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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1909
Page
6
Pirates travel to Detroit for sixth game with a seventh tied to outcome. Commission votes to decide location by coin flip results in Detroit, rule ensures a Saturday final if needed. Neutral-site idea rejected as fans plan seat sales in both cities.
In Lexington on October 14 Major Mallow driven by W H Mallow of Washington D C won the Blue Grass Handicap a one and a half mile dash for pacers on the Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders seventh day card. Ten starters competed and early positions were listed with distances behind the leader noted. Separately Pittsburg officials rebut a Dispatch article alleging manipulation of championship series games urging full public inquiry if substantiated and defending integrity of the sport.
Lexington, Ky Oct 14 Ed A Tipton announced D Comyn Moran the New York banker consigned the speedy 3 year old Czarevena 2 07 14 to the Old Glory sale in Madison Square Garden New York in November Dick Wilson Rushville Ind and JC Crabtree have split with Crabtree taking Hedgeward Boy and Lady Maud C from Wilsons charge and turning them over to Charles Dean The trouble began at Springfield NL and court action is likely before settlement
Pirates pitcher Summers took the loss as Detroit Tigers fall behind in a world series game. Davy Jones, Fred Clarke, Crawford and Sam among others contribute with homers and key hits as Pirates press ahead but Tigers fail to overtake. Schmidt is criticized for erratic catching and throwing in a tense matchup between champion clubs.
Pittsburg report says the Pirates slugged past the Tigers 8 to 4 on Forbes Field. Babe Adams pitched superbly for the Pirates, limiting Detroit’s offense while Sam Crawford and Davy Jones led the hitting with key extra bases and two-baggers. Summers faltered early, allowing three first-inning runs before fading.
In San Francisco October 14 seats for the Mission street arena championship bout between Jack Johnson and Stanley Ketchel went on sale yesterday. Both men pause strenuous training for film work and will otherwise stay in trim. Ketchel weighs 175 pounds, Johnson about 197, down 12 pounds from prior. Betting odds remained 0 to 4 against Ketchel.
Fort Smith Arkansas communicates to Fort Smith Commercial league officers that a Hoosier team may train there next season. It cites ideal climate for spring camps, a first class ball park, and ample facilities. City boasts 4000 population, seven railroads, coal mining growth and strong business backing for camps with quarters and baths.
In England, managers threaten removal of fighters who hug or stall as reports praise a return to pure English boxing. Correspondents support the protest against clinching and cuddling seen as a deviation from Jem Mace's tradition. The debate over Americanized style prompts close scrutiny of King's Hall management.
Wagner was hit in the back by a seventh inning pitch and endured a long moment before recovering to steal two bases in quick succession. Mullin to start today as Tigers fight to stay in the race. Three homers set a World Series record, as Clarke, Jones and Crawford connect with the high temporary fences. Attendance was 21,706, receipts $82,173 with distributions shared between the commissions and clubs. Cobb limited action, Delehanty shines for Detroit, and Wilson appears in field for the first time in the series.
Chicago Oct. 14 President Co W Murphy of the Cubs paid a $500 fine to the national commission to soothe Magnate Mac Caffrey of Toronto. The payment followed a dispute over telegraphic communication with Pitcher Frank Pfeffer about joining Chicago during the Eastern league flag chase. The commission warned Murphy to pay within 72 hours or face revocation of the Cubs NL franchise and free agency for players.
In Boston the Americans shut out the Nationals 2 0 in the fourth game of the series. Col lins, a youngster, outpitched Mathewson allowing four scattered hits. Speaker starred with two runs batted in and saved two by catching fly balls after hard hits. Doyle Bridwell and McConnell earned fielding honors. Attendance 5,240 with gross receipts of 2 338.1. Of that sum 232 went to the National Commission 88 to owners and 1 357 to players. The series moves to New York today.
Johnny Murphys of Detroit defeated Charge by Young McGovern of Toledo by knockout in the third round of a scheduled six round match. The punch was an uppercut to the jaw.
The Denison Barber Shop advertises twelve chairs and claims finest work in the city. Services include whisker trimming and pompadour hair cutting with specialty styling.
The article notes 1,706 attendees and receipts of 32,175 for a game. The National Commission earned 3,217.50 while each club owner received 14,477.55. Players no longer share receipts beyond the first four games. Five games total receipts reach 156,108 with 117,347 attending. Each club owner now has 36,786.15 and the National Commission 15,610.80.
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