Millers Rainy Weather Hoodoo Fails to Halt Series Plans
Rain disrupts the planned double header as the Minneapolis Millers face the Hoosiers in St Paul with two games set for Thursday afternoon at 2 15. Kellum and Cromisy to pitch for Indiana while Cromley seeks a victory to boost his club in the series. Joe Laughlin transfers to St Paul with Essick and Minahan joining Louisville, as Ed Aschenbach reshuffles his infield to rest Tiemeyer. The National Commission grants temporary reinstatement to contract jumpers Steve Griffin and Harry Bressler under conditions.
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Minneapolis
Hoosiers
Millers
Grem‘inger
Oyler
Mike Cantillon
Freemans
Senators
Indinapolis
Joe Laughlin
Ed Aschenbach
St. Paul
Herrmann
Ed Tiemeyer
National Commission
Steve Griffin
Harry Bressler
Entries Close Late at Broad Ripple River Event
Indiana Motor club sets final entries for afternoon program on the river at Broad Ripple. No entry fee, all welcome, with canoe races including quarter mile singles and doubles, free-for-all, and motor races from five miles to under three miles across boat size classes.
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Broad Ripple
Indiana Motor Club
American Champion to Meet Irish Athlete at Jamestown Exposition
Special to The sun from Norfolk Virginia June 13 many famous athletes are expected to compete for the world all around championship July 4 at the Jamestown exposition. The clash between Martin Sheridan New York holder and Thomas Kiely Ireland is highly anticipated Kiely won the 1904 title Sheridan trains daily at Pastime Athletic club.
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Norfolk
Martin Sheridan
New York
Thomas Kiely
Ireland
Kiely
St. Louis
Sheridan
Pastime Athletic Club
Long Baseball Games in the National League Record
A compiled list of extended games from 1902 to 191? featuring scores and total innings. Notable contests include Cincinnati 7 Chicago 7 after twenty innings on June 30 1902 and Philadelphia 1 Chicago 2 after twenty innings on Aug 24 190?. Names credited include Mul lane Gumbert Reulbach Phillips and Hahn among others. The records highlight the era’s marathon matchups and key pitchers.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Mullane-Gumbert
Philadelphia
Reulbach Sparks
Pittsburg
J. Taylor-Phillippe
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Pearson-Currie
Donovan
Phillippe Willis-Ewing
Louis
Hitt- Coakley
Brown-Karger
Ewing
Rucker-Stricklett
New York
Hickman-Hahn
Baseball Results From Regional Batteries and Teams
American Association standings show Columbus and Toledo host battery pairings with players Geyer Blue Swann Sullivan and Eels Abbott Schneiberg Beville, while Louisville and St Paul feature Kenna Wright Durham Pietz Criss Sugden in recent games. Milwaukee lists Batter Eels and Abbott with Schneiberg Beville, reflecting scattered results across the circuit.
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American Association
Columbus
Av Ae Ae
Kansas City
Geyer and
Blue
Swann and Sullivan
Toledo
Milwaukee
Eels
Abbott
Schneiberg
Beville
Louisville
RHE
St. Paul
Kenna, Wright, Durham
Pietz
Criss and Sugden
Pittsburg Triumph Over Brooklyn in Battery Battle
At Pittsburg residents report a decisive battery duel where Phillips Leever and Gibbons powered the offense as Pittsburg defeated Brooklyn 102 to 60. The contest showcased strong shooting and notable play from the trio as fans watched the high scoring affair.
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Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Phillips, Leever and Gibson
Batteries Exchange Listings Across Cities
In Washington Boston Philadelphia New York batteries are listed with multiple names linked to teams or groups. Individuals Patten Durham Hughes Heydon Warner Smith McFarland Glaze Oberlin Pruitt Shaw Thielman Bemis Howell Buelow Dygert Cross Mullin Killian Schmidt Orth Hogg Kleinow appear in grouped lines. The notes reference RHE connections between cities and institutions.
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Washington
Chicago
Patten, Durham
Hughes, Heydon and
Warner
Smith and McFarland
Boston
Cleveland
Glaze
Oberlin, Pruitt and Shaw
Thielman and Bemis
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Howell
Buelow
Dygert
Man Shoots Self After Rejected Elopement Request
Harold De Rhodes 23 of Franklin Square came to Alliance to ask Marie Thompson 20 to elope. She refused. He then shot himself, collapsing at her feet. He cannot recover.
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Harold
Scripps-McRae Preas Association
Alliance
Harold de Rhodes
Franklin Square
Marie Thompson
de Rhodes
Thursday’s Games Highlight Set Across Leagues
The schedule lists two NBA style matchups with Minneapolis visiting Indianapolis and Kansas City traveling to Columbus along with Milwaukee at Toledo and a game featuring 81, Paul at Louisville. In baseball, Brooklyn faces Chicago while New York plays Pittsburgh and Philadelphia meets Cincinnati. Boston visits St Louis, and in the American League Chicago plays New York with Cleveland against Philadelphia and Detroit at Washington. The central league features Dayton at Grand Rapids Springfield at South Bend Wheeling at Terre Haute and Canton at Evansville.
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Toast
Columbus
Peanhaytone Blake
Minneapolis
Seneree
Toledo
Pnacene
Indianapolis
Beahinaeee
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Epicdaces
Louisville Ste
Soat
Fet
Chicago
Cleveland
Detroit Sreeees Veeree
Philadelphia Meebo
New York
St. Louis
Vacees
Washington Wonseeee
Central League
Pet
Wheenumr
Paul
Louisville
National League
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Boston
St. Louia
Detroit
Washington
Central Leagin
Dayton
Grand Rapids
Springfield
South Bend
Wheeling
Terre Haute
Canton
Evansville
Johnson Talks of Big F ellows and World Title Ideas
Boxing star Jack Johnson returns from the West claiming Squires Burns and Jeffries cannot beat him. He describes Squires as a fake and a short slugger, criticizes Burns, and notes meetings with Jeffries and O’Brien while in San Francisco Philadelphia plans are discussed for a potential 20 round bout.
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New York
Jack” Johnson
San Francisco
Burns
Squires
Salome
Arthur
Johnson
John Wille
Jeffries
O’brien
Jack
O'Brien
Philadelphia
Schreck
Jockey Knapp 18 Ruled Off Turf At Gravesend
New York June 13 Jockey Willie Knapp was ruled off the turf and his riding license revoked after Gravesend stewards referred their report to the jockey club. The action follows his May 8 ride on Flip Flop at Jamaica when the mare, the Westminster Handicap winner, faded as an even money favorite.
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New York
Willie Knapp
Gravesend
Jockey Club
Ife
Knapp
Flip Flap
Jamaica
Dolly Spanker
Tommy Waddell
McInerney
Douro
Carrie
It Takes Thinking to Make This Play
A debated baseball tactic discusses whether to play in for the runner at home or fall back for a sure out at first. McGraw argues for stopping the run to avoid late damage, while Carr notes Indiana’s varied defense seeking either the at plate out or a double play depending on the situation.
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Washington Park
McGraw
Carr
Big Fortune Won’t Spoil Ed Minahan of Reds
Cincinnati June 13 Pitcher Ed Minahan of the Reds may land a fortune of 21000000 left by a famous English brewer. He is resting after a torn shoulder ligament and may not play for weeks. Minahan rose from the Southern league with the Coal Barons of Birmingham and later Toledo before securing a major league spot.
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ED Minahan
Cincinnati
Reds
Minny
Minahane
Coal Barons
Birmingham
Toledo
Big Bugs
Nelson Britt Fight Set in San Francisco July 3
A new set of articles for the Nelson versus Britt bout was signed in San Francisco. Greggains posted a $2,500 forfeit to guarantee the fight at a local rink on July 3, with Britt and Nolan also staking $2,500 each. Weigh in at 133 pounds at 6 pm, fight under Queensberry rules, 20 rounds, purse split 60 percent to winner, 40 percent to loser. Referee to be named ten days prior.
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Willis Britt
Billy Nolan
Jimmy
Battling Nelson
Alec Gregeaius
San Francisco
Queensberry
Forget It Ball Prompts Cubs Pitcher Search
Sportlettess Christy Mathewson introduces a new ball named forget it, a branding swipe. The joke hints at all brands of swats. A Cubs pitcher search is advertised with address to Muggsy McGraw.
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Christy .Mathewson
Cubs
Muggsy McGraw
Nelson Arrives in Los Angeles Before Britt Bout
Battling Nelson reached Los Angeles from Chicago and was welcomed at the depot by Manager McCarey and sport writers. He stayed at the Hotel Angelus and said Britt would fare better in a 20 round decision contest, noting a finish fight would not draw.
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Los Angles
Cal
Nelson
Los Angeles
Chicago
McCarey
Angelus
Britt
Applications for License in Indianapolis Ward Totals
Notices by George Egan and O R Wald seek licenses from Marion county officials at the July 1907 term to sell intoxicating liquors in specified Indianapolis locations with pool table privileges requested in the same rooms. Egan’s building fronts Capitol avenue. Wald’s front room faces Washington street.
Notes of the future greats tease baseball contacts
The Bachelors seek a Sunday game with preference for the Tigers or Bob Whites and ask to call Woodruff at 715. The Nationals of Augusta seek fast independent team matchups for Saturday. The Mascots schedule Brookside next Sunday, while Kokomo Cubs have an open date on June 16 and seek a strong opponent. address Manager Wink Sokeme Indiana.
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Bachelors
Tigers
Bob Whites
Woodruff
The
Nationals
Augusta
Kokomo Cubs
Wink
Sokeme
Ind
McGinnity Rivaling Mathewson As Top Pitcher
Baseball talk from players praises Joe McGinnity, arguing he surpasses Christy Mathewson. Supporters cite McGinnity’s endurance and record of double headers as the Iron Man, while noting Mathewson’s brilliance in 1900s and his heavy workload in the 1905 World Series era.
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Joeie McGinnity
Christie Mathewson
Mathewson
Cubs
McGinnity
Notice of liquor licenses filed in Marion county Indiana
Notices from FRED WEIFFENBACH and JOHN COMSTOCK announcing applications at the July 1907 term of the Marion county Board of Commissioners for licenses to sell intoxicating liquors in specified Indianapolis locations. Each notice lists business addresses Madison avenue, Washington street, and Madison avenue corner Morris Street, and mentions pool table privileges.
Baseball Parks Must Be Bigger For National Game Growth
President Harry Pulliam says baseball is in its infancy and crowds will force much larger parks. He notes rising attendance in several cities, cites Chicago's National grounds, and argues bigger parks will lift receipts and foster growth while matching English football and cricket crowds.
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Harry C. Pulliam
United States
Canada
England
Chicago National Grounds
Murphy
First ward license bid for Indianapolis tavern sale
Frank Spb notices to apply at Marion county Board of Commissioners July term 1907 for license to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises drinking privilege. Premises located in front room 19x37 feet on Tenth street in Walker's subdivision Waren's Springdale addition, Indianapolis. Harry Rodocker also posts notice for a similar license at the northeast corner of Twenty first street and Northwestern avenue Whitton's first addition Indianapolis Center township Marion county.
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Center Township
Marion County
Indiana
Board of County Commissioners
Capitol Avenue
Griffith
Indianapolis
South Capitol Avenue
McNabb Street
George Egan
Board of Commissioners
Washington Street
O. R
Nereby
Madison Avenue
Nebraska Street
Fred Weiffenbach
State of
East
John Comstock
Inana
Morris Street
French & Ryan
Tenth Street
Walker
Waren
Springdale
Marog County
Tenth Ward No
Frank Spb
Twenty-first Street
Northwestern Avenue
Whitton
Harry Rodocker
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Kins’ Yard
the Motor Club
Helen Byron
Leahy & Co., Manufacturers
Ohio
Martin J. Sheridan
Martin and McConnell
Miller and Spahr
Taylor, Knoll and Dunn
Brittsen and Holmes
Steward-Hord Sanatorium
Shelbyville, ND
Ringer
Jeff
By Tad
Jack O’brien
Britt-Nelson
Greggains
Jimmy Britt
Sportlettes
M’ginnity
Harry Pulliam
Mag
Nates
Express
J. Huder
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