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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1899

Page

8

Waddell Shuts Out Hoosiers in Grand Rapids Victory

Rube Waddell pitched a strong game against Indianapolis as Grand Rapids beat the Hoosiers. Key early hits by Kellum and a three-base hit by Buelow helped build the lead while Waddell limited Indianapolis to little chance. The crowd of about 2500 saw a tidy 1:40 finish with Waddell recording eight strikeouts.

Grand Rapids Mich Rube Waddell Loftus Indianapolis Hoosiers Hoo Griever Kellum Buelow Grand Rapids A.B.R. H BE. Fickering Crawford Sullivan FE Wieseeent Tebeau Bierbauer Buckley Crass Wadeell D Wees Acral Shenee ABR H. O. A. ED Highever Fe Flynn Motz McFarland Mision Fitewart Hickey Kahee Tota Sitegdeeeen Rapids Indianapolis Titan Genins Flynn Bierpauer Waddell Wad“dell Sheridan

Hoosiers Triumph in Thirteenth Victory in Grand Rapids

The Hoosiers secured their thirteenth win with key work from Kahoe returning to form. Scott's unexpected delivery troubled opponents while misplays and costly errors defined the contest. Grand Rapids crowd witnessed a decisive early lead and strong outfield play.

Pitchea Hoosiers G.R Réignapelis Rand Rapids Scott McGill Kahoe Grand Rapids

Fragmented 19th Century Baseball Score Snippet

A garbled listing shows scores and team names from an old baseball tally. Entries include St Louis nine, Washington three, Baltimore sixteen, Pittsburgh two, New York thirty eight, Cleveland one, Cleveland two, Brooklyn six, Louisville nine and seven.

Brooklyn Boston Philadelphia Baltimore Cincinnat Esses Chicago Louis Pittsburg Egaleer Louisville New York Washington eVeland Yorks Louieville St! Louis Cleveland New Lowigville

Indianapolis Leads In Mixed Baseball Results

Indianapolis swept two series contests as Buffalo 9 to 8 and Grand Rapids 18 to 4 fell. The column notes Detroit’s looming four games to finish the eastern division and Cincinnati’s 14 straight wins as a surprise. It also mentions Waddell’s return, Rusie’s exhibition in Lynn, and promoters visiting Chicago to gauge backing for a new league.

Indianapolis Buffalo Grand Rapids Allen Bisons Columbus Detroit Waddell Minneapolis Amos Rusie Lynn Spartansburg Preston St. Paul Buckley Sullivan McAuley Cincinnati Boston Reds Cincininati Hias I.ij Verre Haute Mattoon Crawfordsville Danville Postoffice Kreble Clinton Parker Boyle Schmeddel Mayfield Glenalvin Ganzel New York John T. Brush Ewing George Schaefer St. Louis Baseball League Chicago Chris von der Ahe A. H. Spink

L A W Meet Opens in Boston With Week of Races

The tenth annual L A W meet starts Monday in Boston and runs all week at Charles River Park with races scheduled Wednesday Thursday and Saturday afternoons and Friday night. An estimated 10 000 L A W athletes are expected to attend.

Boston Charles River Park Jay Eaton Vailsburg N. J Kimble and McFarland

Assault and attempted drowning of Miss Lavasy at Olentangy Park

An unknown man assaulted Miss Mabel Lavasy of 124 Hawks Ave in Columbus after a boat ride at Olentangy park. He allegedly proposed, then tossed her from the boat into the river. She was rescued by bystanders and is in critical condition. The assailant fled.

Columbus, O Mabel Lavasy Hawks Ave

Inventor Introduces Telephoto Aerograph Kite Camera

Mobile Alabama August 14 A D P Weaver an electrical expert unveils a telephoto aerograph a camera elevated by box kites and controlled by the operator Weaver claims its use in war and plans to offer it to the government.

Mobile Ala P. Weaver Weaver

Giant Brown Dies in Pettis County at 108

Sedalia Missouri reports the death of Paul Brown 108 known as the Pettis county giant. He died at his Lindsaytown home. His fourth wife aged 90 survives him.

Sedalia Paul Brown Pettis County Bunday Lindsaytown

Do Not Forget the Old Reliable Union Co operative Laundry

Public notice extols a co operative laundry and its telephone contact as a trusted local service. The fragment praises Kodet Dyspepsia Cure and its claimed universal remedy for digestive disorders, though the text is incoherent and promotional in tone.

Old Reliable Union ‘Co-operative

Geisendorff Arrested in Louisville for False Pretenses

George E. Geisendorff of Indianapolis is jailed in Louisville charged with obtaining money under false pretenses. He posed as a buyer for the Model woolen mills, bought $465 of wool at William Hopkins tannery, then borrowed $20. Hopkins alerted the Model mills, confirming Geisendorff had no connection. His father once owned the Model mills. Geisendorff has prior similar trouble.

George E. Geisendorff Indianapolis Louisville Model Woolen Mills William Hopkins Tannery Hopkins Model Mills Geisendorf Geisendorff

Missionary leader raises large offering at Old Orchard camp

Rev. A. B. Simpson of New York preached on Giving to a 10,000 strong camp meeting in Old Orchard. Within an hour a foreign missions collection reached 29000 dollars and later total offerings climbed to 45000 dollars. Jewelry and gifts accompanied contributions.

Old Orchard A. B. Simpson New York Christian Missionary Alliance

Laurier and Laurier to Attend Chicago Cornerstone Event

Ottawa source says Governor General Laurier and Prime Minister Laurier will attend the Chicago cornerstone laying for the new government building on October 3. Friends expect their acceptance unless an unforeseen obstruction arises.

Chicago Ottawa the Tribune Laurier

WM A Gabe Dead Veteran Editor in Indiana Field

William A. Gabe of Bloomington Indiana died at St Vincent's hospital after a long illness of dropsy and heart trouble. He founded the Bloomington Progress and edited it for over 30 years, selling it recently to Dennis Hatings. A humor loving republican he hoped the paper pass to a young energetic man.

William A. Gabe Bloomington Ind St. Vincent’s Hospital Harry EB. Gabe Gabe The

Lane accuses Bryan of $500 Greenfield speeches payment

Fort Wayne editor C R Lane repeats the claim that W J Bryan was paid $500 for his Greenfield speeches and cites a denial from U S Jackson. Lane alleges Island Park officers and Winona management struck deals with Bryan and says Bourbon fair officials could not spend the money more advantageously.

C. R. Lane Fort Wayne W. J. Bryan U. S. Jackson Lane Island Park Assembly Assembly Bryan Winona Management Bourbon Fair Management Greenfisld

Deserter Silas Wasson Arrested Near Brownsburg

Silas Wasson, a former Sixth Infantry deserter from Fort Thomas, was arrested Saturday night at Brownsburg and taken to the United States arsenal. He spent about two years as a deserter, with partial work in Indianapolis. Constable Ellis and Marshal Parker led the arrest, and Wasson believes rivals or locals wanted him discharged from service. He faces transfer back to Fort Thomas.

Silas Wasson Browneburg Sixth Infantry Fort Thomas United States Arsenal Indianapolis Ellis Marshal Parker Brownsburg Wasson

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