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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1920
Page
4
Babe Ruth belts two homers driving in runs to power the Braves and split the series with Detroit based on a strong attack. Williams shines in clutch moments as Chicago hosts a high-scoring day.
Unclear text outlines repeated references to Sirteew and Mack likely in sports context. Mentions Washington and a series, possible team names and a game result. Fragmented OCR yields minimal readable facts.
Browns rally strong enough to halt the Tigers in St Louis. Details are garbled with many OCR errors but indicate a late surge or notable performance by Browns players and a pitching effort.
Mora Ice Co advertises for both firemen and ice pullers. Fragmentary text mentions alarm, times, and a call to use Journal-Gazette Want Ads claiming they bring results.
Fragments describe Carey stealing home to put Pirates ahead in a game. Scattered lines mention scores, players like Hendrix and Stone, and errant notes about pitchers and errors. The readable content centers on a late steal and shifting lead amid chaotic play.
New York edges Philadelphia 1 0 in an openers clash highlighted by Bixey's sharp pitching and Meusel's timely hits. The Philadelphia lineup struggled to mount a comeback as New York built an early lead and held firm despite late threats.
In Mejeuton on June first, American pairs led by William A. Johnston of California and Tildin of Minnesota defeated British experts Turke and others. The US team also faced French players including Lenglen, with notable wins as Davis and Mallory partnered in mixed doubles. Local note mentions dancing at Kuckuck's on Lincoln Highway with railcar guidance.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a lineup and July plans for a sports team. Mentions AL Gay Tung 2h.Terte Hy Coli and a player returning home ten days, with July 15 as a target date. Coph notes three ligaments damaged but healing, denying permanent loss. Public cheer and a Foster's ad appear in the fragment.
The excerpt lists multiple league references and partial results across American and National leagues with scattered team scores. It mentions affiliations such as AMERICAN LEAGUE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION and SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION, along with fragmentary game results and dated references, but contains many garbled names and numerals.
Fraaklyn hosts Boeks in New York and Philadelphia visits Philadelphia with two games listed. Also Chievo meets Pittsburgh and Cleveland plays Chicago with Redon at El Donte and Philadelphia at Washington. Additional matchups include Heston versus New York, Indianapolis versus Columbus, and Milwaukee at St Louis with Minneapolis at Ranssa City.
Two sprightly boxers clashed before a large crowd as a referee supervised to prevent fouls and break up rival blows. The bout, billed as a friendly though heated exchange, drew jaded fans who sensed a pattern of repeated matches dulling the sport.
The Midwest will bid for spots on the American Olympic team as trials are held tomorrow at Stagg Field, University of Chicago. More than two hundred entries are expected from college and athletic clubs, drawing top performers to the event.
Ready for Koehler day as Ben Koehler leads an all star lineup against the Lincoln Lifers at League Park on Sunday afternoon. Frankel’s Invextructs team features Fitzsimmons Zents and Henderson on the mound with Dick Frankel and Hixenballah in the infield and Detrich Tessler in the outfield. The Lifers reply with Det- rich and Charley Henry, aiming to match the strong pitching depth and lineup depth built for a season’s clash.
W Smith of the Indianapolis club says he will not back Ollie O Mara in the dispute over Goosier hall players and will not push for action to force the National Association to intervene. He vows to stay with his players and contract terms, declaring he is through with Mam and AH contract Sunipera.
Harvard varsity crew defeated Yale in the inter varsity regatta on the Thames. Harvard led from the start and finished in 25 minutes 11 seconds as Yale’s stroke C Peters collapsed and Driscoll fell at the finish. Harvard’s stroke Genney cited for lightest weight ever to row Harvard four mile course.
The Legion and the Colored Giants meet this afternoon as Lincoln Lifters ruled out a rush harm. Legion manager Lahman says his lineup is strong enough to win, with Haiser on the mound and Henry, Oberwitte, Lakmon, and Lowe in the infield. The Giants deny published lineups and promise a competitive team, with Selden and batteries from Indianapolis not appearing.
The Mud Hens misplayed a batting order issue costing Toledo a game, as Louisville beat them 6 to 1 in a fourth inning clash. Umpires ruled two Toledo batters out for batting out of turn, stoking a ninth inning rally before the miscue ended the contest.
Indianapolis edged Columbus 2 to 1 after a 14 inning clash in the opening game of their series. Resge and George pitched well for the Indians with solid support from teammates as the crowd packed Washington Rink for the last skating session of the season.
A long piece questions if Ty Cobb and Walter Johnson are slipping from peak form. It notes Cobb's batting fade as he nears a 30 percent era and Johnson's mounting control problems. The article recalls Cobb’s 15-year stretch and Johnson’s 295 victories 230 losses, then previews the Pennsylvanians traveling to Delaware for a Sunday game lineup at Gephus.
The Fort Wayne Skameneks will play at North Manchester Sunday at 7:30 p m leaving Jack Smith's billiard hall. Players listed include Lene Dinten Lowe Laird Aberwitte Resuvell C Blauvelt Nad Beker Archbold and Smith.
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