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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1920
Page
11
Ruth's long drive aids a 7 to 2 win over Chicago. Lefty Williams started for the Sox and gave way after two outs in the fourth as Ruth connected for a big hit and two bases later a triple. Wind hindered another homer. New York offense featured Ruth, Bodin, and White in a tense game with Chicago defenders.
Benny Leonard plans a public scene for a major fight with Chere White scheduled for June 21 in Los Angeles. Trainer Dr. Cook advised against roadwork after a recent injury from a film role, while manager Billy Gibson says Leonard has dropped weight and will not risk the title. White is described as a dangerous puncher, with hints Leonard may retire if defeated.
Detroit opening game of the series saw the Red Sox score early and lead until the ninth inning. Tigers rallied briefly but the visitors held on for a 4 3 victory in Detroit.
In a high scoring game at St. Louis on June 17, St. Louis defeated Philadelphia 18 to 9. Sisler and Austin led a powerful attack as St. Louis piled up runs while Philadelphia outhit the locals, and Sothoron earned his eighth consecutive win for St. Louis.
A fragmentary report lists names such as Yrend and Hildebrand Time-150 with unclear context. The readable portion hints at a community or organizational event but provides few concrete details or dates. Further text needed for full summary.
The piece notes Penn State graduates pursuing other careers while spring signals broader changes in football coaching. It outlines a move from a single overall coach to a specialized corps, cites Ohio State and Harvard as models, and praises Coach Stake for instilling strong football culture at Chicago and beyond.
A playful verse compares baseball excitement to squirrel watching and home runs. It rails against questions about why the ball travels far, praising slugger hits and long swats. The piece ends by noting the Journal-Gazette Want Ads deliver results.
A crusty survey of baseball figures like John McGraw and Fred Clarke questions whether today’s stars, salaries, and distractions have dulled the sport. We hear from Mordecai Brown and others on player value, scouting, and the changing game’s spirit, with praise for the White Sox outfield trio and lingering nostalgia for past technique.
The Garrett A Stars plan away games with Fort Wayne squads and seek experienced opponents. All Stars players average 17 to 19 a year and recently defeated Fort Wayne South Side Athletic Club by a wide margin. Pitcher struck out 1. Several named locals will attend the Tinécup with the American Legion team to face Thomas Independent Club of Wiknart.
Reading recounts a Cincinnati style baseball clash featuring Indianapolis and Atlanta Park with late innings drama. Key names appear as Aly, George, Maree, Coyington, and Tatty amid tense ninth and tenth inning pushes. The report also notes Hyatt’s decisive triple for Toledo in Louisville and managerial actions affecting a San Francisco-Tacoma contest.
In Indianapolis, the Indianapolis Polo Club defeated Dayton Miami Vale Hunt Club by a score of 334 in the first match of the pre nl area. A second game is scheduled for Saturday between the two clubs.
Sune Henry belted a solo homer that stood as the game's only run, lifting the St. Louis team to a 1-0 victory in the opening clash of the series. Haines allowed just three hits as the visitors edged the hosts in a tense early-season showdown.
Near Fairmont West Virginia on June 17, Debeskey family members were electrocuted while playing with a toy telephone run on wires. A man and his two children were struck, with Mrs Debeskey severely injured as a high tension line caused by the tram wire connection shorted.
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