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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1902
Page
8
The Hoosiers defeated Columbus 4 to 3 in ten innings amid disputed calls by umpire Haskell. Hoghever delivered a key two-base hit in the sixth as Columbus mounted a charge, but Indiana fielded sharply and Waer pitched superbly to seal the win after a late tied score.
In a tight game Indianapolis edges Columbus 4 to 3 behind Kellum and Waginer pitching. Notable hits include Turner’s two doubles and W. Fox with two sacrifices. Attendance was 1,385 with 11 men left on base for both sides.
Louisville over Toledo 8 to 3 and Kansas City 7 over Minneapolis 3. Milwaukee 3 beat St Paul 0. Cleveland 2 edged Philadelphia 1. National League Cincinnati 6 defeated New York 4. Pittsburg 7 beat Boston 2. Philadelphia 5 over St Louis 4. Terre Haute 11 beat Bloomington 2. Rock Island 4 defeated Cedar Rapids 1. Rock Island 5 Cedar Rapids 2. Evansville 6 over Decatur 0. Rockford 8 and Davenport 7.
The standings show teams like Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago, St. Louis and others with wins losses and win percentages. The columned list includes clubs Louisville Indianapolis St Paul Kansas City Milwaukee Columbus Minneapolis Toledo and others with mixed records and percentages.
Columbus previews the Niagara international tennis tournament with focus on the ladies singles event. Sombrero set a Saratoga mile and a half mark at 2 31.45. Pon Heikes won a silver cup at Paducah Gun Club’s annual tournament. Bobwing signs with Cincinnati club for next season. Larned defends the world tennis championship by defeating Doherty in a midweek match.
The Business Men's Driving Club has folded after a lack of interest. Secretary Roth cites waning crowds at their park on WN Central Ave and notes the affairs will likely be wound up.
Chicago report profiles 86 year old Mrs. Nancy Shuey visiting relatives. For 60 years she cared for 25 orphans rearing 14 boys and 11 girls at her Kouts Indiana home. Most are alive nationwide, all well educated and prosperous, grateful for her influence.
The Sun's seventh page liners promise reading interest and practical chances to act. Readers may find items worth pursuing as well as opportunities to discover useful offers.
Lancaster Ky August 28 grand jury returns 12 indictments against as many black individuals for vagrancy. If convicted they face sale to the highest bidder for up to 12 months, reflecting era legal practices.
In Trenton on August 28, 11 year old William Talmadge of Lambertville defied doctors after an appendectomy at McKinley hospital. He tore off his bandages and attempted to dress, contrasting with the instruction to lie still. Returning to bed, the act proved fatal.
D Shelton and his deaf mute wife from M S Huey mantle works were struck by a cyclist on Ludlow Ave near Hill Ave. The rider rode on the sidewalk and sped away after beating Shelton when warned they were deaf. Mrs Shelton was badly bruised and the husband beaten. Passersby intervened. rider unnamed.
Miss Benson aged 70 and Mrs. Phillips aged 60 were beaten by two strangers four miles east of Springfield after being refused food. The intruders fled with valuables, leaving the women unconscious. Mrs. Phillips is believed fatally injured as farmers search the countryside.
John W. Godman aged 73 died at the home of his daughter Mrs. Charles Jack at 2717 Bellefontaine in Lafayette. He had lived in Lafayette for 68 years.
Altoona report says Nick De Bello, famed local bootblack, agreed to divorce by coaching a lawyer’s shoes to be polished for three years as payment. The Italian immigrant married an American girl who eloped with another Italian, then returned and was expelled.
Rev. J. L. Griffin, a negro evangelist, used 2000 pounds of beef and 1000 loaves of bread during religious exercises on Mainst. He teamed with Rev. W. H. Dobbins to portray the prodigal son. Dobbins appeared in ragged clothes, was forgiven, and a barbecue feast followed.
In Gardner Massachusetts about sixty percent of men have at least two fingers missing from circular saw accidents. Saws tearing through boards at local chair factories cause repeated injuries as workers keep hands near the blades. Despite many amputations and bound wounds, no fatalities are reported and workers resume chopping with thumbs missing, believing they can work with less danger.
Louis Hankle and Miss Louise Fetzer wed at Epiphany Lutheran church after 21 years of courtship. Neighbors welcomed the couple with a rice-throwing reception at the bride’s Dexter street home. Details recall a scene of dedication, including nightly visits and preplanned ice cream to sustain the romance during Hankle’s vacation.
John Thomas, 72, claimed New York residence when arrested for ransacking a South Boston house. Peter McGlinchey woke to noises, grappled with the intruder, and alerted police. A jimmy, long knife, dark lantern and a bunch of false keys were found on Thomas.
Dispatch of Norfolk reports white newsboys strike citing opposition to granting negroes equal privileges. Meanwhile in St Paul foresters at a national convention discuss possible investigation of loan and investment practices. In Humacao Porto Rico three killed and several wounded in election riots.
George A. Thurston of Menasha reunited with his wife in LaCrosse after she had buried a second husband and believed Thurston dead since Civil War service. They married again before a justice, ending 37 years of separation.
Tracy Butte Montana August 28 A new escapee draws attention in criminology as Tom O'Brien who fled the state prison last week writes from Anaconda claiming his release was to expose alleged perjury by Deputy Sheriff Organ and to kill the officer who testified against him. O'Brien was serving a 1901 robbery sentence.
A. J. Jackley, Republican candidate for Madison county representative, visited Indianapolis on Wednesday. He met with Senators Beveridge and Fairbanks and claimed the Madison county factional fight is over. He predicted a 1.50 vote majority and said the Republican ticket is safe. Jackley, though youthful in appearance, stated he is 34 and recalled being told by travelers in Anderson he looked under 22.
In Trenton at McKinley hospital Dr McCulloch extracted a sprouted grain of corn from Russell Downe four years old. The child arrived from his father’s farm in Ewing township with a swollen nose and face after jamming a grain of corn into a nostril days earlier. The seed was removed and the boy returned home with his parents.
Bulk oysters enter markets as quality rises due to wet east coast weather. Best Baltimore standards fetch 1.10 dollars per gallon while top Balti more selects command 1.40 dollars.
The Board of Works awarded the gravel roadway and cement walks on Isabella street Wednesday after residents urged action for a year. Mrs Price laments the project will deprive North Indianapolis boys of a favored swimming hole beside the big pool near her home. Another widow says women lack influence with the board, prompting a joking remark from Harold Co Megrew, jollier of the board.
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