Detroit Routs Chicago In Rainy Coliseum Contest
Detroit built a commanding lead with a strong early attack as Chicago errors mounted. Donovan and Isbell starred in the series, while rain threatened and Umpire Sheri Gan oversaw a tense game.
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1908
Page
1
Detroit built a commanding lead with a strong early attack as Chicago errors mounted. Donovan and Isbell starred in the series, while rain threatened and Umpire Sheri Gan oversaw a tense game.
A scrambled National League summary from New York on October six describes tense play at the Polo Grounds and other sites. It notes a shutout by visitors, mentions a tied New York Chicago game, and reports Directors debating whether to play under weather conditions.
Sy Kist News Bureau reports Garrett prepares for a Saturday game against Port Wayne at 2:30. Coach Doc Allman leads an improving squad, aiming to build a strong team reputation and rally local support.
Cincinnati manager Long John Gunzel criticizes yesterday's games as giving Detroit the advantage and mocks New York for pennant hopes. He calls Cincinnati Reds' performance a machine and dismisses rival teams, highlighting a divisive view of the season's outcome.
Ganz argues the Cubs are the nation’s top baseball machine and should win two in a row if a play-off is needed. He predicts the Cubs beat the Giants in a final series, noting Chicago’s past success and the team’s strength. Ganz and his party left Cincinnati before 9 tonight and will head to Grind Rapids after a rest at Wayne.
A rough recount of a bowling night at St Marys Athl, where the Dermotines fell to the Elks in a steady, low scoring match. The article notes the steady game plan and hints at upcoming events and local interest in Auburn sport.
President D N Foster and city commissioners show jubilation over plans to buy Wolsner's Grove on Lough Point Street and convert it into a public park. The city offered $100 with a strong push to secure funds for the project.
The article lists multiple Sunday afternoon football matches in city league play. The Rescuers Misty school team challenges any eleven, while Journal-Gne hosts a double header at Lincoln grounds. A 1:80 PM first game is noted with wrestling and ties to Lincoln qith grounds.
The Journal-Gazette announces its relocation to the Bass building on Clinton street, day and night phone 18 unchanged. A fragment notes a woman's view on bargains guiding how her husband’s earnings are used, urging reading the ads.
Leaguers are performing well on their trip through Ohio and Kentucky as they line up for a decisive championship game against the Wort Warne Shamrocks at Lengua Park Sunday afternoon. The contest will settle the Independent championship of Ohio and Indiana in a best of five series, with previous games producing split results. Local fans expect a fast pace as Van Wert’s visitors showcase strong play and aim to cap a notable road swing with a title-clinching win.
Philadelphia report: Ort B ton Erb, captain and Yeginnnal aus master of the Third regiment, national guard of Pennsylvania, was shot and killed during a family quarrel at his summer home. The assailant fled. guardianship and local authorities opened an inquiry.
National Democratic Party figures report National Chair Man Mack is ill with nervous exhaustion and a severe cold from overwork. Dr. Fiamma of the Anditorhint hotel was summoned, saying Mack was under medical care. A nervous breakdown alarms fellow party members as he receives treatment.
The New York Museum of Natural History acquired a complete fossil skeleton found by cowboys about 13 miles from Miles. Paleontologists report the creature measured about four feet long and wide, with an aquatic, riverine lifestyle. the fossil suggests the animal used its tail as a propeller and possibly aided the body when rearing.
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