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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1899

Page

8

Hoosiers Edge Millers In Scrappy Cobden Medal Bit

Friday’s Orleans game between Indianapolis and Minneapolis ended two runs to one in favor of Indianapolis after a ninth inning rally. Foreman umpired, imitating past umpires with chants as crowd watched a tense, error prone affair. Errors by Flynn and Metz aided Minneapolis while a sun glare on Perri Werden’s eye in the ninth decided the outcome.

Indianapolis Minneapol Frank Foreman Marks Brennan Waskell Sheridan Minneapolis Flynn Metz Perri Werden A.B.R Hogriever Hatz Lf McFarland Alen Hickey Beyden Als Minne “Apolis A.b.or Davis Wee Carey Werden Sh Alesae Smith Pews Preston Rf Wee Dixon Tichio Fisher Hart Poy Scott Hari Allen Abbotticnin Waddell Philadelphia Miller ‘Nance South Bend Millers Hoosiers Chicago Chicago Unions Auburn Parks Louisville Buck Freeman Washingtons

Baseball Talk Highlights Scott and Comiskey in St. Paul Dispatch

The St Paul Dispatch notes Scott’s rare smile in a Western league game and praises Charles Comiskey’s management. It recalls injuries that weakened Minneapolis and predicts the season’s final park game. It cites Guese as Tigers hopeful, Sally leading St Paul batting with .311, and Spencer Waverly pitcher breaking an arm.

Scott Heydon Baptist Wilmot Indianapolis Minneapolis Menefee Billy Bagan Detroit Sage Wilmot Andrews Smith Werden Nance St. Paul Charles Comiskey Mack Maurning Allen Tebeau St. Paul Dispatch Brighton Beach Kansas City Star Fort Wayne Ind Guese Tigers Sally Hart Geier Houtz Fisher Isbell Spies Vaughn Shu- Sart Kato Denzer Fricken Patterson Spencer Waverly Greenfie

Reserved Em All Season Preparations For Next Baseball Team

President Golt drafts claim list for next season confirming retention of current squad. He announces Foley of Newport and Dobbs of Wheeling as new additions. Team plans to travel to Chicago Sunday, play the Chicago Unions, then disband.

Golt Foley Newport Dobbs Wheeling Chicago Chicago Unions Allen Hartzril Wickey McFarland Nevrton Flynn Indianapal Marion Paulding

Boxers and bouts pace Chicago Sporting Scene

Jack O Bri a defeats Tommy Tracy in Chicago after six rounds. Ernest Roeber billed as fake wrestler to face Sharkey in a limited bout with a $1000 stake. Billy Munidoon claims height advantage over McCoy by ten pounds. Oscar Gardner demands 116 pound clash with McGovern while McGovern tours with a show and eyes January bout with George Dixon. Tam McGovern seeks match with Will Curley at 118 pounds. George E Smith laments heavy losses after Sheepshead Bay meeting. Kid McPartland defeats Otto Sieloff in 25 rounds at Broadway Athletic Club with late rally and sharp left.

Ernest Roeber Sharkey Sailor Billy Munidoon McCoy Saves Oscar Gardner McGovern Terry McGovern George Dixon Will Curley Palmer England Tam George E. Smith Pittsburg Sheepshead Bay

Filipina junta makes peace push in Vienna

London dispatch reports the Filipina junta working quietly in European capitals with progress only in Vienna where the Austrian government has offered to use its offices for peace talks involving Agomakie.

London Vienna Agomakie

One on Clint Hare at the Park Racing Meet

The article describes a busy park scene with many rigs and racing fans. It names movers like Clint Viare and Will Roth, notes a mystery around a starter bell, and highlights horses such as Anna I Sleepy Dan and Akela with explanations for their names. Fast heats feature Minnie L and Grandma, Orange Wilson wins in 2:29 class, and upcoming schedule notes a state fair pause.

Chas. Congerman Will Roth Minnie L Grandma Old Lady F. J. Jacobs Sleepy Dan Akela Akrela Clint Viare Ewell Anna I J. C Frank Jacobs Mann Major Black Bess Fisher Orange Wilson Zoo Zoo Charlie Boy Mike L

Escape from Ludlow Street Jail by Postal Robbery Trio

Charles Allen escaped from Ludlow Street jail on July 4 1880 with accomplices Joseph Nilloran and Harry Russell who had been jailed for post office robberies. Allen seized keys from Keeper Schneer and the trio walked out locking doors behind them. The government had offered a $3000 reward for their capture.

New York Charles Allen Germany Ludlowst Joseph Nilloran Harry Russell Allen Schneer I Killiran Hassell

Davitt Defends Dreyfus Verdict Amid UK Sympathy Debate

London reports a letter from Michael Davitt defending the Dreyfus verdict and criticizing English sympathy. He argues no civilized country could plot against a petty officer by powerful French military chiefs. Cramp of Cramp Shipbuilding cites English influence causing yard discontent as an attack on American industry.

London Michael Davitt Dreyfus Oo Davitt England America Florence Maybrick Cramp Philadelphia Edward S. Cramp Cramp Shipbuilding Company Triday

Opening of Indianapolis High School

Pupils will report on Monday September 18 in assigned rooms for first day. 8:30 a.m. 12 A and 12 B in room B 11 A in room C 11 B in room D 10 A in room E 1 p.m. 10 B in room K 3 A in room B 9 B in the assembly hall.

Indianapolis High School Indianapolis S. T. Rover Sousa Ued Battle of the Breeds

Reward for Catarrh Cure Promises One Hundred Dollars

A historical testimonial fragment offers a one hundred dollar reward for catarrh cure claims and cites J Cheney Co Toledo and others endorsing Hall’s Catarrh Cure. The garbled text mentions years of business dealings and trust in financial obligations, with several corrupted names and places.

Hall J. Chraen

Dewey Celebration Route Tickets Sold for Sept Sept 20 to Oct 1

In Washington on September 30 and October 1 1899 plans call for a Dewey Celebration along the Big Four route with round trip tickets priced at 21.35 dollars good for return until October 6. Chas T Whiteett undertaker 531 N Meridian St lists shopware and second hand goods and plans for route events.

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