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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1918

Page

2

Champs Blank Solons in Contested Wrangling Display

Chicago defeated Washington 4 to 3 in a game marked by frequent disputes between Umpire O’Lavin and players from both sides. Rowland was ejected for arguing a ruling on a possible shine ball, as Risberg and Schalle mishandled a bunt leading to runs. Altrock served as pinch hitter after the seventh.

Champs Blank Chicago Chiccago Washington Today O'Lavehiin Rowland Ing Claihlin Risberg Schalle Alrick Cleotie Foster Gad Beebe Maerithe Weaver Shighe Jon Pals Altrock Washington Pol Murphy Holt OlFlenti Ettan Moser Rashiington Naa Murphy Baeeiliee Beinn Saoeiten

Bunting Tactics Win for Tribe Over Macks

Cleveland May 1 1923 Meveland defeated Philadelphia in a pitching duel as Morton fanned several batters and Warehinanns fielding error sparked the key late inning. Dugan and Cardoen contributed runs while Cleve area hitters produced a decisive rally to seal the victory over the Macks.

Cleveland Meveland Forde

Yankees Bunch Hits and Easily Beat Tigers

Detroit game summary shows the Yankees overpowering the Tigers with strong hitting led by a three run triple and a double, while Dorentt flon struggles after the fifth inning. Key contributors include Yaris, Brinker, and Te Mth with multiple outs and defensive plays shaping the result.

Yankees Tigers Petrott Ken Yaris Raven Ita Dorentt Flon Roland Viekwon Detroit Reores Tore Druumnt D.al Alina Logallett Inwall Brinker Calamani Ham Allen Faerie Walure Rai

Daring work on bases defeats leaders in extra innings

In St Louis on June 16, a daring base running sequence by Johnson produced a late rally against Toaton, tying the game in the ninth. Johnson stole, scored on a miscue, and slid safely as Schang’s relay error allowed the go ahead play, giving St Louis the victory in a tense ballgame.

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Like Father Like Son Hurlers Code in Milwaukee

A muddled OCR item from Milwaukee outlines a pitcher’s actions tied to a family’s financial pressures during the American Association season. It notes a father and brothers, a request for money to HUD, and an expected return around July 4 as a war-era commission story unfolds.

Milwaukee Wis Rankin Jonson Oltetir American Association Plas Ale Gither Endlst Fry Omy Cather Ant Jahnwor Jobinenta Whan Taukenant Rafelna

Columbus Racing History Sparks Early Wisconsin Track

Fragmented text recounts how Columbus racing evolved near Olen Tangy River north of The Citi, Wis. Tracks built by Trunklin County, shale routes moved, and Olde lands later formed a permanent course near Cataw hus. The Beanktin area gained renown for racing. the Celine Onto Espiving Axnsociatinn operated. The mile track became famed for international meets and world records.

Tangy Citi Wis Trunklin Stair Celine

Baseball Notes and Harness Racing Assorted Scores

National League and American Association statistics head a dense recap of games and standings. Mentions of Washington, Chicago, Boston, New York, Cleveland, Philadelphia, and Detroit pair with Columbus events and pacing horses. American League slate includes Washington at Chicago and other matchups as Columbus hosts three weeks of harness racing highlighting top trotters and drivers.

Wrahington Lola Boston New York Detroit Cleveland Chiladelpha American Association Pao Tuilanapolis Toularia Minwrapinik Tejera Milwaukee Hannaiy Colombia National League Tuttahreh Dhiadelphia Chiebiani Chicagon MiaOhlyte Tani Reston Warhineton Chirag Philadelphia New Tronity Dooals Yurtz

Braves Leader Starts 26th Year as Pilot

Biography of George Stallings, long-time Braves manager, detailing his early career with the Braves, Detroit, and other clubs, his leadership across leagues, and anecdotes from his management style and experiences, highlighting his role in guiding the team to historic pennants and his maritime-era nickname.

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WANTED to Buy Small Second-Hand Roadster

Classified request from Jennings seeking a small second-hand roadster in good running condition at a bargain. Phone 4300, ask for Business Manager. DETROIT WANTS TO REPLACE DRAFTEES THROUGH SCOUTING TOUR.

Jennings

Boxing card features McGoorty in Wisconsin rematch

PUITIAGO Radin McGoorty the Onhkont now in national army at Camp fivant meets UKIP Tinerisun of Chicago in Racing Wisconsin on June 21. Harrison stopped McGoorty in their first bout. Moha and Christie to box in Milwaukee for Moha's brother Eadie who is injured from a knockout. other boxers donate purses to the injured welterweight. Harvey Thorpe faces Johnny Noys in a twelve rounder on July 4 in the same card.

Puitiago Radin McGoorty Onhkont Wintmiddlewelght National Army Camp Fivant Ukip Tinerisun Chicago Racing Wis Harrison McGoorty Milwaukher Bob Moha Gual Christie Miwaukee Heara Benene Moha Eadie Jock Milena St. Paul Callal

HOOF BEATS HEARD IN OUR OWN STATE

The Franklin pacer Ruby Ly 3:84 was sold by Carl Hkeesling to Frank Tinkler for a reported 700 dollars. The central Indiana horse scene includes Theia mare and broodmaren Dorah Medium among Laurel Hall stock. trainer Frank Bogash reported in Fort Wayne after a fatal track incident that left him critically injured when a hearse struck his sulky.

Franklin Pacer Ruby Ly Carl Hkeesling Frank Tinkler Riley Walters Dorah Red Mediyem Laurel Hall Peter the Great Trom Inez Friday Prank Bogash Fort Wayne Fenra

Wanted A 1 Vulcan Iz Er Phone 1683

COLLMALA Mo June 1h Someone naked Lieut Robert Simpson when he visited Bhétea recently it his several jmontta of army training hurt unfitted him for track work Swat to Recide the inutation Siren doffed hin uhaki slipped into a track at and with save emt time Keepers clocking him stopped the sixty yard high hurdles In seven and fours fifth seconds This time equals the world's record in that event Simpaan who left the University of Missouri to enter the army watched the recnal Mianouri valley crack moat While here he gave exhibitions of gremple throwing and Incidently ran several hurdle races with the same speed and agility that made his worl champion.

Collmala Robert Simpson Bhétea Swat Hin Uhaki Simpaan University of Missouri Mianouri Valley

Interest Mounts in Coming Rabbit Show at Fort Wayne Park

Interest grows in the Fort Wayne Rabbit and Pet Stock Association show to be staged at Robi son Park next Sunday. Entry blanks mailed last Wednesday spurred inquiries, with many applicants joining the association in the past week. A large canvas shelter will cover exhibits in the grove between the bandstands, and Judge J. C. Fehr of Indianapolis will judge in full view of spectators. 125 single and ten sitter cages ordered will arrive soon, adding to viewing pleasure. Prize winners from metropolitan events may enter, but local entrants are confident in upholding district regulations. The fair car, badges, and staff are organized, with open questions welcome from exhibitors. The event begins before noon and ends after nightfall.

Robison Park Fort Wayne Rabbit and Pet Stock Association J. C. Fehr Indianapolis Judge Fehr

Country Club Golfers Open Spring Qualifying Season

Fort Wayne Country Club members opened the spring tourney season with qualifying rounds for the championship cup and Lang trophy. New holes welcomed players as greens and fairways appeared in midseason form, with top qualifiers listed and match pairings announced for next Saturday.

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Dickerson's Judgment Vindicated Again By Start Date

Kansas City June 7. President F. W. Dickerson of the Western League defends a May 1 season start over April 15. He cites only one postponement in the first sixteen days of the schedule and argues late starts save owners money by avoiding early bad weather.

Kansas City Wartern League W. Dickerson Dickerson Hla Pacodall Citb

Major Baseball Flag Chase Weekly Review

New York June 18 The Horton and Philatelphie team led the National League race while Cleveland and St Louis topped the American League. Kenan kept his lead as Boston and Cincinnati fought for spots. Cincinnati dropped four straight, while the Red Sox and others gained ground.

New York Horton and Philatelphie Theveland St. Lauia Cuba Chienga Kenan Ube Ty Aymes Red Rox Louie Toston Cincinnati Cincins

World War Time Tennis Body Seeks Member Proposals

The United States National Lawn Tennis Association asks members to submit suggestions ahead of the executive committee meeting in Chicago during the clay court championship week of July 4. The aim is frank discussion on policy and wartime tennis development, with a focus on unity and practical action.

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Foster M Valor Elected Captain Of Illini Baseball Team

Urbana June 16 Foster M valor has been elected captain of the 1919 University of Illinois Titanis baseball team. He has played in the outfield the past two years and is listed among regulars for this season. Other awarded their letters are Captain Klein Wroble, Outfielder Kenn Snewerson Harkjac Waneman Kruipet Taylor Dona and Tinos Kissinger. By graduation two will leave. Fans already in military service Kissinger and Tinos expected to leave room.

Detnmt Mich Detroit Ann Grenicat Atina Mrlekaen Jonstag Snewerson Harkjaca Waneman Kruipet Talor Haneman Dona Tinos Joatselsern Kissinger Kinin Krapar Har Tinea Roon

Cullop Keeps Silent on St. Louis Departure

Nie x Cullop, lefthand pitcher, arrived in St. Louis after a trade with the New York Americans. It is indicated he may join the local roster but Business Manager Quinn says he will not report for the season. Spring training was to be in Abbeville, La, with no further word on his status.

Louis Niex Cullop St Tania Americane New York Americans Rot Quinn Cullen Ahrevenort Emary

Honolulu Swimmers Set New World Marks

Honolulu swimmers established several world records at a West Coast meet, led by Vanesh Henines who broke the Tornier distance, Pett Neate who lowered the 308 yard mark, and Harold Krier who set a sprint record. Clarence Lane and Clarence Daniels held other top performances as officials noted the era of advancing times.

Alameda Cal Vanesh Avimmere Neating West Ais Ta Pett Neate Clarence Lane Myree

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