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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1908
Page
7
Aug 15 Kansas City Indiana based team did not arrive in time for the scheduled game, causing postponement. The Blues and Hoosiers will play Sunday with two games on the slate, while Hoosiers intend to press hard and take what they can from the Blues.
Boston leads Chicago by five runs as Brooklyn shuts out Pittsburg. New York defeats St Louis 12 to 1 while Fort Wayne beats Marion 6 to 1. Verre Haute faces Wheeling with a blank in South Bend 16 to Grand Rapids 3. Dayton 3 Evansville 4.
The page lists games in the American Association, American League, National League and Central League. Matchups include Indianapolis at Kansas City Louisville at Milwaukee Columbus at Minneapolis Toledo at St Paul Boston at Detroit New York at Cleveland Philadelphia at Chicago Washington at St Louis Pittsburgh at Boston Cincinnati at New York St Louis at Brooklyn Chicago at Philadelphia Grand Rapids at South Bend Marlon at Fort Wayne Dayton at Evansville Wheeling at Terre Haute.
Amateur teams face Greenfield at Springlake Saturday afternoon. Sunday features a double header at Brighton Beach with Harlans vs Harmon Hall Reserves and ABCs vs Anderson, Ind. Indianapolis Grays meet Washingtons at Capital City Park Sunday afternoon. Indianapolis Reserves vs Cincinnati Navies set for Sunday in Cincinnati. Brooksides beat Maroon Junior 9 to 10 Friday.
A.B. Griswold, divekeeper of 1468 Milinots street, convicted of selling Mauer to minors and letting them frequent his winerooms, was sentenced to 200 days with fines and costs but released on appeal bond.
Indiana team the Hoosiers face a grueling run with 40 games left including postponeds. If they win 2 of 40 while St Paul falters to 15 wins and Kansas City drops, Watty’s Hilo Wathas Anish could reach the money. Starting west, Indianapolis opened 2-2 on the trip, matching a season record just above .500 as they chase a pennant unlikely but hoped for.
An account describes Rube Waddell hitting a notorious foul that whizzed into the stands, striking a man who carried matches. The resulting explosion set his coat alight and left him badly burned before attendants extinguished the flames. The tale notes unusual baseball freaks and praises Waddell for dramatic danger.
Horsemen anticipate a showdown between Waterboy and McChesney in Saratoga’s Citizens handicap on Tuesday Aug 18 with purses over 10000. They must beat rivals Heno Hermis Irish Lad Africanser and Blues while Western king prepare for the 500 Saratoga cup on Aug 22 if not entered on Aug 18. McChesney’s knee injury recovery fuels optimism for a joint race.
David Teoacs, a white man, was arrested Friday while on his way to confront William McElroy, a Black man. Teoacs says he has carried a gun since his brother was killed in Kentucky and claims self defense. authorities note the weapon was used in the incident.
Five dead and several wounded in a crowd shooting by Gilbert Trigg in Winfield. Witnesses recall his drift into drugs after return from service in Cuba and the Philippines. In other news, the National Catholic paper plans a first issue on Oct 5 with D. I. Murphy named editor and semi weekly then daily publication.
A Pattie St Joseph Hospital patient in a dramatic case presented with a hard stomach growth. Surgeons removed eight spoons, a broken fork, knife parts, keys, nails, comb, and metal fragments weighing about 20 grammes. The youth admitted a habit of swallowing objects after a failed suicide attempt, gradually escalating to different items.
Brookside Riverside and Spades place host a trio of city bands Miller Mayer and Arndt perform at Brookside Riverside and Spades. Selections include marches overtures waltzes and medleys with titles such as High Society Fairy Tale Hearts Courage and Way Down Upon Old Charlestown among others.
A city juvenile court probation officer article quotes Judge Stubbs on reform over punishment. It notes about a dozen officers serving without pay, many respected in private life, devoting time to prevent future crime through early intervention and guidance for young offenders, especially girls, in the social sphere of winerooms.
The piece describes a shabby camp for hobos hiding in a gravel pit between Big Four and Vandalia tracks. It recounts twilight meals cooked over fires, scavenging for provisions, and the police raids that drive hobos out before night clusters around the rail yard. The narrative shifts to court probation for youths, detailing supervision by officers, weekly reports, and a rehabilitative approach.
The American score of 1,570 at Bisley on July 1 is claimed as best on record since 1879 yet ignores 1974 walkover at Creedmoor with 1,660 points. Critics say modern rifles and powder inflate claims, while Creedmoor marksmen outpaced by past feats, inviting fresh practice to reach historic standards.
New York Aug 15 The wizard of Oz will run longer at the Majestic theater. The show’s popularity stems from Anna Laughlin who plays the witch with a striking charm and enchantment.
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