This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1902
Page
10
After the Indians beat the Colonels score, about 8 000 fans faced a street car shortage. No cars appeared for minutes and a late return car was overcrowded, forcing many attendees to walk as rain began, prompting calls for better service from Hugh McGowan.
Indianapolis beats Louisville 7 to 6 as Dunkle helps after a third inning flurry. Schaub delivers five runs in the third. Fox and Coulter contribute key plays as Indians seize control before Louisville scores in the ninth. Crowd praises orderly attendance and league plans for June 3 meeting.
League standings show Pittsburg leading with 30 wins and 6 losses, followed by Chicago 88 and 2? 657, Brooklyn 15 19, New York 20 429, Philadelphia 13 20, Cincinnati 18 21, St. Louis 21 8? 64. Note: OCR garble affects several figures.
Morning and afternoon games listed by city and score across the American Association and American League. Key batteries and pitchers named for Columbus Toledo St Paul Minneapolis Kansas City Milwaukee Chicago Pittsburg Philadelphia New York St Louis Cincinnati Brooklyn Boston Chicago Washington Philadelphia Baltimore Cleveland Boston Detroit with scores noted.
The city fair featured motorcycle and bicycle races plus motor classes. Cecil Gibson won the three mile motorcycle event in 5 20 time, Frank Moore led the 800 pound gasoline class, Sidney Elston beat John Merz in the electric class by 20 yards, and Charles Sommers prevailed in the Winton class. Fred Ayres logged 2 miles in 1 57 on a Winton, the day’s highlight. About 5,000 spectators attended despite frost closing streetcar service.
The state big field meet is billed for Saturday afternoon at Newb Oval with amateur games in the city. Scores listed include Brightwood 7 Hill Stars 0 Gordons 8 Coppers 7 Miller Stars 4 Insane Hospital 4 Notre Dame 20 South Bend 2 DePauw 14 Greencastle 4 Anderson 19 Richmond 3 Butler 9 Eartham 0.
At the Country club links Friday Miss Marjorie Potts won the women’s one ball handicap sweepstakes. She is 14 years old and has golfed but one season. The Saturday program includes the subscription cup handicap tournament for men.
Russell Sage remains ill in New York as a two week cold lingers and grip develops. Friends fear his age and waning strength may slow recovery, despite early reports that he would be back in days.
Red River rises above Denison with banks overflowing as residents move to higher ground. Water nears record levels with other streams in northwest Texas rising rapidly. A $350000 Pease River bridge at Vernon washed away and railroad trains face delays.
A Friday night audience in Hoosier territory enjoyed readings by Riley, Major, and Catherwood with praise and a standing ovation. Senator Fairbanks read a letter inviting Riley to participate in Saturday’s event, all to benefit the Harrison monument fund.
Governor McCallum in Pietermaritzburg said Boers desire six times more than England offered and that delegates were enjoying the negotiations at England's expense, causing delays in the talks.
London May 31 Rudyard Kipling has composed a three stanza poem for the colonial delegates in London for the coronation. The opening couplet of the final verse asks in the line between houses what can there be of headship or lordship or service or fee.
The People's outfitting company and star teams played a scrappy season opener at Fairview Park on Friday. About 500 fans attended as Thomas pitched brilliantly, Gill delivered strong batting, and Hueser impressed with clever catching. The game was not on the official schedule.
Edinburgh May 31 The Scotsman reports King Edward wanted to elevate Sir Thomas Lipton to the peerage but Premier Salisbury opposed a coronet for a tea merchant, and the project was abandoned.
J P Morgan informed U S ambassador Meyer that his Italy visit is solely for rest. He plans a Mediterranean cruise and will eschew any business during the trip.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.