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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1923
Page
3
A mishap during an early test flight damaged a flivver plane’s wing. Reports from Curtiss indicate a fall at Pineville, with pilot and crew unharmed but the craft deemed unsuitable to complete the test. Officials in Indianapolis began inquiries while corrective steps were planned.
The American Olympic committee braces for a challenging Paris next year as vague signs show a lean pool of sprint and distance talent. Analysts note few U S runners approach European rivals in speed events while distance hopes hinge on endurance and depth, with management eyeing revival after Antwerp.
A jumble of local advertising quips and riddles appears, offering jokes and product pitches from RF H Gross and Pranster Co to L L Whetsell and Day’s restaurant. The bits touch on lights, lumber, candy, hardware, and soda, framed in a playful small town tone with phone numbers and shop names.
Summary of yesterday's sports results shows several city teams with mixed outcomes. Notable scores include New York beating Philadelphia, 2 to 1, and Cleveland routing Boston, 12 to 8. A key note mentions rain affecting Minnesota and Louisville games, while public works debates arise over street closures in the city, with a remonstrance overruled in one case.
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