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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1920
Page
8
Detroit tops Cleveland in a rain-shortened game as the Tigers rally with runs late. Heilmann fueled the offense with timely hits while Cleveland left runners on base before rain halted play.
June 1 New York Americans win ninth straight as Ruth starts first season game as 4 pitcher then retires in the fifth. Yankees total 17 hits, 23 bases, Washington errors mark early 7 to 1 score. Players cited include Hanten Gharrity Peshe and Shannan with pitchers Cotter Packs and others in a rough box score summary.
Pittsburgh June 1 St Louis defeated Pittsburgh today in a 18 inning game 3 to 2. McHenry doubled in the 18th and scored on errors by Pon and Schmidt after Whitted tied it in the ninth. Horas and Goodin starred for St Louis as the Cardinals outlasted the Pirates in a lengthy extra innings affair.
Cincinnati gains a 7 to 5 win aided by a six foot pitcher Mendez who shut down Chicago in the ninth, while other line scores show Roush and Peden contributing key hits. The Athletics complete a two game victory path over Boston, with strong pitching and timely runs boosting their series standing.
Boston defeats Philadelphia 4 to not sure. Mann’s ninth inning homer with two on bases keys the win. Stengel also homered and Philadelphias hitters were quiet for much of the game as Boston leverages timely hitting and strong defense.
National boxing card lists Brooklyn at Philadelphia New York with Fastan St Louis at Pilisti Cincinnati at Chicago American Chicago at St Louis Detroit at Cleveland Washington at New York Others not scheduled Sars at Columbus Milwaukee at Louisville Paul at Indianapolis Dick Load jan faces Jack Shirksy in ten round bantam bout. Majority of ring fans call it a good draw with even early rounds and a packed late session.
The article previews English Open results with players like Hagen Vardon Duncan and Mitch, plus plans for Northcliffe to play in Inverness. It also mentions Terre Haute Country Club's 1920 expansion to eighteen holes, and Fort Wayne events including the Fort Wayne Rabbit and Pet Stock Association meeting and boxing challenges featuring Hack Daley and 1G R Hughes.
Cincinnati edged by Chicane 6 to 8 while Seston lost 3 to 4 against Philadelphia. St Louis beat Plepsburs 5 to 4 in rain plagued conditions with New York 9, Brooklyn 10 in a weather affected clash. Detroit defeated Cleveland 11 to 10 while Washington and New York Ut Philadelphia game noted as 6-2. no American Association games scheduled. readings show uneven results across International and Three League schedules with multiple ties and postponements due to rain.
Indiana defeats Notre Dame 4 to 1 after Irish fail to field a full nine. Darkness halted play in the seventh inning. Umpire Jensen ruled Notre Dame forfeited the game for not presenting a complete lineup.
A former New York assembly member from the formalist Carsdu party addressed an audience on Fast Berry street near the courthouse square in Fort Wayne. He promoted cooperative plans to solve global financial and industrial troubles, announced noon talks at the Pennsylvania shops and an evening event at Weisser Park, and urged workers in Chicago and New York to seek fair wages and good prices. The speaker denied foreknowledge of a large campaign this year and promised more Socialist Party details before departing.
Short help wanted notice from Steele-Myers Co seeking extra sales ladies for part time work. Apply this morning at the firm.
Rochester native Walter C Hagen, a top American professional, heads to England for the British Open at the Kentish course near the Weymouth coast. He will join fellow professionals and select amateurs in a strong field chasing the Open title, aiming to improve upon past showings and prove American talent on international soil.
Sir Thomas Lipton's yacht Shamrock V swept through Long Island Sound in light breeze, completing a circuit from Hempstead Harbor to Larchmont. Captain Willem Borton eyes Shamrock IV as the international event opens July near Sandy Hook. Rival yacht Vanitie arrived from Greenport in tow, and Resolute is expected tomorrow for the series beginning Thursday.
Cambridge will not participate in a track meet with Princeton and Oxford. Oxford will instead face Princeton in a London dual meet on July 8. The Tiger captains, fifteen in all, will meet June 12 and train in Oxford. Crawfordsville reports a 3 to 1 game where Wabash captain Beatty hit a solo homer in the ninth off Larebee of Franklin, with Baptist scoring twice in the second and again in the fifth. Purdue track news notes Istaceeger named captain of the Purdue track team and Furnas captain of next year’s cross country squad. Purdue set a state record in the tromite row during the inter-collegiate meet in Lafayette last week.
The Lutheran Hospital Nurse's Association will meet tonight at the Nurses' home. On June 8 the district meeting will be held at the home.
Berlin on June 1 reports nations mark the anniversary of a jubilan battle. German officers sent a telegraph to Admiral von Scheer declaring homage to the victor of Skaerrak and commitment to fidelity unto death, amid red and white colors.
Montpelier’s Harry McHenry meets Frankie Nessler of Cincinnati as the main event on the T. O. P. 8 card at the Majestic Theatre Saturday night. Sammy Lewis of this city joins Johnny Lewd in a featured semi main bout, with Lewis posting a $650 forfeit to weigh in at 140 pounds.
The Fort Wayne team hosts a Sunday opener at League Park featuring Lincoln Life representatives and local players. Pepper Hanley of the Chicago Keystones joins the visitors, with Tassary on the mound for Fort Wayne and Walls Walla at third base. The page also notes park conditions, ticket prices, and a boxing event announced for the bill. Illinois defeats Purdue 7 1 in a separate college game as Ryan and Wagner handle pitching duties.
Heinie Grow of the Cincinnati Reds tested novel bats last winter to boost his batting average. He shaped four bats in his workshop resembling a familiar bottle form, hoping to gain an edge this season. Moran believes this new design could pay off for the team.
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