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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1907

Page

7

Exoneration of Kind Word Club Fails as Hoosiers Lose

Summers loses as Hoosiers suffer fourth straight defeat to champions Columbus Senators. K W C exoneration claim debated, but Summers wild pitching and Veach’s club exit mark a somber day at Washington Park. Columbus infield drives fourth straight win while Hoosiers rally briefly in second inning.

Washington Park Wag and Baggage Summers Veach Hoosiers Columbus Geyer Senators Siegle Kthm Livingston Hooke Sacifice

Baseball scores and lineups from St Louis to New York

American League results from St Louis Boston Detroit and New York with battery pairings Dineen Buelow Altrock McFarland Tannehill Shaw Coombs Dygert Schreck Killian Schmidt Joss Clarke Patten Warner Chesbro Kleinow plus sales note for PURO DISTILLED WATER COMPANY half gallon bottles five cents five gallon demijohns four cents and a new phone listing

St. Louis Chicago Dineen Buelow Altrock McFarland Boston Cleveland Killian Schmidt Joss and Clarke New York RHE Washington Patten and Warner Chesbro and Kleinow Puro Distilled Water Company

Sun offers free ten word room rental ads

The Sun invites readers to place free ten word classified ads for vacant rooms to rent using its standard want columns. The offer emphasizes no charge for brief notices and encourages quick placement in the newspaper.

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Opposite New Post Office Cooking Just Like Home

A fragment notes a dining suggestion near the new post office inviting readers to enjoy soup similar to home cooked. It mentions tasting a good soup at an establishment named Neven and Evening.

New Post Office Neven

Derby winner Croker says victory honors horse not owner

London dispatch reports Richard Croker, Irish Derby winner, dismisses credit to himself and praises the horse Orby. He notes small bettors in Ireland benefited, expresses twin patriotism for an Irish trained winner Rhoda B, and declines plans for Orby at Newmarket or Ascot, citing course conditions and weight concerns.

Harry G. Farmer London Hotel Metropole Richard Croker Orby Mr. Croker Silent Sage Ireland Rhoda B Blue Grass Kentucky Newmarket Ascot

Friday's Games Breakdowns Across Leagues

In the American Association Louisville plays Indianapolis while Columbus meets Toledo and Minneapolis faces Milwaukee. Kansas City clashes with St. Paul. National League matchups include Pittsburg at Chicago New York at Philadelphia and Boston at Brooklyn with St. Louis versus Cincinnati. American League features Chicago at St. Louis Washington at New York Cleveland at Detroit and Philadelphia at Boston Central League games list South Bend at Terre Haute Grand Rapids at Evansville Springfield at Canton and Dayton at Wheeling.

American Association Columbus Toledo Weyeee Minneapolis Milwaukee Kansas City Louisville Indianapolis St. Paul Wreseteteee National L Pet Chicago New York Philadelphia Pittsburg Bewetenee Cincinnati Swaseeeee Toledo St. Paul Pittsburg Boston Brooklyn St. Louis Washington Cleveland Detroit Central League South Bend Terre Haute Grand Rapids Evansville Springfield Canton Dayton Wheeling

Canton man dies in electric chair for wife murder

James W. Cornelius of Canton was executed in the electric chair in Columbus Ohio. He spoke only I thank you as the warden asked if he had anything to say. The current lasted six minutes before he was pronounced dead. He killed his wife with a window weight after she sought a divorce.

Columbus, CO James W. Cornelius Canton Corpellus

Rays From The Base Ball Spotlight Tag

A vivid update from the baseball beat notes Louisville series ahead with box seats selling, Summers Williams and Carr double play for champions, Clymerites improving after a slump, and a Columbus series with Siegle injuring Kellum as Hoogier fans celebrate first Columbus run.

Indianapolis Columbus Summers Geyer Fohl Huiswitz Servetius Carr Himes Livingston Hooke Fries Kihm Williams Hoaves Kane

Batteries and Teams Compete Across American Association Meet

In Minneapolis Toledo and St Paul venues, clubs such as Kansas City Louisville Milwaukee compete under the American Association umbrella. Listed are battery pairs and officials, with matchups noted and scores indicating early rounds.

National League Scores From Chicago Philadelphia and Cincinnati

National League action across four cities with game-by-game results. Chicago hosts Pittsburgh as RHE pitchers Brown Kling Liefield Gibson, Philadelphia faces New York with Mathewson Wilkes Bowerman Moren Ritchie Dooin, Cincinnati hosts Cincinnati with Mason McLean Karger Marshall, Brooklyn hosts an evening set with Eveveeh and other pitchers in a tense late inning finish.

Chicago Pittsburg Brown and Kling Liefield Gibson Philadelphia New York Mathewson, Wilkse and Bowerman Moren, Ritchie and Dooin Cincinnati Navig Mason McLean Karger Marshall Brooklyn RHE Eveveeh Ait Wi

Fragmentary Battery Listings Across Cities

Fragmented OCR lists multiple battery pairs and names across Wheeling Terre Haute South Bend Evansville and Grand Rapids with codes and numbers. It mentions Johns Munson Miller Philbin Miner Freese Keener Vilanti Johnson Pearson Knell Bliss Merec and others in a terse catalog style. The line breaks split a single catalog of battery pairs and city codes.

Wheeling RHE Eats Ean Ek Johns Munson Miller and Rapids Pearson and Knell Bliss and Merec

Squires Record Shows Class and Likely Heavyweight Hope

Special to The Sun. Bul Squires, fresh from Australia, displays a strong record with 21 knockouts in 26 bouts and only five decisions. He has never gone beyond 11 rounds, and most bouts finish quickly, suggesting potential to become American champion if he continues improving.

Los Angeles Cal Bul Squires Australia Peter Felix Felix Squires America

Yale Crew Triumph At Cambridge In Upstream Race

Yale defeated Harvard in a close upstream four mile contest on the Thames at New London with a time of 21 10. Yale led by half a boat at the half mile, then shifted gears to outrun Harvard in the final stretch. John Kennedy praised Yale’s team pace and effort while Harvard named John Richardson Jr as captain for the coming year.

New London Conn Yale Harvard Elis Criison Boulton John Kennedy John Richardson, Jr Boston Richardson

No Shin Guards For Paddy Livingston

Paddy Livingston of the Hoosiers criticizes shin guards as excessive and unnecessary. He argues the heavy equipment hinders catchers, prefers minimal protection, and asserts he would endure blows in a tense game without shin guards or other gear.

Paddy Livingston Roger Bresnahan

Belle G to Run Exhibition Mile at July 4 Fair Grounds

Belle C, 209%, owned by Jay G Wilbraham, will race an exhibition mile against her own record at the fair grounds on July 4 as part of a strong all day program. Entries close Saturday night at 12. Secretary Fred Cline of the Business Men's Driving club says 60 00 people are expected and invites suggestions to improve the day. Music by the Indianapolis Military band will accompany a busy schedule featuring Sweet Marie aiming to break the world trotting record, with trainer W J Andrews bringing seven other horses to contest trot, pace, and running events. The Fourth also includes a motorcycle race with entrants Charles Wyatt, Walter Berner, Virgil Nutt, and others.

Fred Cline Business Men’s Driving Club Fairgrounds Indianapolis Sweet Marie Lou Dillon Fair Grounds W. J. Andrews Charles Wyatt Walter Berner Virgil Nutt George Rose Albert Nelson Ray Cook Harvey Miller John Hohiman Richard Miles H. Schildmeier Rollie Booles

Michigan Sees Five-Game Rule Too Limiting in Conference Shakeup

University of Michigan director Baird in Indianapolis discusses Western Conference rule changes on athletics. He cites unfair limits on games and fourth year players, notes Michigan will play seven games this fall while outside the conference, with Penn State slated for Ann Arbor on November 16 and a Wabash clash expected as a marquee event.

Western College Conference Baird University of Michigan Indianapolis Harry Eller Wabash College Washington Park Michigan the Scarlet Pennsy Ann Arbor

Two Events On Saturday Card At Fair Grounds

The Gen tlemen's Driving club stages a trot and a pace at the fair grounds on Saturday. Second matinee races of the summer feature fast work by several entries and promise good sport. The 1:10 trot lists Zoo Zoo, Susie Jefferson, Lady Americus, Susie C, Belle C, Victor C. The free-for-all pace includes Billy Webb, Jim Jay, American Belle, Helen D, Topsy Van, and Mayborn among others.

Fair Grounds Gentlemen’s Driving Club Zoo Zoo George J. Marott Susie Jefferson J. EB. Hoover Lady Americus Sterling R. Holt Susie C Fred Cline Belle C Jay G. Wilbraham Victor C Henry W. Lawrence PACE Billy Webb Bernard Kaufman Mayborn G. G. Allen Jim Jay John E. Hefner Helen D—Chaarles Danson Topsy van Walter F. Johnson

Shoes Stolen After Break-In at Massachusetts Ave Store

Police report a window glass was broken at Lewis Robison's store on 457 Massachusetts Avenue Thursday night and several pairs of shoes were taken. The robbery was reported to authorities.

Lewis Robison Massachusetts Ave

City Public Works Notice of Assessments June 2 1907

Indianapolis Board of Public Works announces the prima facie assessments for two public improvements First Alley West of Alabama Street from Pratt to Tenth Street brick paving on stone foundation and Blake Street from Indiana Avenue to Pratt Street cement sidewalks and approach walks with lawns. Remonstrances will be heard on Friday July 5 1907 at the Board office. Names of owners and descriptions on file. Joseph T Elliott President. Paneron Trusler Red J Mack Board. Housecleaning ad follows.

Department OF Public Works Indianapolis Ind Board of Public Works Indiana Alabama Street Pratt Street Tenth Street Blake Street Indiana Avenue Joseph T. Elliott Paneron 7 Trusler Red J. Mack Majestic Bidg Harris Street East Side Washington Street Victoria Street Virginia Avenue Pine Street Preston & Trubler Fred J. Mack Board of Public

Harvard Freshmen Rally To Save Crimson In Dual Regatta

Harvard freshmen eight edged Yale in a stubborn race, but Yale won the four-oared event in a decisive finish. Official times show Harvard at 6:35 and Yale at 12:19 in the four, with Yale leading from the start and finishing with a substantial margin.

New London Conn Harvard Crimson Yale Blue Shell

Public Works approves assessments for Harris Street and Lexington Avenue

Public Works of Indianapolis approves prima facie assessments for improvements on Harris Street East Side from Washington Street to First Alley South of Victoria Street and Lexington Avenue from Virginia Avenue to Pine Street. Roadway and sidewalk work described with cement sidewalks and asphalt roadway on plans. Names of owners and property descriptions filed for July 3, 1907.

Sensational young outfielder Milan joined by Washington team

Milan, a speedy left handed batter from Wichita Kansas, was purchased from the Western association by Indianapolis and then by Washington. He is hailed as a rising star and will try out with Washington before possible assignment to Minneapolis or Des Moines for further development.

Milan Wichita, Kas Indianapolis Watkins Washington Farrell National Association Wichita Wattie American Association Cantillon Cliff Blankenship Minneapolis Des Moines Willie Keeler Eus Chicago

Opening and widening of Senate Avenue in Indianapolis 1907

Public Works Board of Indianapolis announces a hearing for April 1907 assessed benefits and damages for opening and widening Senate Avenue to 60 feet from Thirty-Second Street to Thirty-Eighth Street. Lists benefiting property owners in Kenwood Park and adjacent parcels with respective assessments. Meeting set for July 10, 1907 to hear remonstrances from owners or holders of benefited property.

Department OF Public Works Board Majestic Blix Indianapolis Ind Board of Public Works Indiana Senate Avenue Thirty-Second Street Thirty-eighth Street Ilinois Street Klinais Street Thirty-fifth Street Semeate Avenue Evan Salelelemdgg Metzger Kenwood Kenwood Park Hays Francis A Pak Siseeeseeeeeer Inks Bee Eagten Hitchcock Rachel P Louisa Louis J Swift Ella L Vail, Inc. W Joseph T. Elliott Preston C. Trusler Fred J. Mack Board of Public

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