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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1946
Page
4
Jacoby, a CK veteran recently discharged, says he needs money to cover post service needs. He had two years of eligibility left at Indiana. The fragment mentions nitty Beek and folly Biknbcend but lacks clear context or additional details.
A sprawling sports column notes the Red Sox opening a nine game margin over the Yankees as they stretch a 16 game winning streak. It recalls past giants streaks and mentions other MLB results including wins by the Indians, Tigers, Senators, Braves, Reds, and Phillies. It also covers local aviation anecdotes featuring Frank Ackman and Gene Evans, plus reflections on dual instruction and solo flying.
Junior division Palmer’s eleven runs in the first inning sparked a four inning win over Paul Joe Williams. Senior division St Mary’s edged St Simon’s in extra innings 8 to 7 after nine frames. Fridrich and Brown pitched well with some support from their teams. Schedule notes list multiple matchups for Tuesday and Thursday with public invitation to watch youth baseball.
Three Vincennes pilots Larry Schmidt Ray Lewis and John Thuis visited the Municipal Airport for flying time. Schmidt and Lewis learned to fly from instructor Clark at O Neill Airport Vincennes while Thuis earned time with the U S Navy.
Mr. Bennington of Linton landed at the field in his bright new Tailorcraft side-by-side two-tone plane. It was his first golo cross country flight and he expressed pride in the machine and achievement.
Charlie Ricks recently earned his Private Pilot's Rating authorizing passenger flights and carried his cousin John Ricks as his first passenger after John was discharged from the Army.
Young timber along the municipal border is being eliminated and cleared. The contract was let last week and another local flying hazard is going into discard. Work is now in progress.
Clyde Kinman visited the field for a solo hop in gusty wind and made a high bounce landing. Charles Noble of Wheatland completed his first dual cross country instruction to Terre Haute, Til, and back, with plans for a solo cross country soon. Doc Elbert and Opal of Petersburg observed ground instruction and asked about tail wheel failure scenarios.
Harry Craig of the Orwell Mill ing Company and his son flew from the local airport to Paris Illinois on business and returned within hours. Bob Reed of Sky Service Corporation landed at the Evansville Municipal Airport in his all metal Luscombe.
Mayor Sam Smith encounters family tension as his granddaughter urges a Sunday plane ride, challenging him to balance duties with a personal outing.
Fay Chesser complimented a student after four landings Sunday noting every approach was good. Adrian Allison, a former Navy pilot, carried passengers from the local air field and was praised for smooth takeoffs and landings. His consistent landings on the same spot draw admiration from students.
A training scene shows Instructor Clark teaching students how to perform a forced landing. The note warns farmers about a low flying Cub aircraft and clarifies it is part of a lesson, not a buzz job.
A light comment notes that England calls a propeller an air screw and jokes that America would need a different column name if not for living here. The quip suggests playful pride in American terminology.
The Loogootee American Legion defeated the Ireland Merchants 5 to 1 to stay in first place in the Southern Indiana league. Pitcher Jack McMurtrey struck out ten, allowed three hits, and had perfect control with only one walk. A Jones and Queen made two running catches to cut Merchant hits.
Raleigh dating from June 11 reports former boxing champion Jack Johnson died after a car crash near Franklinton, North Carolina. His Chicago wife Irene ordered his body sent to Chicago. companion Fred L. Scott survived with minor injuries. Johnson, 68, fought 109 major bouts including a 1908 title win over Tommy Burns in Sydney. He later faced legal and racial controversies, including the 1910 Jeffries bout and the Mann Act charges.
Arturo Godoy predicts Louis will win after watching Louis and Conn sparring. Godoy says Louis is not as strong as in 1940 but still good enough to prevail. Billy Conn notes sparring partners can beat you in two rounds and says he seeks fresh opponents. Pete Bostwick reflects on army time hampering polo but expects a comeback with plans for Mexico and Argentina matches next year.
American Association games included Louisville at Indianapolis and St Paul at Minneapolis postponed. Only other schedules list Kansas City at Milwaukee. In the American League Boston defeated Cleveland 6 to 3, Detroit beat New York 11 to 8, St Louis won over Washington 2 to 1, and Chicago triumphed against Philadelphia 3 to 1.
National League recap shows Cincinnati defeating New York 7 to 5 while Brooklyn falls 3 2 to St. Louis. The results reflect late scoring and shifts in the standings among key teams.
The Legion is scheduled to play the Naval Depot Marinee next Sunday at Crane. This upcoming matchup is a key point in their season as both teams vie for regional standings and bragging rights.
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