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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1919
Page
3
The Giants secured a victory as the Reds failed to hit, showcasing pitching and defense that shut down their rivals. Chicago's batting bees hint at a brewing lineup shift or a humorous local embellishment in the margins.
A fragmentary baseball stats note shows teams Cleveland Washington St Louis Philadelphia Detroit New York Boston and others. It mentions Sunday games and a few matchups including Heston at St Louis Stoohige at Pittsburgh New York at Cincinnati Philadelphia at Chicago with scattered abbreviations and unclear scores.
St Louis wins the opening game of the series four to two in St Louis Mo. Gowdy day celebrated as Braves catcher receives a wrist watch from locals while fans shower flowers. Boston's pitching and Philadelphia Chicago details noted for other games on the page.
Pittsburgh defeated Brooklyn 10 to 6 in a high scoring contest marked by miscues. Hamilton exited the game in the fourth, Slave and Pfeifer worked relief, and Krueger hit a homer over the Jeffield fence, the first in two years.
Chicago dominated early in the game against George Smith and I mine, taking a large lead in the first inning. Water relieved Smith and delivered a solid pitching performance as Fleck was ejected by umpire Beton after a called strike.
The article describes Dempsey in sparring sessions with partners including Tate and Davis as fans expect a heavyweight showdown with Jess Willard in July at Foleda. Willard faces a tough test as Dempsey’s speed and power press the challenger, with Tate and Kellar sharing ring time and Davis knocked out after consecutive blows.
Citizens near the soap factory and rendering works gathered at a large mass meeting in the Knitting Mills basement on Ginegaw. East End station officers urged residents to attend and pressed for a settlement to end the ongoing odor dispute between the involved businesses.
The wedding of Prof Milton Lager son of Mr and Mrs Charles Wejeer was held Saturday at the bride's parents home on South Fifth Street Rev Minkham of the Methodist church performed the ceremony. The event was a modest affair with family and some friends in attendance. Mr Lager had recently taught a summer commercial course and planned to return in the fall.
Major Anthony J. Drexel Biddle announced the Toledo July 4 Willard Dempsey fight will be refereed by William H. Rocap sporting editor of the Philadelphia Public Ledger. Rocap was selected at promoter Tex Rickard’s request and announced in Philadelphia.
Washington failed to hold lead as errors by Shaw let Cleveland edge ahead 3 to 2 in the first game of the series. Manager Griffith was ordered from the field by umpire Nellin after a disputed seventh inning call. McBride suffered a facial cut from flying glass, and Nellin was struck by a thrown object as the crowd reacted.
June 10 reports Roth's bases loaded triple in the seventh inning as Philadelphia wins 5 to 4 in a pitchers duel between Davenport and Johnson. Johnson was lifted for a pinch hitter who delivered. the game featured late offense and tight defense at home.
Louisville breaks St Paul series tie by scoring in the first inning and winning 8 to 6. Hall starts strong, Long and Kocher contribute as Col onels push ahead. The report notes Hal’s string of twenty one pitches and the momentum shift in the opener.
Herman Jacobsah driving toward Holman Street collided with an Overland sedan driven by Sam Meyer proprietor of the Cut Rate Shop at 232 East Main Street shortly after 4 o clock last night. Mrs Mayer and three children Fay aged 5 Milton 3 and an 18 year old were injured and taken to St Josephs hospital. Both cars were badly wrecked and the driver was taken to police headquarters awaiting arraignment on charges.
Toledo June 10 promoter Tex Rickard urged Major Anthony J. Drexel Biddin president of the army navy and civilian board of boxing control to select the referee and two judges for the Willard Dempsey heavyweight title bout on July 4 in Toledo. Rickard suggested the board name all officials and even the timekeeper and to adjust match conditions if needed to fit humane and clean sport rules. He praised the board’s authority and indicated Willard and Dempsey offered no input on selections.
A group listed as Walter asiller Ine Smith John Tosfe Ilmcent O frien and Stanley Trymer advertise a 25c taxi service to all city parts. Main Bus and Baggage. Phone 2620.
Franksport residents hear that Franklin Yager will work as a high school teacher while Mrs. Yarsr and Trach Avesbalt mourn a daughter who died after a fever and illness. A boiler spark ignited a blaze at Berk elevator, causing about $50 in damage before fire crews stopped the spread.
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