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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1900
Page
8
In a recent league game a 56 point margin sealed the win as the scoreboard reflected easy carries and multiple players contributing. Gardner Kellum and Lynn Beybold led with two base hits, while the team recorded solid offense and steady defense.
In Buffalo the Bisons lost on errors as Cleveland and Buffalo played a rough game. Kansas City and Minneapolis battled with strong pitching and errors shaping the score. National League standings show Brooklyn and Philadelphia near the top with Chicago and Cincinnati close behind the pack.
In Cincinnati the Reds were shut out by Kitson 6 to 0 with McGuire and Summer catching. Brooklyn 10 Cincinnati 6 as Kitson and McGuire paired with Summer and Peitz. In St Louis the Quakers beat Philadelphia 6 to 1 with Donahue and McFarland behind Hugh ey and Robinson. In Chicago the Beaneaters edged the Cubs 6 to 4 as Griffith and Donahue teamed with Cup py and Sullivan.
Fort Wayne defeated Mansfield 2 to 1 while Youngstown routed Columbus 9 to 3. Daytona and New Castle posted a loss to Wheeling 7 to 4 in the Interstate League action.
Gardner will not pitch again this season as his elbow swelled after Friday’s seven innings. Goar fell ill Friday but may pitch Saturday if able. Hogrever replaced him amid an ankle brace and Friday’s limp prevented a home run. Major Taylor trains at Newby Oval for the Milwaukee IA W meet with events at Newby oval on July 17. The Terre Haute trotting association forecasts a $4000–$5000 loss from a midsummer meet. Freemont wins 2:14 pace at best 2:10 and Cornelia Belle claims the 2:19 pace at 2:15 14.
A fragmented docket of names including St. Louis-Celtic Bard, the Butcher, Money Music, Ann Oldfield, Randazzo, Eight Bells, Washington park, Chicago-Modnine, Likeness, Espionage, Silver Garter, Tut hill, Livadia, Brighton Beach-Voter, Screch, Montauk, Belle of Lexington, Herbert, Maximo Gomez.
New York July 7 Peter Maher finished Steve O’Donnell in jig time at the Broadway Athletic Club Friday night. O’Donnell was nearly out in the first round when the referee stopped the fight and awarded the bout to Maher. This is Maher’s third straight one round victory over O’Donnell.
New York reports Terry Mc Govern will spar with George McFadden on the eve of his July 16 match with Frank Erne to prepare for what is described as the toughest fight of his career.
Blair wins both heats in free for all races at the Gentlemen’s driving club matinee. Prairie Girl beats Robert C. in the 2:20 class while Midget and other horses race hard in the 2:40 class. Spectators enjoy a farcical vote over berry prizes, then Blair returns to the stable with his berries.
A fragmented OCR entry lists times and names including Robert c Sipe Fred L Ed Lewis Betty Ora Shover Montgomery Charles Dawson and J N Dickerson. It references classes and sleeping beauty with varied time stamps and solicitor mentions in a damaged record.
Dr Louis Klepsch returns from India warning millions face starvation and cholera. He notes 25,000 new famine victims and 25,000 new cholera cases weekly, urges worldwide aid as the Quito grain ship arrives in Bombay. Missionaries distribute grain at 7 cents a bushel to those with funds.
The school board approved new night class rules and delegated building use with superintendent and board consent. Ten appointments were rejected on technical grounds, and 16 teachers had grade reductions while salaries for 40 were cut. Protests and a key resignation in Manual training high school accompanied the changes.
Building Inspector Bedell notified Clarence Zener to remove the Delaware street entrance to Zener flats 20 percent over the sidewalk by Monday or the city will remove it. Deputy city attorney Bell says sidewalk obstructions violate the law even if approved previously. Dr. John H. Oliver filed an injunction Friday against Zener and contractor John A. Schumacher Co. Judge Leathers issued a temporary restraining order.
In Chicago on Friday a heat wave caused four deaths and fifteen prostrations. The deceased were Edward W. Mauree, Hugh F. Moore, Tony Sedlock, and Frank Tonikalski.
Elizabeth Hitchens, a stenographer for state labor commissioner McCormack, reports losing a purse containing two diamond rings and a gold watch after leaving a boarding house on Illinois Street. She sought a woman seen nearby but could not confirm the thief or recover the items.
The National Bureau of Identification in Chicago reports three men arrested at the fair grounds on July 4 for stealing a diamond. Charles Ray, once renamed William Hart, with prior sentences and escapes, has faced burglary and shooting charges. Harry Stiles, a known pickpocket, and Frank Stone, twice jailed in Detroit, with the alias Blue Eyes, are to face court Tuesday.
A former cowboy known as a professional tramp visited a Washington Street drug store and ingested all the morphine he requested. Dispensary physicians say the man, named W Hatch, lost an arm in a prior incident and was pulled from danger after two hours. He reportedly made light of death despite his condition.
President Sahm announces Charles Maguire will serve as inspector for the new bridges after selling his W Washington Street dry goods store to Philip Joseph of Connersville for 30000 cash. Joseph runs several large state dry goods firms. sale by Meyer & Kiser.
Dr Winthrop E Stone chosen president of Purdue university by trustees at Denison Friday evening. He has served as acting president after the death of J H Smart. Trustees also create the office of dean of the engineering school and elect Dr William F M Goss, head of the department credited with its success.
Former patrolman Jake Kurtz is appointed to the county jail job after the dismissal of Ben Norse who allowed Fred Whitfield an Indian to escape. Kurtz will serve as assistant turnkey.
Members of the A. D. Streight circle No. 16 Ladies of the G A R withdraw amid friction over the dishonorable discharge of several officers and plan to organize a new circle and seek a charter.
Patrons are informed that a special train will depart Terre Haute on Saturdays and return from Lake Maxinkuckee on Mondays. The Big Four line train at 11:45 a.m. connects at Colfax. For details contact Big Four or Vandalia line agents. Richardson D. PA.
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