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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1908

Page

16

Ketchel Stops Kelly in Third Round For Middleweight Title

San Francisco report describes Stanley Ketchel defending his middleweight title with a dramatic third round knockout of Hugo Kelly. Ketchel feinted with a right, delivered a decisive left hook after a left shift, knocking Kelly flat as the crowd watched a stunning finish.

W. W. Naughton San Francisco Stanley Ketchel Hugo Kelly Kelly Shelly Michigan Ketchell Wetchell

Renowned horseman Lamasney kills self in Iowa

Daniel Lamasney, famed horseman known across the United States, died by stabbing himself with a pen knife in Burlington Iowa. In poor health for some time, the Missouri native of French descent was 64. Funeral details unavailable. Bliss Native Herbs, 255 W. Washington St, Burlington, reported.

Burlington Daniel Lamasney United States Missouri

Carr May Be Major League Manager

Charley Carr, manager of the Hoosiers, draws major league interest as talk grows he could lead a big club next season. Observers note his success at Indianapolis, potential to reshape rosters, and debate whether he can translate minor league mastery into the majors.

Hoosiers Carr Indianapolis Ban Johnson Johnson Mike Cantillon Clark Griffith New York Highlanders Cleveland Lajoie Bill Armour McCloskey St. Louis Patsy Donovan Brooklyn Hugh Jennings Butte Cardinals Murray Philadelphia Jersey City

Gem Laundry Ad Promises Flat Wash and Free Chinaware

Local laundry service promotes family washings by the pound with rough dry and ironing of all flat pieces. The ad urges readers to try the service and provides phone number 1671. Also notes Concannon's and W. Washington display featuring free chinaware and mentions Tresh Meats in the notice.

GEM Concannon W. Washington

Today’s Games Across Leagues and Matchups

American Association features Kansas City at Indianapolis Milwaukee at Louisville St Paul at Columbus Minneapolis at Toledo National League games Cincinnati at Philadelphia Pittsburg at Brooklyn St Louis at New York Chicago at Boston American League New York at Cleveland Washington at Chicago Boston at Detroit Philadelphia at St Louis Central League Grand Rapids at Terre Haute Fort Wayne at Wheeling South Bend at Evansville Dayton at Zanesville

American Association Ease Louis Syville Indianapolis Tae Columbu Toledo Oly AZ Minnea Kansas City Sane Milwauke St Paul Os Pete Pitsburg Cincinnati Boston Brooklyn St Louis Detroit Chicago Cleveland Washington New York Iy Evansville Dayton Gre Rapids Kansas City Indianapolis Milwaukee Louisville St. Paul Columbus Minneapolis Philadelphia Pittsburg St. Louis New York Grand Rapids Terre Haute Fort Wayne Wheeling South Bend Zanesville

Baseball scores from American, National, and Central leagues

American Association results include Kansas City 4 Indianapolis 2, Columbus 7 St. Paul 0, Minneapolis 3 Toledo 1, Louisville 2 Milwaukee 1. National League games show Chicago 3 Boston 1, Philadelphia 3 Cincinnati 1, New York 9 St. Louis 2, Pittsburgh 6 Brooklyn 2, and Boston 9 Detroit in the American League. Central League notes Grand Rapids 5-7 Terre Haute 6-1, South Bend 6 Evansville 4, Wheeling 1-9 Fort Wayne 0-0 with a 13 inning first game and a forfeit in the second. Zanesville 1 Dayton 0.

Kansas City Indianapolis Columbus St. Paul Minneapolis Toledo Louisville Milwaukee Chicago Boston Philadelphia Cincinnati New York St. Louis Pittsburg Brooklyn Detroit Grand Rapids Terre Haute South Bend Evansville Wheeling Fort Wayne Zanesville Dayton

Darkey Hal Wins Feature at Detroit Pace Meet

Special to the Indianapolis Sun reports Darkey Hal, the Canadian contender, won the 2:07 pace feature at the Detroit meeting amid a hot race. Star War thing captured heats one three and five, while Auto from Michigan took heats two and three but faded in heat five. The meet noted Granite State park will host a three day Grand Circuit event September 1 to 3 between Reedville and Hartford, with Kalama zoo next on the circuit.

Detroit Mich Auto Michigan Granite State Park Dover N. H Reedville Hartford Kalamazoo Zomalta B. m Zombro Kate Hamilton Durfee Loyal B. H Geers Annette B.k. m Murphy Coreal Andrews Robert L, Jr B. G Steele Diablo Mc Derder OG Redelle Blk. m McCarthy Brother Milroi Benyon J. O. Astral Great Heart McLaned Star Hamlet Hamlet Snow Crist Major Mallow Martyn Copa de Oro Wees Lady May Strawn McHenry Teasel Allan Downs B. Om Rocco Cates Colonel Osborne

Blues Take Third Game From Hoosiers

The Blues defeated the Hoosiers 4 to 3 as Siever mishandled a play with two on, Roy Brushear's hit fielding error allowed two runs, and Hill's grounder helped turn the tide. Sull ivan, Neighbors, Hayden, Lindsay and Howley figured in the scoring as Milwaukee visits for three matinees starting Monday.

Indianapolis H Bush Davidson Hayden H Lindsay Coulter Livingston Howley Eweee Hooke Siever Fansas City H Hallman Cross A Sullivan Brasher Brown Carter Wee Beeres Kansas City i Seiver Lindsay Neighbors Bush Brashear Hallman Hay- Livingston Bail den, Kane Bierhalter Colonels Daniel Blues Sullivan Hoosiers Hooke Milwaukee

Johnson Wins Eight Round Bout In Plymouth

Special Cable reports Jack Johnson the colored heavyweight champion defeated Ben Taylor in the eighth round of a ten round match at Plymouth. Johnson dominated from the start and secured a decisive kayo after a sharp right jaw shot. A $500 side bet and a percentage reward framed the contest as spectator entertainment.

Johnson Taylor Jack

Lid Goes Off at Saratoga Spa Betting Opens Big Money

Special to the Indianapolis Sun reports Saratoga, August 1, a lively start with numerous gambling houses in full operation. Lookouts, bold wagering, and quick chips suggest strong early business as Empire State and fast mail seats sold in advance. Local officials endorse the oral betting setup, with track conditions seen as unchanged and promising in this old favorites district.

Saratoga Spa Senator Brackett Empire State Express Fast Mail Grand Central

Schreck to Box Johnson for World Title in London

Mike Schreck of Cincinnati meets Jack Johnson, the best colored heavyweight, in a 20 round title bout at the National Sporting Club in London on October 19. Johnson claims the world championship after Tommy Burns declined. They share a $5,000 purse plus expenses. Billy Griffith will accompany Schreck to England.

Schreck Johnson Chacinnati Tommy Burns Billy Griffith Indianapolis England

Thorp's Selections at Saratoga First to Sixth Races

Thorp picks Woodcraft The Wrestler Dolly Spanker in race one Bayonet St Nick Clark entry in race two Madden entry Keene entry Terbelling in race three Half Sovereign Whitney entry Dreamer in race four Gowan Adriana Winiprop in race five Clef Madden entry Luwsata in race six Three best bets are Woodcraft straight in race one Madden entry straight third race Half Sovereign straight race four

Saratoga Woodcraft Dolly Spanker Bayonet St. Nick Clark Madden Keene Terbelling Sovereign Whitney Dreamer Gowan Adriana Winiprop Clef Luwsata

New Saloon Promoted by William Moeller

By the well known proprietor William Moeller at 212 North Delaware Street a new saloon will serve patrons with the best offerings in town.

William Moeller Delaware Street

Government talks with governor on Brighton race case

Acting District Attorney Elder traveled to Saranac Lake to confer with Governor Hughes about pursuing vigorous prosecution of Kings county grand jury indictments against the Brighton Beach Racing association leaders William A. Engeman chief stockholder Christopher J. Fitzgerald president and Joan G. Cavanagh for conducting a gambling house at the Brighton track.

New York Saranac Lake Hughes Kings County Grand Jury Brighton Beach Racing Association William A. Engeman Christopher J. Fitzgerald Joan G. Cavanagh Brighton Track

Prescription for Manhood Secreted Cure Promoted

A Detroit appeal offers a free copy of a “secret” prescription claimed to restore vigor, memory, and confidence for men troubled by nervous debility. The letter promises a quick home cure without drugs, urging readers to request by mail from Mr A E Robinson in Detroit.

A. E. Robinson Luci Bldg Detroit Mich

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