Right Earful Crops Hold Through July Fourth
A terse market update notes no culprits found for missing quarters amid a plentiful crop. The harvest remains abundant and is expected to last until July Fourth.
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1919
Page
9
A terse market update notes no culprits found for missing quarters amid a plentiful crop. The harvest remains abundant and is expected to last until July Fourth.
Boston’s Jones shined until the ninth as the Red Sox edged the Indians 5 to 4. Key moments included a late rally with a Bodie homer and a clutch run by Hannah, while Pratt connected on a three-base hit and Vitt added a two-base shot. Pitching and timely hits carried the game, with Mo' age and Housel earning the decisions.
In Washington on June 25 Johnson defeated Naylor in a pitcher duel. Foster delivered a three base hit and Milan, Thomas contributed steals. Philadelphia left nine on base while Washington left six. Schaumary notes a three base hit by Foster and a double play involvement.
In New York on June 2, a story notes Americans battling hard yet losing to champions in a trials event. A Black athlete, Private Sol Butler, is highlighted for his participation and decorum. The article mentions he received a fourth class Danilo order medal from Montenegro’s king after a boxing display.
A mangled game summary shows the White Sox defeated by the Browns while the Cardinals ignite a batting surge against the Reds. St Louis draws 19,000 fans as St. Lowe leads a four-run burst for Chicago. Numerous players rack up hits, sacrifices, and defensive plays in a tense tilt with mixed offense and pitching highlights.
Chicago slugger Jim Vaughn struggled on the mound and with errors as Pittsburgh beat Chicago. Vaughn allowed two men on base in the fifth when he wild pitched to Merkle, allowing two runs to score.
Brooklyn takes a slugfest 4 to 2 over Philadelphia as Cravath homers and Wheat adds key hits. Pitching and fielding miscues frame a high scoring interleague tilt with players Packard Woodward and Olson among lineups. The brief game summary highlights two base hits and notable double plays as Brooklyn claims the win.
Toledo June 29 1908 officials plan to move 18060 fans to Tex Rinkards arena for July 4 Willard vs Dempsey with street cars rail lines and taxis pressed into service Hundreds of sleeping cars will be parked near the Maumee river to ease crowds as thousands walk or ride to the bay View park amid a citywide transport rush Onlookers expect heavy traffic and occasional jams as tens of thousands converge for the event.
July 4 title bid in Toledo moves toward peak as champions Willard and Dempsey train in front of about four thousand spectators. Willard sharpens speed box rounds with Monaghan and Hempel, drawing blood from a superficial facial cut while Dempsey hones power against Tate and Malone. Promoter Tickard oversees workouts in the amphitheatre as Delaney and others note Willard’s improving form.
In a 1914 Toledo report, citizens from diverse backgrounds weigh the Willard Dempsey boxing clash. A civic-minded mother, an art museum curator, War Mothers leaders, a Dorcas Sewing Circle attendee, and a plain housewife share cautious reactions. The piece paints Toledo as tough yet hopeful while sampling local humor and civic pride amid the event.
Baseball statistics show varied scores for teams including Louisville Columbus and Peoria with several games listed. The 70 day schedule covers American League matchups such as New York at Boston and Detroit at St Louis, plus Association games featuring Milwaukee at St Paul in Newpolis.
Kalamazoo gears up for its twelfth annual Grand Circuit meeting July 16 to 19 with six late closers including 2:08 2:12 and 2:26 trots and 2:05 2:10 2:20 paces. Nearly 100 horses entered, plus early closers for mile and half-mile tracks. Track rebuilt and fast at Recreation Park, with most flyers arriving after Cleveland meet. In other news a military air plane crash near North Carolina leaves pilot unharmed after non-stop flight.
In St Paul on June 2 a lengthy baseball game went 24 innings as Milwaukee edged St Paul 4 to 3. Derringer ruled safe at the plate in the ninth but the call was overturned to keep the score tied. Derringer again scored in the fourteenth on Nicholls wild throw, Kirkham’s hit delivering the decisive run. The second game of the double header was called in the third inning under state law stopping games at six o'clock. First game score Milwaukee 4, St Paul 2. second game halted at six, score 0-0.
Louisville defeated Toledo 8 to 5 in game one and 4 to 3 in game two as errors by Toledo infield play helped the Cardinals. McCall attempted a walk as Kirke reached out for a single scoring Acosta for the winning run in the first game.
Indianapolis and Columbus opened with a doubleheader as Senators split the contests. In the first game Indianapolis outhit Columbus but could not score, Wilkinson excelled in relief, while Wilkinson and Warner led a 4 to 0 frame. In the second, Cruz shut the Senators down for Columbus, Horstman debuting for Columbus faced heavy hits as Columbus prevailed 6 to 0.
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