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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1910
Page
6
The article discusses renewed talk of a Jeffries Johnson rematch, with Berger and Gleason promoting the idea while noting Jeffries’ likely poor shape. It contrasts possible challengers, cites attendance feats in Indianapolis, and previews baseball personnel in St Paul and Minneapolis.
Columbus defeated Kansas City 4 to 3 yesterday after three hits in the tenth inning off Brandom. Litton allowed scattered hits but the defense failed to back him up.
In Baltimore on July 22 before the Eureka Athletic Club Terry McGraw won the decision over rival Kid Seager after fifteen rounds of fierce boxing.
Bert Daniels, ex Notre Dame and Bucknell standout, has become a valuable addition to the New York Yankees as he stars in the field and at bat. The photo captures Daniels sliding into third as third baseman Purtell watches, with Hemphill coaching. Daniels previously drew notice at Notre Dame and also played for Villanova.
Chicago July 22 Sam Berger manager of Te Tex Rickard helped stage the Reno bout with Johnson and Jeffries and Jack Gleason said Jeffries may again seek the championship after a night’s rest. Berger now believes Jeffries could whip Johnson any day and Gleason notes Jeffries was worn out and nervous in the ring but might be persuaded to return for another shot. Gleason added his trip east was for fight pictures.
Bar ney Oldfield cut his half mile time to break his 1 061.4 record at Shattuck park during the Parkersburg auto meet. Ben Kerschner of New York set a two mile mark in 2 24. John Dana of Athens was seriously injured when his stock car crashed through the fence while Wheaton escaped harm.
In Vallejo California Spider Mc Cool of the Maryland and Battling Robinson the California pride have signed for a 20 round middleweight title fight aboard either the California or Maryland on August 6. McCool reclaimed the championship from Robinson in seven rounds about two months ago.
The Millers outscored Indianapolis 7 to 0 after a big seventh inning surge. Otto Williams and Jimmie Williams sparked eight Millers hits including three triples by Otto. Hayden had a triple and Carr an RBI double, with Altizer misplaying a toss leading to a baserunning error. Cravath and Howley helped seal the late scoring burst while Indianapolis pitchers struggled.
About 1500 fans at the Forrest theater in Philadelphia were turned away when the organizers announced that moving pictures of the Jeffries Johnson bout could not be shown. Felix Isman, agent and part owner, said late in the day the pictures would not be shown due to a lease clause restricting to legitimate theatrical productions.
Los Angeles July 22 Word flashed by wireless to James J Jeffries at Catalina Island that Billy Mc Carney Philadelphia boxing promoter is ready to give the former champion 50 000 to appear in a six round no decision with Al Kaufman at a Quaker City ballpark on Labor day Mc Carney telegraphed the offer to a city friend to test Jeffries willingness to enter the ring He could take the lump sum or 40 percent of the gross receipts.
Charlies H. Newcomb of Philadelphia won the Bastern handicap in the Edge Hill target tournament after tying 97 with H. N. Engle of New York and prevailing 19 to 15 in the shoot-off. J. M. Hawkins of Baltimore led the event with 98 but was ineligible as the prize was open to amateurs.
St. Louis Cardinals announed two player moves on July 22. Pitcher Elmer Reiger was released to the St Paul association team and outfielder Ernest Lush was released unconditionally by the St Louis Nationals.
Nationwide list of games includes AMERICAN ASSOCIATION matchups Minneapolis at Indianapolis Milwauke at Toledo Kansas City at Columbus St. Paul at Louisville NATIONALE LEAGUE Boston at Chicago Brooklyn at Pittsburg New York at St Louis Philadelphia at Cincinnati AMERICAN LEAGUE Detroit at New York Cleveland at Philadelphia St Louis at Boston Chicago at Washington CENTRAL LEAGUE South Bend at Wheeling Grand Rapids at Zanesville Dayton at Evansville Ft Wayne at Terre Haute
Results show multiple baseball games with scores across American National and Central Leagues. Notable outcomes include Indianapolis 7 over Milwaukee 2, Chicago 3 Boston 0, Pittsburg 7 Brooklyn 1, St. Louis 2 New York 0, New York 19 over St Louis 2, Washington blanking Cleveland 1, Boston 4 over Detroit 0, and Terre Haute 7 0 over Ft Wayne 0 3 with various other listed scores.
The Riverside club will start its monthly handicap tournament this Saturday afternoon and run through Sunday. Forty to fifty players are expected, with the course in good condition and potential for low scores. The four man team to represent Riverside at the Logansport state tournament will be chosen from the top scorers.
Walter Shontz, a likely youngster in McGraw’s eye, received $1,500 from Dallas Texas for a 19 year old prospect. He stands six feet tall, weighs about 190 pounds, and was reportedly sought by Connie Mack. Drucke arrived from Dallas last year.
Battle Creek Michigan July 22 Edward Zwilling outfielder from the Southern Michigan club was sold to the Chicago White Sox yesterday He is to report to the White Sox on August 5 and will join the American League club upon arrival
Browder and Moffit capture the doubles crown in the men s tennis event at Butler by defeating Marah and Moore in straight sets.
Joe Woodman manager for Sam Langford arrives in New York with a $25,000 stake to force a heavyweight middleweight clash with Champion Johnson. Woodman offers $5,000 forfeit to bind the match and $20,000 side bets that Langford wins, with Billy Gibson anteing $10,000. Gibson declares Johnson will taste defeat, while clubs nationwide seek to stage the bout.
A British sheriff court case shows a shipowner winning an appeal after being fined for speeding. Police timing relied on two officers thirty-six yards away with a stopwatch, deemed an unsatisfactory method by Lord Low. The ruling urged more sound methods in motorist prosecutions.
In Louisville on July 22 St Paul defeated Louisville 3 2 after a ninth inning rally. Leise tripled and Autrey singled to cap the visitors comeback as Hughes homered earlier tying the score with two on. Weaver struck out 13 but received poorer support than Ryan in the field.
A brief, unreadable fragment notes Toledo playing on a July day in Toledo Ohio with limited readable details. The item offers no clear outcome, opponent, or context beyond the date and place.
In St Louis on July 2 Arthur Bugs Raymond of the Giants received a darkened eye after a confrontation with manager John McGraw. The incident followed Raymond attempting to stray from his keeper Dick Fuller at the hotel and at the park, leading to a scuffle in which McGraw delivered a heavier beating than last season.
In Brookline Massachusetts on July 22 upsets hit the Eastern lawn tennis doubles championships. Niles and Dabney, last year’s Eastern champions, fell to Ware and Hallowell before Yale’s Holden Jr and Watrous beat them in four sets. Wright and Little were upset by Touchard and Gardner in five. In Longwood singles Wright and McLoughlin reached the upper division semifinals while Johnson and Dabney Jr. advanced in the lower division.
Mid July 22 report from Grand Rapids notes Walter W. of Geers stable winning the $5,000 Comstock stake for 2:06 pacers amid a five heat, fast pace with Walter Hal and Baron Whips making strong charges. Snow rode behind the favorite, Vito set a 2:09% heat, and Dean and McMahan staged a fierce sprint.
Louisvill e July 22 through a Louisville Don Hamilton of Notre Dame faces a professional tag after playing with the Louisville ball club under the alias Hoffman He has appeared in left field but failed to impress and is likely barred from Notre Dame this fall by the professional designation
Marion Ohio July 22 Center Fielder O Day of Portsmouth becomes the first OS league player this season to reach 100 hits. By two safeties Thursday he lifts his total to 1101.
Philadelphia sports readers anticipate a six round bout between Sam Langford and Al Kaufman at the National Athletic Club next month. Langford seeks a path toward Jack Johnson with a win, while Kaufman has backing from supporters including Jack Johnson and Billy Delaney. Both fighters promise to try for a decisive victory to boost title ambitions.
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