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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1910
Page
6
A speedway report notes Wright aircraft at the track with a new signal code now in operation. Officials indicate the code improves starting procedures and timing for races. The update is expected to streamline official communication during events.
Aviation week features a series of prizes and events tracked by distance time and performance. Includes fastest lap longest flight time cross country endurance and special races with handicap and amateur categories. Distance flights are scheduled for June 18 the meet’s last day.
Three Wright biplanes arrived and six Wright entries are planned for the Speedway aviation meet next week. Roy Knabenshue travels to Dayton to confer with the Wright brothers. Pilots include Welsh Brookins Coffyn Hoxey La Chappelle and Johnstone. Other entrants include Curzon Marquette Shaw Beachey and Bumbaugh. Flights start 2 pm daily with private trial flights Friday for reporters.
Jimmy Howard withdraws from the ten round middleweight bout with Billy Papke set for June 10 in Kansas City. No reason given. A replacement middleweight is sought for a possible June 14 bout with Papke.
Indianapolis trailed but staged a late charge as Hurricane Hardgrove faltered in the eighth and ninth innings. Miller hurlers Tom Hughes and relievers shut down the visitors after a strong start to secure a comeback victory with timely hits from Delahanty and Millers teammates. Hardgrove drew major league scouts Howell and Huff but was tagged for two runs in the eighth and finished with a rough, yet impressive, outing.
In Cleveland on June 8 President Ban Johnson of the American League signed closed shop contracts for all clubs. Union labor gains mandate for tearing down repair or construction of ballparks. The boycott, begun at season start, protested nonunion workers in the new park and nonunion printing contracts.
Paul Koehler of Cleveland and Matty Baldwin of Boston fought twelve fast rounds at Sawyerwood Athletic club Akron last night with no decision. Referee Walter C. Kelly could not have given a decision against Koehler, who led in eight rounds while Baldwin showed better ring generalship and controlled pace.
San Francisco reports Jack Johnson dismisses George Little’s contract as worthless and vows to train with Tom Flanagan only. Johnson says he will not keep Little as manager or let him remain in camp, claiming Little creates quarrels and wastes his training time, though he bears no ill will.
In San Francisco on June 8 Tom Flanagan was announced as Johnson's business manager until July 5 1910. Johnson praised Flanagan for honesty and noted his prior work developing runners like Tom Longboat. Flanagan cannot stay longer due to business interests in Canada.
Jerry Murphy prepares for a tough fight against Battling Kelly of Cleveland at the Mitchell club on Wednesday. Kelly claims a knockout win over Cooley and weighs in near the lightweight limit. Murphy expects a hard slugfest and notes the upcoming shows may not bring him earnings, as the club has yet to pay him. A strong prelim card is planned for the Mitchell club event.
Jeff Corbett a60 declared off as Jeffries and Corbett were set for a gym bout but a change kept them from boxing. The day featured a lively crowd in Ro Wardennan Cal as Corbett and Jeffries traded playful missteps in a handball match amid talks of the upcoming bout.
Milwaukee defeated Louisville in ten innings to close the series yesterday. Timely hitting after errors by Woodruff and Magee fueled the victory. Outfielder Myers, recently acquired from Brooklyn, has been sent to Blues City of the Western League.
Players must report by 9 30 a m or lose one day's pay, with Morning practice ruled essential by Manager Carr. Procrastinators failed to report on time as the strict rule enforces punctuality, making morning drills as important as the afternoon parade in this Workingmen style program.
Premier Motor Manufacturing enters a six cylinder Premier touring car in the Munsey trophy east tour. Ray F McNamara will lead the run starting August 15 from Philadelphia, the opening city, with the same car and number he uses in the national contest. The event aims to showcase Premier across strong eastern territory amid Glidden tour interest.
In Piqua Ohio on June 8 Charles Olsen of Indianapolis defeated Billy Edwards by two falls. Al Ackerman of Lima and Young Gotch of Columbus drew after 1 hour 5 minutes. Ackerman threw Gotch from the stage, injuring his knee.
Johnny Connors injured his arm in a Memphis bout with Danny Goodman and cannot box for some time. The National A C matchup against Jerry Murphy will feature Maurice Sayers if he can be secured, or another suitable opponent will be booked for the bout.
In a Shortridge League clash, the seniors topped the freshmen 7 to 1 while the juniors edged the sophomores in a tight, exciting afternoon matchup.
Greencastle Ind June 8 Over man pitched steady ball against Wabash yesterday afternoon and the Methodists Wout by 0-6 to 4 score.
Milwaukee faces Columbus in American Association play while Kansas City visits Louisville and Minneapolis travels to Toledo in early action. Cincinnati visits Brooklyn and Chicago plays Philadelphia in the National League. St Louis goes to New York. Detroit ground Washington travels to Detroit in the American League. Philadelphia meets Cleveland and New York visits St Louis. Boston hosts Chicago. South Bend plays Wheeling while Grand Rapids visits Zanesville and St Wayne meets Evansville in Central League action. Dayton travels to Terre Haute.
A collage of baseball results lists teams and scores from Columbus to Wheeling. Notable games include Milwaukee over Louisville in ten innings and New York beating St Louis, while Boston and Chicago posted midrange wins.
Stanley Ketchel and Sam Langford to clash in California on July 2 in Colma with a guaranteed purse of 30000 dollars and a minimum 25 round bout. Abe Attell and Jem Driscoll to appear as curtain raiser with potential for longer matches if needed.
In Chicago on June 8 a large wager arose over the Jeffries Johnson bout. Andy Craig bet Edward Dickinson $10,000 that Jeffries would win, wagering against $6,000. The bet started at the Pompeian room of the Congress hotel during a social hour with sporting and professional men.
Local clubs seek games as the Loyal Americans face New Bethel Sunday while New Palestine managers receive contact from Coffey. The Insurgents beat Big Four 10 5 and seek more city or state contests. Indianapolis Ramblers meet Brooklyn Browns Sunday in Brooklyn with a roster of players asked to attend a Saturday meeting. Open dates extend to June 26 as teams like the J P s and Cumberland Browns arrange schedules and venues for mid June. The Silent Stars plan a Sunday game at McCordsville and seek opponents including Butchertown Louisville SKhokome Anderson and Lafayette. The Blues of Crothersville host the Shamrocks next Sunday with Kore ner firing.
The St Paul club led by Mike Kelley opens a first place chase with a series against the tribe at Washington Park. Kelley boasts a strong lineup including Ryan Chech Leroy and Hank Gehring with a fast infield and alert outfield. Orth may pitch against the Apostles Wednesday while Delahanty shines at catcher and Hardgrove faces adjustments after recent wear.
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