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	Fort Wayne, Indiana - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Fort Wayne (IPA: [fɔɹt wen]) is a city and the county seat of Allen County in northeastern Indiana, USA with a city population of an estimated 248,341, as of 2005;
		Fort Wayne is the principal see-city of the Catholic Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend whose region includes Northeastern and North central Indiana.
		Ironically, east of Fort Wayne are the remnants of the Black Swamp, the flattest land in Indiana and Ohio.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Fort_Wayne (4416 words)

	Fort Wayne, Indiana - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Fort Wayne was named after Gen. "Mad" Anthony Wayne.
		Fort Wayne earned another nickname as "The City That Saved Itself" when volunteers took extraordinary steps in flood fighting in 1982.
		Fort Wayne has a rich sports tradition for a city of its size.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Fort_Wayne,_Indiana (4416 words)

	Fort Wayne, Indiana oddd.org (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		The fort was renamed "Fort Miami." In 1763, various Native American nations rebelled against British rule and retook the fort as part of Pontiac's Rebellion.
		Fort Wayne also sits at the high point between two Indiana watersheds; hence its nickname, "Summit City." Current Fort Wayne straddles Interstate 69, and is served by Norfolk Southern, Conrail and CSX rail lines as well as Fort Wayne International Airport and Smith Field regional airport.
		Fort Wayne is the 106th-largest television market in the United States according to Nielsen Media Research.
	www.oddd.org /en/Fort+Wayne,+Indiana (9371 words)

	Allen County - Fort Wayne Historical Society (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Fort Wayne was named for the fort established by General Anthony Wayne dedicated October 22, 1794.
		The second French fort was erected in 1750, surrendered to the British in 1760.
		On June 3, 1883, Fort Wayne hosted the Quincy Professionals for the first lighted baseball game involving a professional team (the very first lighted game of any kind was played earlier that year in Lowell, Massachussetts).
	www.fwhistorycenter.com /ahfaq.htm (804 words)

	Fort Wayne, Indiana
		Fort Wayne, the county seat of Allen County, derives its name from a U.S. military fort established in 1794 by Gen. Anthony Wayne.
		Fort Wayne was platted in 1824, at which time it was made the county seat.
		Fort Wayne saw an increase in its population during the 19th century with the arrival of immigrants from Germany and Ireland.
	www.u-s-history.com /pages/h2273.html (536 words)

	Fort Wayne, Indiana (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Fort Wayne is a city and the county seat of Allen County in northeastern Indiana, USA with a city population of an estimated 248,341, as of 2005;
		Fort Wayne was named for a fort, built in 1794 by Gen. "Mad" Anthony Wayne.
		East of Fort Wayne is the remnants of the Black Swamp, the flattest land in Indiana and Ohio.
	www.rooseveltfieldnyus.com /profile/Fort_Wayne,_Indiana (4420 words)

	News-Sentinel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		The players were on their way to Chicago and stopped in Fort Wayne to play an exhibition game against a team from Lincoln Life.
		In fact, Fort Wayne was one of the first cities in the whole country to have a professional team.
		Fort Wayne was in the Central League at the time.
	jordan.fortwayne.com /ns/heartland/history/rhist2.php (2204 words)

	Category:Fort Wayne, Indiana - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Articles related to the city of Fort Wayne in the U.S. state of Indiana.
		There are 4 subcategories shown below (more may be shown on subsequent pages).
		Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Category:Fort_Wayne,_Indiana (95 words)

	Fort Wayne, Indiana (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		The French built the first Fort on the site, Fort Miamis, in 1697 as part of a group of forts built between Quebec and St. Louis.
		Fort Wayne is the 105th-largest Television market in the United States according to Nielsen Media Research.
		Fred Zollner, industrialist and founder of the Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons, later the Detroit Pistons.
	fort-wayne-indiana.mindbit.com (1462 words)

	News-Sentinel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Fort Wayne stood at the crossroads of several rail lines, making it an appealing location for industry.
		The Fort Wayne Kekiongas played in the nation's first professional league baseball game in May 1871, Hawfield said.
		Thus, the new Allen County Courthouse, dedicated in September 1902, would not only reflect Fort Wayne's dramatic transformation from wilderness post to progressive city.
	jordan.fortwayne.com /ns/projects/courthouse/courthouse2.php (378 words)

	Encyclopedia of Baseball Catchers - First Official Baseball Game
		Especially was that of Mathews, of Fort Wayne, commented upon.
		FORT WAYNE - Goldsmith drew a base on balls.
		FORT WAYNE - [Since the rules in 1871 required that a full game be played even if the team up last was ahead going into the bottom of the ninth, the Kekiongas took their last raps.] Foran and Goldsmith both grounded out to Pratt.
	members.tripod.com /bb_catchers/catchers/1st_game.htm (593 words)

	1871 Fort Wayne Kekiongas MLB Season Stats
		Fort Wayne Kekiongas MLB Season Stats for the year 1871.
		Find all of your Fort Wayne Kekiongas 1871 season information, stats, records and game by game recaps.
		As you can understand keeping accurate records for the complete 1871 season is somewhat difficult, and should you find any information that is incorrect we would appreciate hearing from you.
	www.sportspool.com /baseball/regular_seasons/1871/Fort_Wayne_Kekiongas (116 words)

	OOTP Developments Forums - Alternate Universe Majors Holds "Draft" For Inaugural 1871 Season
		Philadelphia is clearly looking to the future with their pick, as Mathews is merely 19 years old and is not likely to have the veteran presence needed to compete this season.
		The Kekiongas wasted no time going after Rynie Wolters, as four first-inning singles led to a run in the top of the first.
		In the top of the fourth, Fort Wayne added to their lead as Dick Higham reached on an error, Denny Mack doubled, then Tom Carey had a 2-RBI base hit to make it 3-0.
	www.ootpdevelopments.com /board/printthread.php?t=47337 (2953 words)

	OOTP Developments Forums - Alternate Universe Majors Holds "Draft" For Inaugural 1871 Season
		Fort Wayne now leads by a game and Philadelphia is ahead of Troy by two in the NA2 with nine to play.
		This game, which saw Fort Wayne come from behind in the bottom of the eighth on the strength of Denny Mack and Tom Carey doubles, pretty much dashed Washington's postseason hopes.
		The Kekiongas are now guaranteed at least a tie for first in the NA1.
	www.ootpdevelopments.com /board/printthread.php?t=47337&pp=40 (7482 words)

	Bobby Mathews
		Although, both pitches were later outlawed, Mathews was able to use them with great success throughout his career.
		In 1871, Mathews signed with Ft. Wayne of the newly formed National Association and became their opening day starter.
		On May 4, he pitched a five hit shutout, defeating Cleveland 2-0, and became the first player in professional baseball history to record a win.
	z.lee28.tripod.com /sbnsforgottenintime/id26.html (597 words)

	Fort Wayne, Indiana
		It is named after a U.S. military fort established in 1794 by Gen. Anthony Wayne where the St. Joseph River and St. Marys River join to form the Maumee River.
		In the latter half of the 20th century, shifts in manufacturing patterns resulted in a reduction of the importance of manufacturing to the city economy, and Fort Wayne could be counted among the relatively stagnant "rust belt" cities of the northeast.
		Fort Wayne Freedom, indoor football ([United Indoor Football Association] (UIF))
	creekin.net /c7551-n219-fort-wayne-indiana.html (1462 words)

	Kekionga Base Ball Grounds (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		In the early spring of 1871, with news of a baseball league forming, the denizens of Fort Wayne built a ballpark to hold their team.
		According to the Old Fort News: "The local citizenry, visualizing a possible championship for their fine team, jumped into the project with a vengeance and raised funds to erect a beautifully ornamented grandstand on the site of the ball park.
		Also, from the Old Fort News, November 6, 1871: "The alarm of fire about 8 o'clock, last evening, was occasioned by the burning of the Grand Duchess at the Kekionga Base Ball grounds.
	www.projectballpark.org /history/na/kekionga.html (300 words)

	American Heroes (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Actual Wording From Newspaper Clippings in Quotes "On May 4, 1871, Fort Wayne, Indiana: the first game of the first professional league was played between the Forest City (Cleveland) Nine and the Fort Wayne Kekiongas (Indiana).
		Bobby Mathews, 5'5" 140 lbs, 20 years old, hurled a complete game 5 hit shutout, to lead the Fort Wayne team this afternoon.
		The playing throughout being without precedent in the annuals of base ball, and the members of both clubs establishing beyond doubt their reputation as among the most perfect ball players in the United States." Fort Wayne beat Forest City, Cleve.
	www.baseballhistorian.com /html/american_heroes.cfm?page=25 (560 words)

	Baseball History: 19th Century Baseball: The Leagues: Part Two (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		The first game was played at Hamilton Field in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
		Fort Wayne beat the club from Cleveland 2-0, but would not finish the season and would later be replaced by the Eckfords of Brooklyn.
		Only three of the original nine teams would play all five seasons: Boston Red Stockings, New York Mutuals and the Philadelphia Athletics.
	www.19cbaseball.com /leagues2.html (398 words)

	Total Baseball Obscurity - Encyclopedia FunTrivia
		He retired in 1891 and was inducted into baseball's Hall of Fame in 1939.
		The Kekiongas appeared in only one season in the NA in 1871.
		19-year old Bobby Mathews pitched every game for Fort Wayne, then went on to other teams and won 20+ games eight times in his 15-season career.
	www.funtrivia.com /en/subtopics/Total-Baseball-Obscurity-205047.html (792 words)

	VZ Local - Fort Wayne, Indiana City Guide
		Allen County-Fort Wayne Historical Society Museum - Exhibits on six themes: earliest times to the Civil War, 19th-century industrialization (1860s-1894), culture and society (1894-1920), 20th-century technology and industry (1920-present), old city jail and law enforcement (1820-1970), ethnic heritage.
		Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Museum - More than 140 examples of these and other well-known antique, classic, and special-interest cars are displayed in the original showroom of the Auburn Automobile Company; collections of automotive literature.
		DaMarcus Beasley, professional soccer player for PSV Eindhoven (Netherlands) and the US national team, who used to play for the Chicago Fire of the MLS.
	www.vzlocal.com /Fort+Wayne-IN.html (1745 words)

	The National Game - Chapter 1
		The new league established teams in nine cities, four of which were in the Midwest: the Chicago White Stockings, Cleveland Forest Citys, Fort Wayne Kekiongas, and Rockford Forest Citys.
		The other five teams were located in the heart of what had always been baseball country, the urban areas of the Northeast: the Boston Red Stockings, New York Mutuals, Philadelphia Athletics, Washington Olympics, Washington Nationals, and Troy (New York) Haymakers.
		Matters got off to a bad start when Fort Wayne dropped out in mid-season 1871, to be replaced by the Brooklyn Eckfords, who themselves lasted only a year.
	www.thediamondangle.com /books/rossi.html (5855 words)

	Countrybookshop.co.uk - Great Encyclopedia of Nineteenth Century Major League Baseball, The
		Provides a reference work that covers the early years of major league baseball from the first game, May 4, 1871, a 2-0 victory for the Fort Wayne Kekiongas over the visiting Cleveland Forest City team, through the 1900 season.
		This comprehensive reference work covers the early years of major league baseball from the first game - May 4, 1871, a 2-0 victory for the Fort Wayne Kekiongas over the visiting Cleveland Forest City team - through the 1900 season.
		Baseball historian David Nemec presents complete team rosters and detailed player, manager, and umpire information, with a wealth of statistics to warm a fan's heart.
	www.countrybookshop.co.uk /books/index.phtml?whatfor=0817314997 (396 words)

	America's Best History - U.S. History Timeline, the 1870's
		January 1, 1871 - Andrew Smith Hallidie patented an improvement in endless wire and rope ways for cable cars.
		April 4, 1871 - The first professional baseball league, the National Association, debuts with a game between the Cleveland Forest Citys and the Fort Wayne Kekiongas.
		Fort Wayne won the initial official game 2 to 0.
	americasbesthistory.home.att.net /abhtimeline1870.html (2059 words)

	FANTASY BASEBALL CHRONICLE - EXPERTS vs. REGULAR JOES LEAGUES
		(3/21) The Homestead Grays traded Matt Holliday and Roy Oswalt to the Fort Wayne Kekiongas for Manny Ramirez and Zach Duke.
		(5/12) The Cleveland Infants traded Orlando Cabrera and Aaron Cook to the Fort Wayne Kekiongas for Todd Walker and Freddy Garcia.
		(6/1) The Cleveland Infants traded Kevin Youkilis to the Fort Wayne Kekiongas for Kenny Rogers.
	www.fantasybaseballchronicle.com /league.html (491 words)

	SOX1FAN » This Day in Baseball History: May 4th
		In 1871, Bill Lennon became the first catcher in major league history to throw a runner out trying to steal second.
		The Fort Wayne Kekiongas (NA) backstop accomplished the feat in the seventh inning of the very first major league game ever played.
		In 1931, in an effort to put less strain on the Babe Ruth’s leg, The Bambino played first base in a game against Washington… moving Lou Gehrig to right field.
	sox1fan.com /?p=526 (292 words)

	A Century of World Series
		Prologue: The Cincinnati Red Stockings club was originated in 1870 as the first professional baseball team.
		In spite of the bribing of players along with plenty of open gambling, drinking in the stands and constant general rowdiness, two professional leagues teams were created - the National League in 1871 and the American Association in 1882, with such teams as Rockford Forest Citys, Philadelphia Athletics, and the Fort Wayne Kekiongas.
		In spite of their many differences the team officials were able to arrange a best-of-five post-season series in 1884 between the Providence Grays, champions of the National League, and the highly regarded New York Metropolitans, pennant winners of the American Association League.
	www.chatterfromthedugout.com /a_century_of_world_series.htm (1034 words)

	OOTP Developments Forums - Alternate Universe Majors Holds "Draft" For Inaugural 1871 Season
		Chicago selects another young player with an excellent future in Deacon White.
		Philadelphia follows one inexplicable pick with another, as they select longshot pitching prospect Joe McDermott.
		That was how it ended, as Boston never again managed to threaten George Zettlein and the Kekiongas.
	www.ootpdevelopments.com /board/printthread.php?t=47337&pp=40 (2953 words)

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