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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1908
Page
1
Philadelphia defeated Louis 83 to 1 in a doubleheader with strong pitching and late rallying at the plate. Debra and Ragmona stood out as the home team pressed to keep pace, while Walker contributed solidly on offense and defense.
A jumbled sport page from July 1900 reports Washington’s two hits off Powell, several mixed game summaries from Chicago Philadelphia Detroit Cleveland and Cincinnati, with stray mentions of pitchers, umpires, venues, and club notes. It references Shamrocks, Reds, and local park play, plus promotional stunts and coaching plans.
The Young Cardinals defeated the Ben err Stare 6 to 4 as Noxgrit, Squee and Gutteviee led for Bender Stars with Grays and Monroeville set to clash next Sunday. Cromwell beat Syracuse 7 to 4 in eleven innings at Lakeside Park.
Wheeling scores three runs in their half of the inning to edge Dayton 5 to 4 in a close game. No doubles or singles recorded in the summary. the report notes two Soubies and a base on balls, with Dayton's offense muted.
Association Columbus defeated Kansas City 5 today in a close game. Key players included Taylor and James for Columbus while Carter and Sullivan starred for Kansas City. Batting and fielding notes mention Kilnh and Biernaler in the lineup with Toled and Milwaukee also appearing in the score roundup.
An incomplete score report shows Boston leading Cincinnati 10 to 6 in a National League game with July action. The text is garbled but indicates a run of plays and player names may be present, reflecting a partial box score from a Boston versus Cincinnati matchup.
The article recounts a trip by the Sham Rocks and Wiedemann sro imds visiting Cincinnati Newport Covington and Fort Thomas. It notes costs around 15000, compares teams like Wiedemann, praises the visit, and mentions Fort Wayne bars keeping tight defense before losing the game.
Report notes two well known men seen laughing on Terry street Monday. They explain wives had washed groups and for the first time in years sat down to a square meal with them, sharing the joke as each had a similar experience.
Pitchers Hammerd and Chambers were ordered by manager Hendricks to report to the club at Zanesville after being left in the city to work out with McGrew King Kelley and McGuire. Earlier reports claimed Chambers had been released after returning to Fort Wayne from Rockford, but that was not accurate.
A public notice states all grocery stores will close at noon on Wednesday July 29. Authorities urge shoppers to plan accordingly and report any violations to local officials.
Fort Wayne faces Zanesville while Dayton meets Wheeling and South Bend plays Terre Haute. Grand Rapids visits Evansville with National League games Cincinnati at Boston St Louis at Philadelphia Chicago at Brooklyn Pillsboro at New York. American League games include New York at Detroit Boston at Cleveland Philadelphia at Chicago and Washington at St Louis. ring side odds were discussed as Billy Papke wired Baron accepting terms. Papke seeks a rematch after a prior dispute with the other fighter in Milwaukee. The bout is tentatively set for September.
Club adds Chambers and Maramond giving Hendricks depth in pitching. Chronicle of recent games includes darkness disruption, Dan Patch challenge, and Dave Buttermore issuing a match challenge. Minor league anecdotes recount deliveries, field mishaps, and remarks about the Bingles pennant prospects amid a busy sports week.
Stanley Ketchell, reigning middleweight champion, is the favorite to beat Hugo Kelley in a Friday night match. San Francisco fans back Ketchell, citing his strength and action in past bouts, while a few backers argue for even money. The 136 pound bout is billed as a fierce showdown set for Monday night at 8 o'clock.
Auburn went to Hamilton for a baseball contest against Hamilton. An injury to Auburn pitcher Liebone fractured a finger, crippling him and allowing Hamilton to score late. The game extended twelve innings before a final outcome.
McGuire and Hammond defeated a selected squad in a practice game in the city. The match ended abruptly after Hammond refused to sign more items, and Rod hit four balls beyond the grandstand. Potts hit a solid inning, while Teddy moved near the grant stand as a vendor offered artificial teeth for sale.
Ossian and Bluffton meet in a crucial Indiana contest with the Holtton title likely at stake. Bowman of Fort Wayne Shaw will join Ossian, while Oz Way, Decatur’s top pitcher last season, is slated to pitch for Bluffton.
Evansville July 27 James Wacker of New Albany a Kansasville pitcher in the Central league wed Miss Peacl Biketer daughter of a prominent businessman at Holy Innocents Episcopal church. Miss Dikofer a baseball fan witnessed their courtship in the grandstand. the couple will travel on the team road trip after the ceremony.
A six round middleweight bout between Billy Papke and Sailor Burke at the Coliseum Athletic Club in New Fork was stopped by police interference after crowds gathered. The scheduled fight did not take place despite plans for the event on July 27.
City Council convenes this evening with little expected business. Two committees will report, mainly on water works and franchises. The Metropolitan Engineering Company of Chicago proposes the reservoir contract, to be ratified tonight.
In Goshen on July 87 Sal Cooper stabbed Orlandto Amsden after making an improper remark to Mr. Cagner as she passed.
Detroit July open meeting at state fair grounds featured a new gelding track record by Jack Eesburn in the free-for-all trotting heat of 3.0644 with 224. Conditions were favorable for the opening events as Jack Leyburn led early before Margaret C. surged then faded, while Ore placed second. The 218 pace saw Sanderlin’s Brownell show strong. ten horses are entered in tomorrow’s $5,000 Chamber of Commerce pace, including Minor Fez. Other notable heats included Jock Leyburn and a hot pace finale with multiple contenders.
Margaret Lavine, linked to multiple actions including slander and grand larceny schemes, was fined $1 and costs by Justice of the Peace Huser for a profanity offense. A provoke case stemming from the same incident was dismissed. Her lawyer Judge Robert Dreibel biss indicated plans to appeal to the circuit court.
Announcements show the twentieth annual meeting of the Northern Indiana Dental Society to be held in the city on September 8. The program promises clinics led by noted professionals and social events.
Lagrange area Sunday School members vote for a mutual picnic this year at Rome City. The date set is Tuesday, August 4 with many attendees expected for the lake outing.
AUBURN Ind July 27 Victims of the disease spread through the area as residents report unusual hardships from whooping cough Local child burial followed by the death of a two year old child of Mr and Mrs Charl Milldgs of St John s Interment held at Cedar Chapel Nearby residents express concern over the outbreak and its impact Admiral coffee is mentioned in an unrelated note
A fragmented paragraph notes a woman ending ten years of work to begin her bar career in Fort Wayne. Festivities at Robison are described as concluding and set to feature prominently in the evening, with plans for a celebratory schedule on the upcoming Saturday.
Bluffton youths suffer a string of mishaps as a wagon wheel passes over a foot in a ton weight cart accident and a wheel crushes a brother’s arm. Injuries include a deep scalp gash and a plaster cast on the foot. prolonged recovery anticipated.
Bluffton Ind report notes a reunion planned at William Hamilton’s Tyson Township home next Sunday with his five sons attending. Details mention family ties and local connections to education and science, including Beloit and Chicago associations.
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