Brewers Set to Battle Carrs in Key Milwaukee Series
Milwaukee reports a four game set as Charley Carr and his Indianapolis players return from St. Paul. Brewers executives McCloskey aim to curb the Carr lineup and reclaim first place after a rough northern trip. The series tests Indianapolis strength as Carr’s bats struggle and old team chemistry falters.
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Amateur IO winner in preliminary at Grand American shoot
Frank Fisher of Eagle Grove IA won the preliminary handicap at the Grand American Shooting Handicap in Chicago Gun Club yardage. He scored 9 of 100 as the third event covered 20 double targets. Fred Gilbert led professionals with 92, Bert Wade 91.
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Frank Fisher
Eagle Grove
Fisher
Fred Gilbert
Spirit Lake
Bert Wade
Hopkins
Ascher
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Gilbert
A. Topperwein
Dayton gets new owners as baseball club is sold
Dayton Ohio June The Dayton baseball team was sold yesterday by current owners John Spatz Joseph Wolf and Elmer Redelle who keeps a small stake The new owners are prominent city businessmen and plan to reorganize the club soon with ample capital to improve the team The Old Soldiers had lately faltered on home ground but showed some life during their tenure.
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Joseph Wolf
Elmer Redelle
Indianapolis
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Leroys
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Carnefix
Shannon Parks
Garfield Park Diamond
H. H. Riner
Argos
Ind
Karl White
Mooresville Ramblers
New York Street
Milton M. E
8. M. Gentle
Lewis defeats Manefield for welterweight honor in close wind-up
Philadelphia report says Harry Lewis claiming American welterweight title defeated English challenger Harry Manefield at the Broadway Athletic Club. The bout was fast with Manefield holding his own, testing the champion in every round.
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Harry Manefield
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Mansfield
Brewers Rally to Beat Toledo 6 3 as Skunk Hits Trio
Milwaukee fans saw the league leaders win 6 to 3 over Toledo. In the ninth Freeman and Abbott doubled before Dougherty retired the side on a hitless effort. Skunk collected three hits for the third straight game.
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Umpires Not On Strike Says Eastern League President
Patrick Powers, president of the Eastern league, denied the report that umpires had struck due to his lack of support in disputes with club owners and players.
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New York
Patrick Powers
Filcer shines with five firsts at YM S Juniors meet
The YM S Juniors held their annual track and field meet at Riverside park yesterday. Leo Filcer led with five firsts and a second place, totaling 28 points. Flide earned 14 and W Corigan 10 points.
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White Sox Offer for Tigers First Baseman Claude Rossman
Chicago June 23 President Comis key of the White Sox has made an offer to Detroit for first baseman Claude Rossman. He will pay a big price to acquire Rossman immediately.
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Tigers
Vaughan Injured in Gunpowder Explosion
Robert Vaughan Notre Dame football and basketball star, visiting parents in Crawfordsville Indiana, was severely injured yesterday when gunpowder exploded.
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Ind
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Denison Barber Shop Rated Best in Town
A Denison barber shop earns top honors as locals name it the best in town highlighting its service quality and neighborhood standing.
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Speeders Begin to Leave Fair Grounds for Campaigns on Big Circuits
Indiana State Fair track stables prepare for opening engagements across circuits. Dick Granger leads with trotter Fred C. 2:14 as stables ship to Hamilton Ohio and Peoria Illinois. Others like Dolores May Rex Gould Complex Belle J and Wirgetta depart. leaders plan debuts at Terre Haute Montpelier Cleveland and more.
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Cleveland
Today’s Baseball Matchups Across Leagues
Indianapolis visits Milwaukee in the American Association as Toledo plays Minneapolis and Louisville hosts Kansas City. Columbus meets St. Paul while in the National League Cincinnati battles Chicago and Brooklyn faces New York. American League features New York at Philadelphia and Boston at Washington. Central League games include Dayton at Evansville and Fort Wayne at Terre Haute. Yesterday’s scores show several close and blowout results across all leagues.
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Fort Wayne
Locals Lose Grip in Final Louisiville Game
Minneapolis won the closing game of the Louisville series tying the four game set 2 2. Selby’s wild throw to the clubhouse allowed the locals three runs in the third inning.
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Selby
Atkins and ABCs open series at South Side Park
Series opener set for Sunday at South Side Park with a double header. First game begins at 1 30 p m between the Atkins club and the ABCs in their opening clash.
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Tarelty
Danny Dugan Shifts Out as Fans Demand Sack of Slugger
In a baseball crowd chant style, Rooter-on-Parade questions the fate of Danny Dugan as fans rail against his hitting. The center fielder says Dugan is in a hole after a trio of bad at bats and will likely be yank ed from the mound, waivers sought, and sent to the pen.
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Rooter-on-Parade
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Jimmy
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Umpire Provisions Highlight Toledo Field Comforts
Indianapolis clubs seek out-of-town games for July 4 5 after Greensburg disbandment. Several teams schedule matches and meetings tonight while Toledo plans a new clubhouse with running water for umpires at Swayne Field to avoid on-field disputes.
Phillips Back in Boat for Columbia Crew
Poughkeepsie New York June 3 The return of Phillips to the Columbia crew is the day’s notable development. The varsity No 5 man appears fit after his layoff and the squad expects a strong influence on the race. Coach Rice may bench him until Saturday with Phillips resuming at No 5 and Renshaw moving to bow. Hamann returns to No 2 and Cerusst’s position remains uncertain.
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Hall Wild Champs Win Doubleheader in St Paul
Charley Hall delivered speed and power as the Champs beat the Apostles 8 to 4 in the opener on June 25 in St Paul. Saint Paul won the nightcap 1 to 0 as Gehring and Cheney stymied the Champs. Cockman drove in the lone St Paul run in the fourth, while O’Brien reached on a fielder’s choice and scored on Cockman’s two-bagger. Umpire Hayes faced threats from the crowd but remained on the field.
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Cheney
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Aquatic Meet Opens At Y M C A Tonight
The first in a series of Friday night aquatic meets will be held at the Y M C A tonight. Participants include Howard Venn the swimming instructor, Clare Sexsmith holder of the association one length title, Don Williams, Harry Huckemeyer and others.
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Don Williams
Harry Huckemeyer
Kansas City Beats Columbus 5-1 in Baseball Match
Shy on runs Columbus managed few hits and fell to Kansas City 5 to 1 in a June game at home. Kansas City hitters collected runs on timely hits and solid pitching to secure the win.
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Hildreth’s Fitzherbert wins Suburban at Sheepshead Bay
Sam Hildreth’s Fitzherbert captured the Suburban Stakes at Sheepshead Bay in 2 03 2 5, falling only 0.4 seconds short of the Eastern classic record. Restigouche set a torrid pace, tipping Alfred Noble to chase early before fading. crowd of about 15 900 watched the event.
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Sheepshead Bay
Sam C. Hildreth
Eddie Dugan
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Alfred Noble
Morning baseball games could ease player idleness
The writer suggests adding morning games three to four times weekly to reduce players’ long idle hours in hotels during hot midsummer months. Starting June 15, games at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. would ease travel schedule and avoid starting the season in cold weather, while potentially boosting early attendance income.
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Harvard Rally Delivers 3-211 Innings Victory Over Yale
In Boston Harvard rallied from a six and one half inning deficit to defeat Yale 3 to 2 in 11 innings at Soldiers Field. Pitching by Hicks for Harvard and Merritt for Yale kept the game tight until Avorsen's bases loaded single produced the decisive run, with Dana Briggs and McLaughlin delivering key moments.
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Soldiers’ Field
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van Vleck
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Bowman
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Briggs
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Dana
Reading center fielder sold to Washington club
Jacob Lelivelt, Reading Tri-State league center fielder, has been sold to the Washington club of the American league.
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Jacob Lelivelt
Washington Club
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