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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1907
Page
7
The Cubs won the second world series game on a day of tight pitching and base running. Detroit stars Crawford and Cobb struggled against southpaw pitching while the Cubs led by strong catching and Tinkers bold baserunning. Archer may start to slow the Tigers baserunners in the next game.
Special to The Sun reports Ban Johnson swapped officials for the World Series. Tim Hurst was rumored to be chosen as American League representative, but Ban selected Jack Sheridan instead. Sheridan and O'Day have had a smooth working relationship with players so far.
The article reports attendance of 21 901 and gross receipts of 26 430 with commissions and club shares totaling 9 515 80 for the two clubs. Players’ share yesterday reached 14 272 20, aiming at 55 000 across three more games. each winner’s player share could reach 2 000 for the week. It notes umpire Silk O Loughlin, Connie Mack charges, and Detroit Cubs game details including uniforms, catches by Sheckard and Slagle, and opinions on Pfiester and Detroit’s catching.
Enthusiasts observe Harlem lightweight Tommy Murphy training at the Mitchell club with manager Johnny Oliver watching closely. Matty Baldwin proclaims readiness to challenge Murphy and other contenders while Packy McFarland nears weight for their upcoming bout.
Recap of gate receipts and attendance across series up to 1907. Totals show 91,633 attendees and 968,405 in receipts for the 1909 World Series, with shares split between New York and Philadelphia players and club owners. Also includes series data for 1901 White Sox and Cubs, and partial 1907 West Side games with attendance and receipts.
Special to The San Toledo Oct 10 Bill Clymer vents over last season fans and Columbus club owners and townspeople He may win Ned Hanlon's job as Reds manager next year A major deal is anticipated between the Columbus and Cincinnati teams in the spring
The local Y M A basketball season kicks off Saturday evening with four teams in play. Athletics face Stars and Easterns meet Rivals in opening night matchups. Games are described as clean and fast with strong players.
Williamson suffers a dislocated shoulder forcing him out of the lineup as Indiana prepares for the Chicago game. The Paddock brothers show top practice form, becoming the fastest on the squad. Kreutch is expected to score from field or place kick based on this week's drills.
A Chicago based expert notes that about 130 million pounds of tallow are consumed annually by candle factories across the United States.
Dunkirk Indiana semi pro champions defeated the Cincinnati Reds 3 to 2 in a hard fought closing game of the season. Harry Hay pitched well for Dunkirk while Carmichael collected three hits in four at bats driving in two runs assisting the locals win over the National League club.
The Tigers boast a flawless season, claiming the American league pennant and undefeated against all league rivals in exhibition play. They credit manager Jennings for a consistent, disciplined approach, noting a single 11 inning close game in spring as their only near-miss.
Chicago Oct 10 Taylor reenters the Maroons lineup in place of Maddigan who is out probably for the year. The move relieves Stagg's squad ahead of the game with Indiana. Taylor weighs 196 pounds and is in good shape after practice at Des Moines. The projected lineup includes Capt De Tray and Idc Kings at halves Merriam at full Steffen at quarterback Page Hewett ends Anderson center Taylor Doseff tackles Handy Harris guards.
Scores from multiple campuses show Yale defeating Springfield 18 to 13 in New Haven, Harvard losing to Boston University 33 to 4, Cornell routing Niagara 47 to 0 in Ithaca, Dartmouth beating New Hampshire 10 to 0, Princeton dominating Wesleyan 53 to 0 in Princeton, Penn overpowering Franklin and Marshall 57 to 0, Phillips Academy topping Cushing Academy 15 to 0, Williams routing Middlebury 38 to 0, and Exeter overcoming Lowell Textile 34 to 0.
Ann Arbor Oct 10 veteran Sam Davison of the 1906 team and a Yost candidate for left guard quit the varsity to devote more time to studies. He appeared in one game last year and played in scrimmage but his departure is a loss to coaches and rosters as the squad scored in plastics yesterday against reserves.
A nostalgic look at the high wheel bicycle once seen as modern and daring. The article recalls the big front wheel, small rear wheel, the fashion of flannel suits, and red stockings, the bicycle tournaments, trick riding, and the shift to safety bikes deemed tame, ending with the ordinary relegated to junk.
The Manhattan team maintained the lead with another 4 to 2 win over the Centrals as Anonyms beat the Shermans and Deweys defeated the Federals. Shuman of the Deweys posted a 285, Adkins of the Centrals 231, and Lane of the Shermans 216 as top scores.
Frank Chance says Chicago showed class and will improve in the series. Pfeister and Brown loom as tough for Detroit to solve as Hughey Jennings says the Cubs play faster and smoother than the American Leaguers and the Tigers expect more games with breaks not going their way. Timker and Coughlin feature in a ninth inning drive cited as a turning moment.
Princeton varsity routed Wesleyan at Princeton October 10 with 53 points to Wesleyan’s none. The Tigers showed erratic play overall though capitalized on scrambles where forward PaBy repeatedly lost the ball into crowded centers, enabling Princeton to seize control.
NEW HAVEN Oct 16 Yale easily defeated Springheld School yesterday 18 to 0. In the second half Yale advanced with forward rushes and line plays. Yale’s signals and ground plays kept Springheld out of scoring, while Yale padded its lead with strong ball handling.
Notice declares Thomas J. Heffernan and Fred Wig will apply at the Marion County Board of Commissioners November term 1907 for licenses to sell intoxicating liquors in small quantities with on premise drinking privileges. Heffernan’s address is 902 Senate Avenue North in Ward 3, Bilake subdivision, Center Township. Wig seeks license for 202 South Holmes Avenue in Wayne Township plus a pool table notice.
In St Louis Ohio the Nationals defeated the American league team 8 to 6, rallying for six runs in the ninth inning. Batteries were Raymond McGlynn Fromme Noonan for the Nationals and Marshall Howell Glade and Spencer for the American.
Cambridge report traces the authorship of Casey at the Bat to George Whitefield D Wys a Boston poet born in Somerville. The piece recounts rival claims by Thompson Murphy Thayer and others, notes D Wys's literary rise after 1900, and cites Edward L Cleveland as a witness to the verse creation in Franklin Park.
Special to The Sun Cincinnati Oct 10 Dan O Leary in Norwood Inn persists in a grueling 1000 mile 10 hour challenge. at sixty three he reports sore feet yet vows not to stop until either nature or strength ends the feat.
Boston reports the second game of the local post season series ended 4 to 2 in 11 innings for the American league club. Scorer Americans .002046000060062473 Nationals .01000000000296 Batteries Winter Burchell and Carrigan Flaherty Frock Ball and Needham.
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