Carr Cannot Hold Bush On Indianapolis Ball Club
The article reports that Owen Bush, despite talent in fielding hitting and baserunning, was labeled a crab and unwanted by Carr for the Indianapolis team next year even if he stayed with Detroit. Home influence and local friends worsened Bush's prospects, while on the road he performed well.
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Indianapolis
Owen Bush
Bush
Carr
Detroit
French
Evansville
Boston Americans
Bishop Francis Sends Congratulations to 10 Club
Bishop Francis forwards a letter of praise to W H Watkins president of Indianapolis A A dated September 23 1908. The clergy commend the baseball club for winning the pennant with clean and consistent play and note the excellent personnel and conduct. The letter closes with best wishes for the future.
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Francis
Watkins
Indianapolis
Bishop's House
Central Avenue
W. H. Watkins
Indianapolis A. A
Joseph M. Francis
Featherweight state title prelims chart at Olson-Link event
The preliminaries for the Olson-Link contest at Tomlinson Hall on October 1 feature Harry Huckemeyer against Young Stewart, George Morris versus Bob Nixon, and George Gandalf facing Charlie Goodrich. Wick Davidson, manager of fighters, plans future Olson preliminaries to recruit top local talent.
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Tomlinson Hall
Harry Huckemeyer
Young Stewart
George Morris
Bob’’ Nixon
George Gandalf
Charlie Goodrich
Wick” Davidson
Olson
Baseball Scores and Highlights From Yesterday’s Games
Red right hander Big Jack Rowan beat Covaleski 1 0 at Phil lies park. Boston won 7 2 and 4 1 over St Louis as pitchers thwarted the bats. Brooklyn fell to Pittsburgh 2 1 in a pitchers duel Leifield beat Wilhelm. Detroit faults and Chicago White Sox win 3 2 in ten innings. Cleveland breezes past New York 9 3 extending streak to ten. Manager Lajoie hit thrice by pitch. Bliss Native Herbs and The Gem Laundry ads appear at end.
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Jack Rowan
Covaleski
Phillies
Boston
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Leifield
Wilhelm
Schmidt
Detroit
Donovan
Young
Bush
Indianapolis
Chicago White Sox
Philadelphia
Athletics
Chicago
Cleveland
New York
Chesbro
Birmingham
Rhoads
Lajoie
Cubs Giants Tie Revealed After Polo Grounds Controversy
New York and Chicago ended 1 1 in a dispute over Merkle running to the clubhouse after Bridwell's ninth inning hit. Umpires Emslie and O'Day ruled a tie. McGraw asserts New York won, while Chicago plans to seek a decision if the opponent fails to appear for a double header.
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New York
Cubs
Giants
McGraw
Hope Fades in Tigers Rank as Cobb Benched
Detroit, Sept 4 There is strong doubt about the Tigers unity and effort this season with frequent losses and sloppiness since Sept 1. Report says certain players are throwing games for batting averages and Ty Cobb is largely useless after his marriage while Manager Jennings bans wedding bells for players.
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Detroit
Cobb
Tiger
Jennings
Temagami guides offer expert canoe trips and fishing
Temagami locals showcase birch bark canoe heritage and superior guiding for summer travelers. Visitors may enjoy standout fishing and hunting, with easy access via the Grand Trunk Railway. Free descriptive publication available from G W Vaux, Chicago.
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Great North Country
Nimrod
Temagami
Temagami Lakes
Grand Trunk Railway System
G. W. Vaux
Merchants Loan and Trust Building
Chicago
Harvester and Citation Lead In Stock Farm Futurity
In Columbus Ohio on September 24 the Harvester won the Stock Farm Futurity and Citation paced a fastest heat on the Grand Circuit by beating Hedgewood Bay in the free-for-all pace. Citation also defeated Hedgewood Boy as heavy betting favorite. The Harvester earned 8000 dollars with Leading Lady 800 and Justo 250. time records include 2 08% for the heat and 2 01% for another.
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Indianapgolis Sun
Columbus
Harvester
Citation
Hedgewood Bay
Fitzpatrick selections at Gravesend race day picks
Nashville American notes the selection card with outfits for each race at Gravesend. Besom in the third race is a best bet along with Durante in the fifth and The Gardener in the sixth race. The column presents the betting guidance and humorous aside about truthfulness.
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Gravesend
Belle of the Ball
Taboo
Nasturtium
Waterspeed
Jimmy Lane
Pirate
Besom
Delirium
Peter Quince
Montport
the Squire
Adamsee
Dorante
Frank Gill
Golden Pearl
the Gardener
Etherial
Harlem Maid
Durante
Federals win all six in G straight wing bowling opening
In the Independent Bowling league opening, the Federals swept the Carriers in six straight games. The Centrals took four from the Manhattans, while Deweys E F M Anonyms and Shermans split evenly. Highest score reached 848 by KFM in their debut, and F Wishmeier of Anonyms hit the only 214.
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Federals
Centrals
Manhattans
Deweys
Anonyms
Shermans
Eastern League to Probe Final Series Scandal Claims
Pat Powers of the Eastern League will investigate charges by Newark manager George Stallings against Baltimore and Providence following the season end in Providence. Baltimore loss helped Providence overtake Newark for second place, with the games noted as unusually lopsided and prompting suspicions of deliberate player surrender.
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Newark
N. J
Pat Powers
George Stallings
Providence
Baltimore
Grays
Ketchell Shows Nerve as Papke Fails to Hit
New York report recounts Stenley Ketchell pitching a comeback in Frisco after Papke jabbed him early. Ketchell claims Papke cannot punch, recounts being knocked down five times and finishing 11 rounds before the sponge was thrown, vowing to be ready for a rematch.
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Tad
New York
Stenley Ketchell
Frisco
Papke
Milwaukee
Butler college football set for first scrimmage against Winona
Long haired players at Butler read Plato and Walter Camp and prepare for a practice contest with Winona next Saturday as a physical diagnostic for both teams. Thomas, from Shore Ridge, impressed veterans with a powerful boot as Hartley Schmid and McKay joined in armor during yesterday’s session.
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Plato
Walter Camp
Butler College
Winona
Butler
Thomas
Shoreridge
Hartley
Schmid
McKay
Queer Play At Ohio Street Grounds In 1899 Replayed
President Watkins recalls a controversial 1899 game at Ohio Street Grounds between St. Paul and Indianapolis. A line drive hit led to a crowd disruption after Eddie Burke scored, Chaunsey Fisher contested first, Hoghever ruled an out, and the run counted. Ban Johnson voided the run, ordering the game replayed due to a forced run decision.
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Watkins
Ohio Street Grounds
New York
St. Paul
Indianapolis
Eddie Burke
Chaunsey Fisher
Burke
Hoghever
Fisher
Baseball matchups listed for today in two leagues
National League features Cincinnati at Philadelphia Chicago at New York and Pittsburg at Brooklyn. American League games include Philadelphia at Detroit New York at Chicago Boston at St. Louis and Washington at Cleveland.
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National
Lee Eclubs
New York
Chicago
Pittsbur
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Boston
Brooklyn St. Louis
Eas
Cleveland
Ceeeeseeems
Cere
Detroit
St. Louis
Washington
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Baseball Scores and Standings From Morning Card
Report lists multiple results: Cincinnati 1 Philadelphia 0. Pittsburg 2 Brooklyn 1. New York 2 Chicago 1. Boston 7 St. Louis 2 in game one. Boston 4 St. Louis 1 in game two. Cleveland 9 New York 3. Chicago 3 Philadelphia 2 in 0 innings. Boston 4 Detroit 1. St. Louis 5 Washington 4.
Atkins to Meet All-Professionals at South Side Park
The Atkins team will play the All-Professionals at South Side Park on Sunday. The Reserves clash with the A. B. C.'s in a Brighton Beach battle royal scheduled for Sunday.
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Atkins
Brighton Beach
Joe Jackson quits pro baseball for home life and wife
The baseball phenom Joe Jackson abandons the Philadelphia club, returning to Greenville, S C, after his sixteen year old wife pleads for home. Connie Mack lists him on the black list, barring any further organized play.
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Joe Jackson
Greenville
S. C
Jackson
Philadelphia
Tommie Stouch
Stouch
Charlotte
Conais Mack
Seybold
Mack
Quaker City
Connie Mack
Goodby
Stoner
Drexel Biddle and Jack O'Brien Battle to Draw in Philadelphia
A J Drexel Biddle and Philadelphia Jack O'Brien fought to a draw after six brutally even rounds in a private Walnut Street gym. Both boxers endured heavy punishment and appeared unable to continue, but officials and friends agreed to settle the feud at a later date.
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Indianapolis. Sur
Philadelphia
A. J. Drexel Biddle
Jack O’brien
Aix
Walnut Street Gymnasium
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