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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1909
Page
6
Pittsburg officials report soaring demand for tickets as Forbes Field fills for the world championship games opening next Friday. The mail order system attracts hundreds of clerks and rapid sales, with seating expanded to 40,000. claims say revenues will set new records.
Athletes from Boston Montreal Pittsburgh Philadelphia and New York join the Amateur Athletic Union meet at Madison Square Garden tonight. The Irish American Athletic Club faces the New York Athletic Club in a heated rivalry boosted by recent Metropolitan senior championships at Travers Island. Other entrants include Boston A C Montreal A A Pittsburg A A and Quarter City A C.
Austin Texas October 4 Governor Campbell rejected the published report that James J Jeffries wants to fight Jack Johnson in Galveston and said he would not permit the bout in the state. He declared he would mobilize the full ranger force if needed to prevent it.
The schedule lists Detroit at Pittsburgh and Boston Americans against the New York Giants in the world championship series opener. Cubs face White Sox in Chicago, with Chicago hosting Sunday’s rematch. Racing meets run in Louisville Belmont Park Hamilton Ont and Lexington Ky as boxing cards unfold across multiple cities with notable bouts.
The schedule lists Philadelphia at New York and Pittsburgh at Chicago with Boston at Meenawen. Washington faces Philadelphia and New York plays Boston in other matchups noted for today.
Hans Wagner draws attention as a modest Pirates star from Steubenville roots to Pittsburg fame. Stories recount his salary quirks in early days, ticket booth mix ups, and fans sending letters while noting his reluctance to embrace notoriety and marriage rumors. Wagner avoids city crowds and pursues quiet play.
The piece recalls baseball’s great era, focusing on the crowd’s passion and the legendary rivalry between leaders at a Boston Players' League game. A captain is struck in a dramatic moment, the bench and crowd react, and a nurse and flowers mark the fallen leader’s bedside return as “The King.” Oliver Tebeau is named as a fearless leader, with Mike Kelly celebrated as the one true baseball king whose legacy outshines rivals.
Chicago failed to hit Leofield, while Pittsburgh capitalized on timely hits and Chicago’s errors. The Pirates won 4 to 1 with a scratch single and two errors aiding Chicago’s lone tally.
Owen Bush, Detroit shortstop, praised by fans at Brighton Beach after the All-Professionals beat the Indianapolis Reserves 3 to 2. Bush predicts the Tigers will win the World Series. Berger of Cleveland left-hand injury from a pitched ball. matchup returns next Sunday with All-Professionals vs Reserves.
James McAleer, manager of the St. Louis Browns and future Washington manager, visiting Youngstown predicts Detroit will defeat the Pittsburgh Pirates in the post season. He says he has watched both teams and believes the American team will win.
Henry St Yves, famed French long-distance runner, collapsed with a bad heart during a %-mile Montreal race. Physicians say his heart is affected and he may not run again. Opponent Hans Holmer of Quebec finished the marathon in 2 32.40, a potential new record if the track measurement is accurate.
The table lists batting records to date for players who will compete in the world series with Pittsburgh represented among the big teams.
Lebanon Indians beat Indianapolis TT's 5 to 3 as Doc Lafollette wins his 23rd straight decision this season. He pitched a mix of no-hit and multi-hit games. His brother Red Lafollete caught all the games.
San Francisco report notes betting at 10 to 4 for Johnson to win with Ketchel to stay 12 rounds possible. Johnson trains with sparring and weight near 199 1 2 pounds after slight gain. Ketchel remains active, busy Sunday as training continues ahead of the title bout.
Johnny Kling, former Chicago Cubs catcher, defeats Charles Weston of Pittsburg to win the world pool title in Kansas City on October 4. Weston battled a lame leg, the final score 0 to 789, reclaiming the championship from Tom Hueston last April.
The A B C S defeated a pro team at Northwestern Park yesterday with Davis hitting a three base hit and Bales delivering a home run as features of the game.
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