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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1909
Page
6
January 20 Chicago report says Chance, star of the Champs, may have softened and discussed terms for the 1909 season. Murphy would not confirm whether Chance had relaxed his stance but noted Chance remains under contract and expected to play if negotiations proceed.
The Battery edged MT H S 21 to 20 in a tightly contested game at Curtis Armory Tuesday night. The closely fought independent basketball five avoided a loss in the final minutes, pulling ahead for the win.
Woessner captains the Abattoirs to the top individual score with 235 while Miller of the Parkers is runner up. Water Company leads the league after sweeping the Marotts, Browns defeat Capitals, Central Unions take second place, Liebers and Taggarts sweep past Taggarts and Ballards. Water Company totals 857 872 900 for a 876 series average.
Pitcher Durham of the Giants, late of the Indianapolis club, opened a billiard and poolroom in the Commercial hotel. Louis says he will be back at Washington Park when the A A season opens, perhaps to start the opening game. Durham doubts McGraw will keep him in New York.
In Boston at the Armory Asi A, Jem Driscoll fights Grover Hayes for the third time. Hayes uses a shell defense and avoids real action while Driscoll presses with lefts and attempts offensive rallies. The crowd boos as Hayes secures a hollow 12 round decision.
In Savannah at the first five races Salvolatile is named most probable winner with Panique and Polar Star also listed among contenders. Oakland features High Private as the likely winner after stand over and Clamor appears strong elsewhere. Los Angeles includes Jack Atkin favored in the third or fourth race with a slate of horses across all races.
Ex-champion Joe Gans has signed to meet Young Erne in Philadelphia on February 10 at 135 pounds 3 p m. The weight dispute nearly derailed negotiations before club representative Billy Mc Carney brokered a compromise. Erne views the bout as a stepping-stone toward the lightweight title with Billy Rocap refereeing.
In Harrisburg on January 2 a crowd of boxing fans watched Young Fred Corbett of New York defeat Jim Trenwith of Manayunk. Trenwith, just out of bed to fight, showed grit as rounds five and six were fought fiercely.
Tom Longboat, the Indian runner, trains for his Marathon race with Alf Shrubb at Madison Square Garden next Tuesday night. A ten mile relay in Newark, New Jersey, pits Longboat against Bob Hallen and Mike Spring, each to run five miles, before he shifts to walking. The relay is set for the Essex Troop Armory.
Larry Lajoie proposes moving spring camp to the Gulf region until two days before opening day to let the Cleveland team practice daily and reduce injuries. Connie Mack weighs in on Thomas the Athletics keeper and minor league talks. Johnny Evers recalls adopting an underhand snap throw and its impact on his throwing style.
In Wayne Indiana the Central league owners barred catcher Channel from play after he was offered to manager Hendricks by Comiskey of the White Sox. Comiskey secured the player via draft as his Columbus Americal association purchase came in late.
Clarence McDonald, a third baseman drafted from an unknown source, is reported sold to Terre Haute by manager Carr. The notice provides no further details on terms or destination.
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