Woodruff and Peitz Lead Battery to Victory Over Indianapolis
Louisville beats Indianapolis 3 to 1 at Washington Park as Woodruff, despite malaria rumors, shines at second base and Woodruff's bat drives the win. Slagle and Selby star on the mound with strong support. lateErrors and missed plays mark the game but the Colonels clinch in the ninth.
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Walter Slagle
Young Selby
Glaze
Halla
Howley
Indianapolis
Selby
Slagle
Hughes
Sullivan
Colonels
Woodruff
Davidson
Delehanty
R. H
Olson
Pee Enenens Hughes
Ce Peitz
Sanen
Raceane
Louisville Antes
Burke
Slagis
Codruff
Carr Reilly
Louisville
May join Giants
Mike Donlin said in Chicago that he would finish the season with the Giants for 4000 dollars. It remains to be seen if John T. Brush can meet the figure.
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Giants
New York
Mike Donlin
Chicago
John T. Brush
Races on Last Day Faltered in Indiana Meet
Terre Haute Indiana July 17 The final day offered several close heats but failed to excite. Hedgewood Boy and Lady Maude driven by Dick Wilson nearly matched the Memphis pace record of 2.05% with 2 06 and 2 06% respectively while Sonoma Girl won the 2 12 trot and Sterling McKinney broke in the stretch. The program featured multiple pacers and trotters including Judge Lee Land Bell Bird and Montell, with times around 2 12 to 2 07 and purses near 12,000.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Memphis
Hedgewood Boy
Lady Maude
Dick Wilson
Rushville
John Dickerson
Sonoma
Judge Lee
Gr. H
Lee
Pilot
Semivolen, Co
W. Laselle
Whitenville
Mass
Laselle
Bell Bird
Jay Time
McDonald
Peter Balta
B. G
Guardsman
Snow
Montell
B. H
Highwood
McMahon
Fred C. Br. G
Hindoo King
Granger
Dan Kk
Waler
Margrave
Bosun
Alkalone
Cox
Hal
Prince Pulaski
Ed m Wilkes
Fleming
Linwood
Sterling McKinney
Br. H
Burns
Tod Mac
Todd
Inner Guard
Murphy
Lady Elgin
B. m
Prince Gomah
Master Lode
W. Moore
Detroit
MecLane
Pleming
C.eseceene Wean
Halverry
B. Oh
Browniat
Ciprets
Searchlight
Macy
Will. B. G
Yewwood
Lady of Honor
Direst
Phoenix
Bik. H
Titus (Walker
Hallie Direct
Ch. m
Walter di- Geers
Mempals
Onward
Maes
Today’s Games Across Major Leagues
American Association matchups include Louisville at Indianapolis and Minneapolis at St Paul. National League games feature Cincinnati at Boston and St Louis at New York. American League cards show Philadelphia at St Louis and Washington at Chicago among others.
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National League
Cincinnati
Boston
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
St. Louis
New York
Chicago
Brooklyn
American League
Washington
Detroit
Cleveland
Yesterday's Scores From Baseball Leagues
American Association results include Louisville 3 over Indianapolis 1, Columbus 2 over Toledo 1, Minneapolis 5 over St Paul 1, Kansas City 4 over Milwaukee 3, Chicago 4 over Boston 1, New York 2 over Cincinnati 1, and Philadelphia 3 over Cleveland 0. Other games: Wahingen 6 innings and darkness, St Louis 1 over Boston 2, Evansville 6 over South Bend 1, Terre Haute 8 over Grand Rapids 5, Zanesville 7 over Fort Wayne 0.
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Minneapolis
Louisville
Indianapolis Tau Oeere
Columbus
Kansas City
Edo
Weaiate
Pet
Pittsburg
Rrrery
New York
Chicago
Cincinnati
Philadelphia St. Louis
Brooklyn Ae
Boston
Detroit
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Amen
Fey
Chicago Pace
Dayton
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Toledo
Central League
Grand Rapids
Terre Haute
South Bend
Evansville
Wheeling
Ft. Wayne
Zanesville
American of
Wahingen
St. Louis
Fort Wayne
Pulliam Sees Few Umpires as Season Presses On
In Cincinnati on July 17 President Harry Pulliam of the National League said umpires are scarce and he will not add new men to replace Truby and Cossack. He noted the docket before the National Commission is light and health is good despite weight loss.
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Cincinnati
Harry Pulliam
National League
National Commission
Truby
Cossack
Coffroth Courts Wolgast After Nelson Showdown
Nelson’s strong showing stirs bidding as Coffroth seeks Ad Wolgast in a Donnybrook style deal. Hyland’s name appears as another potential opponent while Wolgast’s rise from Milwaukee is noted in early talk.
Youngster Will Rest Up After Nelson Challenge
Promoters across the United States push offers for Ad Wolgast after his decisive win over Battling Nelson. Manager Cherokee Tom Jones says none are financially attractive enough to tempt a quick return, planning rest due to a wrist injury while citing Nelson as a stronger opponent for a future title bid. Nelson heads to New York for a benefit event, saying Wolgast is too young and tough for a long route but could meet him again in a short bout or finish fight if satisfied with the outcome.
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Los Angeles
United States
Little Ad Wolgast
Wolgast
aBttling
Nelson
Tom’ ‘Jones
Jim Coffroth
San Francisco
Dick Hyland
James
New York
Newsboyys
Broad Ripple City Championship Races Frenzy Expected
Swimming records from 100 yards to half mile are poised to fall at the Broad Ripple bathing beach on Sunday. Clear lake water may boost times as German Turner athletes led by Pflumm and Emmelman join Turners in a strong contest. South-side independents and unattached swimmers like Davis and Stafford also challenge for high placings.
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Broad Ripple Bathing
Broad Ripple Pool
Indianapolis
Turner Hall
Turners
Pflumm
Emmelman
Hugo
Schlasel
Turneround
OBrien Flynn Match Set for July 29 in Denver
Philadelphia Jack O'Brien and Pueblo’s Jim Flynn will headline a ten round boxing bout in Denver on July 29. The pair were announced today with the city awaiting the show.
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O’brien-Flynn
Denver
Philadelphia
Jack O’brien
Jim Flynn
Pueblo
Coffroth Injured In Auto Crash Near San Mateo
James W. Coffroth prize fight promoter Eddie Smith referee and Harry Monahan known as Lord Keegan were thrown from their automobile while returning from a resort in San Mateo county. Coffroth suffered a badly wrenched left leg and bruises, Smith had facial cuts, and Monaghan was cut about the head and face.
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Coffroth
San Francisco
Cal
San Mateo County
James W. Coffrott
Eddie Smith
Harry Monahan
Lord Keegan
Smith
Monaghan
Catcher Smith Named New Leader of the Doves
Boston July 17 The Doves appoint catcher Smith as manager after Frank Bowerman resigns following five consecutive losses to the Cubs. Smith, acquired from Pittsburg two years ago, steps into leadership role to steady the club.
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Boston
Doves
Frank Bowerman
Cubs
Catcher Smith
Pittsburg
Speedway to Accelerate Auto Racing at New Track
Since sanction dates were set for the opening events at the famed Speedway drivers will have time to work out their cars on the course. The gates remain open daily for visitors to view the plant and the track is expected to revolutionize racing with more such tracks planned nationwide.
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Speedway
Indianapolis
United States
Leise Knocked Out as Minneapolis Triumphs at St Paul
Minneapolis pitcher Leroy and Young delivered solid work as Leise was knocked out in the first inning. The 5 to 1 defeat spoiled by Flynn’s late homer ends a strong St Paul effort with Minneapolis taking the game and Young bearing the loss.
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ST. Paul
Minneapolis
Leise
Leroy
Young
Moose Lodge Band Postponed Concert at Capitol City Garden
The Moose Lodge band concert scheduled for Thursday night at Capitol City Garden has been postponed to Monday evening July 19. Ten cent admission supports new band uniforms with proceeds benefiting the group. The event features tenor Carl Logan and artist Billy Zerbe and invites families to enjoy a cool evening of music in a scenic setting.
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Moose Lodge
Capitol City Garden
Carl Logan
Billy Zerbe
Denison Hotel Dining Volumes and Music
Denison Hotel offers American plan dining with Sunday dinners as a specialty. Music featured in the lobby or dining area. Bliss Native Herbs advertised with address 35 OW Washington Street.
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Denison Hotel
Bliss Native Herbs
Washington Street
THO GEM LAUNDRY
Family washings and rough dry by the pound with all flat pieces ironed. Try it Phanas 1671.
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THO Gem Laundry
Neither Champs Nor Colonels In Good Shape
Discontent over team conditions noted as Peitz Carr and others report injuries and illnesses. Colonels shuffle lineup with Tate out and Reilly at center Woodruff to second while Chs prepare for Washington park games today and tomorrow. St Paul visits Tuesday for a four game series.
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Champs
Colonels
Washington Park
Jones
Cheney
Tomorrw
Peitz
Hogg
Jakie Thielman
Cubs Sign Happy Smith From California League
San Jose reports right fielder Henry Happy Smith, top California league outfielder with a .335 average over 90 games, has signed with the Chicago Nationals.
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CUBS
San Jose
Cal
Henry
Smith
Chicago Nationals
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