Hope for Even Break on Western Journey
Indianapolis fans hear Manager Carr plan a long western trip for the Hens with a potential pitcher cut to trim the squad. The team faces four games in Kansas City, a May 20 return, and a busy itinerary including trips to Minneapolis and Milwaukee affiliates as Carr aims to split evenly on the road and improve hitting behind strong pitching. Slagle and Milligan feature infield and pitching notes amid optimistic but cautious outlook.
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Blues
Kansas City
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Mike Kelley
Apostles
Indianapolis
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Senators
Central to Start Race for Pennant
South Bend Indiana April 30 The Central league of eight cities opens its eighth season May 4 with South Bend Evansville Grand Rapids Terre Haute Dayton Wheeling and Ft Wayne in four game opening series. The league expects a close pennant race this season with enthusiasm high and President Carson to tour the circuit giving umpire instruction.
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South Bend
Ind
Grand Rapids
St. Wayne
Terre Wayte
Evansville
Zanesville
Dayton
Wheeling
Terre Haute
Ft. Wayne
Zanesvile
Wheeline
Carson
Edward Wheeler
Bert Annis
Joseph Raidy
Clarude
Varnell
Jimmy” Burke
Terra Haute
L. D. Smith
George Groeschow
Angus A. Grant
Elmer Redelle
Punch" Knoll
Arthur Helmick
Roy Montgomery
B. W. Perkins
W. W. Irwin
M. J. Krueger
William Phillips
Evansville Manager Plans to Farm Jacobs to Kitty League
Evansville Central manager Aggie Grant said on Friday he would farm out catcher Jacobs to a team in the Kitty League. The move aims to develop the player and strengthen Evansville’s roster for the season.
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Jacobs
Evansville
Ind
Aggie Grant
Washington Park Baseball Battle Sizzles Amid Hens Rally
At Washington Park the Hens and Overland crew clashed in a high energy game. Milligan's remarkable ungloved catch and Elwert's misplayed fly sparked wild crowd reaction as Graham showed wildness and Otis struggled. Chadbourne hit a three bagger in the fifth, while cheers from the Overland crowd and the wife of “Our Oscar” highlighted the scene.
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Milligan
Elwert
Hickman
Washington Park
Baseball secrets of Durham and Cheney’s spitball discussed
The coach explains Durham’s success by keeping pitches just off the corners causing batters to swing and miss. Bowermann to handle most backstopping while Howsley notes last year’s difficulties catching Cheney’s spitball, which will be used but less frequently this season as managers doubt its effectiveness.
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Durham
Carr
Bowermann
Howsley
Cheney
CO Tewer
Umpire controversy fuels pro baseball griping in Midwest
Milwaukee Journal reports fevered protests from Louisville and Indianapolis over umpire decisions. Grayson and Carr vent daily grievances while Carr jokes about kicking over games only when his team benefits, then threatens action toward President Chivington amid biased calls.
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Louisville
Indianapolis
Toledo
Grayson
Carr
Brownie
Milwaukee Journal
Chivington
Standings Today’s Games in Baseball Leagues
The American Association lists Toledo at Indianapolis Columbus at Louisville Minneapolis at Kansas City St Paul at Milwaukee. National League games include Cincinnati at Pittsburg St Louis at Chicago New York at Philadelphia Brooklyn at Boston. American League schedule features Philadelphia at New York and Boston at Washington.
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American Association
Toledo
Indianapolis
Columbus
Louisville
Minneapolis
Kansas City
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Chicago
New York
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Brooklyn
Boston
Washington
Copia Ees
Indiana
Olive
Oledo
Feymans
Ilwaukee
National League
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St. Brooklyn Louis
American League
Detroit
Clevelandton
American Association Scores and Rain Delays Report
In the American Association standings Toledo defeated Columbus 18 to 3 while Milwaukee beat Louisville 16 to 5 and Kansas City edged Minneapolis 11 to 5. Batting details sparse as rain affected Cincinnati Pittsburgh and New York Philadelphia games with Boston defeating Brooklyn 1 to 0. Isa Beads mentioned in incomplete context.
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Toledo
Milwaukee
Louisville
Columbus
Kansas Cis
Minneapolis
Louis
New York
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Boston
Brooklyn
Tenney Nears Exit From Big League Ball T
Tenney, last link to Boston’s old guard of 1890s pennant teams, faces release as Merkle’s strength at first base ends his regular spot. The famed first baseman, once hailed as the game’s best, has battled foot surgery and a shifting Giants lineup, while Tenney’s wealth and artistry survive beyond his baseball days.
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Hamilton
Stahl
Cullins
Lowe
Herman Long
Tenney
Bergen and Gangel
Gathers
Aba Nichols
Blobedanz
Lewis
Stivetts
Teuney
Browne University
Tom Tucker
Giants
Marlin
Tex
Dallas
McGraw
Merkle
Winthrop Highlands
Maass
How the Runs Were Made Hoosiers vs Toledo baseball recap
A detailed inning by inning summary of a baseball game. Toledo started hostilities with hits by Sullivan Hinchman and Bailey, and Freeman’s sacrifice advancing runners. Indiana tied and surged ahead with singles by Bowerman and Graham, Hayden Murch and Milligan delivering key runs, including a fluke home run and several multi run frames.
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Graham
Sullivan
Hinchman
Bailey
Denham
Freeman
Chadbourne
Hoosiers
Bowerman
Milligan Sturied
Carr
Hayden
Milligan
Murch
Lewis
Delahanty
Otis
Land
Baskette
Toledo AB Hk
PO Sullivan
Billey
O Freeman
Wee
Hickman
U Fiwert
Butler
Q Abbott
West
P Lee
Hanvuck
P Erste
Foamy EL
Bhee
Indianapolis
Vane ” Delahanty
Uy March
U Bowerman
Indianpolis
Hancock
Bierkalter
Guthrie
Watts Defeats Herman In Ten Rounds At Three Hauts
In Hauts Indiana on April 30 Jimmie Watts of Indianapolis defeated Kid Herman after ten ferocious rounds. Watts floored Herman in the first round with a hard right to the jaw and both fighters were bloodied at the final gong. The judges awarded Watts the decision by a majority opinion.
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Three Hauts
Ind
Jimmie Watts
Indianapolis
Kid Herman
Watts
Herman
Carr Adds Catcher Higgins to His Cleveland Squad
Catcher Higgins of the Cleveland American league club was purchased to assist Bowerman while Howley is ill. Higgins came from Peoria last fall and batted .247 with a .973 fielding average in 108 Three-I games. He is expected to join Cleveland this weekend and will back up Howard Wakefield due to Howley’s uncertain return.
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Carr
Bowerman
Howley
Cleveland
Peoria
Lemon
Howard Wakefield
Indianapolis
Ft. Worth
Naps
Wisconsin Beats Iowa 6 to 1 at Randall Field
Madison Wis April 30 Wisconsin baseball defeated Iowa 6 to 1 at Randall field in a clean game. Pitcher Fucik limited Iowa to two hits and Beth tonne showed sharp fielding in support.
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Iowa
Madison
Wis
University of Wisconsin
University of Iowa
Randall Field
Fucik
Beth Tonnes
Wolgast Ready to Fight McFarland After May 30 Bout
Detroit April 30 Ad Wolgast world lightweight champion is willing to meet Packey McFarland if McFarland defeats Welsh in the May 30 Cardiff bout.
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M’farland
Detroit
Ad Wolgast
Packey McFarland
Chicago
Change in Route of Glidden Tour Takes Omaha Stop
S M Butler of the American Automobile Association visited Omaha to arrange a detour for the Glidden tour adding a night in the city. Nebraska’s W R McKeen Jr secured recognition for his new state association and plans immediate AAA membership. The route will leave St Joseph Mo head to Omaha Des Moines Cedar Rapids Moline and Chicago finishing around June 30. The move expands the tour by one day and broadens the field to include two sides of a triangle.
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S. M. Butler
Contest Board
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Omaha
Neb
W. R. McKeen, Jr
New
Nebraska State Association
Butler
McKeen
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Moline
Inl
Chicago
Capitols Take Early Washington League Lead
Capitols of the Washington Spring Bowling league moved to first place after three wins from their reserves. The Tankers beat Climbers, Blue Bells defeated Half Centuries, and Cosmos won four games against Railroad.
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Washington Spring
Tankers
Blue Bells
Cosmos
Goodwin
Oeay
Hayes
Diddin
Ray Pea
Tohnst
Peanilte
Akard
Raukers
Cray S
Johnson
Fuehring
Ty Ottem
Roe
Ralston
Mueller
Heath
Egan
Gavin
Pran
Baron Tad
Kirkho
Graham WG
Railraiders
Rbelmt
Wiese
Rowsher
WeCailum
Kellex
Posar
Simon
Gintz
I Austin
Shuman
Pervi
Fisher
Noted Boxer Cleared in Death of Opponent Landy
Joe O'Brien of Cambridge was not responsible for the death of Max Landy of Boston former national amateur welterweight champion. Landy and O'Brien fought a draw here Friday night and Landy was found dead in bed the next morning. Cause of death was overexertion as stated in police court.
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Brockton
Mass
Joe O'Brien
Cambridge
Max Landy
Boston
Landy
O’brien
Baseball Hands Rare With League Players
Chicago reports on baseball hands, noting Lee Tannehill of the White Sox as a prime example of ideal hands for infield work. It highlights other players like Hans Wagner, Devlin, Bill Bradley, and Delehanty for their large, strong hands and ability to “eat up” grounders, while mentioning managers Chance and Hugh Jennings evaluating hands in recruit sizing. Johnny Evers is cited as a rare infield case with delicate hands and long fingers resembling a bank clerk.
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Lee Tannehill
White Sox
Lee
Tannehill
Hans Wagner
Dous
Devlin
Giants
Bill Bradley
Cleveland
Delehanty
Tigers
Chance
Cubs
Hugh Jennings
Detroit
Johnny Evers
Johnny
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