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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1920
Page
4
In a busy scoring night, Cardinals win while Reds and Yankees show late surges. Fortunes flip with late innings and clutch hits as each team vies for division momentum and standout performances by key players.
Giants pull away as they bunch four hits to defeat the Dodgers in a tense Brooklyn game. Key plays include a double steal and late scoring that secured the win for the Giants and left Brooklyn frustrated by missed chances.
A scrambled text fragment mentions the Pirates and Cubs in a Sunday setting with names like Tory Kearne and Baily, plus scattered references to players and events. The readable portions imply a casual sports talk or box scores style note without clear scores or dates.
A muddled score summary notes Vangilder limiting the Tigers to three hits. The blurred text references players, teams, and a game context with scattered names and fragments, hinting at a pitching duel and a 1-0 or similarly low final score.
A garbled report lists names like Keaton and Veatch among trial participants and events, with scattered baseball style play by Lincoln Lifes and Migh awaka teams. The fragmented text mentions scores, innings, pitchers, and field actions, but specifics are unreadable.
Brief listing of yesterday's results from the America Association 2 league, noting teams and scores with concise items and no extraneous detail.
Vague readable fragments describe a local incident with unclear names places and dates. The text lacks complete details but suggests a notable occurrence at a specific venue. Further readable context is insufficient to identify persons organizations or outcomes.
Fragmentary text shows an event schedule with references to contests and participants, mentioning universities and names in a garbled way. The piece alludes to a Tuesday evening prom and preparations for a planned listing or sale, but details remain unreadable.
Chicago June 2 leading batters Sissler and Hornsby push strong showing as the season nears mid point. Hornsby clings to batting leadership with .351 average after Wednesday, while Roush of Cincinnati and Williams of Philadelphia chase in the home-run and RBI race along with other top sluggers.
A crowded Albion arena hosted a boxing card headlined by Ken Winebrenner and Rig Russ amid chaotic scenes. The main bout ended with Winebrenner delivering the final blow as officials and medical staff tended to a fallen opponent. Fans cheered as undercards and exhibition rounds entertained, yielding a loud postfight crowd despite injuries and a disrupted conclusion.
Reported ties and wins feature Indianapolis at Columbus with a double victory by a Wrestler from Indianapolis. The scoreline shows a high scoring session and key performances by Mulennan, Hartley, and Hentsin as Columbus hosts the visitors.
Toledo defeated Louisville to even the series in a tense 10 day clash. Middleton delivered strong support while Piroher Lowe and Ayed Cupree were banished for disputing a third called ate. Manager AleCarty faced objections as Lang and Decatur Cribs contributed key plays amid the chaos.
Minneapolis dominated the first game as Minnesota defeated One City 14 to 1 in heavy rain. the second game was called off. Tyers batted freely while James remained steady across the match.
St Paul, June 2. Berg lummer's single, Duncen's hit, and Hess' double highlighted a wild game. Haas made a remarkable running catch on Couney’s hit and turned two, aiding a pivotal moment. Rapp and Doone contributed key plays as Milwaukee rallied but a rain delay halted the second contest. Final score Milwaukee 5 St Paul 2.
New York June 27 Heavyweight Fred Fulton selected for a 15 round bout with Harry Wills under outlaw boxing rules. International Sporting Club announced the match to headline the event with Fulton to receive 29000 dollars and Wills 10000 dollars, no percentage. Also Patsy Prennan of St Louis to meet Frankie Meson in a 10 round open air bout.
A garbled sports note mentions Spy Hun and Kidaers in a well phased game against a local team. The South Side area and Federals are referenced, with a Sunday game near Bayes Se 8 A. A Pilgant altitte and Reidling by Buh(uter) Teatures appear in the fragmented recap.
Fragmented text outlines a convention scene with mentions of weather influence and political processes. Sparse readable names and phrases hint at party strategy and convention proceedings, suggesting a discussion of nominees and campaign dynamics amid unclear transcription.
The piece reports on Democratic convention dynamics with McAdoo, Love, and Palmer factions jockeying for influence. It notes initial ballots showing McAdoo support and shifting delegates, Love's statements shaping strategy, and calls for clearer signals from McAdoo amid ongoing caucus negotiations.
In Freer pane ton Indiana a collision at a crossing leaves multiple family members dead and others seriously injured. Witnesses say the engineer misjudged the crossing and the driver tried to flee the tracks. the engine pilot reportedly shoved victims away before derailing. Further details unavailable as investigators review the crash.
Huntington June 21 The Sets Specials defeated the Fr Wayne Giants by the store of I iy 3) Mesuley at short for the local feature in the Hebl with eleven Chances veld out ahermes. Jonson Canada and Cook formed the av ers for the Granta Mazin Humbere and Hum Dert for the Hise
INDIANAPOLIS June 20 The state entomologist warns of chinch bugs ascending into corn fields in Indiana. An official conservation guidance urges immediate measures, noting soil absorbs treatment dust and common oil barriers fail. A straw barrier soaked with road oil is recommended to surround infested plots.
A fragmented Want Ad style notice from the Paris Use Journal Gazette hints at a wedding of a tallest man connected to a set of scattered names and places including Motels and Verkum. The text includes erratic phrases about Turks, a bride, and a military curiosity, all tied to a sensational but unclear marriage claim.
Read as a long, dense report on a political convention's platform debates. It notes factions backing various amendments to a league covenant and reservations for American interests, naming figures like Wish, Cos, Palmer, Meade, and Coy while detailing coalition dynamics and candidate positioning.
The Patterson Fletcher obituary notes a longtime church and charity involved woman, Mrs. Bond, connected with city poor relief before the war. Survived by one sister Eva Nelson. Funeral Tuesday at Lindenwood Cemetery, with services at 7. Indenwood.
A Republican majority seeks Lodge reservations to ratify the treaty while Bryan Palmer and Wilson factions maneuver over platform language. Virginia Senator Stone and Robinson of Arkansas shift stance, with Wilson allies pushing Colby for chair. The convention may avoid a strong platform, balancing war measures and reactionary policies.
An article outlines the 1924 Democratic contest with Cox as a strong candidate and McAdoo gaining renewed momentum. It notes divisions within the Palmer camp, uncertain McAdoo endorsement, and active boosters like Amidon of Kansas. Managers view Cox and McAdoo as pivotal in shaping the convention outcome.
Indiana Democratic leaders and allies discuss Frank Marshall as a leading dark horse for the vice presidency amid factional talks with Murphy and Taggart. Mentions of Murphy’s support for Marshall, Cox opposition, and Indiana special train details accompany names of Key Indiana Democrats and organizers in Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, and Evansville.
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