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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1909

Page

6

Bumpus Jones Shuts Out Blues in Columbus Victory

The champion team led by Jake Beckley dominated the Blues 3 to 0 as Wolverine pitcher Jones delivered top notch work. Key hits by Carr, Chadburne, Cross, and Hayden produced the runs while Carter was stymied, and Kansas City failed to muster a scoring threat.

Jake Beckley Youg Bumpus Jones Jones Carter Nick Detective ‘Story Kansas City Mike Columbus Blues Chadburne Carlisle Cross Hayden Jack Carr Brashear Davidson Hallman Shannon Bees Beckley Il Brashear Carlisle If Hetling Reese Love Adee Burke Howley Williams Kansas Indianapolis Beckley Sullivan Bra

Johnson and Kaufman Sign Their Articles for Sept Fight

New York June 3 The colored champion Jack Johnson signed articles to box Al Kaufman in September after meeting Charley Harvey who represented Kaufman. Johnson also agreed to box Ketchel in October, asserting he could bet from five thousand to twenty thousand on himself if the Nevada finish favored him. Harvey produced articles that both men signed.

Tad New York Jack Johnson al Kaufman Ketchel Charley Harvey Johnson Charley California Nevada Harvey

Jeffries to Meet Johnson for World Heavyweight Title

Chicago June 2 James J Jeffries announced to a friend in the city that he would fight Jack Johnson for the world heavyweight championship next March in Colma California He declined to name a specific date but said the bout would take place around March 17 near Frisco implying the San Francisco area This confirms Jeffries intention to return to the ring after a long hiatus

Chicago James J. Jeffries Jack Johnson Colma Cal James J Boilermaker Etry Jeffries Maren Frisco

Yesterday's Scores In Major Leagues And Leagues

In American Association Indianapolis defeated Kansas City via Toledo 6 to 3 Milwaukee won 2 to 0. National League New York beat Brooklyn 5 to 2. Pittsburgh St Louis Rain beat Chicago 9 to 3. Cincinnati lost. American League Boston won 6 to 1 over Philadelphia. Washington lost 0 to 2 to New York. Central League Terre Haute prevailed 7 to 2 over Evansville Zanesville defeated Wheeling 6 to 3. South Bend beat Dayton 5 to 1. Grand Rapids triumphed over Fort Wayne 4 to 1.

American Association Indianapolis Kansas City Toledo Milwaukee New York Brooklyn Pittsurg St. Louis Chicago Cincinnati

Today’s Games Across Leagues and Cities

National League matchups include Chicago at Cincinnati Boston at Pittsburg Chicago at Philadelphia St Louis at New York Detroit at Boston Cleveland at Washington Central JFague Zanesville at Wheeling Dayton at South Bend Fort Wayne at Grand Rapids Evansville at Terre Haute Midwest pairings feature Kansas City at Indianapolis St Paul at Columbus Milwaukee at Toledo Minneapolis at Louisville and more games listed across several cities.

American Association Kansas City Indianapolis St. Paul Columbus Milwaukee Toledo Minneapolis Louisville American League Chicago Philadelphia St. Louis New York Detroit Boston Cleveland Washington

Sitton Sought By Bernhard After Nashville Win

Nashville manager Bill Bernhard seeks Vedder Sitton a crack pitcher sold to Cleveland last fall after Sitton helped Nashville clinch the pennant by beating New Orleans in a deciding game.

Sitton Nashville Tenn Bill Bernhard Vedder Sitton Cleveland Jas New Orleans

Local Bowlers Storm Little Old New York

Western crowd of bowlers at national tournament and big reception for bowlers from Berlin. Strong event coverage notes high expectations for performances and local participation in New York with international interest.

Little Old New York

Marion Clippers and Pathfinders lead local amateur baseball slate

The Marion Clippers beat the T A A s 9 to 6 and the St Joseph Cadet Juniors 14 to 13. Pathfinders will play Northwestern Stars Sunday at 1 30 a m after beating Shelby Cubs 4 to 8. Stag Baseball Club of Newcastle seeks a Sunday game in Indianapolis. Little Dubs lost 6 to 1 to Big Dubs at Riverside park. Mooresville Ramblers defeated South Street 14 to 0 and seek out of town games with 12 year old teams. Indianapolis Chair and Furniture seeks 18 20 year olds for Saturday diamond play. Ramblers to face Freedom Grays Sunday. Mapletons beat Tosettis 7 to 0 with Wasson strong pitching and will play Irvin Manufacturing Company Sunday.

Marion Clippers St. Joseph Flanery Pathfinders Northwestern Stars Northwestern Shelby Cubs Stag Baseball Club Newcastle Indianapolis Clarence Davis Ind Little Dubs Big Dubs Riverside Park Kiser Kritsch Mooresville Ramblers South Street Ramblers Keller Fockett Chaffee South Streets Mays Karl B. White Mooresville Indianapolis Chair and Furniture Company A. P. Yerguson Ay Vitegerald Indianapolis Ramblers Freedom Grays Freedom Massachusetts Avenue Jacobs Thiele Hatfield Roth Cullings Archer Hoyt Billger Hendricks Chandler Mapletons Tosettis Wasson Mapleton Irvin Manufacturing Companys Naps Main Harry

National Bowling Championship Opens in Madison Square Garden

Special matches headline the National Bowling Championship in New York at Madison Square Garden this week. Western stars from Indianapolis arrive to boost competition while the Berlin team is due, with a 12 hour marathon drawing big crowds. Edward Thompson of Park Row Bowling Club ties Wengler’s world spins record and posts a 333 average. Bowes Windhelm lead two man team contests with 1 443.

New York Madison Square Garden Indianapolis Berlin Jimmy Smith Alex Dunbar Charles ¥. Gilbert Louis Franz Cleveland Larry Sutton Rochester Dave Woodbury Chicago Jimmy Watt Bridgeport Chcosen Arthur Wengler Cincinnati Edward Thompson Park Row Madison Sequire Garden Thompson Fred Schwartje Bowes Windhelm Utica Buffalo Edwards and Weissert

WOTEN STALLION NORVAL DIES AT 27 IN OHIO

Bellefontaine Ohio June 2 Norval the famous stallion owned by J Cargill of Port Jefferson died suddenly here of heart disease at 27. He sired Norline and the world’s yearling record trotter W J Lewis who ran 2 06 in three heats. He also sired Countess Eve holder of a 2 08 4 fastest sixth heat record and 113 colts with 2 30 or better.

Bellefontaine Norval We PD J. Cargill Port Jefferson Norline W. J. Lewis Weater Countess Eve

Haggin horses held awaiting new departure date

Lexington June 2 125 thoroughbred brood mares from Elmdorf farm bound for the Argentine Republic were delayed to today on orders from Mr Haggin who is in New York. The mares will travel on a special eight car train.

Haggin Lexington Elmdorf Farm Argentine Republic New York

Baldwin Loses Bout To Murphy In Boston Armory Fight

In Boston on June 1 Harlem Tom Murphy outboxed Matty Baldwin over 12 rounds at the Armory A A. Murphy showed skill with infighting body shots and uppercuts while Baldwin tried for a knockout. Murphy had the edge in eight rounds and retained his advantage until the final bell.

Boston Mass Harlem Tommy Murphy Matty Baldwin Armory A. A Murphy Baldwin Tommy Matty

Notre Dame Varsity Relinquishes Doubleheader Lead

Notre Dame and Milwaukee-heavy matchup ends early after Notre Dame bats out in the sixth inning for a 15 to 0 lead. Burke and teammates dominate with multiple hits, Klinke and Leonard strong on the mound as Burke records seven strikeouts.

Notre Dame Ind Milwaukee Burke Kelly Leonard Klinke Daniela Connelly McKee Daniels Hamilton Scanion Bothwick Dugegan

Hoey Sold to Hartford by St. Paul Club

St Paul manager Kelley announced the sale of outfielder Jack Hoey to Hartford of the Connecticut league yesterday.

Jack Hoey ST. Paul Minn Kelley Hartford

Fisher and Coey Qualified Pilots

A sports note details Carl Fisher and C. A. Coey of Chicago becoming qualified balloon pilots after balloon flights near Indianapolis. Barney Oldfield’s balloon debut is noted along with A Holland Forbes and Clifford Harmon planning a national race, praising the speedway and Indianapolis as ideal for flying and discussing night flying versus daytime safety and scenery.

Carl Fisher C. A. Coey Chicago Barney Oldfield Oldfield Coey Gark Edward Stevens Decatur Township A. Holland Forbes Fisher Forbes Indianapolis Aero Club of America Motor Speedway Hoosier Clifford B. Harmon New York Astern Aeronaut

Champion Gotch to Lead Indian Girl to Altar

Chicago June 2 Frank Gotch world champion heavyweight wrestler has become engaged to Minnie L Warner a local brunette The wedding is planned for early fall She wore a diamond from Gotch on his last visit Warner a Lafayette Ind native operates the Majestic theater phone line in Chicago Gotch now owns several farms and is among Iowa s wealthiest men

Chicago Frank Gotch Dan Cupid Minnie L. Warner Majestic Theater Gotch Iowa

Cuban Stars Defeat Wabash 79 to 65 in Crawfordsville

Wabash College fell to the Cuban Stars 3 to 1 at Crawfordsville as the visitors produced a strong late push. Cuban Stars led 1-0 after two innings and extended the gap with a nine run seventh, while Wabash managed a modest rally earlier. Mendez to Villa to Fustamante completed a key double play, and umpire Wilson presided.

Crawfordsville Ind Wabash Gisler Magrienat Puckett Winnie Mendezto Villa Fustumante Umopire

Climax Juniors Triumph Over Valley Specials in Seven Inning Win

The Climax Juniors defeated the Valley Specials 10 to 5 on Monday. A decisive seventh inning featured sharp betting by the Climax lineup. Batteries: Climax Juniors Oaks and Briggs. Valley Mills Burton and Cromwell. Umpire Longs.

Climax Climax Juniors Valley Specials Oaks Briggs Valley Mills Burton Cromwell Longs

Confession Echoes in a Dark Night Lie

A child recounts confessing to a parent under a gas-lit night to avoid lying in bed. The remark, captured by Punch, reveals a moment of defiance and fear as the parent turns off the light and the child hides in darkness, teeth clenched in a tense secret.

Blues Lose Early In Homestand At Washington Park

The Blues played a cautious game at home as Carter pitched well for the Champs who stopped their slide. Jones dominated the visitors with a sharp curve, while Bumpus showed speed and a strong breaking ball. Spike Shannon returned to cheers, once a local star, now a veteran in the minors. Tebeau okayed a second class city team, with Herling and Love as hopeful infielders. The game started late and finished after a municipal parade salute in 4 o clock call.

Spike Shannon Spike

Welsh Accepts 46 Round Title Bout With Dane

Freddie Welsh the English lightweight accepts an offer to fight Battling Nelson for 45 rounds in San Francisco next fall. He sails home on the Lusitania and plans to return in August to train for the bout.

Welsh Dane New York Freddie Welsh Nelson San Francisco Lusitania

Wisconsin Baseball Invited to Japan Series

Madison Wisconsin June 2 The University of Wisconsin baseball team has been invited to travel to Japan in September for a ten game series against university teams. Theft expenses are guaranteed by the invitation.

Japan Madison Wis University of Wisconsin

Red Book annex and Daily Trade Bulletin offer

Bollish Foreign Situation Broomhall's Cables covers the foreign crop situation via private wire. Eugene Portelle & Co offers 72 page yearly statistical records, free mailing, and the Daily Trade Bulletin along with a Daily Market Letter from 222 Lasalle Street, Chicago, with Stocks Grain Cotton coverage.

Broomhall Daily Trade Bulletin Eugene Portelle & CO Chicago Board of Trade Lasalle Street Chcago

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