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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1908

Page

2

Amateur Baseball Roundup From Auburn and Fort Wayne

In Auburn Indiana Aug 3 the Royals beat Spannery club 2 to 1 as fans watched Spencerville players bat and field key innings. Fort Wayne Eagles defeated Miles team 7 to 4 with strong pitching by Wagner and Spiller. Feit Wayne edging White Sox 6 to 4 featured timely hits and solid defense on a rough field. Crystals beat Todds Bears 4 to 1 behind Magic’s 15 strikeouts and sharp pitching.

Journal-Gazette Mentone Ind Wayne White Sox J. Alt Chapmen Jef Avider Wagner Fort Wayne Eagles MT. We Spiller Eagles Fort Wayne OUPTN Eastes Maic Miller White Sox Spiier Ama Bowman All Spidler Fort Wayne Crystals Todds Bears Lafasetty Streat Glamotia Flam Magic Ifteen Vrto

Heinz Gifts $25 000 to Winona Association

A garbled report notes J. Heinz donating $25,000 for the Winona association at a biennial conference. The gift is linked to plans for a new Sunday or cantorium building at Winona Lake. Attendees include Pittsburg financier Mei and delegates from Winona.

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Champs Make It Three Straight At Benderson Field

In a rough going game the Champa edged the home squad 3 to 0 as Dickey Elston Ostean and Gus scored runs. Craven, Alberts, and McDermott contributed timely hits while the Benders defense held firm. Alberts and Craven sparkled in the field and the umpires called a tight contest.

Reson Kirk Gene Cainda Sith Hay Fen Charlie Curtis Charity Alverts Danny Sheehan Ilenan Kelley Craven Alberts Grant Dickey Elston Ostean Gus Curty Fremer McDermott Champ Raime Jun -Osteen Premer Osteet Red McDermott

Terre Haute Defeats Zanesville In Baseball Tilt 5 3

A terse account notes Terre Haute securing a 5 to 3 victory over Zanesville in a baseball game. The brief mentions players and teams but omits extensive details, focusing on the final score and matchup. The report preserves the event’s outcome and participating clubs.

Mixed results in doubleheader at Milwaukee and Louisville

In a jumbled recap of several baseball games, Milwaukee and Louisville host doubleheaders with varied outcomes. References to players like Mantle, Geyer, and Owens appear amid scattered scores and umpire notes, with a focus on late inning finishes and lineup quirks.

Louisville van Ih Lanisville Jane Celenbus Geser Stogal Visivors MD. Sinra SEU Wien Geyer Cinphicy Rierhallen Ind Owens Bagi Sume Mantle

Evansville Triumph Over Wheeling Seen In Wary Contest

Special to the Jourmal Gazette from Evansville Indiana Aug 3 report details a hard fought game in which Evansville edged Wheeling 2 1. The narrative mentions players Wardell Smith and several others as central to the scoring, noting a shift in momentum as the home team pressed in the later minutes. Explicit game actions are scant but the victory is highlighted with emphasis on late drives and defensive stops.

Leave Homes to Wed License Is Refused

The Warsaw court records show Herbert W Barnett and Miss Lata be Alexander seeking a marriage license. The proceedings reveal opposition and a formal request to proceed despite objections, highlighting the romance and legal steps in the attempt to wed.

Warsaw Golie Herbert W Barnett Mins Lata Alexander Bole Spelen Harnett Mlesandor Blantecn

National League Cincinnati Box Score and Notes

An OCR readable fragment reports on a National League Cincinnati game with mentions of pitchers, batters, umpires, and line scores. It notes wills toeing, steals, and several players including names like Boorey and Kling, plus various innings and scores. The legible elements point to a high activity game with multiple pitchers and fielding events described in terse form.

Child Cremated in Burning Barn Tragedy at Pierceton

Pierceton Ind Aug 21 A nine year old boy George W Wa ines died in a barn fire that consumed a structure housing several Whilkire family members. The boy, trapped by flames, could not escape while a horse also perished in the blaze.

Pierceton Ind Beorge Gremer

Lagrange County Teachers Institute Opens in Session

The Lagrange County annual teachers institute began Monday in the courtroom, with a strong program and substantial funding. Yale professor Mr Venner led sessions on teaching methods, emphasizing student interest, imitation in early learning, and teachers modeling desirable behavior. musical numbers and a well organized program boosted the opening day.

Lagrange County Teachers’ Institute Musin Avis Hote Fenner Eve Mmares Misves Gilhems Kerr Thruldzeas Kr. Venner Yale University

Columbia City Brays Defeat Arcola Team

In Columbia City Indiana on August 31 a large crowd watched the local Grays defeat Arcola 12 to 6. Arcola’s Thomas had two errors while Druckenbrod at shortstop turned in three. Spencer and Geisler were the Grays’ battery with Lewis on Arcola. Umpire Menezer and Bypenver handled the game.

Rist Columbia City Hnd Grays Arcola Thomas Druckenbrod Spencer Geisler Battery Lewis Ikeouts Stone Menezer Bypenver

Fort Wayne Magn beat Garrett Red Sox in quiet Sunday tilt

Ryneer pitched for Garrett and Flouser backed the hay as Fort Wayne Magn beat Garrett Red Sox on their grounds. A sickly distance kept the crowd quiet though witnesses saw the game. The score by innings shows Fort Wayne Magn 5 Garrett 0.

Fort Wayne MAGN Garret Red Sox Ry Tal Garerut Tn Ang. S Garrett Ryneer Garrete Aind Flouser

South Whitley Greens Edge New Haven in Close Game

In a tight Sunday afternoon clash at the base ball park South Whitley Greens beat New Haven 2 to 6 amid an enthusiastic crowd. The Greens, keyed by Roald Whitley and supporting battery of Pakner and Mowenstine, held off New Haven’s Ney Hever and Dowl ling as the teams battled through a lively, movie-like finish.

Bass Foundry Glover Leafs RAE Bass Pountry Anid Bursell Murphy Trenobane ‘Rett Morrissey South Whitley Mte Basebell Park South Whitles Greens Roald Whitley Ney Hever Pakner Mowenstine Marca and Dowlling New Haven Moy

Two Marriage Licenses Issued at Auburn

Two Auburn marriages were recorded by the county clerk as Hurl W Tastison of Concord Township marries Miss Hazel Whitehaven, daughter of John Whitein, in a ceremony at the parish with Rev Slater present. The couple, well known locally, were accompanied by their families on their way home.

Hareand Auhurn Toil Ade Dekeld County HVO Marcy Hurl W. Tastison Fearmer Concord Winship Charles Tastiion Hazel Whitehavel John’ Whitenin Newville Arona Prr Pert Rosen Senna Black Butler Rogers 3Ffehlgan Amy Wromsey John Man Rev SB Slater Aly c

Standings and schedules from baseball and league play

In the standings list the National League games with teams and cities shown. American League matchups include Cleveland at Detroit Philadelphia at Boston and Boston at Chicago with other city pairings. Association games show Indianapolis at Toledo Columbus at St. Paul Kansas City at Minneapolis and Milwaukee at St. Paul.

Toledo Bhugis and West Fitebod Abbott Spiale Vingstun Kane Ational Leaguie Si Chinas Pillsburg Cincinnati Brooklyn Philadelphia New York Boston Cleveland Detroit St. Boston American Associaton Indianapolis Tole Columbus Kansas City Minneapolis Central League Wen Lest Bvansville Et MYC Bn Granda Et Quesville Tere Haute Oy Penvaie St. Loui Ihectees Philadelpahly York Aus Sabieee Airelnay American Association Louisville Thilanapolis

Toledo to Chicago canal eyed as key deep waterway project

A Toledo Daily Blade report outlines plans for a Chicago to Toledo to New York deep water canal. It cites Chicago’s deep water commission, May 1910 discussions with city leaders, and estimates a 21 foot channel enabling lake vessels to ship midwest goods to tidewater.

Toledo Daily Blade Toledo Chicago New York Chicago Deep Water Commission Michigan Cassissippi Trier Windy City Whitlock Chigeapo Rawing Conway Deep Waterway Commission Whitloel Defance Miami and Erie Buffalo Geosian Bay St. Lawrence River United States Middle West Conway Ears Mo Railrcad Slic Lake-To-Gulf Lake Mirgin

Auburn Man Pronounced Insane After Divorce Proceedings

Alexander Traver of Auburn Ind was pronounced insane by a local Auburn physician after being lodged in the county jail. His wife had long pursued a divorce, and the case grew complicated by mental interfection claims as sheriff visited his home finding him in bed with two attendants nearby. The man threatened neighbors and his hospital condition had deteriorated, with his wife seeking safety and legal action.

Auburn Ind Alexander Traver Plater Annie

Cardinals to Play Ex-Holiday Club Friday Exhibition Game

Ex Fort Wayne president and Cardinals owner Twbison plans to bring the St. Louis club to town for an exhibition Friday. The game will start at 1 0 o clock due to shortening days and darkness. Grand Rapids will visit for a three game set, with the last meeting on the legal grounds.

Twbison Fort Warne Miestile St. Louis Cardinals Chemps Cardinals Shaw Heidricks Springfeld Motan Grand Rapids St. Louis Grand Rams Stags

One of Chicago's pennant winners

A garbled local sports note describes one of Chicago's pennant victors after a rough night. The text mentions calmness, hearty meals, and a planned retention, with unclear dates or details.

Chicago

Garrett Woman Wins Divorce Petition in Indiana Court

Pearl N. Houts of Garrett filed for divorce from Chaunney Houts in the Deltalh circuit court citing cruel and negligent treatment. The judge granted the divorce, noting the husband sold household goods and mistreated her. A Chicago sports update mentions Frank Selmity and Sehalro’s return to the pennant race amid lineup changes.

Rist News Burton Aubu Ind Pearl N. Houts Garrett Ore Deltalh Chaunney Houts Rhiyhs Chicago Brattan Frank Selmity Buck Sehalro Ge ‘Ives

Journal Gazette Moves to Bass Building on Clinton Street

The Journal Gazette relocates to its new Bass building on Clinton Street. The old office has been vacated and, once setup is complete, readers will be invited to tour one of the best arranged newspaper offices in the country. Telephone number remains 18. day or night.

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Olympic Herges To Meet Roosevelt At Sagamore Mill

Olympic Herges will meet Roosevelt at Sagamore Mill where President Roosevelt will receive the men who placed first in the mile at the Olympic games. The ceremony will honor the victors and show the respect of the nation for athletic achievement.

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