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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1908

Page

6

Hoosiers Aim to Split Western Swing Down West road trip eyed for gains

Indiana manager Carr expresses confidence in a ten game western trek noting the drive to climb the standings hinges on better against eastern rivals Toledo and Louisville. He expects a tough battle with strong western lineups and praises Paddy Livingston's return catching as Howley regains form.

Carr Toledo Louisville Hoosiers Marquard Druhot Paddy Livingston Paddy Howley

Keene's Ballot Wins Suburban Handicap at 2:08

The Suburban Handicap winner Ballot, a James R. Keene entry, dominated the race at a mile and a quarter with 127 pounds. King James, Fair Play, Master Robert followed as top contenders amid 2000 spectators, finishing in a tight order just behind Ballot, who wore the white jacket and blue polka dots.

New York Chicago William H. Taft James Sherman King Jamce Fair Pla James R. Keene Burns Fair Play Belmont Master Robert Bromstick Brighton Beach Ballot

Latonia Track to Close If Bookmaking Banned

New York June 4 Louis Cella part owner of Latonia race track and other southern associations says racing may end nationwide as legislation moves through several states. He notes Latonia would shut if bookmakers are barred and Kentucky Racing Commission opposes book making.

New York Louis Cella Latonia South Kentucky State Racing Commission

Baseball transfers announced by National League president

President Harry Pulliam announced several player trades and releases. John Butler moves from New York American League to Brooklyn then Rochester in the Eastern league. Simon Murch transfers from Brooklyn to Lawrence in the New England league. I Bowe is unconditionally released by Brooklyn to Boston. Harley Young and Thomas P McCarthy move from Pittsburg to Boston. Beals Becker moves from Pittsburg to Little Rock. BLISS NATIVE HERBS and BEAUTIFUL CHINAWARE ads appear along with Concannon's promotions for fresh meats.

Brooklyn Rochester John Butler New York Lawrence New England Simon Murch I. Bowe Boston Pittsburg LM. Young Harley Young Thomas P. McCarthy Little Rock Beals Becker

Court to rule on anti gambling law halting racing

Racing at Overland in Denver was suspended pending a ruling by the Colorado Supreme Court on the anti gambling law. District Judge Bliss had ruled that race betting constitutes gambling, and the association postponed the meeting awaiting the higher court's decision expected today.

Denver Colo Overland Supreme Court of Colorado Overland Association Bliss Supreme Court

Crosby High Gun at Cedar Point Shooters Meet

The ninth national tournament of the Indiana Sharpshooters association closed at Cedar Point. R. W. Crosby of O'Fallon NL won the high score with 670 of 700. L. E. Barkley of Chicago placed second with 669 and R. O. Heikes of Dayton Ohio third with 606. The top three shared the $1,000 prize.

Crosby Sandusky, CO Indiana Sharpshooters’ Association Cedar Point R. W. Crosby O’fallin L. E. Barkley Chicago R. O. Heikes Dayton

Anderson Wins Western Open Golf Tourney

St Louis reports Willie Anderson of Chicago captured the Western Open golf championship yesterday. Fred McLeod of Chicago finished second, with Campbell of Boston and Nichols of Milwaukee tied for third.

Anderson ST. Louis Willie Anderson Chicago Fred McLeod Campbell Boston Nichols Milwaukee

Gans Favorite Over Nelson Odds of 10 to 8

Betting on the Gans Nelson fight for the Fourth of July open air arena is ten to eight with Gans the favorite. Nelson, fresh from the country hunt, began training and is supported by admirers who doubt his Goldfield decision. Packey McFarland holds ten to nine odds over Welsh for their July 4 match near Los Angeles.

Goldfield Oout Gans Gans Nelson Dane Packey McFarland Los Angeles Incaipiain

Today's Baseball Matchups and Rainouts Across Leagues

American Association games set for Louisville at St Paul Columbus at Kansas City Toledo at Minneapolis Milwaukee at Indianapolis National League schedule features Cincinnati at Philadelphia Pittsburg at Brooklyn St Louis at Boston Chicago at New York American League Philadelphia at Cleveland New York at St Louis Boston at Chicago Washington at Detroit Central League matchups include Fort Wayne at Wheeling South Bend at Terre Haute Dayton at Zanesville Grand Rapids at Evansville Yesteday scores list rainouts and scores across multiple cities with several games decided by wide margins.

American, Association Tadianapoli We Toledo Oe Louisville Seeee Veseeees Columbus Earevesees Minneapolis Milwaukee Kansas City St. Paul Akeeneneweeds Chicago Eee Denne Pittsburg Enene Seeree Cincinnati Wees Ee New York Eneonaee Philadelphia Boston Seeeeee Louts Nee Brooklyn Aeons Eee Eees Cscsveeeees Cleveland Sean South Bend Terre Haute Zanesville Fort Wayn Wheeling Seana Ni Oe Ae American Association Toledo Indianapolis Brooklyn St. Louis Boston Washington Detroit Entral League Fort Wayne Dayton Grand Rapids Evanaville Cleland Evansville

Thorp's Selections from Sheepshead Track Card

A racing pick list with selections for six races at Sheepshead Field including Earl's Court War Wear Cressina Thistledale T.8 Martin Alfar Uncle Jim Casque Marman Colin Dorante Chapultepec Rye Berkley Sea Wolf Rye Rockstone The Wrestler Top bets favor UNCLE JIM in race three COLIN in race four and RY in race six. Also includes a dental ad mentioning 14 years with New York Dental and current address 108 N Delaware Ave Indianapolis.

Thorp Sheepshead Track Earl's Court War Wear Cressina Thistledale Martin Alfar Uncle Jim Casque Marman Colin Dorante Rye Berkley Sea Wolf Rockstone the Wrestler

The Gin Laundry: Family Washings and Prices

Fragmentary notice describes a laundry service with family washings and drying options. Mentions a price around 166 units and various unspecified offerings and terms.

Dillon Sisters Win Fast Miles at Fair Grounds

Maywood Stock farm horses show strong training at the fairgrounds with Ruth Dillon clocking 2 14 1 2 as a mile, Martha Dillon 2 19, and Ida and Emma Dillon around 2 30. Ivan B 2 28, Sterling McKinley 2 15, Aileen Wilson 2 16, Rex L 2 16, and Float Jolly’s stable including May Queen noted. Trainers Wes Stout Lon McDonald and White & Thompson report rapid progress with several horses set for upcoming campaigns.

Maywood Millard Sanders Fairgrounds Ruth Dillon Mary Dillon Martha Dillon Ida Emma Dillon Sidney Dillon Fair Grounds Wes Stout Ashlanderf Ivan B Vv. L. Shuler Sterling McKinley Aileen Wilson Dick Wilson Rex L Float Jolly May Queen Jim White & Thompson Brownsburg Glen Patchen Bill Bailey Jayfoot Daniel Boone Boone Wilson Lon McDonald South Kruger Hal R Trampfast McDonald Peoria

Langford Knocks Barry Out In Third Round

In a brief bout at the Fairmount Athletic Club Sam Langford knocked down Jim Barry in the third session. The crowd watched as Barry clung to the ropes and faced a potential demolition before the referee halted the fight.

Langford Barry New York Sam Laneford Jim Barry Fairmount Athletic Club

In the Majors and the Minors Baseball Roundup

The wildness of Gehring and Miller and bunched hits off Harris gave Louisville an 11 to 5 win over St Paul. Kansas City lost to Columbus due to failure to hit Geyer in late situations. Swan yielded two doubles and a single in the tenth as the visitors scored twice. Toledo routed Minneapolis 15 to 1, the worst defeat for the latter this season. Terre Haute swept a doubleheader from South Bend, getting 7 hits across both games. St Louis Americans beat New York 4 to 0 to go two games up in the series and season. Boston rallied in the ninth but Chicago held on for a 6 to 4 win. Two errors and a Purtell double fueled Chicago’s fourth in the fourth. One-handed Thoney caught a notable play. Ferrias of Evansville was wild while Grand Rapids hitters feasted on him as Dickson kept the game close. Center fielder Roudebush’s costly muff allowed Fort Wayne three runs over Wheeling. Jeger and Jerger pitched well. Philadelphia was shut out 5 to 0 by Campbell of the Reds. Errors by St Louis aided Boston’s 8 to 6 win, with Hannifan’s fielding highlighted.

Geyer Kansas City Columbus Swan Toledo Minneapolis Sason Terre Haute South Bend St. Louis Americans New York Boston Chicago Purtell Thoney Ferrias Evansville Grand Rapids Dickson Roudebush Fort Wayne Wheeling aJeger Jerger Philadelphia Campbell Reds St. Louis Hannifan

Rhodora Wins Triannual Stakes at Ascot

Richard Croker's filly Rhodora won the Triannual Stakes at Ascot yesterday. Lucien Lyne rode her to a three quarters of a length victory over Wheat Ear with Indian Runner third. Six horses started. Rhodora was the outsider at 2 to 1.

Danville Unions Set For Sunday Double Header

The Danville Unions will face the A B C s at Northwestern Park in a Sunday double header following a Saturday game at North Western Park. The rough start time is 3 15.

Danville Northwestern Park

Janz Convicted of Second Degree Murder in Evansville

Evansville Indiana June 2 John Janz who recently confessed to killing his wife was convicted of murder in the second degree yesterday and sentenced to prison terms.

Janz Evansville Ind John Janz

Rage Track Men Renew Fight At Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge La June 20 The racetrack battle flared again as the senate revisited its Thursday vote postponing the Cordill bill which would legalize racing. With Locke bill allies absent the racing faction carried the Cardill measure 18 to 17 and final passage was set for Monday night.

Baton Rouge Senate Louisiana

Amateur baseball schedules and contact notices

Local clubs announce games and contact points for July 4 and upcoming Sundays. Teams include Senators, Laucks Naps Lebanon Indians Atkins Shef fields Coca Colas Brookside Park Northerns Tile Works Young Americans Young Stars Banworth Laskeys B and Ls Atkins Sheffields Kreel French and other teams. Details give dates times venues and meeting points at Terminal Station and specific addresses for replies.

Senators Riverside Diamond Laucks Naps Lebanon Indians Atkins-Sheffields W. Prather Davidson Street Elks Brighton Beach Lodge No. 13 Coca-Colas Brooksides Brookside Park Cocca-Colas H. Hann Pine Street Northerns Tile Works Twenty-fifth Street Senate Avenue Marlin C. Markey F. Markey Briggs Mesker Barlow Connaughton Highland Avenue Indianapolis

Young Pitchers Duel At South Side Park

Two high school pitchers Milam and Scott will duel at South side park Sunday, throwing for Atkins and Hartford City respectively. Milam is a former Manual player. the anticipated game should be a hot contest.

Milam Scott South Side Park Atkins Hartford City

Man of Straw in Republican Platform Seen by Watterson

Henry Watterson in the Courier-Journal attacks the Republican platform as imposture built with borrowed timbers from Bryan. He argues Taft is a counterfeit Roosevelt president with Roosevelt's voice but Rockefeller's hands, warning voters in November.

Louisville Henry Watterson Courier-Journal Bryan Republican Party William Howard Taft Theodore Roosevelt Roosevelt Rockefeller James Schoolcraft Sherman Ike

Larger Pond Fish Hatchery Expands Bass Rearing in Marion County

The Marion County Fish and Game Protective Association manages about 30 000 bass across three ponds. Incubator plans call for a larger deeper hatchery pond funded by members. An excursion Sunday offers public viewing of the ponds and bass.

Marion County Fish and Game Protective Association John R. Lease George Berg William Bordenbecker Lease Logansport Nora Edward Pmpps Federal Arms Company Henshall Bool Isaac Walton

Murdered for money in isolated farm death

Washington Good, 68, a wealthy farmer living as a hermit, was found murdered on his Monterey County farm yesterday afternoon. Authorities believe the killer escaped with a hidden hoard.

Monterey Washington

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