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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1908
Page
1
Tale Myers and 440 strong crew clash as wagers, bets, and gear color the scene. The visitors press hard with wrists, sacks, and tackles as Hartman, Bayless, and Hartman play key roles in a tense, low-scoring contest that ends with no clear winner.
Evansville defeated Terre Haute 4 to 3 in a rough baseball contest. Highlight sequence featured Vonable advancing to McCombs then Spangler on base hits. several strikeouts and errors noted by unnamed scorers. Attendance listed as 15, with late timing and unusual abbreviations throughout the report.
A heavy rainstorm cut short a hust ball contest between South Bend and Grand Rapids after a close score. The game featured strong fielding and a tense finish before the weather ended play.
Fragmented OCR notes mention Imr Brosius and a first ball game amid references to public works and local life. A stray line advertises a for sale six room modern house at 1718 Rivermet Ave Lakeside, with electric lights and bath.
A fragmented report describes an amateur baseball game and a basketball-like scrimmage with disputed calls. The text blames refereeing for poor outcomes, mentioning Mulldowney and several players failing to reach form.
Partial vintage baseball results show Chicago and New York tied with scattered box scores. Reports mention pitchers, batters, and mixed outcomes across multiple games with limited readable details.
In a tightly pitched American League matchup Detroit broke through with a single run on Downs' bunt and Warrington’s strong outing. Washington managed a few threats but could not push across a run as Detroit held on for the 1-0 victory.
Columbus edged Louisville 2 to 1 in a ladies battle with Purl star. Toledo beat Indianapolis 8 to 4 in thirteen innings as Segan scored the winning run. Pop Schriver hit a home run at the park earning merchants prizes including hats and cigars in a promotional stunt.
Duran will play in Sandid's game of Dayton series, facing Misa Class Ball. Laws Durham, new, signed by duck Hendricks, arrived in the city and talked of wiring the game. The crowd will see the locals matched against the visitors, with tickets at Voxgies for the stands. Fallston may be kept out due to a bad ankle. Teddy BeGreie, the squad’s captain, is listed as injured. Grand Old Settlers meeting set for August 20 in Columbia City with notable speakers including Marshall and Watson.
One of the citys most elaborate displays of imported lace robes and coats will be shown at Wolf and Dessauer on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday. Handsome effects from the best foreign designers, each an exclusive pattern. The ladies are cordially invited. (4th floor) Wolf and Dessauer.
Deputy County Auditor L. R. Schrader traveled to Indianapolis to attend the Masonic Grand Lodge session. The Rel River grangé will host an ice cream social at Wigent schoolhouse in Union Township next Saturday. Attorney D. F. Whiteleather expects.
Australian boxer Tins arrives in New York after a London knockout of Joe Kowker. He carries a 34 knockouts record and aims to challenge Attells Ne for the title, with Griffin noted as a rival. Griffin, once a bicycle rider, says he expects to secure a decision against the American champion.
Teams including Divutes, Deltas, and Batteries-Sywartz battle for a Sunday game as McCulloch Juniors, Spy Ring, and Crescents arrange next week’s schedule. Local clubs host dances and notices cover player positions and upcoming matches while repairs and improvements unfold at Armory hall and theaters. A divorce suit in Journal-Gazette requests custody of a son after a separation in 1896 with allegations of cruelty.
LARWILL MAN SUES FOR ABSOLUTE DIVORCE Oscar A. Vardeman files suit for absolute divorce against Etta Vardeman in Columbia City Indiana May 25 in the circuit court office. The brief item notes the game between Dayton and Fort Wayne was called at 8 80 with no further details.
Notice to all bartenders to attend a Tuesday evening meeting on May 26 regarding business of importance. All members are urged to be present.
Notre Dame, the Indiana college baseball team, went on a long trip east and defeated top eastern programs. They beat Yale and Harvard, shut out Fordham, and defeated Dartmouth, Vermont, and others, while proving western teams can compete with eastern powers. The run marked a historic achievement for Indiana college athletics and showcased Notre Dame as a premier program.
Columbia City Indiana May 26 Congressman Gilliams informs George W Stough post that a seven and a half ton cannon will be set on the courthouse square. Twenty ten inch shells accompany the gun. A post committee will raise 150 dollars to cover freight and mounting costs for proper display.
The Angola City band opens the summer season with an open air concert on the public square Tuesday evening. The announced program includes March Promonator, Holmer Dance of the Nile Maidens, Overture Remliche No. 3, Journal March Lights Out, and Degeriptiyva Bull in the Forest. The event is held with Frank Caley managing the Wayne Hotel Bar with Pilsener Beer on tap.
Score Card fragment from The Journal Gazete lists umpire Williams start time of 3 30 with vague baseball events including walks strikeouts wild pitches and hits. scattered data such as two base and three base hits and home runs are noted but incomplete. No clear teams players or final score available.
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