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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1902
Page
8
Reports claim no more Sunday games will be played in Marion as the Hoosiers shift away from the town. The dispute involves Marion manager Haldeman and Indianapolis manager Watkins over weekday games and transfer plans, with Toledo magnate Stroebel cited.
In a tight league race Toledo hosts Indiana on Wednesday as Columbus Louisville and Indianapolis create a fog of activity unseen by other towns. St Paul slips while St Louis and other towns watch the stirring standings.
In American Association games Louisville beat Columbus 6 to 5 with Dunkie Coons and Spies along with Bailey Fox delivering batteries. Kansas City defeated St Paul 6 to 3 behind McDonald Beville Summer Pierce. Minneapolis outslugged Milwaukee 6 to 5 with Sporer Zalusky Elliott Spear. In the American League Philadelphia prevailed 9 to 7 over Chicago with Plank Schreck Callahan Sulli van and in Baltimore 7 to 6 over St Louis with McGinnity Robinson Sudhoff Donnahue and Donnahue. In the National League Philadelphia beat Pittsburg 4 to 3 with White Doom Phillips O Con nor. St Louis defeated Boston 11 to 9 with Dunham Murphy O Neill Pittinger Malarkey Moran. Brooklyn edged Cincinnati 2 to 1 with Newton Ahearn Hahn Peitz Chicago 12 to New York 4 with Taylor Chance L Taylor Yeager.
A fragmented scoreboard lists clubs in Columbus Indianapolis Louisville St Paul Kansas City Milwaukee Minneapolis Toledo and more with wins losses and percentages for teams such as PittSDUrE Philadelphia Boston New York St Louis and Cincinnati. The data shows varied records and unclear formatting.
Noblesville Indiana enjoys its prettiest season with shaded streets, elegant homes, and blooming yards. Gas, sold at 12.5 cents per thousand, is abundant after a prior shortage. Traction line completion from Tipton to Indianapolis is awaited, with route through Carmel and Broad Ripple. The Midland railroad passes through the town, and local notes include updates on residents, court, and a looming murder trial.
Henry Zeigler was a heavy buyer at Fasig Tipton yearling sales at Sheepshead Bay on Tuesday. One of six favorites, Siegmund, won the first race at Harlem races, with Sherif Bell taking the Harold Stakes at Latonia. Lendin was a close second, prompting judges to call the result. The English derby is set for Epson Downs on Wednesday with royal and foreign officials expected in attendance.
Kokomo hosts a June 19 athletic carnival starring Indianapolis pugilists. Main bout features Fred Blackburn versus Steve Crosby of Louisville for 15 rounds to a decision. A battle royal with eight tough men adds excitement, plus dramatic acts by the Kentucky Kid and Kentucky Rosebud.
An early Wednesday explosion in the gas house at the Van Camp packing company badly burned Albert Underwood, hurled him about 15 feet, and caused a $50 blaze. He suffered scorching and bruises. Dr. Storch treated him. The cause is not known.
John F. Jewell of Galena Illinois is chosen to succeed Consul Prentiss at St Pierre Martinique following Mount Pelee eruption. Backed by Representative Hitt chairman of the foreign affairs committee the selection signals resilience amid disaster.
Tyler Cruthers a professional runner from Westfield is to be tried Friday on charges he defrauded Lucius Stout a farmer of 3100 borrowed from a local bank and bet on a fake race Cruthers was arrested in Wisconsin with the race said to have taken place in Springfield Illinois
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