Champs Win On Poor Throw By Puttmann
Indianapolis beat Louisville 3 to 2 in a tense opener at Washington Park. Pitchers Halla and Glaze battled through nine innings, with Cross scoring the deciding run after a misplayed ball by Ambrose Puttmann in the ninth.
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Glidden Touring Carists Endure Harsh Wisconsin Stage
The Glidden automobile tour reached Lacrosse after the hardest day yet with roads of rocks and sand. D. A. Lewis called yesterday's run the worst since the tour began as dust covered cars and drivers emerged. Storms further southwest from Minneapolis threaten the next leg through floodbound country.
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Brooklyn Adds Wheat Finlayson and Myers in Big Move
The Brooklyn baseball club buys left fielder Wheat from Mobile of the Southern league, pitcher Finlayson from Brockton of the New England league, and shortstop Myers from Anderson, South Carolina, in a major roster acquisition.
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Today’s games across major leagues
American Association features Louisville versus Indianapolis, Minneapolis against St Paul, Milwaukee at Kansas City, and Toledo facing Columbus. National League matchups include Cincinnati at New York, Pittsburg at Brooklyn, St Louis at Philadelphia, and Chicago at Boston. American League games Philadelphia at Cleveland, Washington at Detroit, New York at Chicago, and Boston at St Louis. Central League action has Grand Rapids at Terre Haute, South Bend at Evansville, Dayton at Wheeling, and Ft Wayne at Zanesville.
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Local Minneaplolis Team Hosts Cy Young Cup Ceremony
Minneapolis outhit St. Paul but errors and timely hits by St. Paul aided the visitors. In the ninth inning Minneapolis had the bases loaded but failed to score. Mayor Hayes presented pitcher Cy Young of the Minneapolis team with a silver loving cup in a small ceremony before about 100 fans.
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Reds After Dolan Move From Rockford
Rockford club received a bid from the Cincinnati National League club for Dolan the third baseman. He is a leading hitter and base runner in the Wisconsin Illinois league.
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Spitball Dying Natural Death In Baseball
The spitball is dying a natural death as pitchers abandon the delivery. Chesbro and other famed users fade, with Walsh Lake and Dygert among the last in the American League. Ambrose Puttmann shows erratic form as arm troubles return. Louisville and Indianapolis adjust rosters as Arm strength wanes and returns are pursued. The Colonels play today with fanfare.
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Broad Ripple Aquatic Meet Promises Fast Sprint Action
Speed takes center stage at the Broad Ripple bathing beach as postponed races return Sunday afternoon. Battery A of the National Guard will field strong entries with three Turner clubs providing top swimmers. Merriman and Schissel lead workouts with Merriman aiming for around 40 seconds in a 100 yard dash and Schissel delivering a sharp 190 yard sprint.
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Frank Erne Plans Return With French Champion Moreau
Frank Erne former world lightweight champion in Paris will return to the United States in September with Marcel Moreau French welterweight champion. Honey Melody reports Moreau as the greatest fighter ever seen and asserts Erne expects to challenge him for the French title in an open air bout if promoters approve.
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Pooling of Players Could Boost Major League Parity
The article discusses a proposed pooling plan for players among all eight American Association clubs and major leagues. Proponents argue it would create equal competition and broader interest, while magnates largely reject the idea as selfish, favoring sportsmanship instead.
Marto and Keyes Begin Fairmont Club Run Tonight
Johnny Marto and Bert Keyes will open the Fairmont club program tonight with Marto making his first appearance since a ten round bout with Jem Dris Coll. The event takes place at the Denison Hotel American plan dining room with music and Sunday dinners featured.
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Terry Mc Govern Sent to New York Asylum
Terry Mc Govern former feather weight world champion was arraigned in Brooklyn Fifth Avenue police court and sent to Emilyville asylum yesterday. Friends fear he will never be at liberty again.
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Michigan Court Rules Sunday Baseball Legal in State
The Michigan Supreme Court ruled that playing baseball on Sunday is not automatically a breach of peace justifying arrest. It said Sunday games may threaten peace if accompanied by violent, dangerous acts, but mere play does not authorize summary arrest. The decision involved the Detroit baseball club.
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Stein Edges Reardon In Narrow Broadway Club Bout
New York lightweight Joe Stein fought Patsey Reardon of Nicoltown at Broadway Athletic Club. Stein led the lively winds up but failed to impress spectators as a standout fighter.
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Blackburn Claimed by Pittsburgh From Providence Club
The Providence club reports Pittsburg has claimed Shortstop Blackburn, recently bought by the White Sox for $10,000. President Comiskey will present the case to the National Commission for settlement.
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