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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1902
Page
18
In a long recollection set in 18th century style, Indianapolis battles Toledo in the American Association era. The narrative frames Toledo’s 5 to 3 win as a result of misjudgment and missed opportunities by the Hoosiers, with Mack and Williams delivering costly pitches and base-running errors shaping the outcome.
The narrative describes a tense bottom of the inning where Hogriever led Indianapolis with three safe hits but was ultimately retired. Kuhns, O'Brien, Babb, and Red Woodruff are named among players, with Williams and Killen on the mound for alternating innings. The final tally shows Indianapolis struggling after a chaotic and crowded plate situation, leaving fans displeased as the game concludes.
Attendance 3,000 as Louisville edges Columbus 9 12 in a tight game. Key plays include two base hits by Kerwin and Ganzell, a home run by Ganzell, and multiple stolen bases led by Clymer. Coons pitched strong for Louisville while Thomas worked for Columbus in a pitcher duel that extended into late innings.
The Commercial League starts its championship season today with nine games slated for 9 30 am. Teams from major city firms and post office employees face off at fair view driving park capital city park forest park and other venues. Twenty one games are scheduled through October 19 with Sundays July 4 and Labor Day game days. Participants include People s Outfitting Company Wasson s Star Store Blocks Kahns Marotts Ayres Postoffice and Block Company plus managers and listed players.
Albert Champion of France and Howard Freeman of Baltimore competed in a three heat thirty mile race at Pittsburg. Champion set a fastest six lap mile of 1 minute 19 seconds and then lowered the ten mile world record to 12 minutes 41.25 seconds after Freeman retired with motor failure.
Eddie Guerrin and George Miller of Chicago were sentenced to life imprisonment at penal servitude for a Paris office theft at the American Express Compass on the night of April 26. May Churchill known as Chicago May received five years for alleged accomplice involvement. Churchill celebrated by kissing Guerrin as guards led them away.
Albert D Marks, son of ex Governor Albert G Marks and son-in-law of Gen W J Jackson of Belle Meade, died by shooting himself this morning. A prominent lawyer and social figure in Nashville, his death shocks the community with no known cause.
Cincinnati defeats New York 4 to 1 in eleven innings on Polo Grounds as New York shows ten hits but slow baserunning. Pitchers Evans and Wing give up few runs while both teams manage scoring opportunities. Attendance noted with Shifting lineups and fielding errors cited for both clubs.
Evansville outbatted Davenport to win 12 to 10 in Evansville Indiana. Torrence, Trent and Reading shared battery duties with Weining, Thomas and Evers behind the plate. In Bloomington McFarland hurled a masterpiece as Barker couldn’t slow him, and Cedar Rapids’ offense surged in the later innings. Hackett’s rough day in Terre Haute ended with a rare shutout loss. Decatur leveled Rock Island in ten innings as Southern Association results filter in along with several other scores from Little Rock to New Orleans.
Yale baseball defeated Princeton at the Polo Grounds 6 to 4 to capture the Intercollegiate Championship. Garven pitched nine innings for Yale, allowing five hits while Yale amassed seven hits off Underhill and two off Stevens. Yale’s Guernsey at third and Littlefield in relief contributed in the field as Yale built a small lead in the seventh before sealing the win.
Boston defeated Chicago 2 to 1 in a pitchers battle. Daly and Patterson contributed runs for Boston while Chicago managed a lone score on Young’s wild throw. Attendance around 19,000.
The report covers baseball contests and standings on a current trip. Indianapolis struggles against Toledo while showing strong offense, with critics noting hits and errors. St. Paul holds second, New York slides to sixth, and Brooklyn climbs as teams jockey for position.
Two steamers Campania and Philadelphia played chess by wireless telegraphy while at sea. The game began 2 PM and ended at 2 45 PM as Campania neared Lucania. connections suspended for urgent business. The event marked a novel maritime wireless contest with both ships in motion.
News from New London says President Roosevelt will watch the Yale against Harvard race on June 14, arriving with his party on the Dolphin. The Dolphin will anchor above the bridge for a clear finish view, with finish-area arrangements already set.
Jerome Magee, star pole vaulter for the University of Chicago, served as captain of the track and field team for the season. His leadership coincided with strong performances in pole vaulting events.
Venice reports J. Pierponterga sailed tonight aboard the yacht Corsair bound for the Dalmatian coast.
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