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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1908
Page
1
A fragmented report notes Champs losing again to South Benders. The page mentions a player Wenelg and a dropped score, but details and exact figures are unreadable.
In a low scoring NL contest on Aug 23 Philadelphia managed just one runner to third base as Cincinnati kept the pressure. Spade starred for Cincinnati with strong fielding and pitching helped by McLean Faxen Boren and Jooin. Unmire held the visitors to zero runs through the late innings.
In Zanesville the first game ended 4 to 3 after errors favored Zanesville. Terre Haute won the second 6 to 4 as defense faltered. St Louis split a doubleheader with Boston, 2-0 and 10-3, while Chicago beat Brooklyn 2-0 in the opener and Brooklyn edged Chicago 2-0 in the nightcap amid strong pitching and defense. umpires were Ratcliffe and Phair.
A compact recap notes a scoreline between Association teams in Indianapolis and Kansas City, with players Swann Durham Slagle Livingstone Crisp and others mentioned in a disrupted report. The item references Milwaukee and Minneapolis games and lists pitchers and umpires in a fragmentary fashion.
Special to the Journal-Gazette reports New Haven Eagles triumphing in the thirteenth inning after a tight duel. Leni and Herreld delivered key plays as the locals held the visitors in check with bases loaded moments. Hard hits and close fielding sealed a dramatic extra inning victory for the home club.
The Toledo Crescents dropped both ends of a fourteen inning opener 4 to 3 and a five inning second game to the Shamrocks at League Park. Donivan fanned fifteen, allowed three hits, and remained sharp through the marathon, while Floyd and Ham mond aided Toledo’s effort with solid relief. Bow man and Runser starred for the Shamrocks, with Donivan’s great work and Donivan’s endurance highlighted by the crowd-pleasing long game.
In Huntstown Indiana the Blues and Auburn Specials played a close Sunday game on the grounds. Rainey held the opposition to runs while Bain yielded more hits. Swank and Brung led in bases, with several players drawing walks. Multiple double plays highlighted by Schmidt for the Blues. Other local results include Pirates over Waynes, Cardinals over Gras, and Fort Wayne Crystals over Bowser Specials. Ads note Journal-Gazette want ads.
Deputy Harvey Hughes and Sook arrested Ira Platter, who lives two and a half miles south of New Haven, on an affidavit by Henry P. Coonrod charging larceny of groceries taken from a buggy in front of a New Haven store last Saturday evening.
Detective Young and Detective Kinder seized Fitzgerald at Rogers Park after a dramatic raid. He appeared in his night attire, kissed his children goodbye, and was taken to jail amid questions about the extent of the $173,000 theft. Lawyers said he would be moved to federal jurisdiction, with habeas corpus steps likely. Captain Porter questioned the timing and strength of the case.
An important meeting of the Class of 08 is scheduled for this afternoon at 3 o'clock at the high school.
Kendallville readers witness Port Wayne Packards fall to Kendallville stars in a Waterhouse ball game. Kendallville scores steadily from the second inning as Packards pitcher Dreibelbiss struggles. final hitting by Romaine and Homary seals the win with 6 runs to 4.
For sale a black mare described as gentle for family use. Includes one trap and a set of harness. Inquiries directed to A. L. Hattersley at 212 East Main Street.
The prize shoot at the Corner Tool and Gun Club yesterday afternoon saw William Scherer as high gun with eighty hits out of one hundred. Max Willgreuter placed second at twenty yards, Peter Keller had seventy five at eighteen yards, and Mrs. Max Witelgreuter won first prize in sixteen yard ladies’ competition with fifty three points while Mrs. Ed Evans had forty eight. Official standings list results by distance.
AUBURN Ing August 28 A week ago Hareilan ball team hired Jimmy Quin jam to pitch against Eden team. Crowds bet on Eden believing loss. Quin jam struck out early batters as locals grew hostile throwing stones and clubs. The game ended five to four for Hemiken. Afterward a friend drove Quin jam to a safer area. Murburger vs Prindle Saengerbund hall August 27 for Indiana championship.
A telegram directed Harry Hammond to report at South Band at once in condition to pitch Tuesday’s game against the Benders. Hammond appeared in Shamrock uniform yesterday, looking as fit as a fiddle, according to local notes.
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