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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1910
Page
6
Benjamin Brisco president Manufacturers' Association protests AMA plans to discard The Glidden trophy and return it to donor Charles J. Glidden. He argues the trophy spurred motor industry progress, public interest, and learning for manufacturers, citing its historic tours and impact on auto advancement and racing bonuses.
The Atkins baseball team of Indianapolis, a strong semi pro club, was admitted to the KIO Sunday league after a meeting in Cincinnati. Manager Thomas Ry attended and arranged negotiations promising strong play for Indianapolis next summer. League rosters include Hamiltons, Wiedanne, Applegate, Gerhardt, Sellers, Hu kins, Seery.
An Isle of Pines Appeal editorial from Santa Fe praises the Indianapolis team Curtiss as the true standout in Cuba, noting locals rate the Hoosiers above the Detroit and All Star squads for showing more respect to baseball and earning wider admiration among Cubans and Americans.
Boston players receive $500 bonuses for sticking over .300 while Russell Ford expects regular Yankee status. Pittsburg sale of Bill Abstein to St. Louis excites local writers. Hughey Duffy seeks a solid first baseman as Sox aim to strengthen after Keith. Boston Nationals chase Bob Ganley from Kansas City. Highlanders to report in Atlanta on March 10. Kling eyes a return, not seeking reinstatement. Jack Knight likely back to Baltimore. Griffith plans to call Henley in San Francisco? Evane poised to umpire Cubs in New Orleans March games. Comiskey cancels California trip for Sox. Wad dell could face a season in the bushes. Elberfeld glad he was sold to Washington. Mathewson to get a boost as McGraw notes his value. Donovan offers fans reasons for losses in Detroit. Raymond, Providence catcher, is brother of Doc Scanlon of Brooklyn. Phillies boast another promising southpaw brother Bill Dablon. A Superbas party heads for Hot Springs March 4 then to Nashville and Baltimore. Hans Wagner rumored to play first base for Pirates. impact on hitting through short discussed. Olmstead of Denver tops Western league, altitude blamed for losses.
Manager Carr travels to Zanesville to attend the Central league meeting to sell sporting goods and arrange to return two local youths to the league. A brief business session is planned this afternoon followed by a banquet at Rogge hotel hosted by Zanesville club directors. Major business will wait until the Tuesday sessions.
Boston January 17 1900 Ine Red Sox have turned pitcher Harry Wolters over to the New York Highlanders in a player exchange.
Willie Fitzgerald travels from the east for a ten round bout with Billy Griffith on the miners entertainment program. Grand Rapids report notes local clubs failed to win Gates in Grand Circuit and seek admission to the Great Western racing circuit with July dates 18 and 3. Furniture Manufacturers' $10,000 prize mentioned.
Glenn Curtiss wowed Los Angeles spectators with a dramatic windward flight reaching about 70 miles an hour. The demonstration, amid thousands of aviation fans, showcased his steering mastery as crowds cheered and Paulhan joined the Aero Club of California ahead of a Michelin trophy flight.
A Roe Echo midwinter issue showcases A New National Highway with updates on growth and customs of the new south. Also featured are Left Hand Drive Motoring in the West and How to Win Success by financier Edwin Hawley. Free limited edition brochure mailed to motorists by R M Owen & Co.
Clarence W. Brayshaw rolled a ten game handicap series on regulation lanes achieving an average of 226 four tenths, a record for a straight ten game series, in Peoria Illinois on January 17.
New York January 17 Packy McFarland sails to England to challenge English champion Fred Welsh in a long delayed match. McFarland recalls their Milwaukee bout, details eye injuries, alleged foul by Welsh, and vows to pursue a decisive victory in Britain.
The Boston Nationals own a single line on Jack Coffey, the former Fordham player, secured by Indianapolis for the coming season. If Coffey improves at bat, the Doves may repurchase him next fall at about the same price Carr paid. Coffey is viewed as a lively prospect in Boston and the locals won’t concede him easy access. Ed Barrow, Montreal manager, aims to secure Giants surplus for Mount Royal. Baron says Eddie Grant will be a top NL hitter. the Quakers plan a lighter batting order with Titus, Bates, Grant, Magee, and Bransfield. Mike Kelley of St. Paul eyes Boston players. Cantillon clings to Comiskey. Keemia Peltz pleads for large trades. Columbus has secured Claude Rossman. Chivington plans to revive William Bierhalter. Spencer not yet secured by the Giants. McGraw asserts otherwise. Hans Wagner’s backstop duties may shift, while Dode Criss is eyed by Louisville and Rochester. several other names tied to Louisville’s float. Ducky Holmes defends his youth against aging jibes and recalls a 15-base steal season in the Western League.
Boston January 17 The suggestion that Theodore Roosevelt be named referee for the Johnson Jeffries bout is praised by Jack Johnson who says Roosevelt would be a fair and capable authority. Johnson cites Roosevelt's boxing knowledge and steadiness as reasons for confidence in his selection.
Rey Bronson declined a proposed meeting with Young Erne before the National Athletic Club of Philadelphia event on January 22. The decision was reported as Bronson standing by his schedule and commitments for the meet.
Harold M Johnson of Thor junior in Wabeshiedmant nen named captain of the Wabash team in Crawfordsville Indiana amid school happenings and local sports notes.
The Marion Indiana bowling team defeated the Sportsmen in six games on Marion alleys, winning the series by 74 pins. Marion totaled 6,33, to Sportsmen 5,28, with high games of 977 and 831 by Marion. Meyer led averages at 614. Leary topped the visitors in pins for home five-man games with 25. Polley and Cornelison won the dowies. Decker and McCullough of Marion won a five-game set 100 to 1,815 over Baugher and Leary.
The Spackes fell to the Brave Soldier Boys, 2359 to 253 by the Spackes, on the Ft. Benjamin Harrison alleys Sunday afternoon. Mullin led with 342 for the Soldier team as the high individual score.
A compiled schedule lists bouts and matches across multiple venues including Oakley A C New York Memphis Harlem and Indianapolis with boxers such as Ash Fricke Thomas Moore Clabby Howard and Cotton plus golf and auto shows and indoor athletic meets scheduled through Friday to Saturday across cities like Boston New Orleans New York and San Francisco. The week features title bouts in boxing plus schedules for racing billiards racquet events and athletic meets with several named participants and venues.
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