Barbeau Out Two Weeks In Hoosier Series Opener
Little Jape Barbeau Toledo shortstop remains in serious condition after a blow near the temple from Summers. Doctors say two weeks before he may play again. Indiana Hoosiers win the opener, scoring four in the second inning and three more in the third, Toledo answers but falls short as Summers and Toledo pitchers struggle. late threats fail as Lattimore grounds out.
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Barbeau
William Armour
Cleveland
Toledo
Minnehaha
Sutthoff
Royal
Summers
Perring
Reagan
Hooke
Cook
CL Wil- Yates
We. Charkie
Land
Lattimore de
Suthoff
Carr
World's Speediest Sprinter Is 23-Year-Old Blacksmith
Eugene, Ore. Aug 29 Dan Kelly 23 year old blacksmith and world record holder trains for Jamestown exposition sprint. He credits Bill Hayward and his father for his success and describes sun baths, relaxed starting positions, and short sprints as key training. Kelly plans 10 yard dash at the century race and notes his daily workouts and methods.
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Dan Kelly
Eugene
Obe
Jamestown
University of Oregon
Jamestown Exposition
Kelly
Bill Hayward
Hayward
Colorado Springs
Baker City
Thursday Games Across Leagues Feature Key Matchups
In the American Association Toledo visits Indianapolis while Kansas City plays Milwaukee and Columbus faces Louisville. Minneapolis hosts St Paul. In the National League Cincinnati meets Boston and Chicago travels to Brooklyn. Pittsburg visits Philadelphia. The American League schedules St Louis at Detroit and Chicago at Cleveland with Boston at Washington and Philadelphia at New York. The Central League features Springfield at Grand Rapids and Daytona at South Bend with Canton at Terre Haute and Wheeling at Evansville.
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Toledo
Columbus
Minneapolis
Louisville
Kansas City
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Schbeke
Chicage
Eerie
Tau Eater Verenees
Pittsburg
New York Bee
Reese
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Cnet Rears
Ees Wees
Boston
R. H O. A. E. St. Louis
Cook
Bale
Coulter
Krug
Carr
Lest
Pet
Lindsay
Livingston
Chicago
Battens
Williams
Hopke
Cleveland
New York
St. Louis
Washington
A.B .E J. Clarke
Barbeau
Pokorney
Springfield
Perring
Sateen
Wheeling Reagan
Avaensville
Als
Canton Veneer
Eteres
W. Clarke
Terre Haute
Land
Dayton
Sutthoff
Pweeneses
Grand Rapids
Lattimore Eeeveeane South Bend
Perrerer Terre F
Summers
Oe Willams
Kerin and Werden
American Association
Central League
Daytona
South Bend
Canton
Wheeling
Evansville
Cincinnati
Detroit
RACES AT ANDERSON Madison county fair opening day
Special to The Sun. In Anderson Indiana on Aug 2 the Madison county fair opened with running races results include Half Mile Run Purse 150 Veranda winning both heats over Marseilles and Phil Martin with best time 0 52 Half Mile Dash Purse 100 Virginia Princess first Leonia Combs second Mc Aleer third time 0 52 Six Furlongs Purse 150 Temple first J I Mack second George Garrett third beat time 1 171 One and a Quarter Miles Over hurdles Purse 150 Ben Benares first Fred Mader second Schwaltgard third time 2 20
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the Sun
Anderson
Ind
Madison County Fair
Veranda
Marseilles
Phil Martin
Virginia Princess
Leonia Combs
McAleer
Temple
J. I. Mack
George Garrett
Ben Benares
Fred Mader
Schwaltgard
Puro Distilled Water Company Price List
Half gallon bottles cost 6 cents while five gallon Gemijohns are 40 cents. Contact numbers include new phone 2177 and main line 778.
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Puro Distilled Water Company
Eid
Peoples Coal and Cement Co Successors to Logsdon Iros
Local fuel firm listing two telephone numbers and noting its succession from Logsdon Iros.
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Peoples Coal and Cement CO
Logsdon Iros
Fuel Company
Baseball Scores and Results from American Association and National League
Indianapolis beat Toledo 7 to 6 while St Paul topped Minneapolis 6 to 2 in the American Association. In the National League Chicago defeated Brooklyn 6 to 4, New York won 8 to 2 over St Louis, Boston beat Cincinnati 5 to 4, Pittsburgh won 7 to 1, Cleveland 5 to 0 over Chicago, Detroit 4 to 3 against St Louis, and New York 6 to 4 over Boston in the Jet game with New York 1 to 0 in the second game. Evansville 2 over Wheeling 1 and Dayton 4 over Grand Rapids 0.
Dan Patch Sets Fast Mile on Poor Track at Dubuque
Dan Patch clocked a mile in 2:00% at Dubuque Iowa on August 3 as favorite horses dominated the day. The 2:18 pace and the 3:3 trot were contested across heats, with all favorites prevailing.
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Dubuque
Dan Patch
Rays From The Base Ball Spotlight At Watkins Yard
In a tense game the Hen’s fears grow as Summers dominates for the Hoosiers. Barbeau suffers a blow to the head, Barhean is sidelined, and Cy Coulter shines in the field. Indiana’s Krug and Coulter spark a Hoosier rally, while defensive miscues fuel a late four run burst by the Hens.
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Watkins Yard
Barhean
Summers
Charley Carr
Hughey Jennings
Barbeau
Brighton Beach Games Spotlight Wiedmanns Sun Showdown
A double bill heads Brighton Beach next Sunday with the Re serves versus the Wiedmanns of Newport Ky in the main attraction and the Gold Medals facing the Carthage Ohio White Sox in the curtain raiser.
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Brighton Beach
Wiedmanns
Newport
Carthage, O
White Sox
Pastime Alleys to Open for the New Bowling Season
The Pastime Bowling alleys will open for the coming season on Sept. 2. The interior has been handsomely decorated and alleys are in first class condition with new balls and new pins. The Coal Dealers' Bowling League will play its first game on opening night.
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Coal Dealers
Muldoon Tamed Sullivan The Greatest Fight Link
The Sun reports in New York on August 23 that William Muldoon, famed world champion wrestler, trained John L. Sullivan into discipline before Sullivan’s big title bout with Jake Kilrain. Muldoon’s stern methods transformed Sullivan from a flamboyant challenger into a meek, focused fighter.
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John L. SuLlivan
William Muldoon
Sullivan
Jake Kilrain
London
Muldoon
John
Kilrain
Sports Notes On Fighters And Automobiles In 1908 Era
Jim Britt trains with rope skipping to build wind for his bout with Gans while Reno promoters offer 1500 for Gans and Nelson. Joe Jennette and Randy Ferguson set for Philadelphia action soon. Mike Sullivan returns to coast for Ketchell-Thomas winner shot. Honey Mellody trains near Sebago Lake for a New York Philadelphia campaign. Labor Day card lists Ketchell Gardner Fitzgerald Greagy Russell Sullivan Papke Jackson Williams Erleborn Walsh among others. Charles Schmidt sails for Europe to study auto trends and Paris Salon plans. Burman resumes western Peerless sales role near the Mississippi River with renewed tour vigor.
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Thomas Ketchell
Ocean View
Cal
Jim Gardner
Dick Fitzgerald
Fort Wayne
Ind
Indian Greagy
Unk Russell
Milwaukee
Tommy Sullivan
Billy Papke
Lawrence
Mass
Peter Jackson
Morgan Wiliams
Goldfield
Nev
Erleborn
Jim Walsh
Chelsea
Charles Schmidt
Europe
la Provence
Schmidt
Charles Burman
Peerless
Thas
Peerless Company
Mississippi River
Burman
Montgom ery county fair harness results at Crawfordsville
In Crawfordsville Indiana on August 2 the Montgomery County fair day two featured the 2:17 Blake Trot Purse of 800 won by Gitana with John A second Bourbon third and Alacer fourth with times 2:14 2:15 and 2:14. The Three Year Old Pace Purse of 5 saw Rex first Lady Duvan second Ruth D third Adcoo Dillon fourth Idle Moments fifth with times 2:18% and 2:15%.
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Crawfordsville
Ind
Montgomery County Fair
Blake
Gitana
B. m
Ashborn
John A
Bourbon
Alacer
Rex
B. S
To Order
Lady Duvan
Ruth D
Adcoo Dillon
Idle Moments
Boxer Mike Schreck Aims To Beat Al Kaufmann In Camp
Cincinnati boxer Mike Schreck prepares to challenge Al Kaufmann in Frisco for the near heavyweight title. Reports say Schreck is in prime form and Kaufmann has improved, with Schreck likely the favorite. If Schreck wins, he would face Dutchman in the next step.
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AL Kaufmann
Mike Schreck
Cincinnati
San Francisco
Greggains
Frisco Club
Schreck
Teuton
Tommy Burns
Kaufmann
Ktglian
Bowlers Day Entries Form for League Park Events
Complete up to date list of entries for Bowlers Day events at League Park on September 10. Entries close September 5. Names include Hall Charley from Columbus in American Association and Lejune Sheldon of Springfeld in Central, with events in Long-Distance Throwing and Fungo Hitting among others.
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Herrmann
Cincinnati Ball Club
League Park
Hall
Charley
Eeeweesee Ee
Columbus
American Association
Lejune
Sheldon
Vee
Vt Vera Outhielders
Cincinnati
National
Stanley
James
Louisville
Wagner
Hans
John
Pittsdure
McIntyre
Harry
Brooklyn
Gibson
George
Carccer
Pittsburg
Ecco
Aaa
Abies & Soren
Talchut
Alisphes Collins
Gil
San Antonio
Ccc
Texas Dougherty
Ccecc
Chicago
New York
American Huggins, Miller
Nobiett
Bert
Delsutfielder
Grand Rapids
Tees
Central Collins
EL C
Patrick
American Hoffman
Daniel
Pu York
American Lobert
John B
Leach
Thomas
Maloney
William. L
Noblett
Outfielder
Tetececes
Central
Fighters Are Fit For Kaufmann Schreck Bout
San Francisco August 9 United Press reports both fighters are in peak condition with no contract weight limits. Schreck has trusted endurance and short range strategy while Kaufmann, lighter yet muscular, relies on a powerful punch despite fewer pro bouts. Odds shifted to 2 to 1 in favor of Schreck as backers remain scarce. Alec Greg gains predicts a $25090 house as the bout nears.
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Schreck-Kaufmann
Schreck
Alec Greggains
Kaufreann
Highball Wins 2 04 Pace at Narragansett Park
Narragansett Park third day racing produced a notable upset as Sonoma Girl withdraws before the 2 04 pace. Highball swept the heats easily, while Laura Bellini took the 2 20 pace in straight heats. Ardella Argot Boy and Winger contended in a four heat 2 04 affair.
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Providence
R. 1
Narragansett Park
Roger Williams
Highball
Sonoma Girl
Laura Bellini
Hhe
Ardella
Argot Boy
Winger
Farmer Isaac Rogers Hangs Self Over Land Deal Worry
Special to The Sur. Columbus Indiana August 23 Isaac Rogers a 45 year old wealthy farmer near Columbus hanged himself due to anxiety about a land deal. He was found dead at his farm and the death is reported as a self inflicted act. The tragedy underscores tensions over property transactions in the area.
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Columbus
Isaac, Rogers
Here
Big Kidding Camille M Wins at Fort Erie
In Buffalo on August 29 Camille M owned the second race at Fort Erie, beating Linda Lake after a strong tip circulated. Bets surged to 4 and 3 to 1 with 6 to 1 earlier and heavy off-track wagers followed as Camille M won easily despite parimutuel shifts.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Fort Erie
W. H. Fiser
Camille M
Linda Lake
Providence Racing Cards Show Multiple Harness Events
The Providence program lists two and three year race card details with pace and trot purses. Entries include Laura Bellini Wilkes Heart King Entertainer Rand Annie Romana and Bell Mold under trainer or driver notes. High Ball Argot Boy Cornfield Wild Bell and others run trials with times around 2 07 to 2 11.
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Laura Bellini
Ro. m
Mogquet
Lena S
Tom Covington
Geers
Ainasham
B. H
DeRyder
Wilkes Heart
B. G
Estelle
Berice
Smith
Marechal
Book
Cox
C. H
McLaugh
May
B. m
Hayes
Margaret
Honey
King Pointer
B m
Rand Annie
Br. m
Carpenter
Romana
Nelb
Dr. Hooker
Clary Latis
Ch. m. Cuaielisq
Argot Wilkes
Anna MiNer
Kruger
Ch. G.l. McDon
Arde
Hrady Wip
Br. H
Otarnheat
Phalla
Gatcomb
Cornfield
Silver Thom— Chona
Pappy Heir
Runyon
Wild Bell
Br. G
Zion
Payne
Billy B
McCarthy
the Facelet
McDevitt
Kussona
Snedeker
Paul Sruger
Anna Direct
Anna Direct, Blk. m
Brady
Chimes Bell
Titer
Lucretia
Busybody
Clark
Have You Tried a Helen Byron High Grade Smoke
An advertising snippet from Leahy and Company of Cincinnati promotes a high grade smoking product named Helen Byron available for 10 cents. The brief promo text targets buyers seeking quality tobacco items.
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Helen Byron
Leahy & Co., Manufacturers
Cincinnati
Ohio
Racing system damages sport says M Henry criticizes trotters
In Empire track crowd view, Sonoma Girl driver M B E McHenry calls trotting races a joke. He urges varied distances and formats, proposes dash races and races for beaten horses, and argues current purses and entry fees unfairly hurt owners.
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Empire Track
M. BE. McHenry
Sonoma
New York
Cutler KOed by Johnson in first round at Reading
Jack Johnson the colored world heavyweight champion knocked out Kid Cutler in the first round at the Reading ball park before a large crowd. The bout ended after two minutes of fighting when Johnson landed a hard right and Cutler collapsed. Johnson next fights Sailor Burke on Sept. 12 at Bridgeport, with a forfeit and world challenge promised if he wins.
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Reading
Jack Johnson
Kid Cutler
John L. Sullivan
Ball Park
Johgon
Cutler
McNeals
Johnson
Sailor Burke
Bridgeport
Sam Fitzpatrick
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Washington Park
C. H. Tavenner
Ore
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Carrites
Kerin
Perry Wereden
Silk” O'Laughlin
Briggs
Chenault
Kellum
Billy Clymer
William
Armbruster
Cy Coulter
Siegle
Brighton Beach Games
John L
Mul
Lamb
Willam
Lfe
Elihu Root
Hell
Mr. Root
Sportlettes
Jim Britt
Gans
Reno
Nelson
Britt
Joe Jennnette
Randy Ferguson
Mike Twin
Sebago Lake
Kauf
Mann
United Press
Big Killing
Erie
Wash
M’henry
Noma
Nataiy
Mr. McHenry
Ike
Jubes le Saan Guarante
KHE Evans Cuewical Co
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