Hoosiers pennant chase faces tough week ahead
The Hoosiers must prove form next week with games against Minneapolis, Kansas City, and Milwaukee after opening in Minneapolis today. Tebeau’s Blues and the Millers pose strong challenges as the pennant race tightens, with odds around 3 to 1 against Indiana. The season’s drama shifts to a multi-team battle across both western and eastern circuits, ending in a potential final clash reminiscent of 1902.
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Kansas City
Milwaukee
Millers
Brewers
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Tebeau
Colonels
A. A
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Columbus
Louisville
Detroit
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McGraw
Giants
Pittsburg
Cubs
Hughey Jennings
Charley Murphy
Frank Chance
Pirates win in thirteenth on Leach’s clutch hit
In a 13 inning pitchers battle the Pirates defeat the Reds 2 1 as Leach Clarke and Wagner deliver the decisive run. Bowerman, Sweeney, and the fielding plays mark the late frame while Flaherty suffers the loss. Cincinnati tops St Louis 5 4 in a tight contest. Washington beats Chicago 1 0 and 8 2, with Johnson and Hughes starring. New York falls to Cleveland 4 2, Detroit drops Boston 9 5, and Waddell’s control costs Philadelphia a win over St Louis. Kansas City game halted to let Toledo catch a train.
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Clarke
Wagner
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Sweeney
Bowerman
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Spade
Raymond
Washington
Chicago
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Hughes
New York Americans
Cleveland
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Boston
Morgan
Cobb
Gessler
Philadelphia
Rube
Waddell
Kansas City
Toledo
Hoblitzel Sold to St. Louis in Wheeling Swap
M Stanley Robison carried star first baseman Richard Hoblitzel from Wheeling to St. Louis after signing him to a contract. Cobbling a sale from Clarksburg, Wheeling netted 1500 dollars as half the proceeds from the deal, with Wat kin s of Indianapolis proposing but bowing out.
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W. V
Stanley Robison
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Richard H. Hoblitzel
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Hoblitzer
Watkins
Indianapolis
Thorp's Selections at Saratoga Racing Card
Thorp's picks list horses for six races at Saratoga with spots for Danoscara, Helmet, and Edward as top bets. Best bets target Danascara in race three, Helmet in race four, and Edward in race six.
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Bryonet
Danoscara
Angelus
Far West
Helmet
Sir Martin
Fayette
Polly Watts
Grammar
Fancy
Edward
Bar None
Westbury
Danascara
Roce
Ketchell Faces Tough Test as Papke Looms in L A
A New York letter from Aug 15 warns Stanley Ketchell, known for late nights and heavy drinking, is not careful with hours or hydration. It predicts a likely loss after his Aug 18 bout with Joe Thomas in Los Angeles, followed by a fight with Papke.
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New York
Stanley Ketchell
Hugo Iselly
Joe Thomas
Jin
Thomas
Los Angeles
Papke
Schedule of Rest of Season Games Abroad and Home
Schedule shows trips to Minneapolis Milwaukee Kansas City Toledo Columbus and Louisville with dates August through September. Home games list against Columbus Toledo and Louisville with mid month dates. Team travel plan covers multiple cities including a double day in Louisville and a mix of morning and afternoon slots.
Matty Baldwin Knocks Out Amby McGarry in Featherweight Bout
Matty Baldwin, a featherweight, added to his fame last night by knocking out Amby McGarry, one of the toughest lightweights in the business.
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Matty Baldwin
Amby McGarry
Baldwin Knocks Out Amby McGarry in Fifth Round
Matty Baldwin of Boston defeated Amby McGarry of New York in the fifth round of a six round bout at the Fairmount Athletic club. McGarry showed power but Baldwin's footwork and rapid combinations prevailed delivering a decisive knockout after a strong right injures McGarry and a follow up left to the stomach.
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Indianapolis Sun
New York
Matty Baldwin
Boston
Amby McGarry
Fairmount
McGarry
Baldwin
Trainers at Fair Grounds Busy on Fast Miles
At the Fair Grounds trainers push work for several horses including Dan S. 2:01 under O. D. Shover and 2:36 miles with strong finishes. Millard Sanders trains Sidney Dillon youngsters while Float Jolly progresses with Bald Hornet and Rex Americus shows signs of full form. Trainers Stout Harrison Blickenstaff Matt Wilson Shuler and Sam Kerr finish preparations for upcoming races.
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Fair Grounds
Dan
Dan S
O. D. Shover
Float Jolly
Bald Hornet
Harry McKerron
McNair
Dick Wilson
Rex IL
Rex Americus
Stout
Harrison
Blickenstaff
Matt Wilson
Shuler
Sam Kerr
Bush to stay with local infield next season
The tale claims Owen Bush will be returned to Indianapolis for another year of AA experience rather than sold. Detroit drafted him from South Bend and may retain ownership, keeping Bush as a potential replacement for O’Leary in Detroit’s infield amid doubt over his readiness to replace the Tiger leader.
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Owen Bush
Indianapolis
A. A
Detroit
South Bend
O'Leary
Tiger
Carr
A. BE. Robinson
Mich
Colonels Look Strong to Minneapolis Fans
Special to The Indianapolis Sun reports eight teams in play with Louisville heading to St Paul for four games against the Saints. The Colonels hold a hot streak after three straight defeats of the Millers, who vow retaliation. Rain postponed both games yesterday, keeping standings unchanged as Toledo and Kansas City tied in ten innings.
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Minn
Indianapolis
Louisville
St. Paul
Saints
Hoosiers
Millers
Colonels
Alavine
Grand
Charley Cerr
Toledo
Kansas City
Minor Heir Sets Record Mile at Galesburg Race
At the Great Western Circuit meet in Galesburg Minor Heir by Heir-at-Law-Redward, with Dean guiding the pacer, posted a stellar mile in 2:00.4 aided by a breeze. Prompter, driven by Ames, followed as Minor Heir shared the spotlight with cheers and a wreath for Ames.
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Great Western Circuit
Redward
Prompter
Ames
Dean
Pacer
Minor Heir
Morrell Mae
Bruce Girdle
McMahon
McKenzie
American Association and National and Central League matchups today
Baseball card lists games across four leagues. American Association features Indianapolis at Minneapolis Columbus at Kansas City Louisville at St Paul Toledo at Milwaukee. National League matchups include Brooklyn at Cincinnati Boston at Pittsburg New York at St Paul Philadelphia at Chicago. American Prague shows Detroit at Boston St Louis at Philadelphia Chicago at Washington Cleveland at New York. Central League has Fort Wayne at Evansville Dayton at Terre Haute Grand Rapids at Wheeling South Bend at Zanesville.
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Pittsburg
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Columbus
Kansas City
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National League
St. Pauis
Chicag
American Prague
Central League
Evansville
Dayton
Grand Rapids
South Bend
Eastern Champions Beat Western Stars in National Final
In New York on August 15, the eastern champions Bears Co. Wright and R. D. Little defeated Nat Emerson of Cincinnati and Carl Waldner of Chicago in the national championship, three straight sets 7-5 6-4 6-4. Emerson and Waldner showed better form than the southern pair but could not match the eastern pair's speed. Denison Barber Shop offers hair cutting and whisker trimming and manicuring.
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New York
Yesterday Bears
Wright
R. D. Little
Nat Emerson
Cincinnati
Carl Waldner
Chicago
Emerson
Wardner
Whitehead
Winston
Denison
Indiana state fair races offer 21900 purses at new track
The Indiana state fair opens September 7 with a renewed half mile track and total purses of 21900. Races run Monday through Friday feature pacing and trotting events with stakes from 800 to 2000 dollars, plus vaudeville acts daily near the grandstand.
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State Board of Agriculture
Marion Club Bowling association elects officers
Baron Rothschild was elected president of the Marion Club Bowling association last night. E. O. Matlock and Mel Cy Knox were chosen vice-president and secretary-treasurer. Bob Bryson was made captain and Tom Carter first lieutenant.
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Bowling Club
Baron Rothschild
Marion Club Bowling Association
E. O. Matlock
Mel Cy Knox
Bob Bryson
Tom Carter
New Saloon in Town Promises Best Service
The well known proprietor William Moeller opens a saloon at 212 North Delaware street promising top quality service and the best offerings in town.
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William Moeller
Delaware Street
Beautiful chinaware free at Concannon’s sale
Advertises free beautiful chinaware at Concannon's store located at 414 West Washington with additional discount items from Tresh Meats and New Planos starting at $165 and up, Wulschner'sa mentioned.
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Tresh Meats
Wulschner’sa
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