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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1931
Page
3
In a 2 to 0 win Brooklyn mustered seven hits while Meine held Clark to nine hits. Brooklyn scored in the fourth on Clark and Lopez doubles and added the seventh on Gilbert's double, two walks and a long fly. Gilbert and Cormorsky each had three hits in the lone game reported.
Yesterday's results show St Paul at Indianapolis ending early due to a retirement in a double header, Minneapolis at Louisville also as part of a double header, and Milwaukee at Toledo postponed because of an exhibition in Columbus.
George Earnshaw earned his eleventh straight victory for Philadelphia beating Cleveland 4 to 2. Ferrell allowed seven hits and four runs in seven innings, Brown finished, Mule Haas made a clutch diving catch with two on and none out in the ninth. Miller had three hits in four at bats.
Mr and Mrs Ed Kelly and family of Hurstington West Virginia are visiting relatives here, extending a social contact note from the local community.
President Hoover praised Abraham Lincoln as a symbol of union and human rights in a short commemorative address. The remarks linked Lincoln to the era of Prohibition enforcement in Chicago, where federal cleanup efforts against Capone-era activities were underway, signaling broader changes and duties for the nation and its government.
Composer Rudolph Friml a Vagabond King and Rose Marie creator, arrives aboard the Malolo. he plans operettas set in Japan and possibly Hawaii based on themes gathered in the Orient. A separate car crash near Madison involved a whisky shipment and Whipple tied to identity evasion. a woman was injured and medical aid given.
Bedford reports the shipment of the largest Indiana limestone monolithic columns ever sent from the town. Each column weighed 88 to 90 tons before dressing and was four feet long with a diameter of five feet five inches. About 500 carloads of limestone will be used in the Mellon Institute construction in Pittsburgh.
Anderson Indiana June 18 police obtained a statement from 71 year old George Dollar confessing to killing Herbert Gooding wounding his daughter in law Mrs Gooding and her son Weldon Barkdull then shooting himself He described planning the shooting last night and a pistol as the weapon with motive unclear at this time
Madison Indiana June 18 A couple identified as Pierson Whipple 32 Indianapolis and Ruth Black 24 Oaktown were arrested after their car overturned and burned on the Milton Kentucky hill carrying 768 pints of whiskey. Flood stains traced the route to the Ohio River and Madison where they were pursued and captured.
Walter Berry opens a general automobile repair shop at Hatfield garage located at the corner of South and East Second streets. Advertisement touts Klax scientific medicine for gall bladder and bile issues with a promise of relief in 30 days and money back if not satisfied.
A widespread reader poll notes golfers struggle with the new lighter golf ball. Players report erratic putting, less bounce, and more curvature causing scores to rise. Some claim iron play improves while putting worsens, with mixed views on overall performance across regions.
Incomplete dialogue notes a pitcher or batter under strain from a difficult curve. The speaker mentions the need to reserve energy for teammates and questions the practicality of throwing or signaling with a curve. The text shows tension over effort and fatigue.
Secretary Lamont was told to act under federal law to penalize aviators who disrupted the Harding memorial gathering at Marion. Hoover threatened new laws to curb such flights and ordered action against three planes that flew over the crowd, including an auto giro. Report says Coolidge was distressed and Hoover's remarks interrupted the meeting.
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