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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1928

Page

3

Fields Aims for Olympic Tryouts From Detroit Trials

Harold N. Fields and a strong Hoosier distance squad push toward Olympic trials. Fields, captain of the cross country team, trains at Meat Stadium under coach Wilmer Rinehart while nursing an arm injury. He competes in the mile and two mile and seeks a place on the American track squad for Detroit trials and Philadelphia final rounds.

Detroit Harold N. Fields Rarar Meat Stadium Wilmer T. Rineaart College Corner Ojo Fields Néeter Ohio State Notre Dame Northwestern Wisconsin Chicago Zola Philadelphia Rinehart Bartlett Albion Pliege Hayes Bill Moss Jasonville Robert Winston Washington Paw Harrell Indianapolis Chuck Bennett Linton Bob Matthew Gary Dale Wells LaPorte James Abramson Portland

Parachute Jumper Killed In Fall

Ft Wayne Indiana June 15 Ray Wartenbe 23 a local youth died during a parachute jump when he failed to pull the ring in time to open the chute Roger Mensing piloted the plane and stated Wartenbe became excited or lost his head and did not open the chute properly at about 1500 feet Wartenbe had no prior parachute failures and was building his own plane at home at the time of the accident

Ft. Wayne Ind Ray Mensing Elkhart Wartenbe U. S. Army Canal Zone

Farewell to Cadet Light Horse Harry as Wilson joins air force

West Point salutes Cadet Light Horse Harry with a farewell handshake as Major General William R. Smith bids goodbye and Lieutenant Wilson of the air force enters service. Wilson, famed for his football uniform and battles, accepts two sabres symbolizing captaincy of a great team and top athletic honors. General Smith appears on the left, offering best wishes to Wilson in his new role.

William’ R. Smith West Point Harry Army Wilson Air Force Grea Claas General Smith Cadet Corps

Landlady and student clash over rent and home claim

A landlady accuses a tenant of not paying rent after months despite promises of a homey stay. The student defends by noting that at home they never paid rent, remarking on the contrast with the landlady’s expectation. The exchange ends with a pointed remark about home and payment.

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Revolts in Chicago league play noted in late score table

Yesterday's revolts section from the American Association lists Milwaukee 6 and Toledo 3, St. Paul 3, Columbus 6, seenanthe 4, Louisville 8, Kansas City 7, with fifteen innings noted for one game and a second game postponed.

American Association Milwaukee Eee Toledo Columbus Seenanthe Louisville Kansas City

Baseball Scores From the American League Report

American League results show Chicago 5 Boston 4 and Washington 8 Detroit 3. Cleveland 4 New York 4 and St Louis 3.

Siopeen Sanaign Ni St. ‘Paul Detroit Boston Cmtesee National League L. Pet Cincinnati Atesiet St. Louis New York Eer Chicago Brooklyn Fae Philadelphia Washington Cleveland

National League scores and rain delay notes

National League results show St Louis 3 Boston 2 and Chicago 7 Brooklyn 3 with Cincinnati and Philadelphia also listed as affected by rain. The fragment indicates multiple teams and a weather interruption but few clear details.

St. Louis Boston Chicago Cincinnati Philadelphia

New pavement opens on Indianapolis to Crawfordsville road

Indianapolis Indiana June 15 new concrete pavement opened on State Road 34 the Indianapolis Crawfordsville road detours between Jamestown and Litton and Pittsboro and Brownsburg removed. Rain cessation allows contractors to complete additional projects within weeks according to the state highway traffic bulletin. Bituminous paving proceeding rapidly in several places slowed by rain but a settlement in weather will remove the setback. Survey shows progress on Road 62 Corydon to Lanesville and on Road 50 near Delphi borro.

Indianapolis Ind Crawfordsville Jamestown Litton Pittsborro Brownsburg John D. Williams

Prize Pick-up Studies Rookie Hurlér Gordon Rhodes

A scout says Gordon Rhodes, a rookie pitcher from the University of Utah, is the Pacific Coast League's top find this year. He has impressed Hollywood and drawn interest from the New York Yankees and three Philadelphia Athletics as he nears a major league debut.

Pacific Coast Gordon Rhodes University of Utah Rhodes Hollywood New York Yankees Philadelphia Athletics

Anderson Woman Heir to Fortune

Mrs Anna Penniston of Anderson Indiana learns she is sole heir to about 122000 pounds left by her English father. She wrote Glasgow solicitors to establish claim and awaits reply. The news surprised her after years without contact, revealing her father John’s wealth and distant English ties.

Anderson, Ind England Anna Penniston Anderson Glasgow Scotland

Yankees Rise From Rough Start Under Ruppert Huston

Article recalls how Ruppert and Huston faced broken promises from early American League owners and built a strong Yankees team. Ed Barrow laments no club ever gave the Yanks a player, stating they bought players outright and aim to win the pennant. Also notes tennis and cricket crossovers, Brian Darby winner Harry Wrage, and various local sport notes.

Ruppert Huston Yankees Ed Barrow New York

We Don't Either North Yes-certainly I Underst and Women

A fragment from Life magazine notes a conversation on gender and perception. The text contrasts northern and western attitudes with a question about gestures in a car. The piece hints at social commentary without a clear narrative or conclusion.

North West

Ed Brown Faces Unlucky Breaks in Conversation

Two speakers discuss Ed Brown, noting his history of bad breaks and joking that he could not even get away with murder. The exchange highlights a blunt assessment of his misfortune and suggests a rough, humorous tone.

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