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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1902
Page
25
In Kansas City, Indianapolis exploded for eleven first inning hits and thirteen runs total, beating Kansas City 13 to 10. Dammann started for KC but was removed after five, with Gibson finishing. Killen pitched for Indianapolis, aiding the comeback as Hogrev er scored and Babb drove in key runs. Attendance around 1,000.
Hill Schauba and Hallman lead with three base hits while McBride Tannehill drive runs and Hailman adds a home run. Dungan and Dunkel record two sacrifice hits, Dunkel earns two walks, McAndrews is hit twice, and multiple players steal bases as Milwaukee edges Louisville 9 to 7 in a two hour game.
Indianapolis faces Kansas City and Columbus in a busy schedule after a successful Western trip. Pitchers Killen Kellum Williams Sutthoff and Miller impressed, raising hopes for a strong Hoosier rotation. Cincinnati signs Donlin amid controversy, while league peace talks surface involving Hart Johnson and Comiskey as divisions weigh leadership and policies.
Rain caused the postponement of the Manual Training versus Shortridge high school game at Washington Park yesterday afternoon. The contest will be resumed tomorrow at 2 45 PM. Indianapolis clings to first place by three points as the Pirates surge toward the top. Park crowds have not dropped below 2500 this season at Pittsburg park. Archie Summel’s release from the Cincinnati club took effect yesterday. If favorable conditions hold, Hoosiers may reach first by nightfall today. Cincinnati did not play yesterday and is tied with Philadelphia for sixth place. St Louis and Philadelphia both lost. The Chicago National League has produced more shutouts and tight scores than most clubs. It was announced yesterday that Second Baseman Lajoie and Pitcher Bernhard will join Cleveland at Washington near Monday. Columbus games this week should test strength in forthcoming series. Joe Cantillon may manage the team possibly heading to Honolulu next fall, with Beckley Crawford and Steinfeld likely members. The Pirates have scored more runs than any National League club. Boston rose to third in the American race after the day’s results as early leaders faltered. Harry Bay, after leaving Indianapolis to join Cleveland, will be used as an extra infielder for Cleveland in Philadelphia. President Dreyfus aims to curb betting at Pittsburg park after four professional gamblers were arrested. A player who signs a contract must live up to it, says Anson, or risk tainting the sport. Several Indianapolis players are on the roster, including one at Third Base who, while adept defensively, lacks power with the bat.
Chicago defeated Philadelphia 2 to 1 after White’s three-base wild throw produced both runs. Taylors’s strong pitching kept the game tight as Chicago seized a narrow victory before about 6,000 spectators.
In Lafayette Purdue defeats De Pauw amid heavy rain and field mud. McRoberts kept quiet after two innings. Hardy and Cornell shone in defense and stick work. Errors plagued both sides. Cohen batted poorly and left the game. Attendance noted the rough conditions and pitching by Ide Palmer and McRoberts Nicely.
The remains were disinterred at Woodlawn Cemetery Delhi and shipped to Fort Leavenworth. The event marks a ceremonial transfer for the officer associated with early U S military history.
In Kansas the remains will be reinterred on Memorial Day. Gen Leavenworth died July 21, 184? The bones were found in good preservation inside a metallic chestnut case for shipment. Generals MacArthur Bates and Funston will attend the reburial as army representatives.
In Santiago Chile on May 4 the Argentina Chile protocol to be signed May 26 or 27 cancels existing warship contracts on both sides and requires eighteen months notice for new ones. The five year treaty includes compulsory arbitration and nonintervention, accepts the Peru Bolivian status quo, bars fortification of Magellan Straits and sales to unfriendly powers. Public sentiment expects savings from ship sales and reduced armed forces and improved relations.
Kid Blackburn prepares for his upcoming bout with Kid Bradford at the Empire Theater, a week from tomorrow night. Blackburn, who has faced Steve Crosby and Jack Cullen, trains with unusual diligence and expects Bradford to present a tough challenge. He has stayed in good condition for weeks and needs only light work to reach peak shape.
Kid Blackburn is to box Bradford at the Empire Theater on June 2 at catch weights around 133 pounds. Bradford, now training with Beverly Howard on Hill avenue, has been fighting in Chicago, most recently beating Dutch Sedgwick on April 22, and he hopes for a shot at Blackburn after a winter of light work.
Medical Examiner Harris reports intercranial hemorrhage from brain artery rupture as the cause of death for Chelsea boxer Tommy Noonan after a sparring contest at Lenox Athletic Club. It remains unclear if injuries came from a blow by Tommy Dixon.
Martin Duffy of Chicago and Tom Couhig of Dunkirk N Y boxed twenty rounds at 140 pounds before about 2500 fans at Crescent Athletic Club Toronto The decision went to Couhig for his aggressive work Duffy had reach but Couhig was the tougher fighter in a clever contest.
San Francisco May 20 41 Jack Johnson who defeated Jack Jeffries at Los Angeles recently has been picked as sparring partner by Fitzsimmons for training for the championship bout. Fitzsimmons leaves for 8 Springs tomorrow and Jeffries heads to Harbin Springs to begin preparation.
London reporters note the American polo team defeated a Hurlingham side 6 to 2. English players Hazel tine Shepherd Thyme and Robson appeared weak. J E Sowdin suffered a bad mouth cut early and had to retire, though not seriously hurt.
Baltimore Md May 2 4 McGraw seriously injured this afternoon in the last game between the Baltimore and Detroit. In the first inning Harley sliding into third base opened McGraws knee with his spikes. McGraw struck Harley in the face and was carried to the clubhouse to have the wound stitched. Kelsey was sent from the game for kicking in the third inning.
Frances, the treasurer, tearfully reports that the club’s funds are mixed. She reveals she put money in her brother Freddy’s bank and found two cents banked there, unable to tell which is which, offering Freddy’s 50 cents to square the accounts.
Arthur Guedel retained his amateur champion title at U M C by defeating Wallace Gruelle in the first and third bouts of a catch-as-catch-can match with catchweights. Gruelle won the first bout in fifteen seconds and the second in one hour one second. Guedel won the third bout in two minutes forty eight seconds with a right-half Nelson.
Officials for the State high school field meet next Saturday are listed with referees, judges, starters, and timers. Shortridge event entries include sprints, distances, hurdles, jumps, and throws, with coaches naming probable relay selections and a first-week squad. Tony Vonnegut, MT H S graduate, won Cornell C by leaping 21 feet 6 inches at Ithaca.
From Towanda Pennsylvania a fervid revival in an upstate Methodist church is described with primitive worship and unrestrained emotion. An old backslider cried out that he is on the road to hell and urged others to help him. The congregation joined in as a backwoods singer roared the hymn If you get there before I do.
Hon. William J. Bryan travelled through Chattanooga en route to Lincoln after witnessing Cuba’s republic inauguration ceremonies in Havana. In an interview he praised Cuban patriotism and said the United States would eventually grant the Filipinos a government of their own.
In a local girls school a small charity society operates with a full staff of officers likened to a national parliament. A young girl named Frances serves as treasurer and has recently taken pride in her role.
Port of Portland receives the Askehell a 6000 ton carrier bound for Coronel to load 300000 bushels of oats for the British government in South Africa. It marks the largest oats cargo afloat on the Pacific coast and the first Pacific port shipment to South Africa from America.
Professor E M Pease, head of the Latin department at Stanford University for seven years, has been summarily dismissed on charges outlined in a formal statement. President Jordan acted on the request and decrees were issued ending Pease's tenure immediately.
Big machines compete in a three part event at the state fair grounds on Decoration Day week. Short and long distance gasoline and steam races, electric wagon maneuvering, a ten mile bicycle handicap, and a big cycle race promise excitement with prizes including Pierce Cleveland Tribune and Rumsey bikes.
Washington letter surveys beet sugar prospects, citing Department of Agriculture findings. Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Maine Maryland Minnesota Missouri New Hampshire Ohio Oklahoma Virginia Nebraska Michigan New York and Utah as limits or supports for beet sugar. Michigan appears most favorable. irrigation subsidies could boost yields. overall outlook tempered by climate, soil, and disease concerns.
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