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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1908
Page
6
Cleveland fans praise Addie Joss for leadership and all around play. The ace pitcher and coach blends skill with brains and sportsmanship, influencing teammates and keeping the Nap in top form. He lives in Toledo, works as a sporting writer in winter, and is a devoted husband and father.
Special to the Indianapolis Sun from Kansas City May 18. Charley Carr and the Terrible Turks closed the series with a blaze of glory as the Hoosiers won the game and completed a trip with nine wins nine losses. Pitcher Brandon held the Blues hitless for 4 frames, then was relieved. Monte Cross was suspended and replaced by Woods. Neighbors drew a five dollar fine for arguing with an umpire. Slagle muffed a fly and Druhot started for the Blues but Carr substituted Briggs who shut them down. The Hoosiers impressed locals with speed and fielding in a high effort road trip.
The immense German wrestler Emil Stegemiller meets Charles Olson at the Empire tonight. Stegemiller, champion strongman of Germany and Austria, is said to outlift rivals and even surpass Stackenschmidt. He spoke little English and trained in Chicago after arriving with Hackenschmidt.
Louisville May 18 Indianapolis Atkins defeated the Laute ene Giants with two home runs by Ludwig and Schist att breaking the game open in the seventh inning.
Putnam remained dominant as Louisville beat the Brewers 2 to 0. Toledo pushed past Minneapolis 2–0 with two doubles and a sac bunt. Columbus toppled Essick 8–7 in a nine inning rally. St Louis edged Boston 1–0 in a pitchers duel. Zanesville routed the South Benders after returning home. Grand Rapids beat Wheeling on Wessel’s error and Fletcher’s two hitters allowed. Fort Wayne won 4–1 over the Tets on their return home. Evansville defeated Dayton 3–0 behind Wacker and strong defense.
In Philadelphia Saturday night Terrible Terry McGovern, aged veteran, battles six rounds with Loughrey. McGovern wins by a narrow margin after a brutal exchange, signaling the decline of his famed power and speed. Humphrey plans more bouts if McGovern trains hard, but injury years haunt his future as a top fighter.
San Francisco May 18 Stanley Ketchell western middleweight announces he will leave Tuesday for Milwaukee where he expects to fight Billy Papke about June 4. He longs to visit Michigan relatives and covers expenses. Ketchell suspects Papke will be easy despite preferring a 20 round bout. Also Nelson clashed with Boer Unholz over a side bet. Nelson taunted Unholz about a Dec 25 threat. Promoter Sam Berger to decide tomorrow on a possible 15 round Gans and Attell bout for Decoration Day.
London May 18 Tommy Burns the heavyweight champion says he will meet the colored challenger Johnson in the ring despite public criticism of his high purse demands. He did not specify a venue. Johnson replied he would fight Burns any time or place under reasonable terms.
Amateur baseball notes list teams ages 12 to 17 seeking opponents in the city state. Highlights include Ideals 9 1 loss 1 seeks fast 15 16-year-olds. Lone Stars seek 17-year-olds. Nick Kerr Juniors 12-year-olds want games. Tiger Liles 8 3 beat Patter son Reserves and seek 13-year-olds. Indianapolis Millers form fast team. Y M S Juniors 15 3 beat Mascots. Arrows 15 5 beat Marion Juniors Oak Hill Reserves 9 5 seek 13-year-olds. Owls 9 6 beat Lucky Horseshoes at Riverview diamond No 2. Mud Hens 10 9 beat Northwestern Imperials seek 16-year-olds. Bryce Baking over Bettermann Bros 9 0 forfeit. Hascats seek 15-year-olds for tryout. Elder Reserves 7 4 Prospect Reserves. Bob Whites 10 1 Emeralds. Phoenix club 4 0 Indianapolis Giants called in four innings. numerous addresses given for contact.
Reno Nev May 18 Rawhide Jack Davis Nevada's newest millionaire plans to break the San Francisco to New York car record. Davis, 30 and married, has spent his fortune lavishly in Reno to avoid a breakdown after receiving 250000 as part payment for a mine. He bought a theater last night and hosted a champagne supper for companions.
American Association matchups include Columbus at Indianapolis Milwaukee at Kansas City St Paul at Minneapolis Louisville at Toledo National League games feature New York at Cincinnati Brooklyn at Chicago Philadelphia at Pittsburg Boston at St Louis American League duels Detroit at New York Cleveland at Boston St Louis at Philadelphia Chicago at Washington Central League schedule has Fort Wayne at Terre Haute Dayton at Evansville Grand Rapids at Wheeling South Bend at Zanesville
Indianapolis defeated Kansas City 9 to 4 in nine innings. Columbus routed St. Paul 17 to 8. Chicago crushed Brooklyn 5 to 0. Cincinnati beat New York 7 to 2. Louisville edged Milwaukee 2 to 0. Toledo topped Minneapolis 2 to 1. St. Louis downed Boston 1 to 0. Evansville beat Dayton 3 to 0. Zanesville won 6 to 1 over South Bend. Fort Wayne defeated Terre Haute 4 to 1. Gray & Repids 2, Wheeling 1. No games were played.
Indianapolis 3 Kansas City 2. Toledo 6 Minneapolis 3. Louisville 4 Milwaukee 2 in 10 innings. Columbus 6 St. Paul 3. Cleveland 4 Boston 1. Philadelphia 1 St. Louis 0 in 10 innings. New York 7 Detroit 6. Chicago 5 Washington 0. Chicago 4 Brooklyn 3. Boston 4 St. Louis 1. Cincinnati 3 New York 1. Philadelphia 9 Pittsburg 0. Wheeling 8 Grand Rapids 5. Fort Wayne 5 Terre Haute and Dayton 4 Evansville 3. South Bend 2 Zanesville 1.
Baseball schedule highlights in Newcastle Pennsylvania and Philadelphia. Monday action features George Gardner versus Tony Ross in Newcastle. In Philadelphia Grover Hayes meets Harry Baker as part of the week's lineup with Columbus at Washington Park and Indianapolis at Toledo on the remaining days.
The Indianapolis Automobile Trade Association opens a season of endurance runs and rallies coast to coast. A 150 mile test begins Wednesday with cars sealed at University Square and a route through Noblesville Pendleton Anderson Muncie Newcastle Dunreith back to Indianapolis.
First race features Maadden entry States man Balbek. Second race lists Lady Irma All Red Wild Pigeon. Third race lists Dandelion Rifleman Oxford. Fourth race pairs Light Wool Jugegles Arasee. Fifth race names Jubilee Dorante Big Chief. Sixth race presents Frizette Harcourt Martha Jane. Three best bets Madden entry Dandelion Frizotte all straight.
Manager Carr declares the Hoosiers in good shape and ready to win as they prepare for the opening game at 3:30 against Columbus. Both teams arrive exhausted from cross-country travel, eighteen players will start in the first clash. Columbus aims to reclaim first place while Indianapolis eyes a strong, balanced lineup with Bush, Davidson, Haydon, Marquard, Leahy, and Williams in key roles.
In Connersville Indiana Newcastle loses 4 to 7 while Morgan Alden and Thomas shine. Toledo Crescents edge Shamrocks 11 to 7 in 15 innings with Donivan Hanlon and Floyd keying Toledo. Frankfort Whitesox beat Kokomo 5 to 14 with Hackard dominant. Linton tops Bedford 7 to 5 as Leig Lemons and Stewart power scoring. Hartford City Packards defeat Hartford City 5 to 4 in 13 innings with Scott fanning 19. Huntington over Muncie 3 to 1. Richmond falls to Vanwert 5 to 4 in a close park game. Anderson 7 Portland 2 as 99 team prevails.
The Indianapolis Reserves defeated the Collegians on Sunday at Brianton with a 12 to something score. Eddie Boyle contributed as a new addition to the Reserves.
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