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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1902

Page

8

Senators Leave Town After Narrow Indiana Loss

The Indianapolis Hoosiers defeated Columbus 4 to 3 as Bailey struggled early but Columus failed to rally. Hoghever led with three singles while Turner stole a base and Williams fanned two as the Senators packed up after a brief stay in Indianapolis. Attendance was 1,132 with Haskell umpiring.

Hoosiers Columbus Bailey Hoghever A.B Iknol Williams O'Brien Hogriever Coulter Woodruff Belden Turner Indianapolis Haskelll

Baseball Scores From Thursday League Play

American Association results include Louisville 9 over Toledo 4 Milwaukee blank over St. Paul 2 Minneapolis 2 over Kansas City 6. Lee 4 defeated Philadelphia 1 in the American. Philadelphia 5 beat Chicago 4. Cleveland 5 beat Washington 3. St. Louis 1 over Baltimore 0. Dercit 11 defeated Boston 0. National League Pittsburg 11 over Chicago 3. Three League results Terre Haute 7 over Bloomington 1 and Terre Haute 9 over Bloomington 2. Deemur 7 over Evansville 6. Tr Davenport 2 over Rockford 1. Cedar Rapids 3 over Rock Island 1.

American Association Louisville Toledo Milwaukee St. Paul Minneapolis Kansas City Lee Chicago Philadelphia Cleveland Washington St. Louis Baltimore Dercit Boston Terre Haute Bloomington Deemur Evansville Travenport Rockford Cedar Rapids Rock Island Pet Touisville Wsecesseveeseeess Indianapolis Paul Kansas City Columbus Ausesseeneese Detroit Pittsbu TS -Cenceentsees Brooklyn Hosten Ae Cincinnati

Rumor Swirls Over American Association Reorganization

The report claims a major reorganization may cut northern cities and add Memphis and Nashville from the Southern League. Memphis and Nashville have applied for AA places, while St Paul and Minneapolis are rumored to be dropped. Indianapolis manager Watkins disputes the possibility and cautions the AA is a 12 club circuit with no drastic shifts planned.

American Baseball Association St. Vitrain Tacoma Memphis Nashville American Association George Tebeau Louisville T. J. Hickey Tydianapolis Watkins Stroebel Toledo St. Paul Minneapolis W. H. Watkins Indianapolis

Garvin of White Stockings Retires After Shooting Incident

Virgil Garvin a pitcher and dental student known as the Navasota Tarantula retired from baseball after a violent night in Chicago. He shot at a police officer and wounded a saloon proprietor while fleeing. he had a prior history of violence including firing at a man in Milwaukee and cutting another in Chicago. He remained at large at press time.

Chicago Virgil Garvin Comiskey's White Stockings Texas Garvin Westside Milwaukee Daly

California Featherweight McFadden Returns from England

San Francisco report notes California featherweight McFadden has just returned from England after a period abroad. The brief item highlights his travel and current status in the boxing scene.

San Francisco Cal McFadden California England

Local boxing card pits veteran and Aussie champion at Yosemite

He defeated Ben Jordan in the last round of a 15 rounder and now faces Tim Hegarty, the Australian champion, in a 20 round 125 pound bout at Yosemite athletic club Friday night. Weigh in is ringside and both boxers are listed in excellent condition.

Ben Jordan Tim Hegarty Yosemite Athletic Club

Indianapolis Reserves Set for Spring Lake Sunday

Little Sports notes Indianapolis Reserves will play at Spring Lake on Sunday as part of Friday’s Toledo edition. Ed Corrigan, a Chicago turfman, bought the Sturgis farm near Lexington for 345000.

Toledo Indianapolis Spring Lake Ed Corrigan Chicago Sturgis Farm Lexington

Fletcher Wagner Brothers Aim for White River to Ohio Speed Record

Fletcher Wagner and his younger brother from 1419 Broadway, sons of Dr. Theodore Wagner, float down White River toward the Ohio River hoping to set a new speed record. They left Thursday noon and report no mistakes, with provisions aboard and a light canoe drifting with the current to ease the voyage. They expect to reach the Ohio early next week and may sell the canoe for a train ride home after completing the trip.

Fletcher Wagner Broadway Theodore Wagner White River Ohio

A Montana Outlaw at the Park Delights Audiences

The Park presented A Montana Outlaw on Thursday with matinee and evening shows, running through the week. The border drama features Jack the Bunter as a handsome cowboy revealed as a wealthy easterner in love, a murderous villain, a kindly cattle king father, Roaring Bill the sheriff, Jubilee Slick the bibulous legislator, a comic black man, a stage driver, and a black frocked young woman. An entertaining horse aid and a memorable Irish landlady round out the lively, incident-filled performance. The two crowds left well satisfied.

Montana Jack the Bunter King Roaring Bill Jubilee Slick Jack the Buster Frontier Hotel Park

Rev W B Osborne Injured Riding Engine Shadowed Express

Cumberland Md Aug 29 The Rev W B Osborne of Hackettstown NJ rode unconscious for 11 miles between Tunnelton and Rowlesburg WV on a B and O express train engine. He was struck at Tunnelton and found on the fore bumper at Rowlesburg after the train stopped for coal. Doctors say he will recover. he is 70.

Rowlesbury Osborne

Burial for Croker aide body by Tamany Club

In New York Aug 29 the Tamany Central Club of the Twentieth assembly district voted to give the body of former Croker servant a decent burial. Kelly died at Bellevue a week ago after an appendicitis operation. His sister, too poor to bury, called at the morgue.

New York Richard Croker Potter’s Field Tamimany Central Club Twentieth Assembly District Kelly Bellevue

Grand Theatre Readies Opening With Fresh Look

The Grand is prepared for the opening next Monday with a bright cheerful house. Manager Ziegler has improved the theater’s appearance and energy, and Empire has new carpet for the debut. The box office has operated all week.

Ziegler

Three doctors pledge funds for technical institute drive

Three physicians commit $700 to the technical institute fund. Dr. R. C. Light contributes $500 on Thursday afternoon and Friday morning. Subscriptions arrive by mail from Dr. J. T. Burford and Dr. O. S. Runnels at $100 each. A. ja, Sweeney signs for $500 on Thursday afternoon. A separate $500 noted in The Sun from R. Kirshbaum.

Technical Institute Fund R. C. Light J. T. Burford O. S. Runnels A. Ja Sweeney SUN R. Kirshbaum

Hubert Wilke to Finish Engagement at Fairbank Saturday

Hubert Wilke will conclude his engagement at Fairbank with two songs Saturday night. Favorable weather this week has boosted attendance at the Dark Garden, widening crowds for performances.

Hubert Wilke Fairbank

Reprieve Granted for Russell Lewis in Indiana Case

Russell Lewis a Gibson county native scheduled for execution in Michigan City was granted a 30 day reprieve by Gov. Durbin. The governor noted Lewis lacked funds for defense and cited possible extenuating circumstances while promising a thorough review.

Lewis Russell Gibson County Michigan City Durbin Russell Perry Stout Princeton

Picnic for Orphans Planned at Fairview Park

Ellis lodge organizes an outing for Indianapolis orphan asylum inmates at Fairview park next Friday. G. W. June chairs the general committee and C. P. Balz heads the amusements committee.

Ellis’ Lodge Indianapolis Fairview Park G. W. June C. P. Balz

The Sun's Miners Invitation and Odd Headings

Fragmentary urban notice mentions The Sun's Miners and free headings with a small coat. A garbled line cites Jesuits are guaranteed and a stray address Ohio office T21-12 E with a phone number 90.

SUN Ohio

Prince the horse saves girl from near tragedy in barn

In Toledo on August 29 Prince a 21 year old family horse owned by grocer William McDonough rescued a four year old girl who wandered into a barn. Prince lifted the child from danger and kept her safe on the hay while the father found her, demonstrating remarkable instinct.

Toledo Prince William McDonough McDonough Mr. McDonough Mr. ‘McDonough

Gambling Barred for Labor Day at Fair Grounds

By order of Chairman M. T. Butler of the Labor Day committee no gambling privileges will be allowed at the fair grounds for Labor Day. Elwood Sds, chairman of the grounds and privileges committee, reports many gamblers have pressed for privileges and offered high premiums.

M. T. Butler Elwood S.ds

Diamond dealer J C Sipe returns from foreign tour

J C Sipe, abroad several months, reports witnessing London coronation exercises. He traveled aboard the Kronprinz Wilhelm with the duchess of Marlborough. A Paris automobile disaster claimed Mr and Mrs Charles Fairing, communicated by wireless from sea. Sipe says he brought back 6000 diamonds for himself and two brothers in Pittsburg and Buffalo.

J. C. Sipe London Kronprinz Wilhelm Duchess of Marlborough Charles Fair Paris New York Sipe Pittsburg Buffalo

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