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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1909

Page

6

Kling Eyes Expanded League and Chicago Managerial Run

Johnny Kling says he favors expansion of the American Association with clubs in Cincinnati Chicago and Pittsburgh. He would welcome a Chicago managerial chance and believes the AA could grow to rival the major leagues, arguing it would draw strong crowds in Pittsburgh and Chicago while remaining a feasible schedule alongside the Cubs and White Sox.

Kansas City Johnny Kling National Commission Kling American Association Chicago Cincinnati Pittsburg National Commisssion Pittsburgh Cubs White Sox

Ketchel to Meet Johnson Faces New York Barriers

Stanley Ketchel plans a Westward move to meet Jack Johnson, but New York authorities and public sentiment block the bout. Ketchel and manager Willus Britt threaten departure for the coast to avoid losing a $5,000 forfeit. Joe Woodman signals readiness to match Ketchel, while Philadelphia interest fades under district attorney pressure. Eastern sports suspect Britt avoids the clash.

New York America Nix Langford Ketchel Willus Britt Joe Woodman National Club of Philadelphia Britt Johnson

Wisconsin Tennis Team Arrives in Tokyo on Orient Tour

The University of Wisconsin baseball squad, after a Seattle departure three weeks earlier, arrived in Tokio and was greeted with a warm reception during their Orient tour segment.

Japland Tokio University of Wisconsin Seattle Orient

Brewers duel five games in Milwaukee doubleheader

The Brewers visit Washington Park this afternoon to face the Millers in a five game series. McGlynn, part Irish and part Indian, stars for Milwaukee while McCloskey has other twirlers. McGlynn declares he can pitch daily with rest and plans to start two games against Indianapolis if possible. The Brewers trail by a small margin and must perform well to hold off the Millers and Colonels in four scheduled games plus a postponed contest making a double header.

Washington Park Milwaukee McGlynn McCloskey Indianapolis Brewers Millers Colonels

Giants and Athletics Win Chicago and Philadelphia

In Chicago two white teams faced off with a 2 1 victory by the Giants over the Cubs amid a presidential sighting. In Philadelphia the Athletics beat the Tigers 2 1 after a pitching duel. police guarded crowds and a late incident involved D Jones and Murphy as tensions flared but no blows were landed.

Philadelphia Tigers Athletics Summers Frank Crawford Jones Barry Collins Cobb D. Jones Murphy Detroit

Cheney Off Form as Millers Rally Capped by Carr's Homer

Washington Park notes a off day for Cheney in base running while Carr drives in runs with key plays. An unusual first inning, Cravath miscue and Hooke out after Downs score set the tone. Otto Williams delivers a pinch hit in the second to score Burke, with Rapp and Black making midgame moves. Carr’s home run ends a drought as Cobb leads in runs.

Indianapolis Chadburne Foose Hayden Spencer Carr Eaees Burke Howley Pecans Ae Minneapolis Oyler Pickering Fy Collins al Gill Donates O Patterson Clymer Cree Teweees Plock Cheney Collins Howey Hooke Gill Vas Howley Rrars Indianapo Owens and Canahan Millers Cravath Silent Bill Larry Roy Patterson Ollie Pickering Indiana University Ollie Champs Williams Hopke Bounder

Little Bits of Baseball

Former local pitcher Fred Falkenberg leads the Cleveland twirlers with ten wins in fifteen starts this season. Chick Evans may join the Boston Nationals, with Warner and Wisher moving to the New York Americans. Doc Gessler plans to retire after this season and enter Pittsburgh automobile business. A western writer cites a tenable figure for Boston’s gains this year. Rumors of a Kid Elberfeld trade to Cleveland lack foundation. Stallings would not part with Tabasco Kid for an equal.

Chick” Evans Hartford Boston Nationals Warner Wisher New York Americans John Dovey Boston Club Kid Elberfeld Cleveland Nig” Clarke Bill Bradley Stallings

Ed Geers Drives 1,277,500 Miles In Sulky Quietly

Veteran trainer Ed Pop Geers has averaged about 100 miles daily over thirty years aboard pacers and trotters, riding well over a million miles and possibly approaching 1.5 million. He rises daily at the same hour, works hard, and is praised for his enduring record on the Grand Circuit. Fire destroys Igleheart Milling plant and 35,000 bushels of wheat in Evansville, with losses around 920,000. mills to be rebuilt.

Pop) Geers Geers Sulkion Evansville Ind Igleheart Milling Company

Hotel Ba'es Darder Shop Opens in Indianapolis

Newest and prettiest in Indianapolis promises fret class teneheire sani tasy throughout. Located at 2 Oh Mewke sbrest, the new establishment showcases modern hotel features and stylish decor aimed at discerning travelers.

Indianapolis

Cheney Puts a Crimp in MILLERS' PENNANT HOPES

Washington park hosted a 9 to 2 game as Cheney dominated Cantillon's Millers with a sharp curve and two decisive passes while Patterson offered steady work. Carr homered in the locals half, Cheney hit a threebagger, and Oyler and Williams each contributed timely hits in a crowded box score.

Cheney Millers

Demand for 1910 Models Strong Across Dealers

Dealer S W Elston of Indiana Automobile reports a bright year ahead with robust orders. He notes 89 Chalmers Detroit 1910 cars sold since July 1, despite late inventory, and expects similar gains for other dealers.

S. W. Elston Indiana Automobile Company

No Indictments In Hart Victory Fight In Terre Haute

Cincinnati report says Mike Schreck defeated Marvin Hart in Terre Haute, prompting reformers to seek a grand jury. The case was expected to be pursued, but the news ignored the fight and the boxing proceedings will resume in the coming weeks.

Cincinnati Mike Schreck Terre Haute Ind Marvin Hart Grand Jury Hoxinge

North Pennsylvania Lightweight Collapses in Bout

Johnny Allen collapsed from exhaustion in the fourth round during a bout with Buck Miller at Broadway A. C. in Philadelphia. Allen was ill before entering the ring and fell to the floor in the windup last night.

Philadelphia Johnny Allen North Pennsylvania Buck” Miller Broadway A. C Allen

Johnson III Conference Postponed By National Commission

Chicago note: national commission postponed details for the world series due to President Ban Johnson illness. Special meeting planned at American league HQ to draft tentative schedules for Chicago and Pittsburgh in the National League and Detroit and Philadelphia in the American League. Johnson ill with ulcerated teeth, missing Taft celebration invitation.

Chicago Sept. l National Commission Ban Johnson American League Pittsburg Detroit Philadelphia Johnson Herrmann Heydler National League Taft West Side All Park Murphy

Kanouse High Gun In Two Days Shoot

J E Cain of Dayton led amateurs at the Indianapolis Gun Club shoot with 18 of 20. Kanouse of St Paul led two days with 369 of 400 while Rugg of Cincinnati tied with Georgy Kanouse for second. In professionals H Heikes broke 199 of 200 and led two days with 873 total.

J. E. Cain Dayton Indianapolis E. W. Rugg Cincinnati Georgy Kanouse St. Paul Ind Sheeot Kanouse Rusty Cain R. H. Heikes Cisa R. H. Clancy

Players map Cuba trip plans for Havana New York or NOLA

The group surrounding Manager Cary¢ discussed the invasion of Cuba and listed players likely to travel including Howley Lindaman Slagle Graham Carr Williams Burke Hooke Hayden Spencer and Chadburne. They may sail to Havana New York or New Orleans with arrangements shaping the route. Players receive $145 plus expenses for 20 days.

Cary Cuba Howley Lindaman Slagle Graham Carr Williams Burke Hooke Hayden Spencer Chadburne Havana New York New Orleans

Senators Shut Out in Nine Run Columbus Game

In Columbus Ohio on September 17 the Senators were held scoreless as LeRoy dominated. The home nine collected only two hits off Liebhardt with Bouche hitting two triples and Leise one, driving in nine runs.

Senators Columbus Columbu LeRoy Bouche Leise Liebhardt

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Stanley Ketchel Jack Johnson Philly By Tad House OF Crane Rubens Coats—Tailors the World Art Washington St Giants and Athletics Chicago, Ill Brown Mathewson Otto Williams Otto Tip O'Neil W. Ohio Street Black Rapp Ty’' Cobb Fred Falkenberg Doc” Gessler ED Geers Lawrence Cheney Cantillon Kanouse New Walhalla Dancing Hall E. Washingon St Robt. Kan Mgr. Seiser’s North Penn Thetri Illinois Street
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