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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1908
Page
1
A fragmentary sports item notes Elston failing to secure a win with a home run as rival players and unexpected events shape the late innings. The piece hints at crowd reactions and other hits but remains unreadable in parts, leaving a brief snapshot of a tense moment in the contest.
Association scoreboard roundup from Columbus to Louisville features Goodwin’s eighth inning run, 25 singles by Stanley and Burke, and a funeral day note for President Greve. Other games report Milwaukee, Toledo, Indianapolis, Kansas City, and small-town showdowns including Warsaw White Stockings over Sidney and Elkhart Eagles beating Goshen 6 to 4 in Sunday action.
An old-time ad promises free framed pictures to Fort Wayne women who request 25 wrap pages of Easy Task soap and mail with a 4 two-cent stamp. A hand‑some picture suitable for framing will be sent by return mail.
Moseley Bros shop advertises bicycle tires tubes and parts at low prices. It lists brands like Won't Stip Manson Fowler and Record Bicycles with prices from 22.59 to 35.00, inner tubes 75 cents to 1.50, and heavy tread items. The ad promotes repairs and second-hand bicycles as well at 425 West Wesel Ranges and Buis Hornets Open evenings April to July.
Surviving game reports from July describe St Louis beating Brooklyn 8 to 2 with Hasznond and Blige on the mound and detailed plate results. Cincinnati and Chicago matches follow with Coakley driving a late rally for a 11th inning win. Boston and Philadelphia take contested wins as New York and Pittsburgh split doubleheaders with varied pitching lines.
In July 13 action New York faltered 3 to 0 at Cleveland trailing all game. Lineups list Kelch Clarke Manning Kielnow Blair and pitchers Sheridan Bietei. Chicago split doubleheader with Philadelphia as Senrs Tettis and Weacer both took losses. Conkaily umpired. Washington won two hard fought games behind solid pitching from Ler and Leaughlin. Boston beat Detroit 5 2 as Boater starred.
The Moonies entertain Bismarcks at Roblavn Park in July two doubles event at 10:02 AM and 3 PM. Admission free with all invited. Also notes Wallen beats Hunter by 5 to 4, highlights by Curtis Smith and other players. Robins challenge any city under seventeen at Lawton Park grounds. Wayne tops Deltas 5 to 4. Crowell Senecas defeat Goshen White Box 7 to 4 in Corwell.
Newspaper fragment reports Charlie Alberts heading to join the Stogies after a prior bench stint. It notes management weighing disposals and a return to professional play, referencing past associations with The Champs and Springfield and hinting at a Bead ball background.
Notice to saloonkeepers and pool room men appears in my readable text with an official stamp and date reference. The readable fragment mentions a display of stamps and an order related to saloon and pool room regulations.
A garbled report covers track events with Gilbertfield, Sullivan, and Meadors among Americans contending in the Olympic trials. Melvin Sheppard set a fast mark, while M P Halloway Reed of Oxford cut a record, and Coe of Michigan rallied for second as other heats finished amid weather delays. An explosion at Jones Shingle mill Hillsdale injures three workers and damages the plant. George Jones escapes with minor bruises.
Decatur reports a one year old girl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A Vane cuma, serious with pneumonia. Fred Schafer and Harry Ward plan a Europe trip from New York to Rotterdam, returning by October. Peter Schneider, civil service inspector, to Philadelphia for U S government work. Miss Neilie Tackburn to continue as assistant public librarian. Mrs. Charles True injured wrist, improving. Craigville boy’s horses ran away causing injuries. Goats to Hudson for fall. Mr. Lower to complete degree in age education. two houses for sale as investment.
The Shamrocks travel Sunday to face the Lake Shore team, aiming to climb the standings. Fort Wayne supporters note the visitors are among the country’s top Independent squads, while local observers praise their depth and pace as key factors in the matchup.
Fragmented OCR reports a defunct Ohio Baseball league dissolving with players from Logbaport Cowiers ville and other towns slated for relocation to futures venues near South Bend. Officials indicate protracted moves and league reorganizations may conclude next Sunday with arbitration and new league alignments.
South Bend July 11 Harry Curtice Notre Dame baseball player under contract with New York Giants will not report to spring camp but will remain at the university. He signed a contract managing all of Notre Dame's athletic teams and will attend the Notre Dame summer school at Peat Sitch
Cromwell Indiana July 13 Trip ping and falling while catching a baseball in a game between Goshen and Cromwell injured Oliver Horm of Goshen who is summering at Winona Lake. He was struck by a ball bursting a blood vessel and was taken to a physician where the injury was dressed. Horm is a leading player for the Goshen White Stockings and has hit two home runs this season for the Cromwell nine.
In Auburn Indiana on July 13 a giant business deal was closed by representatives of firms with the W He Kiblingar company for auto-buggies totaling almost 1,006,000 dollars. The agreement allows production to ramp up from smaller orders, with the factory operating day and night and night shifts likely to be added soon.
Vergil, son of Mrs. Joan McLeod, found a track torpedo along the railroad near Alupfton Ing. He carried it to West Maret street and attempted to open it with his hands. The device exploded when struck with a hammer, severely injuring him.
YOUNG MAN DROWNED IN LAKE NORTH OF FREMONT. July 13 at Hay Lake near the Michigan line three miles north of Fremont a young man, George Hamilton, about 18, drowned while bathing with companions. He was said to be an excellent swimmer but cramps may have overcome him. His body was recovered after a log he clung to needed lifting from the water. He was a man of good habits and well regarded by neighbors.
John I Waterfall delegate and Winegardner alternate will represent the county at the national prohibition convention in Columbus Ohio this week. Waterfall prepared for the convention Tuesday and will be joined by Winegardner. A son of Waterfall is the prohibitionist candidate for county surveyor.
Cassine Grimes prominent Catmia township farmer, residing west of Columbia City, had a cancer removed Saturday at Fort Wayne Lutheran hospital. Dr. tt Duenling performed the operation and it was apparently successful. Mr Grimes is fifty years of age and a man of large stature with robust health.
Bluffton Indiana July 1 The Chicago Examiner named Attorney M Walbert of Bluffton as a possible candidate for state office on the Hearst league ticket Walbert says he knew nothing of Hearst's aim and did not attend the meeting in Chicago where the party was formed He learned the group was anti Bryan and left the session.
Goshen will bolster its football squad with three transfer players Hoy Stockharger Brainard Tome and Glenn Kellase from Warsaw High. All three, residents of Milford, plan to enroll at Goshen High next year and seek positions on the eleven. Tome and Kellase played for Warsaw last season. Stockburger starred throughout the season.
Lima July announcement from Kist News Bureau outlines annual Presbyterian church picnic. Sunday school groups invited. event set for Thursday July 24 at Twin Lakes. Emphasis on enjoyable day with coordinated efforts and appropriate arrangements.
By Kist News Bureau Warsaw Ind July 13 Following a decline over several months Miss Eunice Dickson aged eighty seven died Sunday at the home of George Tibbitts She was formerly an instructor in the Warsaw public schools A will filed in probate court states the estate of about 15000 goes mainly to nephews and nieces
In Auburn Indiana DeKalb county infirmary inmates unable to attend churches due to their misfortunes were offered religious services Sunday afternoon. The special meeting drew much interest and organizers hope to continue the practice.
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