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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1928

Page

3

Magnates seek Sox reorganization amid league tension

A sagging Chicago White Sox under pressure from magnates prompts calls for an entire club reorganization while Comiskey rejects selling, vowing the Sox will be his monument. Meanwhile Harry Gill of Illinois risks Olympic selection, travels to Amsterdam to observe, and George Sisler seeks a fresh start in another league with Harris’s support.

Bok Chicago Sox Cubs Comiskey Harry Gill University of Illinois, Ae Gill Amsterdam Atheltic Association Mitneis Therfie Washington Ball Club George Siser E. Sisler Senators Bucky Harris Buckey Bucky Harris Ludwig Haymann University of Munich J.P. Morgan Harvard James Hennessey Tom Heeney Ted Meredith U. S Vinnie Richards Junior Coen Robby Mickey Walker Ace Hodkins Saratoga

Improved Batters Highlight National League Season

The piece notes Taylor Douhbitt of the St. Louis Cardinals has risen from a career best of 0.808 to around 0.870 over recent weeks and projects a season average above .308. It mentions Latzo or Lomski likely facing Mickey Walker, criticizes Doc Kearns for a poor match, and references Steve Donoghue’s string of losses.

Taylor Douhbitt St. Louis Cards Donhitt Sharps Latzo Lomski Mickey Walker Doc Kearns Steve Donoghue N. Y Yankees Wally Fields Tex Flickers Funny Man Rickard

Willard batteries behind Southern Cross radio set

The Southern Cross carried a radio transmitter and receiver on its Brisbane flight from San Francisco, marking the first oceanic crossing to use radio. The set, designed by Heintz and Kaufman of San Francisco, used Willard batteries praised for steady power. Mr and Mrs Richard Peek return from Indianapolis after a visit.

Southern Cross Brisbane Australia San Francisco America Heintz and Kaufman San Franscisco Mrs Richard Peek Indianapolis

Elnora News Highlights Local Social and Church Events

Elnora items report a Sunday school program at M E B church with music by Albert Malone and Thorman Gherst, plus a nominating committee update. The notice lists numerous local visits, family gatherings, hospital updates, and regional travel, including residents from Bloomington, Terre Haute, and Indianapolis visiting friends and relatives across Daviess and surrounding counties.

Board of Education backs free public college plan

Mrs. Virginia D. Green, a board member, urges establishing a free four year public college, potentially absorbing teacher training from Western Reserve University amid opposition. Green criticizes privately endowed faculties as guided by big business and big givers, while Board President B M Williams defends faculty independence and truth in education.

Board of Education Virgina D. Green Western Reserve University Green America

Weekend with Seifert and Baker Families

Weekend with Mr and Mrs Jacob Seifert and son Dorald of Westphalia with Mrs Vera Baker and family described in a social note.

Mr. and Jacob Seifert Soi Dorald Westphalia Vera Baker

Mrs Grace Lowe Visit With Terre Haute Family

Mrs Grace Lowe and her son Joseph of Terre Haute visit Rev W M Clark and wife. Miss Edna Edwards returns to Plainville after a week with Miss Margaret Sue Hickey.

Doris Margaret Sue Hickey Olga Bowman Margaret Smith Jack Gaultney Laverne Smeltzer Lucile Warren Bicknell Grace Lowe Joseph of Terre Haute W. M. Clark Edna Edwards Plainville

Yesterday's Results From Rain-Soaked Association Games

The American Association played amid rain with Indianapolis at Toledo and Paul at Kansas City. Minneapolis faced Milwaukee, while Louisville beat Columbus 7 to 2 in the cited games.

Indianapolis Toledo Paul Kansas City Inneapolis Milwaukee Jouisville Columbus

Weather-Induced Delays Mark Open AL Action

Rain delays affect several games in the American League. Ston and Washington show uneven scores including a 4-7 result and 1-16 outcomes as St Louis and New York encounter postponements. Early assignments indicate continued rain disruptions.

Ki. Pet St. Louis Ame Ck Wwe Cincinnat New York Eee M Een Chicago Ston Washington Rou Ming

Weather Interrupts Doubleheader Scores Trickle In

Rain halts scheduled games as standings show Philadelphia eleven over Brooklyn ten in a second game cut short. Cincinnati New York Boston all listed as only games scheduled with rain affecting play and results.

Philadelphia Brooklyn Cincinnati New York Boston

Community Social Notices From Linton Event

Mrs Merie Stuffle hosts gathering in Linton Saturday following Elnora people attend Lyons baseball game. Attendees include Jess Bissey and Fred Freed with families, Ora Docherty Frank Melpheimer Jasper Hasler and Harry Black families, among others.

Lyonsay Jess Bissey Fred Freed el] Ring Ora Docherty Frank Melpheimer Jasper Hasler Harry Black

Terre Haute Man Visits Parents After Weekend

Mr. Calvin Seddlemeyer of Terre Haute Normal visited his parents last weekend, returning to town with news of the family gathering and a brief report on the trip.

Calvin Seddlemeyer Terre Haute

Free College Aid Pushed by Cleveland Event

An editorial from the Cleveland arm of the draft era national committee argues for free college tuition. The note, dated June 20, discusses civic action and policy measures aimed at supporting young adults amid postwar conditions.

Editive Service National Cleveland

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