Giants Oust Phils From First Place In Four-Game Sweep
Philadelphia defeats Chicago 6 to 9 to complete a four-game series sweep and seize first place from New York. Seaton and Aldridge drive in runs in the fourth. Coombs shines for Philadelphia. A later notes section records Cutshaw’s seventh-inning homer lifting Brooklyn over St Louis 3 to 1.
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Baseball Notes and Opinions From 1917 Tribune Dispatch
A collection of baseball observations and humorous musings on players like Vaughn and Matty, scouting out pitcher luck, outfield greatness, and managerial leadership. Includes farm work humor and hopes for the Reds’ revival, with commentary on the American League’s star outfield lineup and the sport’s late summer future.
Tillman Outs Matt in Minneapolis Boxing Night
Johnny Tillman shaded Jack Malone in a 10 round welterweight bout in Minneapolis. John McCarthy defeated John Salvatore, and James Potts drew with Charles McCarthy in Winnipeg. Mike O Dowd beat Silent Martin in Brooklyn, and Lewis of England won a referee decision over Joe Egan in Boston.
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Philadelphia Triumphs 2 1 Over Cleveland in Falkenberg Win
Philadelphia defeats Cleveland 2 to 1 as Falkenberg earns his first Philadelphia win. Morton is strong until the seventh, when the Athletics tally three hits to break the tie. Reckless Cleveland baserunning hurts early, and the game is part of a day with several postponements due to weather.
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Professional Golfers Call Off Championship
The Professional Golfers Association of America voted to call off the professional championship. The meeting in New York approved a 1650 dollar appropriation for an ambulance for the American Red Cross and discussed purchasing an airplane later.
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Brooklyn Faces Reinstatement Decision for Tom Fitzsimmons
infielder Tom Fitzsimmons from Butte Mont has petitioned the national commission for reinstatement. If granted, Brooklyn will send him to Spokane pending waiver clearance. Morris Cohen, longtime writer and bookmaker, returns to Butte after wintering in Mexico. Seattle shuts out Vancouver behind Eastley’s pitching. Spokane tops Great Falls in a tight game as an error decides the run.
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Jerome Strike Postponed at Verde Mine Gate
Jerome Arizona May 22 local miners union voted to call a strike at the United Verde mine and smelter but the move was postponed until Friday morning Union leaders warned the stoppage could spread to other mines in the area.
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McGinnity Challenges Tacoma Contested Game
Manager Joe McGinnity files a protest after yesterday's Tacoma game claiming valid grounds and seeks action from President Blewett. The account notes Eckman ordering Hoffman out, a forfeit, and Rose Hall’s condemnation of the umpiring as the league’s worst, with Hoffman's departure leaving the club short a catcher.
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Not Advisable to Abandon College and School Sports
President Wilson writes that abandoning athletic sports in colleges and schools during the war would be unwise. He argues sports provide diversion and contribute to national defense by keeping young men physically fit for possible future military service.
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Association Club Owners Meet to Decide on Series Cancellation
Chicago May 22 Club owners of the American association will gather next Saturday in a special meeting to approve or reject President Hickey actions in calling off the series with the International league. Hickey called the meeting after failed formal conferences with several owners and released a telegram from President Barrow offering cancellation if a majority votes to call off the games.
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Cook Praises Montana School Gymnasium Growth
Van Cook, physical director of Butte High, reports a Montana census showing half of schools have gymnasiums with expanding facilities. He notes Butte’s new $275,000 addition with a 187 by 60 foot gym, modern track, shower baths, and two courts, plus plans for more gyms and auditoria. He highlights the shift toward corrective physical education and intramural programs as essential to future school athletics.
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