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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1919
Page
3
In a high tension New York era clash the Phillies edged the Pirates in a lengthy extra innings marathon. Brooklyn and Philadelphia displayed strong hitting with late scoring bursts as Eppa Hivey joined Philadelphia and tough pitching shut down danger in the late frames.
In a Tuesday mound duel, Benton over Keating as Benton proves more effective in late innings. Necht started for the Braves but left in the second after protest to umpire O Day. Players like Herzog and Mararville were benched, with miscues and base running details noted as the game unfolded.
Vaughn pitched well and Chicago benefited from timely hitting to beat St Louis 3 to 1 in a midweek game. Vaughn allowed six scattered hits, walked none, and contributed three singles and four at bats. The scoring sequence favored Chicago as St Louis struggled at the plate.
An OCR damaged item references a motorsport race with unclear names and locations. It mentions drivers, timing, and a motel, with scattered fragments about positions and participants. The readable text suggests a local race report or event summary with multiple garbled lines.
Fragmentary OCR text includes disjointed phrases about obtaining assistance, names, places, and events. Readable items mention Jack and Jess with unclear contexts. The passage appears as a garbled historical clipping lacking coherent narrative or verifiable details.
The text humorously contrasts hot and cold weather, noting muddled talk about weather and a farmer's practical take on observing horses or mules. It mentions not paying attention to vain advice, and emphasizes letting the animals continue their stride while monitoring their pace.
In a lively following game the Moranmen avenge a prior defeat. Pirates chalk up a win with strong pitching and timely hits as the home crowd watches the muble-bender series unfold.
A garbled summary of a baseball game contrasts a close one to the win with mentions of Chicago, Milwaukee, Toledo, and a list of cities and teams. The text alludes to player feats, league standings, and upcoming dates but is largely unintelligible, with scattered references to management, venues, and schedule notes.
Huntertown Greys beat Sheldon 3 to 1 in a competitive match. The game featured strong plays from both sides with key contributions from standout players and notable teamwork shaping the result.
Washington reports Solons halt eleven-game skid with a win over New York as Johnson and Moon lead. Numerous erratic plays and player mentions appear in fragmented coverage. game details and other teams are unclear due to OCR errors.
Detroit won in the eighth after St Louis tied in the sixth as Heisman and Ellison pitched well. Strong hits powered Detroit with timely runs off Sothoren and a sacrifice by Flagstead. The Tigers benefited from solid defense and base running, overcoming a late scoring push by St Louis.
Cleveland defeated Chicago 3 to 1 after a seventh inning rally. Tris Speaker and Chick Gendle were involved in a postgame roughing incident and were suspended indefinitely by President Johnson. The noisy game featured errors and straining plays as Cleveland cashed in with two big batting bursts.
Paris report notes yanks eliminated in a tense semi final clash at Race Club courts. Anie robert, French champion, defeated captain Watgen M. Washburn in four sets. Text details a muddled play by the Pirates and Pyramids with scattered score tidbits and game actions.
A garbled news note reports service medals awarded to heroes by the department. It mentions a telegram from General Perething and a list of recipients including names and places, with dates tied to November and mid century war effort.
A garbled OCR text fragment references various names and events in a disrupted stream. It mentions figures like Evans Hanlin and Ruth among others, alongside scattered actions and places, but lacks coherent narrative or clear dates, locations, or outcomes. The fragment reads like corrupted notes from a sports or meeting report with unfinished names and phrases.
Louisville hosts the 4 5 6 7 June golf tournament bringing Ohio Indiana Michigan and Kentucky clubs together. Audubon Country Club courses will host practice and rounds with trophies for winners and runners up in multiple flights.
A large delegation from Fort Wayne Rotary will travel to Bluffton Friday evening to help organize a new club formed by two five member groups. B W Puckett led the local delegation with plans for the Bluffton unit and reports a strong, professional group. A Monday meeting will form an Angola unit under the International Rotary.
Ideuterant Melvin B. Kelleher and Corporal Joseph Kateman, both in their early twenties, were killed when their aircraft collided with a second plane at about 1000 feet near the Yale Bowl in New Haven. The incident occurred as three airplanes were en route from Farnworth Field, and the men were from Minnesota and New York, with Kelleher listed as a long-serving airman and Kateman associated with the Minneola unit.
A week of pennant racing across the majors saw the White Sox climb with six straight wins including two over Cleveland to retake first place. New York and Chicago posted hot streaks while Cincinnati and St Louis battled for standings. Detroit and Brooklyn also split key matchups as the circuit raced through May 4.
Willard arrives in Toledo after a cross country trip from Lawrence Kansas with his wife and five children. He stops in Chicago to greet Tex Rickard and plans to train at Meunroe Bay near Casino Clubhouse before the July 4 bout with Jack Dempsey. Demspey and Lavin and Sancon also box in prelims as capacity crowds watch the weigh ins and warmups.
Veterans and communities gather to honor fallen soldiers with flags and programs at T. C. O. P. cemetery. services include remarks by Rev. H. C. Powell and Rev. George Moorman, with choirs, a Spangled Banner, and a benediction. Local groups such as Civil War and World War Veterans, St. John’s Benevolent Society, and various lodges participate, followed by speakers and processions.
Lieut Col Bruggeman to speak at an Annéîtrewe by Linite event hosted by Fort Wayne council No. 15 Knights of Columbus at headquarters in Ty Law block. Bruggeman, Fort Wayne’s ranking officer, is described as a discharged veteran noted for prior service and a naval action near the Gulf of Finland. The report notes recent clashes with Kolkhavik naval forces as Estonia’s army nears Petrograd, and mentions a May 18 naval engagement near a locality.
The Collegians defeated the St. Paul Federals 4 to 3 in a fast, error‑prone game. Key hits by Buchheimer and Getting, with Oelling allowing six hits and fanning fourteen, paced the win as Heuther started the offense with a first‑inning single and successive passed balls.
A large Sunday evening service at St Andrew’s Catholic Church New Haven Avenue marked the end of May and the start of June. Students in white uniforms carried Sacred Heart and Mary statues in a solemn procession with hymns and a sermon by Rev Henry Hoerstman. The consecration to Jesus and Mary was recited before benediction. Afterwards the assembly enjoyed an ice cream social in the school hall hosted by the Young Families.
A fragmented note argues that starting golf should rely on professional instruction rather than self teaching. It stresses guided lessons to avoid bad habits, noting experienced coaches provide correct grips stances and swing mechanics. The piece cites trial-and-error harms and urges seeking proper coaching paths for rapid improvement.
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