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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1909
Page
1
Fort Wayne Shamrocks edge Toledo Milos in a tense nine inning clash as Bronc players steal momentum. Robbins and Rabici star with sharp defense and timely hits, while a fan is knocked unconscious on a misplayed ball amid crowd noise.
King Kelley, famed clown of Central, was released after a long stint with the troupe. Reports say he will join another circuit soon to perform under a new management.
In New York Booker T. Washington addresses the Negro Men's Brotherhood league urging pride in achievement over gloom. He cites a past challenge in Australia to illustrate determination, and argues blacks must gain commercial, business and economic footing in this generation.
In Tallahassee Florida a mob removes Willian Langston the county sheriff from his post condemning him to death for a crime he would hang for on June 11 a mob attacked him firing into his body and dragging him from confinement authorities report fear of an attempted mock insanity to derail the gallows.
In Mentone on June 1 the Grays edged the Fast Mentone players 3 to 1 in a closely fought ballgame. McCarthy featured for the locals with sharp fielding and timely hits, while Reach and Bark Andersen provided standout defensive plays.
Fragmentary text references a discussion of DEA consent in Richmond and a proposed Fox Renconnes home project. Details are muddled with garbled names and phrases, hindering precise identification of involved parties, dates, or locations.
A fragmented National League update lists teams and scores including South Bend, Terra Haute, Wheeling, Evansville, Dayton, Grand Rapids, and others. Notable tallies include Brooklyn 84 and Philadelphia 5, with multiple matchups like Fort Wayne at South Bend and Dayton at Grand Rapids.
No games scheduled. Tonight features Chino at Washington, Chevelaid at Milladelphia, Detroit at New York, and St. Louis at Manton, outlining today’s road matchups across the league.
Columbus 7 is listed with Bilowaukoa 4 Toledo 4 Saint Paul 0. Indianapolis 4. Games today show Milwaukee at Columbia Saint Paul at Toledo Minneapolis at Indianapolis and Kansas City at Louisville.
Brooklyn defeats Cincinnati 3 2 in game one and victory holds after a tense finish. Pitching, fielding and late rallies mix in a raucous doubleheader with Scanton delivery and key hits from Milcha Ane MrCean and O'Dae Sereud.
Columbus scored a 7 to 4 victory over Milwaukee in a tightly played contest. Umpire Owens and a list of players including Curtis were noted in the report as the game unfolded with steady defense and timely hitting.
In Grand Rapids on a June day, the veteran pitcher held the Raiders scoreless as Noah Pearce, Cincinnati catcher Bunny Pearce, and others contributed. The game ended with a decisive Grand Rapids victory and a late rally by Daytur.
Mike Hoffman captured the baby marathon run from New Haven to Fort Wayne for the St Marys Atlantic club. A large crowd watched the finish as Hoffman pulled away in the final stretch to win in 96 minutes 40 seconds. Anthony Haas finished second with Phil Weluk third. Gorman led early but faded. The club may plan a ten mile meet in coming months.
Local amateurs posted a string of results with Fort Wayne teams posting wins. Highlights included the Fort Wayne Nowabuys defeating the Haat tid Grays and Dendwande beating Twocon Dyancore while Denny's pitching dominated in a separate clash.
In a rough game the Hunt Ertown team committed multiple errors leading to a defeat by the White Sox. Pitching mistakes and misplays at key moments allowed White Sox to build an early lead and hold on late.
Warsaw wins 4 or 5 run game after a fifth inning surge. Spiros pitcher allows multiple hits as Warsaw bats swing freely. Leininger and Derger contribute on offense while Solano and others reach base. Umpires Mariewood and Light oversee the game with a crowd in attendance.
Tobin J. Man pagan of the Irish American Athletic Club set a world record with a 174 feet 3⅞ inch hammer throw at Cattle Pack Long Stand City. The previous mark of 172 feet was held by Matthew Morath.
Indianapolis Ind June 1 Governor Marshall today received an invitation to be the Amesal starter at a horseracing event in Marion. The invitation asks the governor to suspend executive duties for the afternoon to oversee the start and ensure the race proceeds fairly. The ceremony will feature horse racing displays and a special escort for the event with a focus on Hoosier heritage.
Fragmented antique note describes Woodcock macarons and nourishing macaroni in two packages. Mentions weights and value and urges careful selection for nourishment. No clear event or date present.
An Italian pilot busily piloted the auto Italia on a New York to Ligonier run. The Thalia, numbered No 5, trailed about two hours behind. A collision near Edgerton caused a halt, with C. C. Kime of United States Express noting no other striking agents. The Ligonier leg covered eighteen miles in twenty three minutes.
Kendallville and Van Wert met on a scorcher day as Van Wert built a lead and held on for a 6 0 victory. Kendallville’s bats struggled while Van Wert’s lineup produced steady hits and solid defense to seal the win.
New Haven defeated Spy Run 10 to 4 in a noisy game. Key players from New Haven contributed solid drives while Spy Run struggled to match the pace. The match showcased strong defense and quick counterattacks on the field.
Fort Wayne facing Garratt under clouds of misfortune as Baade injures his right arm before the game and Nagel, who pitched Saturday, is unavailable. The Magnolia loan from Arapprad Kame becomes a focal point as Garrett dominates with strong pitching and timely hits.
A quirky report notes Beach wins a second race in the Fort Haming clip event. The article lists anglers and distances, mentions a 100 mile race last week, and references future events and a traveling show in Kendallville with local preparations and exhibitors.
In a pitched game Kagel covered most innings while Lopshire finished. Wefel was injured in practice and Doenges handled the dullal yack. Lopehire hit the only extra base hit, a slam, and was nabbed at the end. The scoring line shows a chase of runs and errors across the innings with Xagle Lopshire andDralenbrot among the names.
Fort Wayne Packards put up a strong display against Green's Nebraska Indians with solid pitching from Wiedman and timely hitting. Dieterek and Toler contributed as Fort Wayne held a narrow edge before late rallying attempts by Green's fell short.
Game reports Fort Wayne Elks lost to Auburn as Beare and Fike led Auburn in front of a sizable crowd. Local play by Lerman and others highlighted the match with notable footwork and strong crowd interest.
Entries list twelve cars for the Cup event in Chicago with twelve race machines to compete for the Indiana trophy. The entry list was finalized yesterday with a $2 entry fee and practice limited until race day. A fleet of teams is preparing across Detroit and London with notable entrants and circuit familiarization underway.
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