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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1908
Page
1
AGO TODAY a retailer laments missing customers and promises improved service. A week ago tomorrow at least two hundred people left without attention, while the floor walker offered only a promise. The note urges persuading today’s customers to trade now and highlights strong prices on children’s knee pant suits, khaki bloomers, and caps with discounts.
Grand Rapids beat Evansville 4 to 1 in a box score heavy recap. Pitcher Dick Beh Pitchet fanned ten and allowed four hits as Swarding, Fischer, and Guyn contributed for the winning side. Swartling and Strupi tallied for Evansville in an otherwise lopsided game.
Superior pitching by Jerger and Roberts carried Wheeling to two wins over Terre Haute, 3 4 and 2 1, with the second game halted by darkness. The Wheeling lineup and scoring details are limited due to clipped copy, but the dominant pitching and dual victory are noted in this teleprinter summary.
Indianapolis and Milwaukee clash as Singlie outduels Pape amid a volatile postgame scene. Minneapolis, Louisville, Kansas City, St Paul, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, St Louis, and Philadelphia all post varying results with notable hits, pitching, and crowd tensions shaping the day’s games.
Boston collected a 5 to 4 victory over Cleveland as W Gay pitched in four innings, supporting Boston’s win in the second game. Philadelphia beat Chicago 7 to 6, with Murphy driving in runs on a double and a home run. Washington shut out St Louis 6 to 0 behind Keeley’s pitching, while Shipke starred with a triple and a double. New York edged Detroit 4 to 3 as Connelly and Hurst rallied with substitutes scoring late. George Nill, Fort Wayne, may get another chance with New Orleans. Shamrocks host League Park on Sunday with Donivan and Hammond shaping the lineup.
Grand Circuit meeting at Hudson River Driving Park ran straight heats with about 2,500 in attendance. Alceste died from bowel inflammation after winning two heats in the 2:08 trot. Fledgewood Boy won the 2:01 price, while The Duchess led the only stake race, the 2:12 pace for a $1,500 purse.
Auburn Ind ag 2 report Dave Buttermore met John Billetter of Toledo in a wrestling bout at Toledo. A prearranged setup led to Billetter applying a strangle hold. Buttermore appeared lifeless for minutes while doctors revived him. His teammate said Dave controlled his opponent until the critical moment.
Attend a league picnic at Hes se Cassel on Sunday August 23 with speakers Congressman Gilliams and Hon Cyrus Cline. Take Decatur interurban direct to the grounds. Round trip offered for 25 seats.
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