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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1917
Page
3
A jagged, error filled accounts detail the Cubs defeating Brooklyn amid crowded crowds and tumbling plays. Pitcher Felder and Whelantry contributed early hits as New York fell to Chicago by a slim margin in a tense exhibition style game.
Fragmented OCR note shows Rudolph competes at a track event with mentions of Kingston, Roatan, Manu, and Me. The garbled text references heats, times, gates, and a guard, suggesting a sports meet with incomplete data and unclear results. Multiple named fragments imply a local athletics brief.
Classified notice requests an elderly man to serve as elevator and bell boy at the Anthony Hotel. Applicants should meet the establishment requirements and apply by the posting.
In a hectic daily baseball table update Muskegon edged Port Wayne 4 3 while Richmond toppled Evansville 4 0 and Grand Forpids defeated Stutt Brad 4 2 A dense roster listing and scattered team notes follow the NL schedule shows Brooklyn New York and Detroits games with scattered results and standings across the league in a sleepy scoreboard snapshot
In a rough game Peterson delivered erratic pitching while Muskies finally toppled the Chiefs. The Muskies built early leads, then held off a late Chiefs surge as Muskegee struck for timely hits and solid defense. The victory snapped a skid and featured key at bats from Muskie players and a standout relief performance.
Kansas City broke a 4-4 tie in the eleventh inning to take the deciding game and two of three from Louisville, 6 4. Mueher Croatehber drew four walks to set up a late rally, while Beebe and Johnstone Manners provided key hits as the Visitors edged the hosts. The win seals a dramatic series victory in a tightly contested AAA matchup.
Indiana teams met in two games with Minnesota and Toledo. Hitters and pitchers struggled while key players contributed in a pair of close affairs. A patriotic parade invitation closes the segment.
A local league announces evening games with teams including representatives from camps and organizations. The schedule aims to organize events at the new site, featuring players from Katt Slahn and others.
In Richmond Indiana on June 3 J B Evers former second baseman of the Gentral league team was named manager succeeding Bade Myers who was released by the directors.
A troubled double bill at Leagun parks ends with the Wilson-Dipes Giants defeating the Tacol Lites. Ostmeyer of Lincoln homer helps set a scoring spree as seven innings feature strong pitching and fielding from both sides, drawing a large crowd and gassing the season’s late push.
New York regains National lead after defeating Philadelphia in both halves while Boston Americans slip with two losses. Chicago’s three straight wins threaten the top, as major leagues pause due to rainy weather and a rare no games played in two weeks.
Fort Wayne Senecas fall to Convoy Nine as visitors use pitching and hitting to edge past them. Miller, Teenet, Mreean Lnil Laraine star for the Senecas while Perry and Etter prove pivotal for Convoy. Kendallville wins over Chicago Kayatones as Great Westerns top Corby hall baseball team of Notre Dame in LaPorte.
New York notes that utility players play a crucial role in the National League this season. Injuries test clubs as regulars falter, forcing managers to rely on versatile bench talents and younger call ups to fill gaps and sustain contenders.
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