Bicknell Falls Hard to White Sox in South Side Clash
The White Sox routed Bicknell 14 to 3 at South Side Park last Sunday. Glen allowed 14 hits while Williams and Sears fanned six and four respectively. Deal hit a homer and Freeman D Sears Haig H Sears Olephant Glen Wampler each contributed two base hits as Bicknell managed seven runs against Glen, Williams, and Sears.
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Vincennes Defeats Linton 3–2 In Sunday Baseball
Vincennes rallied for three runs in the last inning to beat Linton 3 to 2. Hobbs starred with two diving catches and McCarthy pitched well while Adams provided timely hitting. Umpire was Frank Collihan. A July fourth doubleheader with Washington was announced with free admission for ladies.
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Unclear sports cryptic notes on a championship series
A list of cryptic phrases references a ticket speculator deal a large container for gate receipts a players strike and its end a railroad track used by a fan betting on the losing side. The fragmentary items hint at a newspaper puzzle or lexicon rather than a coherent event.
Wreck Kills Dozens As Express Plows Into Passenger Train
A Lackawanna express train collided with the west-bound No. 9 passenger train near Corning New York at 5 35 this morning killing more than forty people and injuring about fifty. The standing passenger train had been on the track for twenty minutes when struck rear end by the express which carried no passengers. Two day coaches tacked to the rear of No. 9 were hurled down an embankment as the express plunged into the rear Pullman. Thirty four bodies were recovered within three hours. Among the dead were several babies and small children.
Washington Shop Team Defeated in Eleven Inning Battle
The Bridgeport Illinois Leaders edged the Washington shop team 3 to 2 in eleven innings Sunday afternoon. Nolan pitched remarkable ball for the shop team allowing only three hits while striking out nineteen. Hodgesang caught for Washington and Nolan also contributed at bat.
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White Sox Defeat Loogootee In League Game at Trinity
The Odon White Sox beat the Loogootee Glass Workers at Trinity Springs in a strong showing by Williams the White Sox southpaw who dominated O'Brian for the Glass Workers. Five runs in the first inning sealed the early lead, with Loogootee scoring in the first fourth and eighth innings as the Sox built a big early advantage. Batteries were Williams and Garten for Loogootee, O'Brian and Patterson for Odon, umpired by Toon.
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Elks Schedule Game With Plainville Red Sox
Manager Rodarmel of the Washington Elks booked a game with the Plainville Red Sox, recently reorganized. The match will be at the new Plainville ball park near Sunday afternoon. Nolan will start for the Elks.
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Base Ball Dictionary Abridged Terms
A compact glossary of baseball terms with playful, era style definitions. Includes Hit as a vaudeville act led by a major leaguer and Rain check as a fan’s hope, plus oddities like hole and Jinx as light slang.
Terre Haute Trap Meet Highlights Local Trophy Contest
The Terre Haute Rod and Gun Club hosted a meet with a trap shooting trophy event as the day's principal feature. Alva Sims and Ossie Laughlin of Terre Haute attended the competition. Scores could not be provided before press time.
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The Journal Advertises Subscriptions and Local News
The Journal promotes timely news up to press time and advertising offers. It invites readers to subscribe, offering one year of The Journal and Indianapolis Daily Law for $2.00. Denver Browning of Bedford spent the Fourth here.
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Fourth of July Picnic Draws Mixed Attendance and Fireworks
A Sunday School picnic tied to the independence celebration drew a smaller crowd due to wet grounds. The dinner moved from old settlers grove to the Garten building on Spring street, with a band in town and a fireworks display atop Payne and Stotts' store. Hon. M. S. Hastings spoke at the M E Church as readings and other events entertained the crowd while many residents marked the Declaration of Independence in Odon.
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