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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1908
Page
6
Special to the Indianapolis Sun Chicago Oct 13 Tigers overpower Cubs 8 to 3 in the World Series third game at West-side yard Mullin hurls a shutout until Cubs rally in the fourth Mullin fans eight Cubs Sheckard Steinfeldt and Hofman among victims as Pfeister shelled Cubs fail to reach scoring position except for a fourth inning burst.
Cambridge Mass Oct 13 Harvard varsity completed their first practice after the Williams game and second secret session of the season lasting about an hour. All players reported in good shape with Brown and Cutler resting. The session emphasized running through new formations and individual coaching, Dave Campbell working with the ends.
Special to the Indianapolis Sun from Lexington Kentucky October 13 The Walnut Hall Farm Cup features Spanish Queen from Transylvania stakes aiming to upset undefeated Uhlan in today’s racing card The day opened with the Wilson stake for pacers of the 212 class The Eel Jerry B and Hal Raven started with small pools and The Eel won in straight heats Elesis captured the 210 pace while Reelfoot disappointed The 214 trot produced six heats with Demarest narrowly defeated Directum Penn Montell was bought from W W March for 2000 by McMahon George Gano was sold to Tommy Murphy for about 20000 with funding from River Head oysterman Mr Thompson
Detroit hosts the next two games as Mordecai Brown starts for the Cubs and Ed Millian for the Tigers following a celebratory train trip with the national commission. Attendance reached 14,545 with receipts of 22,767.50. players shared 12,294.45 and each club 4,095.15. Sam Crawford misplayed a potential hit in the first inning, prompting questions about effort.
The leading winners for 1908 and their records: Colt two-year-old Madden’s Sir Martin with eight races and $75,395. Willy two-year-old J R Keene’s Maskette with five races and $52,850. Colt three-year-old August Belmont’s Fair Play with seven races and $69,510. Filly three-year-old H P Whitney’s Stamina with four races and $18,680. Unbeaten horses in 1908: J R Keene’s Ballot four races and $55.15. J R Keene’s Colin three races and $50,165. J R Keene’s Celt two races and $22,790. August Belmont’s Priscillian seven races and $18,810.
Washington dispatch notes lively betting at Bennings track amid a recent anti betting law. Bookmakers operated openly with patrons, and insiders reportedly conveyed odds despite legal restrictions, creating an undercurrent of wagering activity yesterday afternoon.
Hughey Jennings reflects on Detroit victory over the Cubs, praising his team’s effort and noting the series is not over. He cites the ninth inning luck for Chicago, wind aiding Tinkers fly, and predicts Detroit will press to even the series in today’s game. He also acknowledges Tigers’ resilience and plans to attack with confidence.
Annapolis Md October 13 After the hard game with Dickinson on Saturday two Navy regulars took a rest yesterday afternoon Sling lef center and Lang quarterback. The latter has a somewhat sprained arm. Both players will be in good shape in a day or two. Robertson whose arm has been a little sprained was out today for the first time for a week.
Johnny Thompson aka the Sycamore Cyclone sails from Chicago with manager Larney Lichenstein for a 20 round bout against Rudy Anholz on October 30 before the Pacific A. C. The 133 pound contest begins at 3 o clock with Thompson earning 2 percent of gross receipts regardless of outcome.
Lancaster pennant winner outfielder R. E. Carter was expelled from Hotel Majestic in Marion Ohio after threatening self harm over a love triangle. The clerk knocked the bottle away as the situation escalated.
Princeton New Jersey October thirteenth. Scott captain of the scrubs led a strong scrimmage against the varsity after Lafayette game. The scrub team scored two touchdowns on long and close drives, while the varsity managed one score.
New York Oct 13 A rumor circulates that umpire Johnstone has resigned from the National League. It is said he left the executive because he was not chosen to work in the current world series.
New York plans a two part benefit next Sunday at the Polo Grounds to aid Giants players. Proceeds from the day and a star studded evening performance will be shared among Giants team members. Organizers expect about 10,000 dollars from these events to offset losses from a canceled world series with Detroit.
Pittsburg, Pa, Oct 13. The National league club has bought Carnegie Technical School park, ending American association efforts in Pittsburg. The association courted the city for years, twice near a long lease and a $200,000 offer, but balked each time, sealing the AL’s exclusion.
Melvin W. Shepard, famed middle distance runner and Olympic hero, announces retirement from the cinder path after a farewell at Celtic Park last Sunday. Widely regarded as a top sprinter with a legendary stride, he hints at a possible final return but indicates fatigue and a wish to rest.
Charlie Bum of the American Cans rolled 279 to set a new season record in the Manufacturers' Bowling league. His performance helped his team claim three victories over the National Autos, as the Centurys and Panhandles also won two games each from Telegraphers and Laycocks. Speicher of the Lilles posted 236 and 719, with the best team score 957 by American Cans in their final game.
Ithaca New York October fifteenth. Disgusted by the mediocre showing of the Cornell varsity against Oberlin and the team’s failure to report last Friday after Capt Walder’s appeal, the Cornell coaches forced two hours of brutal practice. Head Field Coach Larkin, recently hospitalised with blood poisoning, coached ends and backs while Halliday pushed line candidates through gruelling drills. Bill Dorner, former center, will coach today.
New York fans will see a major game as Dartmouth and Princeton are set to play in the city on November 7 at the Polo Grounds. The matchup draws strong support from Princeton adherents in New York.
Chicago attorney Robert E Cantwell was found guilty of assaulting John Gerip an umpire in the American baseball league on September 38. The verdict arrived after a trial held in the city court and details of sentencing were not immediately released.
Massachusetts avenue auto store advertises an enlarged accessory department with a full line of auto sundries and discounts. It promotes fine mahogany and automatic glass fronts, goggles, auto jacks, exhaust horns, polish, anti skid chains, gauges, foot warmers, spark plugs, coils, timers and switches at reduced prices.
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