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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1902
Page
10
The home series promises unusual interest as Waittie's men face the Indians in tight contention. With daily play looming, Sunday holds no events, while the club aims to prove their worth and keep the race competitive.
Standings show teams and records across American Association with wins losses and winning percentages. Louisville St Paul Indianapolis Columbus Kansas City Milwaukee Minneapolis Toledo and others listed with varying records and percentages.
In the American Association Columbus beat Toledo 7 to 1 with Bailey Fox McNeal and Graffitis noted for batteries. Cleveland defeated Washington 8 to 5 with Wright Bemis Townsend and Clark as battery pair. Detroit shutout Boston 3 to 0 behind Miller McGuire Dineen Warner. In the National League New York triumphed over Brooklyn 3 to 1 with Evans Bowerman Newton Ahearn. Philadelphia beat Boston 2 to 0 with Frazer Doom Wills Kittridge in the battery.
Reports from Louisville and Sacramento recount mixed fortunes for multiple teams. Yale defeated Harvard 7 to 2 while rain disrupted schedules across associations. Pitcher Peter Dowling saved three lives in Sacramento, pulling swimmers to safety. In Camden Pennsylvania a baseball manager stopped a theft of a rival club’s gear. The Chicago Woman’s Club faced a scheduling setback and potential controversy over costumes for a future troupe.
The Big Four Stars announce a lineup featuring A. Bronstrup, J. Burke, H. Bronstrup, Ed Heide at 1b, EB. McSullen at 2b, J. Moriarity at 8b, M. McCarty, Ed Hitzman Jr, W. Lesman in CF. They seek games against teams under 15 years old.
Members of the Commercial league have been practicing after hours this week and expect Sunday's games to run more polished. A new rule forfeits a game if a team is not ready by 9 a.m. All games start promptly at the hour. Sunday schedule lists Fairview park matches Wasson with Blocks, Driving club faces People’s outfitting, Capital city park hosts Ayrea and post office, Forest park pairs Marott and Kahn tailoring.
Y M C A physical director Fred West plans talks with State fair officials to hold a one afternoon modern athletic field meet during state fair week. Indiana athletes from colleges and non members may compete for prizes and handicaps to ensure safety. Charles Downing supports the idea and a conference with West is expected next week. President Claypool will likely set a date while several high school boys express curiosity.
Amusements include electric fountain shows at Fairview Park and Broad Ripple with 2:15 and 8:15 concerts by Weber's band and performances by baritone Frank Binkhurst. Sunday’s programs feature band selections, operatic numbers, and fireworks-like displays as part of a lengthy outdoor entertainment lineup.
George H. Chapman post No 209 and Woman's relief corps No 16 plan a larger than ever July 4 event at Brookside park starting at sunrise with flag raising and a 2 30 pm program including a prominent speaker the declaration of independence readings and patriotic songs a basket dinner lemonade on tap and invites to all G A R posts Anderson and Hovey posts already plan to attend St Patrick's hall in Vincennes Ind reported five graduates from St Patrick's academy Mary Logan wins gold medal for highest Christian doctrine and US history average Nellie Taylor also earns gold for completing the academy course a large musical program featured Bishop O Donaghue presiding Jennie Heath in Vincennes commits morphine unrelated note
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