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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1918
Page
4
An extended review of stage shooting acts and rifle tricks, detailing camouflaged apparatus, steel plates, and precision methods. Highlights include Annie Oakley style feats, concealed mechanisms, and the public appeal of expert marksmen in vaudeville shows.
A reader from Memphis questions repeated use of shattering devices for warfare and cites General Porehims testing the idea of buckshot and repeaters. The correspondent discusses 12 gauge, chambered firearms, potential rates of fire, and their supposed impact on trench fighting, urging results be watched.
The boxing scene centers on Benny Leonard the lightweight champion serving as a boxing instructor at Camp Upton while weighing in well below the limit. Tendler, a rising Philadelphia fighter, has surged with early wins and dramatic crowds, prompting speculation he could challenge Leonard or move toward welterweight titles as both boxers advance.
A history of government athletic programs in U S military camps during wartime. Edward F Aten and Raymond H Mouttal describe how organized sports like boxing baseball football and tennis trained soldiers physically and mentally to fight effectively while offering recreation. The text highlights boxing drills as building discipline and aggressiveness, the broad camp athletic system, and the aim to prepare men for wartime duties.
Favorite Carrying Joy Woolett defeats rivals in the Wentucky handicap at Doughpuirk, with Hollister and Hollister in pursuit. Jockey L Tyke guides the winner over a mile and a quarter for five year olds, besting Fit, Jr. and Arriot in a tight finish. The purse totals $12,000 to the winner, $1,500 to second, $400 to third and fourth. Track time 2 9 with near track record proximity hindered by a brief shower.
A wedding between Alex the Great and childhood playmate Amy Arrant is recorded in Manhattan with plans for a brief stay before returning to Oman. The couple, once neighbors as children, attended school together, and the ceremony followed by a visit to the bride’s family. For sale notice follows: a Dodge Touring Car offered by Wayne Overland Auto Co at a bargain.
An ode to fishing opening day in 1918 invites readers to answer the red god’s call and join a communal, sensory preparation for angling. It contrasts types of fishermen from methodical to casual, celebrates gear, worms, and tackle, and exalts nature’s calm as a remedy for mental strain.
Port Wayne Rabbit and Pet Stock Association held its event at Colloer's park with seventeen entries, five or more per class. Local fanciers took top prizes including HB M Evans, Dutch George DeWald, and J Gruber junior steel gray doe, with heats and purchases noted. Judge J G Fehr of Indianapolis officiated, as in last winter's show. Rudolph comes to terms with Braves. Cincinnati pitcher Die Rivinya restored to good standing after commission ruling. no fine issued.
Job notice from Fort Wayne Overland seeks skilled automobile repairmen. Apply with credentials to join a prominent local shop and contribute to high quality vehicle service in a busy operation.
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