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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1903
Page
1
Reports of a split doubleheader feature a rough first game with errors and crowds, followed by a strong second game. Ostlicks arm and defensive miscues hurt the Grimitex, while O’Connell Lindsay and Belden contributed in the late innings. Attendance exceeds four thousand as fans packed the stands.
Tom Letcher a former Fork Wayne star, received a standing ovation as he sparked the visitors with a key double and late heroics. McGrew, Stein, and Lindsay contributed hits and runs, while O’Connell’s error sparked a late rally. The game featured wild pitches, steals, and bold baserunning as the visitors pulled ahead in the final innings.
In a rough second game crowd noise rose as Umptee Cline announced Cat Ontdiek foul. Despite penalties and scattered injuries, Bealatt rested, Arihuy rallied, and GUL led by Dravebe while Che Ghird and Lindaay clashed. The visit was held off as Nanteldine and Hinks prevented scoring. final score favored the locals.
A scrambled wire summary notes a player transfer involving Cleveland and an American League club. The fragment hints at movement between teams and mentions Beare Tile and Vanton but lacks clear names, dates, or outcomes to confirm specifics.
NEVILLE ind June 1 The fifteenth hitting of Guigelder Tus sell won the game this afternoon for the Newsboys when his two bagger in the ninth drove in the tying and winning runs. The crowd carried the college key from the field. A three bagger by Wentz and a home run by Curtis put Minor out in the fourth. Jurkins pitched and another run scored in the seventh. Parkins and Paad connected in the ninth, followed by a rally that sealed the victory as Russell’s hit produced two more runs. Ressono had allowed only four hits up to the fourth.
The report lists postponed National League games with matches in Detroit New York Chicago Philadelphia and other cities. It notes game postponements affecting days from June to July and mentions multiple venues including Detroit and New York.
Indianapolis and St Paul split a two day series with St Paul winning 6 4 and Indianapolis 3 1. The report covers multiple games, pitching by Denis and Harting, key plays by Hopke and Cline, and a dramatic ninth inning defensive play that preserved a win for the hosts. Readers see manager interactions and game atmosphere at League Park.
The Journal-Gagelted South Hand reports a dramatic contest as Furnl tankers clash with Grand Rapids. Key players including Money and Ware anchor the visitors' offense, while Spangler and Groehow defend fiercely. Final score details remain unreadable in the fragment.
The report notes Dennis sustaining an injury after a recent exhibition, making him unlikely to play soon. Sunley Arthur is unavailable, Myers may start behind the bat at Ma tion, and Osldick’s recovery is crucial. If Osldick is not ready, a pitcher like Curtis may take the mound, delaying the lineup further.
Special to the Journal-Gagette reports the Fowl Wayne Shamrocks defeating Tiflin 6-2 at the city park. Hobbins and Mason pitched well while Shamrock fielding and timely hitting carried Wayne to the win. Port Wayne threats were thwarted by La Rue and solid defense in the late innings.
The amateurs edged the Wabash team 12 to in a tense matchup with Rand Wie Ravens and Hatcher leading the effort. Hatcher and Alper anchored the defense for the Warbash ten a, while Magarity and Lynch contributed strong plays. The Mirichers defeated the Pontes by a slim margin as Batterle-Vebnia and Henchan paired in the pitching.
Special to the Journal. Cy Stout pitched strongly for Fort Wayne, striking out 13 and allowing three hits as the Browns suffered a 3 2 loss. Grady's fielding and errors by the visiting team helped Fort Wayne clinch the win.
Coaches of college crews prepare for rough weather as Wisconsin aims for victory. Bartell and Mather tested by cold, each losing several pounds during long road walks. Columbian Varsity eight logged a four mile trial with high effort, while Garnett and Courtney’s crews gain public confidence for an expected win. Andrew Gleason won’t row for Wisconsin who remain favored by locals watchers.
Mr Chrlet Ridenour who recently signed to manage Mond aabedows cresery to supervise a large plane narrowly escaped serious injury last Friday. He warned engineers after exposing a boiler issue. the boiler exploded scattering debris but he survived, the Journal-Gazette notes in its Want Ads.
A Fort Wayne exhibition between Hugh Clark and Max Witzigrenter featured 100 birds with only two misses by Witzigrenter and one by Clark. The event drew a small crowd, showcased superb dog work, and ends in a tie with plans to shoot again.
In Findlay on a Sunday, George Bell an oil well driller assaulted Johnson Johnson while attempting to stop a bar gasde between a Cleveland land party and a local team. Bell allegedly struck him a blow in the face and, with others, dragged him 200 feet. Bell surrendered to a deputy marshal amid much excitement. Ball players were arrested but released after fines were paid.
A local notice urges everyone to come and bring friends, asking attendees to be on hand early for the event. The message mentions a timetable note about a tithete posting at 30 o'clock.
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