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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1910
Page
6
A Sunday sports column notes daring bird men prepare for speedway aeroplane flights while Apostles win a second from Hoosiers. It discusses possible managerial shakeups, pitcher changes, and potential acquisitions including Foley from Holy Cross, with teams like St Paul and Notre Dame featured in the evolving pennant race.
Promoter McCarey has sealed talks for a ten round boxing match featuring Abe Attell against Owen Moran at the Naud Junction pavilion in Los Angeles. The bout is scheduled for either June 17 or June 24.
Buffalo New York June 10 Tom Longboat the famous Indian runner of Hamilton Ontario and Frank Nebrich the Buffalo Marathon racer will compete in a 15 mile race here Friday June 17 for a feature endurance contest at nearby course observers say the pair will push hard for a strong showing and possible early season form test
Jeffries' trainers report the heavyweight is in peak form, with daily massage and conditioning by Roger Cornell. Cornell leaves Portland baseball duties to stay with Jeff on tour, as the final week before the fight emphasizes mood, humor, and continued preparation.
Atlantic City reports the Havana to Bermuda ocean race in heavy seas. Caliph driven by Vice-Commander M B Brigham reaches the Side Yacht Club at 4 am after a 1300 mile voyage amid a diving storm. Bernace finishes at 7:58:20 am, five hours late but credited under time allowances. News crews and lifesaving authorities monitor remaining vessels as rough conditions persist.
One of the prettiest fights in Atlanta ended in the sixth when Young F Fitzgerald from Milwaukee broke his hand in the bout with George Kitson of Brooklyn at the Monroe Athletic Club. The referee ruled Kitson the winner.
In Washington Park the Saints staged a ninth inning surge after Lemon walked. Murch singled, Bowerman moved Lemon to third, and Milligan’s grounder misplayed by McCormick scored Lemon. Lewis was thrown out at home on Spencer’s relay. Oscar and Chill delivered hits, and Autrey fended off McCormick’s throw on a Lewis grounder. Wrigley and Murray stole bases, and Autrey made a sharp catch on a wild throw delaying a run. The game featured defensive miscues and timely hitting shaping a final Saints victory.
New York June 10 A rattling good bout is expected tonight when Stanley Ketchel world middleweight champion meets Jim Smith light heavyweight in a ten round bout at the National Sporting Club of America Ketchel has had to concede pounds to his speedy skilful opponent and must stretch for the decision Also Chuck Carlton heavyweight champion of the navy meets Morris Harvey six rounds in the same card
San Francisco June 10 Tom Flanagan Johnsons new manager says the negro champion is in satisfactory condition and has not overworked. He notes Johnson shed winter weight and now weighs about 212 pounds aiming for 205 by July, with Kaufman joining training to sharpen accuracy for Jeffries style.
Local clubs announce upcoming games and contacts. Fading pols Chair club plays at Anderson with Boss or Cole pitching and Zellar catching. The Teds seek a match with the Young Olives next Sunday. contact H. Bacret. Flora Bringhurst Unions beat Seircleville Cubs 4 to 0. Indianapolis Reserves organize for 14th season. seeking games statewide. open dates June 12 and 19. contact A. Reinhardt. All players urged to attend Binack Sox meeting Friday. seeks state opponents. contact Shelby Branch. Yosettis reorganize to face Goodmans at Garfield park Sunday at 3:30 on diamond No. 1. listed players required in uniform. contact J. M. Leffler. Indianapolis Washington Parka play at Paris NL June 12. battery Horton and Lark. Manager Har ter seeks games with T. T.'s Kokomo Red Sox and New Albany. players to meet at Washington park tomorrow 9 a.m.. contact Steve Harter.
New York toppled St Louis 5 to 4 in a dramatic ninth inning comeback. Murray stole second with two out, Bridwell walked, Delgin cleared the bases with a hit, Merkle doubled driving in two, Myers added another run, and Devore and Keeler scored on Hauser’s errant throw as Crandall was involved in the late action.
Rain Friday dampened trial flights at the Speedway as Ray Knabenshue oversees Wright machines. Capt. Bumbaugh's Overland wind wagon draws interest, weather permitting. Dr Goethe Link named aviation referee. C H Warner to time events. judges Howard Marmon, Charles A Bookwalter, and George A Weldeley named.
Springfield Ohio June 10 Pat Donahue local catcher has been claimed by the Athletics after the Red Sox asked waivers Manager Mack refused to waive and paid the waiver price Powers resisted last year as Mack offered a large sum to Boston owner Taylor for Donahue Toronto was the initial plan for him
Ray Bronson has impressed a pugilist manager who writes to the Hoosier lightweight in hopes of signing a tour of England and Wales. Bronson has faced Packey McFarland and Fred Die Welsh, and his appearance in England now would likely draw notable interest.
Detroit club outfielder Davie Jones is indefinitely suspended for assaulting manager McAleer of Washington. McAleer is also suspended for irritating the Detroit player during the clash, ending the game in a tense crossfire between the teams.
Frank T. Coffyer, a noted Wright aviator, will appear in the Speedwar flights. He is among the famed Wright aviation team showcased in the event.
Differences between B F Gunthorpe and James C McGill, owners of the Denver Western league team, were patched up temporarily today and the team left for Topeka. Trainer Sam Mur barger, the Indianapolis wrestler, over whose Glecharge or retainmenit as secre
Patsy McFarland the Chicago lightweight signs to meet Freddie Welsh, British champion, in Cardiff for a $10,000 purse. They have met four times with McFarland credited as winner by spectators and writers, though the London National Sporting Club draw favored Welsh.
In the American Association Kansas City beat Louisville 5 to 3 and St Paul edged Indianapolis 3 to 1 while Toledo won 1 to 0 against Minneapolis. Columbus and Milwaukee had rain delays. In the Cincinnati league Cincinnati tied Pittsburg 7 to 7 and Boston beat Pittsburgh 6 to 6 in 6 innings. Chicago defeated Philadelphia 5 to 4 as New York beat Louisville 3 to 4 and Detroit won 2 to 0. Cleveland defeated Philadelphia 9 to 9 through extra innings. St Louis and New York had rain delays. Central League reports an off day with no play.
Friday matchups span the majors with National League games Cincinnati at Boston Chicago at New York Pittsburg at Philadelphia St. Louis at Brooklyn and American League contests Washington at Chicago New York at Detroit Philadelphia at St. Louis Boston at Cleveland plus Central League Evansville at Wheeling South Bend at Fort Wayne Terre Haute at Zanesville Grand Rapids at Dayton.
In Milton, Wisconsin, champion Ad Wolgast fights Jack Redmond in a 10 round title bout. The Cadil lac era hero aims to finish Redmond in seven, with Nelson promising attendance and talks of a possible rematch after tonight's fight.
Pittsburg dispatch reports from Johnson camp that Tex Rickard may resign as referee before the Johnson Jeffries fight. The camp letter suggests Eddie Smith or Jack Welsh or Eddie Graney could be named as replacement, with the decision expected shortly.
The Marion County Sunday School Baseball league begins its season this Sunday with six games across three leagues. A League matches include Centrail Avenue M. D. versus Hillside Christian at Riverside No. 1, and East Park M. BD. against West Park Christian at Riverside No. 1. B League features College Avenue M. E. versus West Washington M. EB. at Riverside No. 2, Memorial Presbyterian versus Woodruff Baptist at Riverside No. 2, and Central Christian versus Tuxedo MLE at Brooksite No. 1. C League has Meridian Mt. BE. versus First Presbyterian at Bairview No. 2, and First Brangelical versus North Park Christian at Gamfield No. 2.
John Powers of Chicago bought the Danville club in the Three-Eye Baseball League from the One Hundred Thousand club for 8000 dollars. Powers will keep Jack McCarthy as manager.
Bloomington Ind June 10 Homer Hipskind of Wabash Ind was elected captain of the Indiana University basketball team for the 191L season.
St Paul 3, Indianapolis 1. Mike Keller's aggregation edged the Indians in a tight game. Oscar Graham held the Tribe to few hits while Lewis and Spencer fueled the rally with timely hits. Redskin Leroy troubled the Indians with four safeties as Bowerman and Lemon contributed solid defense and catching.
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