Reds Turn Triple Play and Rain Shortens Game
In Cincinnati April 28 poor fielding by the Reds in the seventh inning allowed St Louis to execute the season’s first triple play. Stith singled Niehoff to third, Groh’s relay to L Magee forced Niehoff at second, then to first to retire the batter as Smith attempted to score. Sherdell was hit freely, but Cincinnati failed to bunch hits. Smith reached safely in each at bat. The game ended in the eighth due to rain with St Louis ahead 9 to 4. Batteries Sherdell and Gonzales for St Louis, Schneider and Allen for Cincinnati. In Chicago the Pittsburg game was postponed on wet grounds. Also noted: France selects officials to study Brest port transformation into a major transatlantic port.
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Chicago Triumphs Over St Louis 2 1 To Complete Series
Chicago won at St Louis 2 1 to claim the series as Sothoron yielded five hits, two in the ninth on a sacrifice fly by Collins, while Chicago benefitted from bases on balls and a sacrifice in the sixth. St Louis tied in the seventh on a walk and steal of second after Nunamaker’s RBI single. Batteries Faber Schalk Sothoron Nunamaker.
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Mathewson stays with Reds despite French service call
Cincinnati April 28 Chris Mathewson manager of the Cincinnati Nationals will remain with the local club for the present and will not accept the invitation from the M C A officials to go to France to promote baseball among soldiers there. On the rifle range six Anaconda Rifle Club members completed the full course with scores at 300 500 and 600 yards and rapid fire 200 and 300 yards. Fisher and others posted scores. Lady Bathurst Morning Post owner advocates conscription of women for war service.
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The German Bulletin Board News Deception
A wartime item alleges the German government maintains morale by posting false victory notices on public bulletin boards for the German people, portraying successes against the Allies as real. The report discusses the impact on public perception and morale during the conflict.
Bull on the bulletin board in WWI era disinformation
A heavily slang filled, partially legible wartime spoof laments disinformation and bluff by a Kaiser era propaganda figure. It ridicules bluff and bluster on a bulletin board while noting Allied shipping losses and Belgian political upheaval in a mocking, mob echo.
Swimming Taught in Camp by Experts for Soldiers
Washington April 28 military training plans include swimming taught to soldiers as a required skill at camps this summer. The program, run by the war department commission, aims to teach all soldiers to swim and handle emergencies, with Camp Devens to use Heil pond for instruction and officers aiding across cantonments. Perry McGillivray retains the American 100 yard indoor title at 88 25 seconds, Norman Ross second, Clarence Lake third. Miss Charlotte Boyle wins the women’s 50 yard championship, with Dorothy Byrne runner up and Claire Galligan third in New York City.
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Veteran Bowlers Clash Set Between Old Timers Teams
The Old-Timers bowling club of Anaconda boasting a state tourney finish issued a challenge to rival fifty-year-olds. Captain A. J. Tuchacherer leads the Old Timers with Ht. H. Nell George Jackson TW Hill Hansen and Fred Peckover as starters. Mayor J. A. Hasley signs for Challengers with G. W. Sparrow K. Williams T. P. McGrath Henry Lindig and reserves Charles McLean and WC Lattimer. The senile ship contest is slated for Friday night with both sides ready.
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Review of the Week in the Big Leagues
AP review of a turbulent week in major league baseball. Giants, Nationals, and Red Sox extended or interrupted winning runs while Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Chicago, and Pittsburgh posted varied results. Player milestones and army callups shaped headlines as teams battled for series wins and standings.
Telegraphers organize new local in Anaconda and Butte
The commercial telegraphers of Anaconda and Butte met in Butte and formed a local union. A temporary chairman secretary and treasurer were elected, an application sent to the International C T U for a charter, and a delegate named to notify the Butte labor Council. A large turnout and many new members joined.
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Traffic Officers Nab Five Drivers
Traffic policemen arrested five automobile and motorcycle drivers yesterday for violations of the traffic ordinances. Len Edsel was taken on West Park street. Louis Pelisero was stopped on South Montana street. The owner of an automobile with license No. 11,779 was notified to appear in police court this morning. The owner of a motorcycle, license No. 486, was also notified to appear in court today. Hister was arrested on Harrison avenue yesterday morning before daybreak for operating without lights.
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Basketball Popular in Training Camps
Widespread popularity of basketball in military camps is noted by camp athletic directors. The game is valued for its coordination of body and mind, discipline, and hardening effects under tough conditions. Courts are set up in some camps, with games and matches shaping fitness and morale among soldiers.
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