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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1927

Page

3

Grays Rout Plainville as Downey and Mooney Dominate

Washington Grays halted Plainville’s win streak with a 15 to 9 victory. Downey pitched six strong innings for the Grays, striking out six and yielding three hits amid miscues by Plainville. Mooney finished the seventh, while Grays hitters combined for fifteen hits led by Downey with three and Thompson with three safeties. Plainville’s Jamieson and Hornung each had two hits, with Jones adding one as the locals mounted a late scoring push in the eighth.

Plainville Washington Grays Indepents Irwin Jones Downey Mooney Thompson Yeager Holland Armes Jamieson Hornung Sheet Rae

University banquet honors 40 strong athletes from Indiana communities

Yesterday the university held a Banquet and smoker for IT men and athletes. Recipients of blankets include Herbert Plow Sibley Gary John Rexander Evansville Phillip Seaton Zaiser Temp Smith Halford Mawson Indianapolis William Schoolfield Grand Lewert Krueger Orbin Wamper Robert Pepper Blooming ton Jackinston Washington Fisher Medora Russell Kelso New Albany John Maloy Lowell Roy Wilson Road Royer Akron Michigan City Georgi sens Montpelier Julian Abell Nappanee Millard Easton Sandborn Rex Pope Greenfield Geneal Prather Kokomo Paul Rector Terra Haute Lee Streaker Salem Fred Mustard Rensselaer Lefty Barlow Cleveland Fredie Nessel Marion.

Buosi Herbert Plow Sibley Gary John Rexander Evansville Phillip Seaton Zaiser Temp Smith Halford Mawson Indianapolis William Schoolfield Grand Lewert Krueger Orbin Wamper Robert Pepper Bloomington Jackinston Washington Fisher Medora Russell Kelso New Albany John Maloy Lowell Roy Wilson Road Royer Akron Gér Michigan City Georgi Sens Montpelier Julian Abell Nappanee Millard Easton Sandborn Réx Pope Greenfield Geneal Prather Kokomo Paul Rector Terra Haute Lee Streaker Salem Fred Mustard Rensselaer Lefty Barlow Cleveland Fredie Nessel Marion

Ruths Homer Decides Blow of Game in Detroit Tilt

Seventeen inning at Bent Detroit. Levy and New York won 5 8, making it a fresh game from a three game set. Ruth then delivered a single to drive in the winning run as Detroit faltered and Whitehill struggled.

Bent Detroit Levy New York Ruth Whitehill York

Pate Makes Notable Relief Debut for Athletics in Texas League

Pate of the Kia Athletics debuted in the Texas League with Fort Worth after years of high league rumors. Under Connie Mack he became a standout relief pitcher, posting nine wins and zero defeats across 113 innings in 47 relief appearances. The 1920s-era notes highlight his unique first year efficiency and value to the staff.

Pate Kia Athletics Athlet Fort Worth Texas League Connie Mack

Unclear Note on Navy Appointments and Policy

Fragmentary historical text references annual appointment of sailors, presidential roles, and education requirements. Mentions names and places such as Billy Evans, Vindennes, and ambiguous terms like diana and demy. Content is garbled with no clear event, date, or outcome to confirm.

Strikeouts and Penalties Dominate Baseball Talk

Notes on strikeouts highlight the 580 mark tied to Yasuke, Cleveland and St Louis teams, with Ruth Gehrig Lazzeri and others logging counts. The piece contrasts the Indians and Cardinals, mentions pennant races and World Series context, and hints at season totals versus team performances.

Yanks Louis Gardinals Cincinnati Red Cardinals Tony Lazzeri Ruth Wi Gehrig

Yankees and Cardinals Dominate Early Season Baseball Power

The Yankees sprint ahead in the American League with a strong strikeout rate and aggressive plate approach while the Cardinals hold steady in the National League. Free swingers with high whiff counts lead the pace, as both clubs exhibit fast free swinging styles and high pitching tempo.

Yankees Yank Cardinals

Indiana University honors 28 seniors with blankets

Bloomington June 6 28 graduating athletes and student managers received blankets at Indiana University in recognition of four years of athletic service. Sigma Delta Chi honorary journalism fraternity has long presented each senior athlete with a large bibbnson blanket. Claude Brewer president presented the awards after the all university football program concluded.

Bloomington Ind Indiana University Sigma Delta Chi Claude Brewer H.O Pat

Four students to receive diplomas at Oakland City College

Oakland City Ind June graduation will honor four county students. Albert Ardette and Mildred Gust of Plainville Eliza Clark of Montgomery and own of Aupadsville are named in the liberal arts class. Ardette and Gust will receive diplomas while Eliza Clark earns a two year elementary certificate and first grade license.

Oakland City Ind Albert Ardette Mildred Gust Plainville Eliza Clark Montgomery Oakland City College Own Aupadsville

President to Make 100 Appointments Reported

Word from Roscoe Foster recruiting officer at Vincennes City Hall notes President plans to appoint 100 officials. Details on positions or timelines are not provided in the fragment. The brief indicates a government staffing action underway with local involvement.

Roscoe Foster Hne Vincennes

Washington coach Burl Friddle to leave for Franklin

Burl Friddle athletic director of Washington public schools and basketball coach at Washington high school will depart for his Franklin home tomorrow. He plans to spend time with his parents before returning later in the summer to pursue coaching or schooling at one of several colleges, undecided about which class to attend.

Burl Friddle Washington Public Schools Washington High School Franklin Friddle

Austin Cabbel Shows Improvement Today

Austin Mabel, once listed in serious condition at his home, shows signs of improvement today though remain ing in serious condition.

Austin Austin Mabel

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