Ten inning rout fuels Senators win over Buckeyes
Indiana Indianapolis faced Columbus in a tense ten inning game won by Columbus 5 to 4. Key late defense by Fox Heydon and OBrien secured the victory as Hoosier hurler Mer failed to clinch. Attendance 1,360, with two-base hits by Heydon and Kinm and a three-base shot by Turner highlighted the thriller.
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Where They Play American Association and leagues
American Association games show Toledo at Indianapolis Columbus at Louisville Minneapolis at Kansas City St Paul at Milwaukee American League Boston at St Louis New York at Chicago Philadelphia at Detroit Washington at Cleveland National League Chicago at Boston Pittsburgh at New York Cincinnati at Brooklyn St Louis at Philadelphia Central League Evansville at Fort Wayne Terre Haute at Booth Bend Anderson at Daiston Wheeling at Marion
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Diamond Dust and Bumpy Night at Chicago Ballgame
Prosecutor John Ruckelshaus boasted of an expected win as New York and Chicago American league teams clashed in an 18 inning game halted by darkness with Toledo the victim. Ford was slated to pitch for the Hoosiers while spectators mocked a play by Dummy Kihm.
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Remembering Bobby Matthews The curved ball pioneer
The article recalls Bobby Matthews a pioneer of the curved ball and a humble figure in baseball history. It recounts his isolation in life after leaving the game, his mental decline, and a quiet Baltimore funeral arranged by a friend who sought a grave deed for Matthews' parents. It highlights the lack of baseball representation at his burial and his modest nature.
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Colored player Matthews eyed as Harvard baseball captain
Harvard supporters and coaches consider Matthews, a Negro outfielder, the best all-around on the team and a likely captain next year. The rumor provokes strong race responses among undergraduates, threatening to shrink the squad if he is chosen.
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Boen
Sunday Toledo game attracts Muncie crowd Corker for Sunday play
A local discussion notes a Sunday game in Muncie praised as a corker. Joe Mayor Bookwalter attended the event while a young preacher pitched for Columbus. A bystander called out about recognizing the preacher, and the mayor admitted unfamiliarity.
Cornell Favorite In Three Boat Races At Ithaca
Clear sky and light breeze greet the day as Cornell leads the field in all boat races against Wisconsin Columbia Pennsylvania Syracuse and Georgetown. Odds set Cornell favored by 10 19 7 with Wisconsin second in the field. Afternoon program features two mile four oared and freshman eight oared races followed by a four mile varsity eight.
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Eddie Connolly Critiques British Referees After Draw Declared
American middleweight Eddie Connolly, fresh from a bout in England with Jack Palmer, argued the British referee favored Palmer. Connolly believed he held the edge, but a late decision awarded Palmer the win after a 16 round bout. He challenged the referee asking how Palmer had beaten him. The referee responded with a joke about a low punch.
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Young Corbett Ko's Hughey Murphy in six round bout
Young Corbett of Denver knocked out Hughey Murphy of New York in six rounds at the Tammany Athletic Club in catchweights. Corbett nearly finished in the first round, flooring Murphy twice. his fighting was superb with both hands. Murphy outpointed Corbett in the fourth briefly before Corbett regained control as referee Jack Smith oversaw.
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Boston
Young Corbett
Denver
Hughey Murphy
New York
Tammany Athletic Club
Corbett
Murphy
Jack Smith
Welch’s baserunning blunder shocks crowd in wild play
A chaotic baseball moment saw Welch sprinting around the bases in a mad dash toward home when an error or misread hit sent the ball toward center field and over the fence. The umpire called him out as he continued circling, eventually misreading his path before correcting the play.
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Welch
Former Hoosier Premier Henry Boyle Sells Wet Goods in Philadelphia
A muddled account recalls Henry Boyle once a Hoosier premier and idol in Indianapolis. Now in Philadelphia, Boyle is seen amid rumors and social chatter with town figures, while former rival Hill Kennedy in a Pulitzburg uniform hints at past and present career contrasts.
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Doubleheader Saturday at Washington park Hoosiers vs. Toledo
A two game admission bill features Indianapolis and Toledo at Washington park Saturday with first pitch at 2 p.m. Newlin and B Mc Partlin will start for the Hoosiers. Sunday’s game with Toledo moves to Muncie as the Columbus Senators plan two games next Monday and Tuesday.
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Horse tale and Billy Murray’s baseball career twist
A whimsical recounting from Billy Murray now Jer sey City baseball manager, recalling his early pro ball days on Providence grounds. He describes attempting second base, errors and a running gag where an old gray horse would duck its head as he overthrew, drawing crowd laughter and ultimately ending his infield hopes.
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Lobster taunts spark Curt Welch temper in old time game
Bleachers mocked Curt Welch as a “lobster” and taunts ran high in a 19th century clash between St. Louis and Baltimore. Welch’s rage flared when a roar of “hit it over the fence” rang out during a tight twelfth inning, his cheeks flushing and body tense as the crowd pressed for action.
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Baltimore
Welch
Bis Hale
Names of Horses Nomenclature a Mixed Up Mess at Cleveland Track
The Cleveland Press notes horse names mix up sire and dam blends, making meanings unclear. Breeders fuse names, yielding labels like Alberta D a mare and Mustard a tiger, while other names clearly indicate sex. Yet some names remain sensible and indicate gender.
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Cleveland
Lou Dillon
Tailbird
Indianapolis
Veland
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Aire
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Reno
Hazelett
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Tempest
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Texana
Metalla
the Monk
Lord Derby
John A. McKerron
Fred Wedgewood
Baron Dillon
Franie Dillard
Major Delmar
Lady Thiabe
Alfie Russell
Patchen Maid
Is Pompadour Jim a Has Been in Boxing?
The piece debates if James J. Corbett can escape the has been label ahead of a hoped August clash with Jeffries. It notes his intensive training, results of past fights, and pundits’ views on whether his current conditioning can revive his standing in boxing circles.
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Fullerton Defeats Coltla In Golf Match At Club
Robert Fullerton defeated Harry Coltla on Thursday by 3 up with 2 to play. Fullerton is a member of the Country club. Coltla hails from Fort Wy where professional golfers are active in the game.
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