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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1899
Page
8
The article notes early season League play showing the Reds underperforming expected dominance while St. Louis remains atop the standings. It highlights several developing trends and reader observations about team form and leadership.
The article surveys early baseball standings with Cincinnati scuffling after a weak first week. Chicago, Philadelphia, and Boston shine while Brooklyn falters. New York, Pittsburgh, Washington, and Cleveland hover in doubt. Louisville, Baltimore, and Washington show staying power as the league begins to form.
St Louis defeated Pittsburg in an easy victory as rain interrupted play. The report notes an unbeaten streak continuing despite weather.
Butler defeated Wabash College Thursday in Crawfordsville 23 to 9. Wabash was described as rocky. the game featured Karl Nichols in early-season form after 11 years of bright pitching and two early shutouts. Hanlon cited Nichols as showing more speed than in prior seasons. The new base on balls rule is noted as a handicap in early games.
Ed Morris, Rush county’s rising pugilist, defeated Jimmy Blackwell in four rounds at the Rushville opera house. Morris outweighed Blackwell by at least 20 pounds and drew a large crowd. The bout followed a busy night with other notes on racing, bowling scores, and local events.
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