Fore-ender Sallee Wins Tenth Straight To Open Series
New York Louis in the opening game of their four game series today. Sallee, the former St Louis pitcher, earned his tenth straight victory. Giants down opportunely in third inning with walks and hits for a run. Doak and Gannon, Sallee and Gittleson on the mound. Recount of other games includes Cincinnati victory as Toney and Ci fore duel, Wingo injures but stays in game. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh games noted with hits, errors, and fielding highlights. Vaughn pitched four-hit win for Boston. Coast League results list Portland Oakland San Francisco 4 Salt Lake 3. Finland cabinet crisis continues with social strike.
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New York
New York Louis
Sallee
St. Louis
TRO Giants
Balla
Aingien
Doak
Gonnaier
Giteon
Walghy Hoston
Vaughn
Howton
Chicago
Boston
Kelly
In Sport's Hall of Fame Young Baseball Star Sisler
One of the youngest stars in baseball is George Sisler, first baseman of the St. Louis Browns. He is versatile and can play any position on a ball club as a popular member of Fielder Jones' team.
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George Sisler
St. Louis Browns
Jones
Northwestern League payout ruling stirs debate on salaries
The report discusses executives led by Davey of the Butts Raeball Club seeking clarity from Secretary Farrell on salaries and territorial rights amid Northwestern League disruption. It notes a national commission ruling, its scope, and potential implications for players paid through 1918, plus comments from President Blewett.
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W. HL. Davey
Butts Raeball Club Corporation
Farrell
Northwestern Teage
Mable
Wilaries
Ers
Northwestern
Western c
Teague
Pended
Northwestern Blewett
Wen
National Commission
Supreme Court
Davey
Charley Jackson
Spokane
Jackson
Bezdek
Pittsburg Pirates
Lexander
Grover
Philadelphia
Lavender
Phillies
Pittsburg
Pittshore
Wisey
The Sportlight by Grantland Rice A War Song Plea
Collected musings on wartime morale and baseball, praising American resolve. Notes on Uncle Sam, Kaiser, and Hindenburg with mock song titles for Browns and Pirates. Highlights Cleveland shortstop Chapman, batting over .390, and a digression on Americans spreading baseball to Manila and beyond amid war.
Doubles Finals Set in National Patriotic Tournament
Alexander and Harold Throckmorton of New York advance to face Irving C. Wright and Harry C. Johnson of Boston in the finals at Longwood after a five set victory over N. W. Niles and T. R. Poll. Moll Burstedt of Norway and Mary Browne of California ready for women’s singles final tomorrow.
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Alexander
Harold Throckmorton
New York
Irving C. Wright
Harry C. Johnson
Boston
Longwood
Cricket Ca
IL H
Hackett
Young Throckmorton
N. W
Norway
Pational Chapion
Mary Browne
California
Food Administration Grain Corporation Chartered in Dover
The Delaware safe department issued a charter for the Food Administration Grain Corporation with a capitalization of 59 million dollars. Incorporators include Herbert C. Hoover, Henry Rickard, and Curt H. E. Lindley. The corporation aims to encourage production, conserve supplies, and coordinate distribution of food products, working with the federal Food Administration.
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Dover
Del
Deleaware Safe Department
Food Administration
Ishington
D. C
Aare
Pha
Herbert C. Hoover
Agar Rickard
Curt HE Lindley
Plis ‘Corporation
Food
Mayme Harrington Dies After Brief Illness
Miss Mayme Harrington daughter of Mr and Mrs J J Harrington of 814 North Washington street died at a local hospital after a brief illness. She was a popular Butte young lady with a wide circle of friends and a sister of Mrs Stirl Strad Sturgeon Bay Wis Mrs J M Scott and several Harrington siblings. She was a St Patrick's parish member active in church work and born in Butte. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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Mayme Harrington
J. J. Harrington
North
Washington Street
Miss Harrington
Butte
Stirl
Strad- Sturgeon Bay
Wis
J. M. Scott
Scott
Emma
Mildred
Nina
Claire
Leona
Joseph
Leonard
Jack Harrington
St. Patrick's Parish
Fires Fail To Do Damage In Butte Local Notice
Two fires last night caused no damage. A trash pile at 20 South Idaho Street burned briefly and was put out by firefighters. A box fire at a cabin, 2818 Roberts Street, was extinguished with chemicals. Butte local IBB and H No 456 issued a notice that Saturday August 18 1917 is a holiday and all members should attend a mass meeting at Com Timbia Gardens at 2:30. Buckley acting president and Davis recording secretary signed.
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Idaho
Roberts Street
Butte
I. B. B. and
Timbia Gardens
IF. Buckley
Ed A. Davis
Veteran Sons Charter Gone Believed Stolen
Members of the Sons of Veterans report their charter missing from the Grand Army rooms after a Wednesday night quorum failed to assemble. Police or guardianship are suspected as the paper describes a hidden or stolen document believed to be an object of contention among rosters and veterans ensuring proper organization.
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Sons of Veterans
Grand Army
Courte House
Fra
Oyan
Roms
Man Arrested for Threats on West Park Street
George was arrested near West Park Street by Patrolman Heme terson on a charge of carrying a weapon after he allegedly menaced Robert Brown with a weapon. He was held for county officials at the county jail.
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George
Hemeterson
Robert Brown
West Park Street
George Wee
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