Dropped First Game to Leaders in Hard-Fought Loss
Evansville faced a 2 to 1 defeat as Wheeling and Grand Rapids edged ahead. Miner’s defense faltered late while Corns and McDermott found form for the visitors, with key hits from River and Dickey. Early leader changes kept the crowd engaged as patience wore thin.
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Heuilricha
Corns
Ponr
McDermot
Jerimey
Corn
River
Dickey
Wacker
Harry
van Auda
Bedas
Evansville
Gras
American League scores and umpire notes from today
Detroit beat Boston 3 to 2 as top performers Levies Schmidt Cleotte and Cardgan starred for Detroit. Cleveland defeated New York 5 to 2 with strong pitching by Clarke Maunder Blair while Umpire O Lovehlin officiated. Washington won 2 to 0 behind strong pitching and defense. Philadelphia edged St Louis 3 to 2 in a game highlighted by Rube Wadell's costly passes.
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Mase
Detroit
Yecbane
Wmi Schmidt
Cleotte
Cardgan
Yars
Cleveland
New York
Rue de
Ja Clarke
Maunder
Blair
O’lovehlin
Washington Today
Ivto
Torre
Tosnod Odot
Asim
Hahne
Hurst
National League scores show tight games and late rallies
In Cincinnati the Reds beat St Louis 5 to 4 as late run support carried the affair. Pittsburgh topped Boston 2 to 1 in a tight, pitching duel with Leaver and Gibson yielding the decisive runs. Umpires were noted as Kelly and Ofer in the reports.
Milwakee series postponed as City game notes unclear
Ambiguous OCR text from an Association in Ames City Milwaukee area mentions Lattimore Abhol son and Sullivan with references to Milwaukee Aug 14 and a postponed game versus Lonavil e in neapolis. Names Drake Hayes Geyer Poi. lacks clear outcomes or dates.
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Funny At Pe
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Geyer
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Industrial parade invitation for Labor Day
The Federation of Labor invites city manufacturers and business men to join the Labor Day parade to showcase union label goods. Spearheaded by President L. D. Redding and General Secretary P. R. Bell, the note promotes local promotions and related offerings.
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L. D. Redding
P.R. Bell
Standings of clubs in American Association games
Patani at Mhicaga Basin at Pittsbore New York St Louis Brooklyn Cincinnati Toledo Milwaukee Columbus Kansas City Tadlavapolis Minneapolis Louisville St Paul American Li Detroit Boston St Louis Philadephils Chicago Washington Cleveland New York
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Infield Star French Linked to Indianapolis Club
Reports from Evansville Ind claim second baseman Charles Franch of Swineville may join the Indianapolis team next season after the Central league finishes. Evansville president Harte Stahsheler dismissed the sale rumor as unfounded and stated no offer had been received. The story places Franch with the Indianapolis Reds if he proves himself, per South Bend sources.
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Charles Franch
Svinsville Star
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Carson
French
Indianpolis
Local News Briefs From Blaykton And Nearby
A series of short notices reports a Blaykton woman Wilford Stinger’s husband is seriously ill in Raton. Wabash Valley car crash near Blayton injures several. damage claimed by George Ewarts and Orvil Paxon. Klonfenstine distillery east of Blayton delays opening due to surrounding saloons closing and licensing issues. About 20,000 gallons of whisky held at the distillery amid ongoing tires. Ernest Wrecking Jr. wired from New York to Rotterdam, planning a German stint and extended visit with relatives. Remains of Pred Wartier, a Blayton resident, brought from Vers Cruz county. death occurred at a Richmond hospital after a bridge jump into the Wabash River. Husband survives. he is a county resident.
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Hoblitzel 10 Join St. Louis Cardinals in deal
Special to the Tourmel Bazerts Wheeling WV Dick Hoblitzel the yard grabbing fielder has been purchased by Stanley Robison president and owner of the St Louis Cardinals and will join the National League club immediately The deal was made while he was en route from Fort Wayne to Wheeling Robison who had just seen Hoblitzel at Fort Wayne was impressed by his strength and began talks with Tom Fleming The Reds story about the purchase appears unfounded Robison said Hoblitzel is not big enough for the major leagues
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West Virginia
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Vauvevile
Seattle
Frank Goteh
Fred and
Amelia Goteh
Des Moines
Humboldt Eminty
Parmer! Burns
Fort Dodge
Frank
Burns
Plcasiveto
Local baseball action as amateurs line up games Sunday
The Journal Gazetter lists multiple Sunday games with teams such as Port Wayne Eagles, Gunthers, Wabash shop teint, Corner Rod and Gut club, Pearls, Sheldon All-Stars, Black Speciale and Rolling Ski Flues. Players like Young Chetrich, Buster Willinger, and others are noted, with schedules and meeting points for travel to games at Phind stz grounds, Yale diamond, and resting mill grounds.
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Buster Willinger
Port Wayne Eagles
Dierrint
Buster
Fort Wayne Eagles
Dhe Ohin
Michigan
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Yale
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Tom ‘Wilkinson
Journal-Gaerie
Baseball Sunday Leads Van Wert Win in Tight League Game
Van Wert edged Fort Wayne Shatiricks 1 to 0 in a tense league contest. The scheduled 4 05 start time did not shift the outcome, as Chamimionship Ohio and Indiena battles framed the day.
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Fort Wayne Shatiricks
Chamimionship
Chatmanship Ohio
Indiena
Legacy of an Old Bible Recovered by Sawyer Heirs
In Bluifwton Indiana August a Mrs Benjamin Sawyer attended her mother’s funeral in Cesian and received her share of the estate. The Bible printed in 120 likely ranks as the most rare antique, having belonged to her father’s side. Several heirs shared the division. two Fort Wayne cottages were leased to heirs by Mrs Casson and will be sold later.
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Bluifwton
Ind
Benjalin Sawyer
Ibte Ely Tron
Cesian
Toby Gaston
Sawyer
Tanilly
Elf
Fort Wayne
Casson
Gotch Wrestles and Saves the Money Bot Rise to Wealth
The article chronicles Frank Gotch’s rise from a Humboldt farm boy to a wrestling star earning as much as $30,000 in a year. It notes his substantial savings of $60,000 to $75,000, much of it in real estate, his Seattle land, and his efforts to support his aging parents with his earnings. It highlights his charitable spending and the town’s pride in his clean character.
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Canada
Game City
Seattle
Ziumboldt
Frank
Humboldt
Frank Gotch
Gotehville
Minor Heir Paces Mile In 2 00 1-4 At Gilesboro
At Gilesboro Illinois Aug day three of Creat Western cieaic, minor heir paced a mile in 2 00 1-4 beating own mark. Preparatory three year old trotters purse results include Sun Ross winning two straight heats, Empire Queen and Best time among top finishers. Other races list Queen Walnut, Ding Palal, Misa Prophet and The Brittone in top placements with varied heat outcomes.
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Miior “Heir
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Che Wirtols
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S.akm
Eor
Queen Walnut
Ding Palaler
Test Ime
Clas& Wok
Pikse FW
Misa Prophet
Min
Brittone
Fine Racing at Buffalo Grand Circuit Opens at Kenilworth Park
Aug 14 racing opened after three delays due to numb weather. Track was heavy and attendance small. Dominion of Canada 2.0 pace winner Ba was the Canadian favorite, taking the event in straight heats. Spanish Queen won the 2.2 trot, and Gap Ore captured the 28 propel. Major Mallow won the last heat with Copa 17 Ore Anismog noted. Other stakes included Nancy Royce and Mishester performing in pace events.
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For Sale Black mare center harness and more
For sale a black mare in good center condition ideal for family use. Also a gap harness. Address 212 East Main Street. Try Admiral coffee.
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Fighters Not Improving Says Veteran Manager On Old Timers
The veteran manager Billy Madde says fighters have not improved in twenty years noting modern boxers rely on tricks rather than true improvement. He cites Corbett, Sullivan, and Jefferies as prime examples and argues recent stars lack the grit and training of legends, blaming fatigue and poor conditioning for declines in performance.
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Grifto
Tack McAuliffe
Peter Jackson
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Gotdness
Sullivan
John
Corbett
Jefferies
Tom Sharkey
Terry McGovern
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Carson
Robersons Secure Embalming License in Indianapolis Class
Notice announces that David A. Roberson has earned his embalming license in the May graduating class at Indianapolis and formed a business partnership with D Roberson in Churubusco and nearby counties. They are available day or night at their residence three miles south of Churubusco. A Hungarian Goulash lunch is planned tonight at Wiebke's Board of Trade.
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Ali Son
David A. Roberson
Indianapolis
Churubusco
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Wiebke
Board of Trade
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