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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1909

Page

6

Hoosier Clash Plans Shaping to Edge St Paul Saints

Charley Carr and Hoosier teammates mapped an offense and defense to beat Mike Kelley’s Saints in St Paul Minnesota, aiming to win two of the remaining three games. The Champions rallied behind Cheney and Roth praised as a top catcher while Livingston drew mixed praise.

St. Paul Saints Carr Wereyan Hall Nkilrwy Mike Kelley Walter Slagle Cheney Black Davis Armbruster Flynn Hooke Viate O'Brien Cockman Wreley Kilroy O’rourke Wrigley Champs O'Rourke Shaw Hopke Slagle McChesney Kansas City Frank Roth American Association Paddy” Livingston Roth A. A Carry

King James Wins Metropolitan Handicap at Belmont Park

Belmont Park racing drew about 10 000 spectators as King James, 2 to 1 favorite with a 125 pound top impost, won the Metropolitan Handicap in decisive fashion. Nimbus led briefly before Piaudit colt rider Guy Burns surged ahead to secure the victory in a clean sport day.

New York Belmont Park King James Fayette Sam Hildreth Nimbus Guy Burns

M Ganns costly error sinks Toledo in thirteenth

Milwaukee notes Toledo’s 5 to 3 loss in thirteen innings as McSurdy shuts down the visitors after wild starts by West and Curtis. Dougherty holds the lineup hitless until the 13th when McGann’s error allows two Toledo runs to clinch the game. May wine ads intrude at the end.

Milwaukee Wis Toledo West McSurdy Curtis Dougherty McGarn

State record shattered by Philbrook in discus at Notre Dame

Notre Dame defeated Michigan Aggies 87 to 39 in the outdoor meet in Notre Dame Indiana. Philbrook set a new state discus record with a throw of 130 feet 1 inch. Dana clocked 2:03 in the half mile and won by over twenty five yards, while Duffy won the quarter in 54 seconds.

Notre Dame Ind Michigan Aggies Philbrook Dana Duffy

Baseball standings and yesterday scores across leagues

The day’s schedule lists American Association matchups including Indianapolis at St Louis and Louisville at Minneapolis. National League games feature Cincinnati at Boston and Chicago at New York. American League and Central League games cover Washington at St Louis and Evansville at Grand Rapids. Yesterday’s scores show several decisive results such as Indianapolis 8 St Paul 4 and Kansas City 11 Columbus 2.

American Association Pet Milwaukee Louisville Indianapolis Minneapolis Toledo Kansas City St Paul Columbus Wes Pittsburg Philadelphia Boston Chicago Brooklyn Peer Veen Cincinnati New York St. Louis Detroit Cleveland Washington Wen Coat Grand Rapids Pesee Zanesville Fort Wayne Trees Wheeling Ewne Daytone South Bend Terre ‘Haute St. Louisville National League Brooklyn American League St. Paul Louiaville Aero Waabingten Dayton Terre Haute South Beies Puanaytsville Zanveville Peat Wayne

Collins Sparks Triple Play Off One Batted Ball

Jimmy Collins, longtime Boston-Americans manager and Millers chief, executed three assists and three putouts on a single batted ball in Boston in 1902. Cleveland runners Bradley, McCarthy, and Gochnauer were retired as Farrell received two throws, with Collins chasing and returning the ball to end the play.

Collins Jimmy Collins Millers Boston-Americans Boston Cleveland Bradley Jack McCarthy Dutch Godin@auer Farrell McCarthy Jack Jimmy Gochnauer Goch Johnny

South Side Park hosts Atkins and Taste Tells games

A schedule at South-side park shows a series of games arranged by Atkins and Taste Tells. The opener is Sunday May 16 with a curtain raiser at 1 30 p m between Climax of the City league and the fast Waverley Grays.

Atkins and Taste

Kansas City Beats Columbus By 11 To 2 In Openers

Kansas City jumped to a 10 run lead and Columbus could not recover, losing 11 to 2. Errors by Columbus aided the home team's total in yesterday's game in Kansas City.

Kansas City Columbus

Priest defies church order to watch Browns games in St Louis

In St Louis on May 14 Father John A. Tracy rector of Our Lady of Good Counsel says he will not move to a country parish. He plans to stay to witness Browns games and see a doctor. He recalls nearly becoming a professional baseball player with Harry Wright courting him to sign.

ST. Louis John A. Tracy Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel Backwoods Browns Glennon Hill Park St. Vincent's College of Wheeling W. Va Cincinnati Reds Harry Wright Wright

Rose Poly Defeats Butler 1 0 At Irwin Field

Rose Poly beat Butler 1 to 0 in seven innings on Irwin Field yesterday afternoon. Adams allowed five hits while Shook gave up two. Adams struck out four and Shook six. Webster hit for Rose Poly and Thomas sacrificed. Swain stole a base. Umpire Kelly observed the game.

St. Paul A.B.R. H A. E Davis Ces Armbruster Eases Hoey Flynn O'Brien Carisch Cockman Wrigley Ss Leroy Tees Sane Fiall Pes Kilroy Liese Indianapolis A.B Chadburne McChester Hayden Carr Burke O'Rourke Db Ur Shaw Mabey Wy Ar Hopke Cheney Hall Kil- Toy Slagle Caroney Carisch Isch Kilroy St. Paul SRE Tirme Eckman and Sulivan Rose Poly Butler Irwin Field Adams Shook

Catcher Roth Strikes Ames in Riotous Reds Game

Boston edged Cincinnati 3 to 2 in 13 innings as Starr drove in the tying run in the eleventh with a two base hit and a single in the thirteenth scored Matern. Roth attacked Umpire Cusack after being ruled out at the plate and was ejected along with Dubuc. Lobert Huggins and Griffith also left the game amid disputes.

Boston Mass Cusack Cincinnati Starr Mattern Roth McLean Dubuc Lobert Huggins Gritith Downey

Langford and Ketchel Reach Championship Agreement

The Pacific A C confirms Ketchel’s side is set for July at McCarey’s pavilion in Los Angeles. Woodman agrees to $4,000 for his end, Moe Carey accepts, and a cable will ask when he leaves London for Los Angeles. Special permission may allow a timely decision due to the Elks visit.

Los Angeles Cal Pacific A. C Willus Britt Langford McCarey Woodman Moe Carey London The Elks

Riot disrupts Memphis boxing match ending in draw

In Memphis at the Athletic Club, referee Hottum stopped an eight round bout between Brooklyn Tommy Sullivan and Rich Taylor as fans including a city detective rushed the ring to separate the boxers after time. The detective faced a black jack accusation. officers restored order with no injuries. Kid Brown also drew with Greek Jim Rygan.

Memphis Tenn Hottum Brooklyn Tommy Sullivan Rich Taylor Memphis Athletic Club Sullivan Kid Brown Jim. Rygn

Kelly Papke Showdown Draws San Francisco Bets

San Francisco betting favors Papke at even money ahead of the Papke vs Kelly clash at Coffroth arena. The piece notes Los Angeles support for Papke, references Ketchel and a prior draw in Los Angeles, and compares experience with age as Kelly and Papke near the ring in a youth versus veteran dynamic.

Ketchel Kelly Papke Los Angeles San Francisco Coffroth Ilinois Thunderbolts Jim Jeffries Egilism Nelly

Learn to Hit and Run Says Mack A's Baseball Tactician

Capper article recounts Connie Mack praising the hit and run as essential in baseball. He cites 1902 pennant wins by the Athletics and outlines how signs, signals, and timely hits create scoring chances. He stresses runners’ starts and the batter’s responsibility to hit through vacated infield areas to advance runners and produce quick scoring.

Connie Mack The Athletics Fultz Davis Love Cross Murphy Seybold Detroit Crawford Conch Rossman

Stewards Postpone Boat Race In Intercollegiate Rowing

New York May 14. Announced by the stewards of the Intercollegiate Rowing Association that the Poughkeepsie regatta will be held Friday July 2 instead of June 26. The race will be rowed downstream with the finish one mile below the bridge, abandoning the upstream plan.

New York Intercollegiate Rowing Association Poughkeepsie

Yale-Columbia Freshman Rowing Race Canceled Over Distance

New York May 14 Yale and Columbia freshmen rowers cancel their planned race after a dispute over distance. Initially set for one mile, a telegram from Yale management in Annapolis requested a mile and a half course, leading to the cancellation.

New York Yale

Werden May Land Place Ao Umpire

Perry Werden severed his connection with the Indianapolis club today due to the rule forbidding more than 16 players. Though adviser trainer and coach, he was treated as a player and released to preserve team strength. He returns to Minneapolis and may become an A A umpire with Joe O Brien seeking a staff vacancy.

Perry Werden Indianapolis Perry Werden Minneapolis Joe O'Brien

Nagle Released To Lincoln Team In West League

Milwaukee May 14 Pitcher Nagle of the Toledo American Association club was yesterday released to the Lincoln Nebraska team in the Western League.

Milwaukee Wis Nagle Toledo Lincoln, Neb

Operation for Hopke to Leave Team Tonight

Hopke will depart for Indianapolis for a delicate surgical operation in St. Paul tonight. The not serious but necessary procedure aims to restore his health for future play. O Rourke will cover short, Williams at second while Otto remains limited, allowing the club to keep the present pitching staff until Hopke returns.

Shorestop Hopke St. Paul Indianapolis Hopke Williams O'Rourke Otto

Wakefield 15 Training at Own Expense

Catcher Howard Wakefield trains at his own expense at Washington park as he proves his arm returns to form. He is off the club payroll until able to play, while the team awaits the arm’s recovery. Secretary Meyer says Monte Cross offer was refused. Carr offered full salary under the limit, but Cross declined.

Howard Wakefield Washington Park Wakefield Meyer Monte Cross Kansas City Carr Cross

Criss Reinstated by National Baseball Commission

The national baseball commission granted Dode Criss of the St. Louis American League team reinstatement. St. Louis club must pay his salary from the contract signing. Criss faced no penalty after being placed on the ineligible list for failing to report at season start.

Criss Cincinnati National Baseball Commission Dode” Criss St. Louis

Corbett to fight Walsh in ten-round Brooklyn bout

Freddie Corbett of Manhattan and Eddie Walsh of Manhattan will meet in a ten-round match at the Bedford A C in Brooklyn next Monday night. Both boxers are described as evenly matched heavy sluggers with aggressive styles, promising a vigorous contest.

Chicago

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