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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1910
Page
7
Indiana edged Wisconsin 6 to 3 as Gill scored a late fourth quarter field goal and Davis broke free for a 40 yard gain. The Badgers' defense stiffened after a 9-6-3 defeat at Washington Park, with Indiana rallying behind veteran players in a tense midseason clash.
Beaten but not discouraged Wisconsin’s football squad returned from Indianapolis. Coach Barry stresses hard work starting Monday for the Northwestern game. The Badgers offer no excuses, conceding Indiana had the stronger team.
The City Bowling Association approved an Individual membership plan replacing the former team system. A new constitution and by laws will be drafted by Mel C. Knox M. D. Willey and A. G. Kingman. The 25 cent fee grants eligibility for the city and ABC tournaments starting December 20 at the Marion alleys.
Walter Camp urges strict enforcement of new football rules after returning from the Pacific coast. He criticizes western teams for illegal plays and poor officiating. Camp predicts Minnesota will be strongest in the middle west and notes fewer injuries with proper rule enforcement.
Connie Mack reflects on a baseball season, praising the players for consistent performance and a strong final stretch after a Saturday defeat. He credits the team's resilience, confidence, and veteran play that secured the championship.
The Cubs outhit us and played fine ball throughout the series. Our team battled hard, never gave up, and believed they could win until the last minute, but Athletics proved too strong. Connie Mack expertly managed his players as his team excelled in every game. We will attempt another challenge next season.
Indiana Minnesota and Illinois lead the western title chase after Saturday results and earlier games. Michigan, Northwestern, Purdue and Wisconsin faltered with Wisconsin the latest exit. Indiana and Illinois both defeated Chicago University, signaling strong form for the leaders.
Chicago fans faced a crushing defeat as the Athletics dominated all five games. Statistics show Philadelphia leading in batting .322 to Chicago's .234, seven stolen bases to three, and thirty Cubs' strikeouts to eighteen by Cubs pitchers. Attendance reached 124,220 with a $2,062 per player share for the Athletics and $1,375 for the Cubs.
A collection of quotes from George Mullin Mordecai Brown Pop Anson Artie Hofman Fielder Jones Doc White Hugh Fullerton Mack's men Joe Tinker and Charles Comiskey. Each cites the Cubs and Athletics series performance and verdicts on pitching hitting and officiating. Notable: Cobb Anson Hofman Jones White Fullerton Tinker Comiskey weigh in on who deserved the victory.
Huntington defeats Arash Ind by 34 points in a South Side showdown. Strong scoring by Huntington's lineup leads to a dominant win as Arash Ind struggles to keep pace.
Champaign Illinois October 24 Captain Butler and the Illini regulars who saw Indiana trounce Wisconsin are impressed by the Hoosiers strength. Monday active training for the Bloomington game on November 5 was begun with the Illini aided by knowledge of what will be met. The winner of the Hoosier Illini clash may gain a tie for championship honors. Purdue plays at Lafayette next Saturday but is not expected to stop the Illini as attention remains on Indiana.
Ralph Sap Wilson right halfback for Wabash College died in St Louis Sunday after being injured in the St Louis University vs Wabash game Saturday. The Crawfordsville newspaper item reports his death following the Saturday afternoon injury.
Jack Coombs earned a landmark nod by helping the Athletics secure the pennant and delivering three straight wins in two weeks. The piece contrasts his feat with Mordecai Brown, noting Brown's decline and the Cubs’ fading influence against a powerful Athletics lineup.
New York on October 24 Friends of Jack Johnson plan to present a diamond belt to him Monday afternoon before his automobile race with Bar ney Oldfield at Sheepshead Bay. The presentation is a precautionary gesture and Johnson warns he will beat Oldfield or run his machine through the fence, which is believed to be at risk.
Yale coach Ted Coy ranks Harvard first among eastern teams in The New York World interview. He says Harvard has not been scored on and features a strong line and quick backfield, while Yale has been disappointing despite capable material.
Abe Attell recounts Reno fight betting twists and Jeffries decision making. He says Johnson planned to let Jeffries win before last minute changes and reveals how Coleman Little influenced the matchup. Jeffries then collapsed after a supposedly earned victory in training.
A dense listing of planned bouts and racing events unfolds from Philadelphia to New Orleans through the week. Matches feature fighters such as Fitzgerald, Laughery, Langdon, O’Keefe, Attell, Kilbane, Hyland, Brown, and many others across cities like Reading Pittsburg London Kansas City New York Syracuse Lawrenceville Memphis Baltimore Fall River Boston Dayton Webster Richmond Homewood Lancaster Shendadoah Winnipeg and more. Racing opens a twenty four day Pimlico meet continuation with auto races noted in Lawrence Dallas and other locales.
Mackmen too strong as athletics leadership shifts with a new appointee taking charge. The move consolidates control over programs and competition strategy, signaling revised priorities and expected changes in training, recruitment, and governance.
Sunday attendance reached 27,374 and five games total 124,222 in receipts. Distributed shares show players, clubs, athletics, Cubs, and national commission with specific per-player amounts and owners’ portions, based on equal eligibility for the World Series pool.
Chicago reacts to Philadelphia’s 1910 World Series win over the Cubs. Barry’s seventh inning steal and two big innings seal a 4 to 1 series victory for the Athletics. McGillicuddy and Coombs receive praise for reshaping the series, while Cubs’ pitcher Mordecai Brown struggles in the decisive eighth. The piece closes with playful quips and tributes from Phillies fans and a wake in Philadelphia.
Chicago reports Minnesota is favored to win the crucial midway football clash at Marshall Field next Saturday. Coach Stage extends the hero role to Minnesota after a season of gloom predictions, noting only a possible small score consolation for the Maroons.
Reliable pitching by Coombs marks his third straight win in the series. He fanned Tinker and Archer with the bases loaded in the fourth. Edie Collins shone both at bat and in the field, while Jack Berry delivered sensational plays at short. Brown stood firm until the eighth when the Athletics mounted a fierce rally. Schart caught and threw against Kepp in his first game with Dig dettes, and Hank ODay was noted for accurate sowing.
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