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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1924

Page

3

Red Sox-Yankees Rivalry Fueled By Series Hopes

A feature on the Red Sox visiting Yankees for a critical series as Boston bids to climb from a May slump. Fohl’s club boasts hitters like Boone and Harris with pitching depth, while the Yankees seek a win to stay atop standings. The piece notes Babe Ruth’s ongoing chase of milestones and mentions local fan interest and wartime service context.

Fohl Alot Bobby Vdack Tiger Wamby Cleveland Harrig and Shanks Menfeh Bawston Ing Boone Apple Ife Fast Company Ufe Harris Red Sox

Bout at Grand Theatre Promises Top Boxing Card

A week from Thursday night at the Gré theater a leading boxing event shapes up featuring Shinney Boner and Best. The bout between top contenders draws near with high expectations for an action packed card.

Gré J ‘Shinney

Fred Hollon Leads Eagle Gun Club Weekly Shoot

Fred Hollon won the club weekly shoot at the Eagle Gun Club field south of the B&O relay with 24 targets broken. Other results include Sabenene 150-74 Seishin 125-97 and 125-74, Holstine 75-43 and 75-36, Sennett 50-37, Arrington Booth in Kramer Johnson Trainor Smith, and multiple shooters posting scores around 25 targets.

Eagle Gun Fred Hollon Sabenene Seishin Mninger Atrange Beince Berry Arehart Holstine F Holstine EL Cead-Neceseda Sennett

METRIC SYSTEM BEING ADOPTED IN OLYMPIC MEET

The article discusses the shift from yards to meters in American Olympic events. It explains that a meter is about ten percent longer than a yard and compares distances like 200 meters to about 220 yards. It notes that civil nations are adopting the metric system, predicting widespread acceptance.

America England

Oeschger threatens to quit Diamond for terms

Giant pitcher Joel Oeschger says he will quit baseball if his contract terms are not met after being released to Louisville on the Wayland Dean deal. He notes a ten year tenure would have ended in two months and he could not be released without unconditional terms to secure other teams.

Nations Guard World War Service Quebec Preng Ron Roi _ St Johns Nfd North Louisville Wayland Dean Oeschger New York Joel Oesch

Trap Shoot at Country Club Draws Top Marksmen

Sportsmen will witness a premier trap shoot Thursday at Washington Country Club. C. T. Daily of Vincennes accepts invitation after recent Indiana championship and Hiroix crown. Final club championship block features John Winston, Dr. R. Wood, and Frank Trainor with Winston-third in lead by two thirds. Public invited.

Washington Country Club C. T. Daily of Vincennes Daily Indiana Hiroix John Winston Dr. R. Wood Frank Trainor Winston

Schurz High School Beats Evander Childs In Baseball

Carl Schurz high school of Chicago defeated Evander Childs high school of New York in the fifth annual interesty championship baseball game. The score was 4 to 0 with Ne kola, New York pitcher, striking out nine men.

Chicago Carl Schurz

Yesterday's Baseball Scores Across Leagues

National League Boston defeated Philadelphia 4 to 2 and New York beat Brooklyn 6 to 3. Pittsburgh edged Cincinnati 4 to 3 while Chicago St Louis did not play. American League Washington won 4 to 3 over New York. Boston topped Philadelphia 4 to 1. St Louis 7 Detroit 5 and Cleveland Chicago 1a in the night. American Association Indianapolis beat Kansas City 6 to 3 as Toledo 14 St Paul 6 and Milwaukee 6 Louisville 4. Minneapolis 12 Columbus 6.

Boston Philadelphia New York Brooklyn Pittsburgh Cincinnnati Chicago-St. Louis Washington St. Louis Detroit Cleveland-Chicago American Association Indianapolis Kansas City Toledo St. Paul Milwaukee Louisville Minneapolis Columbus lHornsby Kelly Enens Snyder New York Wheat Fournier Archdeacon Chicago Jamieson Cleveland Schalk

Leading Five Batters of Each Major League League

A brief note outlines the top five hitters in both the National League and the American League, listing standout players by team, with highlights on batting averages and key at bats across the season.

No Insurance Prices Slashed by Low Grade Oils

Car and truck owners seek protection and cheaper means by choosing oils they believe are good but are actually low grade. The message warns such oils offer little real protection and financial risk rises without proper coverage.

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