Official 1917 American League Batting Averages
Chicago report shows Cobb undisputed champion with .383 in official AL averages for 1917. Sister of St Louis edges Speaker for second by one point. White Sox three players hit over .300. Cobb leads in hits and steals with 55. Detroit tops team batting at .259. Philadelphia .254 and White Sox .253 follow.
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Chicago
B. B. Johnson
George Sister
St. Louis
Tris Speaker
Cleveland
White Sox
Murphy
Felsch
Jackson
Cobb
Pipp
New York
Veach
Detroit
Bush
Philadelphia
Samen Ab
Sone
Boston
St .Louis
Washington A
York
Sp Np
Detroi
Earl Hamilton
St Louie
G. Sister
Louis
G. HL Ruth
U. Speaker
Allan Russel
R. Veach
E. Murphy
Felgen
D.C. Gathor
Walter Gerber
St Louis
Joseph Harris
Metnnis
Rice
Washington
Ray Chapman
Cilan
Lewis
Chicas
R. Roth
Sod Weaver
P. Gharrity
Ray Demmitt
I. ‘Baker
A. Strunk
Philadehia
Earl Eb, Smith
A. Roswell
P Haley
Leago
O Foster
Hay Morwan
Gardner
Sovereidy Bt
Wie
Warrington
Ity
B. Hooper
W. Wambsganss
Clyeland
Witt
W. Johnson
L. W. Witt
W. Mays
E. Miller
W. G. Jacobson
U. B. Hendryx
Johnson
D. Pratt
Myers
Esike
Lavan
St. Loui
ER Spencer
H. Letboa
Hugh High
New Yor
Foster
A. Meyer
Coltin
A. Graney
Schalk
AE Coveleskie
George Burns
B. Shotten
Si Lous
Grover
B. Lynn
Taerty HL Sethora
Baumann
Allan
Sethoro
Charles A. Risberg
Chi
R. C. Johnson
H. Shanks
Lee Y.bt. le
W. B. Wright
F.C. Maisel
H.C. Janvrin
George Hale
Joseph A. Dugan
Phila. Leonard
Wash
Joseph J. Bo
Falkenburg
Phil
F. O'Neill
Fisher
Bostoi
E. V. Cicotts
J. A. Billings
Fis ‘Shirer
Wil Johnson
Phila
Une Wrord
Petrolt
T. A. Rogers
Fis
Ata E
E.G. Shore
A Pennock
J. D. Benz
Ge Lawry
Phils
Aus Jones
Gag
Christmas Candies and Gift Boxes From Local Shop
Local shop advertises fancy candies from brands Lowney Krause and Van Bricht Bunte as ideal Christmas or New Year gifts. Prices range from 25c to $6 per box with assorted Christmas candy values, jars of Cresca imported nuts and raisins, and salted almonds offered in small and large jars. Delivery not available for candy canes.
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Lowney's
Krause’s
van Bricht & Bunte’s
Wireless plot tied to German agents and Abwehr diary
Honolulu reports an article based on the United States naval intelligence bureau claims that the German cruiser Geter wireless relayed messages between German agents in the United States and Japan to spur a war. Diary excerpts allege Count von Bernstorff and aides orchestrated the plot. the Geter was set afire in 1917 and towed for repairs. Casualty notices include several named officers and a Washington medical corps report. A separate Oregon City murder confession notes four youths admitting the Ledoux boy’s killing during a play duel.
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Honolulu
Geier
United States
Japan
Star-Bulletin
United States Naval. Intelligence Bureau
Grasshot
Mexico
Canada
Count von Bernstorff
Boy-Ea
von ‘Papen
Grasshof
Fort Douglas
Utah
Pacific Coast
Butte Briefs Attract Navy Enlistment Visit
A group of 18 Havre youths traveled to Butte on the eve of a final exam before enlisting in the United States Navy. They will depart for Salt Lake City to receive their assignments. Most are physically fit and have already joined various military services, with many aligned to the Navy branches.
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United ‘Tates Navy
Havre
Butte
Salt Lake City
Frank Tspokesina
Wee Mathwick J
Rottttry
Tov Bern Dee Brendan
Atoua
Mileer
E Battinsey
McNithol
Americans Learn to Capture German Pill Boxes in France
The Associated Press reports in France that U S Army trainees practice pill box assault tactics on concrete replicas. Attack relies on automatic rifle fire from multiple points, bombers crawling to the fort, throwing grenades, and rapid breach leading to capitulation of even large pill boxes. In New York administrators and railroad officials promise coal famine will ease with supplies arriving and steady improvement barring storms.
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Associated Press
France
New York
New Jersey
Hecke and Mase Sahai Me Gaikt Capture Track Honors
In a late season meet, Hecke and Mase Sahai Me Gaikt led their relay teams to top finishes, while Gorter and McRgreth posted strong times. The event showcased rising talents as athletes competed for final conference recognition.
Funeral for Peter Shovlin Set for Monday Morning
The funeral of the late Peter Shovlin aged 41 will be held Monday morning at 10 o clock from the family residence 18 Inia Street proceeding to St Ficks church where Mass will be celebrated at 9 30 oclock Interment will be in Holy Cross cemetery.
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Shovlin
Peter Shovlin
Inia
Card of Thanks for Kindness in Bereavement
The family expresses deep appreciation for the kindness and sympathy shown by neighbors and friends during the death of their beloved husband and devoted father. Special thanks to those sending rural offerings from Evan W. Johns and family.
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Evan W. Johns
Crone Albert E Crone Dies at 29
Albert E Crone aged 29 died yesterday and his body was moved to Richards parlors for burial arrangements. The date and place of the funeral will be announced in the paper.
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Schauer
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A. Yelle
W. E. Alexander
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W. C. Noyes
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Leonard
Guy ‘Morton
Cles
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Faber
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Dumont
Washion
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Pershing
War Department
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Proctor
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Ledoux
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Hennessy’s Pride
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Malaga
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C.D. Dallman
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Larry Duggan Mable
North Main Street
M. J. Walsh CO
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Syostaty Richards, Inc
Mer. Tembalmers
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