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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1909

Page

5

Are Champs Due For Hard Luck In Indianapolis Race

The piece notes the Champions faltering after a fast start as Millers manager James Collins boosts confidence in Minneapolis’ pennant chances. Slagle’s knockout at Minneapolis shocks Indy, while Carr praises a strong Champions pitching staff and hints Milwaukee and Washington near top contention.

James Collins Minneapolis Millers Jimmy Collins Indianapolis Slagle Carr

Hurley Dominates Griffin in Fairmont Club Bout

New York June 19 Hurley proved in a boxing bout at the Fairmont Club that Charley Griffin cannot match his opponent. Griffin had little chance after Hurley landed a sharp right in the second round, clipping Griffin and sealing the decision.

New York Hurley Fairmont Club Charley Griffin Griffin

Ebbetts Offers 20000 For Ball Players In Brooklyn Club

President Ebbetts of the Brooklyn club announces he has twenty thousand dollars to spend for ball players if suitable, reliable players can be found. He seeks not world beaters but solid contributors and will consider fair offers within reason to strengthen the club.

Chicago Ebbetts Brooklyn Club

Bantamweight Crown Up For Grabs In West Fight

The bantam title will be settled this afternoon in the west with Frankie Neil and Monte Attell squaring off. Attell claims the title after beating Johnny Reagan, who defeated Jimmy Walsh in the region. In the east a strong group including Joe Wagner Charley Goldman Phil McGovern Joe Coster Jimmy Moran and Knockout Brown contends. Terry McGovern argues no current champion as older holders outgrew the class, and he sees a chance for two McGovern champions if his son wins.

Frankie Neil Monte Attell Johnny Reagan Jimmy Walsh Joe Wagner Charley Goldman Phil McGovern Joe Coster Jimmy Moran Knockout Brown Chicago Johnny Conlone Terry McGovernn Terry Palmer Caspar Leon Mmch Danny Dougherty Forbes Neil Bowker McGovern

Today s Games Across Leagues Matchups Listed

Indian apolis faces Minneapolis in American Association action while Toledo meets Kansas City and Louisville clashes with St Paul in the same circuit. National League games include New York at Pittsburgh and Philadelphia at Cincinnati with Boston at St Louis and Brooklyn at Chicago. Central League features Zanesville at Terre Haute Wheeling at Evansville Grand Rounds at South Bend and Fort Wayne at Dayton in two games. Yesterday s scores show Minneapolis 4 0 Kansas City 2 Toledo 1 Louisville 1 St Paul 0 Columbus 4 Milwaukee L.

Milwaukee Lev Indianapolis Louisville Ee Columbus Minneapolis Paweevoeens Kansas City Peewee Neewwernees Toledo Esen Maces St. Paul Pittsburg Pet Chicago Cincinnati New York Philadelphia St. Louis Boston Brooklyn Detroit Oewenee Cleveland Seace St. Louis Scenes American Association Louisville National League Cleveland Washington Zanesville Terre Haute Wheeling Evansville South Bend Fort Wayne Dayton Moe

Newton Makes Annual Minor League Debut

Doc Newton the Indianapolis pitcher and longtime Highlanders player known as Eustace will start his yearly minor league debut. The big southpaw lacks luck at the top level but has shown promise by returning from the brush to challenge in polite company.

Newton Doc Newton Indianapolis New York Highlanders Eustace Doc

Sudden Death on Train Claims Dovey of Boston Club

Cincinnati June 19 President Dovey of the Boston National club died suddenly on a train near Xenia Ohio early today. Another for the Doves Monmouth Al June 19 Hosea Sisner star second baseman for the Monmouth Browns in the I M league sold to the Boston National league team for 1000 dollars. He will report July 8.

Cincinnati Dovey Boston National Club Xenia, O DOVES Monmouth Hosea Sisner Monmouth Browns Boston

Willets Defeats Donovan at Nonpareil Club Bout

Philadelphia on June 19 Johnny Willets extended his winning run by defeating Bill Donovan a young Port Richmond fighter in the windup at the Nonpareil club last night.

Willets Philadelphia Johnny Willets Bill Donovan Port Richmond

Barrett Signs with Milwaukee A A Club

Jimmy Barrett formerly of Boston and once a noted outfielder was signed yesterday by Manager McCloskey of Milwaukee's American Association baseball team.

Milwaukee Wis Jimmy Barrett Boston McCloskey Milwaukee American Association

Atkins Home Tomorrow at South Side Park

Sunday, June 20, 1909 features Atkins and Connersville at South Side Park with a 1 39 p m curtain raiser Waverly Grays versus Cumberland following two highly anticipated games of the season.

Atkins Connersville South Side Park Waverly Grays Cumberland

Joe Gans Not Dying Despite Rumors

New York June 19 Poe Gans is not dying of consumption as reported. His wife in Baltimore denied the story and said she had written no letters to Willie Keefe stating Joe was very low. Keefe had claimed to receive a letter from Mrs. Gans about coughing and critical condition.

New York Poe Gans Baltimore Willie Keefe Joe Keefe

Marton Relay Team Heads to National Turner Meet

The Marton club relay squad departed this morning for Cincinnati to compete in the National Turner track meet this afternoon. The four runners are Deming, Sharp, Hamilton and Patton with Duggan as substitute.

Marton Club Turner Cincinnati Deming Sharp Hamilton Patton Duggan

Cordis Sets New Strikeout Record for 8 Innings

Henry Cordis struck out 21 Germania batters in eight innings for Boone in a baseball game. The official scorer noted 21 outs for strikeouts, surpassing the prior record of 19 and making the feat more remarkable.

Boone Henry Cordis Germania

Cy Young Shuts Out Carrs in Minneapolis Victory

Cy Young pitched a four run shutout as the Millers beat Carrs 4 to 0 in Minneapolis. Jones of the Bumpus subplot issued five walks aiding the Millers with timely hits and fielding miscues. Indianapolis failed to threaten after the sixth inning while Davidson doubled for the visitors.

Minneapolis Young Cy Young Millers Jones Bumpus Indianapolis St. Paul Hoos Tribe Oyler Howley Quillen Andy Oyler O'Neill Jerry Williams Cross Cravath Gill Collins Block Davidson Jack Hayden Jimmy Block eScenery Ab.r. HO. A Weetesees Quillen Wensrees ‘Downs Newnes Beeeane Veneres E. Davidson Hayden Ace Wakefield Errr McChesney Ifrey Burke Ceee Howley Williams O- Jones Ween Oyter Manneapolis Wakefield Downs

Frish Game Thrills KC as They Edge Toledo 2 1

In Kansas City yesterday June 19 Kansas City defeated Toledo 2 1 in a freakish game. Both Kansas City runs came without a hit and Kansas City moved ahead in the standings.

Kansas City Toledo

Cardinals Get Him

Pitcher Bob Harmon of the Shreveport Texas State League team has been sold to the St. Louis Nationals and left for St. Louis yesterday.

Cardinals Houston Tex Bob Harmon Shreveport St. Louis Nationals St. Louis

Two Fast Miles at State Fair Grounds

At the state fair grounds yesterday Dick Wilson and his son William raced Hedgewood Boy in 2 02 and Lady Maud C in 2 04, with both horses finishing strong in 2 05 and 2 04 respectively.

State Fair Grounds Dick Wilson William Lady Maud

Ninth inning miscue sinks home team in Milwaukee

In Milwaukee on June 1 the visitors won 4 to 1 as Rob inson booted Moriarity s easy liner with bases full in the tenth, allowing Nee to score. Kruger then doubled scoring Friel and Clarke to seal the win.

Milwaukee Wis Tare Robinson Moriarity Nee Kruger Friel Clarke

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