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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1908

Page

14

Americans Battle for Olympus Glory Amid British Frustration

London July 21 The United States pressed to prove they are masters of muscle at the Olympics amid anger over British officials. Sullivan, the American commissioner, said he would withdraw the team from the 800 meter heats due to unfair drawing while Britain leads by ten points in the open. He criticized English conduct as behind the times. The program for today features athletics, swimming, and hurdles with both nations hoping for strong showings.

Indianapolis Sun London Great Britain United Kingdom United States James F. Sullivan Mr. Sullivan Lord Desborough Sheppard and Halstead England

Baseball doubleheader and daily results in majors

Two left handers Druhot and Marquard square off against the Millers in today’s double header weather permitting. Cantillon debates Perry Werden as Werden seeks a reconsideration of Cantillon’s season predictions. Philadelphia edged Cincinnati in 11 innings as Spade lost another decision after a six game win streak. Cubs top Boston due to Bean-Haters poor hitting against Reulbach. Wagner shines in sensational fielding as Slagle handles Ritchey at the plate. Pittsburg down Brooklyn aided by timely hits from McIntyre and strong defense. Washington defeats Cleveland 5 to 3 with Falkenberg strong on base. New York Americans falter as St. Louis cruises 8 to 3. Cy Young shuts down the White Sox allowing five hits and one run. Boston bats Altrock out early. Bliss Native Herbs ad at 255 W Washington Street.

Quard Millers Mike Cantillon Perry Werden Mike Werden Philadelphia Cincinnati Spade Davey Bostons Chicago Pittsburg New York Doves Cubs Boston Reulbach Tinker Hofman Ritchey Slagle McIntyre Brooklyn Wagner Washington Thielman Cleveland Falkenberg New York Americans St. Louis Cy Young White Sox Altrock

Kings and Queens Start in Detroit Classics

Special to the Indianapolis Sun. DETROIT July 21 Entries for the Grand Circuit opening July 27 to 31 show large fields across stakes the best Detroit has seen. 15 in the M and M 16 in the Chamber of Commerce 17 in the 2 11 trot and 16 in the 2 07 pace with strong purses. Spanish Queen Fleming Boy Alceste Birdson Bonnie Elmford Faustainer Florence C Maj Higginson May Worth Naomi San Francisco Sonoma May Vandetta Ward Minor Heir The Wel Alice George Bob Manager Dr Bonny Grace Direct Hal Raven Jerry B Jim Daly Lady Paich Miss Adbell Phoenix Rox L The Emperor the Jar and Twist G B.

Detroit Mich Chamber of Commerce State’ Fair Grounds Fleming Boy Alceste Birdson Bonnie Elmford Faustainer Florence C Maj. Higginson May Worth Naomi San Francisco Sonoma May Vandetta Ward The Wel Alice George Bob Manager

Millers and Hoosiers clash at Washington Park in drizzle

At Washington Park the Millers face the Hoosiers with Marquard slated to pitch and J. T. Brush watching. Odwell mishandled a triple and Howley muffed a throw allowing Congalton to score. Lindsay drove in two in the fourth as Columbus rallied from a early lead. Siever’s seventh inning single put locals ahead as Goodwin shut down the late threats. Columbus opens a series with Milwaukee at home.

Lindsay Columbus Siever Ulymer Clymer Senators Hoosiers Congalton Whilem Howley Coulter Wrisley Fohl Raidy Goodwin Bush Davidsey Haydon Indianapolis Cradwell Williams

Brush Sees Bush as Possible Keeler Star

John J T Brush, guest of President Watkins, compares Bush to Willie Keeler at the plate and predicts Bush can become a great batsman with schooling in bat control and more big league experience. Brush notes Bush’s speed, ability to bunt or hit to all fields, and cites Keeler’s example as a path to stardom.

John JT. Brush Watkins Bush Willie Keeler Highlander Keeler Mr. Brush Brush Marquard

Officials halt Attell Scaler boxing match in Spokane

Spokane, July 2. Before Kid Scaler and Abe Attell could enter the ring at Recreation Park, Prosecuting Attorney Barnhart announced 40 warrants were issued and handed to officials. Promoters canceled the bout, with Barnhart warning the Fitzsimmons Ketchel match facing death threats of forfeits. A North Idaho town may host the proposed match in a pavilion.

Spokane Wash Kid” Scaler Abe Attell Recreation Park Barnhart Bob Fitzsimmons Stanley Ketchell North Idaho

Thorp's 8 Selections At Brighton Beach

Bookmaker notes show eight selections at Brighton Beach with Saracensca Florence Jr and Boema in the first two races. Fashion Plate Rag man Monologue appear in the third race while Cairngorm Queen Marguerite Marathon race features. Lord Selina Mobility Queen Eleanor, Beauclerc Molesey Col White list three best bets with Saracenica Fashion Plath and Beauclere chosen for straight bets.

Thorp Brighton Beach Saracensca Florence Fashion Plate Ragman Monologue Cairngorm Queen Marguerite Lady Selina Mobility Queen Eleanor Beauclerc Molesey Col. White Saracenica Fashion Plath Beauclere

Yesterday's Baseball Scores Across Leagues

American Association games saw Indianapolis 4 Columbus 3 and Milwaukee 4 5 St Paul 3 Louisville 3 Toledo 1. National League results included Chicago 5 Boston 2 and Philadelphia 4 Cincinnati 3 with New York and St Louis weather affected. American League line shows Detroit 4 Philadelphia 1 Boston 8 Chicago 1 and Washington 4 5 Cleveland 3. Central League notes Zanesville 1 0 Wheeling 0 0 and Terre Haute 5 Fort Wayne 2 Evansville 3 Dayton 1 Lowh Bend 2 Grand Rapids 1.

American Association Indianapolis Columbus Minneapolis Milwaukee St. Pane Louisville Toledo Chicago Boston Pittsburg Brooklyn Philadelphia Cincinnati New York-St. Louis Detroit Washington Cleveland St. Louis New York Zanesville Wheeling Terre Haute Fort Wayne Evansville Dayton Lowh Bend Grand Rapids

Thielman Traded to Pruitt for Boston Americ

Boston July 21 The Boston Americans have traded pitcher Pruitt for Thielman of Cleveland.

Thielman Pruitt Boston Boston’ Americans Thellman Cleveland

Olson Delivers Two Falls In Sensational Indianapolis Bout

In front of the city’s largest wrestling crowd at the Empire, Charles Olson defeated Osman the Turk in two straight falls after a dramatic first fall. The match stayed fast throughout with Olson exploiting speed and tactic to outwork his Oriental opponent. Referee Sam Murray awarded Olson the victory to a standing ovation.

Indianapolis Charles Olson the Empire Olson Osman Sam Murray

Clubs Standings and Today's Nlght Games

Minneapolis plays Indianapolis and Kansas City faces Toledo. St Paul meets Louisville while Milwaukee hosts Columbus. Philadelphia travels to Cincinnati and Brooklyn risks against Pittsburg. New York plays Chicago and Boston meets Chicago. St Louis hosts Boston with Cleveland at Philadelphia. Detroit visits Washington and Grand Rapids at Dayton. South Bend plays Fort Wayne with Wheeling at Evansville and Zanesville at Terre Haute.

Minneapolis Indianapolis Kansas City Toledo St. Paul Louisville Milwaukee Columbus Philadelphia Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittsburg New York St. Cree Boston Chicago St. Louis Cleveland Detroit Washington Grand Rapids Dayton South Bend Fort Wayne Wheeling Evansville Zanesville Terre Haute American Association Otetereens Toledo Dees Enerees Pest Canenne Milwaukee Steer St Paul St Louis Tomy Leafe Aio Fenate Hlam Enens Torres Evansville Steee Dayton Heneine Zanesville Ve Ceeeee Wheeling Aeea Es Esacaeesee Oy

Young chosen as Y M C A physical director in Crawfordsville

G D Young was named physical director of the Crawfordsville Y M C A replacing Ralph Jones of Indianapolis who resigns to direct athletics at Wabash next year. Young had previously served as director at Adrian Michigan.

Jones Crawfordsville Ind G. D. Young Adrian Mich Ralph Jones Indianapolis Wabash

Papke Burke bout set at 18 pounds for July 27

New York July 21 Billy Papke and Sailor Burke agreed to meet at the Coliseum Athletic Club on July 27 with both fighters to weigh in at 135 pounds at 6 pm. Madden and Jones arranged the match while Papke hurried to New York for training. A Willie Lewis match was denied, and Burke’s arrival was timed for a short pre fight camp.

New York Billy Papke Sailor Burke Coliseum Athletic Club Billy Madden Burke Mr. Jones Papke Jones Kewanee Thunderbolt Willie Lewis

Vacation fund growth by saving with Indiana Trust Co

In planning trips, idle money should earn 3 percent interest with this company. The Indiana Trust Co invites you to invest, promising returns to fund outing expenses. Accounts large or small welcome, capital fully paid in at one million dollars with twenty five thousand surplus.

Indiana Trust CO

Reilly Joins Cardinals After Cotton States Sale

Gulfport Mississippi July 21 Team Reilly star infielder of the Cotton States league sold to the St Louis Nationals left the squad to join Manager McCloskey's Cardinals. Notices follow for Marion County Indiana bids and Indianapolis school coal contract bids with details on timing bonds and bid guarantees.

Reilly Cardinals Gulfport Miss St. Louis Nationals McCloskey Board of Commissioners of Marion County Tudiana Eclock A Indiana Hous the Auditor Board of School Commissioners Indianapolis Board of School Commissioners John E. Cleland

Hoosiers on Final Lap of Pennant Aag

The Hoosiers are on the last lap of the pennant race with a strong lead and good shape to win. The Millers lead western clubs Minneapolis St Paul Kansas City and Milwaukee with St Paul scheduled for several games. Manager Carr and President Watkins eye next season with Williams praised as mainspring for Indianapolis.

A. A Millers Minneapolis St. Paul Kansas City Milwaukee Marquard Siever Durham Slagle Druhot Briggs Carr Watkins Indianapolis Bush Otto Williams Williams Evers Lajoies Ifuggimses Wiliams

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