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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1908
Page
1
A chaotic clipping reports Miller rallying 100 strong to back Siggie in a contested bout. Mentions New York, Aug 1, and a sequence of boxing style notes with unclear names and places. The piece cites scores and a dramatic finish, referencing Keandau and Fraser in a jittery sports page tone.
Readable lines show standings of clubs and city match results among Boston Philadelphia Washington and other teams. Names appear with partial spellings but indicate a sports or club ranking snapshot.
Multiple games reported with scores and brief notes from American League and National League action. Detroit and Boston each posted wins, Chicago offensives featured few errors, Philadelphia topped St Louis in a late afternoon game, with other teams and pitchers mentioned in passing.
Evansville built a late lead as Espigo or related players sparked a tenth inning surge to clinch a close win over South Bend. Team standings and the final score show Evansville prevailing in a tense regional clash reported by the Journal Gazette.
Reports from St Paul Indianapolis Toledo and Louisville detail game outcomes and key plays. Le Bunehart delivered for Kansas City while Manske dominated for Louisville in the close series finale.
Fragmentary notes show a National League baseball reference involving Boston and Chicago. Other words resemble dates months and team abbreviations, with unclear standings or outcomes.
Henry Beitlay, one of two Editten saloonists held by ynonstranes and dine 80, announced he will move family to Beataash around September 7. He has run a saloon in this town for years, with events and daily business shaping the Warreth and MWardford City scene. He is unsure of his future line of work in Seattle but doubts returning as proprietor or salper. Herman Wallace, four years as assistant superintendent at the Red Cross factory, leaves that role to join Covendale & Snyder. He will head the office Were but keeps his residence. Red Cross secretary could not provide details on Wallace’s new assignment.
Fragmented OCR records a wedding in Dakota city with names obscured by errors. The bride and groom were set to wed last Sunday at Silver Lake, but the dress failed to arrive delaying the ceremony and prompting last minute changes.
The All Kentuckians, led by coach Chinston Independent, meet the Fort Wayne Shamrocks in a mid afternoon game at Tengu Park. Lineups show Davis Skeosa Johnsons, Cherry, Finnser, and Jadwh arriving with West Rentucklans backing the visitors. Bowing, Gonter Meld, and Ludwig headline a pithing and fielding group as preparations begin for the showcase.
Aug 1. American athletes dominating the special athletic games in Paris, featuring London Olympic participants. Carpenter of Cornell won the 600 meter dash in 14.5 seconds, Hamilton of Chicago won the 200 meter dash, with Sherman of Dartmouth second and Gartmell of Pennsylvania third. Gill a of Chicago A A won the discus, and Trube of New York A C led the 1500 meter handicap in 4:085. Attendance reported as small.
Fall term International Business College begins September 1. For information writers or call 504. Mr Frank F Purcell returned from Toledo where he completed forming a parcel delivery company capitalized at 10000 dollars. The Incaman is prominas and a Toledo man le sec.
A fragmented report notes Wuarkabla pitcher George Wilt Hig performing on July 4 near vat bilabing. The piece mentions a near record performance, an unnamed Phillies member reaching first base, and a batter striking out before being hit by a pitched ball. No scores or decisive outcome recorded.
In a bustling set of local baseball notes the Cardinals mount a heavy schedule across multiple fields. Brennan faces scrutiny over alleged bribery as players defect, while Mike Laughlin leads the Colts against Black's War Horses and a slate of city teams compete at Leith street grounds and Lawton park.
A snapshot of three top wrestlers Frank aotch Robert Fitzsimmons and Dr EB Ft Roller. The piece notes Fitzsimmong may meet Stanley Ketehel if Ketehel maintains his winning record in what is predicted to be a greatest battle of record. Dr BF Holler is recognized as a leading mat artist across the west.
G Schmidt pitches well with only one error in fourteen games as Captain Johnson pushes a fast game at Talett Field. Johnson plays a standout second base and hits with strong contact, while the team aims to win behind solid fielding and timely hitting.
The largest crowd of the season watched the K. M. White Sox defeat Bowser Grays 5 to 2 at Concordia Quarry. Pitcher H. Grave allowed two runs while Kaylor struggled but recovered. Notable plays included a great left-center grind and a three-base hit by Slizgereta.
Unclear readable text notes a game or event with names J. lay feneree and Annee, but the fragmentary lines yield no verifiable facts or clear outcome for a proper summary. The readable items suggest a sports or performance context without concrete details.
Budle McGrew reports to Canton after a telegram from owner G A Williams. Williams refunds Varnell’s money as McGrew is released. McGuire moved from MecKegport, pitched once for Canton beating South Bend 2 to 1. King Wesley refuses to report to Wausau, plans to pursue a national commission ruling. Hendricks still has leverage on Wesley. McGuire eyeing other Central League clubs and possible Wheeling deal.
Herbert Brant was arraigned before Mayor Hamilton after being arrested for attempting to murder his wife. He pleaded guilty to a disorderly conduct and battery charge, paid fines and costs, and the case was set for docket squaring. The prosecutor urged Mrs Stout to pursue intent but she declined.
In Ballsbridge Dublin under the Irish Amateur Athletic Association the American team dominated, winning seven firsts and three seconds while Irish athletes claimed four firsts and eight seconds. Notables present included Richard Croker and Bliss Bowman as 10,003 spectators cheered the medal ceremony.
The seventeenth annual picnic of Fort Wayne lodge B P O Elks No 155 is today at Denilive park. All members should participate and extend a cordial welcome to visiting Elks. Music amusement and speeches are on the program with plenty to eat and drink.
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