Colonels Make Final Stand In Pennant Fight
The Colonels face a three wins in four games challenge to chase the pennant as Indiana Hoosiers hold a strong lead. James Burke leads Kentucky in a determined bid at the Grand hotel amid a busy weekend slate with Adams or Puttman likely to start today and Slagle handling points. Saturday crowds expected, with Sunday in Louisville and Monday’s finale back here.
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Renick's Ward Trots To Fast Time At State Fair
Ward the Indianapolis trotter owned by C. D. Renick won the 2:11 trot at the state fair with eight starters as Lon McDonald drove him to victory. Leslie Waterman captured the $2,000 pacer stake. Redlac Jr. won the 4-year-old colt race, and Bill Bailey, owned by White and Thompson of Brownsburg, Ind., took the £22 pace in straight heats.
Charges that Indian Longboat Was Drugged
Toronto report states manager J Howard Crocker of the Canadian Olympic team accuses Tom Longboat of being drugged enough to lose the Olympian Marathon. The charge appears in his official report to the Canadian Olympic committee as a major sensational claim in Canadian athletics.
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Notice by publication in Indiana legal case
State of Indiana Marion County before Cornelius Kelly J P Alice V Mendenhall vs William H Spiller notice by publication The plaintiff claims the defendant is a nonresident The defendant must appear or demur by October 26 1908 at the JP office in Indianapolis The court will proceed in his absence with the suit dated September 1908 signed Cornelius Kelly Justice of the Peace
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Wrestling Should Be Attractive at Tomlinson Hall Tonight
Carl Busch faces Charles Olson in a finish match at Tomlinson hall as three wrestling bouts attract local fans and visiting crowds. Otto Schopp meets James Payas in opening action, Kara Osman and Demetras clash, and Olson confronts Busch who defeated Prindle Monday night.
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Burns Agrees to Meet Johnson in Finish 60
Tommy Burns the American heavyweight champion has agreed to fight Jack Johnson the colored fighter in a finish fight to be held in Sydney likely in late November. A Australian syndicate offers 2000 purses with four ounce gloves and a 60 to 40 split for the winner. The decision ends Burns long refusal that soured public esteem and kept the world champion title in doubt.
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Horse runs into crowd at Wheeling fair injuring three
At the Wheeling fair grounds on September 11 a racing incident left three people injured as about 10 000 spectators crowded the track and were struck by Margate one of the contesting horses two may die from their injuries officials said the crowd surged onto the track during the event.
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Leaders Claim Chance To Claim Pennant By Hustle
Jimmy Burke says the team can win the pennant by hustling and seizing opportunities as Indianapolis holds an edge with three games at home. Charley Carr predicts clinching by tomorrow night, aiming to take the first two games and rest secure, warning against letting the Colonels steal an early win.
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Colonels Rally as Armour Faces Toledo Tensions
Washington Park notes hail the Colonels as they chase wins with Tate Cromley matching Marquard in a strong ballgame. Toledo leads early but the Hens press. Barbeau and Armour clash, Armour hints a blacklist. A benefit game is planned Tuesday, with officials at the Columbia club.
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Benefit Fund For Trainer Mike Murphy
The American committee of the Olympic games asks U S citizens interested in track and field to contribute to a fund for Mr Mike Murphy the trainer of American athletes Checks should be sent to James E Sullivan secretary Warren street New York N Y Also notice for Denison Barber Shop hair styling and trimming and manicuring services.
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Serious Trouble Between Armour and Jap Barbeau In Pirates
Pittsburg scene notes Henry Clarke Griffith visits after defeat as Barney Dreyfus anxious over rumors of a rival club entering next year. Griffith denies plans but Barney remains unsettled while Garry Herrmann attempts reassurance amid tense mood at the game.
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Gans Nelson Fight Receipts Fall Short of Expectations
Receipts from the Gans Nelson bout in San Francisco on September 11 were just over 318,000 with Nelson earning 7,500 and Gans 5,045. Gate money disappointed, likely affected by the Moran Attell bout two days earlier, a shortfall noted by promoter Coffroth.
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Willie Fitzgerald Sets Clash With Leach Cross at National Club
New York Sept. 1 Willie Fitzgerald will meet Leach Cross in a six round bout at the National club. Fitzgerald had challenged Cross weeks ago promising to stop him. The East Side boxer believes Cross is soft but the bout may test him as both fighters weigh 135 pounds. Fitzgerald brings experience while Cross has speed and youth. Dope it out yourself.
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Young Pierce Beats Teddy Maroney at Broadway Athletic Club
Philadelphia crowd watches Young Pierce win a fast windup at the Broadway Athletic Club last night, outperforming Teddy Maroney in a slashing contest.
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Toledo Club in Turmoil Sparks Baseball Suspension
A serious dispute between Manager Armour and shortstop Barbeau at Toledo risks civil action and possible suspension. Barbeau faces removal for conduct unbecoming a gentleman, with statements and affidavits planned for potential legal use. Armour hints at further explosive claims as the team heads to Washington Park.
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Middleweights Ketchell Papke Sign Two Round Match
In San Francisco on September 1 Billy Papke and Stanley Ketchel were matched to fight two rounds in the city on Thanksgiving. Battling Nelson, lightweight champion, shows reluctance to face Packey McFarland soon, citing need for McFarland to gain class. Nelson may head east. he vows to avoid fighting black opponents. Harry Gans contemplates leaving boxing to run a Baltimore hotel.
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Today’s Games in Baseball Leagues
In the American Association Louisville visits Indianapolis and Columbus goes to Toledo. Milwaukee plays St Paul. Kansas City travels to Minneapolis. In the National League Cincinnati meets Pittsburg, Brooklyn visits New York, Boston plays Philadelphia, and Chicago faces St Louis. In the American League New York at Boston, Philadelphia at Washington, Chicago at Detroit, and St Louis at Cleveland.
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Yesterday's American Association Scores List
Indianapolis defeated Foledo 3 to 2 and St Paul won 8 to 3 over Milwaukee. Minneapolis beat Kansas City 6 to 3 while Boston prevailed 7 to 1 against Washington. Detroit defeated Chicago in a 50 inning game. Cleveland beat St Louis 6 to 2. Philadelphia 8 over Boston 2. Cincinnati edged Pittsburg 3 to 1. Chicago topped St Louis 7 to 2. New York beat Brooklyn 6 to 5.
Heikes and Reid High in Richmond Shooting Meet
Rollo Heikes of Dayton and L H Reid of New Paris Ohio led the professionals at the Richmond shoot held yesterday. J H Pumphrey captured the amateur honors in a compact, competitive event setting.
Algonquin Park Summer Outing Descriptive Publication
For lovers of fishing canoeing camping or wildlife Algonquin National Park of Ontario offers a vast fish and game preserve of 2 000 000 acres with 1 200 lakes and rivers. Enjoy canoe trips high altitude of 2 000 feet and a pure exhilarating atmosphere. A profusely illustrated descriptive publication with full details is available free on request from G W Vaux Room 917 Merchants Loan and Trust Building Chicago Ill.
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Pennant Race Too Hot Cupid a Bush-Legauer
Akron Ohio September 11 The hot pennant scramble in the National League led Cubs utility star Artie Hofman to postpone his wedding to Miss Ray Looker sister of J B Looker of Akron. Manager Chance kept Hofman for the race so the ceremony was delayed a month and the Hofmans will reside in Akron after the marriage.
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Atkins Team Picked by Carr for Benefit Game
The Atkins lineup, regarded as one of Indiana’s best independent outfits, was chosen by Manager Carr and the players’ committee to face the coming champions in a Tuesday benefit game. Fans cannot attend Sunday ball games and show strong interest with tickets selling fast. expected prize pool around $3,000 to be split.
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Told by Figures New Pianos 165 and up at Wulschner's
The locals won the final game from the Hens four straight to heal summer injuries at Washington park. Cromley twirled iffy support and Tate’s curve work showed room for improvement. Barbeau’s suspension forced lineup changes as Elwert and Armour filled gaps, while Perry Werden’s tiff with the umpire sparked bench drama. Marquard allowed a modest mark as Toledo struck first, then Hoosiers answered with two in the sixth and more on doubles by Cook Carr and Hayden scored on Lattimore’s error and subsequent plays.
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