Pilot Siever Steers Club Toward Fla Night Riders
Night Riders fail to solve mysterious curves as local club wins first game of series. Hitting at clutch moments, the locals surge to victory while Jack Halla suffers another defeat in a tense opener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siever
Club
Fla
Dan O'Leary
Barbeau
Jack Halla
Halla
Uniow
Cook
Colonels
Louisville
Rke
Stanley
Jets
Bush
David
Livingston
Cooking Hall
Paddy
Riams
Cookingston
Scorden
Hooke
Allivan
Ting
No Ladies Day Monday Faces in Park Battle
A dispute over admission. Men accuse women of crowding grandstand as Ladies’ Day ends. Indianapolis park officials drop Ladies’ Day for the rest of the season, forcing female fans to pay 25 cents to sit, while men complain of higher prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Watkins
Demetral Superior 10 Turk Victory at Tomlinson Hall
In a Friday match at Tomlinson hall Xan the Turk fell to Greek ral while Demetral won the first and last rounds Osman defeated Carl Busch in two straight in 19 and 21 minutes Olson beat Busch for the first win. The GEM Laundry advertises washings and rough dry services at 7,211 flat pieces ironed. Bliss Native Herbs advertised nearby on Washington Street.
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Xan
Ral
Tomlinson Hall
Demetral
Hile Osman
Olson
Carl Busch
Rman
THE
GEM Laundry
Ironec
Lajoie Reaches Fortune in Baseball Career
Napoleon Lajoie has earned substantial sums over his 12-year major league career. Starting with Philadelphia Nationals in 1896, his contracts reached 5 5000 per year by 1901 with the Athletics and later with Cleveland under successive three-year deals. He has guided the Cleveland club since 1900, consistently finishing high in the standings while never claiming a championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nap
Philadelphia Nationals
Philadephia Athletics
Cleveland
Lajoie
Gans Returns to Baltimore After Defeat
Ex champion Joe Gans plans to leave Baltimore Monday after losing to Battling Nelson. His hotel, valued at $35,000, provides income as he recovers. Manager Joe O Connor travels to Los Angeles to bring Ketchel to the coast amid blame for Stanley's defeat. Abe Attell cites a broken hand from gym work and cocaine injections affecting his stomach as the reason for a poor showing versus Moran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Joe Gans
Baltimore
Battling Nelson
Gans
Ben Selig
Joe O'Connor
Los Angeles
Ketchel
Stanley
Abe Attell
Moran
Ben Appell
Abe
Frank Chance Signs Four Year Cubs Contract
Chicago Sept 12 Official word from Harry Putiam president of the National League says Frank Chance has signed a four years contract with the Cubs The deal keeps him as big first baseman and manager of the team providing he still plays ball
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Chicago
Harry Putiam
National League
Frank Chance
Cubs
Today’s Games Across Baseball Leagues
In American Association Louisville faces Indianapolis Columbus meets Toledo Milwaukee plays St Paul Kansas City visits Minneapolis. National League Cincinnati travels to Pittsburg Brooklyn goes to New York Boston at Philadelphia Chicago at St Louis. American League New York visits Boston Philadelphia hosts Washington Chicago plays Detroit St Louis meets Cleveland.
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Indianapolis
Louisville Os
Columbus
Toledo
Ceeen &T
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Milwaukee
St. Paul
New York
Pittsburg
Chicago
Philadelphia
Aoz
Cincinnati
Boston
Brooklynete
American Association
Louisville
National League
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Washington
Detroit
Cleveland
Baseball Scores From Major Games Across Cities
Indianapolis beat Louisville 4 to 1 while Toledo routed Columbus 11 to 6 and Milwaukee defeated St Paul Minneapolis 12 to 11. Pittsburg edged Cincinnati 2 to 1 as New York topped Brooklyn 6 to 1. Philadelphia won 7 to 2 against Boston and New York 4 1 over Boston while Washington shut out Philadelphia 7 1. Cleveland defeated St Louis 4 1 and Chicago came from behind to beat Detroit 4 to 2 in 11 innings.
Free Receipt For Weak Men Misleading Advert Claim
A so called medical remedy promises to restore vigor and memory for men troubled by excesses and youthful follies. The letter offers a free home delivery of a “restorative upbuilding remedy” with no doctor required, urging confidence and anonymity while asserting cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike . Robinson
DR. Stoner & CO
Caught Between Slender Still: Pearce Skips Reds Trip
Catcher Bunny Pearce will miss the Reds eastern trip after an Indianapolis operation last week. He plans a stunt routine at League Park to gain back pounds. Detroit and Chicago split extra innings as New York, Boston win and the pennant race tightens.
Leach Cross Stops Willie Fitzgerald In Bout At New York
In New York on September 12 Leach Cross defeated Willie Fitzgerald known as the Fighting Harp after four rounds of sharp action Fitzgerald carried pace early but faded by the sixth round as Cross overpowered him. The National club carded what many called the event’s most exciting bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Willie Fitzgerald
Leach
Willie
Joe Gans
National Club
Chase to Be A. A. Manager Pittsburg
Charley Genslinger former Southern league president and New Orleans St. Louis Chicago and New York clubs organizer says Hal Chase will manage a new American association club in Pittsburg with Clark Griffith surveying ground President Watkins denies invasion plans Griffith eyed as possible St. Louis manager and Reds option Robison asks $185000 for his club including the ball park
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Pittsburg
Charley Genslinger
Southern League
New Orleans
St. Louis
Chicago
New York
American Association
Hal Chase
New York Americans
Clark Griffith
Aa. A
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Griffith
New York Highlanders
Robison
Grif
Reds
O Brien Prematurely Congratulates Indianapolis Club
The telegram from Joseph D. O'Brien to W H Watkins of the Indianapolis Baseball Club congratulates them on winning the American Association pennant for 1908. Watkins says a tie with Louisville was possible and no extra game is likely. O Brien praised Indianapolis supporters and the club's liberal patronage.
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O'Brien
O’brien
A. A
Watkins
Indianapolis
Wattie
Anapolis Baseball Club
American Association
Association
Joseph D. O'Brien
Louisville
Colonels
Toledo
Jimmy Burke
Armour
Barbeau
Hoosiers Dinner Sparks Cards And Doubts At Park
At Washington Park managers Wilberham and Carr host a withering dinner as Hoosiers and Louisville clash. Stanley hits a homer and Davis on Hallas fly flops, while Peitz and double plays highlight a tight duel. Rumors of game throwing run counter to statements from Armour and Barbeau as Fisher attends.
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Stanley
Williams
Burke
Hayden
Indianapolis
Bush
Davidson
Carr
Cook
Livingston
Hooke
Esses Siever
Louisville
E. Harley
Rf Ae
Woodruff
Quinlan
Sullivan
Perrine
Eeave Peitz
Halla
Pewaee
Louisville Dew
Siever
Owens
Leaders Preview Tight Monmouth Title Battle
Charley Carr and James Burke discuss a pivotal schedule as the Colonels race for the league lead. Carr predicts a safe lead with a win today or at Louisville, while Burke concedes steep odds but vows to fight to stay in contention, aiming to win three from Indianapolis to tie.
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Charley Carr
Louisville
Colonels
James Burke
Indianapolis
Adams
Puttmann
Barbeau Troubles Loom In Owens Verdict At Fair
At the state fair Easter Lily won the 2:16 pace as Aileen Wilson drove Rushville in the fastest heat of the week. Barbeau faced questions from umpire Owens amid whispers of a scandal while Armour clashed with Barbeau over alleged tampering. Paddy Livingston denied tips from Barbeau and defended his own strong hitting in a related baseball dispute.
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Aileen Wilson
Rushville
Wilson
Easter Lily
Oratorio
Carl Gentry
Billy Sam
Red Sam
Artie M. Avery
Forest, Ind
Hull
Owens
Armour
Appel Will Defend State Tennis Title
Charles H. Farber of Columbus Ohio John McKay of Wilmington Pennsylvania now coach at Butler college or Harvey Anthony of Muncie Indiana will meet Fred Appel of this city in the challenge round to decide the state tennis championship Farber won his semi final match yesterday and a contest between McKay and Anthony that lasted from 3 pm until dark left only these two men as possible opponents this afternoon
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Charles H. Farber
Columbus
John McKay
Wilmington
Butler College
Harvey Anthony
Muncie
Ind
Fred Appel
Farber
McKay
Anthony
Appel
Magnates Call Fall Meeting Next Thursday in Chicago
President O'Brien of the American Association of Baseball Clubs has summoned the regular fall meeting. It will be held at the Auditorium annex in Chicago on Thursday, September 17 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. The session will be strictly business and concerns paying league bills.
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O'Brien
American Association of Baseball Clubs
Auditorium Annex
Chicago
Proposed go between Lewis and Gardner in welterweight bid
Boston Sept 12 A welterweight title bout hinges on Jimmy Gardner of Lowell accepting a date with Harry Lewis of Philadelphia. The offer was wired today and Lewis, who has beaten all other welterweights, would have goal to avenge his Denver defeat last year which remains his only blot on the record.
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Boston
Jeffries A. C
Jimmy Gardner
Lowell
Harry Lewis
Philadelphia
Lewis
Gardner
Denver
Indiana born Bredemus wins United States all round championship
John Bredemus, Princeton University sophomore and Indiana native, tops the United States all round championship at Celtic Park New York with 5,809 points. He dominates events from shot put to pole vault, earning top marks including 573 in shot put and nearly 500-point lead in pole vault, while trainer Copeland hails his drive and plans for future titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bredemus
Mahoney
Clark
Biller
Moran Beats Flynn in Tucker Club Bout
In New York last night Jimmy Moran defeated Owney Flynn by decision after six rounds in the closing bout at the Tucker Athletic club. The card featured new Planes priced at $165 and up from Wulschner's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moran
Flynn
New York
Jimmy Moran
Owney Flynn
Tucker Athletic Club
Wulschner
Turners' State League Opens With Wins Across Teams
The Indianapolis league opened last night with the Turners taking straights from the Crescents. The Marions and Columbias won four from their opponents while the Nationals and Imperials also claimed wins. North Sides and Washingtons split honors and Feuhring of the Crescents posted the best individual score, 256.
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Turners
Crescents
Marions
Columbias
Nationals
Imperials
Washingtons
Feuhring
Cresccents
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FE Demetral Superior
TURK
Bliss Native Herbs
Ehingten Street
Napoleon Lajoie
Ketchell
Aileli
Pat OF
Bunny Pearce
Pany
Husky
League Park
Polo Grounds
J. R. Oberlin
National Commission
Oberlin
Crawford
Rossman
F. Jones
Isbell
Dougherty
Yanks
Chesbro
Johnson
Plank
Coombs
Hughes
Joss
Giants
McGraw
St. Louis Nationals
U. Pfiester
Fromme
Sal Ice
Hinchman
James
Hickman
Leach Cross
Chase
A.A
Indianapolis Sun
Mr. Watkins
Washington Park
Jay G. Wilberham
Wilber
Ham
Mr. Wilberham
Joe
Davie
Peitz
Burke and Sullivan
Slever
John Fisher
Hoosier
Fisher
East Liverpool
Pippin
Mileen Wilson
Shortstop
Barbsan
Paddy Livingston
A. A. Magnates
Lewis and Gardner
Indiana
John Bredemus
Princeton
Copeland
Coney Island
William Moeller
Delaware Street
Terriot
Weber's
Claypool Hotel
Huder’s
Wash
Penn
W. Wash
Terrant
J. Huder
Cor
Indiana. Bottling CO
New York Street
Phenea, Cid
Mele
New
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