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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1901
Page
14
Marion defeated Indianapolis 6 to 4 in a thirteenth meeting, with Danial Daub pitching for Marion. Meaney led Marion with two singles and a home run, while Hogriever doubled twice and scored, and Viox and Bey contributed for Indianapolis amid a strong wind at Washington Park.
Fort Wayne exploded for four runs after an error by Fivans and a hit by Babb, aided by walks and further hits. The muddled inning helped Fort Wayne surge to a multi run lead. Meanwhile Grand Rapids beat Columbus behind solid defense and timely batting. Toledo edged Dayton in a fast game as hits came at opportune moments. Brooklyn shut out by Matthewson as New York offense produced seven earned runs. Chicago defeated St. Louis behind steady pitching and timely hitting with several doubles and triples noted.
Boston lost to Philadelphia as Nichols gave up eight runs in four innings on five singles a double a triple a homer and three walks. Willis pitched well in relief. Orth struggled mainly in the fourth when Hamilton and DeMonton singled and Long belted a three run homer. Attendance 2500. Score Boston 0 0 9 0 0 5 0 0 2 0 vs Philadelphia 9 3 9 2 5 0 0 0 1 0 .
Baltimore nearly tied Philadelphia in the ninth as Snodgrass ran for Robinson and was out at the plate. Geier was tossed from the game for back talk to the umpire on the coaching line. Howell and Bernhardt batted, with Lajoie Seybold Cross and Williams among the key hitters in a 7 6 Baltimore win.
Detroit bunched four hits with Chicago errors in the first inning to score five runs. Chicago answered with three in the sixth on four hits. Gleason’s fielding stood out as Detroit topped Chicago 9 to 6. Yeager and Skopec were the pitchers with Harvey finishing for Chicago.
Milwaukee defeats Cleveland 6 to 1 in the opening game of the series as Scott and Hoffer struggle in cold weather. Conroy drives in a run and Walcron shines in the field while Pickering and Conroy steal bases amid a game slowed by wind. Pitching notes: Sparks loses for Milwaukee, Scott and Hoffer toe the line for Cleveland. Attendance 1,000.
Lewis struggles but Quinn clears bases with a two bagger to left driving in three runs to win for Washington. Lee allowed scattered hits as Freeman is ejected for kicking. Attendance 7,261. Final scores Boston 9 Washington 3. Revenge battles across Evansville and Terre Haute leagues noted with erratic line scores and multiple batteries.
Football results list multiple games with scores and team pairings across several cities including Shreveport Memphis Nashville Selma New Orleans Little Rock Chattanooga Birmingham Lexington Georgetown Kentucky Yale Cambridge Harvard Ithaca Cornell Princeton New York Columbia Pennsylvania Oberlin Cleveland Reserve Oberlin University.
Shortridge High School defeated Spiceland Academy 6 to 3 at Spiceland. I H boys rallied in the sixth with five runs, while Indianapolis players committed only one error. Gibbs held a steady line for the college men. Batters Thompson and Merida starred for I H.
Michigan defeated Illinois in Ann Arbor by 7 to 6 in a tight game marking their second win of the three game series. Fischer Utley and Blenco pitched for Michigan while Falkenburg Stall started for Illinois, with scoring bunched in multiple innings.
Indiana University rides an easy win over M. T. H. 5 to 1 with strong batting and few errors. Marion and local high schools show mixed results as teams prepare for a busy schedule. The Rink Reserves beat State Stars 15 to 2 and plan a game against Blue Streaks near Crown Hill.
Nature notes Switzerland's lack of coal yet rapid industrial growth powered by abundant water power. The article cites lower power costs enabling exports to borders and world markets, plus thorough technical training and strong quality. It highlights Swiss turbine production thriving, with twelve firms supplying the water power trusts and Paris Exhibition success.
A remark from a mother to her daughter in a playful scene about fear of a billy goat. The exchange ends with the daughter noting the goat does not know fear, and the mother reassures her in a religious context.
Kansas City Journal notes census figures are a tough subject for the muse yet suggests Indiana may compose verses on the new center of population. The brief hints at shifting demographics and a cultural reaction to the data.
Indiana surprised by Purdue in Bloomington on May 1 as Purdue dominates with four Endlease? four firsts led by captain Endasley. Final score Purdue 74 Indiana 54 amid heavy wind. Also Yale defeats Harvard 57 47. Earlham beats Miami 27 7 in Richmond dual meet with Earlham swimmers and field events listed. Field day results from Fountain County include De Haven and Sullivan standout performances.
Yale defeats Harvard 57 to 47 in a spirited Yale Harvard track meet at New Haven. Highlights include Teel's late two mile victory, Hargrave's sprint wins, and Yale sweeping hammer and shot events. Key placers: Clark Harvard, Weston Yale, Spraker Yale, Behr Harvard, Hord Yale, final scores reflect Yale's six event wins.
Annapolis reports Pennsylvania Varsity boat crew defeated the naval cadets first crew with a 10:10 time. The Penn freshmen beat the cadets second crew with a 9:11 time while cadets finished 9:52. The events occurred amid Pennsylvanias victory rivalry.
In Grand Rapids on May 11 Governor Bliss told the sheriff to halt the planned Martin versus Childs colored championship boxing match set for next Tuesday. The Civic League urged interference and the governor warned to prevent any violence. Manager Madden argued it was a glove bout and the sheriff relayed the agreement to the governor, who instructed to stop the bout.
R T Wilsons The Parader with jockey Landry led from the start to win the Withers stakes at Morris Park by two lengths over Bonnibert in heavy track conditions. About fifteen thousand attended as Bonnibert beat Bellario for second and All Green faded. Amicitia won the Fashion stakes by a neck, with Hayden and Gunfire close behind. Other winners included Paul Clifford Laodice Amicitia The Parader Raffaelo Walter Cleary.
Silver Dale a chestnut three year old from John F. Schorr Memphis turfman won the Inaugural handicap at the fairgrounds by half a length over W. J. Deboe with Tayon close behind. 12,000 spectators. Tayon led early then faded as Silver Dale and Deboe battled to the wire. W in order: Bowen Rattus Trio Silver Dale Wax Taper Forte Larner.
A good class program at Worth featured the Wabash handicap with $90 added. Boney Boy edged Caviar after Coburn's ride while The Rush beat Miss Bennett in a fast sprint. Abe Frank defeated South Elkhorn, who had been the local star three-year-old, and, despite a fifty dollar fine for Cobra, Abe Frank was the standout. Winners in order: Herodiade, Abe Frank, The Rush, Boney Boy, Robert ae de, Dousterswivel, Trebor.
Yale takes first with 32 points in a three school race at Woodside Park, Pennsylvan ia second and Columbia third amid poor turnout. Yale rider O C Butts shaved two-fifths of a second from the quarter mile record, clocking 30.35 seconds. details of the pine seda and Coleman race are incomplete.
Cincinnati May 11 betting ring at Newport was hit for about 60 dollars on the victory of Charlie O'Brien in the second race. Imperialist, the 1 to 2 favorite, was overlooked by the talent and the money came from the Charlie O'Brien side.
Cunningham is reinstated by the Turf Congress. Races list winners in order Jim Gore at 5 to 1, Charlie O'Brien at 11 to 5, King Ford at 3 to 1, John McElroy at 9 to 1, Talala at 4 to 1, Sweet Dream at 5 to 1.
May 11 racing at Oakland drew a large crowd for Fabiola Hospital benefits. Imperious won the Fabiola cup for gentlemen riders with Mr. Ledgett aboard, followed by Grafter, Frank Duffy, Louwelsea, Lizzella, and Gold One in corresponding wagers.
The Washington League renews his riding license from the English Jockey Club amid sparse support. Lord William Bersesford’s death harms Sloan, with Earl Harewood and Earl Clonmel voicing opposition. In Richmond England, the professional golf final attracted a large crowd as Vardon defeated his opponent. At Kempton Park Great Jubilee handicap was won by George. Santo’s unexpected victory altered calculations. Kilmarnetik UI, ridden by L Reiff, and Harrow with J Reiff, were strong contenders.
Movement within the all star basketball team to travel to Buffalo next month for interscholastic games. A Y M C A meeting was planned last night but postponed due to many players away with the baseball club. final arrangements to be made later this week.
Racing stock from William C. Whitney and other owners drew bids at Morrie Park yesterday with medium prices. Whitney’s two year old Sneaky by Meddler Silvia sold to Newton Bennington for 1.50. Halstead Lindsley of Harvard captured the intercollegiate golf title at Atlantic City by beating Yale’s Charles Hitchcock two up with one to play in a 36 hole final. Harvard also swept team and individual college championships. The Road Drivers’ Association parade at New York’s Speedway drew a larger turnout than last year with many high quality horse drawn rigs. W. C. Floyd Jones’s Griving Peppina and Knena were noted in the bine rib group.
In New England farmer era style reporting, New York women who pay taxes in Viking era towns gain the right to vote on town appropriations after the governor signed a bill last week. The measure is described as a morsel of suffrage intended to curb taxation without representation for women taxpayers who fund local budgets and school committees.
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