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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1908
Page
1
Wheeling and South Bend clashed in a heated contest as Umpire Arundel was attacked by a South Bend pitcher amid crowd unrest. The melee followed a disputed call, with managers and players from both sides involved. police restrained the scene as the game proceeded to a tense close.
Stadium telegraph reports from Indianapolis to Kansas City showing a string of baseball scores and line items. Teams like Indianapolis Louisville Milwaukee Columbus and Minneapolis appear with game outcomes, pitchers and umpires listed in a busy roundup.
Baseball results show St Louis beating Boston 9 to 1 with strong early offense. Chicago defeated New York 13 to 2 in a high scoring game. Cleveland lost to Washington 9 to 3 after a tight start. Detroit scored late to edge Philadelphia 7 to 4, aided by solid hitting and a quick lead.
The Journal Gazette notes a large crowd of fair renters cheering the club to victory on a ladies day. Mentions Hayworth, Dickey, Moore and Hendricke in various plays and calls, with scattered remarks on balls strikes and errors. The narrative wanders through misplays, decisions, and crowd reactions as the game unfolds with no clear final score or sturdy synthesis.
National League recap shows Brooklyn beating St Louis 4 to 2 in Brooklyn. Highlights include pitchers Bush and Ludwis for Brooklyn with Rucker and Bergen behind the plate. Umpire O'Day officiated as the game opened the day’s schedule.
Germany Schultz, captain of the Michi Ran eleven, visited his parents in the city before leaving for Ann Arbor to join the summer course. He has been elected a member of the Michi gamua secret society, honoring men who have notably advanced the university. Schultz has gained national recognition in sport work.
Misa Annie Oakday, a celebrated shooter, gave an exhibition at the Comor Rol and Gun clay range yesterday afternoon drawing a large gallery of women. Oakley broke five blue rocks thrown simultaneously from five traps, a feat few men in the professional ranks could match. The Corner Rod and Gun lay park will open next Gun day with a team shoot. Three man teams from Butler, Munefeland, Fort Wayne will enter and Marlon club will participate. The local team will be chosen at a meeting tonight. Try our 25 cent dinner. Best in the city Hof Brau.
After a heated ballpark incident President Carson and Inet night manager Hendricks discussed the tie. Carson will review the row, investigate the umpiring and seek a permanent replacement for Arundel, as critics say the league is overpaying underperforming players and teams.
A 10 day baseball clash between South Bend and Fort Wayne was curtailed with the game called at 3 30. Fragment mentions Moore's loose leaf outfit and Fort Wayne Printing Co at 214 16 E Main.
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