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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1908
Page
1
Fort Wayne offense powers a high scoring day against Dayton as key hits from Blount and Dickey drive in runs. The game features late rallies and strong pitching from Alberts, with notable baserunning miscues and defensive plays shaping the outcome.
Three title fights mapped on the Pacific Coast this week feature Stanley Ketchel vs Billy Papke in Los Angeles and San Francisco, Abe Attell vs Unven Moran in San Francisco, and Battling Nelson vs Joe Guns in Colma. Ketchel emphasized as center of attention with Papke predicted to test him in a hard-won bout.
Local reader notice reports this week’s sales at Alex H. Stauiy's, located at 116 East Columia Street. An unclear line mentions beginners’ éless formed on Monday with a reference to Sootonies 7 and Tan ners.
Fragmentary text mentions Fort Wayne Shamrocks and women, with unclear names and roles. Likely a brief sports or team blurb. readable elements suggest a local team and female participants, but specifics are indeterminate.
The page records chaotic notes on a Chicago and Pittsburg football game with references to teams, players, and dates. Mentioned are Western and Wisconsin links, with scattered names and outcomes, indicating a mixed recap of play, injuries, and standings.
Fragmentary box score style notes show Abbatachio Wilson Phetys and Gibson with hits in the ninth while Pfossier exited and Brown was hit by Landh after four runs. Mentions of Cincinnati Louis and other players appear in scattered lines, indicating a game summary with multiple misread names and partial plays.
In a Chicago Central Stadium clash the pennant battle heated up as DETROIT and Chicago fought fiercely with key players mentioned in a brisk recap. The article notes Waddell and Fehan contributing, while Bepr moth pray A jnivate hints at other unfolding efforts.
San Francisco dispatch details upcoming boxing bouts with Attell Moran and Ketchel Papke matchups, plus Gans Nelson third contest, all across California. Notes Moran Attell twenty three rounds for featherweight, Gans as long shot to retain lightweight supremacy, Kaufman praised as rising heavyweight.
San Francisco sports chatter centers on a possible title bout between Tommy Burns and Sun Ketchel. Burns would be busy if that match occurs, while Ketchel’s assured power and confidence push toward a decisive outcome. Manager O Connor signals Ketchel would accept a fair purse split to seal the fight.
A fragmentary report describes a late eleventh inning in a Chicago Cleveland contest ending at darkness. Names such as Meveland, Sullivan, Rhoades, Batteriesianit, Hemis, Sheridan, and Shaw appear in garbled form, with umpires Egan and Sheridan listed.
Indianapolis wins at Louisville in a snappy series finale with stronger hitting by the visitors and scattered local hits. Bunner and Adams drive runs while Adamson Porte Darham and Livingston handle batteries for Louisville and Columbus notes Toledo struggles.
Amateurs clubs posted a string of late afternoon games with Foundry Morrissey delivering strong pitching and offense for a win, while Pirates toppled Nationals on Wellman’s clutch hitting. Cardinals and Teddy Bears clash in a doubleheader setup, Fort Wayne Maroons fell to Teamthedale in a 13 inning duel, and Corner Red prepared for a tight afternoon tilt as local activity continues in Fort Wayne and nearby towns.
A closely contested high school basketball game ends with Van Wert narrowly defeating Kendallville. Strong first half scoring helps Van Wert build a slim lead, while Kendallville fights back as the clock winds down.
Van Wert Barmen and Harden held the Mary Wert backcourt in a tight contest. Ro tine and Rotuarey powered Rhendalsville with key baskets while home tur hits came from Cams Well and Romine as the followhur finished 296 48 O11.
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