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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1909
Page
6
Detroit crowds study a baseball collision ending Tom Jones’s season as he suffers a broken collarbone after a hard play against Chief Wilson. The piece also profiles Stanley Ketchel, comparing him to Bob Fitzsimmons and noting Ketchel’s middleweight status and upcoming bout.
Lil Sa Sager third baseman for Bevanaville Central league team had surgery at St. Mary's hospital in Evansville Indiana yesterday His condition is not considered serious and he is expected to recover promptly.
Boston Nationals star Bad Bill Oahlen receives unconditional release from President Dovey on October 15 in Boston Massachusetts. Team officials did not disclose future plans for the veteran player and the decision ends his stint with the club. The move likely reshapes the Nationals roster as management evaluates options ahead of upcoming season.
The Cubs defeated the White Sox 219 1 in a tense Internecine series clash, pulling within one win of Chicago’s championship. Evers and Sheckard sparked the offense while Overall limited the Sox to one run. Nearly 9,000 fans attended in cold, windy conditions as receipts totaled 5312.00 with shares distributed among National Commission, players, and clubs.
Margin easily won the West stakes in straight heats at Lexington as rain halted remaining action. Four heats in the 2:12 pace were decided with Flora Coffee taking two heats and Meadow Brook and Beauty Wilkes one each. Flora Coffee faulted in two heats, costing a possible win.
Detroit and Pittsburgh battled to a 3-3 tie in a seven game World Series, with Mullin’s steady pitching carrying Detroit through to a ninth inning escape. The series shifts to Bennett Park tomorrow for the decisive game as Mullin and Wills duel again and the Tigers seek the title.
Detroit article notes no game today to allow ticket sales and rest for star pitchers. Pittsburg relies on Babe Adams as their only hope while Wild Bill Donovan or Mullin may start if conditions permit. Series closes with a guaranteed finish on Saturday.
The seven game World Series ends with Detroit Tigers and Pittsburgh Pirates tied, as neither team wins two straight. Promotions for exhibition games offered by Blumenstock and Syracuse promoter. Pirates pass due to series costs and travel. Schmidt and Frede Clarke criticized for pitching as Detroit dominates batting and base running errors cost Pirates. Umpires demand higher pay. weather and attendance affect gate receipts and shares.
New York October 15 reports Battling Hurley and Tommy Murphy plan a 12 round bout in Boston on October 28 contingent on Armory club accepting Murphy’s terms. Hurley has accepted and a final decision is expected today.
Vanderbilt Cup entries rise after Philadelphia visit. Merz and Aiken will drive in a field including Chalmers-Detroit, Isotta owned by Clifford V. Brokaw driven by Joe Seymour, two Italian Fiats, Buick pilots Louis Chevrolet and Bob Burman, two Nationals with Merz and Aiken, two Simplex cars, Henry B. Harris and George Robertson entries, plus a Moon and possible Renaults shaping a strong start.
J W Kurzon of New York City arrived from St Louis to attempt a 000 prize on his Far num biplane. The Speedway becomes an air laboratory with Charles Crout supervising mechanical work and Georges Osmont assisting. Albert V Paulson from Northwood ND exhibits his Paulson Aeronet the Gold Bug.
The YMCA's of the Business Bowling league won two straight games to take first place. The Post offices fell to the Laycocks while the Blacks beat the Lilybs. Laycocks led the team scoring with 75 in their opening game, MecKittrick of the Laybacks topped individuals with NS.
New York report states Tommy Murphy did not receive transportation from Kansas City promoters who had him slated for a ten round bout with Tommy Mowatt tonight.
Boston Americans beat the New York Nationals 5 to 4 to close the post-season series in New York. Speaker starred for Boston with three runs batted in. Cold weather kept attendance low, with 79 fans watching. Total five game receipts reached 312,862.50, split between Boston and New York players and staff.
Neenah Wis Oct 16 Eddie McGorty the middleweight boxer has left for New York and will sail for England next Saturday He hopes to secure a bout with Tom Thomas the English middleweight champion after his match with Hugo Kelly of New Orleans was called off.
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