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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1912
Page
4
In a high scoring finish Zanesville won the final game as early runs were answered by Potters. Keener, Young, and Swartling fueled late offense with timely hits while pitchers struggled. Zanesville secured a seventh inning surge and held on for the victory.
The page reports multiple games across cities including Terre Haute Grand Rapids and South Bend. It notes key plays, injuries, and notable tackles with names such as Martin McLafferty Swartling Calvert Reilly and Jones. Line scores show Terra Haute and Springfield matches, Dayton and Youngstown, and Ganton Akron results among others.
In a May 21 doubleheader Brooklyn beat Boston 3-3 in the opener and dropped a late game, with key moments including Moran’s two-run hit and Eagan’s relief work. New York later saw St. Louis defeat Cincinnati as Cole joined the Pittsburgh mound staff, while New York’s win streak was halted by St. Louis.
Kans City scored four runs in the ninth after two were out to overcome Milwaukee 6 to 4. Trefuld and Lewis miscues helped set the table for the late rally, with Hovilk and Cuttin contributing key walks and runs as the visitors claimed victory. Umpires were Mryin and Andeesor.
In Chicago on May 31, the trial of Mrs. Jane Quinn for the December murder of her husband John Quinn heads toward a noon jury verdict. Prosecutors claim motive was Mrs Quinns desire to obtain $1,500 insurance. she says a burglar fired the shot.
St Louis defeated Detroit 9 to 1 as May Powell led the pipeline and locals mounted a strong rally. Bush passed Cobb on the first inning, Cobb tripled, and Yowell Stephens and Hrehell contributed key plays for the Midwest club.
In a Pittsuore Pittsburg venue the U S League results showed Cleveland defeating Richmond 7 to 4 and Chicago tallying 1. An auto truck driver 18 Arthur Fernwall of Merchants Delivery was arrested by Motorcycle Patrolman Chawley on Whiton Avenue for speeding and released on promise to appear in police court. Also notes a Titanic dream plan from a Mattenwen state asylum inmate and mailings to English and American committees.
The Fort Wayne and Indiana Traction Company is now operating cars on the new track on Lewis Street. A large force of workmen is replacing the old track in several places, with work continuing toward completion at the new terminal freight house and the contractor’s plan to accelerate progress.
Shamrock notes show Auburn Athletics and the local Shamrocks opening the Trolley league at League Park tomorrow. Swank Dunton Maeriz and Buoserman Larmerty join from Huntington and Monroeville plus new shortstop Srightmeyer leads visitors. Game ends at 5 o'clock with ladies day planned at League Park.
The Rexally reorganized to challenge any team as players average 18 years. Games set on South Gannon street grounds Sunday afternoon with contact times between 10 30 and 12 30. The Beath Whitley club beat Wayne Oil Tank 6 to 5 after a published error. Dodgers-Hoosier result corrected to 15 to 5. next Dodgers Hoosiers game in June. Fort Wayne Mackmen to play Areola Sunday afternoon. All players to report to Manager Schie or Caplin Disney at the courthouse 7 30 to 8. Sharks unavailable against Anthonya on Saturday June 8 and seek a Sunday June 2 match or any evening next week. Dancing at the Airdome tonight and every night next week.
The St Joe Atmette club baseball team announces new uniforms for the upcoming June season opener. The lineup features Koons Furnan Garner outfielders Zellers Buweker Franfi Brony infielders Rela Roy Seltz pitchers Lalble dalle catchers Addreas. Communications to Ed Gaffney at the Joe Athletic Club. Also note a brick relay request from Fort Wayne Brick O.
Charles Fuller, an employee of Moran Ics company, was arrested by Officer Charles Eisenhut on suspicion of wife desertion. He will have a hearing in polis court this morning. He was released on his own recognizance. TRI-LAKE RESORT Auto bus departs Transfer corner Sunday at 6:00 a.m. Phone 6630.
Robert Dickson received official notification yesterday that his appointment as sergeant-at-arms for the national convention would be recognized in Chicago. The Roosevelt contingency appears to seek some halt or adjustment amid recent appoints and conflicting notices from Harry Hogan.
A brief comic scene shows a young man presenting 700 as his dowry while the father laments the loss of his wife leaving him little to offer but his daughter’s hand and the suitor praising the family.
The Western Intercollegiate Conference meet in Lafayette Indiana features California against Missouri for top honors with Illinois as a strong outside contender. Predictions point to record breaking efforts in mile and two mile races and several field events as 143 athletes from 23 schools compete.
Battle Creek Mich May 21 Bettie Creek extended its win streak to fifteen straight with a victory over Kalamazon. The record surpassed the previous fourteen straight wins set in 1910 by Kalamazon in a game against Battle Creek.
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