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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1913
Page
3
A historical note highlights efforts to strengthen support for Indian ball players, detailing programs, sponsorships, and institutional backing aimed at expanding opportunities in baseball for Native American athletes.
In a spirited game the Bedford Greys defeated Wicker's squad 3 to 2. Wicker faced early success but the Greys rallied with strong defense and timely hits, led by Dixon and Hicks, to clinch the win as Sisson fanned ten and Donica from Decatur backed the visitors.
Bedford fans roared as the Greys defeated Vincennes styled team 1, 2 in a high‑drama baseball game at Woodlawn Park. Sisson, Mayerhoff, Edmondson and Bringham starred with key hits while Wicker and Crowe led Bedford pitchers in a tense finish. Local editor Berve Dye reported the crowd’s energy and the day’s scattering of plays, errors, and defensive standout moments.
Readers blame Rheader for a dirty foul on Captain Hicks and others. The column says he should be benched or released by management. Washington fans prefer wins but frown on such actions, urging Manager Cushing to keep discipline on Woodlawn.
Ozanam Club jumped to a 4 in the third and piled up five in the sixth to beat Vincennes Rexalls 13 to 3 at Eastside Park. Cannon allowed five hits and struck out 12 for Ozanam, while Stewart permitted 12 hits and four strikeouts. The Greys record stands at 13 wins and 6 losses. Sisson has 10 of 14. Mayerhoff has 2 wins. Evansville notes mention Eddie Roush being ordered to report to the White Sox.
The Glassworkers travel to Washington next Sunday for their third game of the season against the Washington Greys. Fans expect a strong showing despite two earlier losses attributed to luck and fortune. A special train will carry Martin and eastern Daviess County fans at 11:42 a.m., returning at 5:45 p.m., with crowds earlier visiting Woodlawn ball park.
From Loogootee word says Manager Cushing will try to bring ringers to Washington to defeat the reys. The lineup mirrors the Odon Thursday selection with Williams 12nd Blahn as key pitcher and McAtee and header in batting roles. Garrett Smith Schlemmer and Blann guard the infield while McKinney McKinsick and Haig patrol the outfield.
Inland city boosters plan a major event with many autos and visitors. Farmers from Daviess County have shown interest, parking rules shift to the south of Main Street. Washington management aims to win the third game of the season against Martin County with a similar lineup and pitcher substitutions expected.
The report describes players enduring heat and burns during warmups and game time. Dixon is noted as injured with a serious burn while Adams and Whis suffer from other ailments. Forest Obrias is mentioned in connection with local team movements and potential future players in the Grahash Stork franchise.
Fragmentary remarks attributed to war leaders describe tariff bill conflicts. The text cites Senator Warren of Wyoming criticizing agricultural schedule issues and the Northwest farmer's burdens amid political rhetoric and uncertainty about proposed measures.
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