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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1932
Page
3
In Detroit Graham Paige Motors reports May retail deliveries up over April with an 18 percent gain in the last two weeks. May’s fourth week was among the year’s best, and dealers show the lowest on hand stock since January as factory shipments exceed April.
Vincennes Hagies defeated Loogootee Merchants 4 to 1 as a late rally erased a 1–0 deficit in the eighth inning. The article highlights fan excitement, regional attendance, and lineup shuffles under manager Howley and player movements including Heath Crabtree and Leo Durocher.
The article notes Miss Enid Wilden defeating Miss Purgis in the final of a women’s golf tournament by eight and six. It references Montgomery, Ed Delehanty, Red, and Howley with mentions of pitching, pinch hitting, and fans. An upcoming July event, a game here with Stuis, and family interest are hinted at, with recollections of past seasons and players.
Manager Bill Terry plans a defensive shift for the New York Giants after two losses to Boston. Terry injured himself running on a hit as the Braves won 6 to 5 and 7 to 6, dropping the Giants back to the cellar. Art Shires drove in the winning run in the opener and Terry had two RBIs in the first inning of the second game before his injury. The Cardinals swept Cincinnati in a twin bill, boosting them to fourth, while Philadelphia edged Brooklyn 7 to 6 and the Yankees crushed Boston 11 to 1. Babe Ruth homered for his 16th, with Lou Gehrig scoring once on a walk in four tries.
Muncie Indiana June 6 1930 action to impeach or remove Mayor George R Dale will be delayed at least a month council members said Dale was fined 1000 and sentenced to 18 months in Leavenworth federal penitentiary for conspiracy to violate prohibition laws He has appealed along with eight other defendants Chief of Police Frank Mayor Dale refused to resign leaving impeachment to the council Also noted were 17 divorces for every 190 marriages in the United States in 1930.
A note states 990 miles by rail between New York and Chicago and provides a contact number 719 1 3 for inquiries about waiting games.
Fragmented quotes suggest Mrs Earhart Putnam, arriving from Cherbourg, expresses doubt about having children and delaying motherhood. The garbled text indicates a focus on family plans and a hopeful, ideal time ahead.
Fragmentary notes indicate a schedule where Vincennes and Hed ford clubs will visit, with Lawrenceville as the first of three or four events this year. Local players are to travel to those cities for returns, outlining a preliminary season plan.
Players struggled to par the course but John Simpson emerged with a 32 33 for 65 total, the lowest score ever at the local course. Simpson, a three time Indiana Amateur champion and former Indiana Open title holder, solidified his reputation with the record effort.
The Washington Colts defeated the Grays 10 to 0 at the Grounds diamond. E Miles and B Miles led with three safeties apiece for Washington while Denson and Armes contributed. Gardner added two hits as the Colts dominated the game with two safe hits to spare the Grays.
National League results include Boston 6 to 7 over New York in 10 innings, Philadelphia 7 over Brooklyn 6, St Louis 3 tied with Cincinnati 3, and Pittsburgh against Chicago suspended. American League games saw Detroit 10 over Cleveland 9, Philadelphia 11 over Washington 12, Kansas City 5 over Minneapolis 12 in a second ten inning affair, and other noted scores.
The Plainville Athletics lost 3 to 2 to Wheatland Reds with Wheatland errors accounting for two runs. Clark pitched six innings, Foust belted a homer for Plainville, and Wheatland hitters Edick and McCray contributed key hits. The Athletics travel to Cannonburg next Sunday.
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