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The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1903

Page

9

Rain Delays Hoosiers End of Third Inning in Indianapolis

Rain halted play after three innings of Indianapolis versus Minneapolis with the Hoosiers leading two to zero. A doubleheader is scheduled today with Minneapolis. Milwaukee, Columbus, St Paul, Louisville, and Kansas City games also listed. Umpire Haskell suspended the game as rain persisted, setting up two games for the afternoon.

American Association Minneapolis Indianapolis St. Paul Louisville Milwaukee Columbus Kansas City Toledo Watkins Millers Newlin Northwest Thomas Hoosiers Iin Fox Martin Kihm Woodruff Hogrever The Mill Dan Us Marcan Tamsett McDonald An Oyler Crowley Wil- Volz Saints Auschaupt Louisvile Py Tang

St Paul Beats Louisville In Close Ballgame

St Paul defeated Louisville 5 to 3 in a well played game. Louisville hitters struggled at opportunities while fielding highlights included a jumping hand catch. Pitching and defensive plays shaped the outcome as St Paul tallied three runs in the late innings and Louisville left eight men on base. Time two hours. Umpire Foreman.

Louisville St. Paul Batley Ee Walker vBchaefer Remore Oe Geier Pauivas Bailey Huggins Foreman Chicago Cincinnati Coolli1io Chance Jones Kling Harley Wicker Seymour Beckley Evers Corcoran Daly Casey Slagle Iy Wicker I Pare Bucker Sutthoff Poole Suthorf Johnstone

Toledo and Kansas City Battle to Darkened Tie in Oregon

In Toledo on August 31 Kansas City jumped to a six run lead but Toledo fought back to tie the game before darkness halted play. Dorn, Bernard, Schaub and Gear led the hits while Dorn and Al laway pitched for the mound. Attendance was 40 with Mullane umpiring and a two hour game time.

Toledo Kansas City A.behloa EL Binith Owens Childs Bernard Turner Hadding Dorn Hill Gear G Grady Frantz Knoll Rothfuss Schaub Gear Bales Alloway Gibson Smith Childrener Kangan City Mullane

Columbus Triumphs Over Milwaukee In Rough Contest

Columbus defeated Milwaukee in a spirited game with Stimmel pitching four innings for the visitors. Attendance was 1 06. Key plays include three stolen bases by Gleason and Turner, a home run by Turner, and three earned runs for Columbus. Innings pitched show Stimmel giving up many hits while Summers lasted four innings for Columbus in a tight matchup.

Columbus Milwaukee Stimmel Col. AB Rune—Arndt Gleason Turner Clingman Fox Ganley Dunleavy Hemphill Mott Panel Speer Meredith Mellor Oak Vay Berger Imumel balis—Orrer Bal Chicago Wicker Cincinnati Chi

Fire Damages Taft Timber Yards In Cincinnati

A fire at 3 HL Taft & Co timber yards in Cincinnati caused nine dollars in damage. Two charred remains of unknown tramps were recovered from a burned box car near the siding.

Cincinnati HL. Taft & Co

Pittsburg Defeats St Louis as Ninth Inning Rally Nets Five

In New York at the Polo Grounds, McGinnity pitched both games to Philadelphia, losing the first 4 to 3 and the second 4 to 2. Frazer pitched the opener for Philadelphia, with strong support and no errors. The double victory marks McGinnity’s third this season as New York outlasted Philadelphia in a tight two game set.

New York Philadelphia Polo Grounds MecGinnity Frazer N.Y Phila. A.bh A.E. Browne Bres’han McGann Ogie Douglas Hulswitz Zimmer Hulswitt Haliman McGinnity Hurst Moran Wlort'n Titus Barry

Pittsburg Rally Beats St Louis 9 6 in Nine Inning Finish

Pittsburg defeats St Louis 9 to 6 after a ninth inning rally. Thompson and Carisch form new battery for Pittsburg. Attendance 673. Scoring details include Leach Sebring homers and notable hits by Carrigh Beaumont Bransfield.

ST. Louis Pittsburg Thompson Carisch Farrel Dunleavy Smoot Burke Brain Clark Leach Wagner Bransfield Ritchey Sebring Carrigh Beaumont Smooch Farrell Murphy Ryan Currie Emslie

Navy ships bring midshipmen home from summer cruise

Annapolis August 31 The battleship Indiana commanded by Capt W H Emory the cruiser Hartford commanded by Capt W H Reeder and the practice ship Chesapeake under Commander William F Halsey arrived today with midshipmen returning from their summer cruise The cadets say they enjoyed the voyage and plan to visit their homes before resuming studies next term

Annapolis Indiana W. H. Emory Hartford W. H. Reeder Chesapeake William F. Halsey

Washington and Boston split doubleheader in Washington

Washington won the first game 2-1 on a tenth inning homer by McCormick after a pitchers’ duel with Patten and Dineen. Boston took the nightcap 4-2 as Collins drove in key runs in a game cut short by darkness. Collins homered in the second game and Fryers hit for Washington while Hendricks and Lachance contributed for Boston. Attendance was 1,422.

Washington Boston Patten Dineen McCormick Collins Wash. A.B.H.O.A.B A.B.H.O Ryan Clarke Coughlin Drill Criger Parent Ferris Lachance Dougherty Connolly Wash H. Ae A.bhlo Hendricks Selbach C. Stahl Freeman Dunkle Gibson Wildee Ie

St Louis Sweeps Doubleheader Over Cleveland in Day Action

St Louis wins both ends of a doubleheader against Cleveland with a 6 8 score, Powell and Bradley ejected in the first game but remain for the second. Key players include Burkett Martin Wallace Heldrick Flick and Lajoie with noted base steals and two base hits. Attendance 3,100. Lawrenceburg reports three Manufacturers League games with rain interruptions and trades affecting players Ream and Grant. Ream to Minneapolis after season.

St. Louis Cleveland Powell Bradley St. L B.H A-E Cleve E. Burkett Fitch Martin Id Bay Hill Thoney Lajoie Nilickmae Wright Burkett Wallace Heldrick Flick Bemis Hemphill Martin Sugden Bay Anderson Hickman Louis Laughlin Heidrick Hemph Sugden Sug Powell Hemphill Stovall

Decatur Edges Huntington In Tie-Breaking Park Game

Special to the Indianapolis Journal. The Rosen thals of Decatur defeated Huntington at Steele's Park near here on Sunday, breaking a tie between the teams. Score: Decatur 6 0 9 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 ? Huntington 2 6 0 0 0 0 0 1. Batteries France and France Hyland and Miller Umpire Bayes.

Indianapolis Journal Lawrenceburg Ind League Park Decatur Rosenthals Huntington Steele's Park Here RH Decatur Eonel France Hyland and Miller Bayes

Curtiss shuts out Evansville in pitching duel

Fort Wayne pitcher Curtis blanked Evansville with two hits as Willis’s defense failed. Marion wins in tenth at Dayton on a run burst later. South Bend tops Terre Haute thanks to Moffitt’s pitching and Cogswell’s homer. Wheeling beats Grand Rapids as Omas eases through. Birmingham topples Little Rock. Nashville falls to New Orleans. Montgomery edges Memphis. Atlanta loses to Shreveport.

Evansville Ft. Wayne Terre Haute South Bend Marion Dayton Grand Rapids Wheeling Birmingham Little Rock Nashville New Orleans Montgomery Memphis Atlanta Shreveport Fort Wayne

Dan Patch Aims for World Pace Record at St Paul

Dan Patch tried to lower the pacing world record at the Minnesota State Fair grounds. He finished the mile in two minutes flat despite favorable conditions and warm weather. Old Mike acted as running mate while McHenry gave the timing signal.

Dan Patch ST. Paul Fair Grounds ST. Paul, Minn State Fair Grounds Old Mike McHenry

Grand Circuit races postponed at Norbett Park

Providence R I Aug 31 The opening Grand Circuit races at Norbett Park were postponed due to a wet track.

Lafayette Providence R. 1 Norriett Park

Queen of trotters to be crowned at Cleveland track

Queen of trotters Lou Dillon will be crowned queen of the turf at the Cleveland inter-city matinee trophy program. The entry list for the $5,000 race includes four horses: The Monk Waubon Equity and Dolly Dillon. A parade before the grandstand and a large floral wreath will honor Lou Dillon before racing begins.

Cleveland, CO Morron the Monk Waubon Equity Dolly Dillon Lou Dillon Louw Non Nec

Tippecanoe County Fair Opens With Fast Racing Promise

Workmen finish preparations at Tippecanoe county fair grounds as the thirty-seventh fair opens tomorrow with a schedule of horse races. The events include a two year old colt race for $100, road race for $100, and several purses ranging from $75 to $900 across Tuesday to Friday. Strong contenders from the region are expected to compete.

Indianapolis Journal Lafayette Ind Tippecanoe County Fair County Agricultural Association

Jay County Fair Promises Record Event Lineup

Portland Indiana reports the Jay County Fair Association vows a record fair with speed purses over 3000 dollars plus a top racing program and several features Carrie Nation the Kansas saloon smasher is booked for Wednesday an automobile race will run the same day with many fast cars from two states a new amphitheater is under construction the fair runs from September 28 to October 3 inclusive

Indianapolis Journal Portland Ind Jay County Fair Association Carrie Nation Kansas

Muncie Tennis Team To Visit Richmond Country Club

Richmond Ind Aug 3 The Muncie tennis squad travels to Richmond on Wednesday afternoon to clash with the Richmond Country Club team. The visitors hope to rebound after a prior setback.

Richmond Ind Muncie Richmond Country Club Munce

Easy for Judge Himes Wins Delmar Juvenile Stakes

In Harlem Oak Park handicap Judge Himes carried 15 pounds and beat Fading Light by four lengths on a cool, cloudy day. Floyd K. was third as six starters ran with several scratches leaving 11 carded for the card. Jack Ratlin won the fourth race by a nose from Lewisville amid a heavy track and clear weather.

Chicago Judge Himes Harlem Floyd K Kregor K Orsina Lord Melbourne the Don Bondage Serge Jack Ratlin Lewisville Callant Albemarle Phillips Mayor Johnson W. Robbins Evening Star B. Davis Ll. Wilson 8. Bonner Louisville L. Wilson H. Phillips Orfeo Wilson Gypsene Robbins Prince Blazes Papp C. B. Campbell J. Booker

Imboden Wins Delmar Juvenile Stakes at Opening Day

Imboden ridden by Sheehan and carrying weight from fifteen to twenty five pounds defeated Major Carpenter in the Delmar Juvenile at Delmar. Bride and Major Carpenter pressed the winner down the stretch but Imboden edged ahead to win by two lengths on a good track. Also notable were results in other races with Bandillo and Dr Cartledge among top finishers. Delmar entries listed for Tuesday include a mix of sprinters and middle distance runners with weights and participants.

ST. Louis Sheehan Pendleton Bride Major Carpenter Smith W. P. Palmer Scully Bandillo C. Bonner Frank Collins Howell Secon Wen Dr. Cartledge Perkins Worthington Revenge Dare Dr. Hart Morris Ometer Shea Imboden Theory Tenny Belle New York McGrathiana Oakwood Sheepshead Bay Requital-Daly Rose J. E. Madden Brown Esarion Abu Kru Russell Brandolette E. H. Garrison Onondaga Imp Elf H. R. Baker Madison-Enamel M. D. Miller

Trotting Association shifts to midway fair programs

TERRE HAUTE Ind Aug 31 The Trotting Association once renowned for harness meets adapts this year with a mix of midway fair carnivals and running races. Today three flat races produced winners Cerra Santa Jack McGinn and Crosscross with notable odds and times while Newport track horses sparked questions on standings. Western Jockey Club reportedly will not penalize them.

Indianapolis Journal Terre Haute Ind Trotting Association Newport Western Jockey Club Secreta Woodruff Cerra Santa Bertieria Jack McGinn Johnson Crosby Jones Clara M Burns Crosscross Neal Frank Kesinger Enos Soundley Shanton Ruby Riley

Duffy and Gardner Fight Draw In Welterweight Clash

Le Saginaw Mich August 31 Martin Duffy of Chicago welterweight world champion and Gus Gardner of Philadelphia 135 pound champ fought ten rounds to a draw Gardner outweighed by about fifteen pounds yet pressed hard but could not land the decisive blows despite his best efforts.

Saginaw, Mich Martin Duffy Chicago Gus Gardner Philadelphia Gardner Duffy

Backers Take Flying Handicap Win at Sheepshead Bay

Shotgun carried 119 pounds won the Flying handicap for three year olds at Sheepshead Bay, leading from the barrier to finish one and a half lengths ahead of Wild Thyme with River Pirate third. Ormonde's Right took the Autumn Malden stakes. Jockey ONeil rode the first three winners as track remained heavy with fast times in a few events.

New York Sheepshead Bay Son of Artillery Wild Thyme River Pirate Ormonde O'Neil Runnels Wealth Coburn Oceantide Fuller Major Daid Duke of Kendal Odom Lord Badge O'Neill Memories Tippecanoe Puller Shotgun Redfern Hicks Timb Nimosa Thistie Heather Lida Loeb Florham Queen Birch Broom Gannon Conundrum

Two Horses Down At Kenilworth Park Handicap

At Kenilworth Park a mile handicap produced a dramatic spill as Albula slipped with Silurian mounted by Minder and Walsh. Easy Street led late to win, Albula remounted for third, and Mrs Frank Foster’s rider was unhurt. Chickadee and other races followed with multiple upsets and brisk times.

Buffalo Kenilworth Park Minder Walsh Albula Silurian Lamasney Frank Foster Easy Street Chickadee U. 7 Dearman Peiting Pluck Lansdowne Arachne

Racine Drops Out of Western League Polo Race

Elwood Indiana Aug 30 Racine one of the pioneer polo cities in the West will have no team in the Western League this season unable to secure the rink on satisfactory terms Marion will take Racines place with six clubs Manager H of Racine will retain his franchise and build a rink of his own before the opening of another season.

Indianapolis Journal Elwood Ind Racine Marion

Richmond Poised for Strong Polo Team After League Switch

Richmond Indiana expects a powerful polo lineup as the Western League gains top talent due to the National League failure. Rumored stars include George Bone and Cunningham Jr with Jessup at goal and Mansfield at center, while Cameron and Doherty may line at half back.

Indianapolis Journal Richmond Ind Thatichmond George Bone Cunningham, Jr Jessup Mansfield Cameron Doherty

National A A U announces order of events for Milwaukee meet

President Liginger of the National A A U released the official order of events for the national championships to be held in Milwaukee on September. The list includes sprints, hurdles, distance runs, and field events with old events starting alongside track events to help athletes plan entries.

Milwaukee W. H. Liginger Liginger

Father Cushing Not a Life Prisoner

Louisville report denies Denver claim that Father John H. Cushing was ordered to Bethesemane and kept a prisoner for life. He has been sent to a Trappist monastery for a month or so by Archbishop Falconi and will return to his Denver diocese after the retreat.

Louisville John H. Cushing Denver Bethesemane Mats Cushing Uf Trappist Monastery Falconic

Newspaper Men Lose to New York Team in Golf Clash

In a Garden City Golf Club match on August 31 New York and newspaper men competed with the former winning 7 to 2.

New York Garden City Toger Meres

Thomas Joins Purdue Amid Camp Buzz and Star Returns

Marion full back Thomas will join Purdue at camp opening, joining a squad that also adds Miller at center and Allen as right tackle. Other arrivals include Emery Mille at quarterback and veteran Harry Adams returning to the fold as Purdue plans a fall season, weather delaying practice but players enjoying camp activities.

Indianapolis Journal Delphi Ind Leslie Thomas Marion Purdue Indiana Chicago Illinois Happy Happy” Miller Indianapolis Light and Powerspany Miller Allen Tarkin Heao Er Ues Culver Osborne Emery Mille Tippecanoe

Purdue Football Camp Near Delphi Promises Strong Team

Purdue’s August camp along the Tippecanoe river reports optimistic progress with nearly thirty candidates for the eleven. New men join the squad, Dave Allen among the latest, trainer McClaire praises readiness, captain Osborne notes lighter backs and speedier play under new rules, and shaving is barred until return to Lafayette. Provisions sourced from Delphi with players fetching supplies two miles away.

Indianapolis Journal Lafayette Ind Purdue Tippecanoe River Delphi Dave” Allen Jolly Company McClaire Osborne Laffayette Cutts

Train Plunges Through Manitou into Colorado City

A Colorado Midland freight train sped uncontrollably from Manitou toward Colorado City at 5 am. Speed estimated at 100 mph, the locomotive and cars derailed a switch engine on a siding. crew members jumped to safety with no injuries reported. Estimated loss not disclosed.

Colorado Springs Col Colorado Midland Manitou Colorado City

Train collision in Roanoke injures four crew members

A live stock train northbound on the Shenandoah division of the Norfolk & Western Railroad rear-ended a through freight Sunday evening between Elkon and Shengpseeh. Engineers E. J. Moore and T. J. Nic and Firemen W. B. Jones and H. R. Hetfield, all of Roanoke, were seriously cut and bruised. Three cars of the front train and two engines of the rear train wrecked. tracks were buried.

Roanoke Shenandoah Norfolk & Western Railroad Elkon Shengpseeh E. J. Moore T. J. Nic W. 8. Jones H. R. Hetfield Bach

Tennis Results at Niagara on the Lake August 21

The Niagara international tennis tournament continued with several first round matches. Notable results include H Hall defeating H Avery 5-4 5-3 and E HM Fisher beating Raind Burns 6-5 14 6-1, with Sidney L. Smith and Dr. Pearson advancing in the men’s singles.

Niagara-On-The-Lake H. Hall Toronto H. E. Avery Detroit E. HM. Fisher New York Raind Burns Hamilton Sidney L. Smith P. Ackerland Cincinnati

Motor Boats Race Paris to Sea Second Stage Finish

Twenty one of fifty seven boats completed the Seine race stage from Paris to Elbeuf. Mercedes and Flora again led the field, finishing first at 4:53 p.m. and 5:02 p.m. respectively. The next stage runs from Elbeuf to Rouen tomorrow.

Paris Seine Elbert Mercedes Flora Elbeuf Roven

Shooting in Dickinson County Va Leaves Constable Dead

From a barricaded outhouse Fleming Mast, age forty, resisted arrest by Constable Albert Hall. Mast killed Hall and seriously wounded George Mulling during the attempt near Fleming Mast in Dickinson County, across the state line.

Killed by Discharged Employee in Superior Cafe

In Superior on August, Howard Gilbert of the Euclid Hotel cafe was killed today by Arthur Sherman, a recently discharged worker who was arrested. No further details on motive or exact ages are provided.

Superior Wis Howard Gilbert Euclid Hotel Arthur Sherman Victus

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