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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1909
Page
6
Tommy Ryan, famed fighter, asserts that Johnson will whip Jeffries. His bold prophecy on the Johnson Jeffries bout stands out as a notable opinion from a seasoned rival, and readers are left to weigh the veteran’s view.
Walter Slagle pitched for Kansas City in a boisterous windup at Washington Park yesterday. Indianapolis rallied with Spencer and Brashear contributing, while Slagle departed after seven as Carr, Kuepper, and Hallman led the Blues to a late big inning. Tommy Ryan weighs in on Jeffries Johnson, predicting Johnson wins in ten rounds and Jeffries declines after the bout.
In Memphis on September 24, Chattanooga defeated Atlanta 8 to 2 in the second game of the post-season series between the Southern league pennant winners and the South Atlantic league champions.
Intercity races in Pittsburg were postponed to tomorrow because of rain. In Columbus grand circuit races were also called off yesterday due to rain, disrupting plans and schedules.
Glaze or Lindaman expected to work against the Saints with Lemon earning a second chance and hustling at bat. Howley to Boston Sunday night to visit his mother, then join Carr's Cu ban tourists in New York. Glaze heads to Rochester as coach, a Walter Camp All American end.
American Association results include Kansas City 11 Todiahapolis 2 and Toledo 2 Milwaukee 0. Columbus-Minneapolis tied. St Paul 3 Louisville 1. National League Cleveland 7 Boston 3, Philadelphia 6 St Louis 2, New York 4 7, Chicago 2 1, Detroit 8 Washington 1. American League Brooklyn 4 1, Chicago 1 4, Pittsburgh Boston on wet grounds. New York 5 12, St Louis 0 5. Philadelphia 12 Cincinnati 2.
Mike Kelley steers the Saints through four potential clinchers as St Paul hosts a four game set. Indianapolis gears for next year with a strong foundation, eyeing a tighter pitching staff, while Kelley tests young players and plans for a tougher defense and hitting lineup.
St Paul visits Indianapolis and Minneapolis meets Toledo in a full slate. Kansas City travels to Louisville while Milwaukee goes to Columbus. New York hosts Cincinnati and Boston visits Chicago. Brooklyn faces St Louis and Philadelphia plays Pittsburg. Cleveland meets Philadelphia with Chicago at Washington and Detroit at New York. St Louis plays Boston in a second clash.
Chicago Sept 4 A new angle in the Jennings deal emerged as President Johnson questioned Philadelphia officials. He said Jennings was a reserved player so direct negotiations violated baseball law. Detroit owns Jennings after drafting him from Baltimore before he became Tigers manager.
In Rochester New York on September 24, Wagn McGann of Indianapolis defeated Tom Rogers, the heavyweight champion of Canada, in two rounds after previous foul controversy. Police had to protect McGann from the crowd following the bout.
Drawing shows James J. Jeffries as a retired champion with a rounder present-day face. The image contrasts his youthful fighting look with the later fuller visage. The caption questions whether he can regain near his former peak ring form.
New Haven Conn Sept 24 It was learned from an official source that Capt Ted Coy Yale football captain underwent surgery in a New York hospital last week for a rupture Surgeon Dr Josh Hartwell who performed the operation says Coy cannot play before the Golgate game Oct 23 Coy is an old football and crew man and will miss the early season games
Cass English Channel swimmer Jabez Wolffe began his 10th bid from Calais France aiming to swim the Channel. He started this morning facing the Channel's length and currents as the long distance swimmer seeks the crossing.
Andrew Oyler, Minneapolis shortstop, was knocked unconscious by a Columbus pitcher’s throw and later found to have ear injury and possible brain blood clot. He cannot recall names or his own identity. prognosis includes uncertain recovery and unlikely return to baseball. Oyler, from Noe-wville, started at Washington and Jefferson, turned pro eight years ago, with Baltimore and later American Association teams.
Philadelphia reported a 6 to 2 victory by the Athletics over St Louis. St Louis collected three two-baggers in the fourth inning three off Plank and one off Krause but could not avoid the loss.
Oyster Frank offers the best fresh daily oysters at 113 North Alabama Street. The ad promotes daily oyster availability and urges local customers to visit for quality seafood.
The Gem Laundry offers family washings by the pound with rough dry service and flat pieces ironed. Call phones 1671 for service.
The Denison Hotel advertises American plan dining with a Swaday nS and specialty music served in the dining room, promising a refined evening atmosphere.
St Paul defeated Louisville in the final game of the season. LeRoy proved too strong for Louisville while the locals mustered only four hits. Louisville remains six points ahead of Milwaukee for first place as Kansas City arrives for the season finale. Two fast double plays highlighted the contest.
Frankfort manager Louis Crutcher has arranged a match against Louisville American Association team on Saturday October in Frankfort. The Frankfort squad will be composed of the best players in the state.
Chicago Sept 24 President Murphys of the Cubs has withdrawn his protest over the loss to Pittsburg on Sept 7. The action ends the dispute concerning that game and clears the record for the Cubs and Pittsburg.
San Francisco Sept 24 George Little Johnsons manager says if Jeffries signs no new articles by Oct 10 Jack Johnson will drop Jeffries from his list He says they were promised a final settlement after signing with Sam Berger two months ago but have heard nothing since Johnson accuses Jeffries of stalling for advertising and plans to pursue other opponents if the deadline passes.
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