Auto Race Officials Are Announced
F E Edwards of Technical Committee examines entered cars as drivers work at the track.
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1910
Page
6
Officials at Speedway Meet Roles Enumerated
Officials at a speedway meet are listed with roles including Referee W C Sedwick Starter F J Wagner and judges Will H Brown Frank H Remy H O Smith Ed G Sourbier and others Also listed are Chief Timer W C Portner Board of Timers John Cox F C Willis Earl Houch J C Styles Technical Committee member F E Edwards Handicapper George A Weideley Announcing Director Tom Hay Director of Secreters Jack Bartley
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Sedwick
F. J. Wagner
Will H. Brown
Frank H. Remy
H. O. Smith
Ed G. Sourbier
Cole
Max Parry
E. W. Elston
W. Hooven
Pat Lynch
W. C. Portner
Board of Timers
John Cox
F. C. Willis
Earl Houch
J. C. Styles
F. E
Auto speedway meeting entries announced for two day event
JOE KELLY reports at the speedway office on Thursday morning for the two day auto racing meeting. Falcar from Chicago, two cars, one driven by Pearce. Cino of Cincinnati, driven by Fritsche, are slated to compete. National cars from Indianapolis feature five racers led by Livingstone. Johnny Aitken and Tom Jenkins are among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Speedway
Falcar
Elgin
Pearce
Cino Car of
Cincinnati
Speedway
Fritsche
Livingstone
Felgin
Johnny Aitken
Tom Kincade
Merz
Arthur Greiner
Chicago
Mulford
Lozier
Rece
Tom Jenkins
Farrell and Brush discuss post season series
New York owners Frank Farrell of the Highlanders and John T. Brush of the Giants met in Chicago on September 1 to explore a post season clash between New York teams. Fans want the games. managers see potential profit, but the Giants hesitate, fearing risk with little gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frank Farrell
Chicago
John T. Brush
Giants
Farrell
Stallings
Highlanders
Auto racing entries listed for Indiana event
Herb Lytle's car and two Hudsons entered by the Indiana automobile company will race under strict AA A rules. The technical committee led by F E Edwards spent Thursday inspecting cars, with many manufacturers named including Fiat De Palma Benz Hearne Marmon Harroun Dawson and others as practice sped around the track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herb Lytle
Fred Steele
Walter Olin
Indiana Automobile Company
F. E. Edwards
Fiat
de Palma
Benz
Hearne
Marmon
Harroun
Dawson
Herrshoff
McCormick
Emmons
Smith
Midland
Ireland
Firestone
Thayer
McFarlan
Barndollar
Clemmons
Speedwell
Jap Clemons
Cole
Endicott
Heaton Starts Dover to Calais Swim After Meyer Defeat
Ted Heaton began his Dover to Calais attempt from England Thursday morning. Burgess and Weedman accompanied him in a boat. After five hours he had logged eight miles with steady progress and showed confidence of victory as the midchannel crossings continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
England
Edward Meyer
English Channel
Ted Heaton
Calais
Burgess
Weedman
Heaton
Chicago businessmen start long auto tour to Chicago
A Los Angeles party led by George Crew millionaire W H Aldrich nephew of Senator Aldrich H G Poney and Rh A Lackey left for Chicago traveling via the Santa Fe trail. The excursion aims to set records for the route though it is for pleasure. The group previously completed a 2800 mile trip from Chicago to San Francisco in 19 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Chicago
George
Crew
W. H. Aldrich
Aldrich
H. G. Poney
Rh. A. Lackey
San Francisco
Errors Galore as Tribe Fall to Brewers in Hoosier Game
The Indiana Hoosiers dropped a 7 to 3 game to the Brewers amid six misplays in one inning and erratic fielding. Brewer Fung sparked the lead with a first inning surge, while Hixon and Coffey delivered key hits as Indianapolis chased, with McCloskey starting Gilligan but McGinnigan finishing the game on the mound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewers
McCloskey
Gilligan
Hibernian
McGignan
Indianapolis
Fung
Larry Cheney
Hixon
Newark
Cheney
O'Day
McGann
Williams
DeGroff
Lewis
Clark
Coffey
Kerns
Tribe
Breen
O’day
Randall
Milligan
Spencer
Carr
Mowe
Charles
All Stars Tour Schedule Expands Across Eight Towns
Frank Bancroft plans the All-Star National and American league tour starting in Cincinnati after the world series. Indianapolis Louisville Kansas City Memphis Chattanooga Atlanta Birmingham New Orleans added, with profitability in Class A towns expected and major cities possibly omitted. Pro moters Wilbern and Livingston meet magnates to secure terms and bolster exhibition appeal. Mike Martin named trainer, joining Harry Tuthill of Detroit. Rumors place Hoblitzer and McLean to fill Bresus han and Konetehy slots, possibly keeping Reds with five participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Frank Bancroft
Indianapolis
Louisville
Kansas City
Memphis
Chattanooga
Atlanta
Birmingham
New Orleans
Messrs
Wilbern
Livingston
Linton
Mike Martin
Harry Tuthill
Tigers
Mike
Hoblitzer
McLean
Bresushan
Konetehy
Reds
England Bird Men Arrive for Harvard-Boston Aviation Meet
Grahame-White and A V Rowe reached Boston to contest for fifty thousand dollars in prizes at the Harvard-Boston aviation meet opening Saturday. Brockins Johnstone and possibly Archie Hoxey of the Wright forces aim to break the American height record, Morane’s 7054 foot ascent at Havre last Monday. Cromwell Dixon plans a dirigible flight from the aviation field to the statehouse to invite Gov. Draper to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Harvard-Boston
Grahame-White
A. V. Rowe
England
Brockins
Johnstone
Archie Hoxey
Wright Forces
Morane
Havre
Cromwell Dixon
Columbus
Dirigible
Statehouse
Gov. Draper
Lewis to Meet Mansfield in Ten Round Showdown
New York report says a key late dog days bout will unfold at the National Sporting Club on Friday night. Harry Lewis arrives from Boston and promises to press Mansfield from the bell, declaring he will prove his mastery in ten rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Sporting Club
Harry Lewis
Harry Mansfield
Lewis
Boston
Mansfield
Entries closed for fall racing stakes at Lexington meet
Entries closed at midnight Wednesday for the fall races in Lexington from September 19 to 28. Practically every well known eastern turf horse is entered in one or more events. A total of 25,000 dollars will be distributed in purses at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Graham Breaks Record in Chicago Handicap Trap
Jay R. Graham shattered local marks at the Grand Chicago handicap event held at the Chicago Gun Club. He hit 315 straight targets amid tough twenty three yard shooting, finishing with a final score of 91 out of 100 as other shooters faced numerous misses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Jay RR. Graham
Seventh Straight Win Pushes Columbus to Therms
Columbus won the seventh straight game in ten innings. Arbogast drove Perring home after Downs was intentionally walked with two out. Wiebhardt delivered timely hits as Barbeau and Shay misplayed balls, Liebhardt pitched well after the third inning. Manager Shay was ejected for abusing Umpire Hayes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Arbogast
Perring
Wiebhardt
Barbeau
Shay
Liebhardt
Feld
Hayes
Baseball matchups across leagues listed for schedule card
American Association games Milwaukee at Indianapolis, St Paul at Louisville, Minneapolis at Toledo, Kansas City at Columbus. National League games Pittsburg at Cincinnati, New York at Philadelphia, Brooklyn at Boston. American League Philadelphia at Washington, Boston at New York. Central League Evansville at Wheeling, Terre Haute at Zanesville, Grand Rapids at Dggton, South Bend at Ft Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Association
Minneapolis
Toledo
St. Paul
Som
Columbus
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Indianapal
Eans
Louisville Ely
Chicago
Pittsboro
Ste
New York Tene
Vsecan
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
St Liouis
Ceea
Brooklyn
Baewees
Boston
Seee
New York Ee
Detroit
Enene
Washington
Meveland
St. Louis
South Bend
Ccaeses
UAL
Ft. Wayne
Eas OL
Dayton Teeene
Wivansville
Oe Awe
Terre Haute
Veke Aw
Mand Rapids
Wheeling Ceree Aetwae
Aanesville
Indianapolis
Louisville
National League
Pittsburg
New York
Brooklin
Central League
Evansville
Wheeling
Zanesville
Grand Rapids
Dggton
Baseball scores from American Association and leagues
Milwaukee defeats Indianapolis 7 to 3 in ten innings while Columbus tops Kansas City 4 to 3. Toledo rain delay. Paul beats Louisville 3 to 0. National League games include Pittsburgh versus New York canceled by rain. American League results show New York 2 Cleveland 1, Washington 8 St Louis 0, Detroit 4 Philadelphia 1. Chicago 5 Boston 0. Central League listing shows South Bend rain and Dayton 2 Grand 1 with oddities in the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Association
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
Columbus
Kansasity
Aehpennars
Toledo
Paul
Louisville
Pittsburg
New York
Cleveland
Washington
St. Louis
Detroit
Philadelphia
Chicago
Boston
South Bend
Wacettaing
St Louis Delegation to Attend Balloon Races
A St Louis population club delegation will travel to Indianapolis for the national balloon race on September 17 to cheer Tony Von Pull. Charles F. Wennecker and Oscar Sontag arranged rooms at the Denison hotel and will be greeted by Beiser's band at Union Station. Balloons include Centennial with Dr A B Lambert, St Louis No 3 with Hi E Honeywell, Sophia with F W Asaman, and St Louis No 4 with F W Walsh. eight balloons total will depart from the speedway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Indianapolis
Tony von Pull
Charles F. Wennecker
Oscar Sontag
Denison Hotel
Union Station
Beiser
Speedway
Major League Clubs Drafting Minor Stars in Cincinnati
In Cincinnati on September 1, national and American league officials gather to oversee minor league player drafts by major league clubs. A National Commission meeting is set for 10 o clock to review evidence in twenty five cases while drafts may begin beforehand. Prominent figures attending include National League President Lynch, American League President Johnson, Brooklyn President Ebberts, Cubs Chief Murphy, St Louis manager O Connor, Detroit owner Navin, Cleveland executives Somers and Barnard, and New York’s Irwin. Several drafts are rumored for Lefty George, a southpaw from Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Hermann
National Baseball Commission
Lynch
National League
Johnson
American League
Ebberts
Brooklyn
McBreen
Boston Americans
Charles W. Murphy
Cubs
Jack O'Connor
St. Louis Americans
Jd. Navin
Detroit
J. Somers
Cleveland
E. S. Barnard
Arthur Irwin
New York
Lefty George
Indianapolis
Boxing Match Plans for 5000 at National League Park
Philadelphia Va September 1 Arrangements are underway to seat 5000 spectators for the six round bout between Al Kaufman and Bill Lang at the National League ballpark next Monday evening Each fighter has posted 2250 to guarantee appearance with promoters setting aside 2500 to be forfeited if the bout is interfered with.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
al Kaufman
Bill Lang
Novelty to Rest as Reward for Futurity Win
Saratoga New York September reports Novelty the top two year old and best colt of the year will rest after a Futurity win. Sam Uicherhon named Wednesday as the retirement date to next season. Novelty ranked as the largest money winner among two year olds this season in Futurity qualifying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
N.Y
Novelty
Sam
Eoele
Owen Moran Bests Burns in Contest
In San Francisco Owen Moran outpointed Frankie Burns over ten rounds under Jim Coffroth management. No decision was awarded in the ring. In New York Joseph Koster reports his arm fully recovered and resumes training for a bantamweight bout with Young Wagoner at the Fairmount athletic club next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Owen Moran
Frankie Burns
Jim Coffroth
Another Trial by Ahlan at Charter Oak Track
Hartford September 1 The next attempt at the world trotting record without a pace maker by the phenomenal Tihdan will be staged at Charter Oak track. Arrangements completed to feature the Grand Circuit meeting’s opening card Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ahlan
Hartford
Conn
Tihdan
Charter Oak Track
Jockey Fatally Injured in Boonville Dash Crash
John Vittola 25 of Owensboro Kentucky was fatally hurt after being thrown from horse Friendly Dan in a half mile dash at Boonville Indiana on Wednesday authorities reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boonville
Ind
John Vittola
Owensboro
Dan
Thompson to take Packey’s clash in Australia plan
Chicago, Sept. 1 Cyclone Johnny Thompson will go to Australia to fight the men chosen for Packey McFarland. Promoter Hugh McIntosh secured Thompson’s pledge to accompany Packey on the trip, despite Packey obeying his mother on the matter. Packey will not retire and aims to meet Ad Wolgast for the lightweight title. Del Eddy has Packey’s signed articles calling for a 138 pound weigh-in four hours before the bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cyclone Johnny” Thompson
Australia
Mmen
Packey McFarland
New York
Hugh McIntosh
McFarland
Pack
Antipodes
Thompson
Packe
Packey
Ad Wolgast
del Eddy
Milwaukee
Wolgast
Des Moines
Avenger Sold To New York Yacht Club Member
One of the season’s fastest racing yachts, the Avenger, was sold Thursday from Henry L. Maxwell of the Larchmont Yacht Club to Daniel Boon of the New York Yacht Club. Built in 1907 by the Herreshoffs, the Avenger will be refitted for next year’s 55 foot L class contests and already boasts a long record of victories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henry L. Maxwell
Larchmont Yacht Club
Daniel Boon
New York Yacht Club
Herreschoffs
Kroh Dominates For Saints In Louisville Shutout
Riezer limited Louisville to three hits as St. Paul blanked Louisville in the third game of the series. Kroh, ex-Cub, pitched for the locals and yielded ten hits while Boucher and Burke starred at the plate and in the field. Lauterd, a new recruit, pitched the final inning for Louisville and performed commendably.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kroh
Saints
Louisville
Riezer
Hut
St. Paul
Cub
Boucher
Burke
Lauterd
Will Quit South Bend Coach Declares Future Uncertain
Wayne Sept 1 Eddie Wheeler manager of South Bend Central League club denied purchasing half-interest of Teri Annis. He also said he will not be with South Bend next year, with two strong offers under consideration, one likely to be accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Colorado E sets world record in Futurity heat at Readville
The Denver colt Colorado E trotted the Futurity heat in a new world record 2 1 3 for three year olds despite a strong headwind. Native Bell withdrew, Lady Green Goods chased. Macey drove Colorado E to a ten length victory while forecasts suggest Harvester may challenge next. Colorado F led heat two in 2 07% but failed to overtake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Denver
Colorado E
Readville
Lady Green Goods
Colorado Eo
Colorado F
William G. Bradley
New York
Mr. Estabrook
Macey
Bradley
Harvester
Massachusetts
Hailworthr
Lilly Burke
Dudie Archdale
Bisa
Colorado FE
The
Bondsmain
Wai
B. F
Grandy
Eva Bellini
Dickerson
Emily Ellen
McDonald
Directum Regent
Bik. m
Directum Kelly
Milam
Wee Best
Nell Gentry
Leftwich
Healy
Oduestill
Bik
McManerman
Purs Bervaldy
Tramp
Murphy
Captain Cute
Skuhen
Temrolaine
Barnes
Vessors
Myrile Granett
Asa Wilkes
Ch. i
Evan Wilkes
Vyereeeereeeees
Opie Ee
Teauty Wilkom
Cinharatal
Postseason Games Planned Between South Bend and Ft Wayne
Arrangements are being made for two post season series of games between South Bend and Ft Wayne to be played at Ft Wayne. The matchups will determine regional standings and attract local fan interest as the two teams vie for playoff positioning this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Ind
Ft. Wayne
Brewers and Hoosiers play an afternoon game at Washington Park
The Brewers face the Hoosiers in a midweek game with a twelve game road stretch to end the season. A Labor Day doubleheader is possible if three postponed Columbus and Indianapolis games are played. Errors and misplays plagued the Brewers in the night game, with O Day and Williams misbehaving.
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Brewers
Columbus
Indianapolis
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