Baseball Standings and Results From The Era
American League standings show New York leading with 25 wins, Philadelphia 28 losses, and Cleveland 19 at 14, Detroit 16. National League lists Philadelphia and Boston among leaders with varied results. Yesterday’s games include Louisville, Kansas City, St Paul, Columbus, Minneapolis, and others with multiple inning counts and key pitchers noted.
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Local Amateur Ball Notes and Memorial Day Schedule
The 1900 Cataracts meet Capitol City EK at Brookside diamond No 2 in a Memorial Day double-header starting 2 p.m. The Cataracts lost to Brooklyn 3 2 Sunday. Various teams announce practices, games, and meetings across moving schedules including Riverside Diamond No 2 312.30 Sunday and telegrams for contact numbers.
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Brookside Diamond
Memorial Day
Brooklyn
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Arsenals
Anti-Saloon League official resigns over enforcement strain
E. J. Davis former Chicago district superintendent resigns saying prohibition enforcement is too great a strain. He will devote time to the Association for Better Government which he describes as broader in scope than prohibition.
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United Press
Chicago
Anti- Saloon League
E. J. Davis
Davis
Association For Better Government
Railroad Labor Board May Rebuke Pennsy
The United States Railroad Labor Board was expected to publicly rebuke the Pennsylvania Railroad for dealing directly with its men through company unions rather than through established labor bodies. The road refused to order an election among union clerks if nonemployees appeared on the ballot.
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United Areas
Chicago
Pennsylvania Railroad
United States Railroad Labor Board
Pennsylvania
Four Held in Shooting in Pontius Case, Police Chief Shot
Four men were held today as suspects in the Monday shooting of William King chief of police and in the robbing of Roscoe Pontius. The incident occurred in Rochester Indiana pulling a detective investigation into the crime.
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Rochester
Ind
Roscoe Pontius
William King
Kilbane to Defend Feather Crown in Polo Grounds Bout
Johnny Kilbane is a 7 to 5 favorite to defend his featherweight title against Eugene Criqui at the Polo Grounds next Saturday afternoon. Kilbane’s measured training and ring savvy are cited by experts as advantages, while Criqui is praised as a war hero with a strong punch and iron jaw despite US wartime hardship.
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United Press
New York
Johnny Kilbane
Eugene Criqui
Polo Grounds
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Verdun
Women’s National Bowling Tourney Set for Indianapolis
The women’s national bowling tournament will be staged in Indianapolis next spring with bids from local alleys. The event likely runs the third week of April. Mrs Zoe Quinn of Chicago accepted the invitation on behalf of the association, and Kansas City withdrew its bid in favor of Indianapolis.
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Zoe Quinn
Chicago
Women's National Bowling Association
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Wounded Boy Remains in School After Revolver Accident
Walter McKinney took a small revolver from home to shoot cans. It exploded and lodged in his foot. Afraid to tell his parents he hid the injury at school all day and only confessed after becoming ill and missing time.
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Times
Franklin
Nld
Walter McKinney
Coroner Probes Death of Mrs Emma Grunert in City
Mrs Emma Grunert 39 died at city hospital from internal injuries. Coroner Robinson investigates as acquaintances note three years of ill health. Address 416 West Washington Street. Died early today.
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City Hospital
Washington St
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Government Seeds Fail in Whitley County Gardeners
Government garden seeds failed to germinate for many Whitley County gardeners this year. Reported across the county, several plots produced little to no sprouts, mirroring a broader season of disappointing yields for local growers.
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Whitley County
City urged fair dealing during race period
A secretary manager from the Chamber of Commerce appeals to citizens to ensure visitors have a positive experience. The notice urges reporting any complaints to the Better Business Bureau and emphasizes responsibility for service, courtesy, honesty, and square dealing during the race period.
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Better Business Bureau
G. KE. Olwin
Chamber of Commerce
Lincoln
Smith and Jones In Golf Dispute Over Lost Ball Rule
Two players Smith and Jones compete with one hole decided after Jones failed to locate his ball. Jones conceded the hole to Smith though the rules indicate a penalty and proper play from near the lost ball spot. The incident prompts clarification of lost ball procedure and water hazard drop options.
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Jones
Smits
Merriken Defeats Curtis For State Three Cushion Title
Dick Merriken defeated William Curtis at Cooler No 1 parlor with a late rally to win the state three cushion cue crown. The final night score was 59 to 31 and Merriken led 150 to 110 in the match.
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William Curtis
Dick Merriken
Purdue at Notre Dame Chi cago at Lafayette Saturday
Purdue baseball travels to South Bend for a return game with Notre Dame. Campbell likely to pitch for the Boilermakers. A double header with Chicago is planned for next Saturday at Stuart field.
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Lafayette
Special Lafayette
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Purdue
South Bend
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Stuart Field
Nick Altrock Returns as Burlesque Pitcher for Navy Game
Annapolis May 29 Nick Altrock the famed baseball clown pitched for Washington in a burlesque game against the Naval Academy. He had not pitched since his White Sox world series triumphs in 1996. The exhibition featured theatrical antics as Altrock took the mound for theAL club.
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United News
Annapolis
Nick Altrock
White Sox
Washington
Naval Academy
Police ban on smoking while on duty shocks Fort Wayne force
Fort Wayne police officers are prohibited from smoking cigars cigarettes or pipes on duty in an order issued by Chief William Celler. Violations will be punished by days off without pay.
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United Press
FT. Wayne
William Celler
Billiards Match At Claypool Parlor
Local billiards event at the Claypool Billiard Parlors features matches shaping neighborhood recreation with players competing for top honors in a lively afternoon session.
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Claypool
Foot Action Important Factor in Golf
Western Open Champion GAIN discusses proper golf footwork to prevent slices. He outlines a square stance with firm footing and describes the sequence of left and right foot actions during backswing and downswing, warning against excessive pivoting and toe weight.
Butler Tackles Wisconsin On Big Ten Baseball Day
Butler College of Indianapolis defeated several western Conference teams and aims for another win as they meet Wisconsin at Madison. Griges delivered four hits including a triple and a double driving in multiple runs while Staton struck out ten and allowed six hits in the victory.
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Staton
Maroons
Butler
Indiana
Purdue
Ohio State
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Illinois
Technical High and Short Ridge Face City Baseball Showdown
Technical High School and Short Ridge meet today at 3 o clock in the city baseball series fourth game and second Tech vs Shortridge clash. Tech seeks a win to force a tie with Manual, which has two wins and none losses, while Tech has one win and one loss. Shortridge has yet to win a game.
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Shortridge
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Technical
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Trusty Tries Escape Delays Elkhart Parole Plan
Rex Hunter of Elkhart 23 a trusty at the State reformatory was sent to Michigan City after an attempted escape Monday. He had been slated for parole in February but will now serve a two year sentence. Also included are brief boxing results from Cleveland and Akron on May 29.
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Ind
Rex Hunter
Elkhart
State Reformatory
Michigan City
Fowler Improves After Suspicious Poison Case at City Hospital
Gideon P. Fowler of 116 West Walnut Street was found speechless in his room Monday and treated at the city hospital for suspected poison. Doctors reported he was greatly improved today.
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City Hospital
Suit Missing From Spink Arms Hotel Detective Report
Farmer N. Moore of the Spink Arms Hotel reports a brown suit valued at $30 missing and filed with police today. The incident centers on Moore and the hotel location amid a local loss investigation.
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Farmer N. Moore
Spink-Arms Hotel
Shelby Gusher Tops Dempary Gibbons Fight Hype
Shelby Mont May 29 reports a 3000 barrel gusher flooding ten acres in the Mid Northern fields near Shelby. The event adds to July 4 excitement surrounding the Dempary Gibbons fight as locals anticipate further spectacle.
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United Preas
Shelby
Mont
College Baseball Upsets Highlight Busy Week
Michigan defeats Ohio State and Butler while Chicago edges Washington and Navy wins 15 to 1. The results show a mix of college teams posting notable wins and large scoring differentials in midweek play.
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Ohio State
Butler
Chicago
Washington
Navy
Tribe Sharpens Batting Eyes for Twin Bill
Jack Hendricks led a long batting practice at Washington Park as the Indians prepared for a Wednesday double header with the Louisville Colonels. Gus Bono may pitch one game while fans anticipate a Memorial Day crowd similar to last year.
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Washington Park
Louisville Colonels
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Kansas City
O Dowd Defeats Ames In Ten Rounds Here
Muncie May 28 Mickey O Dowd of Muncie beat Akron Ohio's Willie Ames in ten rounds. O Dowd won four rounds to Ames two with four even. It was announced Johnny Tun dee would meet the winner next month.
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Muncie
Ind
Mickey Ydowd
Muncie Feather
Willie Ames
Akron
Ohio
O'Dowd
Ames
Johnny Tundee
Night boxing show schedules thirty six rounds at Ball Park Arena
The Washington Park card features Don Carson vs Maxie Epstein bantams and a main event of Johnny Sheppard of Boston vs Bud Taylor of Terre Haute. The program lists eight, eight, ten, and ten round bouts with local and out of town fans expected and weigh ins set for 8 o clock at 116 E. Ohio St. The first bout begins at 8:30 with Howard Wiggam and Frank Barry refereeing.
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Akron
Joe Pegaliani
Louisville
Johnny Sheppard
Boston
Bud Taylor
Terre Haute
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Ohio St
Don Carson
Maxie Epstein
Jimmy Dalton
Jackie Barnhart
Benny Levy
Howard Wiggam
Frank Barry
Leonard Meets Pinkie Mitchell In Ten Round Bout
Benny Leonard fights Pinkie Mitchell for a chance to hold three titles by autumn. The lightweight champion seeks his own title, Mitchell’s and Mickey Walker’s welterweight crown. Pinkie aims to avenge his brother Ritchie, whom Leonard stopped twice.
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Pinkie Mitchell
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Leonard
Ritchie
Wier wins Frenzel gold at Manual High School gym contest
George Wier earned the Frenzel gold medal for the youth with the best series of tests in the physical training department at Manual High School. He scored 927 in the ten events, with a maximum 100 points per event and 1,000 total. William Stewart, a senior, scored 915 for silver. Gola Emery won bronze with 962.
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Manual High School
Aiiver
William Stewart
Gola Emery
Dirt track race set at Funk Lake speedway
A crack field of dirt track drivers will race Wednesday at the remodeled Funk Motor Speedway at Funk's Lake. The turns have been honked for a speed of 75 miles an hour. Homer Ormsby of Ft. Wayne, winner of the recent dirt track event at Indianapolis, is entered.
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Winchester
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Funk Motor Speedway
Funk's Lake
Homer Ormsby
Ft. Wayne
Indianapolis
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