Local pricing garble spawns tangled sale line
A garbled OCR line lists odd prices for neckties with scattered figures including fractions and dollars, rendering the intended sale details unclear and leaving the item description vague and unreadable.
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1908
Page
1
A garbled OCR line lists odd prices for neckties with scattered figures including fractions and dollars, rendering the intended sale details unclear and leaving the item description vague and unreadable.
A sale offers 200 dozen white border handkerchiefs at 2 percent of a certain price with a limit of one dozen per person, indicating strict quantity restrictions on buyers.
The Fort Wayne Shamrocks plan to lead the local independents with disciplined play and uniformed appearance. Manager Cleary aims to field 15 real bell clubs, elect a captain to replace Billy Cherry, and start indoor practice next Sunday in Fort Wayne. The club touts its tough schedule, noting previous wins over Central League teams and aiming to expand with consistent road games and fan support.
Cincinnati reports Harry Pulliam will not resign the presidency of the National League. He plans to attend the New York meeting next week and resume duties, asserting he can handle baseball’s big league burden. The article notes tension over the blacklist and possible conflicts with minor leagues.
Chicago report states the White Sox plan a west and south tour this spring for games next summer. A special train will carry players and gear with pressurized cars and business logistics arranged by manager John Runsyan and associates. The article notes a March 11 sale or auction related to the stockholders’ profits.
St Marys Atilettes edge Company Th in a fast, rough bout at the gym. Strong defense by Algeroid and solid play by Myers and Elijah keep the lead as both teams exchange blows. A future rematch is teased for the next meet at the same venue.
Local sports note reports pitcher Jake Hillinger signed with Mattoon in the Eastern Hills league. He previously worked as catcher and batter behind the plate for independent clubs in northern Indiana, Michigan, and nearby regions, continuing a lengthy minor league career.
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