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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1907
Page
7
In a doubleheader between St Paul and the Hoosiers, Coulter drove in runs as the Saints rallied for four in the ninth to edge ahead but Koehler's perfect throws kept the Hoosiers within reach. Summers and Farris pitched. Kraub and Krug endured sharp defense and late miscues.
In Chicago Cincinnati New York Pittsburgh Philadelphia St Louis brief baseball box scores list runs hits and errors with batters and pitchers noted. The entries show Pfeister King Flaherty Needham Smith Weimer McLean Bowerman Mathewson Bowerman Williams Gib son Pittinger Dooin McGlynn Karger Noon Scanlon Henley Ritter Bergen and others for each city game.
The Indiana Automobile club will meet Thursday to consider a proposition from the American Racing association about holding a big auto meet at the fair grounds on the night of July 6. Similar meets will be held in major cities. The best drivers, national and local, will attend. Also note Helen Byron ampke offer from Leahy & Co of Cincinnati.
Nig Clarke, once considered excess baggage, has blossomed into a standout catcher for the Naps. Though small, he delivers sharp throws and solid hitting, surpassing Bemis and proving his value in the lineup as a budding star with strong arm and bat.
Special to The Susquehanna News from San Francisco notes James W. Coffroth, promoter of the Squires Burns bout at Colma on July 4, is regarded as the premier fight organizer on the Pacific coast. His honesty and reliability draw both promoters and followers, making him a central figure in prize fighting and a skilled diplomat in the field.
Ed Geers, veteran trainer at Libertyville Illinois, lifts a top string as he eyes a fast season led by Highball the most talked about M and M candidate. The driver expects 2 08 to 2 09 gait soon with John A another standout pacer from Eddie Hal stock elevating the stable’s hopes this year.
In the American Association games Detroit teams Cincinnati Louisville Milwaukee Milwaukee at Minneapolis Chicago at Boston St Louis at New York Philadelphia at Detroit American League games include Chicago at Boston St Louis at New York Cleveland at Washington Philadelphia at Detroit Central League lists no scheduled games National League matchups feature Boston at Chicago New York at Cincinnati Philadelphia at Pittsburg Brooklyn at St Louis Indianapolis at Toledo Columbus at Louisville
The item covers Reds plans to travel to Cuba after the season, Doc White’s diverse ventures in Washington Georgetown and Chicago, a 13-inning win by Phil Mes with 13 hits, Willie Hoppe touring Spain with his cue, perils for American players in Alfonso’s realm, Quakers at Poughkeepsie coaching surprises, a 24‑hour Brighton Beach endurance derby with a gold trophy and $1000 prize, a tie in the Women’s Eastern Golf Association championship between Miss Francis Osgood and Miss Mary Adams, Battling Nelson heading to Frisco for a Britt bout, and notes on preparing fresh for a Dane’s work in July 3.
Cow per Thornhill of Huntingdonshire England rode 213 miles in 12 hours 17 minutes on April 29 1745 to win a 500 guinea wager.
In Columbus Milwaukee and Kansas City batteries led by Geyer Fohl Gillen Abbott Swann Sullivan and Goodwin McChesney L Durham Hughes Ford Shannon faced rivals at Toledo Louisville and Minneapolis. Results show varied scores with multiple team pairings listed across venues.
In Evansville, RHE Evansville lists Damman and Dunn, Robert son and Spahr with batteries. South Bend shows Farras and Cross, Yingling and Richardson. Terre Haute entry includes Shafer, Monor and Freese, Carroll, Bales, Holmes and Texter amid scattered codes.
In a double header the Hoosiers struggle to close the first game as costly fielding miscues and missed catches allow the Saints to score four runs. Himes, Coulter, and Sugden suffer injuries while Summers and Williams shuffle positions. Livingston’s return strengthens the locals, who rely on Briggs’s pitching and late surge to salvage the day.
Mrs. Sarah Platt Decker reports Virginia now has a state federation with 25 clubs. The only remaining state without a federation is Nevada, expected to join as progress develops.
Sheepshead Bay hosts the $2,000 Suburban Handicap, a blue riband event, as a field of promising three-year-olds challenges for a share of a half million in wagers. Superman Electioneer Montgomery Well headline a strong lineup while Miller’s absence on Superman unsettles fans.
Box score style summary shows Smith pitching eight innings to Criss one. Smith allowed four walks to Criss one. Smith struck out four, Briggs six, Criss one. Dunleavy hit by pitch. Williams doubled, Dunleavy tripled. Sacrifices by C Williams Himes Howley. Stolen bases by B Siegle and Williams. Umpire Kane. Time 2:20. Attendance 3,500.
In American League action at Washington New York Philadelphia and Boston the batteries included Smith Warner Bernhart Wakefield Kitson Rickey Mullin Sievers Schmidt Dygert Schreck Petty Buelow Hogg Idocete Walsh Sullivan Jacobson Harris Armbruster and other pitchers. Final tallies show Cleveland and Chicago also appearing in the day’s box scores with varied runs and hits.
The note recalls that David Belasco reportedly remarked money holds little value for him revealing his stance on wealth and priorities in his career and public life.
Ed Geers logs speed as he rides fast at Memphis with Baron Grattan and Ardelle stopping in 2.07 percent and Highball about a second slower.
Special to The Sun by F. Ed Spooner reports two Haynes cars to be entered in the Fourth Annual Glidden tour with a possible third for the Hower trophy. Elwood Hoynes and Frank J. Fanning will steer the cars, boosting Haynes’ rising fame after a New York Motor Club endurance victory. European interest grows as American firms expand parts networks and shipping support for tourists increases.
Manager Carr forecasts a tough four game set at Toledo with Armour’s squad. He notes Hoosier form slipping amid injuries to himself and key players but remains confident the team can win two games. He warns pennant talk is premature as no American Association team will clinch the flag easily. Washington park hosts opening series as Columbus leads.
The Marion Owls, a top Indiana power, visit Indianapolis for two Sunday games with Reserves. Key familiar faces Pence and Cameron return. Windy Morgan joins as a strong catcher and hitter. On the mound, Cummings Connaughton Whitridge and Lagenaar anchor the rotation. Umpire Arundel calls balls and strikes.
Park View Sanatorium offers treatment for cancer, skin, uterine and rectal diseases. Dr. L. T. Leash, associated with New York and California stations.
An old classified style notice advertises Puro Distilled Water Company offerings. It lists half gallon bottles at five cents and five gallon demijohns at forty cents, with a new phone number 2177 and a main address at Eld Main 77. The fragment emphasizes low prices and a local availability.
The People’s Coal and Cement Company announces succession of Logsdon Bros fuel business with new contact options. Both phones listed for inquiries and service.
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