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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1910
Page
6
The account notes Tad observed the second Jeffries Corbett bout as Jeffries broke a glove and the match was halted. Officials then proceeded with the overturned decision and resumed boxing activity in the era.
Indianapolis captured the 1910 American Association pennant in a celebratory Denison lobby event described as a cinch. The piece lauds the team as the season’s best collection of minor league stars and details players arriving, contracts, and travel plans to Waco for training.
In San Francisco eight experts and reporters largely condemn Referee Smith for giving Harlem Tommy Murphy the win over Owen Moran. They say Moran dominated rounds one through fourteen and rallied late. A rematch is expected, with possible March or April dates depending on Blot's actions in other matchups. Pirates adjust schedule shifting Sept dates at Polo Grounds to Sept 13 14 15 16 in New York to consolidate games.
Boston fighter Mellody and Lowell rival Mollarity battled to a twelve round draw at a Gladstone A C show on March 2. The decision left both clubs claiming the bout as a victory despite the even score.
The Central Unions won three from the Liebers in the Commercial Bowling league, extending their lead. The Kingans took two from the Indianapolis Water Company, and the Ballards defeated the Taylor Carpet Company. Johnson of the Venturinians rolled a 225 high score as the Centrals posted a 938 high team score.
Banks breaks long draw streak by defeating Henderson 3 to 1 with 1 draw in a Toledo Checkers Club American championship match for a $1,000 purse after 25 consecutive draws.
In a San Francisco bout at the Mechanics Pavilion Jeffries outboxed Jim Corbett after a brutal ten rounds. Corbett pressed early but was driven back by Jeffries lefts and a brutal stomach blow that put Corbett on the floor, ending the former champion’s bid at glory as the audience watched Tommy Ryan rally in the corner.
Rickard and Gleason set ticket tiers from 10 to 100 dollars for the boxing match. Bleacher seats may cost 3 dollars, with ring-side about 100 dollars. They expect to move 30 000 spectators and justify higher prices by the purses increasing to 100 000 dollars.
The Indianapolis club travels to Waco Texas for training with F J Kelly of The Indianapolis Sun serving as sports editor. Kelly will report all camp progress and provide news on plays and players from the Texas sojourn. He previously played for local amateur and semi pro teams and for Indiana University 1899 1902.
Marion County Sunday School Basketball league results show Central Avenue M. E. 46 East Tenth, St. Paul 29 Capitol Avenue M. E. 16, Trinity 27 First Baptists 9. Central Christian won a forfeit from East Washington. Regular schedule ends. next Tuesday four Redding teams start a championship series.
The narrator arrives in Indianapolis on March 2 awaiting a start to a trip to Waco. He, a minor league infielder, dreams of joining the American Association and being bought by famous managers, meeting fellow players, and settling in after meeting the manager and touring sites.
In Kansas City Missouri on March 2 Dick Hyland and Matty Baldwin were matched for a ten round bout before the Grand Avenue Athletic Club. They will weigh in at 138 pounds at three o clock in the afternoon.
Report from the A. L. C. tournament notes Buffalo Bowling and Amusement Co plans in Buffalo with gear and credentials. St. Louis joins a strong field as the convention nears, with high scores led by E Wirthlin of Cincinnati and others from Madison Erie Pittsburgh and Cleveland amid a purse of prizes and plums.
Tom O Rourke quoted the largest gate figure he had heard in boxing history citing the Jeffries Sharkey bout on November 8, 1906 with a gate of 67666 dollars.
The Indianapolis Auto Trade Association will award five silver trophies during auto show week. A most beautiful private owner's car then a best decorated exhibit cup for dealers or manufacturers, plus prizes for the most unique car and top Speedway winners. Entry blanks due before March 28. The group meets Thursday to plan the parade route.
The 1910 Glidden tour may open in Indianapolis instead of Cincinnati as letters and telegrams pour in from the Midwest. Sam Butler reports strong support from Hoosier officials and Ohio manufacturers boosting Indianapolis origin while Cincinnati lags.
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