Connell Knocks Out Palmer in Thirteenth Round
In Portland on June 4, Bartley Connell defeated Jack Palmer by KO in the thirteenth round of a scheduled twenty round bout. The event was reported via a cable from Liverpool noting the hard hitting action and the late stoppage.
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Qulvadere, Wie
Ane Attell
Packey McTurlynd
Micnerer Glimere
Packty
Pete
Portland
Sartley Connell
Jack Palmer
Wil
Liverpool
Referee Siler Stricken With Heart Disease
Chicago June 4 George Siler a boxing referee and writer on pugilistic matters was stricken with heart disease while on State street en route to Milwaukee for the Ketchell Papke fight. The attack was severe but later reports suggested some improvement.
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Chicago
George Siler
State Street
Head
Milwaukee
Zanesville Beats Terre Haute 7–0 in Gilmore Cup Play
Special to the Journal Gazette reports Zanesville opened with seven runs in the first frame and added none thereafter as Terre Haute suffered a 7–0 defeat. The one sided contest featured strong Zanesville hitting and solid pitching to secure the victory.
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Journal Gazette
Zanesville
South Bend Upsets Dayton in Brief Hoop Showdown
South Bend defeated Dayton in a brief basketball clash as the Journal-Gazette notes a clear performance from local stars amid a compact report. Scoring details are limited but the outcome favors South Bend in the early June matchup.
Ketchell V Papke in a Brutal 8 Round Brawl
The two fighters exchange heavy blows with bleeding and inside fighting. Ketchell presses to the ropes and lands body shots while Papke answers with lefts to the jaw and ribs. The action stays fierce from round six to eight as both show fatigue but continue trading powerful punches.
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Hetchell
Paple
Papke
Jew
Hetchall
Ketchell
Soth
Pape
Matehell
Fapke
Etchell
Ketehell
Pepke
Wetehell
Ting
Payke
Grand Rapids
Uel
Jef
Panke
Willy
Retchell
Ja Marinus
Puphke
Gee
Museer
Sid Ls
Teal
Retchel Favere Gehl
Vepke Clivenes
Raytchall
Katelie
Del
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Two Boxers Under Weight As Milawat and Papke Battle
In Milwaukee at the Hippodrome the underweight contenders Shan Ketchell of Gracid Raplile Amieh and Kills Papke known as Pyne therbatte of Kewanee faced off this afternoon. A crowd gathered as both men stepped onto the beam and the bout began around 4 o clock. Delegations and notable figures, including prominent attendees, watched with interest as the fighters traded punches.
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Shan- Jey Ketchell
Gracid Raplile
Amieh
Papke
Kewanee
el Than
Milwaukee
Sontos
Sally
Packey McFarland Open to Freddie Welsh Battle
Packey McFarland says he is willing to fight Freddie Welsh if the Englishman agrees. He plans to stay away from the Joos Gang for another year and is ready to take on the Welsh challenge.
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Packey McFarland
Freddie Welsh
Packey Fis Wively
Winona Normal School Opens in Winona Lake
Hist News Bureau reports Winona Lake opens a normal school with large early enrollment. President Rixdon and faculty organize for summer work as students find homes with local families. Directors hold sessions planning future departments, signaling a new era for Winona Normal School and Agrucultural Institute in 1968.
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Hist
Winona Lake
Jnne
Winona
Rixdon
State Board of Education
Wilena Normal
Nottelth
Hormal
Lon- Educational
Union of Action
Winona Normals¢ehool
Apgrent— Rural Institute
Pwn
Lights Turned On by Telephone Incident Report
Kendallville Indiana June 4 Ray Rorver describes a curious event at the fire station where a telephone call signaled officers to switch on every light in the building. The article notes a novel invention and a council order to connect the system.
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Kiet
Durean
Kendallville
Ind
Ray Rorver
Rampanys
Speaks Pretty Well for Reo Automobiles
In a June trend report the journal notes strong reception for REO autos with several models highlighted. Public interest and prices cited reflect steady demand and favorable reviews from buyers and dealers.
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REO Automobiles
New Manager Takes Wheeling Team With Seven Outlaws
Tom Fleming, new manager of the Wheeling club, arrives with seven players from disbanded Washington and Philadelphia clubs to boost the team and challenge for the pennant. Teddy Price remains at Stoxyville as controversy over outlaw players and reinstatement lingers in the Central League.
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Uaston
National Teagle
Chicagy
Bowlin
Thutsburg
Fbiudet Psa
Sinsmeat
St Boule
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Syne Wet
Anerican League
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Heck
Journal-Gazette
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W. Vu
Tom Fleming
Lant
East Tiger Pool
Big Oun
Teddy Price
Philadelphia
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Stoxyville
Teddy Prins
Wheelingeam
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Lotal
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Inem
Edward Dreibelbiss Dies Sudden at 45 in City
Edward D Dreibelbiss aged forty five died at noon Thursday at 7 Wentworth street from rheumatic heart disease after a fainting spell during a walk. Born in the city he worked at St Marys river tower for fifteen years, then ran a laundry, opened a statuary shop and later the family abstract business. Survived by mother Mrs John Dietkelbiss wife four brothers and one sister. Funeral at 2:30 Sunday from home with Rev E A Klelameier officiating. Interment Lindenwang.
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DaWala Street
Me. Deerbelblss
St. Marys River
Pennsylvania Railroad
Thearma
John
John Dietkelbiss
Christian
Robert B
Samuel Lehman
Denver
Col
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Lindenwang
Alumni Reception Reflects Class of 08 at Ligonier Indiana
Ligonier Indiana alumni circle held a class of 08 reception Wednesday evening in local parlors. Mrs Hugh Hutchison and several ladies greeted guests. An excellent program followed with election of officers. Herbert Sisters hen as president and Mabla Hhepper as vice president. Music by Sack orchestra preceded dancing and refreshments.
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Ligonier
Ind
Hugh Hutchison
iTleses
Mable Knepper
Stella Baum
Grace Thompson
Hazel Bourne
Jessie Decker
Herbert Sistershen
Mabla Hhepper
Arthur Kelley
Reuleh Botlecil
Mosle
Missey Murtin
Auburn Lady Seeks Divorce From Thomas Patterson
Nora V. Patterson files for divorce in Delay circuit court alleging separation since November 4, 3065 and that Thomas Patterson has failed to provide support, resides with alcohol and habitual drunkenness, while she lives with her father in Auburn. The filing names attorney D. D. Moody and notes defendant is in Alabama.
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Delay Circuit
Nora V. Patterson
D. D. Moody
Thomas Patterson Tod
Alabama
Pininyfe
Cincinnati Defeats Brooklyn 6 to 1 on Home Ground
National League game summary shows Cincinnati scoring six runs with timely hits and fielding errors by Brooklyn. Pitchers and batters listed include Key players from both teams, with final score Cincinnati six Brooklyn one at Brooklyn home ground.
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McIntyre
Cincinnati
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Melriyrn Battier
Camiey piresRisler
Kergon
Chicago and Boston Tie Seventeen Innings in City Debut
Chicago Nuclong team opened in the city with a 5 to 5 tie against Boston after seventeen innings. Batteries Lindaman and Tawerman for Chicago and Plelater and Kitng for Boston. Umpire O Day.
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Mass
Mina
Chicago
Cleveland Defeats New York 19 to 1 in League Action
June 4 report shows Cleveland overpowering New York 19 to 1. Manning struggled with poor support as Berger limited the visitors’ hits, with strong fielding behind him. Umpire O’Loughlin officiated as Hatton and Blair contributed to the rout.
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Cran- Anh
Vainire Ruddornam
Cleveland
L. Manning
Berger
York
Sara
Hattonlese
Munning Reind Blair
O'Loughlin
Detroit Breaks Shutout in Ninth as Boston Wins 2 1
Detroit nearly blanked all game until a two out single by Thopey in the ninth enabled a Detroit push. Boston wins 2 to 1. In a separate doubleheader, St Louis beat Chicago 2-1 in game one and 2-3 in game two. bats, pitchers, and umpires listed for both contests.
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Mich
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Thopey
Cabb
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Lagis
Afo
le Ups
Chicago Nna
Louis Troxs
Iehose
Scot
Louis Coeperere
FC Chiesa Ood
Stephens
Walsh
Shate
Evans
Hurst
Seco
Toadient
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Walen
White
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Svens
Baseball results and umpire notes from early June
Kansas City and Milwaukee puzzled fans as Milwaukee beat Kansas City 4 to 1 in a tight game. Harry Clarke was spiked by Downing in the fourth, retiring in the over by Wisher. Other reports mention Toledo, Durham, and West end perhaps in separate lines, with players Dougherty Bernice and Solvan listed among battery pairs.
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Indianapolis
Daceres
Durham
West End
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Milwauker
Wis
Srann
Puzsle
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Vistors
Harry Clarke
Downy
Wisher
Sever
Ree
Milwaukes Wu
Oodgasog
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Bernite
Strane Ang Solvan
Analres Hayes
Kevin
Berry Cafe Sale Imminent as Owner Leaves City
The Berry Cafe must be sold within days as proprietor J. F. Vordermark departs. Monroe W. Fitch & Sons, exclusive agents, announce the listing with office hours and contact details.
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J. F. Vordermark
Monroe W. Fitch & Sons
Fans Loyal To Champs In Smokyville Hooters Era
Local readers recount confidence in the Champs during the Railroad era. reports praise the team’s fast play and strong exhibitions at Grang fart Hay Qhurt, noting the Champs lead in most contests except one. Critics discuss inabiity to hit the ball when Wagles surged, urging city support to sustain momentum.
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Sro
Tose
Uwo
Seawan
Ima Reon
Lapcul Panghy
Grong
Wien
Sara
Wen
For Sale 6 Room Modern House Inquire 1118 Rivermet Ave
Classified ad notes a six room modern house with electric lights and bath for sale. Bargain price offered and inquiry directed to 1118 Rivermet Ave Lakeside.
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Rivermet Ave
Lakeside
Cubs and Braves clash as season heats up in crowded standings
Cy Alberts draws major league scouts after a strong showing for Wheeling while Nap Lajoie and Detroit struggle. Billy Bergen drives Brooklyn’s catching, and star players like Cobb and Peters influence a rumor-filled trade market. Varnell pushes for Alderman and Collins as teams chase standings in the Central League.
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Grand Rapids
Christy Matheson
Jdagaman
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Boston
Tean
Cub Heaven
Cagy Patten
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Clyde Ward
Ara Qmada
Panesville
Marty Hogan
Arwell
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Barney Dreyfus
Aider
Telense Gram Pillebure
Era
Cullins
Springola
Atlanta
Ort Wayne
Botrigue Finn
Colling
Fort Ways
Nanay
Yarneli Jae Slaried
Amateurs and towns clash on Sunday baseball schedule
The Buburtiens accept the chailenzy of the South Waynes for a game Sunday July 7 on the latter's diamond. Smith and Ball tatters. The Journal-Gazette sporting editor has a letter at the office addressed to the Gunthers manager. Foretame Blues head to Tuntertomn Sunday to play Want ats.
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Jung
Smith
Ball
Journal-Gazette
Gunthers
Jas Feng
Tuntertomn
Taut
Fort Wayne Shamrocks Rooters Club May Stir Up Sunday Game
Hoosier Colony organizing rooters as Shamrocks prepare for a Sunday match at Norhpark and 60th Street. Fort Wayne Shamrocks face Chicago opponents with strong attendance plans, ground upkeep, and talk of multiple states in their schedule.
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Hoosier Colony
Journel-Gazette
Fort Wayne
Nornpark
60Th and
Faijsted Street
Wayne
Chicaso
Thc Dinoslirs
Ropters
Baseball Sunday in Muncie boosts Indiana-Ohio League plans
In Muncie Indiana on June 4 a baseball clash between Cleveland Beach Paths and Fort Wayne Shamrocks drew fans and focused talk on reorganizing the Indiana-Ohio league. Prominent local financiers back Muncie’s franchise as three groups vie for control, with possible inclusion of Lafayette, Marion, Anderson, Huntington, Bluffton, Hartford City, Richmond and Muncie.
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Fort Wayne Shamrocks
Ben
Aduilasion
Muncie
Ind
Ana Ohio
van Wert
Ohio
Indiana
Lafayetta
Mapion
Anderson
Huntington
Bluffton
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Thedadianipolis
Louis Durham to Join the Browns
Indianapolis reports manager Sarr to use a new pitcher in the final Washington Park game this afternoon. Louis Durham or Merman Maloy expected to start, with Durham arriving in the city and Maloy due this morning. Durham came from Louisville and was a high salary player noted for strong performances including a win over the Indians at Washington Park.
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Ind
Alanager Sarr
Juddens
Washington Park
Louis Durham
Merman Maloy
Durham
Insight
Malloy
Mornio
Utham
Loulaville
Tehesa
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Indians
Washington
College Ball to South Bend Trip Draws Big Crowd
Fort Wayne business leaders and locals prepare for a Sunday excursion to South Bend to watch the Champs play on South Bend's grounds. A train of fourteen coaches departs at 7 A M with badges granting access to autos arranged by the South Bend auto club. Officials forecast about a thousand attendees and related entertainment plans.
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Benderland
ER. W. Willamson
Charco
Williarson
Lake Shore
Auto Club of
Fort Warnester
Collins and Chick Long to a Draw
Collins and Chick Long staged a lengthy grappling draw lasting seventy five minutes in a city bout. Both fighters exchanged control as the match wore on with neither securing a finish, while other lighter events closed the page.
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Chick Long
Nick Collins
Long
Mitch
Miami
Viling
Renlee
Kennedys
Batttle
Journal-Gazette
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