Change May Be Made Allowing Men to Play in Two Leagues
Indianapolis bowlers prep for the season as cool weather moves in with plans to open in October. Eight leagues across the city eye stronger rosters with new teams, new alleys, and potential rule changes to allow two five man squads, while South Side and City Club reorganizations shape the competitive landscape.
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Columbias
Royals
Little Monitors
South Side League
City Club
Indianap
Change eyed to let bowlers join two leagues in Indianapolis
The Indianapolis bowling scene debates rules allowing a bowler to belong to two leagues, arguing it would boost interest and strengthen new organizations. City Club alleys may host next season, with German House or Pastime possibly abandoned. Independent League eyeing Marion alleys for the year.
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Indianapolis
Marion
Shamrock II Proves Formidable Cup Challenger in Trials
In New York on August 27 the Shamrock II impressed by windward and broad reach performance, showing rapid acceleration, high pointing, and strong canvas. Analysts deem her the most dangerous challenger yet, praising Ratsey sails and noting no rail immersion during maneuvers. Lipton reported improved speed across twenty spins with no water on deck. Also from Bristol, Constitution sustains keel plate damage after grounding and underwater obstructions, complicating repairs.
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New York
Ratsey
Columbia
Constitution
Thomas Lipton
Sandy Hook
Bac
Bristol
R. L
Oyster Bay
New York Yacht Club
Chicago Defeats Cincinnati in Ninth Inning Rally
Chicago wins after Cincinnati’s new pitcher held them to three singles through eight. Hartsel beat a close bunt, Green walked, Dexter singled, an error and Childs’ hit scored three. Attendance 10,000, including 7,500 schoolchildren, with Chicago scoring three in the ninth for an 8-3 final.
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Chicago
Cincinnati
Hartsel
Green
Dexter
H.O.A
Racin
Hartnel
Dobbs
Etek
Harley
Fea
Beckley
Doyle
Raymer
Magoon
Childs
Monefee
Peltz
Kling
Taylor
P Sutthof
Bergen
Menefee
Steinfeldt
Crawford
Sutthoff
Brown
Grand Rapids Beats Dayton In Batting Showdown
In Grand Rapids Michigan on August 27 the locals pounded Dayton with superior hitting for a 9 to 3 victory led by strong bats and timely hits. In Muncie Indiana Matthews toppled Columbus in a tense second game of the series as Hardesty collected four hits, including a triple, and Williams was hit by a pitch. Davenport slipped past Cedar Rapids 6 to 4 with Boyle and Shannon handling the batteries, while Terre Haute edged Bloomington 6 to 5 as Hackett and Starnagle provided key hits. Rock Island hosted Rockford with a high scoring 8 to 5 affair powered by Haynes and Arthur. Decatur fell to Evansville 3 to 7 as Talbot and Badger tried to keep pace.
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Indianapolis Journal
Muncie
Ind
Davenport
Cedar Rapids
Boyle
Shannon
Ashton
Weaver
Terre Haute
Bloomington
Hackett
Starnagle
Kelly
Belt
Rockford
Audubon Boy wins Park Brew stake in straight heats
Scott Pad·son of Lexington drives Audubon Boy to victory in Narragansett Park’s Park Brew $10,000 stakes for 2:10 pacers. He clocks 2:06 in heat two and 2:06% in heat three. The horse is reported sold to James Hanley of Providence amid a large crowd. Easter wins 2:24 trot. Council Chimes takes 2:14 pace.
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Scott Padson
Lexington
Audubon Boy
Narragansett Park
James Hanley
Audubon Bay
Sphynx §S
Easter
Council Chimes
Sphynx
Armoret
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Salvini Ryedyk
Hambletonian Golden
Preator Ch. H
Kenney
Hutchins
Turner
Wilque
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Burch
Lauretta
B. m. Gesalston
Hylie Bird
B. G. Chak
H. (Pierce
Iva Dee
B. m. Sheer
John Hooper
McDonal
Park Brew
J. J. Audu
Ro. G
Foote
Fred
Wedgewood
Nobie
Jack Harding
B. H
J. McDonald
Ambulator
Ervin
Torita F
Wallace
Emma M
W. McDonald
Belonica
Marsh
Pussy Willow
Munson
Carmine
Korvick
Bik
Galen
Area Tile Green
McCoy
Reunion of Porto Rican veterans forms new ticket
The reunion of veterans of the Porto Rican campaign announced a nominating committee to prepare a ticket. Elected by acclamation as national commander is Major General John R. Brooke. First vice commander Admiral W. S. Schrey. Second vice commander General Eugene Griffin. Third vice commander Captain Charles D. Sigsbee. Fourth vice commander Col. A. Coyt. Treasurer Maj. W. H. Crump. Registrar Maj. James Johnson. Chaplain Rev. J. C. Behinde. Corresponding secretary to be named by General Brooke.
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John R. Brooke
W. 5. Schrey
Eugene Griffin
Charles D. Sigsbee
Col. A. Coyt
Brooke
W. H. Crump
Maj
James Johnson
J. C. Behinde
Wilmot Refuses to Play Two Labor Day Games in Indianapolis
Walter Wilmot owner and manager of Grand Rapids Western Association team refuses to play two Labor Day games in Indianapolis against Matthews. He wires manager George Catterson that he will not travel. Catterson telegraphs W H Watkins canceling the games. Matthews had secured the Indianapolis franchise and planned to move the Labor Day games to Matthews to attract a crowd. Wilmot hopes to compel a Grand Rapids return next Monday. Meanwhile Frankton beats Tipton 5 to 3, Rushville takes Shelbyville in 12 innings 3 to 2, Frankton team touring the state.
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R. I
Cresceus
the Abbott
Charter Oak Park
Hartford
George Ketcham
Ketcham
Oakley Park
Cincinnati
Crescens
Abbott
Messia
Scannell
Trotters
Boralma
Charley Herr
Walter Wilmot
Grand Rapids Western Association
Indianapolis
Matthews
Wilmot
George Catterson
Catterson
W. H. Watkins
Ute
Grand Rapids
Washington Park
Frankton
Tipton
Rushville
Shelbyville
Catholic Mission Work Forms National Mission Congress
Rt Rev Thomas Sebastian Byrne bishop of Nashville convened a congress of missionaries to non Catholices in Winchester Tennessee at the Paulist monastery. Representatives from across America attended to discuss a national training school and expansion of English speaking missionary work in new US Territories.
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Tenn
Thomas Sebastian Byrne
Nashville
America
Kress
Cleveland
Thomas F. Cusack
New York
E. P. Allen
Mobile
Ala
United States
Walter Elliott
Washington, D
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R. 1
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Thomas den Tobin
Chattanooga, Tenn
Xavier Sutton
Pittsburg
J. F. Busch
St. Paul
Wis
Francis B. Doherty
Thomas F. Price
Nazareth
Publication on all state game laws in the new century
The Agriculture Department plans a digest of national game laws highlighting 1901 state amendments. It notes broad adoption of licensing and nonexport rules, stricter bag limits, season changes, and moves to protect big game, nongame birds, and market hunters. Oregon and northern states lead in nonresident licensing.
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American Ornithologists’ Union
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League of American Sportsmen
Trotting Race Opens Tri-State Fair in Toledo
The opening day featured the 2:55 trot won by Dr. Strong across three heats as Best time 2:34. Pegasus took the first two heats with best 2:24. Sherran Clay swept the free-for-all pace in three heats with best 2:18. Galbetor claimed the 2:25 trot after Miss Hopkins won the first heat in 2:24. Other starters included Ike M. Lotania Monta Trelawney Berry and Clayvillian.
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Heapegoat
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Export
Jessie Wilson
Annex
Russia
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John H. Walmer
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Galbeter
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Trelawney
Berry
Clayvillian
Elkes Falls to Stinson in One Hour Pace Race
Boston August twenty seventh. Will Stinson defeats Harry Elkes in a one hour motor paced race at Charles River Park. A punctured tire hampers Elkes and Stinson breaks away in the twenty-ninth mile. Stinson sets new records from six to fourteen miles and covers thirty-eight miles in 50 minutes 8 and 2-3 seconds while Elkes clocks 38 miles 50 yards.
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Boston
Harry Elkes
Will Stinson
Charles River Park
Stinson
Elkes
Walthour
New York
Muncie fair opens with entry day and pools planned
The forty-ninth annual Muncie fair begins with entry day crowds and no racing. Tomorrow features the 2:35 trot with ten entrants, a free-for-all pane, and an automobile race. Cole Black Lady leads the trot field amid first-time on grounds pools by a Western Book Makers' Association member.
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Indianapolis Journal
Muncie
Ind
Muncie Fair
Harry O
Ing
Western Book Makers’ Association
Cole Black Lady
Severe Electrical Storm Touches Texarkana and Beyond
A severe storm in Texarkana Arkansas from 4 to 6 am caused heavy rains and fierce lightning. A man, Professor Gasby's son, was killed when an umbrellaed companion was shocked. two churches were damaged and a home destroyed. Separate notes mention UK wind and rain, and Ardmore Oklahoma reporting a 110 degree reading.
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Texarkana
Ark
Gasby
Methodist Church
Oak-street Baptist Church
Annual Boys' Father Mathew Brigade Carnival
The annual athletic carnival of the Boys Father Mathew Brigade will be held today at Brookside Park. The boys march from St John s Hall in uniform and establish camp at the park. A morning military review and inspection precede athletic events. Boys break camp at 7 20.
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Brookside Park
St. John’s Hall
Miceway
Plymore
Lawson Wins Ten Mile Open in World Record Pace
Iver Lawson of Chicago set a world mark in the ten mile open professional race at the Grand Circuit meeting in New Haven finishing in 22 minutes 35 2 5 seconds surpassing the previous record of 24 12 5. George H Collett and W S Fenn were among other placers in the circuit events noted in the Boston and New York dispatches.
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New Haven
Conn
Iver Lawson
Chicago
George H. Collett
W. S. Fenn
Waterbury
H. B. Freeman
Gascoyne
England
River Lawson
Tom Cooper
Detroit
Fenn
Indiana Title Guaranty and Loan Company Ad
A brief ad urges protecting real estate titles with Indiana Title Guaranty and Loan Company located at 129 East Market Street. Contact Tel 3005 for title insurance and related services.
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Indiana
Itle Guaranty and Loan Company
East Market Street
Baltimore and Milwaukee Finish Tied In Darkened Eleven Innings
The Maltimore and Milwaukee teams played an eleven inning game in Baltimore but could not finish as darkness halted play. Final score line shows Baltimore with 6 and Milwaukee with 6 in a suspended contest.
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Baltimore
Maltimore
Milwaukee
Golf Match Planned at Country Club on Sept 1
Harry Collis the club's golf professional and Bernard Nicholls have agreed to play a match at the Country Club links on September 1. Collis has been in fine form this season, while Nicholls is an expert golfer and has twice defeated Harry Varden.
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Harry Collis
Bernard Nicholls
Collis
Nicholls
Harry Varden
Heat claims life in Dallas as temp tops ten
Alfred Ording died in Dallas today due to the heat. The day’s high reached 100. The fifteenth annual convention of the United Typotheta of America opened in Buffalo yesterday with about 20 delegates attending. The sessions are described as executive.
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Dallas
Tex
Alfred Ording
The
United Typotheta of America
Buffalo
Miles Opens First Session of Porto Rican Campaign Veterans
Lieutenant General Miles opened the first session in Buffalo New York on August 27, addressing veterans of the Porto Rican Campaign. The gathering focused on veteran affairs and commemorating the campaign's history.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Miles
Indiana State Fair Show Dominate Poultry Premiums
Entries pour into the State Board of Agriculture for the state fair with shows for cattle corn flowers fruit and poultry. The poultry exhibits are premier and the Indiana fair pays more poultry premiums than any other fair in the United States.
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State Board of Agriculture
Indiana
Hood's Sarsaparilla Supports Kidney Health
An advertorial style notice asserts Hood's Sarsaparilla acts on the kidneys, claiming relief from nervousness and insomnia by toning and correcting bodily functions. The piece presents the medicine as a direct, beneficial remedy for kidney trouble.
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Obituary notices for Mead Jarrett Newburg and Joaquin
Obituary notices report General Fabius J. Mead a Civil War veteran and friend of Grant Logan and McClellan dying after long illness in Illinois. Reuben Jarrett, pioneer and once rich townfigures, died in the Dubuque poorhouse at about ninety. Louis Newburg hotel manager and proprietor of St Charles Hotel in Austin Texas dies after illness. Joaquin, Chilean minister to Brazil and former Chilean minister to the United States, dies in Rio de Janeiro.
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Fabius J. Mead
Grant
Logan
McClellan
Elty
Omar
Mead
Dubuque, la
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Austin, Tex
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St. Charles Hotel
South
New York
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Joaquin
Brasil
Janeiro
U States
Federal party reorganized in Manila with new president
In Manila on August 27 the Federal party elected Jose Albert as president. New directors include Frank Bourne Cailles Felipe Buencamine Luis You Salvador Rosario and Miguel Velasco outlining four strong pro American policies. Washington reports ships and troop movements sending the Sumner Buford and Grant to the Philippines and San Francisco with troops and civil insular government staff.
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Federal Party
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Frank Bourne
Cailles
Felipe Buencamine
Luis You Salvador Rosario
Miguel Velasco
Washington
War Department
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San Franciscos
Sumner
Sy Islands
Buford i
Buez
New York
Fees and commissions awarded in James G estate case
In San Francisco on August 27 Judge Trout awarded fees and commissions to lawyers and executors of the James G. estate. The valuation for the executors’ commissions is 17,871.64 dollars. Heavy fees remain and about 5,000,000 dollars is expected to remain for each of Senator Fair’s three children.
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Trout
Atesneys
James G
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Perth
Senator Fair
Mrs Winslows Soothing Syrup Sold For Teething Comfort
A vintage ad claims Mrs Winslows Soothing Syrup soothes teething pain calms gums and relieves diarrhea. It markets itself as a universal teething remedy sold by retailers with promises of 2 1/2 cents per bottle and mentions Glenns Sulphur and Hill's hair dye products in the same page.
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