Umpire Ollie Chill to Undergo Surgery Before Season
Umpire Ollie Chill is set for surgery to remove a growth on the right side of his head. Dr Charlton warns that without operation infection could spread to the skull, risking serious trouble within a year. Chill was told by Central league President Carson he will officiate at the opening series in Zanesville Ohio and to enforce strict on field discipline.
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Ollie Chill
Chill
Charlton
Carson
Zanesville
Olson Fails To Win Fall In Willoughby Bout At Tomlinson Hall
World of wrestling at Tomlinson Hall featured Olson and Walter Willoughby in a one hour draw as Olson refused to concede, Willoughby claimed a 175 pound limit challenge and promoter Frank Prindle added two falls by Kaiser from Cincinnati, while Billy Schober edged Nick Collins and Charles Goodrich lost to Billy Yeagerline in the opener with Sam Murray refereeing to curb rough tactics.
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Walter Willoughby
Olson
Tomlinson Hall
Willoughaby
Willoughby
Buffalo
Olsen
Frank Prindle
Kaiser
Cincinnati
Over the Rhine
Billy Schober
Nick Collins
Champeen
Michigan
Walverine
Charles Goodrich
Billy
St Paul tops Evansville 7 to 2 in rugged game
In ANSVILLE Indiana on April 14 the St Paul team of the American association defeated Evansville Central league 7 to 2. Batteries Evansville Covington Wagner Goodrich St Paul Laroy Rodebaugh J Meyer. In Nashville Milwaukee won 3 to 2 as Hunter yielded runs with ragged support. Other scores include Dayton 2 Cincinnati none given and Wabash College beat Waynetown 1 to 0 with Dulbins Shafer Bowers on the mound.
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Evansville
St. Paul
Covington
Wagner
Goodrich
Laroy
Rodebaugh
J. Meyer
Nashville
Tenn
Milwaukee
Brewers
Hunter
Manske
Reth
Sorrell
Dugan
Seahaush
Dayton
Chicago
Crawfordsville
Ind
Wabash College Baseball
Waynetown
Wabash
Dulbins
Shafer
Bowers
Tlohnes
Tewellen
Court Bible Theft Sparks Town Directory Snarl
Town gossip hints at courthouse misconduct as court rider Tom Simmonds alleges a stolen court Bible a month ago. Sworn witnesses and chaotic town directories fuel the tale in this brisk local vignette.
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Tom Simmonds
Hoosiers Run Away With the Drills Team
Indianapolis defeats Terre Haute 11 to 2 at Washington Park as Hoosiers pile up 14 hits. Hayden belts a decisive home run, Allison and Glidewell face heavy early pressure, while Tevis and Seitz yield limited plate success for the visitors. Attendance hits 1,000 as Carr, Bush, and Coulter contribute for the home club.
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Lew Drill
Terre Haute
Carr
C.ceeeeeee
Davidson
Williams
Hupke
Cady
Seitz
Eseee Wagatnts
Drill
Ees St
Glidewell
Aluson
Allison
Tevis
Wheeler
Courter
Indianapolis
Hayden
de Haven
Bush
Chase
Cameron
Coulter
Uampire
Stahl and Donlin to play for Highlanders and Giants
Chicago April 14 President Johnson of the American league announced the national commission would permit Jake Stahl and Mike Donlin to play with the New York Highlanders and Giants respectively while petitions for reinstatement are considered. Both players have applied for restoration after a year in semi pro play and the cases await a decision. Johnson also noted Bert Keeley reporting he was ordered to join Washington on June 4 and to report to Logi Square in the interim. He advised Keeley not to play for any other club while under contract to Washington.
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Chicago
Johnson
American League
National Commission
Jake Stahl
Mike Donlin
New York Highlanders
Giants
Bert Keeley
Washington
Logi Square
Hoosiers Prepare For Final Practice Ahead Of Parade
The Hoosiers plan a closed practice Tuesday before their big parade Wednesday. Moore, a center for the Verre Haute team, is a former university standout.
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Moore
Verre Haute
University
Opening Day in Indianapolis Blues Hoosiers Prep A A Game
A full opening day program includes a 3:00 pm first pitch between the Blues and Hoosiers with Mayor Bookwalter to throw the ceremonial first ball. A parade from Grand Hotel at 1:30 pm will precede marching to Washington Park for a 2:00 pm fielding and batting session and a military band concert.
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Washington Park
Grand Hotel
Tallyhos
Indianapolis
Klensis
Chio St
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Delaware
Market
New Jersey
Washington
Calfornia
Bookwalter
Blues
Foosters
Kansas City
Monte Cross
Boston Americans
Cross
Gessler
Case
Hoosiers
Swann
Eubanks
Slagle
Sullivant
Livingston
Lindsay
Williams
Bush
Cook
Hayden
Carr
Davidson
Beckley
Brashear
Wrueger
Hill
Huelsman
Murphy
Watkins
Indianapolis Military Band
Wattie Pat Kibosh on the Merry Widow Hats
Indianapolis baseball officers ban the Merry Widow hats worn by women at games. President Watkins cites obstruction of view as the reason. He was inspired by Cincinnati Councilman O’Brien’s ordinance mandating removal of hats during the game with a $59 fine and costs for violations.
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Wattie Pat Kibosh
Indianapolis Baseball Club
Watkins
O'Brien
Cincinnati
Nelson to box Nikolz in 40 round fight in May
The match, set for a date with Nelson withdrawing announced, proceeded as both Nel son and his rep failed to appear. Selig and Gleason served notice to Stakeholder Clark to hold up Nelsons check. Gleason said fans will fight at the Occidental club in May, opponent to be decided possibly the Attell Sullivan winner if weights can be arranged.
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Nelson
Battler
Selig
Gleason
Clark
G'reason
THORP'S SELECTIONS AND PROMOTER SIGNS FIGHT
The article lists Thorp's selections for six races including Claiborne and Taboo. In San Francisco promoter James W Coffroth signs Battling Nelson to a 45 round bout with Rudolph Anholz at Mission Street arena on May 16 for 60 percent of gale receipts. Details mention Nelson's prior pursuit of Joe Gans and potential forfeiture if a separate match proceeds, with related figures and stakeholding.
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Indianapolis Sun
San Francisco
James W. Coffroth
Battling Nelson
Rudolph Anholz
Mission Street Arena
Anholz
Joe Gans
Jack Gleason
Occidental
Nelson
John T. Clark
Ben Selig
Selig
Gleason
Clark
Bliss
Gans-Nelson
Indianapolis Public Works notice of assessment roll
The Board of Public Works of Indianapolis announces approval of assessment rolls for several improvements. Listing details for First Alley East of Senate Avenue, Cruse Street to market routes, Irvington Avenue East Side, Montcalm Streets, and other alleys. Remonstrances may be filed by April 20, 1903. rolls on file at the Board office.
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Department OF Public Works
Majestic
Indianapolis
Ind
Board of Public Works
City of
Indiana
First Alley
Senate Avenue
Twelfth Street
Smith Street
Cruse Street
Washington Street
Market Street
Irvington Avenue
Julian Avenue
Montcalm Street
Twenty-First Street
Twenty-Second Street
Missouri Street
Thirteenth Street
Joseph T. Ely
Iott
Preston
Trusler
Fred J. Mack
Season opens in two major leagues today
New York dispatch reports the American and National Leagues begin their season with Detroit at Chicago St Louis at Cleveland Philadelphia at New York Washington at Boston Boston at Brooklyn Chicago at Cincinnati New York at Philadelphia Pittsburg at St Louis Giants and Cubs optimistic. White Sox and Yankees viewed as strong contenders. detailed team options noted as season kickoff unfolds with fans hopeful for pennant races.
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Detroit
Chicago
St. Louis
Cleveland
Philadelphia
New York
Washington
Boston
National League
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Anta Gould
Prince Chap
Tetrazzini
Werys
Polo Grounds
Gants
Quakers
Cubs
Windy City
Bill Murray
Phillies
Wagner
Dutehamn
Haas
New York Giants
Fred Tenney
Bridwell
Ke Donlin
Mannatian
McGraw
Jas Kelley
Giants
McGann
Browne
Bowerman
Dahten
Ferguson
Tigers
Chicago White Sox
Parent
New York Americans
Clarke Griffith
Connie Mack
Athletics
Jimmie McGuire
St. Louis Browns
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MR. Willoughby
Prindle eBat Kaiser
Ansville
M.S.T
D. H. Loomis
Philadelphia Medical College
M.I.S.T. No. 2
Toledo
Brug Co
Claypool
Tad
WWE
BIG Gamer
Stahl
Donlin
A.A
Nikolz
Thorp
Benning Race Track
Claiborne
Miss Granville
Witching Hour
Servile
Clements
Taboo
Hawkwing
Cheeky
Essex
Aiken
Yama Christy
Smoker
Reidmoore
Lady Karma
Brookdale
Wulschner
Waah
Ste
Express
P. Seat
Cadilac R Waverley
Winton
Marion
Ford
Yule
Indiana Automobile Company
East New York St
Arias
al Lee
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