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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1908
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR reports rapid progress on reservoir construction with unclear details. The text mentions engineers, weeks of activity, and unspecified officials or locations, but the core fact remains ongoing dam or waterworks development with possible delays or disputes.
The fragmentary text mentions baseball, a 10 day period, locations and names such as Ven a and Wana, with garbled phrases about games, teams, players like Fitts and Wake, and references to buses, pipes, and bikes. It reads as a damaged OCR segment with scattered proper nouns and possible game notes, lacking cohesive events, dates, or clear teams.
The article reports Fremer's timely Swai delivering a win for the champs amid a game full of errors and notable plays. Dickey, Miller, and Osteen contribute with hits and advances as Blount, Reynolds, and Lefty Geyer drive runs. Dailey, Bailey, and Murphy add key moments while defensive plays shape the pace.
New York defeated Boston in both ends of a sept 1 doubleheader, taking game one 4 to 3 and game two 8 to 4. Wiltse sparkled in the opener with key plays and late offense, while the second game remained one sided from the start as New York dominated with strong pitching and timely hitting led by Fremer and McDevitt.
In a brief, cluttered sports wire fragment the report mentions players, teams, and locations including South Bend Dayton and Indianapolis. It references a game outcome with scattered scores and names, but the legible parts point to a multi city roundup rather than a single decisive result.
Milwaukee suffers 3 2 loss to Minneapolis as standings shift. Local reports from Louisville and Columbus detail series outcomes with key players Hughes Hipp and Janes contributing, while Indiana Furniture Co. advertises a complete building sale.
The Champs, led by Harry Goins, expect victory against the visiting club that beat the Cubs yesterday. Locals have picked up form, aiming to topple the ex Fort Wayne manager’s squad, with Harry Corns expected to start if recovered from illness. The game, arranged with owner Sumley Rebstom of St Louis, is set for Friday afternoon in the Champs city.
The Third Presby ter s church prepares for a cure tune day next Sunday with Dr. Frank M. Fox in the pulpit both morning and evening for the first time since its vocation. A big reception is planned Friday evening in the church parlor at 8 o clock. All members are cordially invited.
A dining listing presents soft shell crabs black bass spring duck spring chicken and frog legs at Hof Brau showing a varied seasonal menu.
Charles W. E. Stephan announces he has assumed management of the Western Vulcanizing Works on Pearl Street and will operate on a first class basis. All outstanding bills and accounts are to be rendered to him. Contact 1991 249 Pearl St. via Journal Gazette Want Ads.
Chicago a s t I t Ava I who has conquered it comers on the flat and today stands out as champion of the world is about to enter one new field Frank Gotch is going to be an actor He is entering the work as hard as he did wrestling Friends who have seen his rehearsals predict his success Mr Gold ing taking a collare activette part in All About a Bout The word suits hit well and after three weeks training he feels confident to appear in the athight before an audience of enthusiasts When seen at his training quarters he was asked but his part in the acting game He replied Just at present I believe I know more about the wrestling game than acting so I can talk more intelligently about it than acting He continued The race is not always to the swift and might have added that time championship is not always won by the strongest I am not strongest wrestler yet I have proven myself the strongest grappler in the world I have been successful by the mal because I made pride of my art in all my watches as much as I used my muscle I am strong believer in the supremacy of brain over Lewy and even over after my greatest condition in life is to be complete master of myself in all things thy appetite my inclinations my temptations So far I have succeeded far a well
Amateur teams from New Haven and Fort Wayne square off as the Grays issue a challenge to the Journal-Gazette for a game on Taher day at New Haven. Tigers defeat Pearls by a closed margin. players include Gatterles Tigers Lowe Uebohoer Pestle Noem Cartmeir.
Baseball interest remained high as three key contenders battled for National League leadership, with doubleheaders featured. Chicago fell from second to fourth after losses to Cincinnati, while Pittsburgh surged a game ahead of Cincinnati and gained second. New York strengthened its lead with two wins over Boston.
Murphy stars for Grand Rapids in a tense home game as Curt Elston and Walter Milles shine in outfield. Local crowd mocked early but responded strongly, with Teague Bloont driving in a key squeeze, while Birmingham’s Moseworth watches from the stands. Breen at third and Lowe on the bench highlight lineup changes as Detroit-bound Sterger nears the end of Central league play.
Auction style notice offers a black mare for family use with a single trap and set of harness. Inquiry directed to A L Hattersley at 212 East Ash Street Try Admiral Coffee for details.
The article previews major September fights led by Abe Attell in defense against Owen Moran and Nelson versus Gang. It notes the Dane and Hebrew as top betting favorites, outlines weigh classes and venues, and flags Nelson and Attell as likely choices in fall bouts with Moran and Gans under discussion for upcoming dates.
In a baseball schedule note, Grand Rapids faces Fort Wayne in the first game called at 2. Calnek is listed as the caller.
Soldier & Coy brought thirty five prospective buyers from Tlingis to the city to view Allen county farms for sale. The party will tour by automobile to inspect the lands today, and most intend to purchase. The event marks one of the firm’s largest gatherings. Vote early and often for Queen, says Journal-Gazette Want Ads.
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