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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1908
Page
6
New York reports cross and Packy McFarland claiming bravado for a decisive bout tonight. Cross pledges speed and a fearless clash while McFarland touts his unbeaten record and edge in speed as the main factors for victory.
Kermit Roosevelt son of the president placed third in the Harvard freshmen two mile at Cambridge on October 21. He led early and stayed near the front before Groves overtook in the final stretch. Boyd finished second. Time 11 11 1-5.
Nine trotters bought by W. Schlessinger Co. of Vienna were shipped from Lexington to New York for a Saturday steamship departure. The consignment includes Shadeland Fustaleer 2 09 Marvilette 2 00 Petigrew 2 10 Murray M 2 14 Countess Alice 2 15 Dr Bodkin 2 18 Janie Hudson 2 26 Lillie Young 2 09 and a Prodigal weanling.
D. Rohan at 1011 N Arsenal announces new stair components including grilles, columns, models and fixtures with a contact update and new phone number 2297 for inquiries.
Kansas City franchise may change hands within three weeks as John G Kling shows readiness to purchase from George Tebeau. Kling would pay a stiff price including park lease and last year’s uniforms and even accept stock. Tebeau would sell if offered ample money. Kling hopes to bring nine new Mayers and secure Chicago consent to play here.
Special to the Indianapolis Star. Cincinnati and Oct 21. President Herrmann denies persistent reports that Clarke Griffith has been signed to manage the Reds next season. He says no decision will be made until directors and stockholders are consulted at the annual meeting next month. Rumors also place Ban Johnson aiming to oust Joe Cantillon in Washington to install Griffith, though Cantillon’s contract runs through next season.
Cincinnati Ohio October 21 Latonia Jockey Club clashes with the racing commission as the license for the track is revoked making it an outlaw plant for the time being. The club will seek a restraining order in Kenton county circuit court to halt further action pending a review under the commission's authority. The dispute centers on betting.
About 6,000 fans watched the Cubs beat the Tigers 7 to 1 in Terre Haute. Mordecai Brown was presented at home plate with a silver chest funded by local fans. Absentees Chance and Jennings and Kling’s absence dampened the crowd. Cecil Ferguson, Boston Nationals pitcher, umpired. The Tigers dispersed after the game while many Cubs returned to Chicago.
The boxing match between George Lyton secretary of the Illinois Athletic club and Anthony Drexel Biddle of Philadelphia has been called off Lyton fractured his shoulder during training for the contest
The All America Team is chosen with players from major clubs: Catcher Kling Chicago National, Patcher Matheweon New York National, First Base Chase New York American, Second Base Lajoie Cleveland, Short Stop Wagner Pittsburgh, Third Base Devlin New York, Left Field Magee Philadelphia, Center Field Donlin New York, Right Field Cobb Detroit American. Substitutes include Bresnahan New York catcher, Brown Chicago pitcher, Chance Chicago first base, Evers Chicago second base, Bridwell New York shortstop, Steinfeldt Chicago third base, Hofman outfielder.
New York car trials on the Vanderbilt cup route began at daylight with drivers noting the oily surface. Robertson in a Locomobile set the fastest morning time at 21 minutes 30 seconds, just shy of his prior mark. Luttgen in a German Vanderbilt car followed with 23 minutes 10 seconds, and the Knox car covered 17 miles in 15 minutes 40 seconds as cars were weighed for Saturday’s big event.
Earlham college, after beating Franklin college, prepares to face Wittenberg at Springfield Ohio while still needing to defeat Butler Rose Poly and DePauw to clinch the Indiana secondary championship. Rose’s upset of Wabash changes the outlook and DePauw remains a strong foe as coach Vail expresses confidence.
Marvin Hart was awarded the bout as Sullivan was penalized for repeated low blows in the fifth. The Louisville fighter had the better edge early but Sullivan later blamed a slow start and holding back until Hart tired.
Marvin Hart of Louisville defeats Jack Sullivan of Boston after five rounds in a scheduled 12 round fight at the Armory Athletic club. Hart accuses Sullivan of repeated low blows to Hart’s groin as the bout ends following a stiff right that staggers Sullivan.
Cray of the Water Company earned high honors with a 23. Gruner of the Browns took second with 206. The Capital Nationals beat Central Unions in three tight games. The Water Company swept the Browns to move into second place. The Liebers captured the Abbatols in three, while the Taggnarts defeated the Ballards. The Water Company led all teams with scores of 1897 and 853.
Detroit Oct 21 Eddie Willets of the Tigers eloped with Miss Emma Jenereaux of Hull Quebec last Saturday and wed at Rev Thomas Manning's home in Windsor The couple's families had opposed the marriage leading to the secret elopement Willets pitched for the Tigers in an exhibition game in Chicago and later played at Terre Haute Ind
The match between Americus Gus Schoenlein and Charlie Olson of Indianapolis is set for Friday night November 6 at the Eureka Athletic Club Baltimore to decide the light heavyweight championship of America. Olson is little known in the East but has a West record that marks him as one of the toughest foes Americus has faced.
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