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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1903
Page
1
Evansville and Marion split the series with second games, as Evansville tied late but failed to deliver the clutch hit. Fort Wayne won earlier, Dayton and Ballwaders losses noted, with Murton, Mullen, and Corde highlighted for strong pitching and power. Dennis and Carblener spark visitors, while error-filled play marked the day in Dayton and Evansville coverage.
A brief notice states no mishap occurred at the station as baggage remained safe. The message emphasizes the successful handling of travelers and trunks during their vacation period.
In Houth Bend Indiana on June 1 Wheeling and South Bend played a tense Central league game. A misplayed throw led to Coffey scoring the deciding run after two quick outs. Bunting aided Wheeling as John Fox and Maffitt contributed to a late rally.
Special to the Journal-Gazette from Terre Haute reports a loss for Marion as Hoosier team wins with timely eighth inning singles. Errors and costly plays by Marion, plus standout pitching by a Terre Haute pitcher, shaped the game.
National League game summary shows Pittsburg defeating Chicago 3 to 0. Key players Melles and Kling are noted along with pitching by O’Neil for Chicago and Strouts for Pittsburg. The report includes scattered unreadable OCR fragments but confirms a decisive Pittsburg win.
Washington beat Detroit 2 to 1 as Patton and Mallia supported by pitchers Patten and Tritt. Philadelphia defeated St Louis 2 to 4. Donohue and Kahn faced Plank and Hower for the Tigers. New York game postponed due to wet grounds. Boston and Cleveland game postponed by rain.
In Indianapolis on June 1 and June 15, teams from Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Toledo, Columbus and Kansas City posted scores in a busy regional slate. Notable results include Indianapolis 1, Minneapolis 8. Milwaukee 6, Toledo 7. Columbus 6, Kansas City 3. Batteries and pitchers cited in brief game lines.
In Columbus Ohio State University defeats University of Toronto 2 1 while Cornell names Alfred A Brewster Jr for next season. Other action includes Orioles beating Grays 2 1 and Port Wayne Fonty noted as a potential standout pitcher in Dayton coverage.
Long portrait of Indiana Senator Beveridge, praised for strenuous life, steady conservatism, and rising influence in the Senate. Describes his early poverty, work ethic, and ascent to power, noting he is considered a leading potential running mate for Theodore Roosevelt despite no active bid.
In New York on a criminal court doorway shooting, Charles Fe awefnrline of the Anti Policy society was killed by William Spencer who faced trial on anti policy charges. A detective seized the revolver. Spencer was arrested. Four shots struck Macfarlane and Bray was wounded. The grand jury was convened shortly after the incident.
A mob shouted for the prisoner to be lynched as officers protected him. Police and detectives formed lines to keep the crowd away from the defendant, who faced a murder charge after a decree. Meanwhile, an auction at Miller's store offered office furniture and a safe.
Shimmy Simms of Chicago knocked out Grom Sehuh of Louisville in the nineteenth round at the Louisville Athletic Club. Sehuh fought hard, toppling Simms briefly in exchange before Simms used superior stamina and head work to finish with a right hook to the jaw.
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