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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1907

Page

7

Hoosiers Hold Up Their End In Baseball Action

Hoosiers deliver solid baseball against the Blues with strong pitching from Kellum Summers and Cromley. Krug’s leg limits his fielding while Livingston backs the infield with keen study of batters and clutch plays. Milwaukee opens with the Hoosiers this weekend as Carr’s squad eyes a strong finish.

Cromley Slagle Kellum Summers Briggs Cleveland Carr Chenault Paddy Livingston Livingston

Reserves to face Shamrocks in Brighton doubleheader

At Brighton beach Sunday afternoon the Reserves meet the Cincinnati Shamrocks in a twin bill. The Shamrocks opened with a 2 to 1 win over the Iocals. Lineups feature Dooley catching Haberer and Kafel, with Taylor, Moore and Drees among pitchers and fielders such as Whitridge Gehle Creasy Keys Curtis Davis and Dreeg in the outfield and infield positions.

Brighton Beach Cincinnati Shamrocks Iocals Shamrocks Dooley Haberer Kafel Atid BO Secceaes Taylor Eneur Moore Drees Onnaughton Hennecke Brien Esseeee Francis. Whitridge Gehle Rinkseee Keys Center Curtis Davis Dreeg

Half American Is Croker's Derby Winner Orby

Richard Croker, former Tammany Hall boss, saw his horse Orby win the English Derby earning $32,500. The American owner and jockey were celebrated though King Edward offered no congratulations. Orby is half American, sired by Orme, out of Rhoda B., bred by Harry Stanhope of Kentucky.

New York Richard Croker Tammany Hall Orby Croker King Edward Rhoda B Harry Stanhope Kentucky Stanhope England Orme Lord Derby Prince of Wales Johnny Reiff Pierre Lorillard William C. Whitney Lester Reiff Danny Maher Baldoyle Ireland

Evers Plans Defense Against Double Steal Tactics

Chicago star Johnny Evers outlines a method to stop a first and third double steal by shifting behind the pitcher and returning the ball to second before the runner from first reaches second. He practices taking the ball behind the mound and flinging it between his knees to tag the runner at second, with a quick return to the plate if needed. Earl Moore studies damp fling while veteran Barney Aaron dies at 77 after a career in boxing and racetrack announcing. Walter Clarkson returns from injury to the firing line. Baltimore Orioles sign pitcher McCloskey from Philadelphia Nationals.

Johnny Evers Chicago Evers Johnny

Amateur Baseball Schedule Affected By Weather

The Commercial league will play Sunday as stormy days disrupt local amateur play. The YMCA league opened at Fairview on Saturday while City league games were set for Garfield park and diamonds 1 2 and 5 at Riverside.

Fairview Garfield Park Diamonds Riverside

Skat Tourney Draws Fifty Players to Chicago

Half a hundred skat players from the German house traveled Saturday morning to Chicago to join a city tournament. The roster includes Ed Bertermann, John Bertermann, William Riess, Otto Larson, Julius Kellar, Robert Kellar, and many others headed for the Saturday night and Sunday events.

Skat Chicago Ed Bertermann John Bertermann William W. Riess Otto Larson Julius Kellar Robert Kellar Wiliam Springhorn Fred Rieble Gus Pfeffer Ed Kothe Hugo Thorsch Theodore Rappaport Edward Ketterman August Hook John Rauch Robert Kipp

Tennis finals delayed by rain at Butler college

Rain interfered with the tennis tournament at Butler college on Friday. The doubles finals were postponed with Butler players Mc Kay and Weer to face DePauw duo Fairfield and Whitcomb in today’s match.

Butler College McKay Weer Butler Fairfield Whitcomb DePauw

Talking Without Thinking Gets Fun for Damsel in Swell Society

A fair young damsel exclaims her love for being in swell society and enjoying conversations where she talks freely without thinking, revealing a carefree moment in social circles.

Monster Meet of Prep Athletes Promises East West Clash

Marshall Field hosts the sixth annual interscholastic meet as Mercersburg academy leads the east against 72 teams from Illinois Michigan Wisconsin Iowa Indiana Ohio Missouri and more. Three hundred West athletes join eastern champions including Morgan Park Oak Park Beloit Grand Rapids Louisville Male St Louis Central Ida Grove and South Division Milwaukee in a bid for titles.

Marshall Field University of Chicago Illinois Michigan Wisconsin Iowa Indiana Ohio Missouri Mercersburg Academy Yale Princeton Pennsylvania Mercersburg Morgan Park Oak Park Beloit Grand Rapids Northwestern Louisville Male Academy Kentucky St. Louis Milwaukee

Game in Milwaukee Prepares for Sunday Series

After a game with the Brewers on Saturday, both teams head to Milwaukee for a Sunday matchup. They return to continue contests Monday and Tuesday with a potential double header on one of those days.

Hopke Paddy Okpe Hooke Eis Milwaukee Brewers

Playoff game set for August 6 in Chicago

Rain halted Friday’s Cubs Giants game. The makeup game will be played on Tuesday, August 6, in Chicago, with both clubs holding an open date after the Giants’ second visit to the city.

Sun Chicago Cubs Giants

Bad Fielding By Slagle Loses Twin Baseball Battle

Two hard pitched games at Washington park end with Indiana Hoosiers losing one to Cromley and Egan 1 0 while Slagle and Case duel. Slagle makes critical fielding errors and a sequence of misplays as Kansas City defeats Indiana 9 1, with Cromley and Egan delivering strong pitching in matching contests before 5,000 fans despite rain threats.

Indianapolis Kansas City Kansans City Washington Park Slagle

Umpire Sullivan Stars In Hoosiers Blues Day Of Baseball

Umpire Sullivan officiated both games as Perry Werden was away. Cromley and Egan staged a tight first contest while McBride’s wild throw nearly delayed the second game. Paddy Livingston caught well, Howley flashed whip on Hill, and Burke’s error sparked Indiana runs. Carr missed his batting record, Slagie’s earlier hit and fumble aided Blues, Swann praised Indiana’s strong play and strong Blues rivalry.

Cromley Egan Slagle Case McBride Hoosiers Burke Williams Otto Carr Slagie Leahy Kerwin Krueger Kansas City Sullivan Perry Werden Felds Daniel Howley Livingston Howley Hill Blues Wiliams Indianapolis A.B. R. Oo E Williams Coulter Lf Coulter Beware Carr Aaree Gi Carr Himes Krug Siegle Siegle Livingston C . Howley Hopke Huelsman Lindsay O McBride Easees Seeaseeer BD Emenescens Kerwin Eee Eees Indianapolis Egan Bill Dyan A ‘Sullivan Timée

American League Scores and Battery Reports

In Philadelphia the Phillies beat Chicago 4 4 with a 10 to 11 percent edge on hits and runs. New York defeated Cleveland 6 to 6 with key batteries Joss Clark Orth Kitson Kirview contributing. Washington edged St. Louis 9 to 5 as Patten Barner Howell Buelow aided. Boston defeated Detroit with 3 to 5 battery contributions Siever Donovan Archer Glaze Shaw.

New York Cleveland Joss and Clark Orth, Kitson and Kirview Washington St. Louis Patten and Barner Howell and Buelow Boston Detroit Siever, Donovan and Archer Glaze and Shaw

Local Battery Firms Searched in Layton and Wheeling

In Layton near RHE Dayton and Wheeling near RHE Terre Haute investigators list battery makers and associated firms. Names include Malloy Munson Keen er Grant and Brosius Martin Freese Friel Spahr.

Layton Rhe Dayton South Bend Malloy and Munson Keener and Grant Wheeling Terre Haute Brosius, Martin and Freese Friel and Spahr

Saturday's Games in American and Central Leagues

Milwaukee visits Indianapolis while Minneapolis plays Columbus and St Paul meets Toledo. Kansas City faces Louisville and Chicago meets Washington. Detroit plays New York with Cleveland at Boston and St Louis vs Philadelphia. New York at Chicago and Boston at Pittsburg plus Philadelphia at St Louis. Brooklyn travels to Cincinnati. In Central League Grand Rapids visits Dayton with South Bend at Springfield. Terre Haute plays Canton and Evansville meets Wheeling.

Columbus Se Enee Minneapolis Kansas City Besdeteranes Indianapolis Weteeee Milwaukee Cue Toledo Louisville Ry Bia St Paul Ewes Etn Eeeae Ly Chicago Waresees New York Ase Philadelphia Pittsburg Cincinnati Boston Brooklyn Preerey St Louis American League Cnncazo Cleveland Detroit Erry Sess Wheeling Setenerenee Springfield Evansville Canton A Ony Eee Dayton Eaebeene South Bendoes a+e Grand Rapids Wae Terre Haute Oecsveccessees Columbus St. Paul Louisville Chicago St. Louis Brooklyn Dayton South Bend Terre Haute Canton

Morton Billiard Parlor Opens on the Circle

The Morton billiard parlor on the Circle opens Saturday night with music and cigars. Among the most attractive parlors in the city it features 12 tables. Compeer Cigar is advertised as Best on earth and sold everywhere.

Morton Hotel Morton Billiard Parlor

You Are Invited To The Sun Wanted Help Column

A Sun help column invites readers to submit requests for assistance with local concerns. The offer promises free help for ten words over a three day period, inviting participation from community members seeking quick guidance or solutions.

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Fast Teams to Clash at German Park Saturday

Statehouse Baseball faces American Central Life in a Saturday matinee at German Park in Cerealinetown. The matchup pits two fast teams expected to provide solid offense and solid defense in a regional showdown.

Statehouse American Central Life German Park Cerealinetown

Englishmen Mistaken for Quick Lunch Guests

A reporter recalls a banquet with two distinguished English visitors touring the United States. The guests claimed they enjoyed themselves, yet they joked that the event reminded them of one of America’s famed quick lunches, a concept they had read about back home.

America

Free ten word want ads in The Sun

advertise vacant rooms for rent with a three day free print option as a brief local listing indicating readers may place a short want ad without charges for a limited period.

the Sun

Batteries Names Tied to Multiple Firms Across Cities

In Toledo and Louisville districts databases show battery firms connected to Suthoff Abbott Ford Shannon and Stovall Peitz Curtis Roth. The fragments reference pages or entries involving Minneapolis Milwaukee and associated codes 000200083 000000020275 1429000011-5 3090100000593 without full context.

Toledo Minneapolis Suthoff Abbott Ford and Shannon Louisville Milwaukee Stovall and Peitz Curtis and Roth

Boxer Dominates As Opponent Fails Weight Limit

The local boxing match ends with the winner weighing in at 154 pounds after Morgan consented to the limit. The opponent, described as big and strong, overpowers the local boxer, sticking to his own class.

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Morgan Eyes Rematch as Weight Gap Doom Sheds Light

Reporter notes Jack Morgan, a welterweight, faced middleweight Papke in seven rounds, with Papke outweighing Morgan by about 13 pounds. Morgan remains confident, believing a fair weight fight could tilt the odds, and hints he will face any welterweight at 142 pounds.

Papke Jack Morgan Papkea

Belle C the celebrated trotting mare shines in races

Belle C the celebrated trotting mare, a top 2:10 class trotter, is featured after epic heats against Pat Ford’s horse. Owner Jay G Wilbraham plans to start her in training soon at Hotel English. Her strong lineage includes Nutwood lineage and Grace Cameron dam, marking her as a premier show and racing mare.

Jay G. Wilbraham Hotel English West Wlineis Boone Great Western Circuit Brigade Hamline Chicago Winter Quarters Galesburg Alix Sweet Marie Transylvania Belle C Pat Ford Oro Tom Miller Watson Minnesota United States Eam Nutwood Grace Cameron Cue Belle OC

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