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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1908

Page

14

Kelly Set To Meet Ketchell In San Francisco Bout

San Francisco July 30 Undismayed by expert opinion and recent fights bettors quote even money that Hugo Kelly will last less than 16 rounds against Young Ketchell at the Coliseum Friday night. Ketchell appears stronger and in great form, while Kelly is slender but has impressed some observers. Referee Welch watched Kelly spar. Ketchell rested but trained hard, with experts noting Kelly's main danger lies in possible injury against the stockier challenger.

San Francisco Gans- Nelson Hugo Kelly Young Ketchell Kelly Ketchell Welch

Morgan Faces Christy Williams In Springfield Bout

In Springfield Illinois Jack Morgan meets Christy Williams in a ten round boxing match. Williams, described as a tough opponent, is referred to by a racial slur in the original report. Morgan expresses confidence in beating the unknown challenger tonight.

Springfield Ill Jack Morgan Christy Williams Morgan

Batters Can Be Taught To Field The Right Way

In a voice from baseball lore Joe Battin argues for signing natural-born batters over fielders. He recalls Billy Hamilton and George Gore as players who hit instinctively and later learned fielding, while praising Arlie Latham and Jack Glasscock for gifted hitting and later strong defense. The piece advocates signing hitters and teaching fielding to build a champion team.

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Arrow Runabouts Sweep AAA Tour With Clean Sweep

Special to the Indianapolis Sun Bedford Springs Pa July 20 The fifth annual tour of the American Automobile association closed with two Arrow runabouts leading the contest for the Hower trophy no other entrants remaining The Arrows driven by Edward Rettling and John Williams completed the event in record time Rettling checked out alone this morning and the trophy will go to Charles Clifton as the other entrant R D Garden held the other runabout title

American Automobile Association Hower Edward Rettling John Williams Rettling Charles Clifton R. D. Garden

New Saloon Opens by William Moeller on Delaware Street

The well known proprietor William Moeller announces a new saloon at 212 North Delaware Street. He pledges to serve the best and attract patrons with his established reputation.

William Moeller Delaware Street

Olson to Meet Greek Demetral In Tomlinson Hall Bout

Local wrestler Charles Olson has been matched to face Greek Demetral of Chicago at Tomlinson Hall. The best two of three falls match set for Aug 70 with preliminaries planned to boost the program. Olson rejected a prior plan with Carl Busch in favor of Demetral.

Charles Olson Demetral Chicago Tomlinson Hall Olson Carl Busch

Trophy stolen from London rooms of American Rifle men

London July 30 Scotland Yard detectives search pawnshops for the gold medal won by the American rifle team in the Olympic shoot at Bisley. The trophy was taken from the rooms of Gen James A Drain president of the American Rifle association at the Victoria hotel along with jewelry belonging to Mrs Drain.

Scotland Yard London Bisley James A. Drain American Rifle Association Victoria Hotel

Baseball matchups across American and central leagues

National League games feature Cincinnati at Philadelphia Pittsburg at Brooklyn St Louis at New York Chicago at Boston. American League presents New York at Cleveland Washington at Chicago Boston at Detroit Philadelphia at St Louis. Central League shows Grand Rapids at Terre Haute Fort Wayne at Wheeling South Bend at Evansville Dayton at Zanesville. American Association includes Kansas City at Indianapolis Milwaukee at Louisville St Paul at Columbus Minneapolis at Toledo.

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American and Central League scores from early baseball results

A stream of scattered game results lists cities and scores across leagues. Wins include Indianapolis over Katie City, Columbus over St. Paul, Toledo over Minneapolis, Cincinnati over Philadelphia, New York over St. Louis, Pittsburgh over Brooklyn, Chicago over Boston, and St. Louis over Philadelphia in extra innings. Central results show Dayton 20 over Wheeling 12 and Zanesville 8 over Fort Wayne 7 with other regional scores noted.

Marquard Lets Down in the Ninth Inning

A Washington Park game between the Hoosiers and the Blues ends 3 to 2 after Marquard falters in the ninth inning. Brandon shines, Hill and Brown field well, while Livingston’s four passed balls and a wild pitch aid the visitors’ late rally. Brashear and Hill spark the decisive seventh inning for K C.

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Saratoga Handicap Sets Purse At Fifteen Hundred Dollars

Special to the Indianapolis Sun reports Saratoga opening day with the Saratoga Handicap for ages three and up carrying a $1500 purse down from $10000. Attendance and wagers are expected to be reduced as management cuts stakes to a minimal margin while bookmakers face an uncertain crackdown on betting. The track plans to break even over the 15 day meeting, with betting policy a key unknown.

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Blues and Hoosiers Match at Washington Park This Afternoon

Washington Park hosts the Blues and Hoosiers second scenic production with Louis Durham pitching for the locals. Brandon remains a problem for the defense as three hits in the fourth inning spark a rally after three scoreless. Neighbors makes a running left field catch, and a smart double play by Davidson and Cart stands out. Joe Wood, praised by Huff as the best-looking young pitcher, delays joining Boston after the season. Manager Carr expects a win rate near sixty percent as Williams returns and the team fires on all cylinders.

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Spanish Queen Wins Five Heat Pace Classic at Detroit

In Detroit on July 30, Spanish Queen won the five heat stakes race defeating Alceste with Fleming Boy third in the 2:15 pace and 2:10 pace events drawing about 12,000 spectators. Hamburg Belle swept the 2:10 pace heats while Red Bow posted a fast 2:04% time in another division.

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