Those Were Good Old Days of Hoosier Baseball
A nostalgic piece recalls Indianapolis in the National League era at Athletic Park on old Seventh Street, noting teams like Indianapolis, Pittsburg, Cleveland, Philadelphia, and more. It covers a 7-1 Indiana win over Washington, early leadership by John T. Brush, urban changes, and the shift from the National to the Western league, with local memories fueling today’s respect for the old circuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Athletic Park
Seventh-st
Sixteenth-st
Capitol
Senate
Emil Fertig
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Washington
Chicago
New York
Boston
THE
SUN
Sceribe
Hoosiers
Senators
O'Dea
Deasley
John T. Brush
National League
Statesman
Hoosier
W. H. Watkins
Brother‘hood
Seven Thousand Attend Event At Washington Park
About seven thousand people gathered at Washington Park for a social occasion featuring the Hoosiers and a notable figure named Paul. The crowd was described as well represented by the social elite, adding dignity to the event.
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Washington Park
Indians Hold Off Hoosiers in Low-Scoring Park Game
In St Paul, Shay of the St Paul team hit a solo homer to beat Indianapolis at Lexington park. Ferguson allowed two hits in a spirited contest as 5,000 fans praised both clubs. The fourth inning featured Huggins striking out after a bouquet presentation, and the decisive run crossed in the eighth with two outs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuhns
Coulter
Kuhm
Fox
Shannon
Indianapolis
Heydon
Williams
Ebright
Chech
Emil Fertig
Hoggie
Fertig
Prince Henry
Wattle
Teddy Rooselt
Wattie
Paul
Minn
Shay
St. Paul
Lexington Park
Ferguson
Huggins
How They Stand Sun Liners Defeat O Connel Reserves
The Sun liners beat the O Connel Reserves by 10 to 6. Crowds gathered in St. Paul 6,009. Louisville 3,500. Milwaukee 6,000. Kansas City 4,000. In the American league Detroit drew 7,500. the National league Cincinnati 10,000. St. Louis 7,800. Chicago 17,900.
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Sun
Liners
THE
SUN Liners
O’connel
American ‘Association
St. Paul
Louisville
Milwaukee
Kansas City
Detroit
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Chicago
American Association
Pet
Columbus
Weneene
Aeene Ae
Indianapolis
Ane
Minneapolis
Cenereees Eave
Toledo
Peeees
Pittsburg
Scseeseees
Chicago Aces
Poyeaveweee Rt
New York
Seeeaaee
Boston Eeereee Weve
Sas
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Baseball Scores From Sunday Games Across The Circuit
Scores list for American Association and National League games with details of teams, opponents, and battery pairs. Notable incidents include Noblesville police reporting a recovered theft loot from Leonard Wild’s home found in a lumber yard, and Richmond hosting a Knights of Columbus initiation with visitors from Indianapolis, Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Wild
Caylor
Richmond
Ind
Knights of ‘Columbus
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Mill Remnants and Linen Skirting in Yard Sale Context
A fragment notes mill remnants, grass linen skirtings, and handsome plaid effects offered for sale by the yard. The terse line suggests a catalog or advertisement component focusing on textiles and fabric remnants.
Unknown Negro Fires On Jesse Baker After Jealousy
Jesse Baker, 27, colored, was shot four times in a Sunday afternoon clash at Chiost and the canal. An unknown colored man, meeting Rhoden near Toledo, fired as Baker approached. Three of the four bullets struck, including one near the stomach. Baker was taken to a doctor then City hospital where the operation to remove the stomach bullet had partial success. The assailant fled and police have no lead. locals report fear of speaking.
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Jesse Baker
Chiost
Canal
Baker
Anny Rhoden
Capitol House
Toledost
Rhoden
St Tammanys Day Parade Draws 1,500 Red Men at Garfield Park
The St Tammanys Day celebration featured 13 Red Men tribes from Martinsville Greenfield Augusta Noblesville and nine Daughters of R three lodges with about 1 500 in the parade and 5 000 at the park Excursionists totaling around 2 000 visited Indianapolis parks Fairview Broad Ripple Riverside and Brookside drew large crowds including 6 000 at Fairview and 3 900 visitors. leaders J E Sedgwick Martinsville and C A Robinson Greenfield addressed the crowds.
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Pocahontag
Garfield Park
Martinsville
Greenfield
Augusta
Noblesville
D. of R
Indianapolis
Fairview
Broad Ripple
Riverside
Brookside
Democratic Primaries Set for County and Township Conventions
Democratic primaries to elect delegates to the county and township conventions have been called for Monday May 26 from 4 p m to 8 p m in several precincts across the county. Candidates and polling locations to be announced by local party officers.
Real Estate Listings in Hudson and Wright Area
Good five room cottage near Shelby street with rents at ten dollars for quick sale priced at 1050. Bargain seven room house near Capitol avenue and sixteenth street priced at 2200.
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Hudson & Wright
Lemcke
Shelby St
Ball family helps form belt railroad around Muncie
In Muncie, incorporation occurred Monday morning led by Frank C Ball E 8 George A Ball Wm C Ball and L A Clark. The group organized to construct a 12 mile belt railroad around the city.
Meeting Called in Indianapolis for Catholic Federation
A call has been issued in Indianapolis for a meeting to form a state federation of Catholic societies in connection with the National Federation recently formed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Inday
National’ Federation
Social calendar notes and obituaries from Kokomo and Indianapolis
Logansport guests and hosts are listed with Mrs C E Kregele and Mr J H Mueller among May Monday evenings events. Mrs C Be Dark hosts a reception May 21 at the Propylaeum for Mrs J W Smith and Mrs W W Dark. Ex-Gov Dole visited Indianapolis. New M E church at Bunker Hill dedicated by Rev Parr. Dr James M Darnall, 85, former state legislator, has died.
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J. H. Mueller
Bellefontaine St
C. Be Dark
Propylaeum
J. W. Smith
W. W. Dark
I. T. Durbin
New ‘Albany
K. M. Schreckengost
Bunker Hill
Ind
M .E
Parr
Veunion
Seven Japs Drowned In Yukomaru Sinking Off Santa
News from FOO-CHOW China reports the Japanese steamer Yukomaru foundered on a rock near Santa with seven crew members drowned. Cincinnati dispatch adds Gov Gen Taft of the Philippines arrived in Cincinnati from Washington and plans travel to New York and Europe before returning to the Philippines via Naples and Suez. Taft declares himself well and ready to begin the return journey.
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Foo-Chow
China
Santa
Cincinnati
Wm. H
Taft
Philippines
Washington
Queen City Club
Commercial Club
New York
Europe
Rome
Naples
Italy
City
Koenig Albert
Suez Canal
Red Sea
Indian Ocean
Alaska gold strikes report from Kuskokwim district
In western Alaska the Kuskokwim district confirms rich gold strikes with miners extracting gold ranging from 36 cents to 1.70 per pan. Producers face severe supply shortages with dried beef as main fare since February and expect fresh provisions only by late June.
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Tacoma
Washi
Kuskokwill
Alaska
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Havemeyer and Elder
Crystal _ Domingo Sugar
W. Washington
Oop Fare & Co
Jewelers
North Meridian Street
Chas. L. Hartman
Washington St
Ccccaueeensenees
Weeernee
Oewaee
Whehington
Baltimore
Sewewenaseee
Ferguson and Hurley
Sutthoff and Heydon
Altrock
Speer
Pardee
Kleinow
McDonald
Beville
Pheister and Fox
Sporer
Zalusky
Dunkle
Spies
Yeager
McGuire
Patterson
Sub
Doheny and Smith
Ewing
Bergen
Broklyn
Newton and Ahearn
Taylor and Chance
Taylor and Bowerman
Wicker and Nichols
Noblesville, Ind
Batiste
Simpson’s
Simpson's
Calcutta
Madras
Manchester
H. P.,wasson & CO
H. P, Wasson & CO
ST. Tammanys Day
D. J. Murr
Exer
Capitolave
Ashlandave
Reagan
Nome
Lemeeke, Bo
New Jersey
N. Fast
Peck-st
S. S. Summit
Law Blda
A. J. Johr
Ohio
N. Meridian
Avi
Madame Magdalene
N. Capitol-ave
Henry Behrent
Harrison
Delaware. Wi
Harlan St
Harlan
East-st. Ww
New York-st. 1
W. Mich
Central Ave
R.L. Talbot
Hugle
Sam
Merchant Association
J. H. Reed
Eleanor Hospital For
Chas
Holden Comedy Company
Denver Express
Piano
the Starr Piano
Tian
Indiana
Pennsylvania Street
Lilly & Stalnaker
East Washington Street
Muncie
Catholic ‘Societies
Harry Keesling
Logansport Journal
Wife
Mrs. C. E. Kregele
W. J. McKee
William Reid
Paris
W. E.collins
Hartford
Conn
Cuba
Dole
Sanford B. Dole
Hawaii
Mortimer. Levining
Dr. J. My. Darnall
Kokomo
Ann
James
Darnall
Égislature
Gov. Taft
Union Traction of
First Mortgage
J. F. WILD @ CO
GEM Laundry
Indiana Ave
Lawrenceburg
Aurora
Indianapolis Union Station
Indianapolis Tent &. Awning CO
Washington Street
Conrad
Massachusetts Ave
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