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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1929

Page

3

Cubs Win With Switched Batting Order In Tight Losses

Baseball summary lists yesterday results with Cubs beating Milwaukee 4 to 0 and Columbus 0, plus Chicago’s swapped lineup with Hornsby third Wilson fourth and Cuyler fifth. Wilson and Cuyler each had two hits while Hornsby went hitless. Other games feature New York losses by one run, Cantwell shelled by Philadelphia, and Sweetland pitching for Boston as Klein hit his 17th homer.

Cubs Beck Sheriff Blake Bush Hornsby Wilson Cuyler New York Vance Benton Morrison Henry Mays McWeeney Walker Scott Babe Herman Bill Terry Philadelphia Cantwell Leverett Boston Sweetland Braves Chuck Klein Phil

Holy Name Bowlers Defeat Pick Ups In Two Of Three

The Holy Name bowlers defeated the Pick Ups two games to one in last night’s three game set.

Holy Name

Base stealing fades as power hits replace.

The piece notes a shift from speed and small-ball to power hitting, citing Connie Mack on reduced sacrifices and run strategies. It recalls historic steals by Ty Cobb and Bill Hamilton, highlights current leaders like Kiki Cuyler and Bing Miller, and observes tail-end teams steal more as other clubs lead.

Kelly Connie Mack Tan Charles Eppie Moe Epsteins Connie Ty Cobb Eddie Collins Josh Devore Bill Hamilton Max Carey Phils Kiki Cuyler Cubs Bing Miller Macks Charley Gehringer Detroit Fonseca Cleveland Metzler White Sox Brooklyn

Toy Tunnel at Bush Terminal Links Brooklyn to City Wide

New York June 19 Bush Terminal in Brooklyn known as City Within a City is adding a toy vehicular tunnel to its underground system. The tunnel will connect various enterprises across the Terminal to consolidate shipments and form full carload lots.

New York Bush Terminal Brooklyn Y Sons W. L. Sturges Philadelphia

Baseball scores show AL games with mixed results

Scores list for American League games including New York 9 Boston 0 Philadelphia 7 Washington 6. Only games scheduled.

New York Boston Philadelphia Washington

National League Standings Snapshot With Scores

National League results show St. Louis 13 over Philadelphia 6 while Boston loses 2 to Brooklyn 8-7 and New York edges Pittsburgh 7-6. Cincinnati 2 defeats Pittsburgh 1.

St. Louis Philadelphia Boston Brooklyn New York Cincinnati Pittsburgh

Phillies Rally Edges Washington 7 6 For 13th Win vs Johnson

Philadelphia erased two early losses to beat Washington 7 to 6 in a game highlighted by Cronin Bishop and Cochrane each collecting three hits. Jimmy Foxx, leading the American League in batting, went 0 for five as Hadley Braxton and others struggled early. Walter Johnson’s club battled back with five runs in the fifth before Schrila Grove exited after two rough innings.

Phidelphi Washington Macks Walter Johnson Hadley Braxton Brown Liska Grove Sphia Walberg Cronin Bishop Cochrane Jimmy Foxx

New York blanks Boston in opener 9 to 0

New York shutout Boston 9 to 0 in the opening game as the Yankees yielded no runs while Boston managed only a handful of hits. Billy Bayne stood out for New York in the early action.

New York Boston Yanks Billy Bayne

National League game brings Chicago win over St Louis

Chicago defeated St Louis 66 to 13 in a National League tilt. Hey drove in seven runs including Hack Wilson’s second homer with bases loaded as Haid was driven from the mound in the fifth frame. Bell and Holland finished for the mayhem lingering in the box.

Chicago St. Louis Haid Hey Hack Wilson Bell Holland

Reds Rally to Beat Pirates Two Runs in Eighth

In an 8th inning rally Cincinnati overcame Pittsburgh 2 to 1 after Swanson Dressen and Kelly produced hits. Kelly had two hits and a .500 recent average as Red Lucas earned the win over Brame who allowed six singles.

Swanson Dressen Walker Kelly Cincinnati Pittsburgh Red Lucas Brame

Civil War Vets Oppose Wedding on Monument

In Princeton on June 19 Civil War veterans opposed using the spires and Sailors' monument in the courthouse yard for a stunt wedding. The plan was canceled and a double wedding is now set for Wednesday at 2 PM atop the courthouse tower with a local minister officiating.

Princeton Advertising Club

Delegates Attend Endeavor Meeting in Linton Indiana

Delegates arrive for the Christian Endeavor convention at the United Brethren church in Linton Indiana during the early part of the week. Towns and cities represented include Odoh Elnora Evansville Washington Princeton Vincennes Corydon Jasonville Eaglesville Plainville New Albany Coal City Clay City Newberry Dale and Louisville Kentucky.

Linton Ind Christian Endeavor United Brethren Church Odoh Elnora Evansville Washington Princeton Vincennes Corydon Jasonville Eaglesville Plainville New Albany Coal City Clay City Newberry Dale Louisville

Fords to Play at Loogootee Merchants Next Sunday

Fords to play the Loogootee Merchants next Sunday at Soi El Site Park in Loogootee. Both teams playing well at this time. The Fords are seven and one, with four more wins needed and little more support from the hometown.

Loogootee Merchants Soi el Site Park Loogootee Fords

Combs Sues Railway Over Auto Crash Injury

Nellie E. Combs of Vincennes Indiana sues the Baltimore and Ohio Railway Co in Knox County for 50 000 alleging her car stalled at a railroad gate on Hickman Street at 430 pm August 14 1928 after the watchman failed to lower the gate. She claims injuries to her hands from the wreck which she says became permanent.

Vincennes Ind Nellie E. Combs Knox County Baltimore and O@hio Railway Co Hickman Street

Mrs Alva Watkins Dies at Wheatland

Wheatland June 1 Mrs Christina Watkins aged 45 died at her home after illness of several days She is survived by her husband Alva Watkins and five children Ethel Berry Lola Beesley Martha Thelma and Hubert A sister Mrs Charles Wise of Cincinnati is listed in the incomplete obituary noted here

Wheatland Fay Christina Watkin Alva Watkins

Two Brothers Living Near Bicknell Survive Wheatland Resident

Mrs. Watkins belonged to Wheatland Christian church. The Wheatland area lost a resident as two brothers living near Bicknell survived.

Wheatland Bicknell Watkins

Bankruptcy proceedings filed against Martinsville co owner

Indianapolis Ind June 19 Bankruptcy proceedings were instituted against the Standard Furniture Company of Martinsville by creditors R C Clark Veneer Company of Chicago the Finishing Products Company and the Van Camp Hardware and Iron Company both of Indianapolis alleging insolvency.

Indianapolis Ind Standard Furniture Company Martinsville R. C. Clark Veneer Company Chicago Finishing Products Company van Camp Hardware and Iron Company

Fish Preserved. A Cold Pond Rescue Tale

A. J. Lee of Radlett kept four goldfish in a garden pond that froze solid overnight. The fish were trapped in ice but were thawed and revived, regaining their swimming motion once the ice melted.

London A. J. Lee Radlett Lee

Cameras Busy Photograph Jamestown Sunken City

London photographers swarm as they snap hundreds of pictures of Jamestown Nevis once the capital of the West Indies. Earthquake in 1680 sank the town below sea level, wiping out riches and 14 000 residents. Castle bargain offered in Ludlow with rental for a song. A first class castle with conveniences can be rented for about

London Jamestown Nevis West Indies Ludlow

Study of a New York high school girl day

In New York on June 19 Dr. Larsp M. Sturtevant and Dr. Ruth Strange of Teachers College Columbia report how an upperclass girl allocates her day. She spends fifty nine minutes dressing, two hours on outside social activities, two and a half hours on home study, one hour in school study, nine and a half hours sleeping, and eighteen minutes eating. The rest is divided between amusements and home duties.

New York Larsp M. Sturtevant Ruth Strange Teachers’ College Coumbia

Fragments Hint at Cigar Tasting Guide Insights

The readable text hints at a discussion about cigars and tobacco quality. It references Havana Ribbon, ripe leaves, and a practical pocket guide, but the fragmented OCR lacks coherent facts or named individuals to form a fuller summary.

Sethie Aragt Havana

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