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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1909
Page
6
Manager Carr blames weak hitting on batters guessing what pitcher will throw. He says hitters misread fast, curve, or spitball deliveries and the odds favor pitchers. He urges batters to study delivery cues, watch the ball from 60 feet to the plate, and hit what looks good.
Featherweight Saylor, rising in the local circuit, draws Joe Goetz of Johnstown Pa for a July 19 Newcastle Pa match at 124 pounds. Goetz is noted as a fast, rising Pennsylvania boxer. Saylor, recently in Kentucky, returns under manager’s call and trains with Freddie Cole before a July 27 Pitt s bout with an opponent to be named.
Pathfinder Dan Lewis arrived in Madison at 2 09 PM and greeted driver F E Wing at 3 10 PM as 31 cars began a 175 2 mile leg from Chicago. A car ditched earlier near Racine is out of the contest amid rough roads and rain fears for La Crosse.
The article centers on Paddy Livingston, ex Indianapolis catcher now with the Athletics backstop staff, praised by Ira Thomas as the best catcher of foul balls. A remark highlights Livingston missing only two fouls all season while noting Cleveland sandlots as fertile training grounds.
Detroit July 15 Joe Cantillon denied a Cleveland report he would resign midseason. He said he is not quitting this summer and may return next year if he chooses. The article also mentions travel fares and a Capitol City Garden concert by the Moose Lodge band with proceeds for new uniforms, and directions to Twenty-sixth Street via Illinois Street car.
Dining room offers American plan meals including Sunday dinner with music. THO Gem Laundry advertises family washings rough dry by the pound with ironing of flat pieces. Try it Zhenes 1671.
In a fierce ten round match Flynn edged Papke once more, pressing from the start and forcing Papke to the ropes. Papke steadied after an early rush, while Flynn sustained punishment to his nose and lips as the Kewanee fighter split Papke’s ear in round one.
Joe Sieger the Denver lightweight knocked out Jim Helland in the fourth round at the Sharkey Athletic club last night. Helland, an Englishman, was knocked down twice in the third round and saved by the bell before the decisive blow.
The Hens of Philadelphia defeated the Champions 4 to 1 in a rough game marked by misplays and errors by the locals. West shut down the Champs with strong pitching while Cheney struggled, as Nill, West, Smoot and Freeman pushed three runs in for the visitors in the third and a final tally in the fifth.
Discussion centers on the first Johnson bout with heavyweights Ketchel Kaufman Jeffries and others. Frisco and promoters debate timing and matchups as they seek the strongest card. The scene hints at possible forfeit offers and lingering negotiations without a firm plan.
Waterbury state league third baseman Savage has been purchased by the New York Americans, announced today in Waterbury. The transaction marks a move from the Waterbury club to the major league organization.
In St Paul Kansas City won 3 to 1 as Dorner pitched effectively and the visitors benefited from St Paul errors. KC collected timely hits while the Saints misplayed in the field to take the third game of the five game series.
The ancient project of a national polo league is revived with Indianapolis as a candidate. F C Wilson manager of the Logansport polo team in Indiana recently visited Indianapolis to organize the league. Other potential cities include Pittsburg Columbus Cleveland Toledo Cincinnati Louisville and another yet to be chosen.
American Association matchups include Louisville at Indianapolis, St Paul at Minneapolis, Milwaukee at Kansas City, and Toledo at Columbus. National League games feature Cincinnati at New York and Pittsburgh at Brooklyn, with St Louis at Philadelphia and Chicago at Boston. American League includes Philadelphia at Cleveland and Washington at Detroit, plus New York at Chicago and Boston at St Louis. Central League pairings list Grand Rapids at Terre Haute, South Bend at Evansville, Dayton at Wheeling, and Ft Wayne at Zanesville.
Results show multiple matchups with high scoring totals. National League highlights include Philadelphia defeating Chicago 42 to 8 and St Louis 6 to 11 over Philadelphia. American League notes New York 4 to 2 over Chicago and rainouts St Louis vs Boston and Detroit vs Washington. Other scores list Cleveland over Philadelphia 4 to 3 and several minor games in Indiana and Michigan.
Peitz leads Louisville as they clash with the Colonels in a four game stretch at Washington Park. Ralph Glaze starts on the mound against the visitors while fans recall Burke’s former leadership and the ongoing race against Indianapolis.
The Galacian giant Zybysco will arrive in Chicago within ten days to face American wrestlers after signing with the local club. Promoter Doc Krone reports a cable from Doc Message in London confirming the contract and a U S tour planned. If Zybysco proves worthy, a bout with Gotch may be arranged.
Terre Haute Ind July 15 A sensational harness racing show featured a fast mile 2 0 83 and a strong 2 06 14 trot by Bisa and Marie N Cox s Bisa and McDonald s Mare with Star Patch and George Gano competing. Also listed were Blanche 8 Earl Junior and Tony Swift in 2 10 and 2 08 pace events along with other heats and notable times.
Glen B. Gare Curtiss of Hammondsport New York to represent America in aeronautical contests near Hempstead Plains will compete next month. While practicing on the Hempstead Plains near Mineola I I he made a splendid four mile flight remaining in the air slightly under seven minutes. Curtiss landings considered complete successes.
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