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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1906
Page
1
Fort Wayne secured a decisive win at Decatur yesterday in a high energy contest. The score and details are garbled in the source but indicate Fort Wayne prevailed in a basketball game against an opponent from Decatur.
The Kitty League considers admitting Marion and Anderson from the Interstate League, a move that could break the current balance. Bay City and Saginaw discuss franchise shifts with Saginaw’s status tied to president Dickerson, while Flint is not expected to depart. Charlotte seeks a $1000 bonus and an Interstate position to ensure league stability.
The Shamrocks travel to Chicago to meet Gunthers before a likely 7 000 crowd, aiming for a premier performance after a strong Fort Wayne showing. Baldwin sparks the Shamrocks with all around play as Houser Morgy Garrett and Ocker turn the tide in key innings. Fort Wayne Nationals, Concordia College, and Purdue figures share a bustling schedule on campus and nearby venues.
August Bix filed an affidavit charging Mary Bix with provoke. Charles Aker was arraigned on wife desertion and acquitted. Frank Lewis, a train climber, paid a fine of $1. Henry Kramer, a drunken vendor, was told to leave. Joseph O Rourke, colored, fined $6 for drunkenness. Edgar Alltop arrested for train climbing given an hour to depart the city.
National and American leagues feature multiple games with Detroit, New York, Philadelphia, Brooklyn, Boston, Chicago, and other teams in action. Notable results include Pittaburg beating Toledo in a tight contest and New York routing Philadelphia with solid hitting and solid pitching.
Indianapolis travels to Toledo while Minneapolis battles Milwaukee Columbus visits Louisville St Paul meets Kansas City Dayton hosts Wheelers Canton hosts Briars South Bend visits Terre Haute travels to Grand Rapids.
Chicago blanked Detroit 3 to 0 as Catino started strong in the second inning. Lindsay and Bullivan drove in key runs while White scattered Detroit’s hits and kept their bats from producing. Umpires Connolly and Payne called the game.
In Louisville Columba defeated Louisvilly in an uphill game as Pigherty left in the sixth. Robertaille pitched well and Putian also toed the mound before Lut weakened late. Milwaukee beat a Minnesota-Colorado lineup with strong pitching. Kansas City lost to St Paul in a 8 6 contest while Toledo triumphed over Indianapolis led by Thielman.
Dayton secured a narrow win over Wheeling as key players Kenndy and McDonald contributed in a tense rally. Other notes from across the country mention a late revival by Houth and victories for Canton and Grand Rapids in double-header action with Terre Haute and others.
The report notes a race at Windsor where Gum finished fourth, with La Loriola listed as the favorite. The brief mentions Wind sor Journal Gazette and ads, plus a tease about successful trials.
Special to the Journal Gazette in Columbia City Indiana reports a Fort Wayne doctor is the subject of an affidavit. The affidavit alleges a gun was drawn during a confrontation on a road near Kneller’s buggy and a warning to be quiet. Police statements indicate a warrant was sworn for the arrest of the Fort Wayne man.
June H Chandler Kean of Exmoor County Chicago is listed among golfers in Grand Rapids round as pursuit of the Western Amateur and Open titles continues. Egan holds national amateur record with 78 rounds. Wand 76 yesterday, total 908 strokes. Fred Mi of Midlothian and Wille Anderson of Ontario share third place with Gilbert Nicholle of Denver in a crowded field.
Indianapolis June 2 Guy Ward of Walnut Log won the amateur championship at the seventh Grand American handicap. Alter Slut of Bacon took the professional title. Ward, only nineteen, had never attended a big shoot before. Powers of Decatur rose as a top stature trap shooter, winning three targets behind Ward.
Police reported a smooth circuit day with large crowds and no accidents. Two men were arrested for drunkenness as officers enforced security, and Captain Retchelderter warned management about the bridal crossing near the St Joe river.
EW YORK notes that Raderawals announced a return to America next October for a concert tour. The Belle BenTin’a tour was interrupted by a private car accident near Buffalo, where he sustained a serious injury and did not recover for several months.
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