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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1910
Page
6
Indianapolis reports Toledo Hens pitcher Yingling faltering in the first inning allowing Indiana to seize a 2 0 lead. Lindaman held the visitors to one run as Indiana held on with strong defense and a crucial late play by Elwert. Marvelous.
Reno's streets buzzed as James J. Jeffries and Jack Johnson prepared for the prize fight to settle white versus black supremacy. A record purse and massive crowds marked a climax in a landscape of betting, training camps, and high security before the bout.
Fight critic Tad Reno predicts Jim Jeffries will fail to beat Jack Johnson in the Reno match. He argues Johnson’s size, skill, and speed surpass Jeffries, who is heavier and past his prime. The piece notes Johnson’s long struggle against racial barriers and Jeffries’ attempt at a remarkable comeback.
The Indianapolis team edged to a 9 to 5 victory Saturday with four runs in the second inning and three in the ninth. Otto Williams returned after a slump, Carr hit a timely double, and Yingling passed Coffey and Hayden as Carr drove in the cleanup blow. Crowds were small due to rain, and St Paul and Minneapolis are reportedly using limited seating. The Hoosiers start four-game series at Louisville Tuesday as Charley Hickman of the Hens hits well.
Reports from Reno on July 4 indicate James J. Corbett will serve as Jeffries chief second and gatekeepers will relay only his judgments. The camp lists Roger Cornell Joe Choyinski Bob Armstrong and Farmer Burns among assistants. Protesters from Nevada churches flood officials but state law governs prize fights.
In Carthage Missouri on July 2 pastor Rev H E Traile of First Baptist preached that every man with red blood should see the Jeffries Johnson fight predicting Jeffries would win inside three rounds. He said he cannot afford time or money but would like to view the match. He compared football and boxing noting football is brutal but better controlled.
Chicago report states Premier car No. 1 driven by McNamara won first place in the four car rally as judged by the committee.
Liebhardt’s strong pitching carried Columbus past Louisville as Coakley left with a split hand after a line drive in the fourth inning. Weaver finished the game, and Hughes delivered a sharp triple as a highlight.
Kansas City fans saw a 5 to 4 Milwaukee win in the opener on Sunday as a strong ninth inning sealed the outcome. The locals answered with a 5 to 2 victory in the nightcap thanks to timely hitting and steady defense.
A table lists gate receipts of historic boxing bouts including Nelson-Gangs at Goldfield 60,000 and Britton-Nelson at Colma 48 311, Corbett-McCoy New York 57,000, Fitzsimmons-Rubin New Orleans 40,000, and Britt-Corbett San Francisco ranges, illustrating the Jeffries-Johnson clash’s relative prominence.
Paris July 2 The Rheims aviation meeting, billed as Europe's biggest this year, opens tomorrow. Over nine days prizes totaling 65000 dollars will be awarded, the largest list yet. Top flyers entering include Rolls Bleriot De Lesseps Paulhan Furman De Bonnet Lambert and other French aviators.
Louisville reports Heine Peitz former Louisville manager will take over as manager of the Lancaster Ohio State League club. The deal is near completion and expected to be finalized soon.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION games include Toledo at Indianapolis, Columbus at Louisville, Minneapolis at St. Paul, Milwaukee at Kansas City, and St. Paul at Minneapolis. NATIONAL LEAGUE matchups: Chicago at Pittsburg, Cincinnati at St. Louis, Brooklyn at New York, Philadelphia at Boston. AMERICAN LEAGUE games feature Detroit at Cleveland, St. Louis at Chicago, Boston at Washington, New York tense games, plus South Bend at Grand Rapids, Fort Wayne at Barbos, Zanesville at Wheeling, and Evansville at Terre Haute with two games each.
Ambiguous scores and team names appear in the column. Notable entries include Pittsburgh 205 to 2 Chicago 5 3 and Milwaukee 64 over St Paul Milwaukee 5 35. Other lines reference Kansas City and Cleveland Detroit with partial figures.
Hughes walked twelve in the game but fanned eight and held St. Paul without a run. Minneapolis scored four runs in the first four innings on bunched hits. A remarkable catch by Clymer stood out in an otherwise lengthy and listless contest.
Baseball events stretch Monday at Washington Park and a full week across Indianapolis Louisville Columbus and Boxing venues. Regattas include Harlem River New York and Long Island Rowing Association with Quincy Illinois and Thames Henley competitions. Golf lists state championships in New Haven and Westward Ho in Chicago. Chess sighted in Hamburg with Germany master event. Shooting in Vienna runs July 10 to 30. Tennis state championships planned in Chicago and Wilmington Delaware.
A proposed battle for the world heavyweight title to be held in Reno Nevada. Principals James J Jeffries undefeated champion and John Johnson current title holder. Referee Tex Rickard. Purse 101000 largest ever. Promoters Jack Gleason and Tex Rickard. Winner's receipts estimated 175000 including purse profits and bets.
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