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Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1920

Page

12

Dr Gilpin to pitch first ball for Legion game

The American Legion baseball club, in new uniforms, opens at Meldat League on Saturday against Elkhart Legion Post. Dr. Gilpin will throw the first ball, with a prominent local member to serve as catcher. Fort Wayne features a strong lineup including Hoxtler Kaiser and Whitey Miller in a clash with the Elkhart club.

American Legion Baseball Club Elkhart Legion Post Gilpin Grandstand Secasion Izamy Elkhart Stacey Bowman American Association Linke Pat Flairty Williams Beck Moore McDonald Notre Fame Fort Wayne Hoxtler Kaiser Ag Hassup Sehletter Compton Shorti Whitey Miller Dalley Bushing Boatman Hinga Treake

Women Traveling Salesmen Not Wanted At Convention

The Travelers' Protective association voted today against admitting women traveling salesmen. The convention here approved efforts to change legislation to allow women to join the organization.

Sune Syomman Travelers’ Protective Association

Lincoln Life Catcher May Join Columbus Braves

Lincoln Life catcher Les Litble may join the Columbus American Association club after the Sunday game. If Josh Tinker waits, Litble would report to Louisville, with Columbus wiring a recommendation. Coverage notes Litble’s throwing arm, fielding gains, and potential to back up Tossler for the Columbus squad.

Les Litble Mitch Lincoln Life Club Josh Tinker Columbus American Associated Club Glenn Bubbles Liabu Hargrave Columbus Moma Lincoln Life Louisville Litte Diablo Satelier Goshen Nut Liable Henry Smargin Vistors Tes Fort Wayne Americas Dolores Ginets Diarapois Mehela Barker Sages Sélden Ag St Selden Lions Inigrest

Kearns Demands Dempsey Title Bout or Forfeit

Jack Kearns threatens to sue Carpentier within a week to force a decision on challenging Jack Dempsey for the world heavyweight championship before Labor Day. Dempsey’s manager says delaying the match until Carpentier returns from Europe will not satisfy him. JohnDempsey campaign moves to heavyweights as additional pressure mounts. Johnson Goes Home from Washington to Chicago en route to San Francisco after the Chicago convention.

Ran Nunes TiGrorges Carpentier Willretven Jack Dempsey Talon Ck Dempsey Europe Carpentier Dempsey Johnson Washington Senator Johnson California Chicago San Francisco

Tarzan-Muscled Coast Star Surprises Eastern Coaches

Dean Snyder reports Jack Merchant of California, an all-around standout at the intercollegiate meet in Philadelphia, impresses Eastern coaches with his hammer throw, sprint speed, and versatility. Despite torn tendon in his right side, Merchant nears records and is viewed as a likely asset for the United States Antwerp team.

Dean Snyder Jack Merchant University of California West California Jawson Robertsen Penn Ares Golder Gate Tarzen Tate Merchant Failadelphia Bailey Maine Bla Merchant Jack Gustavius Kirby Heves Merchant United States Antwerp Roberaun Tha Tarzen

Moore Triumphs Over Tremaine In Toledo Bout

In a Toledo fight report, Pat Moore dominates Carl Tremaine with precise lefts and clever dodging. Tremaine pressures early but Moore’s long range and body work tilt the bout, ending with crowd applause as Tremaine fails to seal a knockout.

A. Bremer Gort Tremaine Minzset Nafihe Toledo Carlatin Pat Moore George Edo Blade Tre Tremaine Moush Moore Moore Memphis Monré Clevelandes Tremain Seen Maoorg Petard Pecord

Warne Shamrocks Face Warsaw Gundas In Early Game

The Shamrocks travel to Warsaw to meet the Gundas in a 1 p.m. showdown. Lineups include Blauvelt and Archibald among others. forfeited credits and last match notes hint at shifting rosters and scoring outlook.

Warne Shamrocks Warsaw Gundas Praunin Meum Gherso Blauvelt C Blauvelt Archibald Cabulin Byatt Thelem Willewe Teansylvania Crentas Santas Bs Talline

No Action Taken On Ten Measures In Washington

Washington June 17 The ten day period given President Wilson Anders ruling by Attorney General Palmer to approve veto tax measures expired tonight without White House announcement. Fate of these measures and water power action may be revealed in a statement tomorrow. Measures include repealing war laws except the Lever and other acts and appointing a commission with provincial governments of Quebec Ontario and New Brunswick regarding pulpwood exports. Also extensions for bridges on the Monongahela and Allegheny rivers, Mississippi bridge in St Louis, enlistment of non English speaking citizens, and transfer of surplus materiel. A jury returned no verdict on a case involving Dr W W Barnes at the Hen Mathogixt hospital for the mesh of wheite.

Washington Wason Anders Genem Palmer Congress White Houston White House Quebec Ontario New Brunsiwick Canada Mononganels Allerhen’ Tivers Dikteburgh Itots Mississippi City of St. Louis Secretary of War Michael ducGarvey Brooklyn Navy Yard

Baseball Standings and Scores From National and American Leagues

National and American League results show teams like Le Feep Tea Wht Pet Cinentsnetl and Pittsburgh briefed with game scores. The American Association and other leagues list teams such as Toledo and Milwaukee with records and matches, reflecting standings and recent outcomes.

le Feep Pet Cinetsnetl Pittebure Daran

Wrestlers and wrestling stars pass through memories of past glory

A fragmented reminiscence recalls 1912 Stockholm and Gustav King, big names like Stecher, Caddock, and Lente, plus promoters, bets, and tours. The piece laments vanished fame, notes legendary wrestlers, and hints at shifting fortunes in early 20th century sport.

Where They Play Today National and American Leagues

Schedule fragment lists multiple matchups across leagues with teams like Boston Chicago Fortshore St Louis New York Philadelphia Washington Detroit and others. The text includes imperfect city names and teams such as Columbus Toledo St Paul Minneapolis and Indianapolis indicating a broad set of baseball games today.

National Iocianad Boston Chicago Brooklyn Fortshore New York St. Louis Philadelp Philadelphia St Louis Detroit Washington Cleveland

Bubonic Plague Death Reported in Galveston

In Galveston on June 17 a 17 year old youth died after a brief illness, diagnosed as bubonic plague. Dr M F Boyd of the State Medical College announced the diagnosis, later supported by federal and local health officials at a conference. Washington reported the development as it spread through health channels.

Galveston Esas M. F. Boyd State Medical College Washington

Bubbles Hargrave Visits Home As Saints Seek Help

Bubbles Hargrave of the St Paul club toured Mills waukee with family yesterday and hinted at plans for the Association champions today. He praised the season’s crowds and said he would push Les Lighte to join the team for a brief period, with LiEble consenting to sign but delaying report until after spring.

Hargrave St Paul Millswaukee Buseiel Saints Afud Hens Toledo St. Paul “Avery Club DA Ers Ainker Tha Les Lighle Lieble Lishle

Tampico Plague Quarantine to Stay as Tests Await U S Analysis

Mexican authorities report bacteriological tests failed to confirm plague cases in Tampico. The United States Public Health Service says it will await its own experts' report before lifting the port quarantine, keeping fresh concerns about the outbreak.

Tampico United States Public Health Service

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