Home Run Galore as Yank Sluggers Hit Two
Fr Yank sluggers blaze the field with two long balls amid a flurry of drives and defense. The crowd roars as key players deliver timely hits and teammates push toward a decisive victory.
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1919
Page
7
Fr Yank sluggers blaze the field with two long balls amid a flurry of drives and defense. The crowd roars as key players deliver timely hits and teammates push toward a decisive victory.
World champions defeated Boston in a chaotic swarm battle with a 12 to 7 score. Gherrits stood out while Jordey carried the offense amid noisy crowd energy.
In a neighborly tilt the Boston and Philadelphia clubs finished 2-2 in the National League. Other results include Cleveland 5 over St. Louis and Detroit, Philadelphia 4 over New York, Washington 13 over Boston, and scattered American Association and Three League fixtures.
Gary Gary June 28. Joie Ray, famed track star and husband of a three year old, rises from modest roots in Gary. An electrical worker with $30 weekly, he collects medals and plaques valued around $14,000. He quit school early but proves faster than college rivals as he eyes a July meet at Gary with 490 plus athletes contesting for honors.
Rey, 34, set a 4:14 3-3 mile mark two weeks after marriage and aims for 4:10. He holds Central A. U. records from 1 to 8 miles and 1-5 to 3 miles cross country. He lives in Chicago, staying clean, and loves track, planning to push every personal best.
St Louis hosts a tense game as Stengel delivers a pivotal home run for Pittsburgh. Both sides exchange runs with Eitan matching Stengel's blast and the contest ending in a 3 to 3 stalemate amid defensive stands and late rallies.
Toledo June 23 Tom Jonas Willard’s manager for six years saw the champion work today for the first time since their split and was favorably impressed. Gutride Willard appears sluggish yet the trainer notes a thin fat layer around his stomach. He believes Willard remains dangerous and that Jess will stay in prime condition and improve with hard work.
In a rough lane, Columbus defeated Inflampelia 12 to 5, ending a five game win streak while a ruckus crowd member was ejected for assaulting a spectator. Pitchers Rogge and Steele faced multiple hits as Walker and Wagner pitched for Columbus.
Knights of Columbus marked Memorial Day with a Paris to Chateau Thierry marathon honoring WWI deeds. Lawrence Murray led ceremonies, runners competed amid 150000 witnesses, American Army teams winning in eight hours forty eight minutes. Paris district team second, coverage included a peace banquet at Palais d Orsay. Southwood Park slated for sale. contact 6109.
The article recalls Jack Dillon watching the June 23 bout as the ghost of the decade’s greatest fighter. Dillon, once an elite opponent of Willard and Dempsey, now aged and disabled, joined by rumors of a comeback that never materialized, remains a symbol of past boxing glory in Toledo.
Willard, a towering 6 7, 348 pound boxer, shows a surprisingly normal blood pressure of 124 and a slow heart rate. The piece compares him to athletes like Nelson and Kohle, noting slow heart action supports endurance, while faster rates suit sprinters. It discusses how Willard’s condition suggests longevity despite heavy training and age.
ROWLAND'S FURNITURE COMPANY announces its opening opposite Cathedral in Fort Wayne and Northern Indiana. The bold new store promises a wide range of furniture selections and grand opening events.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.