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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1909
Page
6
New York report says a boxing bill will be introduced at Albany that would allow ten round bouts in athletic clubs with no decisions or side wagers. Clubs must have at least 2,000 members and be licensed by a governor appointed commission. a 10 percent tax on reserved seat revenue would fund city charitable institutions.
The Grand Circuit races begin in Columbus Ohio with crowds of horsemen and fans. Notable events include the Board of Trade 2:07 pace, Hartman 2:14 trot, and the 2:10 trot best three in five heats, as the meeting runs from September to October 1.
Headville track announces a 5.00 purse stallion race to close the racing season with Thursday October 1 as the date. Owner Andy Welch expects top trotters including the unbeaten Harvester (2:04) to enter. The program also features two handicap events for trotters and pacers with records of 2:13 and 2:17.
Memphis report detail Frank Dick, local Southern League pitcher, disposing of the City League champions without a hit, base on balls, or runners reaching first. Professionals won 9 to 0.
Rumors in St Louis say Fred Clarke and Honus Wagner may quit Pittsburg next season, with Clarke denying any remark by Wagner. The piece discusses players' love of the game beyond money, plus updates on umpire Brannan, Coffey’s plans, and the Chicago American League park seating and cost.
Pitcher Oscar Graham earned three victories in a 13 inning stretch over Friday and Saturday. He entered Friday’s game with the score tight at 2 to 1 and saved the day in the ninth. On Saturday he polished off the eighth and helped his team rally for two runs, then dominated the second game to deny the Brewers any chance.
Glaze meets McGlynn in the finale with McGlynn hobbling from an ankle wrap. McGlynn, 52, is hailed as a baseball wonder while Strunk’s sharp fielding highlights the game. The Brewers lost two to the Champs last Saturday, 6 5 in a ninth inning finish and 5 0 in the second game.
The Clamans won two games from the Prestes by 14 to 5 and 2 to 0, while Marion Motors split with Climax 2 to 1. The Marions forfeited to the Y M I's, leaving Clamans tied for the lead with the Y M I after two wins.
In Columbus yesterday Nelson pitched the final portion for a 7 to 2 win after a 1 to 8 defeat in the opener. Clarke's base running and fielding by Wratten and Love highlighted the action as Kansas City capitalized on Cullen errors in the fifth.
In the American Association Milwaukee visits Indianapolis while St Paul plays Toledo Kansas City meets Columbus and Minneapolis travels to Louisville For the National League New York visits Chicago Philadelphia plays St Louis Brooklyn faces Pittsburg In the American League Detroit goes to Philadelphia St Louis in Washington Cleveland at New York Chicago at Boston.
Indianapolis 2 Milwaukee 0. Kansas City 8 2 Columbia 1 4. Louisville 8 4 Minneapolis 3 2 Toledo 3 2 St Paul 6 2. New York 4 Chicago 4. Philadelphia 4. St Louis 2. Cincinnati 5 5 Boston 4 3. No games scheduled.
New York Sept 20 President Farrell of the Highlanders says there will be no fall series with the Giants here but he would accept a seven or nine game match in the spring. He notes public interest in the local teams would be greater later and wants his players to enjoy potential profits from such a test of skill.
Fred Tenney, veteran first baseman for the New York Nationals and former Boston Nationals manager, turned in his uniform to Manager McGraw and announced his last major league game. He left for home in Winthrop Highlands, near Bestia.
In New Orleans on September 20, Ray Bronson and Packey McFarland fought 20 rounds to a draw at the West Side Athletic Club. 3,500 fans cheered as referee Wallace Woods lifted both fighters’ arms. Bronson showed endurance, staying strong into the seventh round, while McFarland held a slight edge at times. Preliminary by Kid Sparks and Young Dillon featured Dillon defeating Sparks in one and a half rounds.
Robert Resener of the overside club defeated Herman Sielken in the final round to win the annual club tournament. In 36 holes W. E. Sharpe beat C. Ts. Bixby to take the president's cup 4 up with 3 to play. The directors cup went to WW. E. Van Landingham. Wil Reed beat Walter Pray 4 up with 3 to play in the third consolation prize contest.
Memphis report notes Willie Mitchell, Cleveland's recent purchase from the Texas league, left to join Napa in Boston. The move signals a midseason adjustment as the team reshapes its pitching staff.
The Brewers pennant dream falters after a four game slide as Larry Cheney dominates Daugherty while Strunk and others spark the locals. Hayden, Spencer and Howley deliver key hits as the visitors' defense falters under pressure.
Frank Gotch world heavyweight champion has been notified by an Australian athletic club that he must fulfil his contract to wrestle George Hackenschmidt this winter or face damages suit. Promoters claim Gotch has signed articles for a championship bout with Hackenschmidt.
Manager Keeling plans an away Sunday game against fast teams from Noblesville Lebanon Greenfield Knightstown Kirklin or Indianapolis. Tryouts include J Smith Bierch Taylor Churchill Campbell Zemer KR Speigie C Speigie Maple Harrison Duty Arbuckle Jackson Allison Phillips Pelham S Smith McCartney Speigle Wilson Coers.
The New York State Baseball League concludes a successful season with Wilkesbarre capturing the pennant, Utica finishing second, and Albany placing third.
San Francisco reports Jack Johnson will weigh about 195 pounds for the scheduled bout with Stanley Ketchel. Johnson is in fighting trim after a hard gym day on Sunday and has sparring partners in Sam Fitzpatrick’s visit, with Joe Mis and Bob Armstrong already helping his training.
Louisville moved within one game of first place by sweeping a doubleheader from Minneapolis. Fiene struggled in the opener and poor defense by the visitors behind Hughes hurt their chances in the second. The crowd set a new attendance record for an association game in Louisville.
This listing outlines games and meets across baseball boxing and trotting turf. It notes Milwaukee at Washington Perk on Monday and Kansas City at Washington park midweek, plus St Paul at Washington park later in the week. Horse and harness events occur in Louisville Toronto Columbus and New York with racing and boxing cards scheduled through Saturday.
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