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Newspaper

Kansas City Star

Location

Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1908

Page

6

Blues Play Crossmen In Three Game Set Defeat Series

Blues were outplayed in field by Indianapolis and Milwaukee clubs while bats remained competitive. Blues won two of three against Columbus and Kansas City but fell short in defense, with Louisville outfielders handling Crossmen effectively.

Indianapolis Milwanukee Blues AB. R Insas City T.C Penin Bpie Ledoaris Emnery Battin SH. Ave Columbus Keness City Ole Fielding Louisville A.B. R Cy Saber P.O. T.C Elves Hoosiers

Oyler to Sit Out Sunday Games and Weekday Play

Minneapolis fans think the club would be stronger if Oyler skipped weekday games as well. The Toledo News Bee notes Smith played last Sunday and the prior one, while President Bryce has heard from pitcher Joe Lee who recently spoke about his plans to join here and play with Co-.

Tiink Andy Oyler Smith Minneapolis Oyler Toledo Harris Bryce Joe Lee

Baseball questions not answered on Main 20

The note states that baseball questions will not be answered on Main 20. It clarifies the policy and directs readers to alternative sources or channels for baseball inquiries.

Columbus Dope On Indianapolis and Player Changes

Joe Columbus writes he is strength slow to report for duty after malaria. He will join the coluiaie club when fit. Carr’s men fight hard with defensive play. Flood’s outburst in St Paul leads to possible suspension. A long list of player releases and options follows as teams reshuffle rosters across the American Association.

Lumbus Joe Coluaie Columbus Indianapolis Carr Fom Milwaukee Marquare Bush Brown Ohse Playera American Association Wisconsin-Ilinois National Association Peoria Tevis Terre Haute Seite Louisville Topeka Emery Olson Washington William Sudhoff Rilesville A. J. Wisser Springfield Tony Anderson St. Paul Wausau Dominik W. T. Miller Wagner Spokane W. R B. Stevens Ima A. Reilly Thomas Toledo Des Moines Anderson Zanesville Kenworthy Fisher Ty Ianapolis Nashville John Seigte Kansas City Thomas Y Cote

Miller Blues Series Ends With Seventh Place Finish

In a Minneapolis Columbus series the Millers beat the Blues three times in four games. Verrine collected three hits in three at bats. Jimmy Burke sat out due to suspension while the team limped home in seventh place.

Millers Blues Verrine

Ketchel Papke Title Bout Set for June Date in Milwaukee

Ketchel and Papke fixed for a championship bout June 4 to decide the 154 pound title before the Milwaukee Boxing Club. Ketchel, after workouts, says he can make weight with a one week postponement avoided. Referee selection pending, with Hogan Wallace or Eddy vee as top candidates.

Grand Rapida Mill.Walker Stanley Ketchel Billy Papke Milwaukee Boxing Club Joe O'Connor Ketchel

Johnson Ready to Meet All Comers for Title

London May 25 Jack Johnson the Negro heavyweight declares through the Sports man his claim to the world title by default of Tommy Burns He says Burns avoids a meeting and mocks Burns numerous offers as a merit farce Johnson offers to fight for the championship and to give Burns the first chance.

London Jack Johnson Sportsman Tommy Burns Johnson Burn Burne America Burns

Penne! Puts Down Pena In Sassing Incident At Field

Lee Cooley struck twice and sent a two base hit as Penne! raked through a rough practice game. Ned Pettigrew collected three hits in six at bats while Sodas played solid defense. Oklahoma City edged a rival 1 to 0 on an eighth inning second base advancement. Bartlesville leads standings as Tulsa seeks pitching help ahead of season. Mercantile League to meet at Spalding’s on Walnut Street to discuss entering teams including Uchenberger Bros and Bell Telephone Co.

Mercantile League Spalding’s Walnut Street Uchenberger Bros Bell Telephone Companys Postoffice van Noy News

Seventh Warde outpost faces doubleheader at Thirty-third and a

Local clubs announce Sunday games with the Seventh Wards and Sunflowers slated to play the K C Company and Armour Juniors. Brighton Pharmacy Juniors beat Cleveland Blues 14 to 5 with Davidson and Gallagher keying the battery.

National Guard Units to Attend Fort Riley Maneuvers

Fort Leavenworth received a War department order detailing summer maneuvers at Fort Riley. Kansas and Nebraska guards join August 10 to 20, Missouri and Oklahoma August 20 to 30, Iowa and South Dakota September 1 to 10, with units from Fort Des Moines Fort Leavenworth Fort Riley and other posts forming cavalry artillery infantry engineers and signal companies.

Fort Riley Fort Leavenworth Fort Snelling Fort Crook Fort Logan H. Roots Fort D. A. Russell

Hospital investigation underway at City Hall contracts

Richard Fourchy is examining hospital contracts today in the board of public works office. He will inspect the building interior and exterior after collecting contract records for the new general hospital project.

Richard Fourchy Richard Fourchey General Hospital Board of Public Works Office

Local Amateur Baseball Notes from Decoration Day Weekend

Various matches and results across amateur teams. The Marfording Juniors beat M. Keefers 11 to 7. American Chicle Companys defeated Span Express 6 to 2. Centropolis Tigers edged No Counts 7 to 5 and beat E. Kuismanen 11 to 10. Penn Valley Sluggers topped Brewners 10 to 7. Bruna & Perkins won 18 to 5. Ellsworths beat Evanston Park Juniors 6 to 4. Jeffersons 16 Board of Trade Juniors 4. River View Athletics scenes. Chess and Checker club defeated Bentsoms 6 to 4. Rosedales beat Benedicts 9 to 0. numerous practices and upcoming games noted including Decoration Day plans.

Groths Fred Marfording M. Keefers Ellaworths Baucom's American Chicle Companys Span Express Companys Jeffersons Orioles Troost H. Howards Forest Parks Ridgeway Station Centropolis Tigers Tigers L. M. Schuchmans F. H. Teas Peting Valleys West Lwts A. Henry Penn Valley Sluggers Kansas City Scenic van Ney News Centropolis Tiere No Counts E. Kuismanen Grothe American Chicle Company Brewners William Rwin Bruna & Perkins E. B. Te Walter Powers Ellsworths Evanston Park Board of Trade Riverview Athletics Central Avenue Chess and Checker Club Bentons Dietrich Checker Club Rosedales Benedicts Faulkner Penn Valley Slaggers BF. H. Teas G. Wright de Cout Thomas m Ing of McKnight

Bribery Trial of F W Priesmeyer Back in Court

The second trial of Fred W Priesmeyer a St Louis member of the house of delegates began today on bribery charges after a hung jury in the prior month. He also faces a perjury indictment awaiting trial.

St. Louis Fred W. Priesmeyer House of Delegates Priesmyer

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