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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1899

Page

8

A Great Pitchers Battle Ends in Minneapolis Victory

A tough pitching duel Friday sees Minneapolis defeat Indianapolis by a 3 0 score as Nance Carey and Smith collect key early doubles. Newton allows few hits and Menefee is retired only by walks. Allen reaches on base as Wixon errs on Stewart’s fly and Hickey fails to tie the game.

Minneapolis Minn Indianapolis Newton Minneapole Davis Nance Carey Smith Menefee Heydon Capt. Allen Wixon Stewart Hickey Indiana Polis Hogriever A Hartzell Motz Li G McFarland Arlen Heyden Na Beerreers Vu Pane Steeee Balis Dixon Heyden Allen McTarland Hartzell Mcsfarland Moir Minnecapolis Indianapois Brennan

Batteries Reported For Milwaukee and Detroit Teams

Fragmentary box score style text lists Milwaukee and Detroit battery pairs amid odd codes. Readable names include Reidy Speer Risely Bucklay Denzer Isabell Spies Cronin with scattered inning and score fragments.

R. HH. E Milwaukee Rapids Reidy Speer Risely Bucklay Sieay the Detroit Denzer Isabell Spies Cronin Buelow

Satter Lone Ride Brings Mixed Western League Notes

Friday results show three Western league games with the hard hitting team losing. Cy Young shut out three teams in a succession. Terre Haute 14 Wa bash 4 Danville 3 Mattoon 2. The Sporting News criticizes farming evil and praises Indianapolis for reduced odium. Eastern Stars seek Sunday games with under 17 players. Fortville faces Indianapolis Reserves at Brighton Beach Sunday.

Carey Knepper New. York Cy Young I.S Terre Hautte Wabash Danville Mattoon Sporting News Indianapolis Fortville Brighton Beach

Boxing results and club notes from Chicago and New York

Harry Forbes defeated Billy Rotchford in Chicago while Dan Creedon outboxed Fred Morris in six rounds in New York. Kid McCoy teased the crowd after a defeat. Floyd McFarland and Otto Maya won track events in Erie, Pennsylvania. Amateur records fell in New York with Frank Kramer and a tandem race. Meridian tennis club plans a junior tournament on Sept. 9. McCormick eyes a rematch with McCoy. Billy Brady returns from England. A breeding association formed in New York. Wild Tartar won a St Louis race at long odds. Lipton Lipton co race coverage noted for newspaper space.

Harry Forbes Billy Rotchford Chicao Rotchford Forbes Johnny White Dan Creedon Fred Morris New York Creedon Dusky Kid” McCoy Chauncey Depew McCormick Floyd McFarland Otto Maya Erie Maya Tom Cooper Frank Kramer George Collett Heusman Rutz Collett Wahrenberger Meridian J. L. Mothershead J. H. Hall SUN Bob Barton McCoy Billy Brady England Association Breeders and Thoroughbreds St. Louis Tommy Lipton Shamrock Ollie Iselin Columbia

May Kee Saves Pine Display Amid Smoke at City Fire

May Kee and his wife rushed to the blaze at Holland and Swissler furniture on 218 N Delaware. The caused heavy smoke but little damage. May Kee entered the adjoining Ni lion store and retrieved a pine display, handing it to his wife as smoke filled the room.

Holland & Swissler’s Delaware St May Kee Indianapolis Nolion

Night of Hoodooed Gloom at Madisonville Races

A somber mood hung over the Madisonville business men's racing program as Dr. Bernauer’s nag lost in the 2:20 class after the name change to Orange Wilson. Bunch led the 2:20 field, while the 2:40 heat saw Flashlight narrowly beat Nellie C. and Anna F. in a tense stretch duel. Other heats featured Montgomery with a rattling wood-wheeled sulky, Dunn’s J. C., and Akrela in the 3:00 class, with times ranging from 1:35 to 2:59 as clouds threatened an early finish.

Dr. Bernauer Powers That Get Wilson B Orange Wilson Bunch Flashlight Nellie C Anna F Anna Montgomery Donson Dunn J. C Nfoovers Hoss Akrela J. GC C. Dunny Eeee Ldarat Dr. Hoover Scecce Serteeerae Don B Frank Beck Minnie L Ed Lewis Grandma H. H. Gates

Body of Mrs Jerry Smith Found in Vault at Dan Smeltze’s

The body of Mrs Jerry Smith, missing for four weeks, was found Friday in a vault at Dan Smeltze’s restaurant by the sheriff. Her husband, Jerry Smith, once locked up as a raving maniac, allegedly said he disposed of the body in the vault. He will be brought back for murder trial after initial insanity commitment and transfer.

Youngstown Jerry Smith Dan Smeltze Jefferson Newbury Asylum

Peace in Samoa Reported by British Commissioner

British commissioner C. N. Elliott of the Samoan commission arrived in San Francisco aboard the Alameda and said Samoa is at peace. He noted some trouble from Maluteoan groups near Apia, who feigned fear to avoid returning home but showed insolent bearing, signaling a claim of superiority over Matafaan residents.

San. Francisco C. N. Elliott Samoan Commission Alameda Samoa Apla

Hoosier Gas Could Cut Off Supply From Chicago Firms

Anderson manufacturing companies win a temporary restraining order to block Consumers gas trust from starting a new pumping station near Anderson. They warn the move could ruin their gas supply and potentially halt gas to Chicago and other areas, though current Hamilton county supply remains unaffected.

Anderson Consumers’ Gas Trust Company Chicago Consumers’ Company Hamilton County

Magrew and Moorman Enter Republican Council Candidacy

Maj Harold C Magrew of the 161st Indiana regiment is named a Republican candidate for councilman at large. Moorman has also announced himself as a Republican councilmanic candidate.

Harold C. Magrew 161St Indiana Regiment AL ‘Moorman

Hall’s Catarrh Cure and Family Pills Ad Claim

An old advertisement offers a one hundred dollar reward for catarrh cure claims and promotes Hall’s Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co. Toledo. It asserts testimonials, a 5 cent price, and mentions various wholesale druggists endorsing the product.

Hal F. J. Cheney &Co Toledo F.J. Cheney Wrat & Truax Toldo Walding Nas & Marvin Torah Gali Hall

Herod's Murder of the Imogents Underscored by doctor

A prominent physician compared Herod's alleged cruelty to the practice of forcing children to eat so called health foods. He spoke in high terms of the dangers posed by such dieting trends and urged caution to parents.

Graham Crackers as a Summer Treat for Children and Invalids

A brief notice promotes Graham crackers as a suitable choice during warm weather for children and those ill or disabled. The item is highlighted as a simple, comfortable snack to consider in hot seasons.

Grocer Advertising Honey Fruit Squares Sweet Cake

Ask your grocer for our latest Sweet Cake the Honey Fruit Squares. This compact note urges shoppers to request the new treat and highlights its name and appeal.

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