Local people to own Indianapolis baseball club
Indianapolis efforts to transfer ownership to local residents gain momentum as Watkins builds a team for the American Association next year. Players write congratulations, lines are drawn for who will join, with local support strong and sales aimed at Indianapolis stakeholders.
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Milwaukee
W. H. Wattkins
Indianapolis
Koch
Wattic
Indianapolia Naset
Wattle
Iniunapulis
Watkins
American Association
Indianapolis Baseball Club
Watling
Prieces
Saveral
Tocal Chib
Yanger Loses Rough Bout to Kinney in Davenport
Milwaukee fighter Kinney won the decision over Chicago’s Yanger after 15 rounds in Davenport. The bout was rough with both men bearing marks of the milling. Yanger accused the verdict and complained Kinney set the pace with superior ring generalship.
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Sox
Davenport
Steyn Kineney
Milwaukee
Henry Yanger
Chicago
Kinney
Yanger
Crigger Finds Lost Money After Friendly Misplacement
The Radford Virginia Advance reports that Mr A A Crigger recovered money he believed a convivial friend had taken. He states he found the funds where he rarely misplaces such value, ending the mystery of the vanished sum.
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Crigger
A. A. Crigger
Radford
Ferretti Makes Wild Claims On O'Brien Fight Bet
Silvy Ferret, manager at Hugo Kelly, claims 8.0M posted in Indianapolis to back a side bet with Philadelphia's Jack O'Brien for a Kelly vs O'Brien middleweight bout. He cites past incidents, asserts interest from Indianapolis fans, and offers 35,000 at even money if O'Brien signs, while criticizing O'Brien for avoiding a rematch and betting on easier opponents.
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Hugo Kelly
Indianapolis
Silvy Ferret
Brien
Philadelphia
Kelly
Indianapolia
Bloy
O'Brien
Beau Brummel
Bate
Bam
Murphy Now Cubs Owner Special 10 The Sun Oct 4
President Charles W. Murphy of the Chicago National League club becomes owner after a Cincinnati meeting with Charles P Taft. Taft transfers about 50 000 in stock and Murphy adds 25 000 with Taft supplying the rest at par value plus a 5 40 bonus to Taft for arranging the deal. Murphy vows to run the club generously and continue salaries in a liberal manner.
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The
Sun
Charles W. Murphy
Chicago
Cincinnati
Charles P. Taft
Taft
Murphy
Linge Murphy
James A. Taft
Tme
Nbis
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P Nodle
Inter-Class Basketball League Opens at Shortridge
The Inter Class Basketball League opened at Shortridge High School with the Senters beating the Sophomores 16 to 2 and the Juniors defeating the Freshmen 16 to 11. Jensen and Schleppy starred for the Bentors and Merrick for the Sophomores in the first game. Jansen, the Senior center, recently transferred from St. Louis. McFarland and Henderson stood out for the Freshmen in the second game.
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Shortridge High School
Senters
Jensen
Schleppy
Bentors
Deftery
Merrick
Jansen
Echnal
St. Louis
Ertel
Henderekson
McFarland
Henderson
Scrappy Jack Doyle Copped a Pennant in Des Moines
A battered summary recalls Scrappy Jack Doyle as a versatile figure in early baseball. Known as a manager and pennant winner, he guided Des Moines to victory and remained a glue man for the team. His cheery spirit and long association with Cleveland are noted amid fading memories.
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Jack Nayle
Doyle
Cleveland
Des Moines
Western Association
Noblesville Lad Johnny Fisher Signs Major League Contract
Noblesville lad Johnny Fisher signs a contract to join a major league team next season after a conversation with Covner Watkins. The deal includes a hefty salary and performance conditions to motivate daily effort. Fisher aims to prove himself beyond his teen years and plans a visit to his brother in Houston before heading to Hoes Springs. Meanwhile, the Jalvod Hunts racing association meeting in Washington discusses a muddy racecourse with strong turnout from New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and D.C., forecasting an excellent second meeting after Morris Park success.
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Johnny Fisher
Noblesville
Indianapolis
Whit Covner Watkins
John Tanence
Fisher
Watkins
Watking
Flasher
JMS
Houston
Tex
Hoe Springs
Tors Venhe Terr Atrocerton
Washington
Jalvod Hunts Racing Association
Bernings
New York
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Attentonerabe
Morris Park
DePauw Plans Big Bloomington Showdown With Indiana
DePauw University arranges a game with Indiana in Bloomington on November 3, a week before Indiana meets Notre Dame at Washington Park. Indiana scouts say the squad will travel to Chicago for the Illinois game, while Notre Dame faces Purdue and meets Indiana on independent field in Indianapolis amid student and alumni turnout.
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Indiana University
Bloomington
Indiana
Notre Dame
Washington Park
DePauw-Indiana
Watkin
Toon
Purdue
Record-Breaking Cyclists Reach Chicago En Route East
American riders George W. Reese of Buffalo New Mexico and J. Frederick of Decatur Michigan arrived in Chicago from San Diego California aboard a tandem four-horse power Orient motor bicycle. They checked into the Whipple motorcycle depot on West Jackson Boulevard six days ahead of the continent-crossing record, then headed through Hammond Indiana toward New York City where their team aims to finish.
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Spertal
Chicago
Grorge W. Reese
Buffalo
Vy and
J. Rederick
Decatur
Mich
San Dive
Cal
W. Jackson Boulevard
Hammond
Ind
New York
Boxing Critics Decry Modern Methods and Cheating
A veteran manager John J. Sullivan denounces modern boxing as corrupt and controlled by managers and fakers. He recalls boxing’s simpler era, laments inflated purses, and argues brutality and rule bending threaten the sport’s integrity while urging a return to fair competition.
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John J. Sullivan
Expres
Almeeif
Puanamima
Terrypleal
Thoman Knocks Out Fitzpatrick in Sixteenth Round
Jon Thoman decisively defeated Fitzpatrick in Colma in the sixteenth round, earning a clear victory as The Californian could not match his opponent. The match occurred Wednesday night with Thoman outclassing Fitzpatrick from start to finish.
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Scripps—Mehine Press Association
San Francisco
Jon Thoman
Fitzpatrick
Colma
Californian
Aiart
Why Matty Smiled at Broadway Whimsy and Rainbows
Fragmentary New York item notes a humorous scene around actors and a newborn or newcomers with playful clues. Names like Mathewson and references to Broadway appear amid garbled dialogue about arrival times call signs and a coin of fate. The piece hints at a lighthearted moment in a theater setting.
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New York
Mike Donjin
Christie Mathewson
Matty Ewing
Broadway
Batty
Mike Dontin
Mike
Sid
Desires Sebring's Blacklist Lifted
Murphy seeks to reinstate Outfielder Sebring amid doubt the National Commission will grant relief. Officials note Sebring must file formally, citing his desertion of Cincinnati and alleged tampering to aid outlaw clubs. Case awaits careful review with stakes high for Chicago and Justice.
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Murphy
The
Cube
Janes Bebelng
Outlaws
Chicago
Na Wonal Commission
Herrmann
Sebring
Cnurae
Williamapery
Ant
Cincinnati
Cara
Jenks
Fry Geal
Steinfefay
Dike Weimer
Sport Notes From the Nation and Local Arenas
The report shows Tommy Murphy challenging Spike Rowson upon the Englishman’s return, with a mix of baseball and boxing notes. It highlights top National League base stealers, Leichhardt’s projected regular role, upcoming bouts at the National Athletic Club in Philadelphia, and Boston team batting figures while touching on attendance and player moves for the next season.
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Lajoie
Leichhardt
Took Golf Honors at the Country Club Championship
The calf championantp of the Country club was won Wednesday by 8. T. Sate ay, defeating Morris Townley to the Bala, up and 2 to play. Conditions for good Rolfing were bad. The hattin for the city championship will be fought out won the tinka af the Country club Saturday afternoon.
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Morris Townley
Bala
Tinka
Bowling Results Spark Tight Standings Across City Tonight
The Manhattan team surged in the late games as Baker struggled. The Oregon quintet defeated the Royals in a trio of matches, pulling them into a tie for first. Hollman of the Royals posted the high score of the evening.
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Manhattans
Kamen
Howling Longua
Baker
Tewava
Oregons
Royals
Ted
Capitals
Reliance
Hollman
Mads
Giants Won’t Sell Star Brooklyn Players
New York reports a persistent rumor that Brooklyn’s Jordan and Lumley might join the Giants. Brooklyn president Charles H. Ebitts states the stars are not for sale and his aim is a winning team for next season despite past misfortune.
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Tus
Jordan
Lumley
Polo Grounds
Uye
Washington Park
Charles H. Ebbitts
Booklyn Club
Luniey
Ike
Brooklyn
Sovfar Es Tha Tearm Ig
Ma Wang Pat
Baths Bring Back Old Form Bearcatcher Eyes Inaugural Handicap
Cal Oct 5 Reclaiming Bearcatcher once crippled by injuries and baths in a warm river swim, the famed racer recovers under Garnet Ferguson, following a historic match with Cruendos. Trainers report soothing effects of swimming. Bearcatcher may race in the Inaugural Handicap on Nov 17.
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Takland
Cal
Garnet Ferguson
Bearcatcher
Race Results from Cincinnati and Atlantic City Meetings
Race results from Cincinnati and Atlantic City feature multiple events with times and placements. Notable performances include First race six furlongs won by landsman with time 1:14 4. other winners cited include Bragg, Helemat, Waterboy, Hot Toddy, Pifen, Young Davis, Royal Ban, and multiple entries in longer distances.
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Tork
Jehan J. Rogers
Prince Fadyittak
Ila
Cincindati
Mnee
Siman Kant
Gannon
Fohoxgan
Falkland
Kalch Powers
More Land
Navlana
Red Thistle
Jobna Kaufmin
Nicol
Grandits
Neat
Ture Tongs
Marths Gorman
Tardy Heotor
Marvel Py Fine
Turtongs
Lieut. Rice
Harris
Stelin Elchberg
Nullobatha
Itsh Bixth
Besternomai
Moreland
Lutte Mac
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