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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1902
Page
8
The Senators lost 4 to 2 to Indianapolis with Killen pitching superbly for the Hoosiers and Grim showing strong defense at first. Hogervier nearly made a spectacular catch, drawing cheers from the bleachers, while a Fox O'Brien Grim double play halted a late rally.
Mackin struck out by Killen led 5 to 3 while McMackin pitched a wild pitch. Killen hit McMacken, three base hits went to Killen and Woodruff, Woodruff sacrificed. Fox to OBrien to Grim and McFarland to Myers completed double plays. Hart stole a base. Indianapolis left on base four Columbus six. Umpire Haskell Time 1 35 Attendance 1530.
The list shows teams with wins losses and winning percentages across the American League and clubs. Notable entries include Philadelphia, St. Louis, Detroit, and Boston with varying records, while Brooklyn and Chicago appear among the leaders and stragglers in the standings.
Hoosiers suffer a rare loss on ladies day. Charlie Kuhns awaits two months back pay from Syracuse club per Brothers of Players. Rumor says Rube Waddell offered 13000 to break contract with Philadelphia. Young Americans seek games with under 14s. Shamrocks vs Duesseldorfers set for Brighton Beach Sunday. Kellum to start against Bailey in Columbus game Wednesday. Indy fans urged to rally for a win as the Hoosiers face a tough test.
Bleeding Kansas dispatch notes preparations for a large combined arms exercise near Pawnee flats north of Fort Riley. Gen Bates will command with Maj Clemand and Lt Col Mis as senior aides, covering infantry cavalry and artillery in extensive terrain including hills river valleys and vast plains.
Advance Guard captured the Champlain handicap at Saratoga on Tuesday. Terry McGovern arrived in Cincinnati to begin training at Norwood Inn. R F Doherty defeated Whitman to win the Newport tennis championship. J Wred Probst rode 123 miles Danville to Danville in 12 hours. Senator Grady offered 1000 in gold for the National League pennant winner. Harry Collis lowered Countryside Club record with 18 holes in 72. Pittsburg Phil excites racing crowds with large bets. Joe Ullman’s 21000 plus day, total around 60000. George Tebeau plans a 100000 summer resort on an Ohio river island near New Albany and Louisville. Jacob Gilbert, famed horse trainer for Rockefeller and Bonner, dies at Newark at 80 after long illness. he trained Cleoria and Independence to a 2 22 record at age 7.
Charles Renninger, a railroad conductor, died in Delmar of paralysis allegedly caused by a blow on the arm from Congressman W. H. Jackson. The two were warm friends. the incident cited by Renninger’s associates as a contributing cause dates to 1900. A separate item notes residents planning a cooperative hot water heating company north of Woodruff Place, near Newland and Rural streets. A committee was formed to study feasibility and report next Tuesday at Windsor and Commerce streets with plans for a $100,000 stock company to fund a plant costing $25,000 to $60,000. Shares to be valued at $50.
London based Mitchells wholesale provisioners for London Liverpool and Manchester deny reports they have been absorbed by the Swift Packing Co of Chicago. The denial asserts no such merger or acquisition has occurred and that Mitchells remains independently operated.
The Sun promises guaranteed results and profits to readers with a simple phone approach. Call 880 for details and visit offices at 121 123 E Ohio Street for more information.
Washington Aug 27 Minister Bowen at Caracas telegraphed the State Department that one Venezuelan government war ship bombarded Cuidad Bolivar for two days until it withdrew its ammunition exhausted He did not specify damage from the bombardment and did not state any casualties or losses
A lawn fete on August 29 and 30 at Thirty fourth and Minallists to raise money for the degree staff members of No. 441 I O O F. They plan to attend the sovereign grand lodge meeting in Des Moines on September 15 and compete for prizes in degree work with dancing and vaudeville entertainment planned.
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