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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1910
Page
6
Indianapolis club signs pitching prodigy Johnson subject to major league draft before September 15. Watkins questions the new independent league talk as hot air while noting tampering rumors around pitcher Craig and outlining an upcoming 1911 Indianapolis speedway race with a record purse.
Jefferson Livingston, promoter of the all star baseball tour barred by the national commission, considers purchasing the St Louis American League club. Reports say the club is for sale and Livingston has asked for an option. Hedges seeks $250,000 for the property.
Louisville fell 4 to 2 to Columbus as hits failed to come in clusters against pitcher Cook who escaped several poor innings. Perring starred with four hits in five at bats, delivering the feature batting performance of the game.
Ty Cobb of the Detroit Tigers, regarded as the greatest batsman, is shown in four poses at the plate. The images capture his bunt, an attempt to outguess a pitcher, facing the pitch, and a full swing. His hitting prowess is complemented by strong base running, enabling him to turn infields into hits.
The Woolginst McFarland title bout in Milwaukee faces jeopardy as Star athletic club representatives have not posted forfeits and articles of agreement stay unsigned. Johnny McFarland has $1000 with the Empire club of Chicago and insists Packey will fight unless paid. Mackey plans to train at Ola Lake and will be joined by sparring partner Pat Kinnealy along with Hugo Kelly and Johnny Conlon.
In Toledo on September 8 Indianapolis pitcher Linke lost to Vinegar Bill Essick in a 2 to 1 game with the Hens. Indianapolis scored in the ninth but failed to tie. Essick yielded four hits. Key plays featured Mil ligan and Zinn making stunning catches and Williams at second base. Toledo pressed for second place as Columbus loomed. Freeman started the second with a double, Elwert scored, and O Day ran in on a wild throw.
New York veteran referee Charlie White says Sam Langford can force champion Johnson to fight hard for a period under twenty rounds. White praises Langford’s punching seen in Boston and notes Joe Jeanette’s defeat by Langford last Tuesday as part of the hype.
Hartford race notes indicate after rain Charter Oak track reopened. Gamar, Indiana stallion, considered top contender though ill, with General H and others dueling for the $10,000 stakes as 200 trotting horses prepare Thursday. Other starters include Demarest, Teasel, Soprano, Benvola and Aquin plus Alice Roosevelt and more.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions names like Mike Wiles and Dr Bex with unclear context and date 2:11y. The readable items are sparse but indicate a notable figure or event placeholder rather than a full report.
The regatta committee at Marion Massachusetts extends elimination races for a few days due to Kiel’s different forecasted conditions. Cima and Beaver have shown strength in light winds, while Throwell remains to prove in stronger breeze and choppy seas before selecting challengers to sail abroad.
Breen misthrows after missing a third strike on Toucher, letting the visitors win 4 to 2 in the tenth inning of a midweek game in Milwaukee.
New York report notes D A Fletcher of Cincinnati claims to form a third major league to rival the National and American leagues. He says he has 6 million dollars pledged and would place a team in New York City, threatening to disrupt baseball. Officials in New York say they know little and will await details. Fletcher objects to the National Commission’s refusal to sanction a post season tour under his management by American and National league players.
New York reports John B. Madden owner of Hamburg Place plans to race in France and England next season. He will use most of his home-bred stock and may assist Sam Wdreth by training the Hildreth stable if the offer is accepted.
California's Al Kaufman meets Michigan's Al Kubiak in a six round boxing match scheduled for September 19 at the Armory Athletic Club after a Wednesday weigh-in.
Ty Cobb, in Detroit, was diagnosed with one good eye and one defective eye after Dr. Robert W. Gillman examined him. The right eye is inflamed and largely unused in batting, forcing Cobb to rely on his left eye for judging pitches. The physician ordered rest and internal as well as local treatment, but Cobb insisted on joining the team in Cleveland.
The National Baseball Commission ruled that the sale of George Craig from Trenton to Indianapolis stands, despite claims of interference by Brooklyn and Chicago clubs. Evidence suggested Craig held out for part of the purchase, but the commission found no obstruction and affirmed the transfer.
Baseball results from the American Association, National League, American League, and Central League outline scores for Toledo Indianapolis Columbus Louisville St Paul Milwaukee Minneapolis Kansas City Philadelphia Brooklyn Chicago New York Boston Pittsburg St Louis Washington New York Philadelphia Cleveland Detroit and teams Evansville Terre Haute South Bend Grand Rapids Darton Ft Warne Zanesville Wheeling. Several games ended decisively while others were rained or incomplete.
Indianapolis at Toledo Columbus at Louisville Minneapolis at Kansas City St Paul at Milwaukee Brooklyn at Philadelphia Cincinnati at Chicago Boston at New York Chicago at St Louis Detroit at Cleveland Philadelphia at Boston New York at Washington Wheeling at Zanesville Terre Haute at Evansville South Bend at Grand Rapids Dayton at Fort Wayne
Aero club of America plans its national championship balloon race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sept. 17 with twelve entrants. The event grants top four prizes, and winners qualify for the international race in St. Louis.
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