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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1912
Page
3
In a rough contest, Wheeling upset the locals with a hard pressed victory. Star pitcher Warne navigated a crowded line and the Smokes faltered late as Wheeling clinched the score in a tense midweek clash.
The Wayne amateur Driving Association schedules a meeting tonight to finalize preparations for an upcoming race meet. Officials report strong turnout expected and aim to start the driving park event on July 20 with several top horses in training.
Amateur baseball action with Yale seeking Sunday games against various teams at Robison Park. Reports of scores and lineups include Norwodls topping Five Wy Bundy 9 to 7 and other contests featuring Minn eapolis and Columbus clubs. The fragmentary notice lists players and venues such as Colin Coll Avenue Toledo and Indianaplis, plus references to special games and upcoming contests.
Reported garbled notes describe upcoming motorcycle races at Driving Park next Sunday. Fragments mention drivers and places such as Doel Warsaw and Vandwertz with scattered action terms and unclear results.
Shorty Mathews enters Sunday's driving park races with a new Thor machine. He aims for a fast start to the summer circuit as he arrives Fort Wayne Friday to tune for the oval track. Mathews faces top riders as he seeks victory and a strong season debut.
Mart Cleary plans a Sunday doubleheader with Columbia City at Fort Wayne Learne Park. The plan, originally a single game, shifted to a two game format with Glen Geary as an ally and strong pitching from Dietrich for Columbia City. Robbing and Binko are slated to pitch for Shamrocks as fans travel with the teams.
The Foster park Fourth of July dedication will feature a daylight fireworks display described as the city’s most elaborate yet. Five wagon loads of devices from Kokohoma Japan will fire high and scatter toy airships and paper birds. The event expects up to 20,000 attendees with special traction service arranged to shuttle crowds to and from the park.
Frankie Mason of this city is slated to meet Nick Little of Chicago in a ten round bout as the second of the ten round events on the Princess card at Princess on July 4 afternoon. Little is described as a tough fighter from Cuicaro with a determined style, while fans anticipate the McKenna Harvick clash and Mason’s potential ascent in weight class.
A garbled notice warns Milman and Fort Wayne dairy leaders that uncertified dairies must meet official standards. It details certification criteria including monthly cattle inspections, milk testing by bacteriologists, and reporting to government agents. A suggestion notes county health officials could appoint a certifying dairy inspector.
Linden New Jersey June 21 a respected veterinary surgeon Dr Howhead took his life in his car after a payroll machine failure reportedly killed four men. The incident led to widespread belief he bore responsibility for the deaths.
The Paulding, a United States Navy destroyer, reportedly made a new speed record during a two hour test at Newport Rhode Island. Official details are unclear but the vessel achieved an average speed around 12.7 knots in calm conditions.
A wall of water six feet high flooded miles north of Estancia in the afternoon, leaving many residents unable to help themselves. The flood struck feeding stores and homes, causing extensive damage as parties reported the scene.
George Bitter of the Marshall boomers sent home numerous Mershals ter-President badges that attract attention at the convention. He claims many delegates seek only a chance to slip in a dark horse candidate, arguing Marshall rooms up best in such a scenario.
An ordinance in Warsaw Indiana provides an $850 appropriation for the Warsaw City band. The band will perform at open air concerts this summer, with a concert planned for Thursday evening. County officials also plan further appropriations and payments for 1904 board of review services amid ongoing county budget adjustments.
Warsaw Indiana June 2 night police officers the fire diet and sewer inspector grants in salary increases by city council effective July 1 the patrol officer $55 month up from 60 sewer inspector $76 up from 50 and the chief of the fire department also receiving an increase George testy of Utelie underwent pneumonia surgery performed by Dr. Duemling of Jaya Fang with Bhackelford.
Port Wann prepares for a grueling schedule as Bilkens begin an eight day stretch with thirteen games. Wayne opens Thursday on a long road trip while players juggle travel, warm uniforms, and postponed doubleheaders in Days ton and South Bend. The pitching staff takes the hardest hit with several pitchers sidelined or limited as the team relies on Belmeider Martin Nogresi and Wil to carry the offense.
In a rough game at Bea uty Tata Baseman a St Louis pitcher Zamer shut down Chicago as St Louis scored seven runs. Final tally featured solid hitting from Joh Si Ghieneo Walsh Kuhn Broun and Stephens as the home team emerged victorious. Cleveland defeated Hetroft in a separate match with Willet drives and strong pitching by Coble.
Reports from Milwaukee and Kendallville detail final scores and lineups for games involving the Milwaukeee club and the Kendallville team. Names like Murphy Merk Hixon and Starke appear with umpires Chill Erwn and Connolly. A large gathering was planned at Waterhouse Park with seating for 2,000 as part of a Chicago White Sox exhibition venture.
Arena construction is finished for the heavyweight championship bout between Rast Las Yagar and another challenger. Johnson reportedly trimmed to 215 pounds while the opponent weighed about 168, with both camps counting on a decisive showdown at the venue.
Narrative lines describe a contest at Clinton Street involving a jury and an outcome stated as a 12 to 10 score. The text references a meeting with Hoy and RatWing Geenee Shelpnat Paesuires and an 11 o clock time. An old national bank ad is noted on page 3.
Brooklyn and Boston split a spirited gridiron clash marked by late rally and stout defense. Reece York led the visitors with key runs as Alexander of Ne faded late. Cincinnati and Chicago also split a doubleheader with Brown starring for Chicago and Keefe contributing on offense.
Reading lists Kern, first, Rinehart, outfield, and Roberts as core trio of the strong Rolling Mill club in the Kort Wayne Shop league. Hara leads the hard hitting lineup, Kern excels at sacks, Nay is a long-time local amateur known for speed. Rinehart anchors the cleanup spot with far hitting focus.
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