Miller Team Begins Series With Hoosiers
Veteran Millers, led by Cantillon, visit Hoosiers for a four game set. Joe Kelly notes Hoosier nerves as Miller staff and infield veterans Ferris Altizer Williams Gill anchor a pitching, fielding, and baserunning unit. Tannehill retirement marks end of an era for the Millers as strong work by Glaze Coffey and spurred by Spencer drives justified.
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Krueger Sold to Boston National League Club
Outfielder Arthur Krueger of the Cleveland team was sold to the Boston National League club for an undisclosed price. He will join the Boston squad at Pittsburg after coming from Columbus where he led the American Association in batting before a downturn in Cleveland.
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Races at Noblesville feature five events and baseball game
About 50 Indianapolis motorcyclists will travel to Noblesville on Sunday for a race card of five events that will be followed by a baseball game between the Indianapolis All Stars and the Noblesville club.
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Noblesville
Indianapolis All Stars
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Senators Batted Hard in Columbus Victory
Columbus defeated St. Paul 7 to 5 in Columbus on July 26. The Senators gathered 17 hits off Gehring while Kaler also took a beating and left the game in the eighth, replaced by Packard.
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Free-for-alls Highlight Indiana Motor Speedway Meet
Indianapolis Motor Speedway announces free-for-all races to dominate Labor Day weekend. A 100-mile first prize of 1000 dollars leads Sept 3 events, with payoffs of 800 and 500 for places. Labor Day features a 500-mile race offering 500, 500 and 300 dollars. Carl Fisher to intensify management as I A Moross retires from the Speedway.
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Kansas City Wins Doubleheader in Louisville
Kansas City turned the tables on Louisville yesterday and won both games of a double header in Louisville. The locals fielded poorly in the first game and failed to hit at the right time, costing them the second after tying it up in the ninth. Howard and Shay led the visitors with strong batting.
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Kansas City
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Shay
Glaze and Breen Stifle Brewers in Indianapolis Loss
Stellar pitching by Ralph Glaze anchors a 2 to 1 win for Indianapolis over Milwaukee at Washington Park. The Hoosiers win behind tight defense and crucial errors by Milwaukee as Cantell and Seer falter late. Chadbourne and Williams lead a breather sequence. Clark scores on a fumbled grounder in a tightly contested game.
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Mullin to Face Red Sox in Day's Game
Boston reports 32 000 fans saw a doubleheader as the Red Sox stay in second place in the American League after two close wins over Detroit. If New York wins and Boston loses, Boston would drop two points. George Mullin likely to start for Hughey Jennings.
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Johnson Jailed for Fast Driving in New York
Jack Johnson the heavyweight champion boxer was arrested for reckless driving. He denounced the arrest as an outrage and said bicycle police in the city were out to get him. He posted $100 bail for his Wednesday appearance.
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Flanders 20 Arrives After 289 Mile Saltillo Stint
SAN LIUS POTOSI Mexico July 20 The Flanders 20 Under Three Flags automobile arrived here Wednesday morning after covering 289 miles between Saltillo and this point in three days The car joked to be in fine shape after its long journey through the alkali desert A short stop was made here and it left shortly after noon for Queretaro the next stop of importance.
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Bits From Washington Park and Now for the Millers
The St Paul club trails the Millers in the standings as they close the home series July 27. The Hoosiers begin July 29 on the third western trip. Howley injures sliding into third but returns to play. Clark makes a one handed stop on Carr’s drive but Chadbourne scores. Brewers use a young outfielder in left while Barry struggles and McCloskey uses a substitute. Cutting is a 2 title southpaw and has been effective for the Brewers.
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Carr Satisfactory to Indiana club managers
Treasurer Meyer says he is satisfied with Manager Carr despite rumors of his retirement. President Watkins, currently scouting west for talent, has always supported Carr. Carr, under a five year contract with three years left, vows to keep working despite a poor season and unforeseen conditions.
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English sports to see Johnson fight in London
London July 20 An agitation grows in sporting circles to bring Jack Johnson to London to fight Sam McVey Sam Langford or bomber Wells or another English fighter A local paper claims the fight is arranged but no definite offer or acceptance is known here
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Baseball Scores And Standings From League Play
In American Association games Indianapolis defeated Levee 2 to 1 while Minneapolis beat Toledo 4 to 1 Columbus won 7 to 5 over St Paul and Kansas City triumphed 6 to 4 against Louisville St Louis blanked Philadelphia 0 to 0 in the National League Brooklyn routed Chicago 3 to 3 and New York downed Cincinnati 6 to 4 Pittsburg scorched Boston 6 to 4 In the American League Cleveland lost 5 to 0 at Washington while Boston edged Detroit 4 to 3 Philadelphia posted a 0 to 0 result against Chicago and New York prevailed 8 to 1 over St Louis in a league update from the period
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Baseball matchups listed for eight cities across leagues
The schedule lists games between Minneapolis and Indianapolis Milwaukee and Toledo Kansas City and Columbus St Paul and Louisville Philadelphia and St Louis Boston and Pittsburg Brooklyn and Chicago New York and Cincinnati Chicago and Philadelphia St Louis and New York Detroit and Boston Cleveland and Washington.
Speaker in Batting War With Cobb
Tris Speaker, hard hitting center fielder for the Boston Red Sox, battles Ty Cobb for batting honors. Speaker, secured from Little Rock, showed strong week ending July 16 with a .341 average. The nation watches the Boston Detroit series as Speaker and Cobb string together mixed results in two games Tuesday.
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Boxing Bans in Los Angeles Promised by City Council
Los Angeles votes to bar boxing exhibitions and sparring contests. City attorney to draft ordinance for presentation at next council meeting. expected passage ends years of boxing activity in the city. The move comes as Los Angeles, long a fight center, seeks to close doors to the sport.
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Kid Dalton Heads to Richmond for Bout with Ray Bronson
Kid Dalton will travel to Richmond Indiana to meet Ray Bronson on July 26 and train there for the match. Fans expect a hard bout as Dalton impressed Richmond boxing officials by drawing with Howard Wiggam last week. Bronson has begun training at Oscar Barthel's Broad Ripple gym for summer fights.
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Militia to Patrol Elgin Auto Course
Chicago July 20 Arrangements have been made for the Fifth regiment Illinois National Guard to patrol the Elgin automobile races on August 2 and 27. The plan was finalized at a conference in Indianapolis between Attorney General Dickson and Col. Frank S. Wood.
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Willis objects to Detroit Indianapolis auto drive record
Frank B. Willis challenges a Detroit to Indianapolis record reported by E. A. Moross. The 303 mile trip averaged 25 miles per hour in a Packard "thirty" on September 15, 1909, taking 10 hours 15 minutes and reportedly remains unsurpassed.
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Tannehill Quits Millers in Toledo Move
Jesse Tannehill, veteran pitcher for the Minneapolis club, quit the Millers in Toledo setting out to seek a berth with a minor league team. He cites not earning his salary as his reason and left the club yesterday.
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Jimmy McAleer Quits Coaching of Nationals
Jimmy McAleer, manager of the Washington Nationals, will likely never return to a coaching line. The veteran laid aside his uniform a week ago saying his throat is sore and that he thought...
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Will Follow Johnson All Over World Fight Challenge
Joe Woodman manager for Sam Langford declares he will follow Jack Johnson worldwide to force a fight. He offers to post $10,000 immediately and sign articles if Johnson agrees. Woodman vows to track the champion wherever he travels until a bout is secured.
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Tartakower Beats Marshall in City Round of Masters Tourney
In yesterday's round of the international chess masters tourney held here, American champion Marshall lost to Bohemian expert Tartakower. Schlechter shares the lead with Leonhardt Salve Speijer and Tartakower, each separated by a half point.
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Bresnahan Buys Earl Gennis From Local Club
Terre Haute July 20 manager Roger Bresnahan of the St Louis National League club bought pitcher Earl Gennis of the local Central League club. The price was not disclosed but is believed to be handsome.
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Sterling Players Sign With Lincoln Club
Sterling Illinois July 20 Saillard first baseman Blake second baseman and Fosberg pitcher of the Sterling team in the Northern Association signed with Lincoln of the Illinois Missouri League yesterday three local players join Lincoln to boost the roster and pursue new league play for the season
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Two Cities Enter K I T Baseball League
Hopkinsville July 20 Mc Leansboro and Harrisburg posted forfeits of 750 dollars each to join the K I T Baseball League.
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Two Good Youngsters Seek Prospects for Team
An appeal invites 14 to 15-year-old players or teams to contact George Lebrritter at 975 Fletcher Avenue or by phone 916% or Prospect 2251 to inquire about one or two good players, promising potential additions.
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Accident to Geers Casts Deep gloom at Grand Rapids harness meet
The Grand Rapids harness racing program opened with a serious accident to Ed Geers, the dean of drivers, who was thrown during morning workouts and suffered a brain concussion. He was taken to hospital. his condition worsened later. The day featured the 10,000 stake for 2:12 trotters and a 2,000 pacing event won by The Limit after a surprise upset by The Limit’s rival. Dora the foreign mare also ran in the 2:22 trot, marking a historic start for a foreign horse in U S harness racing. Multiple heats in events for Demarest, Direct Hal Jr., and Nancy Royce highlighted the card.
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Elliott High Gun in Eastern Handicap Shoot
In Philadelphia on July 20 J Elliot of New York led with 6 of 200 targets in the eastern handicap three target tournament at Edge Hill. C M Powers of Decatur topped amateurs with 14 breaks. George Lyon of Durham NC also broke 194 of 200. EB M was second high amateur with 198 and J R Graham of Engleside third with 192.
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Flehe’s grasp on Toledo bats slips as Minneapolis wins
In Toledo on July 20 Flehe struggled with the hitters, and Minneapolis captured the series finale 4 to 1. The game showcased continued control by the Minneapolis pitching while Toledo could muster only a single run.
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Chase best of all says Doyle
Jack Doyle, former New York Oriole first baseman, hails Chase as the best he has ever seen and calls him a dream around No 1 in baseball.
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Jack Doyle
New York Oriole
Jockey Shilling Rising Sensation Stuns Empire Track
New York July 20 Jockey Shilling has become the talk of racegoers at Empire track with 15 mounts, winning nine seconds and one third places. Seven of his rides ended unplaced, yet his marvelous riding draws astonished spectators. Rail birds recall Walter Miller at the barrier, and Shilling faces suspensions for such riding.
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