Niehoff Lifts Phillies Over Cubs Ending Streak
Niehoff's timely hitting powered Philadelphia to a 3 1 victory over Chicago, snapping the visitors' ten game win streak. Alexander held Mitchell's men to four hits as Philadelphia pitchers combined for nine. Batteries Douglass Prendergast Demaree and Wilson, Alexander Killifer.
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Babe Ruth Stopped by Chicago Attack at Comiskey Park
Chicago defeated Boston 8 to 4 as Ruth’s seven game win streak ended in the first game at Comiskey Park. Ruth walked two in the second, and Russell pitched well for Chicago while Bader Agnew Schalk backed him.
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Baker Drives In Run On Nunamaker Hit In Loss
Detroit suffers a fourth straight defeat as Dauis walked four and hit two batters with two wild pitches. New York broke a scoreless tie with a five run burst in the seventh, defeating Detroit 8 to 2. St Louis beat Washington 8 to 2 after fielding poorly and leveraging five St Louis errors. Cleveland’s game with Philadelphia postponed by rain.
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Interleague cancellation shocks baseball leaders
Chicago May 18 The canceling of the interleague series between American Association and International League clubs was agreed by club owners and IL President Edward Barrow. Thomas J Hickey of the American Association admitted breaking faith but said action was necessary to draft a 77 game schedule by Sunday for owners’ mail vote.
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Deliberate vs Rapid Pitching Across Baseball Greats
Column contrasts the fast working style of Christy Mathewson Walter Johnson and Alexander with slower pitching. It discusses golf and infield play, noting players like Travers Oulmet Evans Smith Parker and Fletcher. Mentions team dynamics, league comparisons, and a 1917 copyright note.
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Trust company awarded thirty two millions verdict
The Equitable Trust company won a verdict of 22,272,274 against the Denver & Rio Grande Railway in a U S district court. The suit involved a 1905 contract to float a 50 000 600 bond issue to finance the Western Pacific Railway and the Denver & Rio Grande system. Judge Learned Hand suggested installment payments to avoid possible receivership.
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Seattle Livestock Receipts and Steady Market Report
Seattle May 18 receipts show 136 hogs 18 cattle. Market steady on cattle sheep and hogs compared with yesterday's quotations.
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Canning Vegetables At Home To Cut Winter Costs
Home gardeners waste vegetables that can be saved by canning to preserve color and flavor. Proper canning helps store surplus from gardens and reduces winter living expenses.
Hunt Has an Indian Sign on the Giants
Seattle May 18 Hunt tamed the Giants again as Butte and Seattle split in a 6 0 win for Butte. Blake was hit hard by Butte bats while Hunt restricted the Giants, with Hillyard, Roche and Carpenter delivering key hits. Minor errors and timely hitting gave Butte the margin. Seattle’s Leard Carman and Leife r produced base runners but could not overcome Hunt’s pitching.
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Rockefeller Foundation and Bureau of Social Hygiene Exempt in Tax Ruling
New York May 18 appellate division of the supreme court held that the Rockefeller Foundation and the Bureau of Social Hygiene are charitable corporations and exempt from a state transfer tax. The decision affects bequests totaling $38,603 to the Rockefeller Foundation and $75,000 to the bureau, made by the late Laura Rockefeller, wife of John D. Rockefeller.
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Crest Passes as Spokane River Flood Subsides
Spokane May 18 crest of high water in the Spokane river that threatened several bridges passed at noon today with no material damage. Reports from Idaho indicate the Coeur d Alene mountains tributaries are falling, easing flood fears and prompting river forecast updates.
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Southern Baptists urge nationwide prohibition during war
New Orleans May 18. The Southern Baptist convention adopted and telegraphed appeals to President Wilson and Congress for absolute prohibition in the United States during the war.
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Price of flour declines at San Francisco markets
San Francisco on May 18 reports flour prices dropping 60 cents per barrel wholesale after the voluntary grain speculation ban by large exchanges. Fifty-pound sacks retail at 3.85 dollars.
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Prompt Relief From Fatigue With Blood Purifier
Seasonal fatigue message promotes 8. 8. 8 blood medicine from Swift Specific Co. It claims to purify blood, restore appetite and energy, and prevent spring ailments. Advertisement emphasizes vegetable origin and availability at drug stores with mail literature offer from Atlanta, Georgia.
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