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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1907

Page

7

Second contest won at last moment by the Carrites

Milwaukee Brewers and Indianapolis Hoosiers split a doubleheader in a bargain-day affair at Watkins counter. Goodwin pitched both games for Milwaukee and nearly won the second with a ninth-inning rally. First game ended 3 2 with Beville scoring twice on errors. second game featured a ninth-inning comeback capped by Hooke’s clutch single to center giving Milwaukee the late victory.

Milwaukee Indianapolis Watkins Counter Brewers Hoosiers Clyde Goodwin Joe McGinnity Goodwin Carr Summers Walsh Beville Coulter Williams McCormick Nfe McChesney Krug Himes Big Brewer Robinson Siegle Sullivan Slagle Green A.B. R H. A Van Cescesenes Krug Biegle Livingston Howley Hopke Cece Byrnes MccCheeney Alphonse and Gaston

Youth Restored to Bill Phillips

Bill Phillips, former Hoosier star, praises New Orleans as the sole training center for southern baseball warm weather and says veterans should train there. He notes rapid improvement after moving south last spring and predicts the south will produce faster ball. He offers a plan to the Cincinnati club as a wise training move.

South Bill Phillips Cincy New Orleans Cincinnati

Carr Top Of Milwaukee Lineup Warns Buck Freeman

Milwaukee Daily News quotes a scout praising Charlie Carr as a standout choice for Milwaukee while noting Buck Freeman Kihm and Lindsay are solid options. Carr reportedly offers defensive edge and swing hitting potential.

Charlie Carr Milwaukee Buck Freeman Kihm Lindsay Carr Milwaukee Daily News

Post Office Oppose New Style Cooking at Home

A fragment notes skepticism toward a new post office concept, urging cooking at home as the preferred alternative. It hints at enjoying soup and reminisces about rye, implying a rural or domestic setting. The text reflects informal opinion and partial phrases without a clear event or date.

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Deacon Jim McGuire Becomes Boston Manager at 44

Special to The Susquehanna Boston June 13 Deacon Jim McGuire the grand old man of ball dom has realized his highest ambition after 25 years of service he is named manager of the Boston American team at age 44 McGuire a veteran of wide renown has a record of prolonged activity and is popular with public and players alike He began in Cleveland and played for Terre Haute Toledo Detroit Philadelphia Rochester and Washington before joining the Beaneaters as manager.

Sus Boston Macn Jim McGuire Boston American Baseball McGuire Hal Chase Yankees Deacon Jim McQuire Cleveland Terre Haute Toledo Detroit Wolverines Philadelphia Phillies Quakers Clements Schriver American Association Rochester Washington Sena

Deacon James T. McGuire Nineteenth Century Baseball Figure

Born November 18 1863 in Youngstown Ohio James T McGuire played pro baseball 25 years never fined or ejected. Known for continuous catching record 142 straight games with Washington including double headers. Formerly nicknamed Pinch for timely hitting and owns property in Albion Michigan.

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McGuire Moves Through Baseball Career Timeline

The record traces McGuire's baseball journey from 1892 to 1899 with transfers to Brooklyn, backstopping for the Superbas through 1899 to 1901, then a jump to Detroit in 1902 where he stayed until 1908. In 1904 he joined the Highlands, reportedly earning about $8,000 annually in his new role.

Tors Brooklyn McGuire Superbas Detroit Highlanders Jim

Brewers Win Ninth Inning Thriller In Double Header

Crowd packed Washington park for a double header as the Brewers edged the Hoosiers in a tight ninth inning. Carr’s early triple and Green’s timely clouts drive in runs, while close calls at the plate decided the outcomes. Summers pitched creditably, and Goodwin escaped a brush with trouble in both games boosting Milwaukee’s late-inning win.

Will Stir New York Sensations in Randolph Stokes Suit

New York June 12 Sensations promised as Mrs Lucy M Randolph sues W E Stokes for 6000 a month to support her boy William Edward with alleged paternity by Stokes. Testimony set before Judge Jaycox at Flushing L I may name Peter Duryea and Viola Allen’s husband as potential other intimate connections. Defense hints at more names.

Scripps-McRace Press Association New York Lucy M. Randolph W. E. Stokes William Edward Stokes Jaycox Flushing L. I

Referee Ryan and the Papke Morgan Decision Debate

Boxing writer argues that referee James Ryan made a fair call in the Papke versus Morgan bout at Peoria. He dismisses claims of a biased outcome and notes fans often blame officials when results disappoint. The piece defends the referee’s judgment and the sport’s inherent disagreements.

James Ryan Freddie Cole Cole George Williams Williams Bill Papke Jack Morgan Peoria Morgan Ryan Papke

Washington fans ponder winning team use in town

London Canada faces American influence as buzz grows over a baseball surge, bulletin boards and sports extras. Contests loom with Squires and Thomas debating Australian plans against Burns, while Mullin pushes for club bonuses and Cornell eyes Princeton in a Polo Grounds clash. Artful, Whitney’s five year old mare, is retired after Brighton Beach outings totaling $80,000 in winnings.

London Canada Artful Harry Payne Whitney Brighton Beach Brighton Sysonby

Central League changes name four personnel moves

Special to The Sun from South Bend Indiana reports Elmer Bliss is named manager of Grand Rapids in the Central league. Groeschow remains with the team as shortstop. Releas es include Catcher Snodgrass and Outfielder Curtis from Grand Rapids, Hope by South Bend to Terre Haute, Coffey by Terre Haute to South Bend. South Bend loans Liner to Deyton as they seek Shriver, ex Wheeling manager.

Sun South Bend Ind Elmer Bliss Grand Rapids Groeschow Carson Snodgrass Curtis Hope Terre Haute Coffey Liner Deyton Shriver Wheeling

Jeffries Plans Three Judge System for Fights in LA

Reports state Jim Jeffries contemplates appointing three judges to decide bouts to deter faking as promoters push a new Los Angeles fight club. Indianapolis fans described as keen baseball supporters praise the sport and predict strong season attendance as the Hoosiers aim to climb from last place with a winning lineup.

Jim Jeffries Jeff Los Angeles Cal Jeffries

Blackburn Only Man That Was Chance With Joe Gans

Philadelphia June 12 Joe Gans is widening his field of opponents and is far superior to most boxers of his era. Only Jack Blackburn appears capable of challenging Gans, with many observers believing Gans would beat him from the opening bell. A long bout between them would settle the lightweight crown, as both are seen as the era’s best in the division.

Blackburn Chance Joe Gans the Sun Philadelphia United States Gans Battling Nelson Tonopah Britt Jimmy Cavil

Baseball matchups across four leagues announced

American Association games feature Minneapolis at Indianapolis, Kansas City at Columbus, Milwaukee at Toledo, St Paul at Louisville. National League includes Philadelphia at Chicago, New York at St Louis, Brooklyn at Pittsburg, Boston at Cincinnati. American League lines up Chicago at Washington, Detroit at New York, Cleveland at Beaton, St Louis at Philadelphia. Central League games Dayton at Grand Rapids, Springfield at South Bend, Wheeling at Terre Haute, Canton at Evansville.

American Association Columbus Minneapolis Toledo Eee Easeee Indianapolis Kansas City Milwaukee Louisville Eves Bt. Paul Ceeseesaseeee Chicago New York Eae Philadelphia Pittsburg Boston Ccccensescovescasess Cincinnati Brooklys St. Louis Csseccesrecesenaee Cleve Land Cacorseseeresses Detroit Deeneee Feunegerercoces Acmenece Bt. Louis Washington Aeween Seccareeess Central Lo Wheeling Springfield Sevacsee Canton Ceewee Seaeas Evansville Dayton Teveenas South Bend Cerrerrs I Grand Rapids Sera Emeenstenes Terre Haute St. Paul National League Brooklyn Cincinnatti American League Cleveland Beaton Central League Dayton Grand Rapids South Bend Wheeling Canton

Batteries Shine In Twinbill Versus Kansas City

At Louisville First game RHE Louisville toppled Kansas City 10 to 0 as Elliott Hughes and J Sullivan led with batteries. Second game RHE Louisville again beat Kansas City 3 to 0 with Crutcher and J Sullivan delivering the hits. At Toledo RHE Toledo defeated St Paul 4 to 2, with Suthoff Land Leroy and Irwin driving in runs. At Columbus RHE Columbus edged Minneapolis 6 to 5 behind Upp Fohl and Ford Shannon.

Louisville RHE Kan City Elliott and Hughes Case J. Sullivan Kansas City Ellott and Crutcher Toledo Eerseeeneseeses St. Paul Suthoff Land Leroy and Irwin Columbusz Columbus Minneapolia Upp Fohl Ford and Shannon

Battery Pairings and Scores Across Cities

The record lists multiple battery pairings by city including Boston Philadelphia New York and Detroit with associated codes and scores. Teams include Criger Bemis Petty Buelow Plank Schreck and others, along with players Onevaneni Schmidt Kiteen Brocket Rickey Kieinow.

Boston Cleveland Batterles—Winter Criger Josa and Bemis Philadelphia St. Louis Petty and Buelow Plank and Schreck New York Detroit Onevaneni Schmidt Kiteen Brocket and Rickey Kieinow

Chicago and Cincinnati Games in NAL League Summary

In Chi and Cincinnati the NAL League reports RHE teams facing Philadelphia Pittsburgh St Louis and New York across multiple matchups. Battery pairings include Frazer Pfeister Overall Kling Morann Corridon Doom Mason McLean Dorner Brown Ewing Schier Needham Leever Camnitz Gibson Bell Butler McGlynn Marshal Taylor Wiltse Matthewson Bowerman with various score snippets.

Chi Chicago Phila Frazer Pfeister Overall Kling Morann Corridon Doom Cincinnati RHE Mason McLean Dorner Brown Ewing Taylor, Wiltse Matthewson and Bowerman

Batteries and names flash across four regional listings

In Springfield, Dayton, Wheeling and Canton multiple battery pairings are listed with associated codes and locations. Haliman Corns Lind Cross lead in Springfield. Malloy Richardson Willard Fuller head Dayton. Jaeger Knoll Friel Philbin in Wheeling. Brosius Freese Bales Holmes in Canton.

Springfield South Bend Haliman and Corns Lindsay and Cross Dayton Grand Rapids Malloy and Richardson Willard and Fuller Wheeling Evansville Jaeger and Knoll Friel and Philbin Canton Rhe Terre Haute Brosius Freese Bales Holmes

Teamsters threaten strike over four cent wage increase

A Chicago committee from the teamsters joint council delivered an ultimatum to the packers demanding a four cent hourly raise. Citing higher meat prices and increased living costs, the group warned that a strike seems likely unless the decision is reconsidered or the raise granted.

Man dies in jail after murder charges in Arrowsmith case

Thomas Baldwin, accused of killing four residents of Arrowsmith Illinois, died in the Bloomington county jail this morning. He had been robust when jailed but wasted away under remorse and the weight of the charges.

Scripps-McRae Press Association Bloomington Thomas Baldwin Arrowsmith Ill Baldwin

Keene Stable Hits Over Hundred Thousand With Peter Pan Win

The Keene racing stable led by James R. Keene surpassed $101,000 in 1907 earnings after Peter Pan took the Standard stakes. Since the season opened at Aqueduct on April 15, Keene’s horses have earned $101,046.25 across races to date.

Scrippa-McRae Press Association New York James R. Keene Peter Pan Aqueduct Keene

Wind Razed Church in Duquoin Illinois Storm

A June cyclone swept through Duquoin Illinois destroying the African Methodist Episcopal Zion church. A man and child were seen seeking shelter beneath the structure before it collapsed and are believed crushed. Workmen labor to remove debris and recover any bodies.

Scripps-McRae Press Association Duquoin Illinoia

Mertes Onc A Model In Early Career Prompts Philly Move

In a Philadelphia suggested path, Sandon Mortes impressed after a standout minor league start, with Hulen praising a major league potential. Mertes, once quiet at bat, surprised Tim Hurst with a sudden blast after a teasing start, proving a later, durable spark. Charley Ebbets defends Scanon’s high salary bid, offering $1,000 to find the culprit.

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