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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1908
Page
6
Pitcher Walter Slagle, in evident pain after throwing, is likely to sit as Manager Carr waits for other pitchers to hold out. The left side injury, first seen in Milwaukee, worsened after his win over the Senators in Columbus, and a doctor advised rest as the only remedy.
Telegram exchanges reveal Olson refusing a $1000 side bet with Roller and questioning weight handicap. Roller proposes a fair match with side stakes but Olson balks at the sum and short preparation, citing conditioning needs. The talks focus on a June 12 date with wide training roadwork required.
Special by the Indianapolis Sun from Cincinnati reports all probable Latonia derby runners arrived but only five are set as certain starters Keep Moving Pinkola Minder Sir Cleges Troxler Butler and Czar Martin. Doubtful entries include Ortono Galileo Barbus Crawford Honest Moquette and Severus with good track and weather possibly adding others.
The Majors and Minors update notes MecGilvray replacing Green in Cincinnati as he adapts to a new role. It lists top National and American League hitters and leaders in the American Association. A brawl occurs when Monte Cross is hit by Schneiberg in Milwaukee, leading to Cross being ejected. Cleveland defeats Detroit as Summers is targeted in the fifth inning. New York shuts out Boston 2–0 behind Chesbro. St Louis and New York split a doubleheader in a pitchers’ duel with strong defense.
Special to the Indianapolis Sun New York June 2 Celt the favorite owned by James R Keene won the twenty-second Brooklyn Handicap. He smashed both race and track records by a length lead over Fair Play with Master Robert taking third as King James faded. The time 2 04 1 5 was the fastest for the distance except the world record 2 02 4 5 by Broomstick on a pasteboard track.
The Young Cubs defeated the Franklin club 4 to 2 on Sunday. The Naps beat Prospect Reserves 5 to 4 and Ittenbachs 11 to 6, with Neps set to face Irvington teams next Sunday at Irvington grounds. Shelbyville Democrats toppled Prescot Red Sox 42 to 1 behind Paxton’s gilt-edge pitching. batteries Paxton Merrick and Thibo Ross. Garfield park diamond Sunday at 3:30 awaits semi pro contact via Arthur Gatz.
Jim Watson watched from a box as the Henley team edged the Hoosiers 3 to 2 in a dramatic ninth inning victory. Williams and Ownie Bush starred with electrifying plays while Druhot and Sutthoff dueled in a sharp pitching matchup. The Hoosiers showcased a triple play in the seventh, but a late rally by the Hens produced the win.
The piece notes potential clashes involving Stanley Ketchell Billy Papke and Philadelphia Jack O'Brien with talk of a fall bout. Promoter Coffroth eyes a match with the Ketchell Papke winner and Hugo Kelly eyes a comeback, weighing July Milwaukee offers and fall plans.
Carr considers Eubanks if the big fellow warms up. Barbeau hits a pretty single after a taunting shout. The largest Monday crowd in local club history, per President Watkins, adds to the wintry excitement. Bueh's triple, Hoosiers' (Armour) ugly beauty, and a sharp double play highlight the game as Carr assists Howley and Hopkins out at the plate.
Lowell Mass June 2 Barney Oldfield declared he had driven his last automobile race the accident Sunday night was enough for me and I am through with the game He has obtained a mace as chauffeur for H W Whipple an Andover banker whose car cannot go faster than 3 miles an hour His wife was believed fatally injured in the collision with a tree but is improving Joe O'Brien who was hurt is improving
An ad notes free chinaware selections at Concannon's 444 West Washington with mentions of Fresh Mesta and Bliss Native Heres at 255 West Washington Street. The fragmented copy presents shop names and addresses for a local promotional offer.
The Elks club touts its dining spot as highly convenient and satisfying for visitors in the city. Call for more details.
Toledo travels to Indianapolis while Columbus visits Louisville and Kansas City plays Milwaukee. Minneapolis faces St Paul. In the National League Pittsburg at Chicago Philadelphia at Brooklyn New York at Boston. American League Cleveland at Detroit Washington at Philadelphia Chicago at St. Louis Boston at New York. Central League Evansville at Wheeling Terre Haute at Zanesville Fort Wayne at Grand Rapids Dayton at South Bend.
Baseball results show Toledo 3 Indianapolis 2, Columbus 9 Louisville 6, Milwaukee 7 Kansas City 2, Minneapolis 8 81 Paul 7 in 12 innings, Cincinnati 3-1 St. Louis 2-1, Boston 4 New York 0, Philadelphia 3, Brooklyn 1, Pittsburg 8 Chicago 6, New York 2 Boston 6 Cleveland 3, Detroit 1, Chicago 9 St Louis 6, Philadelphia 6 Washington 1. Central League games: Zanesville 4 Wheeling 3, Grand Rapids 2 Fort Wayne 6.
A racing odds card lists selections by Thorp for Gravesend with horses in six races. First race Trance Nasturtla Top Note. second Bayonet Rocket Jimmy Lane. third Don Enrique Big Ben Tom McGrath. fourth Royal Tourist Peter Quince Robert Cooper. fifth Intervene St Wit hold Gladys Louise. sixth Montauk Alman dipe Balando. Three best bets: Trance in race one, Royal Tourist in race four, Intervene in race five.
Ray McNamara drove the six cylinder Premier Pathfinder on the Glidden tour route and arrived 50 miles from Indianapolis after a 2840 mile trip. He was met by Premier cars and escorted into the city as the four cylinder Premier began its 100 days run. The autoists’ interest grows as the Premier press on with its 10000 mile trek.
Milwaukee officials announce Jack McGulgan of Philadelphia will referee the Papke Ketchell bout in Milwaukee on Thursday night. Papke trains hard while Ketchell praises speed and striking power as key to victory. Beertown authorities voiced objections to another official, but the eastern referee is still slated to oversee the match.
Grant H. Clay M D dentist formerly with New York Dental company for 14 years now at 108 N Delaware street opposite Tomlinson Hall Indianapolis Neve pianos priced from 165 dollars and up Wulschner's
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