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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1910
Page
6
The Hoosiers return home Tuesday for a four game set with the Milwaukee Brewers to start a long home stand this summer. Carr’s squad hopes to turn its recent road struggles into wins as Schardt was to face Hardgrove in the opener with the Brewers.
Yesterday's scores from multiple circuits show American Association results with Indianapolis 3 over Toledo 2 and Kansas City 4 over Milwaukee 3. National League games include Brooklyn 3 Philadelphia 3 and New York 4 Boston 3 in 16 innings, while Central and Ohio State League games feature Fort Wayne 3 Dayton 9 and Lancaster 2 Lima Portsmouth 15.
Milwaukee faces Indianapolis in American Association action while Kansas City visits Toledo. National League games include Cincinnati at Pittsburg Boston at Brooklyn New York at Philadelphia Detroit at St Louis Philadelphia at Boston Washington at New York Chicago at Cleveland and regional matchups Wheeling at Zanesville Grand Rapids at South Bend Terre Haute at Evansville Dayton at Fort Wayne.
In Anderson Indiana Howard Morrow of Benton Harbor Michigan and Jack Dillon boxed eight rounds to a draw before 2,000 spectators at the Grand Opera house ending at 11 45 P M Morrow pressed the action and gave Dillon the most work of any recent local bout Preliminaries saw Jimmy Watts KO Jack Connors and Tommy Dillon draw with Kid Brown in Fortville
Cornell completed a Memorial day string of triumphs by sending its junior varsity crew across the finish line three lengths ahead of Ellis Ward's Pennsylvanian crew at Cayuga Lake regatta yesterday evening in Ithaca New York.
May 31 report from New York notes the Gravesend track opening under new legislation with a strong crowd forecast despite showers. The Brooklyn handicap features Fitzherbert as favorite with Fashion Plate and the field viewed as likely challengers, betting 3 to 5 on Fitzherbert and 4 to 1 on Fashion Plate.
Monday race results list multiple classes with drivers and teams such as Bragg Marmon Aitken National and Harroun Marmon. Times range from about 3:34 to 9:85 and include divisions by chassis and engine displacement with winners like Harroun Marmon Dawson Marmon and Kincade National.
At the national championships at Motor Speedway 55,000 spectators watched Barney Oldfield in a big Benz shatter the American speed record for the mile and kilometer. Ray Harroun led a Marmon in the 50 mile event with a 42.41 total, while Caleb Bragg won several shorter races in Fiat and Darracq competition amid strict AA A technical decisions. Two accidents marred the day but caused no injuries, including Harroun's Marmon Wasp crashing into a cement wall before a packed grandstand.
In Chattanooga on May 31 referee Joe Kalwick who ruled against Billy Griffith in a Kennedy vs Griffith eight round bout was attacked by Griffith. The enraged Cincinnati fighter, previously upset by a prior decision, assaulted Kalwick and was arrested. Kennedy had the edge early in the match.
Corbett doubts Johnson’s defiant claim to meet in a $5,000 side bet at Dreamland rink. He demands Johnson post money to prove seriousness, while Corbett vows to fight him if he backs up the claim. Jeffries increases road work and plans private sessions with Corbett Armitrong and his brother, with a training-method conference expected soon.
At the National Sporting Club London May 31 Packey McFarland fought Freddy Welsh to a controversial draw. Crowd hooted referee Scott amid disorder of unprecedented scale. odds favored Welsh 7 to 5. McFarland boxed cautiously, pressuring late, but the match seen as unwarranted by many observers.
The Briton failed to reach the ring as McWarland drove the Englishman around the perimeter. A steady left jab followed by a right cross disrupted the head and wind as the exchange continued with rapid footwork and tight defense.
A mushroom city blooms outside Epsom racecourse as Americans and locals arrive for the Derby. Gypsies bookmakers restaurateurs and racegoers fill the temporary tent city while gusty drizzle dampens the day. Favorites include Neil Gow and Lemberg though Blue Circuit Witchwork’s elimination disappoints American backers.
The Queen City team of Cincinnati won the morning game while Indianapolis Atkins captured the afternoon. In morning action Atkins struggled against Heisman until Dooley left the mound and Wagner shut the door. In the afternoon Atkins started strong but Queen Citys rallied before final innings.
In Memphis, Lee Roux, fresh from Kansas City wins, gains decision in eight rounds over Battling Minor at the Phoenix A. C. Also Hock Bones, the southern welterweight champion, scores a three round knockout against Jack Watts with a left hand.
In Los Angeles on May 30 May Sutton world champion defeated Hazel Hotchkiss US champion before 10,000 fans. Sutton won the match game yesterday marking a major triumph in women’s tennis.
In Toledo Ohio on May 31 Indianapolis ends a three game skid by beating the Mud Hens 3 to 2. Orth relieves McCarthy in the eighth, driving in the decisive runs as Indianapolis overcomes a string of hits. Williams and Murch spark early offense with key runs, while Hayden, Carr, and Hinchman contribute in a tense late stretch.
At the opening National Circuit bicycle meet in New Haven on May 31, W Bardgett of Buffalo won the first five mile event with 55 yards handicap in 55 seconds. Norman Anderson of Denmark took the five mile race in 10 minutes 48 seconds. J Magine of Newark won the three mile amateur in 6 minutes 443-5 seconds. Fred Hill of Boston captured the two mile professional in 4 minutes 37 seconds.
Carthy was put out at the plate on Land's lap to Lewis while Elwert chopped a roller to Orth, highlighting a tense defensive sequence in a close game.
In a blind bogie event at South Park links on Monday A Churchill topped the field with a 72 score and 15 handicap. J H Hoffman finished second with 75 and 10 handicap. Howard Kemper placed third with 80 and 5 handicap. Carl Crist was fourth at 82 scratch Elliott Ayres fifth with 35 and 16 handicap. P Hammond tied for fifth with 58 and serial. Three and a half contestants earned prizes with six players tied for positions. playoff set for Saturday and Sunday.
In San Francisco on May 31 Jack Johnson, the black heavyweight, offers to meet James J. Corbett for a four to ten round charity exhibition before July 4. The bout would be noncompetitive and Johnson would donate his share to a charity named by Corbett. Corbett to decide rounds and timing. Manager George Little signs the official challenge, awaiting Corbett’s reply.
Chicago May 31 Matchmaker Coffey completes the preliminary card for the Gotch Zbyszko championship wrestling match at the Coliseum. Five one fall bouts precede the title match with a $25 000 purse. Zbyszko vows to down Gotch in straight falls after training in St Louis.
Chicago aeroplane enthusiasts plan a flight from New York to Chicago seeking a $26000 purse. E. E. Herbert, president of the Illinois Aeroplane Club, says funds can be raised with ease and pledges from Herbert and local businessmen will fund advertising and the event to draw crowds to Chicago.
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