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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1908

Page

6

McCormick Picks Hoosiers To Win A A Pennant

Brewers manager Perry McCormick believes the Hoosiers have the best chance to win the A A Pennant as Indianapolis faces a crucial week. He notes Indianapolis has a balanced lineup and could surge ahead, though the four eastern teams remain in contention. He expects at least two Brewers wins in the series here and warns the race will be tight down the stretch.

Perry McCormick Brewers Hoosiers Colonels Jimmy Burke Columbus Toledo Louisville Indianapolis Barry McCormick Carr A. A

Ketchell the Price It Wins Fights for Him

Stanley Ketchell, a Montana lad, proves his punch and nerve by defeating tough opponents. After a 20 round draw with Joe Thomas at Marysville two years ago, Ketchell stopped Thomas O Frisco and kept climbing, showing he can trade blows and win.

New York Stanley Ketchell Montana Joe Thomas Marysville Cal Thomas O ’Frisco Ketchell

Today’s games across major leagues and leagues

In the American Association Milwaukee visits Indianapolis while St. Paul plays Toledo and Kansas City meets Louisville. Minneapolis faces Columbus. In the National League Cincinnati plays New York and Chicago meets Philadelphia with St. Louis at Pittsburgh and Boston at Detroit. New York hosts Cleveland. Central League games include Zanesville at Grand Rapids Fort Wayne at Dayton Wheeling at South Bend and Terre Haute at Evansville.

American Association Pet Louisville Peveane Indianapolis Columbus Toledo Minneapoli Kansas Milwaukee Os St Paul Pittsburg Chicago Stabs New York Philadelphia Cincinnati Boston Brooklyn St. Louis Detroit al Ve Cleveland Oy Piladelphia Boston Wastes Washington Seas Pannen Peto- Evansville Wheeling Milwaukee St. Paul Kansas City Louisville Minneapolis Cleveland Zanesville Grand Rapids Fort Wayne Dayton South Bend Terre Haute Evansville

Scores from American Association and American League games

Baseball scores list results from the American Association and American League. Milwaukee beat Indianapolis 9 to 1 while Louisville defeated Kansas City 4 to 2. Columbus won 10 to 7 over Minneapolis. St Paul 3 beat Toledo 4. In the American League St Louis 6 defeated Philadelphia 4. Chicago 2 topped Washington 1. Boston 8 defeated Detroit 4. Dayton 11 beat Fort Wayne 2. South Bend 8 beat Wheeling 0. Evansville 2 defeated Terre Haute 0 or 3-3 listed. Zanesville 9 defeated Grand Rapids 3.

Told by Figures New Pianos $165 and up

Wulschner's offers new pianos with prices starting at 165 dollars, showcased in a promotion. Items include benches and accessories, detailing basic models and entry prices.

Wulschner

Umpire Ollie Chill Shines on Carson’s Staff

A profile of Ollie Chill, praised as the best umpire on President Carson's staff. The piece lauds his constant presence, quick judgment, firm authority, and calm demeanor, noting his small stature belies his impact. It predicts a rise to higher leagues and credits Central league fans with losing a valued official.

Ollie Chill Carson Hill Chill Chil American Association

McFarland Welch Bout Off After Scheduling Clash

San Francisco Aug 3 Harry Gilmore Jr announced Packey McFarland will not fight Fred Welch the English lightweight before the Jeffries club in Los Angeles on Sept 9 The match was nearly set but Jeffries plan to stage Ketchel and Papke on Sept 7 prompting Gilmore to object and cancel the date.

San Francisco Stanley Ketchell The Coliseum Joe Thomas Los Angeles Billy Papke Jeffries A. C. Thomas Michigan Labor Day Owen Moran Abe Attell Coffroth Mission Street Papke Whetchell Jeffries’ Club Nelson Joe Gans Coffroth's New Orleans John L Harry Gilmore, Jr Packey McFarland Freddie Welch H Ketchell Gilmore

Grand Circuit Opens In Kalamazoo Week Of Aug 3

Harness racing reigns at Kalamazoo Mich as the Grand Circuit and Great Western Circuit begin. The schedule includes matinee races Saturday and boxing events across Cincinnati New York Vallejo Los Angeles Frisco with fighters Wilson Anholz Brock Longford Wolgast and others. International motor boat regatta starts Monday on Long Island Sound Huntington and Indianapolis Gun Club hosts a Saturday shooting event.

Saratoga Buffalo Seattle Butte Kalamazoo Mich Fair Grounds Cincinnati Kid Wilson Sammy Thompson Long Island Sound Huntington Indianapolis Gun Club

Thorp's Selections at Saratoga Horse Races

Thorp lists picks for six races at Saratoga with Montpelier stable entries and a note on three best bets. Incognito first race Dorante fourth race Keene entry sixth race. Contact D Rohan at 1011 N Arsenal for stake, grilles, columns, models, futures.

Saratoga Please Incognito J. Co. Core Malacca Canvas, Banner Westmore Prudent Avondack Dorante Far West Montpelier Stable Woodcraft Col. White Keepentry Whitney Helen Harvey Keene D. Rohan Arsenal

Five Days of Grand Circuit Races Open in Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo Michigan hosts five days of Grand Circuit and Great Western racing with about 300 horses including top record-breakers. Dan Patch may race against his record. hotels are full and a crowd nearing 30 thousand is expected as programs list purses of 2000 and 1000 dollars across pace and trot races.

Kalamazoo Mich Dan Patch

In the Majors and the Minors Fast fielding shines for Louisville win

Louisville defeated Kansas City 1 0 in the first game of the series as Stanley and Stovall sparkled with sharp fielding. Errors and foolish base running by Kansas City aided Louisville. Columbus swept Minneapolis 16 5 and 7 1 with Distance homers on each occasion and Good's start delivering. Wilson’s return failed to slow Goodwin. Quillen and Kruger turned slick glove plays as a highlight. Toledo edged St Paul 4 3 in a listless game. National League had no Sunday schedule. Lofton nearly clinched Detroit win before Killian and Donovan stifled the late rally. Wagner starred for the Tigers. St Louis Americans beat Philadelphia 6 4 as Plank yielded in relief and Hahn and Dougherty drove the decisive runs in a 10th inning victory. Washington managed a second inning tally on bases, sacrifice, and Freeman’s single.

Louisville Kansas City Blues Columbus Minneapolis James Wilson Goodwin Quillen Kruger Toledo St. Paul Lofton Killian Donovan Detroit Wagner St. Louis Dygert Philadelphia Hahn Dougherty Chicago Washington

Swacina benched for grandstand play in Pittsburgh

Pittsburg manager Clarke has teaded Swacina and Allan Storke will cover his position in Boston. The club charges Swacina with playing to the grandstand rather than concentrating on the game after a sensational ball scooping moment that drew applause from the crowd.

Pittsburg Swacina Clarke Allan Storke Boston

New Saloon and Laundry Ad Offers Service

The Gem Laundry offers family washings rough dry by the pound with ironing. A new saloon run by William Moeller at 212 N Delaware Street promises serving the best to patrons.

Willam Moeller Delaware Street

National Will Have Some Hot Games Too

New York Aug 3 This week should offer much good baseball as the Cincinnati Reds play four games at the Polo Grounds starting this afternoon The Chicago Cubs visit Friday The Cubs series promises entertainment and the Giants hope to creep ahead of the world champions The Pirates face the Boston team while the Cubs tackle Billy Murray s fast Philadelphia squad The Giants may gain on a few points during the week

Ule Cincinnati Reds Polo Grounds Chicago Cubs Cubs Giants Reds Pirates Bostons Billy’ Murray Phillies

Louisville Fans Go Wild Over Big Score Front Street

Louisville Ky August 3 Wild as March dates the Louisville fans paraded the streets last night after the big score that gave Louisville first place as Indianapolis lost yesterday. Manager Jimmy Burke is in the hospital but vows to play after the Kansas City series, with many fans planning to attend the first game in Indianapolis this week.

Louisville Indianapolis American Association Jimmy Burke

Streams Well Stocked With Black Bass

Marion County Fish and Game Protective Association plans improved bass fishing over two years. It released 3,000 three inch smallmouth bass into White River from its broodery ponds and holds about 40,000 more. Future releases will place bass in White River Fall Creek or Eagle Creek. A large government shipment is approved, with over 10,000 bass expected to arrive for October stocking.

Marion County Eagle Creek George Mannfield Jesse Overstreet United States Fish Commissioner

Hoosiers Fall Again as Brewers Crush Seventh Loss

The Hoosiers drop their latest game in Milwaukee losing 9 to 1 as Brewer Pape dazzles with curves and Davidson scores the lone Hoosier run in the sixth. Otto Williams sidelined weakens Indiana while Louisville wins gap narrows atop the standings. Marquard takes another loss for the Blues in a 2 to 1 decision, with late ninth inning runs sealing the win.

Otto Williams Hoosiers Milwaukee Brewers Durham Buttons Briggs Pape Davidson Carr Cook

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