Indianapolis Derby Sparks Talk of a Jockey Club and Fall Races
Five thousand attended the local derby as Indianapolis plans fall racing. The meeting showed solid financial success with large gate receipts. Directors will meet soon to decide on one or two racing styles, while talks of a specialized jockey club gain traction among investors.
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Indianapolis
Indiana@polis Racing Association
Fair Grounds
Baker
Holt
Oakley
Jockey Club
Hugh J. McGowan
Sterling R. Holt
Indiana
Indianapol
Readville Features Highlight 2:10 Pace and 2:10 Trot
Readville trotting meeting closes with two features the 2:10 pace and 2:10 trot both yielding a 2.08%4 heat. Dolly Bidwell wins the trot by a nose. Terrell S. leads the pace while Cinch pushes hard in the first mile. Other races run two of three, quick ends.
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At-Law
2 Geers
Nancy Hanks
Bingen
Chain Shot
Lon McDonald
Sam Fleming
Vasten
Margrave
Terre Haute
Dolly Dillon
Millard Sanders
Glenville Trac
Palm Leaf
Onwardo
Knap McCarthy
Doctor Jim
Preshi Minn
Nelly M
Heir- Vilette
Star Pointer
Mee
John R. Gentr
Gen. Campbell Brown
Spring Hill
Tenn
Two Strike
Seaforth
Ont
Miss Delmarch
Texas Jessie
Maggie Usher
Ed Geers
the Abbot
Shadow Chimes
the Monk
Fred S. Wedgewood
Dandy Chimes
Direct Hal
Dormeath
Prince of Orange
Lord March
Detroit
Boston
Readville
Dolly Bidwell
Terrell S
Cinch
Mars
Br. H
Margrave Ariesa
Johnson
Wilton Boy
PaeDonald
Nanita
B. m
Rocter
Aoe
Marsh i
Bass
Bose
Mae Pace
Terrell
Ch. G
Strathmore-Eme
Ch. H
Blanch
Tom Calhoun
Doily Bidwell
Inglewood-Anna B
Carpenter
Bertha W
Demarest
Ernest G
Pn Ec
Wall
Little Judge
B. G
Morris
Gladys M
Br. m
Clarke
Blacksmith's Maid
Bi Faith
Payneanes
Peoria
Ill
Pekin
Riley B
Major Muscovite
Newton Bay
Silver Sue
Hall Frey
Jubilee
Poindexter
F. A. Russell
King Clero
Lightning kills two Dr. French horses near Rochester
A thunderstorm struck today killing two of Dr. George P. French’s horses in Rochester. American Queen, valued at 5000 with a strong racing record and famed pedigree, and Babe, valued at 1000, were struck and died instantly.
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Rochester
George P. French
Babe
Mayor Jones Not Seriously Ill Says Surgeon Report
Toledo July 5 reports deny sensational health rumors about Mayor Jones. He is described as suffering a slight attack of ec-symnes but his physician states the condition is not serious and under care.
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Toledo
Jones
Heaved a Rock Sparks Umpire as Woodruff Is Ejected
In Louisville Indianapolis game Woodruff argued after an umpire ruled Kerwin safe. He threw a rock at the umpire and was forced from the field by police after manager Watkins tried to calm him. The scrappy contest featured several lead changes and a late Colonel rally, with Louisville and Indianapolis trading runs through eight innings. Attendance 4,272.
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Indianapolis Journal
Louisville
Indianapolis
Woodruff
Ward
Kerwin
Secord
O’brien
Watkins
Kuhns
Kellum
Colonels
Lutthoff
Miller
Flaherty
Tannehill
Clymer
Matthews
Bonner
O'Brien
Schaub
Spies
Fox
Hoghever
Ganzel
Coulter
Kihm
Pat
Gannon
Ganzer
H. O
E. Kerwin
Cannon
Ganzell
Flournoy
Hogrlever
Suthoff
Killen
Heydon
Hogriever
Ee Ae
Baseball Notes and Scores From Brookside Fairview and Jamestown
Lilly and others report Brookside games where Laycocks beat Crescent 16 to 0 and Fairview's Levy Bros. defeated the Schraders. Indianapolis rests, Columbus visits tomorrow for four games, while the Marion team lost to Jamestown 6 to 1. The piece praises Louisville’s growing attendance and Tebeau’s success, arguing the American Association's pace rivals the majors.
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Rheen Lilly
Schnull & Co
Collins and Zink
Easly and
Thomas
Laycocks and Crescent Paper Company
Brookside
Fairview
Levy Bros
Schraders
Mae
Pet
Laycock
el Lilly. O
Schnull
Crescent Paper
Schrader
and Manufacturers' League
Gar- Thefield
Lillys
Schnulls
Garfield
Gathering of Turners in Davenport for North American Bund meeting
At Davenport Iowa delegates from across the United States converge for the Biennal Tagsataung business session of the North American Turnerbund. Chicago and St. Louis push to host the next national turnfest tying it to major expositions. The four day meeting opens with receptions bands and patriotic German airs.
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Davenport
Turnerbund
Chicago
St. Louis
South
Union
Cincinnati Errors Lead to Mixed Baseball Results
Cincinnati struggles with errors as Pittsburg and New York shut out, while Boston and Baltimore edge close games. Scores include Cincinnati 6 Phillies 2, Pittsburg 1 St. Louis 1, New York 5 Boston 6, Chicago 6 Baltimore 5, Chicago 11 Cleveland 2, Detroit 6 St. Louis 1. Pitch details note Duggleby and Dugagleby, with wild pitch and umpire names Power and Brown.
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New York
Boston
Baltimore
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Chicago
Washington
Cleveland
Detroit
Hoy
Dugagleby
Phillips
Duggleby
Duggieby
Power and Brown
Cine
Ata Phila
R.H.C.A
Weau
O'Neill
Matthewson
Baltimore batsmen win in solid road showing
Baltimore uses McGann and Rob inson as two base threats and Parent in the field to turn double plays, while Dineen and McGinnity combine for 4 and 2 strikeouts respectively. Philadelphia illness and Washington’s late rally anchor a 6 to 2 Washington win powered by Carrick, Wilt, and Schreckingost.
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McGann
Robinson
Parent
Ferris
Lachance
Gilbert
Dineen
McGinnity
Connelly
Washington
Philadelphia
Carrick and
Clarke
Wilt
Husting
Schreckingost
Coughlin
Carrick
Fultse
Seybold
M. Cross
Davis
Castro
Carey
Ry Whitse
Caruthers and
Johnstone
Boston Beats Chicago in Thirteen After Late Lead Lost
Chicago and Boston battled to a 4 5 tie until Boston tied with two outs in the ninth on errors and three singles. Boston won 5 4 in the 13th on Tenney's double and Lush's single. Attendance 3,800. Player notes show Demont, Kling, Carney, and Tenney among key contributions in a tense Chicago clash at home.
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Chicago
Pretty
Boston
Lowe
Tinker
Tenney
Lush
R.H.O.A.E
R.h.o.ae
Dester
Cooley
Jones
Kling
Carney
Miller
Clark
Greminger
Schaefer
Demont
Long
Moran
Dexter
Williams
Pittinger
Bal
Cantillon
Brooklyn Defeats Pittsburg In Close Duel
Brooklyn's sharp fielding foiled Pittsburg as locals missed late chances. Attendance 6,098. Le ver and Smith pitched for Pittsburg. Donovan and Ahearn for Brooklyn. Wagner and McCreery notable with hits. Keeler sacrifice. Dahlen stolen base. Time 1 40. Umpire Emslie.
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Pittsburg
Brooklyn
RHE
Lever
Smith
Donovan
Ahearn
Wagner
McCreery
Keeler
Dahlen
Leach
Baltimore Narrowly Defeats Boston in Tight Baseball Game
In Boston on July 5 Dineen faced criticism for wild pitching as three of his four passes led to runs. McGinnity initially struggled but regained form late. Keller and Selbach starred in the field. Attendance reached 7,515. Final score featured Boston 4 and Baltimore 2 with earned runs noted for both teams.
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Milwaukee
Levee
Hallman
G. McB
Ae Foreman
Cross
Ae Sacrice
Lewee
Beville
Boston
Mass
Dineen
McGinnity
Keller
Selbach
RHE
Wagner
Robinson
Pitcher Harrington Killed by Batted Ball
A Midlothian Texas dispatch reports pitcher Charles Harrington was struck in the stomach by a batted ball, fielded the ball to make the assist and put out a runner, then collapsed and died today. The incident occurred in Dallas area reporting.
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Tex
Midlothian
Charles Harrington
Harrington
Indianapolis Polo Athletic Association Incorporates
The Indianapolis Polo Athletic Association formed with a 50000 dollar capital aims to build a first class clubhouse in a seven story building or lease one, with stockholders governing the venture. Incorporators Charles E. Babcock H. B. Hornaday and R. C. Finch seek public access to polo exhibitions and citywide facilities.
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Indianapolis Polo Athletic Association
Charles E. Babcock
H. B. Hornaday
R. C. Finch
Finch
Indianapolis
Masicent
Muncie
Anderson
Richmond
Elwood
Marion
Matthews
Lowell
Poisoned Salmon Casts Family Into Grave Risk
Pittsburg July 5 Henry Ornis and seven children sick after eating canned salmon at a family reunion at the home of Samuel A Hilderbrand in Reserve township. All are very ill but expected to recover except Martha Hilderbrand ten year old daughter who is near death.
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Pittsburg
Henry Ornis
Samuel A. Hilderbrand
Reserve Township
Martha
Mr. Hilderbrand
Gold Heels Wins Brighton Handicap On Lightning Track
At Washington Park New York July 5 1905 Gold Heels rider Odom won the Brighton handicap one mile and a quarter beating Blues by half a length with Argregor close. He lowered Jack Point’s 1900 record and set a new world circular track mark, time 2 084 5, carrying 135 pounds. Heavy rain after the race turned the final track to mud. McGrathiana Prince won the Auteur hurdle stakes shortly after.
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F. C. MccLewee & Co
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Brighton Beach
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Banquet
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Morningside
Keene
Port Royal
Blues
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Charawind
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Candies
Hi Morningside
Watercure
Port Royal Northern Star
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Bonnibert
Ahumada
Decoration
Fatalist
Six-Shooter Wins Great Western Handicap at Chicago
Six-Shooter upset the Derby route Great Western handicap at Washington Park finishing two and a half lengths ahead of Flying Torpedo and Nitrate. Interference noted but not protested. Meade alleged a foul but officials allowed results. Other race notes include Fort Erie disqualification of Her Letter and results from Buffalo and St Louis daily cards.
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Washington Park
Flying Torpedo
Nitrate
Knight
Meade
Mathews
Hunter Raine
Hermenda
Little Scout
Windor
Lemooe
Vincennes
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Jack Raptose
Buffalo
N. Y
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Special Tax
George Perry
Stunts
Gray Daly
Spring Brook
Simon
Concertina
Kid Curry Gang Suspected in Rock Island Express Robbery
Chicago reports that the Kid Curry gang, linked to the Union Pacific heist, is suspected in the Dupont Newfoundland Rock Island express robbery. Detectors cite Charles Nessler’s ride description matching Cassidy and Longbaugh, while an Ex-Comp officer notes robbers took little jewelry and left vouchers behind.
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Kid
Curry
Union Pacific
Dupont
Charles Nessler
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