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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1907
Page
1
National League action reports Boston securing a six to two win over Philadelphia. The details are garbled but indicate a clear victory for the Boston club, with mentions of players and plays reflected in a rough OCR read.
A chaotic May MLB game featured a double header late in the day with late scoring as New York, Chicago and others battled weather disruptions. Highlights included standout pitching and timely hits as key players from multiple teams contributed to a tense finish. Continuations and injuries influenced lineups as the stretch drive began.
Fragmented report from Columbus on May 3 details a baseball game with Crowley and L Coynybus prominent. Mentions Fistar Lanse Poelle Columbe and Imatesel’s triple, with Pitcher Bach Relded and Pilcher in a Warper role, listing teams and players in a period voice.
Reports from Dayton, Grand Rapids, Springfield and surrounding cities recap baseball action. Teams like Wheeling, Vand Wert and Terre Haute show varied results amid weather delays and shifting lineups. Strong performances include a two run day by Walker and notable pitching, with several openings and end-of-game summaries across the Central League venues.
A rugged matchup unfolds as Garrett leads the Shamrocks against the Wayne Knights in League Park on Sunday. The home team seeks victory to boost their postseason hopes while fans are urged to turn out. The event features Indiana's fast independent play and a key tournament on May 5 with a 3 PM start.
An old time ad promotes a free Sunday excursion to Fairfield heights with fast selling lots in Fort Wayne. It touts 40 foot lots, no payments when sick, many lots already taken, and special sales like 10 cent cigars at People’s Drug Store. General store offers gun metal stay and Sunflower Velhin in bulk.
The last chance to secure one of three large jets in Charles W. Schorers Addition, will be Sunday afternoon May 3 from 1 to 6 p.m.
Corbett defeats Sullivan in the eleventh round at Baltimore with Sullivan driving Corbett through the ropes twice and sending him to the ropes again later. Referee Jack McFinigan counts him out as Corbett lies dazed and unable to rise, ending the bout.
The report describes exchanges between two boxers, abant and Schreck, with notes on rounds two through twelve. It mentions repeated exchanges, notable moments like a cut by Ross on Schreck and a commanding sequence in the thirteenth, ending with Schreck taking a count before being declared unable to continue.
New York reports Miss Sutton wins the tennis singles while Mayed May Stielen and others compete. The text also notes a mixed doubles match with Miss Sie and Pivilding, and mentions Mrs Helen Homans and Mrs Marrer Wintllse in part of the recap amid unclear details.
Betting on the twenty round match between Dick O'Brien and Tommy Burns shifts from even to odds against O'Brien. Expected attendance nears capacity with roughly 1 000 seats, prices from 1 to 3 dollars, as interest grows and the arena fills in Los Angeles.
Daytis May 3 report from Cincinnati and New Castis Pa recounts Mike Schrack and Tey Rags in a thirteen round match at 180 pounds. The bout started slowly with a cautious pace and ended with no clear victor.
The page reports Notre Dame defeating Minnesota and previews an evening at Kaiserhof with Chili Con Carne for lunch. Recounts Van Dyke and Eaton Company at the Majestic with a Monday matinee and vaudeville acts, highlighting Miss Ollie Eaton as a star and the company’s lavish stage presence.
Fragmentary notes describe Forest Park lots and building lines with free well water. A letter from Ceorge LL Ypillager mentions Port home and Ported, plus Union Oil plant hiring an engineer. Other garbled lines reference Parr Wain, Zollinee upbringing, and local events about roads, mines, and land, all from a damaged page segment.
Sea L. F. Curdes announces免费 cement walks and shade tree planting in Forest Park, aiming to improve surrounding amenities and public spaces.
A lengthy review of a combined exhibition featuring the Wagenheck Wallace show and related acts. The piece praises the new performances while noting the old favorites, detailing the grand scale, the extensive menagerie, and the complex backstage system that keeps the circus running like clockwork. It highlights notable performers, the impressive equine display, and the audience’s reaction to a sprawling spectacle.
Describes camp routines and tent setup for Hagenberg Wallace show. Notes the old keeper, "Oldkiow," and the care taken to feed and manage 2.6 grandes of staff, animals, and performers with strict cleanliness and order. Mentions daily meals for 920 people and the busy dining and service operations.
A town mystery centers on the disappearance of a dog mascot named Jack used in advertising. Rumors spread as people searched Wayne. A liberal reward was offered for his return, while residents urged calm and broad hope.
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