National League Batting Averages of 1917 Season
The 1917 National League batting averages show 244 players, with 170 meeting the 15-game minimum. Roush and Hornsby head the list, while six hitters reach .200 and seven hit .290+. Roush, born 1883 in Oakland, won the title after a long trade history. George Burns leads runs with 103, Max Carey steals 46, and Kauff 20. Cravath tops extra-base hits with 97, while the league totals show New York scoring 625 runs and Cincinnati 100 triples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roush
Hornsby
H.l J. Roush
Oakland
Cincinnati
Mathewson
Herzog
Basle
George Burns
Max Carey
Kauff
Charles Deal
Groh
Cravath
Robertson
New Yorks
Philadelphia
New York
Chicago
Luderus
Peg OE
Carey
Pittabure
Packard
Thomas Clarke
Chase
Holke
Cutshaw
Short
Wheat
Aid Og
Bad
Lornsby
Rogers
St. J
Zack
Brook
Kauf
Bennie
Henry
Burns
George
Zimmerman
Smith
Jack
St le
Whitted
Phi Cravath
C.C
Phil
Miller
John
Flack
Max
McCarly
Lewis
N.Y
Steele
St. L
Pitts
Schmit
Walter
Pitts Bancroft
Dave
L R Zelder
Rollie
Krucker
Bros i
Williams
Fred
L Jackson
Charles
Pittsburg
Bigbee
Carlson
Barnes
Jesse
Boston
Bot As
Rudolph
Richard
Debus
Adam
James
Coombs
Mamaux
Albert
Sallee
Harry
Hickman
David
McCarthy
Ale
Betzel
Brief
Anthony
Alexander
Grover
Phill
Soulte
F Pitts
Mowrey
Rovers
Bost
Goway
Wilson
Arthur
Chic
Shean
Cin
Adams
Oak Cheney
Larry
Wagner
William
Fabrique
Bender
Cooper
A. W
I Burns
Regan
Mike
Cince Massey
Covington
Clarence
Isosion Horstmas
Oecar
Hank
Emil
Cine
Sherrod
Brook Dagey
Oscar
Keanie Lobert
Bailey
Six Day Cycle Race Opens in New York Madison Square Garden
In New York on December 2 fifteen top riders began the annual six day race at Madison Square Garden. The 26th renewal will run nearly 144 hours, with sprint points deciding $16,000 in prizes. Teams listed include Kramer and Goullett, Spencer pairs, Walthour, Piercy, Debates, and others. Camp Lewis marks another win as the 316th sanitary train eleven defeats the machine gun regiment 20 to 0 in muddy conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Madison Square Garden
Frank Kramer
Oscar
Alfred Goullett
Jake Magin
Arthur Spencer
Willie Spencer
Eddie Root
Peter Brobach
Eddie Madden
Frank Corry
Robert Spears
Francesco Verri
Paul Suter
Bobby Walthour
Alfred Grenda
Charles Piercy
Fred Hill
Willie Hanley
Clarence Carman
George Wiley
Percy Lawrence
Lloyd Thomas
Victor Smart
Michael
Vincenzo ‘Madonna
Tom Bello
Tom Smith
Fred Weber
George Chapman
Willie Bager
Foornauy
Dewis
Camp Lewis
Tacoma
316Th Sanitary
362Nd Infantry
Machine Gun Regiment
316Th
All-around Attack Nets Win Highlighting Sam Cook and Brewer Billie
A strong all around attack and constant control marked the victory as Sam Cook and Brewer Billie, both former Northwestern College stars, delivered the featured play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Cook
Billie
Northweern College
Allies Solve G Mas N Problem at Inter allied Conference
Dec 2 Paria reports the Allies have solved the G Mas N sipping problem through a vast program by the United Staten f ain. Representatives like Colby claim the plan fixes the issue without discussing stislone inter remuer, citing writ of high unity and a new international effort led by Prvencel leneater. The note hints Germany’s submarine challenge and a defective wayehotony that could not be afforded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paria
Alles
Bainbridge
Colby
Wriss
Germany
Gore Condemned by Oklahoma Teachers on War Legislation
Oklahoma City teachers meeting as part of the Oklahoma Educational Association adopted resolutions condemning United States Senator Gore for detaining legislation necessary for the successful prosecution of the war. The move reflects wartime policy tensions and political backlash within state educator circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gore
Oklahoma City
Okfa
United States
Teachers of the
Oklahoma Educational Association
Boy Scouts Raise Over 101 Million For Liberty Loan
New York on December 2 reports certified figures showing the Boy Scouts of America campaign collected 625,527 subscriptions totaling 101,193,600 dollars. The first campaign raised about 28,600,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
New York
Boy Scouts of America
Liberty
Training at Columbia Navy Gas Engine School
Columbia Universitys annual report for the year ended June 30 shows the United States Navy has established a gas engine school at the university under Professor Locke. Several hundred men are being trained for engineering service on submarine chasers, the report released tonight by President Nicholas Murray Butler states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
New York
University
Nicholas Murray Butler
Navy Department
United States Navy
Locke
The Sportlight on football ranking this season
Grantland Rice argues against formal all star or all sectional teams in wartime. He notes many stars enlisted or unavailable, industry-wide shifts devalue rankings, and stresses sport should continue for recreation and war support. He cites Michigan and Detroit Tigers as examples of pragmatic strength without championships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suc
Guyon
Strupper
Harley
Oliphant
Berry
Mil
Robeson
McLaren
War Department
Navy
France
Anaconda Gun Club Holds December Shoot Trophies
A strong wind and high scores marked the Anaconda Gun Club December shoot at Nell grounds. E W Renfro won the Keppler and Confarr trophies with top scores, beating Tippett in the 26 singles event and tying for Keppler before prevailing 16 straight. Visiting shooters included H Smith C Goddard Weatherwax J Morgan F Fairchild F Morrison Williams Tippett and Renfro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dimeult
Anaconda
Nell Grounds
Twohy
Tippett
Renfro
Tippet
H. Smith
C. Goddard
Howard Weatherwax
J.W. Morgan
Fred Fairchild
Frank Morrison
Butte
Lee Williams
A. L. Tippett
Deer Lodge
E.W. Renfro
Warm Springs
Red Cross Notes Reflect Holiday Attendance Dip
Red Cross notes report lower attendance at workrooms due to the holiday, with 270 names on the register and 210 in class enrollment. Week's dressings shipped to Minneapolis for France include Carroll-Dakin compresses and various bandages. Christmas bags to be sent to men with addresses on file by Dec 10. Khaki handkerchiefs and checkerboards received will be sold at nominal prices. Extension committee and Mrs. C. A. St. Clair will attend the Opportunity auxiliary meeting this afternoon, departing 1:15 car. Opportunity Indies urged to arrive early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Minneapolis
France
Pike’ Building
C. A. St. Clair
Opportunity Auxiliary
Opportunity Indies
Preliminary Basket Ball Season Opens At Daly School
Practice for the basketball league begins this evening from 6 to 7 at the Daly School gym with alumni faculty and Anaconda club teams taking part. An 8 o'clock meeting in the high school principal's office will set the schedule and organize the league as four non high school teams compete and two student teams will form from strong material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daly School
Anaconda
Camp Blethen
Humbers
Roster of Names From Across the Nation
A compiled list shows numerous individuals and locations including Royal Douglas B Nos worthy Denver New York John D Harris Seattle D D Parker Butte Mr and Mrs E A Kruger Rathdrum Idaho Walker Helena Harry F Lester Chicago W L Thorndike Portland Homer L Homes F B Bailey Seattle L A Bumgarner Spokane F G Simpson H T Pappe Chicago T E Williams Darby Albert Roberts San Francisco Mrs Clay C Gibson Georgetown FA 1 Millican Spokane John Finnegan John Brogan John McDonald Robert N Kaiser Philipsburg James C Gouwin Brooklyn Isabelle Holland Butte W Winnicott Butte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Douglas B. Nosworthy
Denver
C. New York
John D. Harris
Seattle
D. D. Parker
Butte
E. A. Kruger
Rathdrum
Idaho
C. ©. Walker
Helena
Harry F. Lester
Chicago
W. L. Thorndike
Portland
Homer L. Homes
F. B. Bailey
L. A. Bumgarner
Spokane
F. G. Simpson
H. T. Pappe
T. E. Williams
Darby
Albert Roberts
San Francisco
Clay C. Gibson
Georgetown
Millican
Charles’ Bostrom
John ‘Finnegan
Southern Cross
John Brogan
John McDonald
Robert N. Kaiser
Philipsburg
James C. Gouwin
Brooklyn
Isabelle Holland
W. Winniccott
Soldier Boys Christmas Subscriptions Advertised
Old time newspaper notice urges subscriptions to The Standard for soldiers boys saying home reading brings pleasure and comfort. Also reports Patsy M Sullivan attending memorial services for Anaconda lodge 239 B P C E. Deer Lodge County Treasurer announces bond redemption schedule with bonds 1000 each and interest ceasing January 1 1918.
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Patsy M. Sullivan
Butte
Anaconda Lodge
Holiday Greeting Cards From The Standard Publishing Co
The Standard Publishing Company offers extensive holiday greeting cards praised for exclusive artistic charm. Orders requiring special engraving must be placed soon to ensure timely delivery. Prices are moderate and insurance is available through Wellcomer Durston Company at 110 East Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Publishing Company
Wellcomer Durston Company
East Park
Military Routine of Montana Infantrymen
Letter from Anaconda's Mills, via William G. Craig, describes Montana's Second/163d Infantry on Long Island. He notes settled camps, 3,750 men, no machine gun company, daily free shows, nearby aviation school, occasional stunts, and camaraderie. He contrasts muddy terrain with Billings, recalls visiting New York, and opinions on upcoming movements and fighting open ground over trenches.
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Anaconda
William G. Craig
Montana
Long Island
Billings
Camp Lewis
Frank Duval
MacKay
Jimmy Lynch
Frank
New York
Questions and Answers on Japan in the Present War
The piece notes Japan belongs to the entente alliance and early in the conflict pursued German Far East possessions. After those, Japan mainly supplied munitions to Russia until army disintegration in recent weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Far East
Uncalled Letters List At Anaconda Post Office 1917
Week ending December 1 1917 uncalled letters published by Edward Burke postmaster lists names of men women and foreigners including Dr M W Brumer James Cannon James Caulfield W F Conley and Helen Wilson among others with notes of recipients in Anaconda Montana and foreign cities.
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Anaconda
M.W. Brumer
Charles ‘Ain
James D. Cannon
Joe Carpenter
James Caulfield
W. F. Conley
E. Formain
J. Goutskar
Victora Gruzza
B.C. Hatton
Arthur W Hartwick
A. ©. Larson
John McMahon
Jack O'Donnell
P. A. Park
Kenneth Senge
Fred K. Smith
Thomas E. Sweeney
F. C. Turner
F. A. Travers
H. G. Waite
W. Clark
Francen
Havana
Montana
Holland
Lindburg
Morton Parris
S. Walsh
Helen Wilson
Leander Carlson
Matt Erikson
Stevan Gasparo
Tom Jadro
Ester Carlson
Married in Tacoma Leo St Jean weds Louise Tru eau
Leo St Jean and Louise Tru eau married in St Leo's church Tacoma with Rev Wiebel officiating. The couple are prominent Anacondans, she worked at Kelly's store and he left a business to serve, now in Army training at American Lake.
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Tacoma
Leo St. Jean
Louise Trueau
Wiebel c
St. Leo's Church
Kelly Commercial Company
American Lake
Funeral rites for Eben E Carr held at Mahoney chapel
Eben E Carr’s funeral was conducted yesterday at Mahoney chapel with Rev R A Cayerson of First Presbyterian officiating. The body was sent by afternoon train to the Butte Anaconda Pacific depot for shipment. Interment will take place in Escanaba Michigan at the Carr family grave. Floral offerings from Mines Timber company employees reflected esteem for the foreman who served many years.
Notice to Creditors in Estate of Edward J Lindquist
The administrator R D Crosswhite states creditors and claimants must exhibit their claims with vouchers within four months after first publication. The estate of Edward J Lindquist deceased is being administered at 204 East Park Mont in Deer Lodge County Anaconda Montana dated November 24 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Lodge
Montana
J. Finnegan
State of
Anaconda, Mont
Isi
Edward J. Lindquist
East Park
Mont
Anaconda
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