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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1899
Page
8
In Buffalo, Indianapolis revived hopes by scoring enough runs to secure a win after five prior attempts. Newton, Indianapolis’ southpaw, pitched superbly while Buffalo’s Daub struggled under pressure. A large crowd watched Foreman coach the Indianapolis club to victory as the team avoided further losses in the Western League standings.
The Tigers celebrate pending construction to extend the Millersville bicycle path from the fair grounds to Central Ave. The Wheelway league secures a private right of way along streetcar tracks to the fair grounds. Cyclists from Thirty Fourth St to Newby Oval will use Central Ave where no side path exists. The future path will match the tow path in length and, at 12 feet wide, is seen as a better riding place than Broad Ripple.
A second inning scoring effort ends with a hit and a risky slide. Doug Las is cited as the best man on the Muncie squad, while the player in question faces a possible long-term absence from the game.
Chicago May 10 Otto Flote, expected to confer with Julian and Brady, will conclude negotiations by mail. The Fitzsimmons Jeffries fight timetable appears to be progressing so smoothly that a face to face meeting is deemed unnecessary.
Warm weather failed to dull bowling fervor as leagues stay lively on Marion and Indianapolis alleys. Northside faces Manhattans after a recent Columbias win, while Marion seeks city honors with a strong five man squad. New Weystone club shows resilience, Noblesville visits Indianapolis for a series, and banter sizzles ahead of Friday clashes.
Frank Brue of Buffalo defeated George McFadden of New York Tuesday night in the latter city after two fast rounds. McFadden was regarded as a world-beater, Brues stock rises with the win. In Denver, Matty Matthews and Frank Bartley fought a 20 round draw, with the crowd believing Bartley deserved the decision.
A compendium of baseball insights and results from the era notes Sharrott’s two hits, Newton and Kellum’s decline, and Minneapolis beating Kansas City. It mentions Purdue Beloit tie, Interstate League scores, Danville top of the U S league, and Indiana cities considering an M C A baseball league. Also quotes on pitching versus batting and Sunday ball debates.
The Country club vote on Tuesday re elected the regular ticket Walter TL. Millikan A. F. Potts and W. W. Knight as directors. Officers chosen were Francis T. Hord president Louis Reese vice president George N. Cutterson secretary and Harry N. Murphy treasurer. The opposite slate had no visible presence. Ww OW Skxnight will be chairman of the house committee.
James Whitcomb Riley has offered services for an evening planned by the Art Association at English’s. A resolution urges the monument regents to spend freely to secure top art talent for completing the monument. Also an ad notes Dean's Ointment for itching piles available at drug stores for 5 cents.
Cincinnati and return one dollar via Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton Railway. Special fast train Sunday May 14 leaves Cincinnati 7 15 a m stopping at Rushville, Cannersville and Hamilton. Returning from Cincinnati 6 25 p m.
Up to date bicycles with prices to suit offered by Jos. C. Pfleger at 332 FE Washington Street. The Sun's Popular Liners are praised for satisfaction and invitation to try them. Call the office or phone 880 for details.
In Marion County Superior Court Commonwealth Loan and Savings Association of Indiana sues Benjamin C Johnson and others to foreclose a mortgage on Marion County real estate. The court requires appearance by June 19, 1899, or the complaint will proceed in their absence.
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