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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1932

Page

3

Indiana athletes exceed scholastic averages with brainy brawn

Indiana University seniors in 1932 graduating class reflect strong scholarly performance. The 7 athletes completing their athletic careers earned higher scholastic ratings than the college and fraternal averages, combining 2,673 hours of class work with 2,662 hours passed and 25 A grades across 2,652 hours credit. Major subjects included chemistry medicine mathematics political history and physical education amid eight team titles this year. Senior lettermen listed include Delmas Aldridge Charles Baer John Banka E Belshaw G Belshaw Bryce Beecher Bill Blagrave Henry Brocksmith Peedad Campbell Julius Coon Vic Dauer Marian Cross Jean Fox Ralph Gatti Hugh Hunter Charlies Joyner Robert Kemp Merrill May Paul Mitchell Emery Parks Marvin Perkins Ambrose Rascher Ernest Rea Abe Streicher Art Thomas Clifton Wright Joe Zell.

Indiana University Indiana Delmas Aldridge Kokomo Charles Baer Louisville John Banka Detroit Mich E. Belshaw G. Belshaw Gary Bryce Beecher Anton Bill Blagrave Washington Henry Brocksmith Freelandville Peedad Campbell Shelbyville Julius Coon Bloomington Vic Dauer Marian Cross Jean Fox Ralph Gatti Worchester Mass Hugh Hunter Charlies Joyner Newcastle Robert Kemp Kempton Merrill May Laconia Paul Mitchell Emery Parks Marvin Perkins Raub Ambrose Rascher Cedar Lake Ernest Rea Indianapolis Abe Streicher Art Thomas Plymouth Clifton Wright Greentown Joe Zell East Chicago

Wuertz Named Baseball Manager in K of C League

Ernest Wuertz was appointed baseball manager for the season at a K of C league meeting on Sunday. An A A committee was formed to collect uniforms from non members and contact Paul Queen or call the K of C Club. A league meeting is set for tonight to appoint team managers who will pick their squads as operation is expected before week end.

Ernest Wuertz Wuertz A&a K.of C Paul Queen K. of C

Train Rider Found Overcome in Bear Track Ky

A train rider found unconscious yesterday likely from heat exposure was taken to a hospital for medical care. He showed significant improvement today as authorities assess the incident and his condition.

Ly B. Roberts Bear Track

Yesterday's Baseball Results Across Leagues

Yesterday's results show vibienpenta 3 to 2 over Kansas City, Columbus 5 to 0 over St Paul, and Louisville 2 to 2 with Milwaukee. Toledo 18 to 7 over Minneapolis. In the American League New York 1 over Chicago, Detroit 8 to 5 over Washington, Cleveland 9 to 6 over Boston, St Louis 3 to 3 tied Philadelphia 2 to 6. First game ten innings. In the National League Cincinnati 6 over Boston 0, Pittsburgh 2 over Brooklyn 1, Louis 7 over New York 0. Hy games scheduled.

Indie City One York Lelphia Nvind St. i Louis Bost Chicago Boston Pittsburgh Philadelphia St. Louis New York Cincinnati Vibienpenta Kansas City Lumbus St. Paul Louisville Milwaukee Toledo Minneapolis Detroit Washington Cleveland St.Louis Brooklyn Louis

Farm Bureau Team Is Debated 7-4

The Washington Township Farm Bureau baseball team, newly organized, traveled to Montgomery yesterday and lost 7 to 4. Babe Kays pitched for Montgomery, containing the local bats most of the game. Ade and Parsons formed Montgomery’s battery, while Bolmer Hill and Lewis worked for Washington. Washington plans to play Glendale next Sunday.

Washington Township Farm, Bureau Montgomery Babe Kays Washington Ade Parsons Montgomery Battery Bolmer Hill Lewis Glendale

Washington Colts Defeat Bicknell 7 to 4 In A.B. C. Game

The Washington Colts defeated Bicknell A B C by 7 to 4 yesterday, out hit 10 to 9 by Knox county. Morton pitched well for the Colts, Chambers homered and two hits for Bicknell, Kimon and Jamison added two hits, Eastman and McClellan doubled for Washington, Nimnicht doubled for the home team.

Washington Colts Bicknell A.B. C’s Knox ‘County Morton Colts Chambers Bicknell Kimon Jamison Eastman McClellan Nimnicht

Collegiants Beat Washington Greys in Narrow Win

The Cannerburg Collegians defeated the Washington Greys 3 to 2 as Washington used a bandy, up-ball approach. LeMasters drew a walk in the eighth, Lovely doubled to drive in the decisive run, and Love scored on Lovely's hit. J Grider made a key defensive play against Downey in the eighth. John Lemasters pitched excellent ball for the Collegians.

Cannerburg Collegians Washington Greys Craney Lovely Love Cannerburg Lemasters J.grider Downey John Lemasters

Baseball Roundup Notes Collapses and Returns

The day featured Collins quitting after a downturn with Boston Red Sox, McManus taking over as manager, and Cleveland overtaking Washington. Clinching moments came from Clint Brown’s homer in the night cap, Detroit’s win over Washington, and a doubleheader split between the Athletics and Browns. Yankees’ Johnny Allen beat Sad Sam Jones 1 to 0, Tex Carpeton shut out the Giants, and Sunny Jim Hamilton homered twice for a hint of form.

Rip Collins Boston Red Sox Marty McMan Red Sox Collins McManus Collihs Bob Quinn Quinn Ge Collins Hano Cleveland Janes Washington Detroit Clint Brown St Johnson Asby Grantham Red Jim Bottomley

Insect Hunt Connects Pest Risk to Pineapple Losses

Dr. Walter Carter travels from San Francisco to attend the International Congress of Entomologists in Paris then to hunt a pest bug through feverish jungles of the West Indies and Central America, aiming to curb a plant pest harming Hawaii’s pineapple industry. Also notes a baseball segment with top hitters and a local motor trip to Loogootee by several residents.

West Indies Central America Walter Carter Hawaii Carter San Francisco International Congress of Entomologists Paris

GANGSTER VANNIE HIGGINS FATALLY SHOT IN MANHATTAN AMBUSH

Vannie Higgins and his wife and mother in law were targets as eight gunmen in two cars opened fire while Higgins walked with his daughter Jean from a nightclub. The seven year old was wounded in the ear as Higgins fled, dying later at a hospital. Higgins had long fled trials and led a raiding life tied to liquor routes and a seaplane fleet.

Charles Jean Knights of Co Higgins Vannie New York

Local residents and visitors noted in Odon area

Shoppers and visitors including Mr and Mrs Dan Hatfield and Agatha Hatfield in Odon last Tuesday. Harold Stuffle and family visited in Odon Saturday. Essie Cox and children from Washington stayed with James Bucher family Saturday night. Payson Smiley of Odon referenced. Rev James Bucner returned Thursday from Whitenine Ohio. Plisha Stuffle called to Carmi for brother’s illness. James and Mrs McGee on business trip to Loogootee Friday. John r and Harold Gaham of Indianapolis with Mrs elsey last Saturday night. Herschel Byrer family hosted Sunday dinner with James McGee. Frank Harpe of Knox County spent last week.

Dan Hatfield Agatha Hazel Hatfield Odon Essie Cox Paul and Sadie Washington James Bucher Payson Smiley Plisha Stuffle Carmi, Hl Wedn Ly Mr. Stuffle John R Harold Gaham Indianapolis Elsey Herschel Byrer James. McGee Frank Harpe Knox County

Young candidate Carle for White House in 1972 race

A twelve year old Carle appears as the youngest page in the House during a Capitol visit. He promotes his candidacy for president, telling Congressman Henry T. Illinois he will give people time to study his record. The scene includes his parents and relatives visiting with friends.

Carle House Capitol Henry T.illinois

So Big Starred Film From Ferber Novel At Indiana Theatre

Barbara Stanwyck stars in So Big adapted from Edna Ferber’s Pulitzer Prize winning novel. The Indiana Theatre will present the picture to local audiences, with Ferber approving a faithful screen rendition of the best selling Radish classic.

Barbara Stanwyck Indiana Theatre Edna Ferber New York Miss Stanwyck

Ramblers Lose 3 0 to Yankees in Washington clash

The Ramblers were shut out 3 to 0 by the newly organized Plainville Yankees at the green yesterday. Yankees collected five hits to Ramblers two as Ca pitched. Hackler allowed two hits. Attendance was noted as small. Interested teams should contact Joe Lemon at 207 N W Third St Washington MS. Ruth Zinkang Clara Westhafer and Carl Jerger, IU students, spent the weekend with their parents.

Washington Plainville Yankees Cafferna ‘Hackler Ramblers Joe Lemon Thirdstreet Ruth Zink Ang Clara Westhafer Carl Jerger I. U

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ernest Wuertz K. of C. League Farm Bureau Collegians Washington Greys Comfort Liciet Wintart Raac Sonable Bell BOSE Dev Cardinals Babe _ Ruth Hack Wilson Bill Terry AB H Pvt Wanler Pirates Walker Tigers Foxx Athletics Lombardi Reds Hurst Phillies Foxs Sak Dismiissin Ruth Ween Aise Klein Philli Wannnn Anne Nel ‘Simmons Gehrig Yankees Richard Geraldine Bowling Ted Smiley Gib Essig Loogootee Gang Vannie Higgins Liberty Harold Stuffle James Bucner Whitenine Ohio James McGee Mrs Minute Stuffie Lee Hader Ft. Wayne Ant Elwood Williams Ier Eon Weer Otis Happy ‘Housewives Club Jost E. A.keller
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