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Newspaper

Kansas City Star

Location

Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1908

Page

6

Umpire Blamed As Kane Sparks Bench War in Series

The Columbus Dispatch reports in the Indianapolis Kansas City series a second game flare up with umpire criticism aimed at Steve Kane. Swan and Beckley were disciplined amid a disputed fair ball call and ensuing scores as tensions rose.

Steve Kane Swan Kane Steve Ducky Aniston Howley Indianapolis Beckley Perry Werden Columbus Dispatch

Kane the Umpire Faces Backlash in Kansas City Games

The article details Umpire Kane’s controversial rulings in Kansas City games. Players Beckley Cross Neighbors and Werden clash with Kane over calls and banishments to the clubhouse. Fans and other umpires criticize Kane amid a season of tumult and disputed decisions.

Beckley Kane Jake Burt Kane Erden Werden Perry Swan Howley Kansas City O'Brien Cross A. A Onte Amire Bierhalter

Slagle Rounds Into Form for Hoosiers

Walter Slagle, a star rubber adorner for Carr, is rounding into condition and expected to share heavy work for the Hoosiers when the season heats up. Slagle was secured by Indianapolis management from the St Paul lineup. He was in poor shape previously.

Walter Slagle Carr

Slagle Shines as Blues Struggle to Rout Rivals

The pitcher Slagle showed top form last season, delivering a smooth motion to first base and catching many slow leads off the bag. He remains a tough adversary for the Blues, hard to rout.

Slagle Blues

Illinois Defeats Chicago in Track and Field Meet

The University of Illinois beat the University of Chicago 67 to 58 in a combined field and track meet. Merriam won the 440 yard dash and Chicago’s Schommer excelled in high jump and hammer throw. Keene’s Superman injured at Belmont park during the Metropolitan Handicap raises uncertainty about future starts.

Chicago Maroons Cuamraron, Sr University of Illinois University of Chicago Chicago Merriam Illinois Jeago Inois Schommer New York James BR. Keene Superman Brooklyn Belmont Park Commando James Rowe Keene

Quinn Changes Position In Indianapolis Game

The summary notes Bob Quinn, long time infield, moving to right field during a game at Indianapolis. He admits the move and says he meant to play the position properly, acknowledging a misplay that cost his team.

Bill Friel Bill Renova Friel Williamsport Charley Atherton Tommy Poorman Poorman Columbus Dispatch Quinn Bob Quinn Indianapolis Maneges

Amateur Baseball Notes Highlight Local Tryouts and Games

Amateur baseball notes list players seeking signings with teams such as the Baby Blues and Lincoln High Schools. Diplomats report at Blum's Park at 1 30 tomorrow. multiple teams schedule games at Hiam's Park and other venues with contact calls.

Eric McCleay Baby Blues Bert Olson Lincoln High Schools Diplomats Blum's Park Franklin Institutes of West Hiam's Park Fitwells Sheffield Clarence Bell Larry Wallace Dodson Blues Hell Bruham & Perkins East Perkins Woodlawn Blues Franklin Dean Diamond Brick Co 1. C Swope Park Marfording Poaters W. H. Wiles C. F. Woolfs River Park Wiles Riverview Smithville Grays Smithville Depot Second Wyandotte Sex Tex Club Brun Werr Cherry Street Akee Swope Parks Swope Rosedales Yaguars Blue Spri Tooe Lota Bele Wathen Cand Louis Rich Jimmie Mack Chaveren Gus Neiningers Star Baseball Association Care Hue Star Paper Mill Thirteenth Street Blues Ayers Charlie Will Daniel Freeman Jock Fairmount

Blue Diamond Coaches Rally Crowd at Kansas City Meet

A packed Convention Hall in Kansas City saw Kansas City Athletic Club coaches rally support for ward school track teams during a playgrounds meet. Spectators from the gallery teased hopefuls while coaches and officials managed events, with the bean bag race proving a crowd favorite and enthusiasm spreading through the arena.

Convention Hall Kansas City Athletic Club Ward School Billy Wiloth Harry Thomas Roof Garden Bean Delaney Kansas City

Burns Losing Popularity in British Debate Over Burns Johnson Fight

Lord Lonsdale urged Burns to accept similar financial terms as former champions and questioned Burns right to fix the stake. Johnson gains sympathy in English sport with calls him champion, while Burns faces public disfavor and may fight Squires in June at the N A Sporting Club. Jay Gould wins two sets to take the world amateur court tennis title at the Queen's Club in London.

Lord Lonsdale Tommy Burns Jack Johnson Philadelphia Lonsdale Burns Johnson Boshter Bill" Squires Na’ Sporting Club of London Lompon Jay Gould Eustace Miles Queen’s Club

Ohio Troops Overworked as Night Riders Fight Looms

Captain R W Knauss of the Columbus troopers asked for more forces in the Southern Ohio tobacco district after reporting overwork. Assistant adjutant general Kautzman said troops will be redistributed to ease fatigue and no reinforcements are expected at this time.

Jenny Jackson Columbus Jim Jackson Baltimore Jim Alwo Wilbert Robinson Columbus di Columbus, O R. W. Knauss Ohio Tobacco District Kautzman

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