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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1924

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2

Seminole Lake Opens For Fishing At Princeton

Seminole Lake two miles east of Princeton drew anglers from near and far for the opening fishing day. Stocked three years ago, the water now yields many small fish with catfish dominating and several bass and larger catfish sold. The bite was lively, with short waits, at Wilkinson’s Pond nearby, once a popular haunt before being drained about 25 years ago.

Seminole Lake Princeton Princeton Clarion News

Kidnapped Man on Forgery Charge Held in Illinois

Samuel Henderson, 42, reported as living in Jebnville, N.C., was arrested in Danville, Illinois, on forgery charges. Police say $7,716.77 was found on him after his claimed kidnapping by three women and three men. Henderson was traced by North Carolina officials through Louisville, Evansville and Terre Haute and will be returned to Greenville.

Danville Ill Samuel Henderson Henderson Nort Carolina Chi Louisville Evansville Terr

Golf Open Championship rules under debate in 1920s

Golf officials debate a new sectional qualifying plan to replace the old three-day qualifying format for the open title. Critics argue it reduces time away from clubs and raises costs, while opponents say it diminishes the importance of the qualifying rounds and risks diluting the championship field.

Inwood Seuaily Nahy Worcester Oak Park Detroit John Black Alex Smith Willie Kline George McLean Oakland Hills

Arrested and fined for hurling stones

Princeton June 1A an Oakland City man was fined $1 and costs on an assault and battery charge before Justice John Stunkle after being accused of hurling stones at detectives Saturday night near Oakland City. Detectives, pursuing Dill and others, charged them with throwing rocks at authorities. additional arrests were expected.

Princeton Oakland City John Stunkle Ick Sturgeog Dill

Tragic Fire Claims Three Children in Cook Minnesota

A house fire in Cook Minnesota traps three children in bed. Two children died in the blaze and a third soon after being removed. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Winchell assisted and Mrs Winchell was badly burned while trying to save the children and may die.

Cook Minn Cu Winchell

England Proposes One Day District Qualifying For Open

The proposed system mirrors English practice with two days for qualifying and two for the championship. Qualifying scores count toward the title, and districts could run one day rounds to fit available courses.

England

Giants Triumph Over Cardinals With Nehf Calm Pitching

Newark reports the Giants defeated St Louis 7 to 2 in the opening game of the series. Nehf pitched steadily while Bell and Dickerman provided bats. Lew Wilson, new outfielder for New York, hit a triple and two singles, walked, scored twice, and drove in two runs.

Newark Giants Bell Dickerman Nehf St. Louis Lew Wilson New York

Leonard Loses Belt Not In Bout At All

Benny Leonard lightweight world champion loses his diamond studded title belt gifted by Tex Rickard. The belt was lent to his sister for display when a brick was thrown through a store window and the prize disappeared, valued at 3090 dollars.

New York Benny Leonard Tex Rickard Benny

Harry Greb Knocks Out Moody in Sixth

World middleweight champion Harry Greb of Pittsburgh knocked out Frank Moody of Wales in the sixth round of a scheduled twelve round bout at Waterburg, Conn. last night. The fight ended when Greb landed a solid right that dropped Moody for the count.

Waterburg Conn Harry Greb Pittsburgh Frank Moody Wales

Magnitude Fight Ends With Moody Knockout?

The report notes Moody was knocked to the canvas by Hagkit after a punch, rising at the nine count but toppled again as referee Jim Gabvin counted him out.

Cious Hagkit Moody Jim “Gabvin

Havolines Win Last Game With Sullivan

Havolines beat Sullivan yesterday for their second straight win at Lawrenceville. Teague pitched well and Kelly hit a home run as Pierson Hausner Coset Ta Teague Martin backed the effort.

Havolines Sullivan Lawrenceville Dane Sulit Ae Teague Kelly

New York Giants Release Oeschger and Oeseliger

The New York Giants announced the release of pitcher Joseph Oeschger and pitcher Oeseliger from the squad. The moves follow a winter deal that sent Wayland Dean to New York in exchange for outfielders Stengel and Cuffingham from Boston.

New York New York Nationals Joseph Oeseliger American Association Wayland Dean Boston Stengel Cuffingham

Baseball and league results with scattered scores

Yesterday's results list several American and National League games including Philadelphia 2 Cleveland 2 New York 1 Detroit Boston 9 Pittsburgh 8 Chicago 3 New York 7 St Louis 2 Brooklyn 5 Cincinnati 2. American Association results show Minneapolis 4 Indianapolis to Toledo 16 Milwaukee to Kansas City. A separate line reports Patoka Lillian Wheeler broke both arms after a swing fall.

Chicago Oy Weashington St. Louis Philadelphia Cleveland New York Detroit Boston U. National Reaguer Boston Pittsburgh D. Philadelphia Patoka Lillian - Wheeler

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