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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1903

Page

8

Kellum Stifles Minneapos as Millers Blank Colts

William Kellum used his whip to limit Minneapolis to five hits as Indianapolis shut them out 3 to 0 in a tense American Association game in Louisville. Fox led the hitters with several key baselines and Vasbinder’s curves troubled the visitors, while O'Brien and Coulter contributed in defense and offense for the Hoosiers. The contest featured a clean field with costly miscues by Minneapolis guiding the final score.

William Kellum Minneapolis Puzsling Millers Indianapolis Hoosiers Kellum Lally Centhe O’brien Fox Vasbinder Coulter Herydon Martin Hoghever O'Brien Oyler McCreery Spooner Jones Jones

Fort Wayne Triumphs Over Grand Rapids Amid Multinning Rally

Fort Wayne rallied with five runs in the last three innings to top Grand Rapids five to two in Fort Wayne. Evansville edged Dayton 9 to 8 in eleven innings after Hoff exited early. South Bend powered past Marion 9 to 3 as Easton struggled. Terre Haute 3, Wheeling 8. Central League standings show Fort Wayne at 16 losses, Evansville and Grand Rapids with similar marks.

Fort Wayne Grand Rapids Sooth Bend Marion Evansville Wheeling Terre > Haute Dayton South Bend Terre Haute Grandida

Yesterday's Games Colorado Springs 9 Peoria 1

Irregular OCR note reports a 9 to 1 result for Colorado Springs over Peoria with unclear extra fragments about other teams and scores.

Colorado Springs Peoria Jou Asas Hiwaanee

Rockford Edges Dubuque In Tight Opener

In the first game Rockford defeated Dubuque 3 to 2. The second game saw Dubuque lose 4 to 2 to Rockford. A later slate lists Davenport 4 over Cedar Rapids 3, Decatur 8 over Rock Island 7, and Bloomington 5 beating Springfield 4.

Bloomington Rock Island Decatur Davenport U Dubuque Rockford Dubuque Cedar Rapids Springfield

Ladies Day Preview and Indiana Teams at Washington Park

No game at Washington Park today. Kellam likely to pitch for Indianapolis in Muncie Sunday. Ford to start for Indianapolis against St Paul tomorrow. Four Indianapolis pitchers Keller, Ford, McPartlin and Ilams now on Roadshape. Newlin's condition doubtful. Two Washington Park games Saturday between Indianapolis and St Paul with 2 15 start. Saints bid for second place as Indianapolis fights for position.

Washington Park Kellam Indianapolis Muncie Ford St. Paul Minneapolis Roadshape Kellum McPartlin Ilams Newlin Washington Indianis Saints Beansane Oan

Brooklyn Beats Boston Afternoon Game in National League

Boston won the morning game 3 to 2 in a pitchers duel between Garvin and Pittinger. In the afternoon, Brooklyn routed Boston 7 to 0 as Pratt’s delivery was hit hard. New York defeated Philadelphia 9 to 8 despite Bowerman’s suspension for three days after a dispute with an umpire.

Pittinger New York Bowerman Neae Petre Brookyn Cincinnati Philadelphia Sicencea Ae

Cleveland Beats Boston in Forenoon. Boston Tops Cleveland in Afternoon

In Boston on June 17, Cleveland won the forenoon game by exploiting hits and a wild throw, while Boston captured the afternoon contest with timely hitting and fielding, earning doubleheader split. The Philadelphia and St Louis game featured big innings and home runs, with Philadelphia prevailing 6-1. New York defeated Chicago 2-1 behind Wolfe's strong pitching, and Washington’s game was halted after two innings. Other notes include Vincennes losing to Cairo and Arcadia beating Lapel 10-7 in a separate schedule update.

Louisville St. Paul Wheeler Tiona Rintedanes Pen Lote Abh.oae St. P. A.b.hlo.a.b. Rt Pall If O Wheeler Onea Sullivan Hart Odwell Sullivan Egan Shannon Jackson Schaefer Ely Beans Vols Panon Clymer Brashear Fort Wayne Ind Grand Rapids Lindsay Boston Brooklyn Garvin Pittinger Stanley Brook Abhore Dexter Terry Bonner Strang Sheckard Lyn Ahearn Moran Doyle Dahlen O'Day Pratt Eanles Tenney Sheckara Ize Cooley Carney Oe Rudge Ab'cie Teney Btrang Dobbs Jacklitsch Schmidt Flood Piatt Philadelphia New York Pulliam Bowerman Johnstone N.Y. A.B.H.O E. Phila AB. Reshen Hallman Bi V Hulewite Gleason Roth Douglass Sparks Philadelphia Inn Browne Bresnahan Mertes Babb Taylor Thomas Siters Gleeson Dunn Kelster Titus Barry van Haltren Mer- Barry Philadelpies Chicago St. Louis Cleveland Gibson Moore Parent Hickman Lajolie Lajoie M’c'rthy Abbott Smith Flick Gochnaur Bay Connolly B.H.O.A.B. Cleve A.B.H.O.A.E Ling Bradley O’brien Doughert Freeman Criger Hughes Pitex Dougherty Fick Annolly Reidy St. L. A.B.H.O.A.E Phila. A.B.H.O.A.E Hartsel Pk'r’g Davis L. Cross Seybold Murphy Powers Bender Padden Hartsell Pickering M. Cross Hemphill Wallace Balk Carruthers and Hassell Wolfe Holmes Jones Green Callahan Isbell Slattery Beville Slatter Peng Flaherty Hones Ump Loughlin Indianapolis Journal Lapel Arcadia

Brush predicts 50000 at New York ball game and possible field merge

New York club president John T Brush believes attendance could reach fifty thousand if the Giants continue winning. He contemplates Polo Grounds and Manhattan Field potentially joined to accommodate crowds while denying focus on consolidation of leagues. He praises McGraw and the team’s harmony and notes the public cares more for good baseball than gate receipts.

New York John T. Brush Giants Polo Grounds Manhattan Field Brush McGraw Mr. Brush Pblic Pittsburg

Giants and eight-team league debate stirs New York fans

In a dialog with Mr Brush the discussion turns to league consolidation and whether the New York Giants can win the pennant. Brush argues a single league could suffice, noting public sentiment shifts with team performance and questioning the value of multiple leagues while maintaining doubt about future standings.

Open shooting tournament closes at Matthews Field

Muncie Indiana June 17 Hood Watters of Baltimore led the two days open shooting event at Matthews with 31 points. Others following included P W Thellis Mechanics 9 E P Fort Fontoria and Trimble Covington Ky with scattered scores.

Indianapolis Journal Muncie Ind Matthews Hood Watters Baltimore P. W. Thellis Mechanics 9 E. P. Fort Fontoria Trimble Covingson

Derby Trial Special Produces Narrow Finish at Harlem

In Chicago on June 17 the Harlem Derby trial special delivered a photo finish with Savable, Linguist, and Judge Himes crossing nearly together. Savable, the 1 to 2 favorite, kept ahead as Gray guided him, while Judge Himes closed with a hair-raising rush suggesting a longer Derby distance would have favored him. Bernays and other contenders faded from contention, and a detailed card of races followed the dramatic energy of the trial.

Chicago Harlem Savable Linguist Judge Himes Gray Bernays Wishard Himes Claude Manru Au Revoir Gregor K Gillain Maxey Blumenthal Joe Martin P. Phillips Mile C. Gray Dominick H. Booker Golden Link J. Carter Mrs. Grannan Peters Ceylon Owens Peter Paul Iil Auditor Helgeson J. F. Mayberry Collonade Bonner Sir Hugh Adkins Vulcain Henry Alfred C H. Phillips Lord Touchwood Robbins Bell

Louis Wagner Wins at Saint Louis Fair Grounds

In a fair card at Saint Louis fair grounds Louis Wagner, the second choice, wins the feature over Maud Gonne while Hilee leads early and takes the fifth race. Quaker Girl, Wreath of Ivy, and The Wizard also claim victories in shorter sprints with track listed as fast.

ST. Louis Fair Grounds Louis Wagner Maud Gonne Hilee Quaker Girl Bell Camora L. Wilson A. D. Gibson A. W. Booker Wreath of Ivy Fith Mafalda W. Watson Traxler Father Wenker Kelly Kenova the Wizard Bridwell King Stelle F. Smith Eliza Dillon

Fancy Prices For Yearlings At Sheepshead Bay Sale

New York June 17 At the Rancho D Paso yearling sale at Sheepshead Bay the high bids came for bay colts. A bay colt by Imp Ster Ruby Linda Vista sold for 15000 after bidding by Kneale. P Lorillard bought several good yearlings including a bay colt by Imp Goldfinch Lucanta for 14000. Other notable sales reached 2500 and 1400 with bidders including Deimel Morris Paget and Beattie among others.

New York Sheepshead Bay Imp. Ster Deimel Morris Paget J. Kneale P. Lorillard Imp. Goldfinch- Lucanta Impe Patercress-Lafechs A. S. BR B. c Impa Primera P. Dunne

John J. Ryan resigns as Queen City Jockey Club head

Cincinnati June 17 John J Ryan turfman resigns as general manager of the Queen City Jockey Club Newport in favor of Frank Fowler. He cites indictments in St Louis connected to the Washington post office scandal. Newport track opens next Saturday for 140 days. The track is outlawed by the Western Jock Club but recently recognized by the Eastern Jockey Club.

Cincinnati John J. Ryan Queen City Jockey Club Newport Frank Fowler Ryan St. Louis Washington Post Office D. W. Miller Western Jock Club Eastern Jockey Club

Last Day at Gravesend Ends Brooklyn Spring Meeting

New York June 17 The Brooklyn Jockey Club spring meet closes with long shots dominant except Vanness as the lone winning favorite. Tomorrow the meet shifts to Sheepshead Bay for the Suburban handicap with results across six races led by Van Ness proper River Pirate Valour Duke of Kendal Bob Murphy and Faulconbridge winning in time.

New York Brooklyn Jockey Club Vanness Sheepshead Bay van Ness O'Neil Petra II Creamer Blue Banker Wilkerson Proper River Pirate Hicks Himself Valour Michaels Reveille Redern Julia M Haack Pomopano Mathews Faulconbridge Arting Spring Silk McCue Aminte Keenan

Detroit Races Highlight Free Handicap Feature

In Detroit on June 17 the fourth race, a free handicap, topped the program with Scortic seizing the lead then winning easily after beating Easy Street. Brackets and four outsiders also scored. detailed results list multiple six furlong and mile events with winners including Zarkee Little Koy and Oconee. Grosse Pointe entries for Thursday show a mix of six furlongs and one mile events with numerous named horses and contenders.

St. Louis the Fiddler Ane Weildeman 1Rick Rowd Loca Baronet Professor Neville Sn Kubelik Howling Dervish Deerhunter Oudenarde Found Pourqui Pas Kafir Prince Richard Leonja Firth Furto Ao A Fonso Mistie Kittie Harry Palady Maria Mr Harry Gime Ee Tree Rose Court George Fabb Kitty G Ida Penzance the Messenger Jake Weber Charles C Sweet Dream Macbeth Virgie d'Or Buccleuth Duela Mynheer Detroit Scortic Easy Street Captain Brown Zarkee Danora Twopenny D. Hall Maggie le Work Funro Little Koy Romeoe Ae Star Gases R. Williams Aratoma Gonnelly Luck H. Gilmore Showman Little Ae Jland M Marshal Ney Batts Stowe Outfield May Combs Maud Johnson A Py Cane Frank Mc John J. Regan Illuminate King Talius Little Boy Zonne Discus Springbrook Baird Lou Rey

Sieloff Aims to Beat Fagin in Indy Boxing Show Down

Chicago lightweight Otto Sieloff arrives in Indianapolis for a ten round main event against Milwaukee’s Henry Fagin at the Empire Theater under the Indianapolis Athletic Club. Fagin seeks payback for a past loss as Sieloff trains hard, while Noblesville’s card features Cullen vs Sterns and local bantamweights Clark and Hendrickson with Poodle Sellers in prelims. A Memphis barge fight ends in a twenty round draw between Johnny Lin of St Louis and Johnny Kelly of Chicago, with Kelly showing the edge in open exchanges.

Otto Sieloff Chicago Henry Fagin Milwaukee Empire Theater Indianapolis Athletic Club Grand Hotel Fagin Bieloff Judge Steloff Noblesville Sports Jack Cullen Indianapolis Eddie Sterns Noblesville Cullen Sterns Lawrence Clark Kid Hendrickson Memphis Tenn Mississippi Memphis Athletic Club Johnny In St. Louis Johnny Kelly Kelly

Oxford Cambridge beat Harvard in first transatlantic lacrosse clash

The combined Oxford and Cambridge Universities team from England defeated Harvard in the first international lacrosse match played on this side of the Atlantic, marking the second such meeting in the history of the sport.

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Many Members and Their Friends Hold a Dance on the Craft

A social event aboard a brightly lit vessel drew numerous members and their guests for an evening of dancing. Attendees enjoyed music and fellowship as the ship moved along, with emphasis on camaraderie and festive ambiance aboard the craft.

Suburban Handicap Field Set Amid Muddy Track Odds

New York June 17 Twenty one horses announced for the Suburban handicap with rain likely and a muddy track at Coney Island. E R Thomas buys Hermis control from L V Bell for nine thousand dollars, and acquires Rice’s contract, with a two year run and ten thousand dollar salary for the jockey.

New York Coney Island E. R. Thomas Rice L. V. Bell Thomas Mr. Bell Hermis Dor ‘Daingerneld Goldsmith Col Bill Hien Allesanay Vai Mg. Geddern Tennes Cochran Waterboy Odom Glenwater Matthews City Bank Africander Puller Bonnibert Hoar Sambo Dreamer Neh Waugh Haack Hunter Raine J. Martin Zoroaster Wee Ag EU Ee City Bank Waterbowin Iris Head Col Bill Igniter Nder Heno

Judge Himes Price Cuts in Chicago Derby Prospect

In Chicago the Derby and Hawthorne winner Judge Himes has become a second choice for the American Derby after a Derby trial. His odds dropped to 8 to 1, tying with Claude and Bernays, with Savable still the favorite at 2 to 1. The field may grow to more than fifteen as Fore-and-Aft and others arrive, while several runners are listed as out or uncertain.

Chicago Judge Himes Harlem Claude Bernays Sayable Savable Tennessee Washington Park Detroit Welles Canes John F. Schorr Gold Bell Collonerrs Drake

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