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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1916

Page

18

Fort Wayne Golf Team Dominates Peru in Local Match

Fort Wayne defeated Peru representatives by twenty six to six in the Northern Indiana Golf league. Chirk led the Fort Wayne effort with a clean score for the visitors only member to win. Wheelock and Kilng delivered strong rounds as Fort Wayne built a decisive lead by midway through the eighteenth.

Fort Wayne Peru Anon Lchirk Ind Wheelock K.P. Kilng Dr. Wheelock A. A. Edwards C.H. Pidgeon Guyer Nate Ic Fort Ne Folfers

Slade to Get Chance in Central League

Fort Wayne sports circles report Art Slade, long time printer and umpire, will be given a chance in the Central League. President Dickerson of the league indicates urgency in filling an opening as Slade prepares to join the Port Wayne team umpires. Bremer confirms receipt of the plan from Dickerson.

Dickerson Quicely Slade Port Wayne Learun Sink Art Slade Journal-Gazette George Bremer Fort Wayne WW. Dickerson Cen

National League match results and college honor note

National League games show Boston defeating St Louis three to two while Chicago Philadelphia and other matchups face rain. A Canton Kin graduate Paul Le Welter earned a conference medal for combined scholarship and ethics at Purday University, with three sport strengths and Tau Beta Pi membership.

Purday University Hoe Mnnorary Tau Bota FI

St. Louis Beats New York In Twelfth Inning Victory

Johnson's RBI single in the 12th inning scored Sisler as St. Louis defeated New York 6 to 5. The late rally gave the locals their first straight win. Park Wellman and Chapman contributed on defense while the NYU lineup struggled in extra frames.

ST. Louis New York Johnson Sisler Raennd St. Lowia Flay Fst Staight Sucre Rel Keonting Nunamekery Taxenport Park, Wellman and Iy Chapman Saverard Philadelphia Boston Detroit Feveland

Smith Beats Policy In Tame Eight Round Bout At Memphis

Standing Memphis June 7 Gunpont Smith won a decision over Arthur Policy of Canada in a rather tame eight round bout. Smith controlled the action throughout the match. An announcement at ringside said Smith would meet Jack Dillon here on July.

Memphis Gunpont" Smith Arthur Policy Canada Oight Smith Jack Dillon

For Sale Two Building Lots in Lawton Place

Two building lots in Lawton place near Spy Run listed for sale by George Jaap with request for offers. Includes brief contact note. Also reports a baseball trade item noting June 7 announcement of Michael Doolan Chortston and Stephen Yerkes sale to Atlanta Southern League club with departure plans.

Lawton Place Spy Run George Jaap Philadelphia Tinker Chicago Nationals Michael Doolan Chortston Stephen Yerkes Atlanta

New York Visitor Mra. Thomas McKenzie Visits Mother

Mrs. Thomas McKenzie from New York is visiting her mother, Mrs. A. M. Amfe, in the city. The visit marks a family gathering amid local social chatter and plans for sightseeing in the area.

Mra. Thomas McKenzie New York Mrs. A. M- Amfe

Civil Service Examinations Set for June and July

W. J. Hessles lists civil service tests across federal agencies for June and July. Posts include Metal mining engineer at the Bureau of Mines, Norfolk salvage duties, assistant physicist at the Bureau of Standards, translator assistant at foreign commerce, assistant biologist at the Biological Survey, master mechanic at the Naval Gun Factory, telephone engineer in forest service regions, apprentice draftsman in mines, general mechanic at Indian service, clinical director at Government Hospital for Men, oceanography scientist at the Bureau of Fisheries, chemist at the Ordnance Department, district assistant in forest service, weights and measures inspector, sanitary engineer at Public Health Service, and surveyor at Shoshone Agency Wyoming. Per diems and salaries vary by position and agency.

W. J. Hessles Bureau of Mines Department of the Interior Navy Yard Norfolk Virginia Bureau of Standards Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commeree Bureauu of Biolosical Survey Department of Uaricultre Naval Gun Factory Washington Pittsburgh Government Manne D. C Sunn Bureau of Fishermon Ordnance Department D.C Forest Service Department of Agriculture Bureau of Ataniards Public Healthy Service Indian Service Shoshone Agency Wyoming

Corner Stone Lays For Culver Riding Hall

Culver Ind June 7 Colonel W J Nicholson fifth United States Cavalry laid the corner stone of the new cavalry building and riding hall at Culver Military Academy. He addressed graduates after presenting meals at closing exercises.

Culver Ind Culver Military Academy W. J. Nicholson Fifth United States Cavalry Nicholson Thade

Middleton's late slam lifts Louisville past Indianapolis

In a tight derby Louisville overcame Indianapolis 8 to 4 as Middleton delivered a decisive blow. Indianapolis had briefly tied the game, but Louisville exploded with three singles and two doubles after an error opened the scoring window. Batterson Aldridge Dawger Gossett and Lalongé starred for Louisville.

Middleton Indianapolis Louisville Funce Aldridge Dawran Bega! Lovisvili Daweer Willam Gossett Lalongé

Central League at Terre Haute and Evanville Delays

Readable fragments show teams and players listed for Terre Haute Wheeling and Evansville events with postponements noted for Muskegon and Grand Rapids. Names include Wetzel Cochran Gilbert Woener Darton Whitehouse Frogt Jacobs Wheatjoy Turner Bean and Yante.

Terre Hause Wheeling Terre Haute Battaries Wetzel Nail Cochran Gilbert Woener Evanaville Darton Evansville Whitehouse Frogt Jacobas Wheatjoy Turner Yante Bean Bend Muskegon Springfeld Grand Rapids

College Baseball Scores From East Coast Games

At West Point i-arms 3 Cul gate 1 5 innings. At New York Columbia Pennsylvania game called off rain. In Worcester Mass Holy Cross beat Syracuse 7 2. At Waterville Me Bates 10 Col by 4. At Cambridge Mass Boston Ollent 3 Harvard 7.

West Point I—Arms Culgate New York Columbia Pennnsylvania Eame Worcester Mass Syracusa Holy Cross Weaterville Bates Colby Cambridge Boston Ollent Harvard

New Motor Boat Develops Great Speed at St Paul

G G Easy of Saginaw Mich unveils an 18 foot hydroplane powered by a four cylinder motor delivering 70 horsepower. The boat runs at 43 miles per hour in trials, surpassing previous Mississippi Valley class speeds and entering Class A with 254 cubic inch displacement. Mr Eddy aims to race across Mississippi valley circuits in 1916.

G. G. Easy Saginaw Mich Mississippi Valley St. Paul Aeventy-Horns Eddy Association Hannibal Buffal Enquirer Micalyah Warloug Boat Clubs Minsissippi Valley

Terre Haute Shooter Wins State Amateur Title in Indiana

In Indianapolis, Terre Haute shooter Fane 7-Hen Ghrrich captured the state amateur championship at the eleventh annual Trapehoptera League tournament. Br. J. Brons of Brookville won the doubles title, and Mrs. B. P. Tomyne of Indianapolis claimed the women's state championship. Ehrlich posted 282 of 300 targets to clinch the state title, while Bruns hit 48 of 60 in doubles and Mrs. Rel Drake scored 41 of 60.

Indianapolis II. Fane Hen Ghrrich Terre Haute Trapehoptera’ League of Indiana BR. J. Brons Brookville Mra B. P. Tomyne Tate Ehrlich Bruns Posaibin Rel Drake

Atwood Player Named 1917 Wabash Baseball Captain

Jack Ravenstine of Atwood was elected captain of the 1917 Wabash baseball team. He plays as catcher and is a utility fielder and substitute catcher for the squad.

Crawfortsvilla Ind Jugs Jack Ravenstine Atwood, Int Wabash Rolfore

Fatimas Cigarettes Promised as Sensible Choice

An advertising pitch praises Fatimas as sensible cigarettes that stay cool and comfortable to the throat and tongue. It claims Fatimas produce no harsh or heady aftertaste, inviting readers to prove how sensible a cigarette can be by choosing Fatimas.

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