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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1908
Page
1
The final baseball game of the series featured the Champs overcoming EvAs in a tense matchup. Key moments included Van Anda and Sager driving runs, Malloy pitching well for River Rats, and Bremer delivering a late double to seal the win as the crowd reacted to a dramatic eighth inning comeback.
Regional standings show Furnessh Wiheriing, Kew Tere Heston St L and Us DPilladelphia compete in New York. The main match ages include Tommy Butt versus BN Scniles, an Australian challenger, set for August 22 with heavyweights on display.
Association Milwaukee 2 Kansas City 1 as MITAY ATE Wage and team members from Mil Wis triumph. Toledo hosts the next match as IND city notes another score. Paul Aongoosorl and teammates earn a narrow victory. Indianapolis 8 Louisville 1 shows Louisville suffering defeat today.
In a tight NL clash, Cincinnati edges Brooklyn 5 4 after late scoring and strong defense. Pitchers include Holmes and Bergen for Cincinnati with key plays by Bronte and Stok. The game faced rain delays and field conditions affected Brooklyn’s offense.
Kalama 230 Rags wins final heat of the 2:08 pace at Kalamazoo Michigan finishing amid brisk pace and track conditions praised as good. Darkey Hal claimed the top heat while other contenders including Copa de Oro and Teasel contested heats with judges suspending driver George Castile for ten days over a foul.
A readable but garbled list details amateur teams and players, with names like Ganette, Blavten, Spade, Qiark, Walter, Wayner, Anguist, and the Maroon Teabing. It references Fort Wayne, Reidson Park, and Roanoke, noting upcoming matchups and travel schedules for Wayne, Wieden, and others, plus player positions and likely lineups for weekend games.
The Bucktyes face the Two Glubz for sixth place on their final road trip. Massy Hogan and talents from WE Mah the Kies are described as pivotal. Watsville club threats loom as Lowen and Hie satu club provide defense. Pendry, Swartling, and Shriver feature in lineup changes as Pischer suffers a split hand and sits out.
iSURE OF INDIANA continues with Democratic prospects in the Mississippi valley. Lloyd, head of the Democratic congressional committee, says gains expected west of the Alleghenies and some in the East, with details on intr igts to be announced. Norman, president of the Democratic National Committee, cites rail discrimination against Democrats and notes a nonflection meeting planned for August 12 in Lincoln. Eben McLeod of the Western Passenger Association argues rail rate discrimination persists, referencing the Central Passenger Association and Omaha meeting.
The article discusses campaign funding needs for the Democratic Party with calls for adequate sums from various sources. It notes that less than 300.00 is seen as insufficient and that funds should come from the masses. Officials like Bly Bryan and Governor C No Maskel discuss plans, with a finances committee meeting planned in Chicago next Monday to organize fundraising and expenses.
A fragment heavy with garbled text references a postponed church social next Thursday and local talk of an oil strike. It mentions Fulton, Sinney Park, and a merchants promotion offering dinner specials at 25 cents. The passage is incoherent but centers on community events amid industrial concerns.
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Packey McFarland of Chicago defeated Thi Brock of Cleveland at the Pacific A C in Los Angeles in the seventh round. Referee Hyten halted the bout with Brock bleeding, having been worn down by a torrent of hooks and uppercuts. Brock started strong but was floored in the second, and the fight ended without a knockout as Brock was carried by the bell in the fifth. In New York Samuel Longford defeated Tony Ross at the Fairmount Athletic Club after Ross’s seconds threw in the sponge in the fifth round. Both bouts were set at catch weights with vigorous exchanges throughout.
Tim Harrington, once a top world wrestling middleweight champ famous for beating all Cornish rivals and touring with John L. Sullivan, is dying of pneumonia at age thirty five after a five year retirement.
Robert Carper, ice wagon tender for Yapt Dennison, was badly beaten by Robert Bass after Bass climbed on the wagon and caused damage. The attack left Carper with head wounds, a ruined derby hat, and arm injuries. Bass, an engineer on the railroad, faced an action as the crowd paused the scene.
Indianapolis architect Hernant Vennaught, designer of nine prominent city buildings, died at fifty three after a three year illness from stomach cancer. Funeral arrangements not listed in the notice.
Rist News Bureau reports petition filed in Columbia City Indiana to declare Lewis Halterman of unsound mind. Daughters seek guardian to protect the elderly farmer, once prosperous and conservative, whose remorse over selling his Washington township farm to O Gandy Real Estate triggers court action.
An ambulance from Myers Wyers barn responding to a call for Harry Becker collided with Ga Dehm's car at the corner of Washington and Eaving streets. Driver Charles Syndam reported blowing the gong, but the Dehm auto slowed suddenly, causing minor damage and delaying the ambulance. Mrs. Dehm was thrown from the vehicle but sustained only slight injuries. The ambulance required only minor repairs and resumed service after adjustments.
Two small fires broke out in succession near Arc department apart asrs caused damage estimated at 15 dollars by a binge from a gas stove. A second alarm was raised at 1212 Wall Street. A small house occupied by Mrs Hottenreer caught fire from the explosion of a gasoline stove. Loss is expected to be about 319 dollars.
Mr. Frank Conlan of New York endorses Electric Bitters as a grand family medicine aiding dyspnea ulcer complications and weak kidneys. He claims it regulates digestion and purifies the blood, restoring vigor to both sexes, with a guarantee at Dreler & Brag drag store.
Auburn Indiana August 7 The Auburn Automobile company has begun excavating for a new building near the old plant in the south. The structure will include offices and space for machine construction. Contractor Long of this city has the contract and will push the work to early completion. President Marzis Eckhart plans to build a residence on North Main Street.
A lunch item titled Genuine Chili Concerné is offered for tonight at Dick's Buffet located on Barr Street. The brief notice highlights a meal option for patrons seeking a chili dish at the Barr Street venue.
For sale black more perfectly gentle for family use with ooe trap and fet let harness Inquire of A J Hat teraley 512 East Kiala street Soft shell crabs black bass spring chicken and squabs Hof Brau
Klat News Bureau reports Auburn residents Jont P. Thomas and Neyin Pommert have purchased Butler Bakery in Auburn. The well known locals bring long experience to the business and plan seamless transition as they assume ownership. A lunch menu notes turtle soup available all day at Wiebke's Board of Trade.
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