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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1908

Page

5

Tigers Lose to Cubs Again Before REMARKABLE PITCHING BY BROWN

Detroit, Mich. Oct 14. Mordecai Brown pitched superbly as the Cubs defeated the Tigers 3 to 0 in the crucial game of the series. Charley Cobb and Sam Crawford were among the few Tigers who hit safely, while Joe Tinker and the Cubs infield played flawless defense. The crowd of 13,000 at Bennett Park saw Chicago outplay Detroit at every phase. James Edward Britt plans a London boxing club with selective rules and backing from wealthy patrons, asserting no cross-race bouts will occur.

Detroit Mich Mordecai Brown Chicago Boys Tiger Chicago Tigers Miner Brown Hughey Jennings Eddie Summers Cubs Brown Pretty Bennett Park Charley O'Leary Sam Crawford Mordecai Cobb McIntyre Claudius Rossman Rossman Summers Steinfeldt Hofman Joe Tinker Chance Evers Charley Schmidt Indianapolis Sun New York James Edward Britt London National Club James Angels Britt Europe ABSH Be.r Ieee O'Leary S& Senses Crawford Stbeee Cobb Schaefer Peateee Schmidt Seeeeree Coughlin Winter Sheckard Innigs Crawford Evera Schulte Schmidt Kling Connolly Kiem

Indiana in good shape for big game with Wisconsin

Bloomington Oct 4 Indiana university football team in good shape for the game against Wisconsin. Coach Sheldon reports full back Winters likely to keep the post, Paddock in back field, Berndt at half and Cunningham at quarter. Practice is strenuous as weaknesses are targeted and passes are being drilled.

Bloomington Indiana University Sheldon Badgers Winters Stago

National baseball officials face debtor's court over Tinker bill

Oct 14 Chicago. National baseball commission members including Johnson Harry C Pulliam and Harry Herrmann must appear in debtor's court after Joseph B Tinker failed to pay bar and saloon debts when leaving a West Side business. Tinker may receive at least $2000 from World Series receipts if Cubs win. Municipal Judge Hume issued the citation on Charles Girnnacchio's petition to collect a $750 judgment.

Hicago Tional Baseball Commission A Johnson Harry C. Pulliam Arry’’ Herrmann Joseph B. Tinker Cubs Gar West Side Tinker National Mission Hume Charles Girnnacchio

Demetral Declares Qlgon 15 A Pipe Rivalry Set

Demetral and Karles Olson prepare for a decisive finish match at Empire to light. Demetral, arriving in town in good shape, claims Olson used unfair means in their last bout and vows to become light heavyweight champion. Olson expects a quick victory as Sam Murray is named referee.

Karles Olson Demetral Empire Tolight Olson Sam Murray

Matty to become insurance company special agent

Christy Matthewson the Giants winning pitcher has been engaged as a life insurance company special agent in New York. He plans to write about 200000 dollars in policies during the off season and will return to baseball in the spring.

New York Christy Mathewson Giants Matty

Murphy Pays for Unsold Cubs World Series Seats

Chicago October 14 President C W Murphy of the Cubs said his personal check would be sent to the national commission to cover all unsold reserved seat tickets for the Sunday and Monday games in the city. He defended ticket distribution methods and endorsed the national commission taking full charge of future World Series ticket sales.

Murphy Cubs National Commission The Chicago Charley Murphy

Pennsylvanias Warriers Drill For Brown Varsity Clash

October 14 Philadelphia Pennsylvanias football squad conducted a secret practice in preparation for the Brown game after Gettysburg faced a midweek test. Scrimmage was light, new formations were drilled, and coaches feared Browns ability to challenge the Quakers.

Philadelphia Pennsyvania Warkors Gettysburg Brown Quakers

Notre Dame Scrubs Edge Varsity in Low-Scoring Scrimmage

The October 14 workout under Coach Place lasted 30 minutes per half with a five minute intermission. Duffy and Dwyer stifled varsity plays while Kelly, Duffy, and Dwyer starred as the scrubs defeated the varsity 2 to 0 in the afternoon game.

Notre Dame Ind Place Varsity Duffy Dwyer Scrubs Kelly

Pros Play Sunday at Brighton Beach and Northwestern Park

Annual all professional games at Brighton Beach and Northwestern Park open Sunday. Managers pledge star players but many named cannot suit up Sunday. Several major leaguers and many bushers will appear at the two parks Saturday.

Brighton Beach Fark

Fitzpatricks Selections for Belmont Park Races

Belmont Park picks list each race with top three contenders and three best bets Delirium in race one Helmet in race three Monfort in race four selections highlight winning bets and notable horses and jockeys for a racing card predictor style format

Fitzpatrick Belmont Park Dilirium Ben Ban Half-Sovereign Regal Royal Stokes Black Bridge Helmet Field Mouse Selectman Monfort Gowan Touraine Ross Fenton Bonnie Kelso Summer Night Arasee Earl G Sam HR. Harris Delirium

Stairs and fixtures discussed at Arsenal shop event

D Rohan at 101 WN Arsenal reports new phone 2297 and showcases stair grilles columns and fixtures. The note mentions jateatyles hair bspetiine but lacks clear context or full details.

D. Rohan Arsenal

Dr Gant Wixs Beats McCleavey In Billiards Bout

Dr Gant Wixs defeated McCleavey at the Board of Trade billiard parlor last night by a 17 billiard margin. McCleavey finished with a score of 108 in a closely contested match.

McCleavey Dr. Gant Board of Trade

Division of World’s Series Gate Money

Total receipts for four games amount to 85398 dollars. Players' share is 46014 92 dollars. Cubs' share 30743 22 dollars. Commissioners' share 8589 80 dollars. Amount to winning players 27668 9 percent. Amount to losing players 18445 97 dollars. Each member of the winning team will receive about 1300 dollars and each member of the losing team about 875 dollars.

Cubs

Harvard Varsity Torn Up by Scrubs Scrimmage

In a long scrimmage at Cambridge on October 14 the Harvard subs toppled the varsity once and nearly did so again. Gallatin directed the varsity in the first half while Sprague returned to form and excelled. Substitutes featured a strong line with Pope Gilbert and Minot in the backfield and coaches Kersberg and Bladgen at guard.

Gallatin Sprague

New Backfield Moves For Franklin Eleven

Franklin notes a shift with Overstreet and Babcock moved to the back field. The two tackles are developing and could be effective with more game experience.

Overstreet Babcock

Dague Aids Navy Coaching Staff After Losses

Annapolis Md Oct 14 The Navy coaching staff gains two key additions Douglas and Dague both varsity veterans with end prowess and all American acclaim Their return boosts a largely intact squad though several regulars were sidelined by injury Trainer McMasters keeps players cautious Navy faces Maryland Agricultural College as today's opponent and expects a light contest.

Ing Naval Academy Douglas Elever Dague Indiana Academy Reifsnider Lange Clay McMasters Maryland Agricultural College Navy

Bronson to Fight Moyer in Dayton Frid Night Bout

Ray Bronson travels to Dayton Ohio to meet Harry Moyer of Piqua in a two round fight Friday night. Moyer was substituted for Brooklyn Tommy Sullivan.

Ray Bronson Dayton Harry Moyer Piqua Moyer Brooklyn Tommy Sullivan

Bluebells Edge Roses In Tight Indianapolis Opener

The basketball season opened at the Independent Turnverein gymnasium in Indianapolis with the Bluebells defeating the Roses 16 to 14 in a hard fought contest.

Indianapolis Turnverein Gymnasium Bluebells The Roses

Cubs Tigers set to decide series at Bennett Park

Detroit and Chicago clash in the last 1913 Bennett Park game with a Chicago win sealing the series. Overall to start for the Cubs while Mullin or Donovan may pitch for Detroit as attendance soars and trade rumors swirl.

Purdue Players Doing Better Work

Purdue football notes from Lafayette describe faster team speed but slow ball release. Lickey at center and Eggeman at tackle show strong form, Kassabaum at guard displays class, Spencer speeds at end. Monmouth game Saturday promises a fierce test. Capt Holloway confident of victory.

Lafayette Ind Purdue Lickey Eggeman Kassabaum Spencer Monmouth Capt Holloway

Wrestling Card Set For Stowers Hall In North Indianapolis

A Wednesday program at Stowers Hall features four wrestling bouts in North Indianapolis. Billy Schober faces Bob Nixon, George Morris billed as the Great Wonder takes on Fred Gotsey, Kid Goldman wrestles an opponent unnamed, and George Gandalf meets Kid Burch. All bouts amely for blood.

Stower's Hall Indianapolis Billy Schober Bob Nixon George Morris Greak Wonder Fred Gotsey Kid Goldman Two George Gandalf Kid Burch

Deep gloom in camp of Wabash Warriors

Crawfordsville Ind Oct A mood of gloom surrounds Wabash Warriors before Saturdays game with Rose Polytechnic. Quarterback Jack Hargrave is hospitalized with a sprained ankle. Starbuck has not worn a suit in two weeks. Colbert Hopkins Wilson Patton and Carr carry lingering bruises.

Crawfordsville Ind Rose Polytechnic Jack Hargrave Starbuck Colbert Hopkins Wilson Patton Carr

Humorous Calamity Tag Follows Absentminded Congressman

A western congressman, famed for affability and frequent gaffes, returns home after a strenuous campaign. His young daughter rushes to greet him with a kiss, prompting the man to exclaim with pride that she is Alberta before asking about her father. The anecdote, recounted by the Pittsburgh Dispatch, highlights his endearing mixups.

Alberta Pittsburge Dispatch

Ulaan Winner Triumphs in Walnut Hill Cup at Lexington

Ulaan, four year old son of Bingen Bionde from C Sanders Salem Massachusetts, driven by Bob Proctor, won the Walnut Hill Farm Cup in straight heats at the Kentucky Trotting Derby course. Queen ran second with less racing behind Estabrook mare. debate remains on whether Ulaan equals Spanish Queen at her best. Coyce Jones won the 2 12 pace in straight heats and Maxine easily captured the 2 18 trot as favorite at 2 to 8.

Lexington Uhlian Bingen-Bionde C. Sanders Salem Mass Bob Proctor Queen Uhian Coyce Jones Maxine

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