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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1901
Page
9
Nearly 1,000 baseball fans in Grand Rapids watched a curious game as the Rapids, formerly the Louisville club, defeated the Hoosiers. Errors and misplays by Indiana allowed the home team to win while the Colonels benefited from timely hits and fortunate miscues in the late innings.
The game ended with Grand Rapids scoring 6 runs to Indianapolis 0. Key plays included a home run by Grimm, two base hits by Bailey and McFarland, and a sacrifice hit by Smith. Bailey struck out twice, Alloway issued eight walks, and a double play Evans to Smith to Grimm occurred. Umpire Mullane.
In a tight sixteenth inning Detroit edges Milwaukee 5 to 4 after a back and forth game. Friel drives two doubles for Detroit while Holmes Gleason and Nance steal, and Garvin allows nine walks as Miller records one. Umpire Cantilion calls time as the game ends with Cleveland 3 Chicago 2 in a separate noting.
Forte Wayne defeated Fort Wayne 4 to 2 with Daub and Neitner guiding the Batteries in a tense game. Mercer and Clarke powered Philadelphia on a separate line, while Marton homered and Marion contributed. Umpire Hornung oversaw the affair in front of about 308 fans.
Toledo locals hit and ran in a brief incident described as a swift score by Brattteries Joss and Graffius with Killen and Wox noted in the report. The event centers on a Toledo scene with Wheeling referenced in passing.
Races at the Driving club start at 7 p m with two bit admission as top performers prepare for summer circuits. Pekin Indiana post ponements due to rain. Jockey Clem Jenkins wins at Newmarket aboard Sand Piper II while Dick Croker's Minnie Dee places second. Marcus Daly trotting stock to be sold in New York this fall. Starter Tom Riley collapses from heat at Newport. Delmar park in St Louis hit by lightning near the grandstand causing damage.
A Bloomer Girls player was struck on the head at Martinsville on Wednesday and cried. Scoring shows Martinsville 3 Bloomers 7. Pitcher Gus Weyhing, renowned in Louisville, may shift to the Cleveland American League club but his demand for more pay is refused. Amos Rusie is uncertain about reporting to Cincinnati.
A new martingale could be built for the yacht Columbia by Saturday as trial races continue. Opinion differs on whether the Constitution or Columbia would have won Wednesday if Columbia had functioned properly. The Cornell crew was warmly received in Ithaca after their victory, while Bass are biting. Hoosier waters are warm and sluggish, resembling dog days.
Riders at Newby Oval showcased finish responsive touches across Thursday afternoon and night races, following the cranks. The meet highlighted tight riding and close finishes, reflecting strong form among competitors in the event timetable.
Wheted to a razor edge Kimble and Leander in a star match race in peak form. Fireworks and tight wire walking added as additional features.
Republicans will file mandamus proceedings early next week to compel election commissioners to supply inspectors chosen by the council for the special ward 15 election. The electoral body organized with W. W. Spencer as president and John Geckler as secretary.
Mount Jackson police request help locating John Parks an ex saloon keeper after his stepdaughter Carrie Campbell 13 was found assaulted and Parks disappeared after the wife reported returning to find the child harmed Bert Bruner formerly known wife.
A fragment indicates the Raine Hotel will reopen in weeks and an expansion along the East Street district is to be enlarged. Further details are unclear due to incomplete text.
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