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The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1903

Page

7

Two Hits Off Kellum Awe Twirls a Great Game

Minneapolis beats Indianapolis 76 to 7 in a tense window of baseball. Kellum pitched well for the Miller nine, but a timely Coulter drive produced the only Hoosier tally. Tamsett starred in the field and at bat, while Yeager disrupted the Millers order with key plays.

Indianapolis Journal Minneapolis Minn Thomas Coulter Southpaw Kellum McIntyre Maloney Watkins Tamsett Apji Kihm Fox Adte Millers Heydon AB. A. H. O. A. E. Onmae Thea Indianapolis GI Doubie Martin Oyler Meintyre Hoghever

Stolen bases and strikeouts highlight unclear game notes

Fragmented baseball notes list players Mart Quine and Schaefer with hits and RBIs, Brashear and Huggins involved, walks on Shannon, Bafley, and bullpen remarks. Pitchers Bohannon Schaefer Jackson Wheeler and umpires Harkell mentioned with left on base and time not fully provided.

Golf at Brookside links planned for Brookside Park

Parks officials may present a proposal to the Park Board this fall to develop a nine or eighteen hole golf course at Brookside Park to relieve crowding at Riverside. A Brookside course is regarded as a moderate cost project and an ideal site for a future links.

Brookside Park Riverside Brookside Park Board

See-Saw Battle as Boston Tops Chicago in Last Inning

In a tense American League tilt Boston defeats Chicago 4 to 2 after a late ninth inning rally. Isbell homered for Chicago with Slattery and White driving in runs. White’s wild pitch sealed Boston’s win. Attendance 1,327. Washington and Cleveland split a pitchers’ duel 2 to 1. Cleveland’s Lajoie and Gochnauer drove in runs. Moore and Dunkle held hitters to five total hits each. Attendance 1,156.

Chicago Isbell White Boston Chiane A.B.H.O Tabell Slattery Freeman C. Stahl Collins German Hermes Stahl Parent Tannehill Ferris Chance Teen Dineen Connolly Cleveland Washington Cleve A. B.H.O Wash Robins'n Sona Steve Dunkle Lajoie Gochnaur Bay Flick Moore Coughlin Clarke Hickman Bradley

Doubleheaders Highlight Central League Action Across Four Teams

Fort Wayne and Grand Rapids split figures in a doubleheader as Evansville fell to Wheeling. Dayton and Terre Haute split, with Bennett and Hart steering the day, while a Wheeling-Evansville opener was halted by rain after six innings. The batters and pitchers included Curtis Ostdiek Miller O’Neil Easton and Thomas.

Fort Wayne Grand Rapids Dayton Terre Haute Wheeling Evansville South Bend Marion FT. Wayne Ind Ft.Wayne Miller Easton Gr. Rapids Curtis Ostdiek O'Neil Easton and Thomas and O'Neil

Rain Ends Marion South Bend Tilt in Early Scoring

In Marion Indiana on August 19 rain halted play after the first half of a game against South Bend. The score stood 9 to 4 with South Bend leading when play stopped.

Wheeling W. Va Evansville Bees Bosson Marion Ind South Bend

Memphis Scores Fight Back in Tight Gridiron Tilt

Memphis hosts New Orleans in a rough contest with final score Memphis 3 Orleans 0 as Entremery rushes for a late gain and Nashville faces Atlanta in a 3 2 clash with Le contributing key plays in a shaky backfield battle.

Memphis Orleans Nashville Atlanta

Cincinnati Shut Out Boston Then Triumphs In Second Game

Cincinnati pitcher Hahn shines as the Reds blank Boston in the opener. In the nightcap Donlin’s sharp bat helps Cincinnati seize a 4 3 win despite his lameness, with decisive hits by Seymour and Steinfeldt and a strong rally sequence. Boston’s Dexter and Tenney supply early offense, but Cincinnati captures the twin bill with timely hitting and solid defense.

Boston Cincinnati Malarkey Donlin A.B. St Cin A.B.H.C.A Dexter Kelley Tenney Seymour Cooley Dolan Carney Beckley Steinfeldt Ab Cio Daly Bank Pea Corcoran Aubrey, Peitz Carvey Stanley Steintelat Abbie Daly Grei'ger Aubrey Pittenger Haberer Phillips Colin

Brooklyn and Chicago Split Honors In Doubleheader

Brooklyn and Chicago split a twin bill with Brooklyn taking the first game. The box shows Strang and Dobbs among top scorers with Kling, Jordan, and Evers contributing for Chicago. Both teams rallied with multiple bases on balls and timely hits as fans watched a 1:46 affair. Indiana star Orin Markle will attend Swarthmore on scholarship to study history.

Brooklyn Chicago Brook A.B.H.O.A.E. Chi A.B Kilng Jordan Evers Jack’sch Harley Schmidt Weimer Whogkins Cricard Strang Dobbs Doyle Dahlen Casey Kling Chance Jones Slagle Sheckird McCreery Moran Hurst A. B Y Carvin Strane Ritter Garvin Prockive Wild Hurst and Moran Mam Indianapolis Journal Bloomington Ind Orin Markle Indiana University Indianapolis Swarthmore Swain

Oldfield Aims For Speed With New Winton Engine

Barney Oldfield plans to drive a 125 horsepower Winton at Kokomo races tomorrow, promising potential speeds of two miles per minute. He notes his current 55 4 5 second mile record and says results depend on conditions and power versus actual speed. Cooper and Oldfield will stop racing under current management Thursday night.

Cooper Indianapolis Journal Kokomo Ind Barney Oldfield Tom Cooper Oldfield Stewart

Brighton Beach races feature Ethel's Pride in Kentucky stake

New York racing at Brighton Beach highlighted Dan Patch's pacing mark attempt. Ethel's Pride, favorite in the $5,000 Kentucky trotting stake, led in heat one but lost by a head to Mary Gage. she then won the next three heats. Locanda won the 2:07 pace, and other events included a 2:20 pace and 2:18 trotting class with several notable horses and times recorded.

New York Brighton Beach Dan Patch Beausant Locanda Ethel's Pride Mary Gage Ethel Pride Hie Br. H Allerton-Kathrina Alcyone Winfield Stratton B. H McGuire Onoto B. m Tebonala Sphinx Charley Hoyt Snow Berdina Davis Necesuacessas Beauseant Geers Kentucky Stock Farm Ethel’s Pride Directum Ethelwyn Harold Curry Br. F Kenney Wilson Bob Burkette Beachy Grandno Green Blossom Hudson Joe Patchen Zelica Buzelica Wilkesberry McHenry Dick Wilson Clay King Hal Chaffin Br. G Dillon Boy Ae Baron Dillon Meigs Bon Ee Ida Gray Baes Grace Keller Macon Joe N Andrews Fisher Wall Christine G Phelps Sais Hickoy Steve Walker

Win by Ned Wilkes in three Saugus pace races

At Old Saugus track SAUGUS Mass Aug 19 the second day of the August meeting drew a large crowd. Pace events featured Ned Wilkes Ottuna and other contenders with times around 2 10 and 2 18 while Quette Selish and Pomaire posted notable finishes in the 2 6 and 2 19 races amid brisk purses and lively spectator interest.

Selish Br. G Prodigal Beever Deore Louise G B. m Merrill Mary John T Ch. G Bowser Pomaire Bik. m Eestiner Fairview Humphrey Doorena Fletcher Natutal O'Donnell Viola Maloney Treeco Bags Dash Palmer Behsean Henry x

Orsina Gallops Home Easy Hawthorne Winner

Chicago August 19 Orsina backed 2 to 1 to 9 to 5 won the mile and a sixteenth handicap at Hawthorne. The Giver was second two lengths ahead of Huzzah Bragg finished last. Don Domo led a two-year-olds sprint and won by a length over Auditor. Weather clear track fast. Hawthorne entries list for Thursday.

Chicago Orsina Hawthorne Giver Huzzah Bragg West Don Domo Auditor Peter Paul Determination P. Phillips Rusk Helgesen Durbar W. Knapp Indian II Hueston Paulaker Zeno Oliver Me T. Corbley A. D. Gibson Wilson Wain-a-Moinen Adkins Beau Ormonde Waterbury the Giver Birkenruth Robbins Cornwall Dominick Meehanus Bonner Frivol Spencer Ferrell

Kinloch Card Features Favorite Run Upsets and Fines

At Kinloch track the six furlong feature runs Favorite Runs Poor Race with Elastic failing to win and trainer Johnson fined 200 dollars for sending Elastic unfitted. Jockey Shilling is suspended for indifferent riding. Track fast. Numerous race summaries list winners and times with several horses named and track conditions noted.

ST. Louis Uranium H. Durnham Kinloch Elastic Johnson Murphy Lil Sheehan McIntyre Frank Bell Shea Higgins Flint Lock Ada N Sayres Pivateer Satin Coat W. Watson Jena Ginspray R. Murphy

Jockey 18 Ruled Off After Hawthorne Steeplechase

Judge Bryan, after previously breaking up the New Orleans steeplechase ring, ruled off turf jockey M. Kelly who rode Falella at Hawthorne. Falella finished four lengths behind the longest shot after a poor ride. Kelly was questioned and admitted he had given orders.

Chicago Judge Bryan New Orleans M. Kelly Falella Hawthorne Kelly

Famous Race Horse King Eric Dies at 16

Lexington Ky Aug 19 King Eric the famous race horse and sire of Dick Welles died last night at Hinde Baker s Mill brook stud Elkhorn Ky He was sixteen and held the world record on a circular track for six furlongs and a mile He sired King Dodo and other noted runners with a long string of track victories to his credit

Lexington King Eric Dick Welles Hinde & Baker Millbrook Stud Elkhorn King Dodo

Richmond Wins Golf Clash to Lead Four-City Series

In Richmond Indiana on August 12 the Richmond golf team defeated Marion 33 up in the four city series, claiming a commanding lead and near-certainty of the championship. Individual scores favored Richmond with Stratton 6 up over Hiatt and Starr 13 up over Rs, while Lillard beat Hibberd 2 up. The following week in Muncie, Anderson edged closer in the last local match as Fred Lesh of Muncie highlighted the play.

Richmond Ind Marion Lillard Hibberd Stratton Hiatt Starr Poundstone Wilson Dill Nussbaum Indianapolis Journal Muncie Anderson Fred Lesh Rev. J. Cummings Smith Indianapolis Norton McNaughton Iwesh Freeman Leib Walker Carpenter Greyer Mavity Muncie Stilwell

Injunction takes Kenner Stake at Saratoga in fast day

At Saratoga N Y Aug 19 a large crowd witnessed seven races with fast times. Injunction an added starter won the Kenner Stake of 1 000 dollars in a steeplechase where only three finished. Tankard and Toi San won later events while Lady Potentate captured a selling race.

Saratoga N. Y Kenner F. P. Keene Sir Voorhies Grey Friar Semper Ira Seminole Higbee Tankard Toi San Lady Potentate Ingold T. Burns Irene Lindsey Coburn the Guardsman Fuller G. Green Beau Ideal Rodder Daryl Ray Ocean Tide Juvenal Maxim H. Callahan Wees Gannon Kennock Injunction Wean Short Haack Redfern Fire Ae Oe the Minute Man O'Neill Crown Prince Kohinoor Syrlin Feight Reval Desousa Monastic Bullman J. Martin

Fort Erie card split by favorites and choices

Buffalo Aug 19 well played favorites and second choices divided the Fort Erie card. First race six furlongs selling Fluke 7 to 5 won Dr Riley 4 to 1 second Cormac 11 to 5 third Time 1 15. Second four and one half furlongs selling Flo Manola 2 to 1 won Australian 2 to 1 second Rector 5 to 1 third Time 2 55 45. Third six furlongs selling John 5 to 2 won Cateear SeConed Rip 15 to 1 third 1 14 4. Fourth mile and one eighth selling Col Anderson 6 to 1 won John Drake 15 to 1 third Time five seven furlongs adding Digger 4 to 1 won Second Four Leaf C 5 to 1 third.

Hawthorne Fleuron Charlie Grainger Pompino Hindus Censor Alline Abbott Marineuse Schwarzwald Bud Embry Ponypey Dutch Carter Dodie S Delapa eSecond Dr. Stephens Federal Collonade Port Royal Dick Welles Flacarline Glassful Postmaster Wright Compass Port Jarvis Larry Wilt Curate Antolee Fox Flyer Lou Woods the Ledaean Little Elkin Qontonagon McGee Nestoria Jove Mauser Avoid Barney Burk Lendin Prodigal Son Christine A Durandel Boundary Sailor's Dream Fair Lady Ann Rosewater Saratoga Cobourg the Muskateer Leonora Loring Hurstbourne Savable Duke of Kendall Futurita Molly Brant Flexion Hunter Raine Gim Crack Rockwater Ada Nay Claude Mackey Dwyer Harding Colonsay Irascile Selti Trascible Martine Joe Cobb Iit Gaviota Birchbroom Joff Gloriosa Partnership Hiartheon Hyland Cincinnatus Sweet Alice Rehinate Kline Carroll D St. Sever Trinity Bell Caithness Water Tower Ernest Parham Foxy Kane A.eth Ene Siuish Asta S Vanity Anirad Adriutha Hortensia Buffalo Port Erie Fluke Dr. Riley Cormac Flo Manola Rector John Cate Eear Col. Anderson John Drake Digger Four Leaf C

Coast Marie wins Daily Record Stake at Elwood

Coast Marie the Coastman mare dominates the Daily Record stake with easy heat wins at Elwood amid windy rain delayed program. Owner receives elegant blanket as Driver Stout is carried from the track by admirers. Tellma also shows fast pace in 2 trot. Attendance records set at the Fair Association with top purse events and multiple tracks listed.

Indianapolis Journal Elwood Ind Coast Marie Daily Record Dlanket Stout Tellma The Fair Association Topey Almonarch Dickerson Benner Atakhea Bik. m Coastman Wea Alice B Benadum Nellie Samuel B. m Neeley Miss Coleridge Custer Fannie Riley Uinsarees Cayere AN Posves Russett Mazetta

British golfers defeat all Chicago team in fourth match

The British players win the fourth match against an all Chicago team. Chandler Egan cards well. Miss Anthony establishes a new record amid modest displays of brilliance.

Chandler Egan Miss Anthony

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