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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1908
Page
16
Manager Carr argues fans influence outcomes. Sun pleads for game support. He recalls Emil Fertig’s timely line drive and recalls that groans and criticism hurt players, while encouraging cheers can boost performance. Otto Williams adds that fans rarely grasp the misplays and should avoid harsh critique.
Special to The Indianapolis Sun from New York August 28 Clark Griffith says he is organizing a new baseball league for next season with a Midwest base. Pittsburg is named as a confirmed city while other sites are kept secret. He cites strong financial backing and ongoing player negotiations.
The Premier 100-century car, driven by Joe Moore, was met at Greenfield and escorted into Indianapolis as 88 of 100 centuries have been completed. The run aims to cover 12,000 miles with 12 centuries of over 100 miles left, testing endurance under strenuous conditions for a four cylinder, moderate priced vehicle.
Pat Lindsay pitcher for the South Bend Central League team has been suspended by manager Grant for the balance of the season. He is charged with indifferent playing.
Chicago Cubs defeated the New York Giants 5 to 1 before 22 000 fans. Both pitchers worked hard while the Giants had bases loaded twice with no outs in the eighth inning, but failed to capitalize. Errors by the Giants aided the Cubs as timely hits produced the decisive runs.
Tommy O Keefe of Southwark defeated Tommy Devlin of Richmond in the wind up at the Broadway Athletic Club last night in Philadelphia.
Readville Mass August 28 heavy track conditions caused another postponement of the Grand Circuit trotting event yesterday with teams delaying to safer track conditions and organizers rescheduling for a later time.
Dan Howley Hoosiers catcher is being coached at Washington Park to try pitching next season. Manager Carr believes his strong arm and potential control could make him a solid twirler, with instruction from Dur ham Siever Slagle and others as he learns curves and the spitball.
American Association features Columbus at Indianapolis Toledo at Louisville St Paul at Minneapolis Kansas City at Milwaukee National League has Philadelphia at Pittsburg American League games Detroit at Philadelphia Chicago at New York St Louis at Boston Cleveland at Washington Central League matchups Evansville at Dayton Zanesville at Grand Rapids Terre Haute at Fort Wayne Wheeling at South Bend
In American Association games Indianapolis beat Columbus 1 0 and Kansas City triumphed over Milwaukee 4 3. Toledo routed Louisville 7 3 while Minneapolis edged St Paul 3 1. Chicago defeated New York 5 1 and Pittsburgh won against Philadelphia 4 3. Benton beat Cincinnati 7 4 and Brooklyn toppled St Louis 2 1. In the American League St Louis and Boston tied 3 3 and 1 1 respectively with rain suspensions for New York-Chicago, Detroit-Philadelphia, and Cleveland-Washington.
In San Francisco Owen Moran repeats Ketchell's rough sparring style tearing into partners at Shannon's villa and drawing three rounds of hard blows. Battling Nelson entertains a crowd at Millotts, sizing up fans including women and feigning a skirmish with sparring partners Red Cornet and Perry. Denison Barber Shop advertises hair cutting whisker trimming and manicuring services.
Detroit Tigers star Ty Cobb dominates talk as the pennant chase opens. He rose from minor leagues to star status in two years and remains the team’s focal point with power hitting and base speed. His salary dispute ended with management agreeing to pay and Cobb’s influence on the pennant run is unmatched.
Umpire Jack Kerin will depart Washington Park at season’s end to join Ban Johnson’s American Association staff. Johnson will implement a double umpire system next season, recruiting from minors as needed. Kerin, a former Manhattan College pitcher, has rapid rise and strong relations with players, leaving a notable vacancy alongside Owens.
Indianapolis pitcher Slagle faces Columbus hurler Upp er Taylor in a tight game. Hopke’s fielding sparkles as he halts a line drive. Siever and Congalton pace a defensive duel, with Bush and Friel delivering key plays for their teams in a tense early-inning contest.
A list of race selections at Empire City with fields for six races. Fashionplate Ether eal Pippin in race one and Goldproof Dainty Dame Cymbal in race two. Firestone Zienap Don Enrique in race three. Dick Roller Er bet Adorindack in race four. Black Oak Monocle Frizette in race five. Okenite Dainty Lame Sir Toddington in race six. Three bets named: Fashionplate straight first race Dick Roller straight fourth race Okenite straight sixth race.
Philadelphia boxer Jack OBrien is positioned for a return to the ring with manager Harry Pollock driving talks. Promoters expect him to face Ketchell Papke or Langford, with Coffroth endorsing his potential and a midweight title change anticipated if events proceed.
The Hoosiers face Columbus with two games left in the series as Siever bests Goodwin in a tight seven inning duel. Brilliant fielding by Bush and Raidy highlights the game while Goodwin falters in the eighth allowing three hits and a run, with Williams, Odwell, Wooke and Hayden contributing in sequence.
A charity matinee at the fair grounds features drivers piloting horses with names like G Benyon Stout Sanders Harrison Werr Blickenstaff Shuler Charlies Henry Ora Shever Float Jolly Charles Wilson and Jimmy Benyon son of a famous driver. Races start at 2 PM including a featured match race between Justo and Harry Dillon.
Rushville Indiana August 28 The track record of 2 16 44 was smashed in two heats at the fair grounds yesterday Aileen Wilson 2 44 owned by Dick Wilsint and son of this city went an exhibition mile in 2 12 percent lowering the track record almost four seconds
Readable fragments describe a financial figure and an individual named Wulschner with a monetary amount mentioned, suggesting a local note on pricing or sales. The text is incomplete but indicates a transaction or value tied to a person.
San Francisco crowds are buzzing over three planned September bouts. Ketchel leads Labor Day wagering in Los Angeles with 2 to 1 odds, while Stanley is even to outbox his foe in 15 rounds. Attell appears strong at 10 to 9 against Moran and Gans sits even with Nelson as both camps tout recent form.
In major and minor league results, the Millers beat theobald and St Paul recruited from Winnipeg to win 3 1. Toledo took the opener from Louisville as Colonels fielding faltered in the third and fourth innings. Kaufman debuted for Louisville, working four strong innings. Evansville could not solve Rowan or Dayton and were shut out 4 0. Malloy’s pitching kept Pittsburg in check though runs came in the first inning on walks and four singles as Willis allowed the visitors to rally. Pittsburg then won the first game of the series 4 3 with Wail delivering a superb relief effort and Sparks giving way to Richie who yielded no hits. St Louis swept Boston 3 1 twice with late runs credited to fielding miscues and timely hits. Dineen held Boston to three hits in the nightcap. Other American League games were rained out.
The second game of the view championship series between the Atkins and Reserves is set for Sunday afternoon at South Side Park. Howard or Saxon to pitch for the Reserves, while Ludwig or Dauis will work for the Atkins. Walter Levines joins the Indianapolis White Sox for Sunday’s game against the ABC at Northwestern Park. New saloon opens at 212 N Delaware run by William Moeller.
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