26 May 1907
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1907
Page
1
A vintage ad praises Hart Schaffner Marx garments for honest, clean tailoring and perfect fit under the Hart Schaffner Marx label. The message emphasizes customer profit and reliable service, inviting replies.
A garbled telegraph from a stationmaster near Sfnba on the Wsanda railroad reports a lion threatening the station for three nights and asks for Snider rifle cartridges by first train for protection. The rest of the snippet mentions Wayne Gan Club opening and a Wayne vs. Butler item with a local want ad identifier.
Chicago lost to Cincinnati 9 to 5 in a game early May, with Cincinnati’s offense breaking through in the middle innings. Notes mention Loy’s pitching for Cincinnati and Ivins holding Chicago at bay, while Philadelphia and Brooklyn clubs are also referenced in later summaries.
In Canton on May 3 Canton routed Grand Hobie 4 to 0 as the Central League game produced strong pitching and offense. Marquass, Holmellina, Moran and teammates starred while Evansville noted a 2 to 0 win amid late relief and a key defensive stand.
Van Wert Professionals vs Fort Wayne Shamrocks play at 3 30 on Thursday May 30 at League Park for Boys Day event with local teams and community turnout.
In South Bend Indiana on May 2 Notre Dame beat Purdue 4 to 2 in twelve innings to win the Indiana baseball championship title race. The win caps a dramatic late-season rally for Notre Dame as Purue faltered in the extended game.
South Bend Ind May 21 Day Armstrong was found guilty of murder in the second degree. The penalty is life imprisonment. He was charged with killing his sweetheart after she refused marriage.
Boxing contests at the Princess Rink on May 30 feature Wayne Shinwrocka and others in a week long buildup. Reports praise crowd turnout, with Shawracka and Shaniwocka teams drawing steady attendance as league play continues. Individual performances note Garret y Steumbrocks and Shamrundy, while batting averages and local business listings appear in brief.
A rain out stopped the noon contest between Culver and Concordia with postgame confusion and uncertain rescheduling. Players and staff faced delays as weather halted play and officials weighed a rescheduled date while teams awaited a formal decision.
The Shamrocks travel to Richmond for a ball game against Clarence Jessup's professionals this afternoon. The fast semi professionals from Port Wayne will face Jessup's team at League Park as both squads aim to maintain their strong early-season pace.
Melter and Borgman are the White Sox battery for this afternoon at Marton, Jane and Miler will work for the Eagles. The Magnolias visit Wits to Ray over the Wabash. Fert Wayne Kagins and other teams are listed with players and positions amid a busy schedule including practice rain delays and a Decoration Day doubleheader.
Boxing events slated at Prin' cens Rink on May 30 feature contests as Hull's at 830 Calhoun St advertises wall paper sales to please patrons.
Manager Seth Btner of Garner Yond and Guineh reports a muddled forecast and errant field conditions leading to the postponement of the Garrett game. The result delays the ball park opening as teams await clearer conditions and rescheduling.
Port Arthur to-night reports Trav ers of Montclair New Jersey retained his title by defeating former national champion Douglas by four up and seven to play in the annual Men’s Metropolitan Golf Championship at the Nagsait Country Club.
Yale University juniors dominated the American Regatta Association meet in Philadelphia. They won the second eight-oared shell race and then defeated Cornell juniors, posting a time two seconds off the course record. Earlier in the day Yale beat Harvard and Penn freshmen by a large margin.
The dispatch notes a pending agreement to meet the champion on September 5 at 138 pounds and mentions Ban Francisco reporting. It describes gate receipts, voting on vetoes, a likely Wayne Gun Club event opening today, and Wayne versus Butler as a club match proposed. The text is fragmentary and mixes several local sports notices.
The Wayne Gun Club begins its season today on the Glenwood grounds along the Wabash Valley Traction lines. Teams include Butler Gun Club and Newville Gun Club with Hod and others expected to be represented. Prizes and refreshments promise a friendly rivalry and festive atmosphere.
Half the world Pacific coasters and ward five readers note a jumble of OCR fragments. The text references the Wayne Gun Club opening grounds and a match between Wayne and Butler, alongside garbled phrases about commerce and population figures.
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