Ministers to Quit Battle on Pugilists in Indianapolis
Ministers led by Rev. Joshua Stansfield concede protest will not end boxing in Indianapolis as city authorities back the game. Jeffries hires heavyweights and Johnson Delaney talks with trainer amid plans for the Johnson camp. Indianapolis Reserves organize for season hoping to win the state title. Reinhardt seeks fast teams statewide.
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Joe Kelly
Joshua Stansfield
Stansfield
Indianapolis
Shank
Hyland
Rowardennan
James J. Jeffries
Reinhardt
Andy Reinhardt
Outfielder Lee Foy Released by Grand Rapids
South Bend reports on May 25 that outfielder Lee Foy, a well known Central league player, was released by the Grand Rapids club for poor hitting. He has returned home to Elkhart and will seek a position in the Three-Eye league.
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Foy
South Bend
Ind
Lee Foy
Grand Rapids
Elkhart
Diana Varsity Faces DePauw on Jordan Field This Afternoon
Diana varsity hosts DePauw University on Jordan Field this afternoon with Winters of the Crimson likely to oppose Overman the DePauw pitcher in a key regional clash.
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DePauw University
Jordan Field
Winters
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Crimson
Overman
DePauw
Konnick Recalled From Louisville by Cincinnati
Mike Konnick was recalled Tuesday morning from Louisville where he played infield for the Colonels until Heine Peitz acquired Lee Magee from the Cardinals. The move brings Konnick back into Cincinnati’s roster as the team strengthens its infield with a more experienced option.
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Louisville
Colonels
Heine Peitz
Lee Magee
Cardinals
Jeffries to box Corbett in San Francisco show
San Francisco promoter Sam Berger announces Jim Jeffries will train publicly at Dreamland rink on Friday night ahead of his July 4 bout with Jack Johnson. The program may include two three round bouts with Joe Choynski and Bob Armstrong, plus a potential third fight with Jim Corbett.
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Joe Choynaki
Sam Berger
Jeffs
Jack Johnson
Billy Delaney
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Johnson
Delaney
Rowar
Dinman
Cal
San Francisco
Jim Jeffries
Dreamland
Joe Choynski
Jim Corbett
Corbett
Jack Jeffries
Jim
Berger
Choynski
Armstrong
Squared Arena
Baseball tabloids report ties and wins across major leagues
Chicago White Sox and Yankees battled 12 innings to a draw before darkness ended the game. Boston Red Sox extended their win streak by beating the Naps with Addie Joss battered and Wood holding the Naps to four hits. Cy Morgan of the Athletics was roughed by St Louis, who won 6 to 1. Washington defeated Detroit 3 to 2 as Mullin pitched and a lone Bush error led to the winning run. The Saints crushed Kansas City 9 to 0 to retake the lead. Toledo beat the Champs after a ninth inning tied score. Milwaukee tied Minneapolis, then Randall homered in the eighth for Milwaukee. Cubs defeated Philadelphia easily with McIntyre winning. Ebbett’s castoff shows well for the Cubs. The Doves beat the Reds as Cliff Curtis pitched. Bob Bescher collected a triple and a single for the Reds in three at bats. Joklyn defeated the St. Louis Nationals. The St. Louis-Philadelphia game produced eighteen hits with no extra-base hits as Lake, Morgan, Atkins and Plank pitched.
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Yankees
Boston Red Sox
Naps
Addie Joss
Wood
Kansas City
Cy Morgan
Athletics
St. Louis
Washington
Tigers
Mullin
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Toledo
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Randall
Brewers
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Easiy
Philadelphia
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Ebbett
Doves
Reds
Cliff Curtis
Bob Bescher
Joklyn
St. Louis Nationals
Lake
Morgan
Atkins
Plank
Flanagan Joins Trainers at Johnson Training Camp
SAN FRANCISCO May 25 The conditioning team for fighter Jack Johnson grows as trainer Tom Flanagan arrives from Montreal to oversee Johnson s running. Flanagan will pace Johnson s runs and trim six ounces daily to keep him in peak shape. The veteran coach, brother of champion weightman John Flanagan, notes Johnson s strong form and will seek to spot any weakness with careful observation.
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San Francisco
Jack Johnson
Tom Flanagan
Montreal
Que
Johnson
Flanagan
New York
John Flanagan
Taft targeted by Cleveland longshoremen after game visit
President Taft faces discipline from the Steam Shovelers' Union after attending the Cleveland St. Louis game, with Cleveland Building Trades Union Secretary Roberts urging Longshoremen President T. W. O'Connor to take action. A similar request was sent to Chicago Steam Shovelers' Union officials.
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Cleveland, CO
Taft
Steam Shovelers’ Union
Cleveland Federation of Labor
Roberts
Cleveland Building Trades Union
T. W. O'Connor
Chicago
Pennant Raising Set for June 4 by Louisville Club
The Louisville baseball club will on Saturday June 4 raise the championship pennant. The event marks the team’s title defense and honors players, staff, and fans who supported the season.
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Louisville Baseball Club
Jeannette Stops Morris In Third Round Bout
Joe Jeannette knocked out Andrew Morris of East Boston in the Armory A A last night in the third round of their twelve round scheduled bout. Morris was saved from further punishment when his seconds threw in the sponge after Jeannette dominated the round.
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Jeannette
Boston
Mass
Joe Jeannette
Andrew Morris
East Boston
Armory A. A
Mes
Morris
Carey Accepts Jonesboro Manager Position in Arkansas Loop
Scoops Carey veteran Baltimore first baseman now with At toona in the Tri-State league has agreed to manage Jonesboro Arkansas in the state league. He aided the locals to win the pennant last season and is presently playing with At toona.
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Carey
Jonesboro
Ark
Baltimore
Memphis
Attoona
Fire destroys Hotel Champlain in Plattsburg report
The Hotel Champlain in Plattsburg New York owned by the Delaware and Hudson railroad company burned early Wednesday. The estimated loss is 125000 dollars.
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Plattsburg, N. Y
Hotel Champlain
Delaware & Hudson Railroad Company
A Fair-Minded Mayor Proposes Sunday Sports Bill
Boston May 25 Mayor Fitz gerald supports Sunday recreation bill permitting baseball golf tennis and all healthful activities on Sundays and will submit it to the legislature for approval.
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Boston
Mass
Fitzgerald
Willetts Beats Ryan in Philadelphia May Showdown
Willetts proved too strong for Ryan in a windup at the Douglas Poseday in Philadelphia. The outcome highlight was Willetts’s superior performance as spectators witnessed a decisive finish.
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Ryan
Philadedphia
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Oldfield Leads Strong Field At Indianapolis Speed Trials
Roy Buckley reports Indianapolis Motor Speedways Friday races draw record ticket sales with boxes and priced seats sold out. Notable entrants include Barney Oldfield in a 200 hp Benz, Ray Harroun in a Marmon Yellow Jacket, Caleb Bragg and Eddie Hearne in Fiats, Jack Aitken, Robbie Burman, Louis Chevrolet in Buicks, and others from Marmon, Marion, and Overland teams. Entries expected to fill Class B and C events as preparations extend to Thursday night.
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Cincinnati
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Chicago
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Los Angeles
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Atlanta Speedway
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Gilbert Anderson
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Boxers Ready for Contests at New Indianapolis Club
The Indianapolis Athletic Club opens with 48 rounds of boxing for members only. Weigh ins at 3 pm show Murphy and Sayres near 138 pounds. Notable bouts include Reilley vs Dillon, Donnelly vs Miller, Casey vs Lewis, plus exhibitions by manager Ritchie. Main attractions feature McGann and Breedlove, with Ketchel past opponents noted.
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Willie Reilley
Ommy Dillon
Young Donnelly
Heinie Miller
Jimmy Casey
Young Lewis
Ritchie
Hugh McGann
Breedlove
McGann
Ketchel
Kansas City
President at game as storm halts Washington win
President and Vice President Jaerman attended a baseball game at American League Park where Washington defeated Detroit in a dramatic finish. A sudden cloudburst flooded baselines and outfield low spots turning them to ankle deep lakes. The president left in the downpour after the game was called for keeps and returned to the White House.
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Aft
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White House
Seniors Beat Sophomores as Juniors Shutout Freshmen
In Tuesday action of the Manauai Training High School Baseball league the Seniors defeated the Sophomores 15 to 5 while the Juniors blanked the Freshmen 11 to 0. The results reflect a strong showing by upperclass teams with Seniors and Juniors delivering decisive wins.
Standings and Scores From American and Central Leagues
Standings and upcoming games listed for American Association American League and Central League. Notable matchups include Indianapolis at Columbus Louisville at Toledo Kansas City at St Paul Milwaukee at Sinsesgolf New York at Pittsburg Philadelphia at Chicago Boston at Cincinnati Brooklyn at St Louis. Yesterday results Columbus 8 Indianapolis 6 Milwaukee 4 Minneapolis 8 St Paul 9 Kansas City 0 Toledo a Louisville ONAL LEAG Chicago 6 Philadelphia 2 Boston 3 Cincinnati 0 Brooklyn 6 St Louis 0 Pittsburg New York rain South Bend 5 Grand Rapids 3 Zanesville 3 0 Fort Wayne 3 6 Booneville 5 4.
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ST South Eke
Grand Rapids Aenarenemes
Accave-Asey
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Wheeling Tamee
Evansville
Dare-Devil Barney Enters Knox Racer At Meeting
Dare-Devil Barney, recently on the water wagon after attempting a $5,000 bonus, has entered the upcoming meeting. He will drive a Knox racer entered by the Conduit Automobile company.
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Waterwagon
Speedway Company
Knox
Conduit Automobile Company
Amateur drivers in special race at Indianapolis meet
Arthur W. Greiner a renowned Chicago amateur driver is paired with W. B. Tusey of Syracuse for a $500 trophy race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway during the meet on August 27, 28 and 30. The event will be run in three heats of five miles each day.
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Arthur W. Greiner
Chicago
W. B. Tusey
Syracuse
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Amateur Gossips on Local Baseball Schedules and Tryouts
Local notes list teams seeking games across Indiana with requests for matches against Avon Reds, Indianapolis clubs, and others. Entries include contact addresses for N Hopkins, L Neil, Herman Thelen, Roy H Wall, Aitken Judd, J K Dwiggans, Herbert Toole, and more. Requests cover May 29 30 June 5 12 19 28 and venues such as Northwestern Park and Riverside diamond.
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Martinsville Artesians
C. C’s
Martinsville
C. C.s
J. K. Dwiggans
Hovey Street
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Chicago reports the wrestling Coliseum spectacle featuring Ja Mil Kilank and manager not training in Chicago for Zbyszko. The Iowan plans a strong showing, claiming European style one fall, aiming to retain the title. Kilank has trained in Minneapolis and developed new strength and defense.
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Jamil Kilank
Zbyszko
Gotch
Minneapo
Overland Motor Company Expands in Indianapolis
Six months ago Overland Motor Company purchased 40000 dollars in machinery for its motor department on Fifteenth Street. A reinforced concrete three story building with 50000 square feet of floor space is under construction, expected to house the expanded motor department and double its capacity. The firm now employs over one thousand workers as it rapidly grows with new structures rising around Indianapolis.
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Merc
Fifteenth Street
Hoo Capital
Alf
Overland Company
Indianapolis
Officials Named for Speedway Meet Card
Honorary Referee Lewis R Speare Congo Referee A R Pardington Pad dock Managers W B Gibreath Emil Nusbaum F T Bailey C H Wallrich H H Bransletter H R Clinton F A Barker Starter F J Wagner Announcing Director Thomas Hay Board of Judges Frank Remy William Vi arerty A M Crumline N H Van Sicklen Sr J M Nye Atlanta Board of Timers Frank Morton T B Willis Indianapolis Chief Scorer John Cox Terre Hall Scoring Director J A Barclay Board of Scorers W C Poertner W N Wheller H M Hubbard H Archie J C Stiles Indianapolis Board of Umpires H G Batchelder G Strout W J Quaker J G Mc Guean J V Mowe Russell Field Technical Committee David Beecroft Bd Edwards Chicago Clerks of Course O J Temme Bernie Nadal Walter Hempel Los Angeles Press Board Hartry G Copeland E Shuart Roland R McNett Newa Homer Mellett F J Kelly Sua Ikey Buckley Chairman Press Reception Paul P Willis Commander Speedway Guards Captain E P Carpenter Drivers Committee C C Sinsabaugh Chairman of Contest Board M Butler Chicago Representative Eacin Board C W Sedwick Indianapolisomenial Handicapper David Beecroft Chicago Surgical Staff Director Dr Frank B Allen Engineer and Superintendent E B Pierce Ambulance Service A M dale Superintendent of Gates and Roads David Wallace Manager of eee Ff BR Bryans Director of Contesta E Moroes
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Congo
A. R. Pardington
William Viarerty
A. M. Crumline
Indianapolis
H. Archie
J. C. Stiles
Board of
H. G. Batchelder
New York
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Kokomo
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J. G. McGuean
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David Beecroft
Chicago
Bd. Edwards
O. 7
Ytemme
Bernie Nadal
Walter Hempel
Los Angeles
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Star
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Roland R. McNett
Newa
Homer Mellett
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Sua
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Sun
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Speedway
E. P. Carpenter
Senators Rally To Trim Hoosiers In Columbus Opener
In Columbus Indiana the Senators defeated the Hoosiers 8 to 6. Hardgrove started for Columbus and Liebhardt finished for the Hoosiers after a rough fifth inning collapse. Key hits included Arbogast’s triple and O’Rourke’s double as Columbus built a six run lead, then with Slagle, Duggan, and Carr the Senators added further runs to hold off Indiana’s late rally. The two teams meet again this afternoon with undecided pitchers.
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O'Rourke
Deen
Cf Lewis
Hardgrove
Slagle
Duggan
Indianapolis
O’rourke
Downs
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