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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1908
Page
6
British star H. L. Doherty and his brother have dominated American competition since arriving in the United States. They reportedly defeated Harvard champions, eastern crack players, and western honorees, earning recognition as the premier racquet handlers by experts.
A long gushing tribute to Tod Sloan, praising his riding genius and style. The piece laments Turf magnates in Britain and France denying renewal of his license, notes his shift to automobiles, and questions whether Sloan will return, detailing his swift, balanced riding and decisive tactics.
Howards alwoya remain implacable an unrelenting. Sloan's return to hig chase would be hailed with buzens by nopulous battalions of lovers of the apogl. He saved the day in years past when mounts seemed hopeless. His dash and mastery on horses drew admiration from old critics. Sloan’s manners were criticized, yet he founded a new school of riding and left a notable career.
Indianapolis faced St Paul as Eugene Ford started in a rugged game on August 2. Ford struggled early, then steadied, but his teammates failed to provide timely hits. final score details appear amid scattered line scores and college-like notes.
Champion Jim Jeffries, famed for hunting, visited Frisco where trainers played a prank. They swapped in a mounted mountain goat, luring Jeffries to shoot at it ten times without effect, then returned the real joke at dinner with the goat placed on the table as a trophy.
In Indianapolis and Minneapolis venues, teams posted results as Milwaukee defeated Cohumbay four to zero and Kansas City edged Chey in a tight score.
The Columbus Indiana racing meet scheduled for September 9 to 11 has been canceled due to city administration actions. The association, facing disruption, held stalled privileges and lost prospects for a successful meet, with local business interests harmed by the debacle.
A compact listing shows American Association games in major markets such as Indianapolis at St Paul and Louisville at Minneapolis, with Columbus at Milwaukee and Toledo at Kansas City. American League matches Boston at St Louis and New York at Chicago among others. National League ties Chicago at New York and Philadelphia at Pittsburgh. Central League includes Fort Wayne at Marion and Terre Haute at Wheeling.
The big felon not good enough for Cincinnati toledo or Todianapolis has pitched great since joining St Paul. He has shown proper rapport and marked confidence with fast speed and sharp control while leading the staff.
The latest figures indicate Phil Guler of the St Paul team leads the American Association in batting with a high average. Jigga Donahue and Bob Wood of Milwaukee trail close behind as the record stands.
The Hoosiers host Milwaukee next Tuesday afternoon in the first of a string of three game series at Washington Park. After Milwaukee, Kansas City Minneapolis St. Paul Columbus Louisville and Toledo visit for three game sets as the association’s parade rolls through town.
A garbled report notes debate over establishing a nine hole Brookside golf course near a park. It mentions opposition due to trees and lack of a formal petition, with references to Riverside course and local figures to attend a meeting about the park’s future.
Readers of the paper notice that ball players face frequent criticism for poor play and other issues. When away on the circuit, someone follows the papers and forwards clippings to players, who stay well informed about personal news and events.
Frank Greer of East Boston oats man wins singles title from Titus at Worcester Massachusetts last Saturday. Under elder Ten Eyck guidance this season he shows marked improvement in form and speed.
Dave Wallace, groom for McCheaney, sleeps in the same stall as the horse Ble Mac, owned by billionaire E. F. Smathers. The bond between man and horse has lasted two years, with Ble Mac famed for speed and endurance and Wallace the sole person allowed near him in the stall.
The romance of the links follows the engagement of Miss Mary Elizabeth Anthony of Evanston Ill to Bernard Horne of Pittsburgh. Anthony, a renowned golfer, met Horne at Evanston and their growing partnership in matches led to plans for marriage.
Miss Anthony, Western champion for years, recently qualified at Glenview Chicago with two score ore. Mr Horne, a skilled player, belongs to multiple clubs in Pittsburg and Chicago, drawing comments across her career.
A verbose critic mocks an overconfident speaker urging restraint. The writer urges calm while noting the orator’s weight of opinion and public impact. The text reflects editorial commentary on rhetoric and restraint in public discourse.
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