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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1909
Page
6
Indianapolis Motor Speedway aims to host events of international interest including an aviation tournament and Olympian games. Glenn Curtiss, winner at Rheims, is expected to visit en route from St. Louis as New York St Louis and Washington show interest in hosting the next aviation carnival.
Johnson and Ketchak near peak form as they prepare for an upcoming bout at Colfroth's arena next Saturday. Both fighters have stayed close to their camps and emphasize clean living and strict training to reach peak condition.
Promoter Charles Olson of this city announces Dr. B. F. Roller will wrestle Olson on Oct. 2 in this city. The card, built around local interest, aims to draw strong crowds, with Olsen as the opponent in a bout that highlights the town.
In Chicago on October 11 a frenzied crowd of 25,000 watched the White Sox rally to a 2 1 victory over the Cubs at West Side grounds. A balk by Reulbach in the ninth inning allowed Altizer to score the winning run as Reulbach wobbled earlier, prompting major debate over balk rules and umpiring.
Detroit and Pittsburgh rested after arrival from Pittsburgh as the two clubs prepare for a pivotal game. Manager Clarke weighs pitching choices Maddox Selfield or Adams for Detroit and Summers or Schmidt for Pittsburgh while fans await decisive action. Cobb outshines Wagner in Saturday showcase.
In Pittsburgh 30,000 spectators watched Detroit win 7 to 2 over the Pirates. Camnitz left the mound in the third. Willis relieved. Ty Cobb stole home in the third inning on the first Willis pitch, scoring one of Detroit’s three third inning runs. Donovan pitched well for Detroit.
More than 5 000 Pirates fans rode trains to Detroit as Maddox or Leifield expected to start. Clarke faces public concern over a weak pitching staff with Camnitz already hampered by illness and Adams as the only reliable arm. If Maddox falters, Adams and possibly Leifield will shoulder the load for the pennant chase. Tickets went on sale in four downtown spots with limits on box-seat purchases and police to curb ticket speculation.
Indiana University defeated Chicago 10 to 0 as the Hoosiers recovered from a battered lineup to shut out the Maroons in the second half. Purdue fell 14 to 0 to Northwestern while DePauw and Washburn tied 0 to 0. Kentucky upset Indiana 6 to 2 in Champaign and Michigan held to 3 points by Case.
The first two games of the world series posted receipts of 52156.00 with distributions of 8215.60 to the national commission 44267.24 to mayors and 14878.08 to each club. Attendance excluding officials was 30915 with 31114 tickets sold for Saturday’s game amid strong betting at 10 to 7 despite weak Pirates pitching.
A proposed giant football trust would unite Michigan Illinois Pennsylvania Minnesota Wisconsin Syracuse and possibly Cornell with plans to schedule 1910 games. The movement began at Michigan and aims to form an alliance to create the greatest intercollegiate football arrangement, amid Western expansion and Western dissatisfaction with Alonzo Stagg. Penn may join to improve its eastern standing. Syracuse and Cornell seek alignment with strong western colleges.
Northridge and Cassasa of the same club won the three legged scratch race at 220 yards in 27.1 seconds, easily beating Zust and Puffer’s 33 second world record set in 1893.
Latonia Cincinnati October 11 The fall meeting of the Stonia Jockey club begins today with many strangers in town and a strong showing of horses promising lively racing. Last season faced unfounded reports of possible disruption over betting rules, but this year the track is expected to operate under mutual and auction-pool systems.
Emilio Lunghi dominated the two third mile scratch in 2:45 35 to set a new world mark. Martin Sheridan set the discus and shot records with 142 feet 10.5 inches and 27 feet 9 inches respectively. John Flanagan hurled the hammer 180 feet 1 inch, a new mark. Irish-American Athletic Club won the four mile relay handicap in 18:08.5 with Collins, Riley, Bromilow and Kiviat.
Boxing cards span Boston Memphis Los Angeles Omaha and Kansas City with fighters like Perky Flynn Max Baker Tommy Mowatt and Jack Johnson listed. Baseball World Series games persist in Detroit Chicago Boston and Pittsburg, while horse shows run in Louisville and Boston Metropolitan Driving Club events.
Marshall Lee of 1418 West Street awoke Friday morning to find a burglar in his room. Lee shouted and the intruder fled through a window. nothing was taken.
Investment pitch promotes 10000 shares at 15 cents in Ontario mining venture. It claims large dividends, government protection, and 14 staked properties. Shares fully paid with par value 1, marketed as nonassessable. emphasis on prospecting fees and future profits.
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