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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1908
Page
7
The Hoosiers face a key stretch as 20 games at Washington Park loom with Toledo Louisville and four western clubs. Pitching strength and Eubanks Druhot and Carr form the uncertainty, while a winning streak could put them in pennant contention barring slump in Columbus or staff fatigue.
The four year old trotter Tuoque trained by S J Blickenstaff at the fair grounds draws praise for a half mile time of 1 10. Owned by T H Komstock the Indianapolis candy man Tuoque was bought on Millard Sanders recommendation from the Indianapolis Sales Company. Foaled 1903 at Oakwood Park Farm California.
In Louisville on May 30 the Colonels knocked out Rube Marquard, scoring 16 to 4 and exposing his benders. Larry Quinlan and John Eubanks led the attack late, while Ambrose Putnam steadied the visitors as Louisville gained a Memorial Day win. The Hoosiers travel to Columbus next.
The piece weighs pitcher form including Eubanks Carr Brigg s Elliott Druhot Marquard and Slagle and predicts optimism if the staff holds. It notes large crowds at Washington Park for series with Toledo and Louisville and calls the current season the apex of local baseball success both financially and artistically.
Grant H. Clay, M. D., dentist, spent 14 years with the New York Dental company and now practices at 108 North Delaware Street, opposite Tomlinson Hall, in Indianapolis.
Baseball card listing several matchups in American Association National League American League and Central League featuring Indianapolis Columbus Milwaukee Minneapolis St Paul Kansas City Louisville Toledo Cincinnati Pittsburg Boston Philadelphia New York Brooklyn Chicago St Louis Philadelphia New York St Louis Cleveland Boston Detroit Zanesville Wheeling Terre Haute Evansville Fort Wayne Dayton South Bend Grand Rapids.
Sundays results show Louisville defeated Indianapolis 16 to 4 over seven innings while Columbus beat Toledo 3 to 1 St Paul topped Kansas City 7 to 2 and Minneapolis vs Milwaukee was rained out. New York beat Brooklyn 6 to 1 and Chicago conceded in eleven innings. Cincinnati defeated Pittsburg 6 to 1 Philadelphia shut out Boston 8 to 0 and St Louis beat Cleveland 6 to 1 Dayton crushed Fort Wayne 8 to 1 Grand Rapids tied South Bend 1 to 0 Evansville vs Terre Haute postponed by rain. Also noted is laundry and herb advertisements.
The English Derby will include notable entries Norman III and Seasick II, with Azote the race's unique entry raised entirely on dried milk and hay. J. H. Hatmaker, an American, has fed Azote this regimen since birth, claiming dried milk is the greatest horse feed. The experiment attracts attention from horsemen nationwide.
The Decoration day golf meets will be held at the Country club Highland club and Riverside with morning team matches among presidents picks and afternoon driving putting and approaching events for women. The Mayer trophy at Country club features top club players and Riverside will host match play for all members likely running through Sunday as an annual event.
The midweight championship clash between Ketchel and Papke is expected to end in a draw as both fighters match in power and endurance. The 154 pound bout, set for Milwaukee next Thursday, draws wide attention with Indianapolis fans backing Papke and Ketchel rising from obscurity to prominence.
Told by Figures ingston Hughes Stanley Harley Lindsay three base hits Hayden Quinten Bush. Sacrifice hits Cook Carr Burke Stanley. Double plays Marquard Williams Carr How ley Carr. Struck out Puttmann 4 Marquard 3 Eubanks 2. Hit by pitched Burke. Hits off Marquard 6 in 3 innings off Eubanks 7 in 4 innings. Time 1 40. Umpire Steve Kane. BEAUTIFUL CHINAWARE FREE et Concannon's 444 W Washington Fresh Mests.
In Racine Wisconsin Frank Cantley of Kenosha and Ad Wolgast of Milwaukee fought eight fierce rounds ending in a draw Cantley weighed 117 pounds Wolgast 123 pounds The Kelosha fighter pressed close range with clinches and hard hits though Cantley endured more punishment, he landed regularly against the seasoned Wolgast.
Milwaukee bout to crown Americas middleweight champion pits Billy Papke and Stanley Ketchell. Papke trained with damaged hands and weighs around 159 pounds while Ketchell struggles to reach 154 for 3 pm weigh-in. Both fighters rely on power more than skill and timing may decide the outcome.
Lon McDonald’s southern trained horses at the state fair grounds impress with quick workouts. Ed Avery, head trainer, and McDonald push a promising group as July 1 looms, with several miles ranging 2:32 to 2:40 and notable times like Hall 2:15, Amy Brooks 2:19 34, Kruger 2:04, and Miss Abdell 2:20.
The Empire plans two showings this afternoon and evening of moving pictures showing the Gotch Hack wrestling championship. Electric fans will cool the venue and ensure comfort during the entertainment.
In Philadelphia on May 30 a scheduled match between Jack O Brien and Blackburn is postponed due to O Brien's injury. Doctor Ca recommends one week rest and the bout is pushed to June, with Billy McCarty obtaining a medical certificate.
Thorp lists picks for Belmont races with horses like Far West Royal Lady Adriana in race one Whitney entry Madden entry Selectman in two King James Fair Play Robert Cooper in three Rainey John M P Kemp Ridgely in four Prescillian Pon Creole L P Dailey in five no selections in six and notes three best bets Whitney entry straight in race two King James straight in race three Priscillian straight in race five
The Board of Public Works in Indianapolis announces approval of the assessment roll for the South Audubon Road improvement from Beechwood Avenue to the C H and Dr R right of way. It sets Wednesday June 3 1908 for remonstrances hearing and review of the amounts on file at the Board office.
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