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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1910
Page
6
The Glidden Tour opens in Cincinnati amid strong public interest as a journey spanning 16 days begins. Event organizers showcase vehicles and routes, drawing attention from officials and spectators alike.
Seventh annual Glidden Tour begins at 8 a m in Cincinnati with finish in Chicago, covering 2851 miles through 13 states. Entries include Glidden and Chicago divisions. officials include A A A referee A G Whiting starter E L Ferguson and S M Butler. First day runs Cincinnati to Louisville, then Louisville to Nashville and onward through major city legs to Omaha before ending in Chicago.
Cincinnati hosts the start from Government square as a large crowd greets the tour. The closing banquet at the Gibson house features over 60 covers with Mayor Schwab delivering a lively welcome and joking about goats and local dealers. A G Wheeler of the AAC judges the contest, with a technical committee sealing cars before departure.
The National Athletic club failed to attract enough patrons for its second monthly event as top fighters Jerry Murphy of Indianapolis and Maurice Sayres of Milwaukee refused to box after being paid in uncashable checks. Manager Ritchie tried popular subscription to raise funds, but the effort flopped. The show opened with Young Oliver and Young Dalton drawing in six rounds while Heinie Liller the navy champion fell ill in the second round against Young Donnelley.
The fashionably attended Ascot meeting opened with American owner H P Whitneys Whiskbroom winning the trial stakes of 25000 dollars. Dead Swift placed second and Nellies Yellow Slave third as crowds mourned King Edward with the royal box draped in black. Betting favored Whiskbroom at 3 to 1.
Notre Dame Indiana June 14 1910 George Philbrook elected captain of next year s track team at the University of Notre Dame Gene Connelly selected captain for next year s baseball team after two varsity seasons both honors announced today at the campus activities bulletin
Louisville defeated St Paul 9 to 1 in the second game of the series as Slagle pitched effectively allowing only four hits. Moriarty hit a home run and Wrigley made a one hand catch while Gehring Kilroy and OToole started for St Paul but could not stem the tide.
Washington Park reports the Blues will close the series Tuesday and depart for St. Paul on Wednesday for a western swing. Only Howley remains home as Frank Bowerman rejoins, while Smoot exits and Love shifts to right field. Hoosiers falter with baserunning and defensive miscues as Essick and Higgins misfire, yet Barbeau and Spit Ball Cheney bolster the Blues ahead of Tuesday’s start.
Frisco Sports doubt a phony setup for the Johnson Jeffries bout but believe the fight will be on the level. Jim Coffroth argues the scheme would require huge bribes and third party stakes, making a crooked deal unlikely. Johnson and Jeffries train for the fourth of next month, with tickets controlled to thwart speculators.
Shelbyville Ramblers defeated Moscow Stars 3 to 2 at Moscow in 67 minutes. Manager Keeling seeks an away game on June 19 contacting Kokomo Noblesville Starr Piano Richmond Tipton Columbus Franklin Rushville. Batteries Byland Comstock Harcourt Orme Tevis.
Ralph Wicks, former Wabash College basketball coach, has accepted a post teaching biology and serving as athletic director at Hammond High School in Indiana. An all-state guard for four years at Wabash, he also coached the Birmingham M C A team in 1909 and ward Lambert is expected to succeed him at Wabash.
Detroit outfielder Davy Jones blames years of persecution by Washington manager Jim McAleer for a past incident in which he assaulted McAleer. Jones says McAleer has hunted him since his AL return and accuses him of never forgiving Jones for jumping the Browns during the war.
Ironwood defeated Capital City 8 to 2 at Brookside in a close Woodmen League matchup. Indianapolis edged Park 5 to 2 at Garfield with late seventh inning hits. Marion beat Forest at Riverside 8.
An Indianapolis man wrote to promoters Gleason and Rickard warning he would bomb and wreck the arena if the big fight was held. Eight watchmen patrol the block around the venue, and promoters anticipate spending over 81,000 on security through the Fourth of July.
Hardgrove the Hurricane and Vinegar Bill Essick both starred as Indianapolis and the Blues dueled 10 innings. Delahanty misplayed a play in the seventh, Shannon scored from first on a hit, and Higgins delivered the winning run in the tenth on a single and Lewis’s double after a wild pitch.
Report on YMCA boys swimming lessons with endurance tests and awards. First trials yield interest from parents and officials as clubs standings are listed alongside planned schedules and rewards for skill milestones. A silver button awaits each boy who swims sixty yards, with a gold leader’s button for top point earners across multiple events.
Springfield Colorado June 14 Sammy Trott Columbus newsboy fighter held Jack White of Chicago to a draw after 20 rounds as Referee Harry Davidson ruled. The third man’s decision drew little support with Trott praised for his effort given limited experience while White kept the pressure and landed more blows.
In New Orleans on June 14 Birmingham and New Orleans clashed over a manager sitting on the bench. Frank, the New Orleans manager, refused to vacate when ordered by umpire Copahan at the request of Birmingham manager Molesworth. A salary and player limit dispute appears to fuel the dispute, a rare incident in the South.
Richmond Ind June 14 Mark A Wilson has been elected captain of the Earlham college baseball team for 1911.
Toledo completed a set of four closely contested games beating Milwaukee in a grueling series. The wins, achieved in a tight pace, showcased steady defense and clutch plays as the team edged their opponent in each contest. Milwaukee’s efforts varied, but Toledo maintained the upper hand throughout the day.
Memphis reports Ray Bronson defeated Harry Trendall of St Louis by referee Barry's decision last night at the Phoenix A. C. The verdict drew unanimous approval, crowning Bronson the winner in the lightweight contest.
New York June 14 Chris Mahoney the college pitcher who beat Harvard on Monday joins the Red Sox here and will wear a Red Sox uniform when the team travels to Boagton. The 23 year old right hander weighs 183 pounds and stands tall in the roster.
Singles by Clymer Altizer and Cravath before Ferris triple settled yesterday's game in the third inning. Patterson would have completed a shutout but for Williams error trying to start a double play. Final score 6 to 1.
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