Extra Money for pennant winners in minor leagues
The text describes rumored bonuses for Brown players to win the pennant, including $1,000 per player promised by Bob Hedges of the St Louis team. It notes a $2.90 share from the world series, and states players could become $5,000 to $6,000 richer for the season, with such bribes not new in baseball history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Watkins & Co
A. A
Pions
Bob Hedges
St. Louis
Yawkey
Detroit
Murphy and Comiskey
Chicago
Hedges
Hess Dominates Hoosiers In Columbus Exhibition
Otto Hess, recently from the American league, held Indianapolis to three singles and two runs as Columbus defeated the Hoosiers in a game Manager Lajoie’s lineup deemed a gulf between leagues. Siever struggled, Durham allowed one, while fielding miscues troubled Indianapolis behind Siever.
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Indianapolis Sun
Columbus
Hess
Indianapolis
Lajoie & Co
Osler
A. A
Otto Hess
Ste Joe Gans
Charley Carr
Siever
Louis Durham
Hoosiers
Durham
Bush
James
Cook
Hayden
Williams
Hunt
Lindsay
Odwell
Kruger
Congaltons
Wrigley
Wihm
Friel
Struger
Will He Win Today Rube Marquard Returns to Action
Snapshot of Rube Marquard the young Indianapolis pitcher sold to the Giants for 31000 dollars is due to start against Columbus Wednesday after a break since Saturday when he lost to Toledo 2 to 1. Giants officials Brush and possibly McGraw are in Cincinnati and may travel to Columbus to watch their 31000 dollar purchase in action.
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Rube Marquard
Indianapolis
New York Giants
Rube
Toledo
John T. Brush
McGraw
Cincinnati
Giants
Columbus
Godsee to Face Billy Schober in Olson-McLeod Meet
Billy Schober returns to the local mat in the Olson-McLeod semi windup at the Empire theater on July 11. He last wrestled Larra Peara. this bout pairs him with Godsee the welterweight from Atkins. Petra may appear in a prelim if an opponent is found.
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Billy Schober
Empire Theater
Schober
Larra Peara
Godiske
Atkins Saw
Petra
Free Baths and Playgrounds Benefit Double Header
A parade from Meridian and Ohio streets at 1 pm precedes a Washington park double header with the White Sox versus the Kahns and the Marion club against the statehouse team. Col Gemmer leads the parade to Gov Hanly’s secretary. Proceeds aid playgrounds and free baths. MAJ COE TOP SCORER with 206 in Ft Harrison event. Thrush 202. Capt Shunk 201.
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Maj. Coe
Sergt
Atkins and A B C play for city crown at South Side Park
Sunday’s game at South Side Park features Atkins versus A B C s with Ludwig to pitch for Atkins. A 1:30 curtain raiser pairs Atkins Sheffields against the Press team. The May 23 doubleheader between Atkins and A B C s ended in a tie with each side taking one win. This begins a three game series for the city championship.
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South Side Park
Atkins
Ludwig
Atkins Sheffields
State golf tournament opens with 68 players
The Highland links host the state golf tournament starting at 9 with 68 golfers entered. W H Munk of Riverside and A Peck of Highland lead the qualifying round to trim the field to 36. Notable contenders include Zimmer Metcalf Reed and Stanley, with Riverside, Highland, and Country club entries well represented.
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Chester Nelson
Riverside
Nelson
Zimmer
Highland Club
Metcalf
Spain
Reed
Clarence Stanley
Baxter
Marion
American hopes for 14 wins in Olympic events
London July 8 America sends its strongest ever team to the London games. Analysts predict the U S could win 14 of 22 track and field events, with Americans excelling in sprints and hurdles while facing Irish competition over the identity issue.
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London
America
Uncle Sam
United Kingdom
Rector
Robertson
Muff
Cartmell
Campbell
Cloughan
Hillman
Taylor
Merriman
Atlee
Sheppard
Bromilow
Tightbody
Sheehan
Pilgrim
Garner
Jonars
How They Started in Qualifying Round of State Golf Tourney
A long list of qualifying round results shows players from Riverside Highland Marion County and other locales with scores around nine to eleven minutes past the hour. Notable names include W H Munk I Peck Dudley Elmer A S Heffley John O Willson and George Wright plus numerous others across cities like Indianapolis Fort Wayne Terre Haute and Logansport. The text ends with an advertisement for new pianos priced at $165 and up from Wulschner's.
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B. Metcalf
Riverside
B. PD
Wilber
Highland
Dudley Elmer
Richmond
C. McConnell
A. S. Heffley
Logansport
John O. Willson
Marion
J. F. Thompson
Richmond. Co
York
W. Reed
BE. L. Lennox
R. Reisner
Oliver Thomas
W. van Laningham
B. A. Kinney
Bond
Parry
Sam Royse
Terre Haute
Charles Myers
Carl Graf
Indianapolis
W. Donaldson
D. W. Layman
W. W. Carter
George Wright
Anderson
A. J. Diddel
B. V. Louden
A. D. Johnson
E. E. Flickinger
O. D. Odell
B. Raffensperger
Edgar Zimmer
Tom Garber
Fred Schmid
H. C. Stillwell
David Baxter
Marion Country
Murphy and Goodman duel in polite long bout
Special to The Indianapolis Swan New York July Tommy Murphy the Harlem idol chased Jack Goodman for three miles in 18 minutes of alleged fighting at Navarre Athletic Club last night. At the finish neither man was missed with Goodman showing markable speed and Murphy willing to fight if allowed. General opinion held Murphy should have the decision and he got it.
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New York
Tommy Murphy
Jack Goodman
Navarre Athletic Club
Goodman
Murphy
Readville Free-for-all trot stars speeders and notable mares
Fast speeders in Readville sprint headline a big free-for-all trot for 2500 dollars at Readville on Friday. Entries include Major Del Mar with 159 percent pace, Sweet Marie 202, Wilkes Heart 206, and possibly Sonoma Girl 2014, with the July 4 race holding high expectations at the famous old track.
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Boston
Mass
Delmar
Sweet Marie
Wilkesheart
Sonoma
Readville
Brush Joins Cincinnati Fans At Baseball Game
President John T Brush attended a Cincinnati game in Rooters Row. A thirsty fan asked him to guard his coat while getting a drink, and Brush complied without checking pockets. Fans later recognized him and cheered during the Reds rally.
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John T. Brush
Cincinnati
John T
Reds
Baseball standings and scores from regional leagues
In American Association play Indianapolis visits Columbus with other matchups including Toledo at Louisville and Kansas City at St Paul. National League action has New York at Cincinnati and Philadelphia at Pittsburgh among others. Central League features Terre Haute at Evansville and Fort Wayne at Grand Rapids with several rainouts and draws yesterday.
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American Association
Indianapolis
Columbus
Toledo
Louisville
Kasas City
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
New York
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Chicago
Boston
St. Louis
Detroit
Cleveland
Washington
Central Teague
Fort Wayne
Evansville
Dayton
Terre Haute
South Bend
Zanesville
Grand Rapids
Wheeling
Kansas City
St. Lows
New Yor
Chibs
Pet
S. Sateen Ener Ee
Indianapoli
Pete Seeene Os
Foledo
Ai Wal
Kansas City Agi A
Rod Staul
Fon
Lon
Pittsbore
Ween Pewes
Eans
Heese
Wee
Erese
Aes
Seegee
St Louis
Ren Prey
Daven
Executor Appointed for Indiana Estate of Mary J Tomlinson
Notice states that the undersigned has duly qualified as executor of the estate of Mary J Tomlinson late of Marion county Indiana. The estate is to be settled under court supervision and administered by said executor identified as No 8489.
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Mary J. Tomlinson
Marion Courty
Indiana
Tomlinson
Rube Marquard Center Of Columbus Baseball Hype
Columbus notes hype around Rube Marquard as the Housers pitcher's debut looms. Reports cite big money and bold comparisons to Mathewson and Rusie to draw crowds, with Marquard billed as an Ohio native and a rising star for the Giants. Crowds are urged to travel from Brush and M Graw in Cincinnati to see him pitch.
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Columbus
A. A
Rube Marquard
Hoosiers
Marquard
Jooka
Brighton Beach Racecard Highlights and Bets
At Brighton Beach the program lists six races with entries including Short Cut Pip Moorish King Vervane Motor Tronsides Zal Col. White Cornenh Coulter Cairngorm George G Hall Harrigan Rose Beaumont Takahira Besom Azazes Queen Marguerite and three best bets: Coulter entry straight in race four Harrigan straight in race five and Besom straight in race six.
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Brighton Beach
Pippin
Vervane
Motor
Tronsides
Zal
Col. White
Cornenh
Coulter
Cairngorm
George G. Hall
Harrigan
Rose Beaumont
Takahira
Besom
Azazes
Queen Marguerite
How She Struck Him Excerpt Inspires Domestic Tension
A Baltimore American snippet depicts a domestic dispute remarking on a man’s lodging with James and the temper of a new wife. The fragment notes she struck him with whatever was at hand, signaling a volatile household scene and implied conflict.
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James
John
Baltimore
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