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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1919
Page
5
Browns Bunch defeats the Sox as the Indians drop another game. The matchup highlights strong hitting from Browns Bunch while Sox struggle offensively. Key players include Browns Bunch contributors and Sox fielding miscues impacting the outcome.
At Anthony Hotel Coffee Shop a Wanted-Bus Boy drew attention as the Tigers secured a second encounter win over the Tribe.
An article notes a Balloon ascension set for 6 p m at Robison Park on Sunday, with excitement surrounding the Willard-Dempsey heavyweight boxing match slated for Toledo on July 4. Mrs George Lewis Rickard, wife of Tex Rickard, is prominently described as enthusiastic and influential, while plans for a discreet, specially constructed box at the event are mentioned to prevent visibility and avoid interruption.
The Colored Giants organize a Rooters Club to boost their bid against Lincoln Lifers at Teague Park next Sunday. Key signings Branvelt, Wetheriss, Bartlas bolster infield and Oestermier will pitch as Lifers push for the lead while clergy receive special invitations to attend.
Toledo July 26 Ray Gren reports Jess Willard and Jack Dempsey differ in size living style and approach to fighting. Willard leans and talks big while Dempsey bursts in and charges. Both share raw power but public reaction remains muted amid pressure and risk ahead of big events.
Five national amateur wrestling champions entered the Gary meets on July 4. The entrants are workers from Gary concerns, including Iacl Kanert Stanley Czarnecki Gene Treager and Glen Smith. They bring veteran titles from AALT and YM-YWCA competition and have notable careers in local industry and sport.
In a shaky finish Hess falls short to Neves with Terning drawing. Klenke gains a draw as the team shows a mix of wins and losses at the Crand Rapids event. Also noted is an offer for twelve sheets of the latest sheet music for a dollar at Jolliff Record Exchange in Flick Building.
Toledo June 27 Oliver Pecord named official referee of the Willard Dempsey heavyweight championship in Toledo. Major A J Drexel Biddle and Tex Rickard to assist as judges. Jack Skelly alternate referee. W Warren Barbour timekeeper. Board approval came after telegram from New York meeting.
Banks of errors and a late rally decide the game as Kansas City edges St Paul 4 3 in a key nineteenth inning duel. Haines pitched well for Kan City while Lalonge and Hargrave contributed in the hurling effort.
Brewers misplays helped the Millers win for the third straight game at Minneapolis. Milwaukee struggled with four costly errors as the locals built momentum in the middle innings. Batter notes mention Faeth Kuhn and Schquer contributing key hits amid the defensive miscues.
The weekly dhshes feature Wayne Oll and Tug with Pennsychthy Ue scene Zia O, as their teams suffer defeats. The No. 1 and General Electrics lead, with tight battles for second and third place looming next week. Schedule updates promise hard fought games among Wayne No. 2, Wayne No. 1, and related clubs listing July actions.
Roush Nan Factor IV overwhelmed the Pirates to claim a decisive victory with the crowd pressing its lead and momentum building through the final minutes.
The report lists early baseball standings across American and National Leagues with team abbreviations and game results. Notable outcomes include St Louis, Cleveland, and Chicago results, plus an extended 16 inning tie between St Louis and Philadelphia, and a Three-League section with Bloomington and Rockford results. Schedules feature Cincinnati at Pittsburgh and other matchups across the circuit, with daily national and league pairings.
At Wimbledon June 27 American players push into the fourth round of singles with five contenders Mather Washburn Graves Garland and Davis advancing The day saw Griffin of England defeat California’s Griffin and Davis beat Graves as the strongest American performances yet with fears of semi finals against notable rivals including Brookes Patterson and an Australian opponent
The Maroons challenge the Wayne Juniors for a game Saturday afternoon at Lawton Park. Carl Elmer, 7319 Black, is contact for particulars. Wedding trips advertised at $1.50 per hour with phone 2620.
Kansas City hosts the Western tennis championship and the Western sectional doubles tournament the week of July 28 at Rockhill Tennis Club. The event, second in importance only to nationals, will award a doubles berth to Longwood’s national tournament in August. Chicago is expected to field strong men and women players, with entrants from the Pacific coast and the east possible.
In Toledo a chaotic boxing scene looms as a referee fight nears the limit, with Tex Rickard pushing for a million dollars and fans packing the arena. Meanwhile at Wimbledon June 21 Garland defeats Dash in singles final 6-3 6-0 6-2, United States also winning doubles and stairStearns.
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