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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1931
Page
3
In a game noted for pitching early, New York built a five run lead before the sixth inning. Johnson pitched well until the sixth, when a combination of a pass error and four hits allowed five runs. The Giants finished with eleven safeties.
Indianapolis defeated St. Pauli 8 to 4 while Minneapolis won over Louisville 10 to 6. Milwaukee topped Toledo 7 to 2 and Kansas City beat Columbus 14 to 4.
National League results show New York 6 Cincinnati 1 with Chicago 8 Boston 7 and St Louis 2 Philadelphia 1, reflecting a high scoring set of games.
Watkins and Frisch belted ninth inning homers to stun Philadelphia as St. Louis completed a three game sweep. Chuck Ein homered in the first for the Phillies while Benge and Grimes pitched well for New York and Cincinnati respectively, with Fitzsimmons holding Cincinnati to limited hits.
Boston led by seven runs through three innings but Chicago rallied to win 8 to 7. Braves rocked Bush early for six runs in the first. Baecht pitched briefly before Root finished. Both teams collected ten hits. Moss Zachary Seivold and Brandt started for Boston. Wilson hit his sixth homer of the season.
The Washington Senators defeated St. Louis 11 to 10 in the lone American League game. They scored four ninth inning runs without an out, extending their winning streak to eleven and narrowing the gap to within two and a half games of Philadelphia. Washington totaled fifteen hits off Hebert and Bineholder while St. Louis had eleven against Fischer Hadley and Burke.
Petersburg June 17 Work of the state road between Hazelton and Petersburg was halted by order of the state highway commission. The project runs eight miles west of Petersburg as of now. The halt follows disputes over right of way with Princeton and Union residents who favored Princeton to Petersburg via Union. The commission argues the chosen route is cheaper, avoiding Patoka river bottoms and heavy grading.
Coroner O. D. Emerson investigated the death of Merritt Markland 21 of Salem after his automobile overturned at a steep hillfoot one mile north of Fort Ritner Bedford Ind June 17 Clifford Stratton 18 of Medora and Lloyd Beswick 19 of Salem were riding with him and escaped without serious injury Authorities said the crash occurred late yesterday and Markland died at the scene
County agent notes Claude Aikman has grown Blué Brem Fultz with high yields. Indiana Corn Growers certification found over half a percent mixed varieties, disqualifying the field though seed selection is strong. He plans to plant a pure segregated seed next year as threshing machinery can mix heads, with human seed mixing the main concern.
The Ramblers beat the Lucky Strikes 3 to 2 in a tightly contested Monday afternoon battle at West End. Pitcher Ro relieved in the fifth, earning credit as the Ramblers rallied from an early deficit. Lemore and Pridgett provided support in the late innings as the defense stifled the visitor’s offense and Miles secured the final outs.
Health talks and films on tuberculosis reached 3,978 pupils across 36 rural schools and Washington districts in winter and spring. Surveys show high milk drinking, variable coffee use, large open-window sleeping, vaccination rates, and tobacco use differences by survey method. Inspectors found underweight 56 percent and dental needs in 25 percent, with 14 percent poor posture and one gross deafness case.
Jasper man John Buecier, age 34, was arrested June 17 after officers seized six gallons of white mage during a gate raid at Posey Ler’s residence. He faced a guilty plea interpretation, a three month sentence and costs, and protested not guilty. He was returned to county jail and seeks bond for trial as prosecutor William O Wilson considers Attica Girl Wreck victim ties. Thelma Pearson, 18, of Attica died from injuries after a crash near Rockville on Sunday. Three others Dor othy Pearson 20 Harold Pearson 22 and Max Smith 25 all of Attica suffered bruises and cuts.
Columbus Indiana June 17 in the closing session of its annual state encampment the United Spanish American War Veterans chose Gary for the 1932 meeting and elected Win Shepherd of Greensburg to succeed Fred Loetzerich Evansville as commander of the Indiana department Other officers named John W Metzger Lafayette senior vice commander A O D Porter Indianapolis junior vice commander Walter va Greensburg adjutant Morris Worland Greensburg quarter master John C Brannaman Brownstown judge advocate John Taggart Columbus inspector Charles Wray Crawfordsville marshal W M McGaughey Greencastle surgeon Perry Mattix Frankfort bugler and William C Orden Indianapolis historian
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