05 Aug 1907
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1907
Page
1
In a crowding park scene the Fort Wayne Shamrocks defeated Hillsdale 5 to 1 amid shaky Hillsdale pitching and defensive miscues. Stermle labored early while Comstock and steady Shamrock hitting produced late runs securing the win and stressing Hillsdale’s pennant hopes in southern Michigan.
In Columbus and nearby cities, teams show varying form with Minneapolis falling 9 to 2 at Columbus. Cincinnati defense stalls Minneapolia to three runs while other matches note early leads and late-inning decisions. Pitching duels and timely hits shape the day with notable performances from Wall, Benne, and Kreeman amid a flurry of lineups and umpire calls.
A damaged ad text touts Mont dalee as a rough cure for stomach, liver, and kidney issues. It claims relief from fermentation and gas, promises digestive help, and urges readers to order by mail from Wagner Store. It mentions Wayne area readers and offers prices per bottle and bulk deals.
Reports from Aug 4 games show St Louis winning in four innings with strong batting, Cincinnati taking both ends of a doubleheader against Boston aided by walks and hits, and Chicago edging New York in a 12 inning thriller highlighted by Moran's home run. Umpires listed as usual with multiple names.
In a Central League page fragment, Timely hits and pitching events are noted with players like Keener and Minton. Gales and Canton teams appear in later lines, while evaluations of innings and voting details suggest a game recap with partial rosters and performance notes.
Fragmented OCR note mentions Terre Haute and Dayton with scattered names and events. Mentions Terres Miner Breese Mey and several ambiguous terms. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicates a local item involving individuals and dates.
Mutinger William Snapp of the 1 Joe Amleric chi is announced as the opponent for Yanger-Wearland in the adjusted August 20 exhibition. Malachy flagnantis Ween is the third rival. Lenny Yaoger and Edda Kinney sparring partners arrive soon. Public reception and open air bout plans, with fans expected ringside, as both boxers prepare and study the other’s strengths.
Huntington Indiana saw the local club decisively defeat GraGra by 15 runs in a sunlit Wabash Valley league game. Burnett’s lineup fielded twelve hits with no errors while Omar Chan and Andersen contributed key drives as the game ended with 1,34 fans remaining.
Reading of the given OCR fragment shows independent results across multiple locations including Batesville Hartford City Thorntown and Franlar. Full names and events are garbled but imply a regional sports meet with placements and training notes.
In Richmond Indiana on August 4, Nehmand and Otis faced Van Wert in a tight game that ended 3 to 2. Moore earned the win for Richmond by forcing in a run amid defensive miscues. both starters impressed despite the late rally, with errors enabling most scoring.
In a hard fought game Decatur edged Portland 2 to 1 after a tense opening half. The decisive goal came late as Decatur pressed a fast Portland defense, with key plays by Wagner and Varian setting up the winner.
A brief report notes Marion sweeping a doubleheader against Roanoke with results highlighting standout performances by players such as Mark Le and Casey med Teri cae. The article mentions venue TOONVILGE and lists several team members in a concise game recap.
A local gathering in Concordia drew many attendees for a Citizens Day ceremony with choral readings, organ music, and tributes. The event featured religious services, a parade segment, and a final note on the White Sox appearing in town.
Springfield tops the Central League standings as teammates hailed a tough win. The White Sox played with a crippled infield yet pressed the game, but a sensational center field catch and slow three hour contest left the crowd wanting.
The Vets plan two special meetings tonight at the old stand and urge all players to attend. Spy Runs aims to call Shamrock Juniors to Rabison Park for a game. call Mills at Spy Run Avenue 347 for details. The Mign Angeles beat the Vets 14 to ?. W Wadler starred for the Nightingales with three hits in four at bats and a home run off Rouch. Nightingales Warrel and Rigby pitched. Vets Hicks and Reed pitched.
In a slugging match at Barks grounds the Spy Ruby defeated the Fort Wayne Elks in a good game of baseball. G Meyers struck out twelve for the Spy. Final score Elks 3 1 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 Spy 8 1 0 6 4 0 0 0 0. Batteries Fort Wayne Elks Weber nus and Arter. Spy L Meyers and H Biahel.
Special to Journal Gazette. Monroeville, Aug 4 Rockford wam defeated Monroeville Blues 2 to 0 in a fast game. Evich fielding and heavy hitting highlighted the contest. No scores after eight innings. Rockford errors limited. Batteries Monroeville trader and Bauserman Rockford Winnings and Lloyd. Struck out by Strader and Gb Winnings 5.1
Fragmentary text references Gunthers in amateur circles with unclear names and dates and fragmented phrases. No coherent event or location is verifiable from the readable portions.
In a tense afternoon contest Tad led Mapleton High to a long battle against New Waver with several home runs and key drives. Despite mixed offense the Mapleton team fell short as New Waver overpowered with strong hitting and late rallies at Whoa Lake on Wednesday August 7.
Centrals edged the Zulu Stars with a final score of 710 to 0 as Wyn Centrate led the scorers in a late afternoon game at Rages. Nutteriex and Sutder contributed solid performances despite the rough conditions and mixed attendance.
Otis Frazee, an employee of the American Concrete Steel Co., swallowed part of a two ounce bottle of carbolic acid during a personal crisis at 6 30 pm. His wife, Mrs. Frazee, reported he had been drinking since Friday and ordered her not to go out. Only a small amount reached his stomach, causing a burned mouth and throat. he will remain home for days as doctors treat the effects. The couple live at 172½ Calhoun Street. the bottle was smashed by the boardinghouse keeper.
The Corner Rod and Gun club defended its reputation by beating the Magnolias on their grounds. McClaine pitched the full nine innings allowing twelve hits while Gardiner starred in the field with a three for up performance and a key three base hit driving in Amber as the rods moved up on the scoreboard.
A coal oil can filled with gasoline caused a disturbance yesterday as residents reacted to the hazard. Mrs Johnson and Mrs Zohan reported the event while a man and woman sustained minor injuries. a cat ran into the scene. Retail merchants are invited to a buffet lunch at the Commercial Club to discuss topics important to shopkeepers.
A garbled notice discusses a planned engagement between Gardiner 10 and Willie Fitzgerald in Fort Wayne with mentions of negotiations, a possible round, and a match setup. Names like Frank Barrs and Joeay menager appear amid distorted phrases about attendance, telegraph messages, and advertised bets.
Four men, Gryane, Ernest, James Bryant, and Late Bortoff, watched as Tuck Bryant slipped beneath the St Marys River just south of the Ute Pennsylvania railroad bridge. Ernest, a strong swimmer, reached him first and pulled him ashore by the hair, reviving him after he sank twice. Bryant, a poor swimmer, was unconscious but quickly revived and returned to the city. The dangerous, cold-water spot near multiple holes is blamed for the incident. All rescuers are strangers staying at the National hotel on Railroad Street.
Twenty five General Electric Company workers hosted a park outing in Robison park in honor of their former forewoman Miss Nellie Cross. The group toured the grounds and theater then danced in the evening, with Miss Rosele of Newark visiting from Toledo to reconnect with former colleagues.
The Wabash carried 241 people from this city to Toledo yesterday the largest number this season. The Fort Wayne to Cincinnati line ran at 1:90 AM with return at 11 PM. Excursion trains to Terre Haute and Cincinnati drew hundreds, while the German Singing Society attracted many to Rome City and Mahoningtown saw a marked worker shift.
consignments for the Otling works received and related shipments described. mentions of Tinchester manufacturers, twelve steel retorts, and local officials. travel updates include Mr. Adam Tinie and various company reps, with planned excursions and fare details.
Willey Drury, noted in the report as living at the core, is connected to a vandalism act described as placing a torpedo on a car track. The incident details remain unclear, but the event is marked as involving deliberate interference with transportation infrastructure.
An old advertisement touts Blood Balm as a cure for blood poisoning and related symptoms. It claims to cleanse the system, heal sores and eruptions, and treats eczema and itching. The copy promotes mail order and drugstore availability with limited provenance.
An advertorial invites women to visit the office for a consult on a new system treatment claimed to restore health and vigor. It assures no embarrassing questions and promises to explain their true condition, urging belief in the procedure despite distressing symptoms like headaches dizziness and nervousness.
A garbled early 1900s notice urges men to seek treatment for nervous, circulatory, and reflex disorders claiming health and happiness can be restored. The ad presents an optimistic pitch targeting families and emphasizes accessible care, urging readers to act.
The fragment outlines a claimed five day cure involving poison removal and lifelong relief. It mentions a 60 minute period and perfect regulation but provides no verifiable details. It promises free consultation and guaranteed satisfaction.
Randomized OCR shard references locations hours and names none clearly form a coherent notice. The fragment mentions Dr Blackstone Northeast column Wayne and Harrison hours and a list of unreadable details. Sections about property and time might imply a public or legal notice but content is largely unintelligible.
Special excursion from Fort Wayne to Winona Lake on Wednesday August 7 costs seventy five cents round trip. Trains depart Fort Wayne at 11 30 am and 4 25 pm, return on a 11 pm departure from Winona Lake the same day. Creatures Band will perform at the lake.
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