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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1913
Page
3
Heavy rain yesterday paused the Terre Haute versus Port Wayne opener delaying two games. A doubleheader is set for today with a third game linked to Terre Haute’s Aug visit as teams jockey for top spots and lineup changes.
A jumble of game results across the National League with Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Chicago, Cincinnati, St. Louis, Pittsburgh, and New York reporting varied outcomes. Highlights include Cravath driving in runs for Philadelphia, a nine to one Pittsburgh win over St. Louis in ten innings, and New York splitting a doubleheader with Boston as the Giants and Beantown traded wins.
Harry Hebner, famed backstroke specialist and world champion swimmer, is billed to compete at the international water carnival in Chicago. Observers anticipate further unexpected feats from the Chicago ace who has already shifted from back stroke to freestyle, delivering record clashes and sensational finishes against top favorites.
Indianapolis defeated Toledo 4 to 1 as Toledo’s early errors set the tone and a late rally fell short. Milwaukee beat Minneapolis 4 to 1 behind Cutting’s steady pitching and timely hitting. St Paul overcame Kansas City 6 to 2 with a big third inning keyed by Scott and Hinchman. Columbus defeated Lovington 8 to 1, with Miller’s first inning homer setting the pace and strong fielding from Hinchman.
Warsaw Ind June 23 A baseball clash between the Wort Warne Magnolias and the Warsaw Maroons was set for July 4 at the city park's hall. Earlier meetings this season produced a 33 inning tie and a Magnolias win in the rematch.
Fort Wayne Shammocks lineup changes loom as Magmolles face off at League Park Sunday. New faces join Cleary crowd including Charnbary at second, Wambsganss at short, Kigins at first, Melees at catcher, Roth Melee and Whumbsganss in outfield. Magnolixe add Crichers Larimora Gustafosen, Chicago import. Lird to pitch for Magnoluxe.
A garbled note describes a Federal League meeting and a baseball season gathering with references to Grieveland Covington Mentions Winday evening at the city gym and a December timeframe. The text is unclear but indicates a season meeting and team references across cities.
Philadelphia routed Washington 14 to 2 as Johnson led with a home run and three singles. Gallis relieved Jalingon and allowed the lopsided defeat while Washington’s bats were silent. Batteries included Bond Bender Lamp and Sehang Johnson Gallia and Alsmit Williams. Umpires McGreevy Connolly.
Detroit fell to Cleveland 4 2 as Dibie dominated until the ninth inning. Turner Chapman and Dabur contributed with runs, while Gabor homered. Umpires Evans and Wigan presided. game played after a postponement with Detroit scoring late but unable to overtake Cleveland.
Springfield Ohio June weather caused a rain delay ending the contest after five innings. Grand Rapids led early but the Reapers battled back, with the game called due to rain and the score tied or decided by the fifth inning. Fort Wayne Printing’s team is set for Paulding with manager Jett Frederick coordinating away games.
The B P C E Band will perform at Emmaus Hall on Thursday and Friday evenings. Admission is 25 cents.
Gorman Bi brothers, Gorman at Duntee and T. Gorman of Pennsylvania, returned yesterday from a western tour. They visited Pilo's house and recalled the snowstorm they encountered on the mountains during the trip.
Superintendent of Transportation O. and Palmer and Master Mechanic Stevens of the Fort Wayne and Northern Indiana Traction company went yesterday to Toledo to attend a meeting of the Central Electric Trade association. Our Bug Finish kills potato bugs. 2c a pound at Bash.
In two weeks the New York Giants reveal Snodgrass turning into a reliable outfielder with four hundred hitting pace and key contributions to AirGraw. Joe Wood’s 1912 season mark of thirty three wins may stand, though Johnson’s early speed creates competition. Frankie Mason dominates in a tense match with Hid, eyeing Coulon for a future Chicago showdown. Nick Little promotes a local boxing academy turning out new stars from his young class with weekly visits to Faulding, Ohio.
Arbor, Mich. June 25 Pennsylvania defeated Michigan 1 to 0 in a pitchers duel. Toomey scored the lone run in the seventh after drawing a walk, advancing on a sacrifice and an Interd hit, and scoring on a bunt. The win gives Pennsylvania two gains toward the year’s goal in a clash with local teams.
Jonwentia Club defeated St Louis Country Club by a wide margin to gain the right to meet Cincinnati for the Midwestern polo title. The championship game is slated for Saturday. Charles Brasch seeks Democratic renomination for councilman at large.
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