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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1925

Page

3

Grays Fall to Mt Vernon 9 2 in Hard-Fought Game

Grays manage three hits yesterday at Mt Vernon and lose 9 to 2 as an early umpire decision stalls their offense. Johnson Swartz and Hassler produced the only Grays hits. McClellan catching for Grays started a double play at home plate but the umpire ruled otherwise. Next Sunday’s Grays lineup includes Yeager Seitz Hassler McClellan Wiltz.

Grays Mt. Vernon Illinois Johnson Swartz Hassler McClellan Allen Asl

Man Killed in Auto Wreck in Indiana

A man described as a father of four died when his vehicle collided with a train in Indiana. The accident led to ongoing inquiries as authorities investigated potential arson and other contributing factors surrounding the fatal crash.

Man Ind

Batterie results and player names from today's games

National recap shows Kapaee battering Kauffman and Gon with Barnesd ONeill in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. Smithe Knight noted in the box as part of the dated battery pairings amid scattered reports.

Kauffman Gon Barnesd O'Neill Pitburgh Philadelphia Eadows Smithe Knight

Attendance slump hits ball games across the nation

Baseball owners blame a midseason downturn on racing trends and waning interest while exceptions like the Pirates and Athletics in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia show stronger fights for the pennant. New York's Polo Grounds crowds lag and theories abound, with coaches like Knute Rockne offering training takes and managers like John McGraw scrutinizing players' meals. Plans emerge for joint US air and survey mapping of southeastern Alaska.

Pittsburgh Philadelphia Pirates Ithetes Middle-West Ohio Cincinnati Reds Cleveland Indians Reds Cleveland Polo Grounds New York Giants Yankees New York Giant America Rockne London Cambridge Oxford McGraw

Washington Indiana 1926 library tax budget approved

The Board of Trustees of the Carnegie Public Library of Washington Indiana adopted the 1926 budget at a regular meeting in August 1925. The tax rate was fixed at 5 cents per $100, with total net valuation listed at 7 6050, and objections to the budget to be heard at 7 34 p m on September 1926 in the library building.

BLIC Gton Indiana Board of Ees Washine Carnegie Ee I of Trustees Washington City of Board of Trestes Carnegie Public Ae Septem Hamlet Allen W. F. Axtell

Yesterday's Results From American and National Leagues

Scores recap shows American League games with Indianapolis 87 over Kansas City 3 1 and Toledo 5 2 over Minneapolis 4 17. Milwaukee 11 6 beat Louisville 5 9 while St Paul 9 6 won over Columbus 1 11. Washington 9 over Chicago 6 in the American League. Detroit 7 over Philadelphia 4 and St Louis New York 6 with Cleveland 2 and Boston 1 in the National League. Brooklyn 4410 over Cincinnati 3 8 and New York 0 over St Louis 1 8. No other games scheduled.

Indianapolis Kansas City Toledo Minneapolis Milwaukee Louisville St. Paul Columbus Washington Chicago Detroit Philadelphia St. Louis New York Cleveland Boston Brooklyn Cincinnati Asceric Paul Cropel Philadelpha Keatde

Saturday Scores Across Leagues From City Matches

In a full slate of games Toledo edged Kansas City in a long contest at seven innings while Minneapolis topped Columbus. Louisville and Chicago posted wins as Detroit and Pittsburgh also notched victories. A promotional note mentions the Eagles club drawing solid support, with Day and the wing player shaping the club's renewed plan, and a five game set to crown the city championship beginning Sunday.

Shington Oden Sox Iity

Fifth Annual Wabash River Swim at Vincennes

Two Washington Buys finished tenth and eighth in the Fifth Annual Wabash River Swim Saturday afternoon at Vincennes. Robert Minston placed seventh with Dale Wimmenauer close behind in eighth. John M. Thomer of Indianapolis won the race, with John Alexander of Evansville second. Evansville and Indianaport swimmers were the only locals to place ahead of the Vincennes team.

Washington Buys Vincennes Robert Minston Dale Wimmenauer Close Beind John M. Thmer Indianapolis John Alexander Evansville India

Local Police Car Collision Involving Father Of Man

An unclear report from Indianapolis details a police car collision involving the father of a local man. The fragmentary text mentions street references and a driver named Mo Kinder, with uncertain surrounding context and no clear outcome provided.

Indianapolis East Af Street

Illinois to reorganize under acting city administrator

B. E. Ewing, acting federal city administrator, announced a temporary reorganization pending appointment of an administrator for Illinois. Bert Morgan serves as acting administrator for the state during the transition.

Chicago Illinois Coasin B. E. Ewing Bert Morgan

Car Skid Wreck Near Plainville Injures Beebe Party

A vehicle driven by Jerry Beebe of Wardiana skidded on the Plainville road yesterday, veered into a ditch, and tore through the rear area injuring Beebe and others traveling with him four miles north of Wedliheten.

Jerry Beebe Wardiana Seth Wedliheten Plainville Road

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