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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1909
Page
6
The Champs defeated Flaherty 4 to 2 at Washington Park in the Blues opener. Patsy Flaherty pitched through injury and nerves, using fielding skill and game sense, but the Champs prevailed as Indianapolis and Kansas City battled for the lead.
NY report says heavyweight star James Jeffries went to Europe for a nose operation to improve breathing. He hopes to resume training next month as talks continue on forfeits and finances for a likely bout with Johnson.
Louisville swept a two game set from St. Paul in opening contests of the series. Hoyt and Chech starred in the first game with Diehl homering after Olson singled. In the second game a seventh inning rally sealed the win as Louisville scored four off Kilroy. Packard held eight hits. another doubleheader was scheduled for today.
Milwaukee defeated Toledo 6 to 1 as Randall collected four hits for Milwaukee and Dongherty pitched strongly. The Brewers remain in the lead with a half game over the Colonels, who are gaining, and one full game ahead of Minneapolis. The top three teams are within one and a half games.
In the American Association Kansas City visits Indianapolis and Milwaukee plays Toledo in two games apiece. Minneapolis travels to Columbus while St Paul hosts Louisville for two. In the National League Philadelphia faces Cincinnati and New York meets St Louis with Brooklyn against Chicago and Boston versus Pittsburg. The American League matchups include St Louis at Philadelphia Detroit at Washington Chicago at New York and Cleveland at Boston.
List of game results across the American Association with multiple city matchups and scores. Notable outcomes include Indianapolis 4 defeating Kansas City 2, Milwaukee 6 over Toledo 1, Philadelphia 3 over Cincinnati 4, and New York 5 defeating Chicago 0 amid wet grounds conditions for Brooklyn-Chicago and New York-St Louis games.
Dayton Ohio reports the balloon Hoosier was flown 50 miles to High Monday. Dr Crume, the pilot, returned the craft to Dayton and announced plans to enter St Louis races on October 6 with Captain Brumbaugh likely piloting.
Fred Merkle of the Giants earns greater fan favor with fine fielding and hitting. Catcher Jimmy Archer of Chicago enables runners to freeze on the bag with quick throws and signals. St. Louis contests Pittsboro for Isud Sharpe, while McAleer claims a near acceptance for McGinnity. Del Young joins Cincinnati, with strong bat work from Cleveland. Pastorius declines offers for this season. Bresnahan expects Raleigh and Harmon to be stars next season. Boston’s Davey rejects Clark Griffiths bid. McAleer began major league career in 1889 with Milwaukee and shaped the St. Louis club. Tim Hurst may umpire next season in the Eastern league.
In Washington on September 22 the Tigers split a doubleheader with the Senators before the season’s largest crowd. In game one Willett outpitched Gray, Detroit scored two in the final inning to win. Cobb made a sensational sixth inning catch to save the game. Killian yielded three hits in a pivotal second inning.
Langford remains a live factor in boxing, marked by stalled Ketchel bout prospects and future talks to fight Jack Johnson. J Woodman notes Langford’s past battles, current lean period, and belief he will return to the main stage with renewed vigor and a possible heavyweight title clash.
Lindaman and Graham likely to pitch for the ex-Champs this afternoon amid seven remaining games as Kansas City aims for the first division. O’Brien, a Tebeauean protege of Dan Howley, joins the Cuban trip. Flambes and Rapps impress as young prospects. crowd size around 300. King umpire for series with Howley catching Glaze pitching.
Kid Sullivan of Washington defeated Frankie Madden of New York in a decisive bout. Sullivan used his famed right-hand swing to pressure Madden, forcing stalling sessions in every round at Albury New York on September 22.
Philadelphia Braves Bailey pitches well but supports fall to Browns 2 1. St Louis scores late on Morgan as Oliring Crompton and Hartzell push the winning run in the ninth. Collins misses squeeze try and Baker is doubled off to end the game.
Pittsburg September report describes Forbes field as vast with 120 feet from grandstand to catcher and long distances to right field bleachers. It notes potential scoring on passed balls or wild pitches and highlights the speed needed to prevent homers. Secretary Locke claims capacity for 30,000 daily without crowding players. The grounds and stands cost about 1,000,000 dollars and stretch 900 feet across the three-deck arena.
Newest and prettiest establishment in Indianapolis boasting ten chairs and sanitary comfort. Located at 7 West Market Street, the facility promises first class service.
Readable line invites a Sunday evening music session at the Denison Hotel in the piano room likely featuring live entertainment. The notice emphasizes a 6 o clock start and a specific musical program.
A parade of 1910 Premier models carried distributors and guests from Indianapolis to French Lick Springs. Led by H O Smith, the run followed the Indianapolis Auto Trade association endurance route via Seymour lunch. Return route passes Bedford Bloomington Martinsville ending back in Indianapolis.
The All-Professionals will start a yearly series with the Reserves at Brighton Beach on March 3. Starters include Crandall Boston Americans French New York Giants Berger Cleveland Massing Knoxville and others with a strong Reserves lineup adding Scanlen Bauman Whitridge Dowling Ownie Bush and Ed Summers. Ollie Chill and Frank Gardner will umpire the games.
In the opening series the Central Unions blanked the Kingane and the Marotts shut out the Leweys. Adams Express fell to the Water Company while Piel Bros. defeated the Centurys. Liaders lost to Ballards as Central Unions posted 993 and 940 for high team scores. Mel Johnson of Water Company rolled 226.
Washington board of directors agreed to hire Jim McAleer to manage the Nationals next season if salary terms are satisfactory. Joe Canthron will depart. The decision reduces chances of a split with St Louis over the salary issue.
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