Umpire Ward Calls Play In 14–0 Wash Game
Umpire Ward yelled “Bowling” in the Monday contest won by the second notchers 14 to 0 at Wash. The game introduced a brand new key for fans.
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1902
Page
9
Umpire Ward yelled “Bowling” in the Monday contest won by the second notchers 14 to 0 at Wash. The game introduced a brand new key for fans.
A chaotic baseball game features Indiana as the Senators upset Columbus in a high‑spirited, humorous clash. Killer dominant on the mound, Indianapolis edges Columbus 6 to 0 with timely hits and odd moments, while fans witness flips and gymnastic stunts from visiting players.
A chaotic list of team names and partial win loss records appears, showing American League standings with teams like Boston St Louis Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Detroit Cleveland and others, plus scattered percentages and scores, reflecting a crowded, incomplete chart. The fragmentary text also hints at National League teams and mixed standings without complete data.
In American Association play Louisville shut out Toledo 7 0 Milwaukee topped Kansas City 2 1 St Paul beat Minneapolis 5¢ 4 Baltimore defeated Washington 13 0 Cleveland won over Chicago 8 3 Boston edged Philadelphia 4 2 In National League Brooklyn defeated Cincinnati 5 0 Pittsburg won 5 3 Cedar Rapids beat Rock Island 3 16 Rock Island 2 Bloomington 4 Evansville 1 Davenport 6 Rockford 5 Decatur 13 Terre Haute 1
The Sporting Drift notes Tuesday as ladies day at Washington park with Columbus as the feature. Pavilion work for the Jeffries Fitzsimmons bout in San Francisco will begin immediately and seat 8 000. Matthews and Elwood contend for the state amateur baseball title to be decided at Elwood on July 19. Potts and Wynne tied at 133 in the Mrs Harry New golf cup at the Country club. Johnny Fay loses a $1 000 roll on Gregor K 200 to 1 shot, the year's longest priced winner. Toledo plans a major running meet and Midwest circuit with Indianapolis as a possible member. 6th West polo?
Alfred Banks, a colored hotel restaurant operator, was shot in the elbow by Thomas Simms, another colored worker. The shooting happened after 9 p.m. in front of Banks' home on California Street. Banks had previously deducted 50 cents from Simms for a laundry bill and warned of revenge. Simms fled. police have not captured him.
The document lists multiple player trades and signings including Dan Murphy to Philadelphia Americans for about $1,000, Harold H. set for a $8,000 bout with Dan Patch, and Mc Laurin Bros. to manage winnings. It notes a church mass meeting in Chillicothe raising $300 to prosecute Sunday ball players amid boycott threats. A New York to Wheeling trip by William Vance in a $3,500 auto, a fatal incident, and John J. McGraw set to manage the New York club with a $10,000 annual pocket money. Howard Freeman breaks a 20 mile cycling record at 29 08 5 with Elkes’ time 29 19 at the Pittsburg Coliseum.
In the fourth heat at Henley on July 8 C. G. Titus of Union Boat Club New York defeated Field, England's leading oarsman, in 9 minutes 17 seconds. Titus led from start to finish, displayed superb steering, and was fresh at the finish.
William D. Owen former Republican secretary of state and Dr Aimee Haskinson of Indianapolis were wed July 4 in Bolivar Pennsylvania. They met in Mexico City where she sought health care and to practice her profession. The couple plans to reside in Logansport after September and honeymoon in the White Mountains.
In circuit court Monday afternoon attorneys Orbison and Woollen sought witness testimony on ward 4 liquor license. A disruptive spectator caused a pause, another man shouted in the room and was escorted out. Bailiff and judge warned of police if chaos continued. A roll-call listed 218 witnesses who answered present. The Schafer saloon license case hinges on whether names were secured by misrepresentation of a power of attorney by the Civic alliance.
Orville Clark and Miss Bessie Breaks wed in Danville and fled across state lines aided by Guy Clark. After a three week romance, the couple reached Indianapolis only to face family reconciliation as the bride returns home with her husband for forgiveness.
Miss Carrie Fillin, 18, of Bedford Indiana, attempted death by carbolic acid in St Louis on Monday. She said James Samuels, recently with the Big Four railroad in Indianapolis, had jil ted her for another woman.
A judge overruled a motion for a new trial for Lon Henderson on Tuesday morning. Notable defendants including Wm. Dunbar, Eli Hiatt, and Sam Smith face transfer to the Michigan City penitentiary, with deputy sheriffs and police guarding the convoy on Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday morning.
The John C. Weber military band, after two weeks at Fairbank, is engaged by Fairview park management to play every afternoon and night next week. Admission is free and the program will change for each concert. Also listed are a band concert at Fairbank and a ball game at Washington Park between Indianapolis and Columbus at 3 45.
New dishwasher note aside, the Astor household reports a daughter born Monday afternoon at 840 Fifth Avenue to Mrs. John Jacob Astor. Dr. Allen M. Thomas attended, stating both mother and baby are doing well. The Astors already have a 11 year old son.
Deer Park merchant Mr H Wells of Long Island New York says Chamberlain's Pain Balm is the best liniment for strains. He used it last winter for a severe lame ness from a strain and was greatly pleased with the quick relief and cure. For sale by all druggists.
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