Browns and Chiefs Doubleheader in Kansas City Postponed
The Browns arrived in Kansas City late and could not play, with Summers slated to pitch for Carrtex against Burke's men on Thursday. Kellum rejoined the Browns, likely to appear in one Kansas City game, Williams expected back soon. Browns hopeful despite earlier travel fatigue. KC team viewed as demoralized and out of form.
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Kansas City
Indianapolis
Williams
Summers
Carr Tex
Burke
Carr
Kellum
Bonhag
England
Bellars
Collins
Sam
John Joyce
Daly
Lorz
Frank
Fowler
Spring
Sweet Marie Sparks Fast Mile in Rainy NL Race
Sweet Marie posted a 2.05% mile on Williams track amid a stiff back stretch wind in the Manufacturers 2:25 trot purse at 1500 dollars. Judge Parker swept heats one two and four, time 2:13 4, 2:10 4. Sterling McKinney placed second with a $70 fine for Snell for cutting off McKinney at the last turn. In the 2:10 pace Thor won straight heats, John Patch second, Jesse James fourth. Novice pace Elrod won the first two heats and the race with times 2:17% and 2:18. Second and third money went to Upleathers and Mamie Medium, Supperland finished fourth.
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Galwibburg
Sweet Marie
Williams
Judge Parker
Snell
Sterling McKinney
Upleathers
Mamie
Supperland
Latonia race track fence injunction blocks street plans
In Cincinnati on August 15 Circuit Judge Shaw of Covington Ky issued a perpetual injunction restraining Mayor Earle and Latonia Ky residents from tearing down the Latonia race track fence or cutting through the property to open streets. The Latonia group argued the land title was unclear and that it had been dedicated for streets before the track existed.
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Cincinnati
Shaw
Covington
Earle
Latonia
Rays From the Baseball Spotlight Gathered Notes
Experts say Colin won t be voted best 2 years old until he tops Notasulga. Gene Curtin, released by Dayton, signs with South Bend. Kalamazoo promises a Central league berth next season. Norfolk leads Virginia State league. Cleveland tops AL in double plays. President Powers of the Eastern league takes a Europe vacation. Umpire Connolly wears hidden shin guards. Pirates close deal for Adams of Denver. Wisconsin resumes football amid athletics concerns. Baseball remains inexplicably fascinating due to fortune's quirks.
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Colin
Notasulga
Tournament at Brazil Opens with Wide Regional Field
Special to The Sum. Brazil Ind Aug 15 The annual open Brazil Tennis Club tournament began with four matches among players from across the state. Dr White of Indianapolis reached the semi finals as the only Hoosier capital qualifier. Milliken Montpelier beat Anthony Muncie in a thrilling three-set affair 5-7 6-4 6-3. White beat Redman 6-0 6-4, the former taking the only love set of the day. Reinhardt Effingham Ill defeated Andrews Brazil 7-5 6-4. Hayes Montpelier defeated Barret Jr Clay City twice 6-4. Barret Jr defeated Trask Indianapolis by default as Irvington player could not leave work. The tournament continues all week.
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Ind
Brazil Tennis Club
Dr. White
Indianapolis
Hoosier
Milliken
Montpelier
Redman
Reinhardt
Effingham
Andrews
Hayes
Barret Jr
Clay City
Barret, Jr
Trask
Irvington
Colin Wins Grand Union Hotel Stakes at Saratoga
James R Keene's Colin, the season's leading two year old, won the Grand Union Hotel Stakes at Saratoga by a length and a half after a strong finish past the sixteenth pole. Jim Gaffney beat Ben Fleet for second with Chapultepec failing to hit the place.
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Saratoga
N. Y
James R Keene
Colin
Frank Farrell
Jim Gaffney
Keene
Miller
Gaffney
Ben Fleet
Chapultepec
Pittsburg Eyes Bush and Hayworth Offers
Owen Bush the Central league’s fastest shortstop is likely to join Pittsburg Nationals next year. Seven offers have arrived, with Pirates terms appearing best. Ben Hayworth, South Bend’s strong first baseman, has four offers from other clubs.
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United Press
South Bend
Ind
Owen Bush
Pittsburg Nationals
Pirates
Ben Hayworth
Beatrice Bellini Loses Close Race at Hudson River Park
In Poughkeepsie Aug 15 Beatrice Bellini the favored Bellini daughter loses the 2 28 trotting class to Margaret O after a tight two heat race. Margaret O setter Beatrice in heat two and the day mare wins built by Davis and Dickerson. Free for all pacing features Angus Pointer facing Ecstatic and Turley as Berico wins two heats while Pacolet shows improvement. Tomorrow Major Delmar the champion trotting gelding aims to lower the track record.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Hudson River Driving Park
Beatrice Bellini
Bellini
John Dickerson
Margaret
Beatrice
Margaret O
Davis
Dickerson
Angus Pointer
Cleveland
Buffalo
New England
Ecstatic
Bolivar
Turley
Berico
Pacolet
Major Delmar
Races Draw Big Crowd at Empire City Track
Special to The Sus. Empire City Track, N Y, Aug 15 A larger crowd attended the races with the grand stand and grounds filled. Haas won the first race from Running Account by a length and a half. Inauguration led early and won the third race from Miss Mazzoni with Hollow third. Cederstrome nosed out Topsy Robinson in the Chappaqua Handicap as Pehanka urged Ben Strome. Wexford, though favored, never featured.
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Empire City
N. Y
Haas
Inauguration
Miss Mazzoni
Hollow
Schilling
Topsy Robinson
Cederstrome
Pehanka
Ben Strome
Hotfoot
Topsy
Dick Bradley Ducks Meet Hudle Mud Hens Next Sunday
The Dick Bradley Ducks will play the Hudle Mud Hens next Sunday at Spade's park with Tommy Enoch pitching for the Ducks and Sandy Mealy throwing for the Mud Hens. Officials say both rosters include top state players and Isey Britt will umpire.
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Dick Bradley
Fans Go Wild At Close Plays At Baseball Game
A fan observes crowd energy at a local baseball game with nervous chatter, cheers, and reflex actions as players race bases. He notes how diverse spectators from a preacher to a cab driver join in, turning the stands into a carnival-like scene and declaring Baseball America’s great shared experience.
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Indianapolis
Mordecai Brown a Splendid Infielder and Slab Artist
Mordecai Brown, the ace Cubs pitcher, is praised as a splendid infielder and vital to the team in this season. He has pitched 77 games and accepted 70 chances without an error, while Taylor Fraser and Howard also boast perfect fielding but far fewer games.
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Mordecai Brown
Cubs
Taylor
Fraser
Howard
Boxing Notes and Bicycling Major Sports Tilt
Tom Cody and Denver Kid Texas train for a bout at Eldorado Springs on Aug 18 with an excursion by Jacob's school. Andy Thompson seeks bouts with Jim McDonald or Jack O Keefe. Anholz and Rockford eye Denver date. Malone vs Sullivan set with winner takes all. Downey likely to meet Broad. Six day bike race at Madison Square Garden slated for Nov 2 with rising interest. Walthour lowers records at Salt Lake City saucer track with aim for 1:12 mile.
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Tommy Cody
Denver
Texas
Eldorado Springs
Jacob
Mike Malone
Charley Sullivan
Malone
Sullivan
Denver Athletic Club
Kid Jenkins
Manhattan
Bobby Walthour
Salt Lake City
Baseball matchups across leagues listed by regions
The schedule lists American Association games with Indianapolis at Kansas City and Columbus at St. Paul. Toledo visits Minneapolis with Louisville at Milwaukee. National League fixtures feature Chicago at Philadelphia, Cincinnati at New York, Pittsburgh at Brooklyn, and St. Louis at Boston. American League shows New York at Detroit and Philadelphia at Cleveland. Central League includes Grand Rapids at Terre Haute, South Bend at Evansville, Dayton at Canton, and Springfield at Wheeling.
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Toledo Saeee Eeene
Weene
Chicago
Cleveland
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Columbus
St. Paul
Toledo
Minneapolis
Louisville
Milwaukee
National League
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
New York
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Boston
Central League
Grand Rapids
Terre Haute
South Bend
Evansville
Dayton
Canton
Springfield
Wheeling
Indianapolis-Kansas City
Baseball Scores From American Association and League
In American Association action Louisville lit up Milwaukee 7 to 3 while Minneapolis edged Toledo 5 to 6 and Columbus topped St. Paul 6 to 5. Cincinnati defeated New York 9 to 4. Philadelphia beat Chicago 4 to 2. St. Louis trimmed Boston 6 to 3. In the American League New York beat Cleveland 2 to 1. Detroit defeated Philadelphia 2 to 1. Chicago won 6 to 5 over Boston. St. Louis 1 governed Washington 0. Springfield swept Canton 5 to 0 in the first game and Canton won 2 to 0 in the second. Grand Rapids beat Evansville 3 to 2. Terre Haute took South Bend 7 to 1. Wheeling defeated Dayton 4 to 2.
Notre Dame to Meet Indiana in State Championship Game
Notre Dame officials approve Indianapolis as the site for the state championship football clash with Indiana on November 2. Purdue Notre Dame and Wabash Notre Dame games are unresolved. Purdue likely to visit Notre Dame and Crawfordsville’s Wabash may be the opponent. Wisconsin and Ohio State games are being scheduled.
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Aus
Notre Dame
Crawfordsville
Wisconsin
Ohio State
Noisy Whistle Sparks Baseball Row in Balldom
Detroit Aug. 15 An innocent-looking whistle owned by Hughey Jennings sparked a dispute in baseball coaching. Jennings claimed a throat affliction and used the whistle instead of shouting. Silk O’Loughlin ordered the noise stopped leading to Jennings’s ten-day suspension by President Rae Johnson. He vows to appeal to the national commission if silenced.
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Detroit
Mich
Hughey Jennings
Hughey
O'Loughlin
Jennings
Rae Johnson
National Commission
Fair Attracts Thousands at Mt Vernon Fair Races
About 5 000 people attended the Mt Vernon fair and races on the second day. In the 2:25 pace heat the sulky horse Little Girl broke on the first turn and ran away but was stopped at the second quarter with no serious damage. The mare then won the next two heats as the track stayed fast and finishes remained close.
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MT. Vernon
Ind
Little Girl
Motors Meet Planned by Lima and Springfield Clubs
Lima and Springfield automobile clubs plan a motor meet in Bellefontaine during the week of September 15. E R Curtin was named chairman of the organizing committee after a meeting by the local club last night.
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Lima
Springfield
Bellefontaine
E. R. Curtin
Cold Steel A Winner At Boone County Fair
At Lebanon Indiana Aug 15 light rain marred races and fair ground. Cold Steel won the 2:24 pace in straight heats beating Nixie by a nose after a late surge. A bay gelding broke in heat two while Rueh and Flora Cc vied for second. Eagle Boy died after Tuesday race. Rueh won the 2:35 trot with Ruah briefly leading before dropping back.
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Lebanon
Ind
Boone County Fair
Eagle Boy
R. O. Dorsey
Louisville
Cold Steel
Nixie
Rueh Casily
Flora Cc
Ruah
Big attendance at Spencer County fair races
In Rigndy Indiana on August 15 over 4,000 spectators filled the Spencer County fairgrounds for afternoon races. The track was fast and crowds reacted to the lively program with strong turnout and enthusiasm.
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Rigndy
Ind
Spencer County Fair
Sun offers free want column rental ad service
The Sun announces a free ten word advertisement option for vacant room rentals in its want columns, inviting readers to submit concise notices for publication.
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The
Sun
Americans Wear in Longer Runs at London 1908
The piece argues the United States faces England in the 1908 London Olympic distance events. It notes Butterfield and McGough for England in the mile, and names American contenders Rowe Magoffin Bonhag and Nedrich N A C among others. It discusses potential for success in 1500 metres four miles ten miles and a three mile team race.
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Uncle Sam
YMCA Basketball Tryouts Open September Third
The local YMCA posts the first call for basketball candidates for the season. Regular league games start October twelfth with weekly gym games and admission charged. Many top city players belong to the association and contests are lively throughout the season.
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