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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1903

Page

7

Purdue Confident On State Football Honors

Lafayette Aug 15 Purdue University grows confident for a record football season with training to start, a Sept 20 opener at Carver, and plans for a strong slate including Notre Dame on Thanksgiving. Field upgrades, new draining tech, and campus enthusiasm support Coach Cutts and Manager Leslie as Purdue aims to win the state pennant and reverse last year’s results.

Pecal Indianapolis Journal Lafayette Ind Purdue University Tippecanoe River The Athletic Association Delphi Harvard Cutts Leslie Stuart Field Purdue Farm Ainmaner Leslie Wabash Culver Military Academy Franklin Chicago Ilinois Oberlin Indiana Indianapolis Northwestern Kentucky University Lexington de Pauw Notre Dame Purdue Tippecanoe Crimson Tac Vcs Boilermakers State University Boys Irish South Bend

Purdue picks for upcoming season football lineup

The article outlines Purdue football plans with McManus at tackle, potential return of Vivo Smith to tackle, Krull and Mills as ends, and aull likely kicking. Leslie departs to manage the athletic association, affecting kicking. Training quarters at Purdue are being prepared, baths installed, squad room completed by month end for the team's return.

Rollast Bev Sudaan McManus Northwestern Vivo Smith Indiana Krull Mills Aull Leslie

Earlham in the Race for Football Honors

Earlham College builds a fast, skilled team for the upcoming season with seven returning varsity players and several experienced new candidates from Kansas City, Fairmont, Spiceland, and Washington College. Coach Miller directs individualized mail drills as practice begins September 14, with a schedule featuring DePauw, Indiana University, Wittenberg, Franklin, University of Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Wabash, and Rose Polytechnic.

Indianapolis Journal Paoli Ind Stout Earlham Plain Stanley Clark Brunson Hetrick Leggett Macy Hobbs Shortridge High School Kansas City High School Fairmont Academy Spiceland Academy Washington College Miller de Pauw University Richmond Indiana University Bloomington Wittenburg Springfield Franklin University of Indianapolis Indianapolis University of Cincinnati Wabash Crawfordsville Rose Polly

Cogswell's triple lifts South Bend in pitchers' duel

South Bend defeats Marion and Terre Haute wins over Dayton in long games. Fort Wayne beats Grand Rapids. Wheeling outslugged Evansville in ten innings. Cogswell's three-run hit with bases loaded keys South Bend’s victory. Fort Wayne, Terre Haute, and Wheeling also posted wins with strong pitching and late offense.

Evansville Wheeling Terre Haute Dayton South Bend Marion Grand Rapids Fort Warne Ind Cogswell Rhe Marion Merriman Fort Wayne al Evansville Mt Ol Wheeling Nanan

Honors the Britons at Glenview Golf Club visit

President F S James of Glenview lists a mixed Oxford Cambridge golf lineup for an exhibition at Glenview. Captains Lowe and Waller set pairs for tomorrow while H C Egan Norman Hunter and others vie for match wins amid a split field of Exmoor Riverside Onwentsia and Cambridge rivals. An eighth annual women’s tournament at Onwentsia begins with 54 players in the first round.

Chicago James Glenview Golf Club Oxford-Cambridge Golfing Society Lowe Glenview Links Waller H. C. Egan Norman Hunter Wheaton Louis N. James Glenview J. A. T. Bramston Oxford Exmoor Cambridge Walter E. Egan Onwentsia Club

Hoosiers Dominate Miller Attack In Minneapolis Victory

Indianapolis wins 8 to 5 in a high scoring opener as Hoosier bats overpower Minneapolis pitching. Hoghever stars on base and in the field while Yeager’s hitters manage little against Tom Williams and Dick Williams. Series resumes with doubleheaders at Kansas City, St. Paul, and Milwaukee.

Indianapolis Minneapolis Columbus Kansas City St. Paul Louisville Milwaukee Toledo D. St. Paul Pertenstecess Toledo Evesé Ave

Kerwin to Be a Red in Louisville Trade

George Tebeau owner manager of Louisville announced Kerwin was traded to Cincinnati for a return with details pending. Kerwin will join Cincinnati at season end and play in Louisville next season alongside teams in Memphis New Orleans Birmingham Montgomery Little Rock Shreveport Nashville Atlanta and other schedules.

Paul Minn George Tebeau Louisville Dan. Kerwin Cincinnati Tebeau Kerwin Memphis New Orleans Birmingham Montgomery Little Rock Shreveport Nashville Atlanta

Ewing of Cincinnati Shuts Out New York in One-Hit Game

In New York Aug 18 Cincinnati pitcher Ewing delivered a brilliant one hit shutout against the Giants struck out five and allowed only a single hit as Cincinnati defeated New York 7 to 0. McGinnity was knocked out in the eighth inning with Cronin finishing. Attendance 4 747. Also St Louis beat Brooklyn 8 to 6 as Brown and Jones struggled with errors and poor fielding.

Kansas City Columbus Durham Col. Rothfuss Arndt Gear Nance Smith Clingman Raymer Bannon Grady Mellor Turner Loewe Dorner Gibson Umpiire Cunningham Milwaukee Elliott Toledo Donahue Kileinow Schaub Hemph'l Viox Ganley Hemphill Kieinon McGill Ellett Uae New York Cincinnati Ewing McGinnity Cronin N.Y. A.bh.o.ae. Cin A.b.h.lo Kelley Dolan Beckley Daly Corcoran Steinfeldt Lauder Emslie and Moran Brooklyn St. Louis Brooklyns Jones McCreery Brown Donovan Rhoades Feld St. L A. B.hlo A.B. Farrell Strang Khyan Brooklyn I Farrell Smoot Dunleavy Burke Brain Ryan Dobbs Doyle Dahlen Hackett Jordan Hurst Chicago Tannehill Washee Holmes Moran Isbell Robinson Greene Clarke Oneen Agoon Oughlin Tanhill Merr Slattery Patterson Wilson Kittredge Washington Holmes Callahan Magoon Selbach M. Tannehill Oblé Son O. Patterson Connolly Philadelphia Waddell Phila Burkett Hartsel Martin Hill Anderson Reybold Wallace Cross Seybold Murphy M. Cross Murp Heldrich Dow Wright Sehreck Harteel Wendell Pears Cleveland Boston Young Cleve Ifa Tae Collins Sis Lee Ele Stahl Freeman Hickman M'C Stahl Reli Collins Rae Eee

Detroit Drops Doubleheader to New York in Aggressive Split

Detroit loses both ends of a doubleheader to New York in a day of sharp ball. Chesbro edges Donovan in the opener with a shutout as Ganzel and Williams supply the lone Detroit runs. The second game features Tannehill’s strong pitching and Detroit’s bats going silent as New York cruises to victory.

Buelow New York Detroit Ganzel Chesbro Donovan Conroy Keeler Williams Long Carr O'Loughlin N.Y. Ee Elberfeld Wehine Davis Mfri'd Qconnor Tanhill

Cyclist Franks Kramer Hurt in Ten Mile Championship

In Providence at the Coliseum a ten mile professional race ended with a spill that badly injured Frank Kramer. Iver Lawson won, Root second, McFarland third, with Fenn also noted among the field. King and John Bedell involved in the crash.

Providence Frank Kramer King John Bedell Iver Lawson Root McFarland Anl Fenn

McLean Wins One-Hour Motor Pace at Charles River Park

In Boston on August 1 Hugh McLean beat James Moran and Benny Munroe in a one hour motor paced race. McLean covered forty eight miles three laps while Munroe finished forty six miles three laps. An earlier crash left Kramer bruised but not seriously hurt.

Kramer Boston Mass Hugh McLean James F. Moran Benny Munroe Charles River Park Munroe

Commercial League approves club standings at Grand Hotel

At a Commercial League meeting in the Grand Hotel President Frank G Lowry and club reps laid out the standings. Wassons lead with 16 played 12 won 26 losses . Atkins and Express figures follow while Shea replaces Qualters as umpire for Kahns vs Y M S at Fairview Park next Sunday. Ollie Chill to umpire Garfield Park match Wassons vs Harmon Hall with Atkins and Adams Express set for Capitol City Park under Queiser.

Grand Hotel Frank G. Lowry Pet Wassons Kahns A Atkins Express Thomas Shea Qualters Shea Fairview Park Ollie Chill Garfield Park Harmon Hall Atkins and Adams Express Capitol City Park Queieser

Auto Meet Ready for Two Races in Kokomo

Barney Oldfield and Tom Cooper with the Red Devil and No. 999 arrive in Kokomo for Thursday races. They will contest a five mile purse of 1000 dollars and a one mile event for the world record on a half mile track plus four other events with large purses. This set will be the greatest auto meet ever seen in Indiana.

Indianapolis Journal Kokomo Ind Barney Oldfield Tom Cooper Cooper Oldfield Indiana

Hermis Beats Irish Lad at Saratoga in Merchants Handicap

Hermis defeated Irish Lad by three lengths in the Merchants' and Citizens' handicap at a mile and an eighth. Palette ridden by James R. Keene wins the third race, while Abdell and Plaudit colt Ad dell claim other prizes amid a strong, fast-track day with four starters in the feature.

Saratoga N. Y Hermis Masterman James R. Keene Rigodon Irish Lad Palette J. E. Madden Abdell Flying Ship O'Neill Payne Fern Claude J. Daly the Regent Forehand Beverly Ayer Scoffer Springer Gannon For Luck Hicks Mineola T. Burns the Merchants Odom Redfern Merecury Yellow Hammer H. Callahan Easy Street J. Martin Tribe's Hill Partnership Annan

Nellie Bawn and Jim Ferrin win at Ft Erie

Buffalo blank August 18 Nellie Bawn and Jim Ferrin both 15 to 1 win head finishes at Ft Erie. Laurier ties five furlongs track record. race-by-race summaries note winners, seconds, thirds with times and payouts including Vitality Silver Foam Jim Ferrin Nelly Bawn Eda Riley Nelie Bawn Fourier and Stewardess as listed performers.

Jim Ferrin Lil Nette Volney Eda Riley Wire In Nelile Bawn Tom Kingsley Fairbury Fourier Orderly Juvenal

Western Stars Seek Challenge With Elgins For Purse Match

Western Stars base ball club seeks a purse match with the Elgins. They invite other teams in or out of Indiana to respond to Td O Danse 32 Bright.

Western Stars Baseball Club Elgins Western Stars Indiana Danse

Hargis Wins Hawthorne Mile by Nose in Thrilling Finish

CHICAGO Aug 12 Hargis captured the mile handicap at Hawthorne in a final stretch photo finish over Glaseful with Helgesen edging Corrigan for second. Weather was clear and track good. The day’s results feature a series of races with varied winners and times, reflecting a competitive program.

Chicago Hargis Hawthorne Helgesen Corrigan Glaseful Liberty Bell Otis My Gem Adkins Fox H. Phillips Rhine Zira Glassful Sillipey Linguist Robbins Bessie McCarthy Bonner John Ee Floyd Wilson Mele Mezzo Martinmas Federal Wonderly

Ben Adkins Wins Kinloch Park Feature Race

Ben Adkins won the feature at Kinloch Park with a late run despite Rainland as favorite. Fenian and Hugh McGowan followed. track fast. Also notes several races with Temptress and Sid Silver among other winners and a Hawthorne sale listing horses over 90 dollars.

ST. Louis Ben Adkins Kinloch Park Rainland Fenian Hugh McGowan Temptress George Sting Dwell Eliza Cook Watson Sid Silver Higgins Stub D. Austin Mimo Fogg Fugurtha Howell Ledas Una Price I Mner Bridwell Mallory C. Bonner Nearest Hottentot Fauntleroy Hile Irish Jewel W. Watson Montana Peeress Bybe

Burglars Enter Harlem Home Hit by Robbery

Chicago report states the residence of Rome Respass, owner of the horse Dick Welles, in Harlem was broken into. burglars took about $14.60 in cash and diamonds, with roughly equal loss attributed to Mr and jockey Dominick who share the home.

Chicago Rome Respass Dick Welles Harlem Dominick Respass

Western men win at Newport in national lawn tennis

Western doubles champions Kreigh Collins and L H Waldner defeated Eastern champions Moel combe Ward and Leo E Ware in straight sets on the Casino courts. Collins showcased brilliant play and flawless serving, with Waldner steadying support. Ward and Ware failed to repeat early season form, and the match highlighted Collins’s prolific serving and Ward’s uneven strokes.

Newport R. L Kreigh Collins L. H. Waldner Moelcombe Ward Leo E. Ware Colling Collins Waldner Ward Ware Longwood Nigres W. J. Clothier B.C. Pb Philadelphia Right

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