29 Apr 1903
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1903
Page
1
The advertisement notes a shift from heavy to light weight wool underwear as weather changes. A quantity of fine light weight wool underwear is now offered at $1.00, down from $1.50, with the same quality sold for years. Window display promotes the new price from retailer Reuben S. Patterson.
The article declares the season roster set led by prospect Osdiek and Bert Wayne’s squad. Harry G. Osdiek, catcher from Ot tumva, signed after swift correspondence with President Mautner. The lineup features Murphy, Hopke, Slear, Dennis, Belden, Lindsay, Blur, and a pitching staff including Curtis Alberta Beeler Teal Stam Wagner and Asphasi. The team travels to Evansville for the May 8 opener after a double-header scrimmage and practice games.
Baseball results from early April show St Louis beating Pittsburgh 4 to 2 at St Louis with strong hitting by Mill and Okor and solid pitching from Doheny and Stoll. Brooklyn defeated Boston 4 to 2 in Brooklyn behind Husky and Ritter. New York trounced Philadelphia 12 to 7 in Philadelphia with key hits from Cronin McGianly and Teeye.
Cleveland defeats St Louis 6 to 3 in the American League opener before a large crowd in Cleveland. The game featured debuting bleachers on the field and a weathered ballpark scene as fans witnessed the season start with 20 000 attendees.
An American association report notes a meeting in Juovnango town with discussion on planned activities. Officials outline goals and upcoming events, with attendees listed and general actions scheduled.
In Hammond Indiana Judge dismisses gambling charges after a limited hearing ending the Lakeside betting scare. The case against Meyer Weller and Herman Meyer dissolves with no further action, while the Lake she trek betting evaporates amid political comments by Governor Durbin and local officials. The Paducah gun club meet notes top scores by Fred Gilbert and Mon Starr as shooting events proceed despite scattered reports.
April 28 report shows 3500 workers on strike at Deering Harvester. 2000 metal workers quit yesterday, joined by 1500 recruits from other departments. Under 2000 remain at work, mostly organized, awaiting union orders to resume. Strikers demand a quick settlement to avoid total shutdown.
Princeton New Jersey April 28 President Cleveland started for St Louis accompanied by Oscar Straus and Benedict Benedict. He will deliver the dedicatory address at the opening of the St Louis exposition on Thursday and will be the guest of D T Prints president of the exposition. He will leave for home after the ceremonies.
A Bloomington court today focused on the white capping outrage. The hearing examined the motive and the income aiding alleged conspirators. The investigation centers on a group named Morrey and Mayer Darinhet, with several persons suspected of involvement.
Fort Wayne aims for a franchise and Dave Eckert will attend a 10 o clock meeting at the Imperial hotel in Indianapolis. Fort Wayne Terre Haute Lafayette Logansport Danville Marion and Kokomo are in play as potential franchise holders amid local opposition from Marion’s theater owner G H J Alderman.
In San Francisco April 28 Referens Wady Granor tops Mimmy Uritt in one of the fastest bouts. Britt lands a strong right and left series, forcing the Brooklyn rival to retreat, while Fitzgerald counters with jab and body work. The verdict, hotly debated, favored Fitzgerald though Britt showed speed and resolve.
An assortment of bouts and athletic results described in terse lines. O’Relle won on points in a light weight match in New York. White defeated Snelling in a Philadelphia preliminary. Tom Sharkey claimed a wrestling bout in Hartford with Quinn. Quin won a Graceerhoman bout. Buck Franklin, famed horseman, died in Louisville of rhe deal trouble, prompting Derby talk. Harvard teams face uncertain outcomes and notable figures appear in college sports coverage.
An April meeting of the American Can Company reveals plans to close five factories and reorganize, sparking minority protests over preferred stock dividends and corporate accounting. A call for an independent examiner and leadership changes follows as stock activity widens with multiple company bonds and investor interest across names like National Telephone and Wayne Telephone.
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