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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1899

Page

7

Grand Rapids Rally Beats Indianapolis In Sloppy Intercity Clash

Grand Rapids defeated Indianapolis in a high scoring, error filled game. Wolf and Eyler starred for Grand Rapids while Beville wild throws and miscues fueled the rally as Newton contributed key runs.

Grand Rapids Indianapolis Michiganders Newton Wolf Bill Phillips Eyler Grandapids Beville Bradley Dibby Flynn Cee Beore

Foreman Sale Interest Drawn by Baltimore Team

Baltimore manager McGraw asked Golt to price Foreman after learning of a potential sale. Golt set a non prohibitive price and gave a Monday deadline. The plot included other clubs seeking Foreman while Wabash i Hoge and Terre Haute squads await games this week.

Allen Wabashi Hoge Terre Haute Indiana Illinois Tteam Kokomo McGraw Baltimore Golt Foreman Jonc John T. Brush Buck Ewing Cincinnati Eddie Boyle Nion Hle

Lace Curtains Offer Novelties At Low Prices

This week high class Point de Calais and Point Alsace lace curtains are offered in novelty designs for parlor drapery. Priced at $7.50 per pair, regular values of $12 to $13, the sale aims to attract ladies needing fine curtains.

Point de Calais Parscosse Secrecenes Point Alsace

Bargain Curtain Fabrics and Rugs From Seasonal Stock

Full stock sale offers dotted Swiss fish nets grenadines and novel ties by yard at low prices. Lace sash curtains, hand-made goods, panels, borders at one price this week. Rugs section lists Smyrna and Axminster pieces with deep discounts from regular prices. Includes all-wool art squares and Brussels and Wilton rugs at significant reductions.

Smyrna Brussels Ingrain Axminster

Busy Baseball and Local Notes From Indiana Circles

Scores include Pittsburg 5 Cincinnati 1 and St. Louis 10 Cleveland 1. James Ryan quit Chicago after protest, William Everett named. Kokomo list of players. Indianapolis Reserves beat Richmond 8-6 with Ramsey and Fisher. Umpire Jack Brennan joins National League. Dayton over Terre Haute 12 to ?. plans for Indianapolis season parade and band stir debate as May Hempstead favored for forthcoming race.

Pittsburg Joe Thomas Mike Flinn J. W. Metz Thas, Y Frank McGuire Kokomo Milks Indianapolis Richmond Hoercver Ramsey Fisher Reserv Gerringer Patterson Jessup Toledo Detroit Dayton Terre Haute Wolverton Mount Vernon Eagan Golt Franklin Bisons Frankline Buffalo Evening Times

Lesson to Fakirs Ends in Crowds and Cash Loss

Indianapolis boxing bout between Jack Davis and Tommy Hogan collapsed after only a handful of spectators paid and about 2.75 was taken. Manager Fennessy faced criticism as Hogan blamed mismanagement and guaranteed forfeits, promising not to risk another match of that kind.

Indianapolis Jack Davis Tommy Togan Empire Theater Watts Purtell Grim Parker Adamson Roeber Davis Hogan Josef Zimmermann Tommy Hogan Tack Davis the Empire Cincinnati Towit Fennessy Chicago Jones Leon O. Bailey Democratic Party Gil” Shanklin National Committee Bailey

Tennessee Derby Stakes Promises Big Purse

A brief note signals a large prize for the Tennessee Derby, highlighting scant starters but high stakes for entrants. The article emphasizes the expected strong competition and the lucrative payoff drawing attention from bettors and fans alike.

Billy Ratchford to Fight Pedlar Palmer in London

Pedlar Palmer the English champion and Billy Ratchford of Chicago clash in a 15 round bout at the National Sporting Club on Monday night for a purse of 1560 dollars and the championship. Doubts exist about Ratchford's physical condition.

Billy Ratchford Chicago Palmer London National Sporting Club Ratchford

Elkes Challenges For Races Spark City Showdown

Harry Elkes issued a $5,000 challenge for three series of races and Major Taylor took the offer, setting up a citywide crawl scenario. C. J. Gardner beat William Beck 2,498 to 2,302 in an 11 game bowling match at Independent turner alleys. Gardner and Beck will bowl two men in the city in a 20 game series for $30 per side. Upcoming scraps include Walcott vs Creedon Lenox club April 4, Van Heest vs Goulette Sandusky April 19, and Hogan vs Gardner Louisville May 4. Emil Grossman announces a Little Casino baseball schedule. Tomahawks banned in a Brooklyn bout where a Native fighter was defeated.

C. J. Gardner William Beck Turner Alleys Gardner Beck Walcott Creedon Lenox Club van Heest Goulette Sandusky Tommy Hogan Oscar Gardner Louisville Emil Grossman Cleveland Orank Mongo Owen Ziegler Brooklyn Red Man

Firemen Save 24 Tenants From London Hyde Park Blaze

A large fire in a fashionable Hyde Park Court apartment building in London on Monday morning trapped 24 tenants on the ninth floor. Fire ladders and ropes enabled all to evacuate safely, with several women on the coping about to jump. Notable rescues included Prince Demidoff and the Countess of Eldon.

London Hyde Park Court Demidoff Countess of Eldon

Postmaster Hess Announces Pay Increase and Delivery Expansions

Postmaster Hess reports after July 1 clerks in first and second class offices earning 500 will receive 600 a year. Indianapolis gains two extra clerks five foot carriers and one mounted collector beginning July 1 due to free delivery extensions beyond city limits. A sergeant will survey suburbs to identify areas needing free delivery.

Hess Indianapolis

Pennsylvania officials praise Reeves motor car test

Pennsylvania officials report a test run of the Reeves motor car from Go lumphus to Indianapolis and then to Martinsville. The Martinsville leg covered 1 mile and the trip was completed on Sunday.

Pennsylvania Reeves Golumphus Indianapolis Martinsville Mar‘tinsville

Heath Named Police Commissioner in Muncie

Cyrus R. Heath, brother of Perry Ss. Heath and one of the Muncie News proprietors, was appointed police commissioner by the governor to replace L. D. Thomas who resigned. Chas. E. Wilson, private secretary to the governor, was at his desk again after several days away due to illness.

Cyrus R. Heath Perry Ss. Heath The Muncie Chas. E. “Wilson Thor Ines

Tailor Ad Seeks Fine Suits at 15 Dollars and Up

Advertisement for a custom suit by Jones the Tailor at 149 S. Alnois Street offers a stylish hand made option with high class materials and perfect fit priced from 15 dollars. The rest of the snippet mentions labor and a cryptic phrase about selling labor and a garbled line about Abex slag and a bun.

Jones S. Alnois-st

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