Saints Come for 4 Games with Tribe
Joe Kelly profiles Joe Cantillon and the Minneapolis Millers, praising Cantillon's lifelong baseball involvement and influence as team owner while noting the Saints next to challenge for the pennant. The piece previews the upcoming American association draft window opening September 1 and potential loss of Lefty George to major leagues.
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Millers
Mike Kelley
Band of Saints
Saints
Minneapolis
Joe
Cantillon
Joseph
Thoreau
Charles Comiskey
St. Paul
Chicago
Joe Cantillon
Ohio Street Grounds
Milwaukee
Washington
American Association
Lefty George
Roger Bresnahan
St. Louis Cardinals
George
National Commission
Packey McFarland to Fight Four Australians This Fall
Chicago August 24 Packey McFarland lightweight accepts promoter Hugh McIntosh offer to box four twenty round bouts in Australia this fall against Jem Douglas Jack Nedden Johnny Summers and Rudy Anholz. Afterward he heads to England for a bout with Freddie Welch and sails from Vancouver September 9 with Billy Papke.
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Chicago
Packey McFarland
Hugh McIntosh
Australia
Packey
Jem Douglas
Jack Nedden
Johnny Summers
Rudy Anholz
McFarland
England
McIntosh
Bundy Meets Beals in Newport Tennis Showdown
Beals C Wright ex champion faces Thomas C Bundy last California hope in the final of the thirtieth annual tennis championship tourney at Newport R1 Aug 24. Betting runs heavily with several thousand dollars placed on the bout while pundits split on which man holds the edge after Bundy beat Frederick C Colston and Wright defeated H H Whitney who was hindered by a leg injury.
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Newport
R. 1
Beals C. Wright
Thomas C. Bundy
California
William B. Larned
Bundy
Frederick C. Colston
Wright
H. H. Whitney
Harvard
Standings and pairings from major leagues tonight
American Association features Minneapolis at Indianapolis Kansas City at Louisville St Paul at Columbus two games Milwaukee hosts Toledo National League has Philadelphia at Pittsburg Boston at Chicago Brooklyn at Cincinnati New York at St Louis American League Detroit at New York St Louis at Boston Cleveland at Philadelphia Chicago at Washington Central League matchups Dayton at South Bend Bt stagus at Grand Rapids Zanesville at Terre Haute Wheeling at Evansville
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American Association
Pet
Eeererreee BF
Minnaeapola
Oledo
Weennereee
St. Paul Etre Een Enenne
Bal Kansan City
Weesese
Columbus
Milwaukee Eerareee
Indianapolis
Wees
Louisville Vereee Neers
Chicago
Pittsburg
New York
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Boston Ey
Philadelphia Senses
Osten Beene Wene Aasen
Detroit
Ery
South Bend
T. Wayne
Evansville
Dayton
Terre Haute
Seeeee
I Grand Hapide
Aeenesee
Zanesville
Wheeling
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Louisville
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Toledo
National League
Boston
Cleveland
Washington
Central League
Bt Stagus
Grand Rapids
Baseball scores from various leagues and cities
Indianapolis 4 Minneapolis 0 Milwaukee 3 Toledo 2 St Paul 8 5 Columbus 4 6 Louisville 5 Kansas City 3 4 Chicago 3 Boston 2 Philadelphia 6 Pittsburg 2 Cincinnati Brooklyn 1 St Louis New York 1 American League New York 3 Detroit 2 Philadelphia 2 Cleveland 1 Chicago 1 Washington 0 Boston 13 St Louis 11 Central League South Bend 6 5 Dayton 4 1 Evansville 6 Wheeling 0 Terre Haute 8 place 0 Grand Rapids Ft Wayne rain
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American Association
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Toledo
St. Paul
Columbus
Louisville
Kansas City
Chicago
Boston
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
St. Louis
New York
Detroit
Cleveland
Washington
South Bend
Dayton
Evansville
Wheeling
Terre Haute
Place
Grand Rapids- Ft. Wayne
Hardgrove Humbles Cantillon's Millers at Washington Park
Hardgrove led the Hoosiers to a 4 0 victory over the Millers at Washington Park in their third game with the Carr baseball chorus. Roy Patterson started for the Millers, while O'Day and Otto Williams contributed offensively for Indianapolis as the Tribe outplayed the visitors.
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Millers
Washington Park
Carr Baseball
King George
Tribe
Hardgrove
Hoosier Bunch
Roy Patterson
Cy Young
American Association
Patterson
George At
House of Representatives
Hayden
Indianapolis
Otto Willams
Bounder
Otto
Altizer
Jimmy Williams
Smith
O'Day
Latin Motto Pushed Fred Snodgrass To Big Leagues
A school Latin motto at St Vincent's Los Angeles spurred Fred Snodgrass to pursue baseball. At 22 he led both leagues in batting with a .368 average, chasing Ty Cobb for the season's top honors as he earns praise for work ethic and steady play with the Giants.
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St. Vincent's College
St. Vincent's
Los Angeles
John McGraw
Mark Roth
St. Vincent’s
Giants
California
McGraw
Fred Snodgrass
Golden West
Polo Grounds
Snow
New York
Ant Disce
Snodgrass
Spodgrass
Bugs Raymond
Seymour
Bnodgrass
Ty Cobb
Indiana University Varsitymen Practice at Jordan Field
Bloomington Aug 24 Captain Cotton Berndt Lindley Storms David Kimble and Paddock substitute are in preliminary IU football practice on Jordan Field. They work an hour daily to limber up while Coach Sheldon arrives September 21 to direct the squad with athletic director Dr Hutchins, formerly at Wisconsin.
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Bloomington
Ind
I. U
Dr. Hutchins
Wisconsin University
Louisvill e Kansas City split doubleheader games
In Louisville on August 24 Louisville and Kansas City again tied the series. Higgenbotham fared better in the first game than Owen, while Rhoades outpitched Doyle in the second. Highlights included Rhoades’s home run and Shannon’s leaping line-drive catch on a shot from Allen. Scores were 5 to 3 and 4 to 2.
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Louisville
Kansas City
Higgenbotham
Owen
Rhoades
Joe Doyle
Rhoade
Shannon
Allen
Milwaukee Beats Toledo 3 2 on Dougherty Pitching
Milwaukee defeated Toledo 3 2 yesterday as Dougherty pitched effectively to secure the win for Milwaukee in the Eastern League game played in Toledo Ohio on August 24.
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Toledo
Milwaukee
Dougherty
Ad Wolgast Signs to Meet White at Fond du Lac
Milwaukee Aug 24 Ad Wolgast has signed to meet Frank White at Fond du Lac. The bout pits the veteran lightweight against the rising contender as boxing fans await the clash in Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Wolgast
Frank White
Fon du Lac
Wanted and Skirt Ad Seeks Practical Mate
Personal advertisement describes a sought after partner under 50 with funds and no past relationships. Prefers non sentimental, practical qualities and warns against certain dog breeds and past associations. Ad notes preference for reliability and rejects unsuitable matches.
Garde Praises O'Day as Worth the Money Spent
Washington Park notes quote from Cocky Garde praising O Day as a promising young outfielder. Miller squad wraps up series this afternoon with Oberlin starting against Fiene or Altrock. Hayden and Williams show speed and baserunning prowess as the Hoosier infielders turn a key double play. Gerald Hayes joins Cusack in the umpiring ranks amid talk of his arbitration role.
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O’day
Garde
Bull Durham
N. B
Fourth day of play in state tennis tourney at Winona
The Indiana state tennis tournament at Winona Technical Institute enters its fourth day with second round singles matchups including Varin vs Wilder and Rice vs Thornton. In doubles, Zuke and Yule face Marty and Thornton as Mrs. Pugh meets Miss Potter in the semi finals of the ladies’ singles.
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Winona Technical Institute
Varin
Wilder
Rice
Thornton
McKays
Marty
Ohio State
Thomas
Kipp
Zuke
Yule
Nichols
Hume
Trask
Appel
Orme
Freet
McNageny
Miss Potter
Mrs. Pugh
Miss Pugh
Miss Peele
Miss Stillson
Miss Hanson
Miss Skinner
Miss Hutchinson
Miss Berry
Ketcham
Foster
Bushy
Maxwell
Trak
Anthony
Trash
Brickert
Paddock
Davis
McKay
Shebuswa
McKuay
Pratt
Zack
Lockridge
Igowa
Ashton
Coons
Darnell
Fleet
Wentzell
Hapgood
Italian Lightweight Bout Ends In Contested Decision
Tommy Howell of Italy and Joe Hefferman of West Philadelphia battled six hard rounds at the Douglas Athletic Club. Spectators claimed victories for their favorites as the windup stirred heated debate in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
Tommy Howell
Joe Hefferman
West Philadelphia
Douglas Athletic Club
Saints Split Twin Bill In Columbus With 8 4 Win
St Paul took the first game 8 to 4 in Columbus, then lost the second 6 to 5 after leading by three runs. Mahbling erred in both games and Woodruff made an error in the second. Perring batted well and Wratten starred in the field. Two games are set for Wednesday.
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Columbus
St. Paul
Mahbling
Woodruff
Perring
Wratten
Ft Wayne Team Fails to Arrive for Grand Rapids Event
Ft Wayne team did not arrive on time in Grand Rapids Michigan on August 24 delaying scheduled activities and triggering organizers to seek rescheduling or alternatives for the event.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
Ft Wayne
Eighty Golfers in First State Tourney Play
Loganport Indiana August 24 eighty men began the state golf tournament qualifying round, the largest entry yet for an Indiana event. Riverside and Highland tied for team honors after 36 holes with a total 702. Will Diddle of Highland set a 159 for 36 holes, a course record. Remaining details list team scores and 36 hole pairings, with entries from Logansport Marion Riverside Richmond Muncie and others as the field opens the event.
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Logansport
Ind
Riverside
Highland
Riverside Links
Will Diddle
Richmond
Delaware Country Club
Muncie
J. A. McNaughton
Larry
Edwards
Smith
Wise
Diddel
Baxter
Snyder
Lennox
Reed
Sielken
Coburn
Rosener
Marion Country Club
Sweezy
Wilson
Holderman
Kinney
H. Schmidt
Trentman
Ft. Wayne
B. B. Bliss
W. Reed
Carl Gibbs
F. N. Cox
Terre Haute
D. Baxter
W. C. Hibberd
D. H. Oliver
Dr. Martin
J. W. Stewart
Logansort
E. Spangler
J. O. Wilson
Marion C. C
A. S. Bend
A. E. Asborne
Marion C
H. Colburn
J. McMurtrie
J. F. McNaughton
W. Donaldson
C. M. Culbertson
Joe Taylor
G. Wright
Anderson
M. B. Larry
H. Stillwell
Marion
B. D. Highland
Iehland
F. C. Peters
E. W. Shirk
C. BH. Sloan
Indianapolis C. C
C. 8. Boucher
F. Clements
H. B. Smith
R. J. Gartland
W. D. Craig
J. W. Thompson
G. Nmyder
A. Parry
J. K. Sharpe
Indianapolis
D. C
Fred Browne
Hichland
P. W. Peters
W. H. Diddel
H. Zelken
B. Stevenson
E. G. Hoffman
C. S. McCauley
C. C
S. E. Raub
George Kistler
A. L. Bixby
Bryce Kinney
Jesse Messler
O. E. Holderman
F. McNeely
T. H. Wilson
D. I. Anderson
Stratton
Frank Remy
Shreck Joins Marion as Busher in Baseball Trade
Ossie Schreckengost reported to Marion Indiana after coming from Louisville to fill the catching spot. He succeeds Emmet Reilly who was recently sold to the Colonels, marking Schreckengost as a full fledged busher for the team.
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Marion
Ind
Ossie Schreckengost
Louisville
Emmet Reilly
Colonels
Amateur Gossip Opens Week With Local Club Meetings
The Cardinals schedule a Wednesday night meeting at Blake and Michigan. Colts face Columbians and the international tool company on Sunday. Mapletons play Monrovia Saturday and meet National Caskets Sunday. Indianapolis chair company lacks Sunday bookings amid open dates. Manhattan club seeks Sept 4 5 games. Robert McDonald 513 Lord Street. Indianapolis Merits have Sept 4 5 open dates and will play Crothersville Sunday. call Prospect 781.
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Cardinals
Blake
Michigan
Colts
Columbians
International Tool Company
Mapletons
Monrovia
National
Indianapolis Chair Company
Manhattan Club
Robert McDonald
Lord Street
Indianapolis
Merits
Crothersville
Prospect
New Mark for 3 Year Olds by Colorado E New York
Colorado EB the sensational bay colt owned by George and Estabrook of Denver proved him self champion 3 year old trotter of the season by winning the Matron futurity stake at Empire City track. He set a new world record for two fastest consecutive heats for 3 year olds trotting with 2 07 5 and 2 07 8. Evelyn held off Lady Isle and Buster Brown in a tight finish. More than 10 000 spectators witnessed the races and Ed Geers will chase a new Harvester record Wednesday.
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New York
Colorado
George & Estabrook
Denver
Colo
Matron Futurity
Empire City
Clare
Evelyn
Lady Isle
Buster Brown
Ed Geers
MINTOSH AIMS TO SET BURNS JOHNSON FIGHTS
Hugh McIntosh plans return from Vancouver to Seattle to discuss Burns versus Johnson and Burns versus Langford. He says Johnson agreed to meet Burns and him in Reno and to give Burns another chance. A London bout is possible if talks advance quickly.
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Seattle
Wash
Hugh McIntosh
Vancouver
Tommy Burns
Jack Johnson
Burns
Sam Langford
McIntosh
Burns-Langford
Johnson
Reno
Tommy
Jack
London
Hedgewood Boy Wins Fast Time in Mile Race
Hedgewood Boy 2 02% beat Minor Herr 1 59 and George Gano 2 035 in a sensational special mile race at Galesburg Illinois. The stallion paced near the world mark, lowering his own record slightly despite a stiff headwind. Minor Heir finished close behind as Gano posted 2 02. It was a thrilling performance in windy conditions.
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Galesburg
Ill
Hedgewood Boy
Minor Herr
George Gano
Minor Heir
Marion Edges Lafayette 2-1 In Tight Contest
Marion defeated Lafayette 2 to 1 in a pitching duel. Both sides totaled two hits as Wonsetler and Betts handled for Marion with Craynor catching for Lafayette and Cooley. The game featured strong defense and timely plays in a close Aug 24 contest in Marion.
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Marion
Ind
Tuestler
Lafayette
Wonsetler
Betts
Cooley
Winchester Bouts Highlight Indy Newsboy Champion Draw
Kid Mitchell the 118 pound newsboy champion of Indianapolis fought a six round draw with Jerry Dalton at Winchester Tuesday night on the same card with Wig gim Dalton contest. Kid Dalton had the best of Howard Wiggim in all ten rounds.
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Kid Mitchell
Indianapolis
Jerry Dalton
Winchester
Wiggim-Dalton
Kid Dalton
Howard Wiggim
Greiner Narrowly Escapes Culvert Crash in Elgin Race
At Elgin Illinois Aug 24 Arthur W Greiner in a National car nearly crashed into a blind culvert after challenging Al Livingston in a match race. The collision damaged steering and wheels but both drivers avoided serious harm, while a second accident marred the attractions as Gelnan in a Falcar spun off Udina curve. The event featured a lengthy list of entrants and race numbers for multiple trophies and classes.
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Elgin
Elgin Race Course
Tom Kincade
Indianapolis
Arthur W. Greiner
McLean
G. F. Gelnan
Udina
Greiner
al Livingston
Livingston
Grenner
Ford
Elgin National Trophy
National
A. W. Greiner
Black Crowe
F. Stinson
Lozier
Ralph Mulford
Marmon
Ray Harroun
Buck
Cino
Fritsche
Fox River
Ball
Staves
Chicago
Cheney
Cole
W. Endleattey
Staver
Fred Crane
Bena
A. Hearne
Meiri
Warren
Detroit
A. W
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Oberlin
Fiene
Altrock
Kelley
Otto Williams
Miller
Hoosier Inner Works
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Barry McCormick
Joe Cantilion
Gerald Hayes
Cusack
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Shreck
George Estabrook
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