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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1901
Page
9
A local jeweler advertises discounts on the entire stock of Diamonds, Watches, Clocks, Cut Glass and Sterling Silver before a European buying trip. Wedding and Graduation presents are highlighted with at least 20 percent savings, claiming prices are 10 to 15 percent below competing jewelers.
Columbus game report details Hoosiers top locals 7 4 in a contest laced with errors by Senators. McMackin pitched well for Columbus and Summer fined $5 for disputing a call after the umpire checked his watch. Attendance listed as 2014.
The Fort Wayne ball club schedules home games at Washington Park on Thursday and resumes Friday and Saturday after a two week layoff. Friday hosts ladies day, with an evening crowd and a full racing program including the season’s first bicycle races. The day’s entries list multiple amateur and professional runners and heats, plus a motor and tricycle lineup, and a later bowling showcase at City Club featuring Chicago and Marion teams and champions Bryson Graff Pritchett Jay.
Louisville reports Walter Wimot, manager of the Louisville Western association ball club, may transfer his team to Grand Rapids as a potential move develops amid shifting league alignments.
In Louisville on June 6 the Dayton team beat Daytons 6 to 0 with Meekin and Zalitsky delivering for Dayton while Coggswell and Cross opposed. Umpire Latham witnessed the game as attendence reached about 200 spectators.
Fort Wayne pitcher Me Intire was hit hard but answered with a home run a three bagger and a two base hit. Toledo defeated Fort Wayne 7 to 5 as Ehret Fricken Daniels Mullin Lattimer McIntyre and Graffius played for the batteries. Umpire Mullane. Attendance 200.
Marion defeats Wheeling 20 to 19 as Wheeling shows slight improvement over Tuesday. Final: Marion 20 20 2 1 Wheeling 0 0 0 1. Batteries Vassbinder Smink Streit Fox. Attendance 60.
DP. E. Gilman of 213 W. St Clair Street drives a movement to form a Central Indiana tennis association under the national United States tennis body. Local players favor the plan and aim to attract nearby clubs, limiting membership to ten amateur clubs. Fred Barnes, former Indianapolis pitcher, is out of work after release by Columbus and Southpaw West is expected to take his spot.
New York June 6 James Corbett declares he will box before European nobility, outlining his plan and confidence in meeting esteemed opponents abroad. The veteran fighter frames the tour as a notable challenge and publicity boost for boxing’s international reach.
Amos Rusie returned to form with a stellar pitching effort in Cincinnati, allowing Brooklyn only one run as darkness halted the game. Kitson also pitched well for Brooklyn. Final score Cincinnati 7 Brooklyn 2 with sparse hits and steady defense.
A Pittsburg event saw Batteries Leever and O Connor beat Orth and Douglass with Leever and O Connor claiming top positions. The meet included participants from Philadelphia and other firms, marking a notable local competition with strong performances.
Buelow was the first man up in the eighth inning. The game was tied when he launched a home run, giving Detroit the victory.
Detroit and Milwaukee teams show results with multiple battery pairs including Cronin and Buelow Pratt and Powers for Detroit and Garvin and Connor Mitchell and Schreckengost for Boston in a compact score listing. The fragmentary data lists scores and pairings across cities and opponents with no clear event description.
Terre Haute and Evansville posted balanced results with Terre Haute beating Evansville 5 to 1 in one game while Evansville collected 5. Decatur edged Bloomington 4 to 6 in a later matchup as rain affected other sites. Bloomington also had a high scoring 8 to 6 result against HE. Rain disrupted play in several areas.
The Century team defeated School No. 9 by 15 to 9 on Wednesday. Batting order included Griffin Winkler Aristine Traub and Hawkins. Managers: George Griffin at 319 Adelaide Street and Solon Johnson at 644 S Missouri Street seek teams under 13 and under 17 respectively. Independent results show Princeton 14 Carlisle Indians 0 Yale 8 Williams 2 Pennsylvania 8 Brown 3 Crawfordsville 9 Anderson 6.
Manager Robert Hall of the M. T. H. 8 track team hosted a feed and party for the track, baseball, and football squads after a recent success. Officers were elected to lead the teams, signaling a new season ahead.
At a Wednesday night gathering on Downey avenue the group held a social event followed by a business meeting. Hall was re elected manager of the track team with Jack Shideler named captain. Ball team manager was set as James Gilchrist with Robert Sweeney as captain.
Glasgow June 6 Designer Watson said an examination of the Shamrock II showed the hull sustained no damage during the accident in the Solent. He is completely satisfied with the yacht and believes improved sparring will make her the fastest British yacht in all kinds of weather.
The Anti saloon league of New York reports James Corbett remains active after his saloon license was revoked. He is accused of selling on Sunday as work to repair the Constitution proceeds from Wednesday. Lipton regrets the Constitution's misfortune and Tom Hay criticizes the weather. In Squire Stout's court Friday nine fourteen witnesses are subpoenaed in Arthur Chandler road race prize contest. Disappointed by weather, organizers expect a large Friday night crowd for big events.
A Friday 2 pm boys under 16 road race promoted by George PenEyck at 116 N Alabama with 15 entries. Start at Gentlemen's Driving Club Central Ave and Thirtieth St. course nearly four miles. Entries through 1105 N Alabama or phone 1792. PenEyck’s first road race promoting, hopeful for eight prizes.
A severe storm in Zanesville Ohio destroyed Buckskin Bul's circus tent killing Mrs Henry Butler. A lightning strike killed Daniel Giles and shocked Mrs Fox and her two daughters at a terrace residence. Five men were injured at a partially built house where the pole fell. George R Fox's home suffered damage.
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