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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1908
Page
1
Fort Wayne and Wheeling battled in a game described as tied through the third inning before a fortunate turn by Fort Wayne gave them the advantage. Special to the Juried Gazette from Wheeling Virginia.
Sunday game at Fort Wayne League Park with Tay at 2. Players Allieston Mel and Tews Te listed. Admission details show stand men 23ur, women 1607, boys De.
Major League games across the American League and National League feature Chicago and Boston trading runs in a 8 to 5 affair while Detroit and Washington clash. Cleveland edges Philadelphia 3 to 2 as St. Louis and New York battle in a high scoring afternoon. Pitchers and batting lineups listed include Walsh Smith White Sultan Burnhell Patten McPar wok and others. details include innings and scoring plays from early June.
The Journal-Gazette reports a busy weekend schedule with Central Cragt r teams, Wheel Grandude, and several matchups across the National and American Leagues. It notes the Mrs Fetson Blues seeking a game with the Crystals on Saturday June 7 and details a new textile workers club led by Moncy Beedeker and Wiigoupain at Reds Saturday afternoon. The piece also covers the White Sox vs Giants in Tinewunos and a Winter town Sunday plan where Huntertown Accula clubs join for a festball matchup, highlighting local teams and upcoming games.
Lawle Hellbroner and the Redasut report a rough game in Chicago during the Republican convention era. The piece praises third baseman Hopke for brilliant throws and fielding, notes Hendricks’ solid performance, and critiques umpire relations. The tone leans to local sports drama and player prowess.
Cincinnati edged Philadelphia 1 0 in a pitcher battle as Umpire Emshy officiated a tense scene. Boston beat St Louis 2 0 while Chicago and New York traded blows in a high scoring affair. Brooklyn defeated Boston in a fresh hitting contest and Milwaukee won at Indianapolis 2 0 as late inning rallies produced the scores.
The Frenehtown Tizers challenge a regional team in a wily match to be played soon at the Gina Afferthrons arena. Keystones seek to upset any Amateur squad with games listed for Friday and Saturday, plus a Sunday meeting. The community holds a meeting tonight at the social club and plans a fundraising sing at Roadway on Friday.
In a forty minute match Nick Collins defeats Wolford in a muddy Philadelphia arena. Wolford pressed hard with many holds but Collins dodged and countered, sealing the victory as time expired.
A bar staff trip to Cedar Point is set for next Sunday with special ladies cars and a no alcohol rule on the train. The package includes a Lake Erie boat ride, round trip fare seven dollars fifty cents, and a dawn Lake Shore depot departure at 6:00 am with return from Sandusky at 7:00 pm.
A readthrough of a theatrical bill highlights Maure Adams and a varied lineup. The program includes performances by "Hater Pea" and a clash with Viking rivals, plus swordplay with Vulcan and a humorous sendup of pirate antics. The act list features Ming Adams, Shakespeare, and the famous impersonator with musical numbers and a Fort Wayne venue, all at one price.
Princeton's strong eastern intercollegiate team led by star pitcher Heyniger, a 22 year old Princeton graduate from Lawrenceville, has turned down major league offers. The team won the first game of the series 3 to 2 at Princeton on June 6 and faces a second game in New Haven with potential for the championship.
Shearer was elected state commander of the G A R in Lima after competition with others. State officers of the Woman's Relief Corps were chosen, with Edith Mason of Oberlin as president and Marietta Motlton of Lima as senior vice president. Governor Harris attended the review at Camp Hall, closing ceremonies and campfires marked the encampment's activities.
The local Benevolent Order of Rumetoes held its annual Betthon of officers last evening with a list of names for posts including Frastic J. Pink chaplain and Allen Hursh treasurer.
A message to the Elks asking members to return all sold and unsold tickets to the Elks Temple by 8:30 p.m. Saturday. The notice stresses the importance of timely returns.
Mrs Lille McCulloch of 19 Prospect avenue died at St Josephs hospital after peritonitis surgery. She was 25, survived by husband A G McCulloch and two children Rossel and Georgia aged four and eight. The obituary notes other relatives and that funeral details will be announced later.
Mrs George McDonald of 1204 East Creighton avenue died Thursday evening of diphtheria. Funeral expected this afternoon and private. Mrs Louise Fabian of 433 East Lewis street died Thursday morning after over two years with tuberculosis. She leaves husband Otto Fabian and sons William William, Otto, Edward, Herbert. sister Mrs Jir8 John Bligh of Hamet. brother Rev Hears Wears of Glenview. Funeral at 2 from residence and 2:15 from St Pauls Lutheran church. interment Concordia cemetery.
A clipped journal-gazette want ad references a prize winner and features the word MALT imprinted on the bottom of each loaf. The brief item notes HAFFNER'S MALT BREAD and suggests checking the bottom branding.
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