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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1910
Page
6
Indianapolis club plans to acquire fewer, higher quality players for next season. President Watkins says they will pay more per player rather than assembling many cheaper options, aiming for stars developed from solid talent. Practice window at Washington Park may feature fewer players, each with proven ability.
Champaign Illinois October 25 Head Coach Arthur Hall returned from Indianapolis full of information on the Hoosiers ambitious to down Chicago. Hall sees a championship tie within reach and expects a stiff battle as Capt Butter and his men boast. The Illini ride a confident mood with Purdue not worrying them, focusing on Indiana game significance and Sheldon’s possible spectator status.
Terry Fitzgerald and Frank Loughery boxed in a fast Westend Athletic Club bout. Fitzgerald showed cleaner hitting while Loughery pressed throughout, delivering tough exchanges and keeping spectators on their feet.
In Reading Pennsylvania on Monday night Tommy Langdon out fought Tommy O Keefe through six rounds of their ten round wind up. O Keefe pressed back in the last round to force a draw.
Ralph Wilson died from injuries suffered in the St. Louis game last Saturday. Recitations were dismissed until the funeral set for Wednesday afternoon at the late residence eight miles north of Crawfordsville. The college honors him highly and debates whether to field a football team next season while other athletics continue. The body arrived Monday evening at 7 50 with students, freshmen forming two wreaths and leading the procession to the morgue.
Chicago reports that the post-season baseball series planned for Kansas City has been canceled. Cincinnati promoter D A Fletcher is expected to announce the move after Cubs players, including Artie Hofman Mordecai Brown and Evers, returned their $300 checks, citing the scheme as a failure and not fearing the national commission.
New York October 25 Henry Horner an American jockey who rode thirty eight winners from fifty four mounts in St. Petersburg and Moscow returned to the United States aboard the Hamburg American liner Cincinnati Monday. He will ride again for M J Berson under a contract paying five thousand dollars for the next season.
Louis Robie, owner of a musical show in Toledo, wired a $500 weekly offer for five weeks to Philadelphia pitcher Jack Coombs. Coombs is expected to join the troupe in Toledo on Thursday.
Philadelphia report recalls Mrs. Mary McGillicuddy, mother of Connie Mack, as she reflects on his rise from a boot shop to baseball fame. She recalls his early earnings, now banked in Meriden, and notes his indulgent motherly pride and satisfaction with his season.
New York on October 25 reports the vaudeville team Christopher Matthewson known as Peerless Matty John Myers known as Big Chief and Miss May Tully debut at Hammerstein's in a skit titled Curves. They mix baseball and theater showing modest play but strong audience appeal. Myers wears Indian outfit and Matty rescues the heroine striking out the redskin to end the scene. Flowers were tossed to the performers.
The Southern league of baseball associations met in Birmingham with eight clubs represented. Judge W M Kavanaugh of Little Rock presided as president. The salary limit dropped from 3200 to 3000 per season including the playing manager. The limit for players rose from fourteen to sixteen, with twenty allowed during the first thirty days. Montgomery was fined 500 for exceeding the salary limit and pitcher rule, who was made a free agent.
Amateur football notes report the Second Mapletons edging Bridgeport 6 to 5 on Sunday, October 23, with Engling and Saxton officiating. Requests for next Sunday game and 105-pound matches were noted, including a 10 to 10 tie between Iroquois and Miami juniors and Hanna’s withdrawal affecting the Troquois. Call North 1446 after 6 pm for games.
Julia Ketchel, mother of slain middleweight Stanley Ketchel, asks probate court to appoint James A. Lombard as special administrator of the estate valued at about $18,000 with $8,000 in realty and $10,000 in personal property. Ketchel earned about $100,000 in boxing.
New York October 25 Willie Hoppe the billiard expert jumped to the lead in his handicap match at Doyle's billiard academy Tuesday night defeating Albert Cutler 300 to ANB in the opening game. Hoppe posted an average of ten and a high run of 108.
Philadelphia October 25 Edward Trowbridge Collins known as Kid Die, second baseman of the Philadelphia Athletics, is to marry Miss Mabel Doane of Clifton Heights on November 3. Collins is a Columbia graduate and joined the Athletics after a scout from Connie Mack signed him. He was among the top hitters last season. Five Athletics players will marry this winter. Connie Mack, a long widower, will wed a local girl. Jack Coombs and Eddie Plank are also engaged. Jack Barry announced his engagement to Miss Margaret McDonough of Boston.
New York date line reports a crowd at Sheepshead Bay for the Johnson Oldfield auto race priced at five thousand dollars per side. Johnson reportedly boasted fierce feats, prompting expectations of reckless driving and potential injury as the two five mile heats unfold.
Notre Dame Indiana October 25 coach Longman rearranges the squad with Cupid Glynn returning at guard. Diebold moves from guard to center on the second eleven, Matthews shifts back to end, and Darlas takes over quarterback duties after solid play in Saturday’s game.
New York on October 25 reports Christy Mathewson, star pitcher for the New York Nationals, named as founder and probable nominee for president of a New York checker club formed to attract two major international contests to the city.
Boston reports that Dr B F Roller of Seattle defeated John Parell in straight bouts Monday night. The opening match lasted 25 minutes 5 seconds and the second 14 minutes 50 seconds, both won by half Nelsons.
Abe Attell title holder from New Orleans clash announced for November 13 at the West Side Athletic Club in a twenty round world featherweight championship bout against Frank Conley of Kenosha Wisconsin.
New York Oct 25 Russell Ford Yankee star admitted signing with Fletcher the Cincinnati man behind a proposed third major league. Reported also considering offers are Ty Cobb Charley Street and Walter Johnson. Seventy five stars have signed or promised to join the new organization.
The Nationals lead the Manufacturers league after two wins over the Kahns while Overlands fall to American Cans and Premiers drop to Spades. In Y M C A alleys, Broadways Evangelicals and Vestal posted scores with Christian Central Avenues and Roberts Park Memorials also tallying totals.
Cincinnati October 25 The first off season baseball trade may be announced in a few days involving the Reds and Phillies and president Herrmann.
Thousands in Philadelphia greet the Athletics as champions returning from Chicago. Connie Mack leads with Ben Shibe. police separate players from jubilant fans as the crowd fills Broad Street to the Bellevue-Stratford. Shouts honor Mack Collins and Coombs amid mobbed arrivals.
The Minnesota Gophers enter the final practice days before traveling to Chicago to face the Maroons. Assistant coach Sig Harris praised Chicago Northwestern improvements and warned Minnesota players not to underestimate their stiff challenge.
Madison Oct 25 Wisconsin football players were unable to scrimmage as Coach Barry ran signal practice. Fullback Benson, hurt in previous games, may quit the squad with Samps likely to fill the role. Pete Murphy has displaced Bronstadt at guard as Wisconsin looks to stay competitive.
Chicago manager Frank Chance plans a 1911 lineup overhaul focusing on pitching and youth. He aims to replace older stars with 36 newcomers, evaluating prospects like Zimmerman at third and Archer as catcher, while keeping core outfielders Schulte Sheckard and Hofman.
Bloomington Indiana October twenty fifth Sheldon uses a break in training after a tough Wisconsin game to keep players from becoming stale. Several players are banged up but injuries are not serious and the squad will regain top form for the Illinois game through two weeks apart hard games and rest periods.
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