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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1908
Page
1
A crowded ballpark watched the Stags fall behind as Warren Gill displayed precision in the field. Dickey and McDermott sparked the locals with key hits while Bailey's defense and Frere's power spurred a late surge, sealing a three-run win after a lengthy opener.
A garbled recount mixes domestic concerns with a baseball tale. It notes housewives debating budget choices and cleanliness while detailing a doubleheader where Dickson, Kelley, Hendricks, and Betts star in late innings. The narrative shifts through plays, fielding, and reactions as the game unfolds, ending with Betts’ frustrated glance at a pulled catch.
Terre Haute pitcher Ted Wilre Haute shut out Wheeling allowing only four hits as Lorre Haute fielding prevented scoring after runners reached third. Wheeling stranded several on base while the Neucher offense benefited from timely hits and aggressive base running in a 2–0 victory.
In a rough summary a St Louis burst of seven runs in the first two innings propelled Washington past St. Louis with a decisive score. Batteries listed Bailey Powell Zephene Keeley Johnson Street. Umpire Connelly.
Central League games list Bert Wayne at Pune yton at Wheel Both Bend ae tert Hawa Groad Rapids at Evansville. National League matchups include Binetnaart at Boeten St Louis at Philadelphia Breet at Brooklyn. Pitishiry at New York American League New York at Detroit Easton at Cl Philadelphia at Chicago Washington at St. Louis.
Weather halted shooting and prevented records at the Central venue as rain disrupted the prize meet. The Gun Club ball team, the Victoria nine, was decisively beaten in a lopsided match while players and scores were obscured by the poor condition and scattered notes.
Barrett and Mortis counsel for Pittatwee Plate Glass Company of Kokome Indiana posted a $12 bond with Clerk T Corin to cover costs of an appeal from a $49.15 award secured by Charles P. Winch who was injured while at the defendant company. W Eggeman represented the plaintiff.
The Champs leave the grit behind and begin workouts under McGrew with nine road games ahead. Managers plan daily sessions led by Teddy McGrew as the squad works to regain form before the long trip. The club believes faster play and stronger hitting will lift them this season.
A late night burglary in Lavine era leads to a police pursuit as a traveling man Lewis and his partner Langley are robbed of trousers and valuables. Sergeant Pappert and officers locate the suspects after a chase through Harrison Street and the Nickel Plate train. Inmate search uncovers the loot. Langley’s wife is implicated in previous bribery accusations. the couple are arrested and await further inquiry as the force hails the capture.
Amateur league action reports from Monroeville and Hunterstown with the Delta Hagies, Bison Ingdale Centrals, and Fort Wayne Blues. Highlights include Smith’s pitching feats, doubleheaders, high strikeouts, and upcoming games and lineups across Monroeville Wallen Haven and New Haven venues.
Caracas tensions rise as Venezuela seizes Dutch ships between Aruba and Curacao and imprisons crews. President Castro bans transshipment, Chief Dutch minister J H De Rens is dismissed, and Dutch protests seek remedy. U S. officials call for adherence to international law amid strained relations.
The water works Punping station line repairs are completed and plants are back in commission in excellent working order. Station No. 3, previously out of order by last week's storm, started at 6 45 PM Saturday and operated satisfactorily through Sunday. barring unforeseen accidents the pumping system is now equal to any demands.
The German automobile in the New York to Paris race arrived in Paris this evening to loud cheers from Sunday promenaders. It swept the crowded boulevard to the Palais Royal escorted by many automobiles. No official ceremonies accompanied the event after its Berlin world circuit completion.
Mr L Spence left his name at 19 Madisen street on Thursday and has not been heard from since. He is described as a well built man about five foot eight, with dark hair and a dark mustache. Neighbors report no known reason for his disappearance and express deep concern for his health.
Special to the Journey Gazetted Newport Ep uly 26 The Fort Wayne Shamrocks defeated the All Kentucky ensemble by a margin of 21 to 3. Johnson delivered well for the Shamrocks while Simminger and Hyre starred on bases as Bowan homered to right. The seventh inning produced no runs and in the eighth the Hoosiers celebrated with Kayored’s drive to right. Hull and Necht drove in runs, Waldh scored Hull for the eleventh. The All Kentucky team head to Fort Wayne next Sunday aboard a Pullman steeped with Dubuc and Bunoy. Pierce of the Reds is slated for heavy work.
Harry Gilbert Fred Zhert and Jack Lorain were arrested for breaking Sabbath closing laws. They posted bonds of 30 each for an appearance in municipal court. Officers said all three saloons were open and vowed further action to close improper establishments.
City notes Prof Anthony Derringer plans a brief Boston visit to see his brother while J A Tirebrown visits from Marlon as Norman Stevens hosts. Isidore Levy, found near Wabash station, is described as demented. A burglar failed at Mrs Sarah Miller’s West Madison home, frightened away by a small guard. Frank Graham, Winter Street, arrested on a petit larceny charge for stealing and later returning items from Herman Kohl with the buyer repaid. The defendant declined to prosecute.
General Joshua F. Bates veteran of the Civil and Seminole Indian wars died today at the Burnett house in Cincinnati in his ninety second year. Bates was born in Boston March 13, 1317.
In Antioch California on July 26 morning a 300 foot section of the late Jos Fiver levee gave way flooding Jarsy Island and 4000 acres including 360 acres of celery. Property losses are estimated at 5 million dollars.
Five teams in the Rochester Auto Club event clock a 1000 mile trek starting Friday from Rochester. William Griffin’s 40 HP touring car leads rivals toward Indianapolis Dayton Fort Wayne and the homeward leg with a required minimum 125 miles daily and seals inspected in each city. A $4 large trophy cup awaits the first car to complete the course in perfect condition.
The Airdome presents a large vaudeville lineup headlined by the Amente family five in wire running jumping and dancing. Harry DeCoe the man with the invisible and chaka performs a standout act. Other acts include Herhey Mitchel Fran Jones Bert and Sertha Gras and Carolina entertainers. Weekly shows feature Life at the Younger Brothers and The Airdome Elves with two performances each evening at 7 and 9:15.
Special correspondence from Poe Indiana notes repairs at Henry Mailand Pas house with K Hubert Mercer painting the yard. The Taylor University Ladies Seminary choir in Upland gave a well received consort at the ME church despite rain. A cream social on the Chesterfield church lawn drew church members. Elsie Brubaker visits southern Tibots at her uncle Judson Emerick. ME church trustees held routine meetings last Saturday evening.
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