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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1909

Page

6

Jeannette Fares Poorly Against Ferguson in Eight Round Bout

New York report says Joe Jeannette seemed unlikely to land a title shot after a ten round affair with Sandy Ferguson at the Fairmont club. Ferguson quit late in the eighth after a towel substitute for a sponge. Jeannette failed to display championship form though he finished stronger.

New York Joe Jeanette Jack Johnson Sandy Ferguson Fairmont Club Sandy Ferguson Jeanette Jon

Brooklyn's Harvest Mobile Signed by Scout for Season

Leit Fielder Wheat of the Mobile baseball club has been signed by Larry Sutton scout for the Brooklyn National League team. Wheat will finish the season with Mobile.

Mobile Ala Leit Fielder Wheat Larry Sutton Brooklyn Wheat

Local boxer Hugh McGann to box at Empire theater

Hugh McGann makes his Indianapolis debut at the Empire theater on Monday afternoon with sparring partner Big Bill Schiller of Louisville a former training partner of Marvin Hart. McGann trains at Marion club and through boxing and real estate work keeps a busy schedule as he eyes a September 21 bout with either Philadelphia Jack O'Brien or Billy Panke.

Hugh McGann Empire Theater Indianapolis Big Bill Schiller Louisville Marvin Hart Worthy Schiller McGann Marion Club Kid McCoy

Two Colonels Umpire Baiting Suspended Three Days

Peitz and Woodruff of the Colonels are suspended for three days for baiting umpires. A remark suggests cussing at umpires led to the punishment.

Peitz and Woodruff

Baseball quirks and trades stir major league buzz

The piece surveys teams and players across the majors, naming Washington Senators Kansas City Blues Boston Nationals and several stars and managers. It notes Paddy Livingston’s losses silent bash by Hooke and potential moves by Fielder Jones Mullin O’Conor Ganzel Donlin Collins and others.

Matson's Wife Resists Racing Fame at Lowell Meet

Mrs. Joe Matson opposes his racing career as he prepares to drive at Lowell Massachusetts. Matson describes her indifference to his Indiana trophy and her readiness to travel if needed. He admits repeatedly breaking promises to quit racing due to the sport's pull.

Chalmers-Detroit Lowell Mass Joe Matson Detroit Boston Joe Tve Matson

Vanderbilt Club Meet Planned for October 30

Reports confirm the 1909 Vanderbilt Club meet will be held here on October 30. Rumors of the Vanderbilt run return this year are true with plans complete and motor car makers preparing entries.

Vanderbilt Club Vanderbilt

Cornell on the Gridiron Signals Fall Football Plan

Cornell opens practice September 26 with Capt Walder and Barney O Rourke as head coaches. Dan Reed and Bunny Larkin lead the staff along with Bill Shepard Bert Hanson Ralph Kent and others assisting. Henry Schoelkopf and G H Young, two veteran stars, will visit Ithaca this fall.

Cornell Capt. Walder Barney O’rourke Dan Reed Bunny Larkin Bill Shepard Bert Hanson Ralph Kent Henry Schoelkopf G. H. Young Ithaca

Ponies and Races Dominate Indiana Western Circuit

The Western Horseman stake at the state fair features Thelma C and other horses like IWhere the Ponies Meet Paderewski from White River Stock Farm. Entries close for Shelbyville and Huntington meets. several fairs in Monroe and Miami counties set Sept dates with no-bar records after early September. Renowned figures and secretaries named include E W McDaniel, John H Huntington, Omer Hamblen, Frank Yoder, Jos H Lesh, and Dr William F Myers.

Paderewski Alice Gregor White River Muncie Ind Thelma C Tipton Nathan Mack P. W. Miles Summitville Shelbyville E. W. McDaniel Huntington, Ind A. L. Beck John H. Huntington Monroe County Bloomington Miami County Converse Omer Hamblen Louisville Corydon Ur. G. Watson Goshen Frank ©. Yoder Jos. H. Lesh Ormonde Wilkes Bay J. K. Newman Claiborne Farm Lexington Ed Geers Benson BE. H. Harriman Jos. H. Lash Granett Harriman Fort Wayne William F. Myers Connersville B. F. McCready

Larned Wins National Tennis Championship in Five Sets

W A Larned defeated W J Clothier three sets to two to claim the national tennis title. He softened Clothier by altering his style and then sealed the victory, giving up only one game in the final set. The page also lists hotel dining, laundry services, and a local herb business in brief notices.

W. A. Larned W. J. Clothier Clothier

Nelson heads west tour with Yellowstone visit and ranch checks

Battling Nelson leaves for the west to tour Yellowstone park inspect his ranches and rest. A deal with American News Co orders 20 000 copies of his life to be sold in news stores. Leach Cross cramped leg cost him a win over Dick Hyland in ten rounds. Frayne tipped for east coast action. Wagner McGovern bout delayed to Sept 3. Powell may head to New York next month if he can work with Cross.

Battling Nelson West Yellowstone Park Ia Harriman Nelson American News Company Leach Cross Dick Hyland Johnny Frayne East Phil McGovern Lew Powell New York

Benefit Ball Game at Washington Park Delights Top Crowd

An immense crowd is promised for a Saturday afternoon benefit baseball game at Washington Park. The Sherman Y M I council team meets the Marion club with proceeds destined for St Joseph's Training School for Orphan Girls.

Washington Park Y. M. Il, Sherman Council Marion Club St. Joseph's Training School For

Baseball matchups across American Association and leagues

Today’s games feature the American Association with Indianapolis at Toledo Milwaukee at Minneapolis Columbus at Louisville Kansas City at St Paul Chicago at New York Pittsburg at Brooklyn St Louis at Philadelphia Cincinnati at Boston American League games include New York at Detroit Boston at Cleveland Washington at Chicago Philadelphia at St Louis Central League games show South Bend at Terre Haute Dayton at Wheeling ort Wayne at Zanesville Grand Rapids at Evansville.

American Association Indianapolis Toledo Milwaukee Minneapolis Columbus Louisville Kansas City St Paul National League Chicago New York Pittsburg Brooklyn St. Louis Philadelphia Cincinnati Boston American League Detroit Cleveland Washington Central League South Bend Terre Haute Dayton Wheeling Ort Wayne Zanesville Grand Rapids Evansville St. Paul

Baseball Scores From Various Cities Across Leagues

Indianapolis 3 Toledo 1 St Paul 5 Kansas City 4 Louisville 6 Columbus 0 Milwaukee 3 Minneapolis 2 Boston 5 Cincinnati 4 Philadelphia 13 St Louis 3 Chicago 3 New York 6 Pittsburg 5 Brooklyn 0 Detroit 17 New York 6 Chicago Washington rained out St Louis 2 Philadelphia Cleveland 5 Boston 3 Terre Haute 4 Grand Rapids Wheeling 3 Ft Wayne 3 Evansville 5 South Bend 4 Zanesville 1 Dayton 0 5

Champs Rout Opponents Behind Carr's Hitting

Carr drove in all three Toledo runs with timely singles as the Champs prevailed behind strong fielding and pitching by Glaze. Vaughn shut out Columbus 6 0 for the Colonels, while St. Paul outlasted Kansas City 14 innings. Milwaukee edged Minneapolis 3 2 in 11, and Detroit surged past New York with a powerful offensive display. In the National League, the Cubs beat New York to tighten pennant hopes as Boston and Philadelphia posted decisive wins.

Owen Charley Carr Charles Glaze Carr Toledo Hayden Chadburne Swat Vaughn Colonels Columbus St. Paul Kansas City Conner O'Brien Saints Blues Indians Stony McGlynn Milwaukee Minneapolis Petty St. Louis Philadelphia Detroit New York Tigers Athletics Morgan Wilson Chesbro Cobb Crawford Singls Willett Lelivell Yanks Eoston Speed Boys Cleveland Falkenberg Boston Pittsburg Superbas Brooklyn Willis Wilhelm Giants Cubs Joe Tinker Raymond Wiltse Boston Nationals Cincinnati Curtis Gasper Phillies

Miss Sutton Triumphs Over Hunnam At Niagara

May Sutton defeated Mrs. Hunnam of England in two straight sets at Niagara on the Lake tennis match. Sutton won 16-3 and 6-3, signaling a clear victory on Friday.

Miss Sutton May Sutton Mrs. Hunnam England Niagara On the Lake

Free 3.50 recipe promises cure for nervous debility

An advertisement claims a physician developed a prescription to restore manly power and vigor. It offers a free copy by mail to any man who writes to Dr. A. E. Robinson in Detroit, Michigan, asserting quick at home results and urging avoidance of patent medicines.

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