Yankee crews will not sail to England for Olympics
New York June 1 The plan to send American crews to the Olympic regatta in England is off. The subcommittee of James Pilkington and Julian W. Curtiss will report abandonment to the American Olympic committee. It has been known for days that the eight, four, and pair crews would not compete at Henley, a matter intensified by the American Henley in Philadelphia.
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Germany
Keene Entry Celt Favored In Brooklyn Handicap
Fifty thousand race fans head to Gravesend for the Brooklyn handicap a feature of the season with ten entrants. Keene stable colt Celt is the favorite at 5 to 2 ahead of Don Creole and Fair Play McCarter, with $25 000 purses distributed among the top three finishers. The race for three year olds and up carries 320 000 to the winner and 8 000 for second place.
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Brooklyn
Keene
Celt
Don Creole
McCarter
Coitn
Hastings
Hoosiers Open Four-Game Series With Toledo Tigers
Hoosiers and Toledo open a four game series at Washington Park as Indiana seeks to improve season averages. Armour praises Carr's squad after an Eastern trip, noting stronger play from Elliott Briggs and Eubanks while conceding pitching inconsistencies.
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Hoosiers
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Burke
Colonels
Indianapolis
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Louisville
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Briggs
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Columbus
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Toledo
Weekly Sport Events Highlight Baseball and Boxing Cards
Baseball shows Toledo facing Indianapolis at Washington Park Monday through Wednesday. Friday and Saturday feature Louisville versus Indianapolis at Washington Park. Boxing lists Monday matchups in Dover and Salem, Thursday in Milwaukee and Lewiston, and Friday in New Haven with multiple listed fighters.
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Salem
Denny Ryan
Rawson
Butler Selects Men 10 Enter State Tourney
Butler announces a team to select a representative for the state tourney at Bloomington this week. Likely singles contenders are Davenport Rose Weer and Brickert with Rose and Brickert pairing in doubles against Davenport and Weer. Dates are June 4 5 and 6 at Indiana University courts. Four schools entered last year and this season We sash Hanover and Rose Poly join.
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Bloomington
Irvington
Davenport
Rose
Weer
Brickert
Indiana University
Wesash
Hanover
Rose Poly
Today’s Games Across Leagues
American Association features Toledo at Indianapolis Columbus at Louisville Kansas City at Milwaukee Minneapolis at St Paul National League hosts St Louis at Cincinnati two games Philadelphia at Brooklyn New York at Boston Pittsburg at Chicago American League schedules Chicago at St Louis Washington at Philadelphia Boston at New York Cleveland at Detroit Central League has no games scheduled.
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Louisville
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Brooklyn
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Boston
Pittsburg
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Washington
Cleveland
Detroit
Yesterday's Scores From American Association And National League
Indianapolis defeated Columbus 5 to 2, Louisville beat Toledo 3 to 1 in 10 innings, Kansas City won 5 to 2 over St Paul, and Minneapolis 2 over Milwaukee 1. Cincinnati edged St Louis 5 to 4 in 12 innings, Chicago 6 beat Pittsburg 3, St Louis 3 defeated Cleveland 2, Chicago 11 beat Detroit 0. Terre Haute triumphed over Evansville 7 to 6, Wheeling over Zanesville 4 to 2, Gayton 11 defeated Fort Wayne 1.
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Atkins Beats Frankfort Reserves 5 to 3 in Sunday Game
Atkins defeated Frankfort Reserves 5 to 3 as Ray Ludwig hit a home run. In the opener, Laucks beat Phoenix 0 to 0 with unclear scores and players listed include Bolt, Pind, and Dilger.
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Atking
Ray Ludwig
Atkins
Laucks
Phoenix
Lee OY
Pind
Dilger
Bolt
Reible Wing at Riverside Golf Tourney Summary
Fred Rieble won the Class Sliding Handicap Tourney at Riverside Park, defeating Moore 2 up with 1 to go. Dr Oliver took second by beating Hill 2 up with 1 to play. McNeely won the third class over Stewart 3 up with 2 to play. F M McNeely also carried a 15 handicap for the final. Fred Appel, Indiana tennis champion, won the Mayer Trophy cup at the Country Club on Decoration Day by la p against bogie. F L Page and C B Sloan tied for second. Vice President Rauh’s team defeated Stevenson’s players 27 to 17 at Highland Golf Club on Decoration Day.
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Riverside Park
Moore
Dr. Oliver
Hill
F. M. McNeely
Stewart
Fred Appel
Indiana
F. L. Page
C. B. Sloan
Welch defeats Brock in decisive ten rounder mismatch
In Los Angeles on June 1 Freddie Welch of Britain faced Phil Brock of Cleveland in a 25 round bout at Vernon arena. Welch won clearly as the English flag waved over the Jeffries A. C. venue.
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Loe Angeles
Cal
Vernon Arena
Jeffries A. C
Tragic foul tip kills youth catcher in Cincinnati
John Wall Kette, catcher for the Y M I Juniors, was fatally struck in the head by a foul tip during a game against the Norwood Harlems in Cincinnati on Sunday. The event happened quickly and the player died almost instantly.
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Cincinnati
John Wallkette
Norwood Harlems
Arundel Debuts as Umpire in Central League
Chauncey Arundel of Indianapolis made his debut Sunday as an umpire in the Central League at Dayton. Former polo referee, he previously worked in the I.O. league last year.
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Chauncey Arundel
Indianapolis
Dayton
Arundel
Thorp's Selections at Gravesend Races
A historical note lists Thorp's picks for Gravesend races with horses King Cobalt Big Chief Question Mark Masanello Mon fort Rockstone Selectman Torbel lind Occidental Celt Don Creole Fairplay Besom J. B. Brady Arazee and no selection in the sixth race. Three best bets: King Coble straight first rail.
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Gravesend Track
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Big Chief
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Monfort
Rockstone
Selectman
Torbellind
Occidental
Celt
Don Creole
Fairplay
Ragh—Besom
J. B. Brady
Arazee
King Coble
McGuigan to referee Ketchel Papke bout in Milwaukee
Special to the Indianapolis Sun. Milwaukee June 1 Jack McGuigan Philadelphia fight promoter expected to be the referee for Ketchel against Papke on June 4 in Milwaukee. Ketchel close to weight and dieting before a potential future match with Burns. Ketchel sparred with four fighters as fans watched and later attended church.
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Milwaukee
Jack McGuigan
Philadelphia
Ketchel
Papke
Ketchell
Tommy Burns
McGuigan
Malachy Hogan
al Bright
Courting Room Advocated by the Preacher
Chicago church plans a courting room to aid social interactions for parishioners. Christchurch Presbyterian will install cozy corners screens and soft lights as soon as adjoining property at Orchard and Center streets is secured, per Rev J E Snyder.
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Christchurch
Presbyterian
J. E. Snyder
Orchard
Center Streets
Marriage Ceremony Postponed a Year
Miss Edna Goodrich, the actress famed for her engagement to Nevada millionaire Harry MacMillan, said in an interview that her marriage ceremony has been postponed for one year so she can travel to Europe on private business. The item appears amid other local notices and advertisements.
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San Francisco
Edna Goodrich
Harry MacMillan
Europe
Hoosiers sweep Columbus in three straight games
The Hoosiers dominate a big eastern trip, sweeping Columbus in three games and outplaying Toledo and the Colonels. Briggs and Slagle shine on the mound, Carr drives in three runs including a record home run, and the Indiana club returns undefeated in the weekend series with strong infield play supporting its first place position.
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Toledo
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Hall
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Rube Marquard
Marerderd
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Davidson
Brooklyn Handicap Entries For 0 Three-Plus Year Olds
Entries list for the Brooklyn Handicap with horses three years old and up, including owner J R Keene Notter showing 5 to 2 odds, A Belmont with Dugan 61092 Mr Earle Garner Musgrave 4 to 1, Dewcastle Stables Musgrave 4 to 1, Sam Emery Gilbert 10 to 1, Sam Hildreth Schilling 15 to 1, Beverwick Stable McCabsy, Madden Bhrevy 16 to 1 for A Gorey, Leto, BR Cama G Burmias W101.
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A. Belmont
BE. Dugan
Earle” Garner
Dewcastle Stables
Musgrave
Sam Emery Gilbert
Sam Hildreth Schilling
Beverwick Stable McCabsy
J. E. “Madden
Reserves Defeat Hartford City in 7 to 2 Victory
Reserves beat Hartford City 7 to 2 at Brighton Beach. Batteries Scott and Fairpal Dooley starred for Hartford City, delivering solid pitching and offense in a clear win.
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Hartford City
Indiana
Brighton Beach
Sundon
Hartford Cityo
Scott and Fairpal Dooley
Public Works Board Sets Hearing On 1908 Assessments
City of Indianapolis notices that on May 2 1908 the Board of Public Works approved an assessment roll for improvements on Michigan Street and Bismarck Avenue. June 3 1908 is fixed as the hearing date for protests against assessed amounts. Owners may view the roll at the Public Works office to confirm ownership and parcel descriptions.
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