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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1908

Page

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Ballot Wins Classic at Sheepshead Bay in 2 03 flat

Ballot, favored by 20,000 spectators at Sheepshead Bay, won the suburban pace in 2 03 flat, just off the track record. Notter led early, Ballot surged to the front and held off Ming Janes and Fair Play, the crowd cheering the victory despite no betting allowed.

Sheepshead Bay Sheepshlad Bay Santa Keene Notter Ballot Brudmytlek Brighton Madden

Tonight’s Last Dance on New Floor at Elks Fair

The Elks Fair hosts its final dance tonight on the newly laid floor. Local dancers, clubs, and supporters gather for a community evening of music and celebration. Proceeds or additional details are not specified in readable text.

the Elks

Hendricks Still Picking Up Pitchers in Local Shuffle

Manager Jack Hendricks continues adding arms as the Champs seek form. New pitcher Malloy arrived briefly from the Tigers then returned after Carr’s request. Huntington’s Romaine may get a try, with Cleary’s nudge, as Hendricks weighs seven pitchers on the roster.

Jack Hendricky Champs Wis Jeague Malloy Tiger Indianapolis Car Tigers Carr Lake Town Romaine Huntington Weaver Ajart Cleary Hendricks Jack

First Baptist Picnic Plans Busy Day at Robinson Park

The First Baptist Sunday school prepares for a big picnic with a 4 PM baseball game between Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley traction team and the Young Men's Little class. A full sports program features races, relays, and prizes with women and girls showcasing athletic skills.

First Baptist Sunday School Robinson Park Fort Wayne & Wabash Valley Traction uAsing J. F. Vichert W D. Smoot F. G. Duryex Frank Dulin D. Eggiman L. L. Willar Umer J. B. Mills B. Bechtel Kegner Abbott Carter J. Ot. Mins T. T. King W. TD. Smoot Transportation R.A. Mark Chairenah BI. Grahem Boamers C. A. Hood Offeers and Teachers of Eclima Het Prise

Fort Wayne Beats Wheeling in Tight Two Mufes Pitching Duel

Fort Wayne pitchers Staeger and Jerecy delivered strong work in a Wheeling game on June 1. Jorgar allowed only four hits and did not surrender a costly error, while Fort Wayne fans remained engaged as the game unfolded.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazsite Wheeling W. Va Staeger Jerecy Jorgar Celerléldgr Moncebush Mike Good

Terre Haute and South Bend Clash In Low-Scoring Tilt

In a tight ballgame Terre Haute defeats South Bend 3 to 2 as Smith and Groesen split innings on the mound while Kellny and Wheeler pace the offense with clutch hits. Fielding miscues and stolen bases add drama as DeHaven Cameron and Minith contribute timely plays in a tense contest.

Grant Ol Smith Smith Sohrieder Piteher Groesen Dry Kellny Goodman Minith Timan DeHaven Cameron Sonu JeHaven Groesehiw Lirill teKenzie Vime Alvend Journal-Gazette Terre Haute Ind Dubie Smavon South Bend Irre Hawes Daley Conink Mooe Camaron Ai Wheeler Qi Groenhow Z Goodman G Williams C Sulacion Ats Tleman Reeohier Hagworth Grunt Jnnines Solett Jourks

Evansville Beats Grand Rapids 4-1 in Wild Bout

Evansville Ind June 1 Terris was wild and the visiting batsmen hit him at will while Dickson pitched 2 closed. The welding of both clubs was remarkable. Score Evansville 4 Grand Rapids 1 in a high scoring baseball game.

the Journal-Gazette Evansville Ind Terris Dickson Evansvil

Rain Delays Dayton Zanesville Baseball Doubleheader

Rain in Dayton and Zanesville postpones a scheduled doubleheader between local teams. Weather-related delays push start times and may force rescheduling. Coaches await field status and updates from officials for a new game date.

Baseball Sunday Bulls? Reds Meet Shamrocks Sunday

Wapakoncte Reds face Shamrocks in a Sunday game with Floyd on the mound. Admission details listed for men women and boys, grand stand access noted. Also mentions Fort Wayne game and a gubernatorial proclamation effective January 1, with observations on prohibition measures in the South Carolina area.

Wapakoncte Reds Shamrocks Pus Floyd Fort Wayne

Great Elks Fair Closes This Evening

A fragmented notice announces the Great Elks Fair wrapping up tonight. Bets and bids fill the chaotic lines as attendees rush to complete purchases before gate closing.

Wapakoneta Reds Poised to Welcome Fort Wayne Shamrocks

Wapakoneta Reds host Fort Wayne Shamrocks at Leagus park Mor-ray in a loaded roster clash. Captain Harry Ichler leads a squad featuring Bluffton and Wapakoneta alums with Buck Durtie Diehler Red Gibbs Balta and Wentz among top independents. Fans expect a tough test for the Shamrocks after last season’s strong turnout.

Wapakoneta Reds Fort Wayne Shamrocks Leagus Park O Morray Wape Reds Cinieiamati Reds Vieitora Harry Ichler Bluffton Wapa Elancho Buck" Durtie Marion Ohio Diehler Bluffian Red” Gibbs Beaver Falls Balta Iwith Mary's Wentz Wapako~neta Reds Fort Wayne Boys

St Louis Beats Boston as Cubs Rally Past Orioles

St Louis shows strong form winning 4 to 0 with Beebe and teammate contributing in a lopsided affair. Boston’s late effort is stymied by a pitching change as Chicago edges Boston later in the week.

Cincinnati Beats Philadelphia In Tight Ration League Game

Cincinnati defeated Philadelphia 5 to 2 in a game marked by pitching and fielding miscues. The home team led early and held on as Philadelphia mounted a brief rally, with Moron and Fox contributing key hits for Cincinnati while pitchers and umpires were noted for their decisions.

Philadelmita Cincinnati Piiadelphia Todas Philadelphia

Ambiguous Midwest Baseball Scrawl From Obscure Date

Fragmentary report mentions teams and cities such as St Paul Louisville Toledo Minneapolis and Minneapolis pitchers. The garbled lines reference a baseball context with failing rain and names Farris Putian and Stiior among others.

ST. Avi Gate i Joe Stiior Farris Putian Laughita Toledo Winneapolis Minneapolia Minn Fune Minneapolis

De Kalb County Farmer Found Dead By Own Action

DE KALB COUNTY farmer committed death by own action yesterday near the Kepler farm northeast of Waterloo Indiana. The victim, Sol Lower, aged about sixty, had been in poor health with typhoid and despondency, drinking carbolic acid and dying shortly after. Local brief reports note the tragedy among other sport and league notices in the, area.

Kist Waterloo Ind Lower Kepler Farm Here

Gas leak causes scare on Melita Street blaze

The gas company updated old mains on Melita Street and a leak produced airborne gas that caught fire briefly. Safety lamps helped detect the fire as workers shut off the line. Residents on Melita and Webster streets were frightened by the flames and a plug at the teak site risked greater damage if blown out.

Mellita Entler Melita Webster

Shipshewana Man to Be Buried Today

Shipshewana Ind June 1 The funeral of Robert Allen who was found dead in his bed Wednesday morning will be held at Bethel church Saturday afternoon Coroner Fristle was called upon finding the death and did not rule it a heart failure The body was prepared for Waubeat by Cam Bros Sr Allen was fifty five years old and leaves many mourners joining bereaved relatives in mourning their loss.

Hist Nova Bureau Shipshewana Ind Robert, Allen Bethel Church Fristle Allen Cam Bros

Get Your Money's Worth Soap Cake Ad

A fragmentary advertisement touts a soap cake offering good value and quality for cleaning delicate textures. It claims strong cleansing for various fabrics and notes a low price of four cents per cake.

Amateurs Headed East For Roanoke Baseball Trip

The Gunthers travel to Roanoke to face the last team at that site and all players are asked to catch the 1 20 limited. Fort Wayne Royals manager to call New Haven today to arrange Sunday game. Port Wayne Doves challenge any city team under twenty years for Sunday games at Yale grounds. James Burton, manager, 2015 Phenie street, for more details.

Gunthers Roanoke Fort Wayne Royals New Haven Toay Port Wayne Doves Yals James Buryton Phenie Street Fort Wayne Magnolias Albion Irie Porgnisn C. Lobshire Sirs Inge Doenges Borsman Wishes Rahus Williams Instops McLain He Lobstire

Porch Thieves Strike In Garrett Indiana

Porches in Garrett Indiana were hit by thieves again this week with several residents reporting stolen potted plants. Police noted a disturbance as darker clothing and women seen in the area near midnight. A hostile greeting formed part of the confrontation as suspects were observed in the night.

Garrett

Seer Jake Vance to face Auburn Parks in Chicago clash

Jake Vance, who pitched Sunday against the Yort Wayne Shamrocks, will play against the Auburn Parks in Chicago next Sunday in the first of three games for a $1,000 side bet. Strader joins Shamrock as catcher. Roy Clark appointed umpire. Brockdale suspended for false charges. Concordians play a double header this afternoon with St. Louis Concordians and Packard Stars.

Jake Vance Yort Wayne Shamrocks Colcaga Auburn Chicago Wile Strader Shamrock Strader Roy Glark Fortega Garson Wheeling Soime Wimner Broffitt Souch Bend Toronto Nattress Short J Fort Southern League Board of Directors Brockdale Jn Charles Babb Limphis Fist Babb Hendricks Aggie Grant Concordians St. Louis Rudy Werewold Slaruts

Bartenders Excursion to Cedar Point Special Train

A Northern Ohio excursion for bartenders departs from Lake Shore depot at 64 a.m. with a round trip fare of 1.50 and a Lake Erie boat ride included. Children ride half price. no intoxicants on the train and daylight running is planned. Returning from Sandusky at 7:30 p.m.

Cedar Point Lake Erie Lake Shore Depot Sandusky

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