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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1909

Page

6

Yale Captain Ted Coy Averages Power On Gridiron

Yale captain Ted Coy stands as a formidable football figure, praised for strength, endurance, and leadership. The standout back, born in Connecticut and bred in Yale traditions, scored ten touchdowns last year and is noted as a premier punter and kicker. Coy aims to propel Yale to victory over Harvard and Princeton, seeking a triumphant season.

Ted” Coy Yale Am Eli Harvens Cambridge Coy Athete Connecticut Yale University East Blue Eleven Ted Princeton Coyana Harvard Crimson

Cobb Signs Out as Automobile Driver Debut in New York Atlanta Run

Ty Cobb signs with Chalmers-Detroit to drive its "30" in the New York to Atlanta race on Oct. 25. He plans winter auto racing in the South. The car, Old Reliable, began in 1908 with a Detroit to Pontiac 208 mile daily run, later touring Denver to Mexico and Munsey tours. Cobb will pilot a 1,050 mile contest run.

Detroit Mich Ty Cobb New York Atlanta Cobb South Pontiac Billy Knipper Denver Mexico

Ty Cobb to stand trial in Cleveland November 22

Ty Cobb, freed on a $500 bond after pleading not guilty to a charge of cutting with intent to wound related to an alleged stabbing of Night watchman George Stanfield of the Huvo tel Euclid. Trial set for November 22 in the common pleas court. Cobb’s lawyer sought a later date but a Detroit witness who is playing in Cuba could not return until Thanksgiving. Cobb left for New York City and will drive to Atlanta, Georgia after traveling from Cleveland.

Cleveland Ty Cobb George Stanfield Huvotel Euclid Common Pleas Court KR. E. McKisson Cobb Detroit

Pleasant Ways for Summer Days on Grand Trunk System

Double track routes from Chicago to New York via Niagara Falls and from Chicago to Boston via Central Vermont and Boston and Maine. Connections extend Grand Trunk to Montreal Quebec and Portland. Special low fare descrip­tive literature available from W. S. Cookeen A G P A 135 Adams Street Chicago.

Grand Trunk Lehigh Valley Chicago New York Niagara Falls Grand Trunk-Central Vermont Boston & Maine Boston Grand Trunk Railway Montreal Quebec Portland W. S. Cookeen Adems Street

World Series Pictures Extended at Orpheum Theater

The World Series baseball films featuring Pirates and Tigers stars will run at the Orpheum for three more days. The success prompted management to extend the run, showing key plays including appearances by Gwen Bush Hans Wagner Ty Cobb George Mullin and other notable players.

Mads Gwen Bush Hans Wagner Tyrus Cobb George Mullin

Punts and Tackles Shake Indiana in Preparations for Wisconsin

Indiana shifts Cotton Berndt to defensive back to aid punt returns as Gill fields punts against Wisconsin. Miller, Notre Dame star, leaves with a knee injury and will miss Saturday’s game with the Michigan Aggies. Purdue struggles, DePauw eyes Rose, while Wabash faces St. Louis University as Coach Harper reviews the lineup. Several Indiana players suffer injuries including Markel, Gisler, Williams, Elliott, Hopkins, and others.

Cotton Berndt Indiana Gill Wisconsin Cartwright Wintera Miller Notre Dame Michigan Agetes Purdue Reible Rose DePauw Vanderbilt Clark Capt. Standau Wabash St. Louis University Harper Scarlet Markel Gisler Roger Williams Eliott Hopkins

Butler in AMD Shape for Quakers

Butler and Earlham clash at Washington Park on Saturday in a key football matchup that could eliminate one team from the secandary championship. Butler faces rough Quakers in poor condition with limited practice due to bad weather. Coach Gipe pushes a strong lineup while non Field work resumes tonight under officials Tighe, Hill, FaGaceck, and Kels.

Butler-Earlham Washington Park Butler Gipe Charles Tighe Indiana Omaire Phip Hill Scntt FaGaceck Kelns Dartmouth

Reilly Likely Named Yale Varsity Baseball Coach

Boston October 21 Barney Reilly Yale infielder and former White Sox player is expected to be appointed head coach of Yale varsity baseball for next season. He attends Yale law school and has led fall practice in Capt Philbin’s absence. Ed Walsh of the White Sox may coach the pitchers if Reilly is chosen.

Boston Mass Barney Reilly Yale Chicago White Sox Reilly Brockton Yale Law School Capt. Philbin Ed Walsh White Sox Walsh Billy Lush Tad Jones McGraw New York Giants Howard Jones

Jeffries To Fight Johnson In Match Bid This Spring

Jim Jeffries confirms perfect condition and plans a world title bout with Jack Johnson in March or April. Promoter Coffroth expects to top all offers, with Jeffries side bets around 10000 dollars. Jeffries travels from Cape Race aboard the Lusitania and arrives amid strong sporting interest.

New York Jim Jeffries Johnson Jeffries Cape Race Lusitania Jack Johnson Mission Street George Little Jim Ceffroth San Francisco Coffroth Carlsbad Bohemia Jeff Forth Coast Tommy Burns Sam Berger Hotel Albany Berger

Dr Roller High Brow of Wrestling Tops Card at Tomlinson Hall

One of the sport’s best advertised wrestlers, Dr B F Roller faces Charles Olson the light-heavyweight champion and also wrestles Frank Prindiz on the same night, aiming to throw both men. A Penn medical graduate and former Seattle practitioner, Roller’s life story appeals widely.

Dr. B. F. Roller Charles Olson Tomlinson Hall Roller Frank Prindiz de Pauw University School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania Pennsy Seattle Frauy Roller Ena Pacific Coast Auremmer Indiana Farmer Burns Ruiler Frank Gotch

Manhattans Tie Deweys for First After Five-Game Win

The Manhattans defeated the Shermans five games to two to share first place in the Independent Bowling league with the Deweys who split even with the Centrals. The Pastimes lost to the Capitols as the Capitols posted team highs of 917. Chandler led the Pastimes with 21 while Wagner of the Manhattans added a 223 in his final attempt.

Manhattans Deweys Shermans Centrals Capitols Chandler Wagner

Drivers Make Mile a Minute Around Vanderbilt Circuit

New York October twenty first. With ten days to race, four drivers began Vanderbilt cup practice. Matson and Dingley in Chalmers-Detroits posted about a mile a minute in the best laps. Knipper in a Chalmers-Detroit and Harding in an Apperson also practiced as flagmen controlled intersections during three hours of racing work.

Knipper Chalmers-Detroit Harding

Santa Fe Establishes Telephone Dispatching 800-Mile Route

The Santa Fe railway authorized replacing telegraph with telephone for train dispatching on the Bakersfield California to Albuquerque New Mexico line, a distance of 800 miles. Officials say the system will be extended as rapidly as possible until fully implemented.

Los Angeles Cal Santa Fe Railway Bakersfield Albuquerque N. M

Y M C A Chess Tournament Results

The Y M C A chess tournament continued last night with Section A matches. Blue defeated Brown and Spencer, Brown beat Etine, Lesson beat Wells, Eiabt beat Blue, Lesson and Brown won, Shera beat Rabb and Stine, Etine beat Blue, Spencer beat Brown, and Wells beat Stine.

Blue Brown Spencer Tine Lesson Wells Eiabt Shera Rabb Stine Etine

Cobb and Denby Plan November Georgia Trip

Detroit congressman Denby will spend several weeks with Ty Cobb in Georgia in November. He will hunt in the northern part of the state and travel with gun and dog during the trip.

Detroit Mich Denby Ty Cobb Georgia

FAN-BALL card base ball game gains national reach

George E. Bruner vice-president and general manager of the FAN-BALL COMPANY reports the new card base ball game is selling well in Pittsburg and Indianapolis where it has delighted players. The game mirrors professional baseball with scores hits and plays and can be played as a game or contest appealing to all ages. Indianapolis parties conceived it and local businessmen will market it widely.

George E. Bruner Fan-Ball, Company Holliday Pittsburg Indianapolis

The Gem Laundry advertises family washings and ironing

Small local notice for The Gem Laundry offering family washings by the pound, rough dry and all flat pieces ironed. Phone number 1671 provided for service inquiries.

GEM Laundry

Denison Barber Shop Opens With 12 Chairs

A new Denison barbershop offers whisker trimming and pompadour haircuts as its specialties. The shop features twelve chairs and positions itself as a premier grooming spot in the city.

Denison

Coffroth Plans Jeffries Bout With Johnson Bid

San Francisco promoter James W Coffroth left for New York to press aJeffries Johnson match and offer guaranteed or percentage based terms. He expects tough bidding but believes San Francisco can land the big attraction. He also eyeing Ketchel Langford and Frayne Towell winner versus Battling Nelson bouts.

San Francisco James W. Cuotiroth New York James J. Jeffries Jack Johnson Jeffries Coffroth Kaley Ketchel Sam Langford Frayne Towell Ne'som

Auto throws suspicion on Regent fight

In San Francisco on a Tuesday night, Stanley Ketchel appeared in a brand new $560 auto, fueling gossip about the recent Ketchel versus Johnson fight. Critics question the odds and the pictures, noting Ketchel’s modest earnings and the large car purchase after a $5,000 side bet loss and a risky 15 round bout. The revelation casts doubt on the fight’s integrity and Ketchel’s manager faces pressure to counter the negative impression.

San Francisco Cal Stanley Ketchel Ketchel Johnson Fihters Kezebel Britt

Majestics Sweep Thirteens in Elks Bowling Series

Berner led the winners with a 220 high, while Ziegler of the Thirteens rolled 211 as Majestics swept the series in last night’s Elks Bowling action.

Majestics Elks Berner Ziegler

Marion County Council Special Meeting Notice

Notice of a special meeting of the Marion County Council to be held at the Court House in Indianapolis on Friday November a 1905 at 10 o clock a m. Auditor Albert Sahm signs dated October 21 1909.

Marion County Council Court House Indianapolis Albert Sahm Marion County

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