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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1900
Page
8
The text notes a Home Company offered to protect local businessmen against loss by fire. It highlights investments at home and management by Indiana figures John H. Holliday as president and John M. Spann as secretary, with the home office at 148 East Market St and telephone 133.
In Buffalo on August 18, the Bisons lost to Indianapolis 9 to 8. Kellum limited Buffalo's hits while Buffalo's defense produced double plays in the final innings. Magoon doubled while Andrews hit a three-base blow, and Hohegiver and Hoghever contributed key plays in the rough contest.
Kerwin retires 23 batters while Kellum allows four runs in a 1 55 time game. Attendance reaches 1 500 as Kerwin hits a 4 3 score line and Kellum yields 1 run.
In Cleveland Cronin was knocked out and Slevers was substituted after it was too late. Detroit 7 to 1 and 2 to 6 with batteries Hoffer Spies Cronin Slevers and McAllister noted. In Kansas City Farley and McCann stood out as easy picks while Minneapolis 7 to 13 with Bailey Fisher and McCann contributing. National League standings show Brooklyn Pittsbute Chicago St Louis Cincinnati New York with varied records.
In Cincinnati Phillips and Thomas clash over Thomas liability for ten fouls as Phillips knocks Thomas down with a right hook. The home team wins on the Phillies errors with Cincinnati totaling 5 runs on 9 hits and 3 errors. In Pittsburg locals beat Brooklyn in the first inning on hard batting, while in St Louis Powell’s pitching helps Boston defeat St Louis. Batteries listed for each game.
Dayton defeated Marion 7 to 1 and Wheeling beat Fort Wayne 3 to 2. Columbus won 5 to 4 over Toledo while Mansfield routed New Castle 7 to 4.
Weather halted the Chicago Milwaukee match as rain paused play. A continuing winning streak keeps alive a slim pennant hope for the team.
The Sun reports the Liners won Friday and Saturday, beating the Indian Stars 9 2 with battery O Neil and Galla van, Maple-st 14 5 with Sullivan and Gallivan, and Hill Stars 14 3 with O Neil and Gallivan. Crescent Stars defeated Hamil Stars 13 8 Friday.
Nell Gwynne wins final heat in unfinished 2 14 trot at Glens Falls posting best time 2 18% Harry O wins 2 10 pace in 2 06% Harlem Chicago hosts 2 years old event won by Tyr Ted Sloane arrives in New York from Liverpool Friday Businessmen driving club races draw good crowd Qld Sport Ed McElwaine wins three minute event best time 1 22 Ora Shover Charney Boy takes 2 40 class 1 15 Prairie Girl owned by W B Blair wins free for all 1 09 Ora Shover Billy 8 wins 2 30 event 1 14 Fitzsimmons Sharkey bout moved to Aug 25 night to suit Futurity crowd.
Abraham L. Neilson files damages suit against John Alexander Dowie claiming Dowie’s influence caused his wife to leave him. The complaint seeks $50,000 in damages as remedy for the alleged injury.
Local fans debate the Indianapolis club’s woes with errors blamed for losses. Manager Frank W. Samuels argues bad luck and double plays fueled the decline, praising players Hickey and Madison. Paul E. Hulsman cites off days and misplays affecting critical moments and predicts the team may be near a downturn.
Political chatter notes a New York house wiring a Chicago agent to place 100000 at 10 to 4 on McKinley while Bryan plans an hour speech in Topeka to accept the populist nomination. Topeka preps for visitors and spectacle as Republicans push against Bryan and Democratic committees prepare speeches and endorsements.
A western trail discussion aims to respond to Teddy's speeches with plans to address the public and clarify policy directions.
Special train from Indianapolis on Sunday August 26 offers half rates for sleeping car space. Contact Lake Erie & Western 3 and Wabash Railroad at L B. & W. office 26 Illinois street for full information call 1081 both old and new numbers.
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