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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1909
Page
6
Five Indiana natives emerge as key big league contenders for the World Series. Mullin and Summers anchor the mound, with Summers hailed as deceptive by Detroit scouts. Bush from Indianapolis and North Vernon’s Simon also figure prominently, while Adams of Tipton carries a hopeful arm for Detroit defenses.
Lexington Ky October 7 Native Belle a bay 2-year-old driven by Thomas W Murphy won the Futurity trotting 2 year olds finishing second mile in 2 07 establishing a new world record for her age and gait Time equal to the world 2 year old pacing record by Directly in 1894 First heat 2 12 ½ second heat 33 1 04 1 35 2 07 The track was fast Transylvania Stakes of 5000 dollars is the big feature today.
Round trip tickets to over a hundred resorts in Canada New England New York City and the Jersey coast will be placed on sale on dates after June 1909. Full particulars including sale dates stopovers and literature available from W S Cookson A G P A Grand Trunk Railway Chicago.
The Denison Hotel offers American plan dining with a Sunday dinner specialty and live music in the dining room.
The Gem Laundry offers family washings and rough dry by the pound with fat pieces scrubbed. The Denison Barber Shop features 12 chairs, top quality work, whisker trimming, and hair cutting as a specialty.
A fragmentary note lists three Volkswagen vehicles at Washington Street location associated with an individual named BlIN6s PATE. The readable items suggest a street address and a possible inquiry or listing context.
Hughie Jennings predicts the Tigers will win the world series over the Pirates, citing added defense from Tom Jones and Jim Delehenty. He doubts Donovan’s form this season and weighs pitching plans involving Camnitz, Mullin, Adams, Willis, and Lefty Leifield. Cobb outhit Wagner, with Pittsburg leading in runs and extra-base hits.
Beginning tomorrow the Sun will issue an extra after each game with full details of the series. Leased wires run to Pittsburg and Detroit grounds. A Park theater ticket will be given with every Friday Sun. Circulation offices in Indianapolis and city outskirts should advise copies wanted. Bulletins will be posted at Saks' store. For updates call New 3411 or Main 628.
Butler forms a second team to train for the varsity season with McKenzie named captain A small schedule will be arranged for development Gipe’s squad works hard for Franklin game but injuries to McKay and Roberts linger Staggs shines Brushed scrubs suffer hospital injuries Charles Tighe former Indiana halfback referees Franklin Butler match Umpire Jones from Indiana Butler lineup likely Hartley Batton Staggs Thomas Templeton Leach Pavey or Sparks Ends Badger Boston Schmid or Grier halves Roberts or Sparks fullback
In the Independent Bowling league the Deweys strengthened their lead by sweeping the Pastimes. The Manhattans beat Centrals five to zero, the Shermans defeated the Capitals four to zero. Deweys scorers Fuehring posted 243 and Coval 235, with team totals 909 906 968 and an 824 average.
The Atkins team opens a series of games for factory honors against Indianapolis Chair and Furniture company. The regular meeting moves to Thursday evening due to the event, with the first game scheduled for 1:30 p.m. The Indianapolis team has posted a strong season and aims to claim the Atkins title.
The Waverley 1910 catalogue is a carefully planned booklet with a dainty cover artistic drawings and sumptuous half tones designed to appeal to feminine taste. It also includes technical detail and persuasive selling talk for attentive readers.
Frank L. Kramer of East Orange New Jersey wins the 1909 American professional sprint cycling title for the ninth straight year. He finishes six points ahead of Australian competitor Jack Clarke after the final race, with Clarke briefly close behind before the conclusion. Final point tally lists Kramer 42 Clarke 36 Fogler 19 Root 10 Krebs 7 and others.
Lewis Strang reportedly leaves Buick to drive his old Isotte car in the Vanderbilt Cup. W C Durand of Buick presented Strang with a Buick and one third of $10,000 for his Indianapolis speed record.
Detroit manager Hughie Jennings leads about 15 players and friends to Pittsburgh while voicing strong belief his team will win the world championship series. He praises his lineup and predicts Mullin or Donovan to start, with Jones in left field and Moriarity at third, noting a cautious plan against Pirates pitching.
Nathan Erich and Bobby Williams fought to a fast six-round draw at the Wayne A C in Philadelphia last night. Both fighters pressed the action with even exchanges throughout the bout and remained undefeated in recent appearances.
Chicago five faces Indiana with Coach Stagg confident in the Maroons’ defense and form. Indiana trainer Sheldon unveils six new plays to counter Chicago as the Hoosiers’ fast backs threaten with forward passes, fakes, and delayed runs ahead of the Marshall Field showdown.
Season not yet closed with probable champions across leagues. The article surveys likely pennant winners in major baseball circuits and notes pending results, standings, and team performances through the season’s stretch.
Minneapois Minnesota owner M E Cantillon announced the Minneapolis baseball club has signed Jiggs Donahue former Chicago and Washington AL star to play first base next season.
Johnny Evers predicts Detroit will win the world championship, citing Tigers pitching and improved infield. The benefit game for Sam Crane drew nearly $7,000 at American League Park with Christy Mathewson and Joe McGinnity among participants. Pirates and Tigers showed strength in exhibition.
A pitcher recounts being with Frederick Clarke on a spring training trip to a Pittsburg millionaire. The host treats the tale as true and offers hospitality before abruptly attacking the visitor, seizing him by the nose and injuring him.
Denison Reserves formed under Tom McHugh to arrange games in Indiana Ohio Kentucky and Illinois. The roster blends former college and prep players from Purdue Princeton Wabash Butler Indiana and other schools with multiple positions listed and a meeting noted at Denison on Wednesday night.
Jack Redmond of St. Paul will meet Phil Brock of Cleveland in a 20 round catchweight bout at the Royal Athletic Club in New Orleans on Saturday night.
A dispute over the Fairmount Park race in Philadelphia grows as promoters drop foreign car bans and allow imports. Barney Oldfield's Benz entry and sponsor Froelich clash with Quaker City officials over eligibility and potential AAA contest action.
The All-Professionals and the Indian apolis Reserves meet Sunday at Brighton Beach with many new players. Notables include J. Duggan Nashville Asher Terre Haute Pierce Dayton Dutch Miller Duluth and E Duggan New England league. Heine Berger will pitch after an injury. Game starts at 2 30.
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