Carr's Banana Society Routed by Saints at Washington Park
St Paul and Indianapolis clash as Carr's Society of the Banana suffers a defeat to the Saints in Washington Park. Stiff Saints pitching and fielding end Champs hopes. Leroy Carr's team also struggles with strategic misplays and muffed chances in late innings.
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Carr
Society OF the Banana
Hawatha Leroy
St. Paul
Indianapolis
Saints
Washington Park
Leroy
Banana
Society of the
Glaze
Ralph
Dartmouth U
Kelley
Old Bridge
Hiawatha
Yeager
Champs
Hayden
O’brien
Harden
Pete O’b Brien
Pete
Williams
Davidson
Burke
Howley
Carisch
Murray
Bounder
Wakefield
Cockman
AB A. E
Chadburnie
Cress
Ib Davidson
Baex
Paul
Ballis
Roy
O’ Brien
Cockman Wrigley
Flynn
Craft
Ann Om and
King
Gunner Moir Signs to Fight Young Joahn
London reports Gunner Moir has signed to fight Young Joahn for two rounds at catchweight for 500 dollars per side plus a share of the gate. The bout is set for early next month in Wales.
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London
Gunner Moir
Young Joahnson
Ecatch-Welshis
Gross and Erne Meet After Bitter Trial in Ring
W. W. Naughton reports in San Francisco on June 16 that Leach Cross and Young Erne, after a brutal prior press, met at Shannon's in San Rafael. Cross camps for a 45 round bout with Wyland on June 26 at Coffroth's, while Frankie Neil and Monte Attell loom as next rivals in the rough arena.
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W. W. Naughton
San Francisco
Leach Cross
Young Erne
New York
Erne
Shannon's
San Raehel
Cross
Wyland
Coffroth’s
Butler Elects Greier Baseball Captain
Greier was yesterday elected captain of the Butler college baseball team.
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Butler
Greier
Budweiser Beer Bottling Clarifies Corked and Crowned Caps
Notice correcting patrons who think Budweiser with Corks and Crown Caps are different beers. There is one Budweiser, whether corked or crown capped, with identical contents bottled only at the St. Louis home plant.
Berger Leads AL Pitchers With 62 Strikeouts In Nine Games
Pitcher H Berger tops American League strikeout charts after nine outings, fanning 62 for an 6.89 per game pace. Waddell, Smith, and Mullin also post notable totals across ten, 15, and 11 games respectively, with varying per game averages. Greenfield lad profile notes his development into a leading AL pitcher with a soft-hearted character.
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Heinie
Berger
Waddell
Smith
Chicago
Mullin
Greenfield
Ind
Lad
Olsen to Wrestle Dr Roller in Seattle Summer
Charles Olsen plans a Seattle summer to wrestle Dr Roller who moved there after last night’s Empire theater booking. The wrestling trust forced cancellation of the Indianapolis match and Roller will headline Seattle attractions with Jack Curley securing rights for fights and exhibitions. Olsen defeated Emanual Brugglio in 17 and 21 minutes for two falls. Kid Cutler pinned Hassan Ali in 42 minutes but failed to pin the Turk again. Sam Boler was upset by Marello in four minutes. Olsen’s brother Charles Olsen pinned Kollinger in seven minutes.
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Charles Olsen
Seattle
Wash
Dr. Roller
Empire Theater
Wrestling Trust
Roller
Jack Curley
Olsen and Roller
Indianapolis
Olsen
Emanual Brugglio
Kid Cutler
Chicago
Hassan Ali
Yussif
Turk
Boler
Sam
Young Marello
Young Olsen
Kid Kollinger
Heinie Berger Seeks Regular Pitching Chance With Cleveland
Cleveland fans cheer Heinie Berger as he gains his chance to pitch every third day. The indiana native, known for a famous one hit game in New York, hopes to prove his worth after a strong 1908 season and a personal tragedy. He vows to help the Naps in a stacked American League rotation alongside Joss and Young.
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Cleveland
Heinie Berger
Columbus
James Whitcomb Riley
Greenfield
Ind
Heinie
Berger
New York
Hudson
Ball Park
Indiana
Naps
Joss
Young
Liebhardt
Rhoades
Falkenberg
Kling Aims as Kansas City Blues Owner Motive
Louisville June 16 A baseball authority says Johnny Kling refuses to rejoin the Cubs to pursue ownership of the Kansas City Blues. The insider claim notes Kling would be owner of the Blues and would play for the Cubs only if released, as part of the Kling affair.
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Kling
Kansas City
Louisville
Johnny Kling
Cubs
Kansas City Blues
Champion Boxer Jack Johnson Returns in Boston Exhibition
In Boston on June 16 Jack Johnson appeared in his first ring since winning the heavyweight title. He boxed a three round exhibition with George Byers, the former colored middleweight champion, drawing a subdued crowd but restoring his public profile after the victory.
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Boston
Jack Johnson
George Byers
Washington Park Champs Bring Baseball to Tomlinson Hall
Report notes a strong 14 wins in 16 games and Olympic like confidence as the Champs prepare for July 7 events in Washington Park. Philadelphia offers for Corridon, Brown, and Cheney are mentioned but Cheney is expected to stay with Indianapolis. Team strategy includes Belez, Danziger concerns, and a Minneapolis trip with full squad.
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Philadelphia
Corridon
Brown
Lawrence Cheney
Indianapolis
Cheney
Carr
Baseball schedule features national league matchups today
National League games include Philadelphia at Cincinnati New York at Pittsburg Brooklyn at Chicago and Boston at St Louis American League cards list Chicago at Boston Cleveland at New York Detroit at Philadelphia St Louis at Washington Central League shows Evansville at Dayton Zanesville at Grand Rapids Wheeling at Fort Wayne Terre Haute at South Bend with no games in American Association.
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Wow. Pet
Indianapolis
Chicago
Cincinnati
New York
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Iseneee
Brooklyn
Boston
Wttene
Cleveland
St. Louis Seeers
Washington
Pet
Wheeling
Wiehbata Tnt
Grand Rapids
Zanesville
Esas
National League
Pittsburg
Brooklin
American League
Detroit
Evansville
Dayton
Fort Wayne
Terre Haute
South Bend
Terre Haute-South Bend
Jeffries Johnson World Title Talks Spark Public Fight Call
Pittsburg dispatch reports Jim Jeffries received a Johnson telegram urging a public or private war for the world championship. Johnson tells a Boston reporter he will fight Jeffries from one round to 50, charity or money, and Jeffries declares his eagerness to meet him with maximum force.
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Pittsburg
Jim Jeffries
Johnson
Jeff
Boston
Jeffries
Jack Munro declares Jeffries best to beat Johnson
New York report says former Montana boxer Jack Munro now Elk City mayor and wealthy. He claims Jeffries is the only man who can beat Johnson and would KO him within 15 rounds. He also says Ketchel is too small to whip Johnson and asserts Jeffries must be himself to pull off the upset.
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Saya Jeffries
New York
Jack Munro
Montana
Jeff
Ketchel
Johnson
Chadburne Jumps Teams Leaving Indianapolis for East
Outfielder Chadburne quit the Indianapolis club last night choosing the east over the west. He cites dissatisfaction with the western country and says he can no longer play in organized baseball. The incident goes to the national commission and the A A and may end in discipline or blacklist. McChesney will take left field in Minneapolis, with another outfielder likely to be secured.
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National Commission
Prsident O'Brien
A. A
Chadburne
Minneapolis
McChesney
Champs On Way To West
The Champ team heads to Minneapolis for a start tomorrow after leaving at 2 45 this morning. They arrive late this afternoon minus Hooke who could be rushed in 21 hours if needed. Hooke will practice at Washington park with McChesney in utility roles and Big Mac able to play infield almost as well as outfield.
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Minneapolis
Amateurs and semi pro clubs seek Sunday games across Indiana
The column lists teams like the State Reserves, Harian club, Peru Beach attraction, Indianapolis Merits, Young Ravens, Gold Medal juniors, Claypools, Nektots, Freedom Grays, Nabobs, Noblesville Specials, Shelbyville Grays, Harlan club, and Indianapolis Westerns. It gives contact points at Hoyt and State streets, Union station, or 2017 Madison Avenue, with times around 6:45 a.m. and 8 a.m. on Sundays and notes signings, scores, and requests for fast teams, outfielders, and specific players.
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Byram Foundry
G. Carney
Fletchers
Harian Club
Churchman Avenue
Hoyt
State Streets
Wiggam
Indianapolis
Brownstown
J. Scuders
Briggs
Union Station
W. Bell
Madison Avenue
Young Ravens
L. Manlove
Claypools
Call TV
Pomeroy
New
Nektots
Freedom Grays
Freedom
Nabobs
H. Reisener
Laurel Street
Noblesville
Ind
J. Fenton
Shelbyville Grays
Theodore Loyd
N. Hamilton Street
Shelbyville
Trenton
Harlan Club
K. of P
Harlan
Indianapolis Boys
Indianapolis Westerns
Harry
Firne Beats Williams In Six Round New York Bout
Ralph Firne defeated Kid Williams of New York in a slashing six round bout at the Douglas A. C. arena. Williams appeared not in good condition, taking the contest on short notice.
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Philadelphia
Ralph Firne
Kid Williams
New York
Douglas A. C
Williams
Marion Club Swims At Evening Carnival
The Marion club hosts a swimming carnival tonight with twenty five entrants competing for prizes in a lively local meet.
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Marion Club
Jeffries urged to back up claims with forfeit in Johnson bout
New York dispatch notes mounting pressure for James J. Jeffries to prove his fight talk with a posted forfeit. The piece questions his reluctance to fight Johnson, cites Johnson’s willingness to meet Jeffries and Ketchel, and records a sensational one minute round bout between Jim Jeffries and Ham Berger with Jeffries signaling openness to 100 one minute rounds for a million dollars.
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Jeffries
Johnson
Ketchel
Fitzsimmons
Corbett
Ketcher
Kaufman
Jeff
Jim Jeffries
Ham Berger
Pittsburg
Silkk Hat Harry
Uor
Pennsylvania
Bell
Berger
Stanley Ketchel
Jack Johnson
Brush Upheld in NYNL Controversy Over Altoona Purchases
Cincinnati June 16 The national baseball committee upheld John T Brush on behalf of the New York club in a dispute with Altoona Pennsylvania over the sale of players McKinney and Holmes, confirming the contention in the case.
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Cincinnati
National Baseball Committee
John T. Brush
New York
Altoona
McKinney and Holmes
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