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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1917
Page
12
Chicago defeats Washington 2 to 1 in the series opener as Cleotte hounds Senators to four hits, including a scratch, and Judes’ wild sixth inning throw spares the locals. Shaw steadies late. final score 2-1 with Chicago taking the win.
Philadelphia defeated Cincinnati 6 to 1 as Alexander starred with a homer and two hits while holding the opposition to two extra-base hits. Toney Eller and Wingo shared batteries for Cincinnati against Alexander and Killifer. Other items note New York over Chicago 8 to 5 and two Temple athletic records set at their senior freshman meet.
Chicago May 23 The National league will keep a 22 man player limit despite rumors of retrenchment. President Tener and August Herrmann chairing the National Baseball Commission denied any plan to reduce the limit. The commission handled minor league cases, adjourned to tomorrow, and did not disclose war period policy intentions. The Northwestern league petition for a rehearing in the Tacoma versus St Louis Americans case involving player Annis was denied.
An old advertisement claims rheumatism is not cured by external liniments but by a blood cleansing remedy. It promotes S. S. S. as a proven blood purifier and promises a free book and medical advice, inviting readers to write to the Switt Specific Co. in Atlanta, Georgia.
A Tribune summary notes players handling three positions, highlighting Sisler Herzog Miller and others across the National and American leagues. It surveys first base rivals Hal Chase Stuffy McInnis Fred Merkle and Jake Daubert, praises Chase as the NL’s top first baseman and discusses pennant repeaters, regional strength, and the spread of talent by era.
Mayors and judges set opening ball amid circuit chatter. Miners and Beavers face travel delays to Butte, while Pillet shows promise as a leading prospect with strong control and a sharp curve. Manager Hester draws critique for temper, but greensward work signals a sturdy park ready for summer play.
Columbia Missouri May 23 Robert Simpson world champion hurdler and holder of track records joins University of Missouri unit of the American field ambulance service for duty in France.
Butte defeats Tacoma 3 to 1 in a brisk nine inning contest noted for sharp pitching. Schroeder allowed few hits as Sutherland tossed a shutout until late, with three singles securing the offense. Tacoma led early on Harper's run as Grant misplayed a grounder, but Butte answered to seize the win in one hour sixteen minutes.
In Spokane May 28 Great Falls tied the score in the ninth inning and Hall hit a home run in the tenth, giving Great Falls a one run lead before Spokane answered with two runs in its half to win. Final score 8 to 4. Batteries Gardner Bliss Clark Byler Webb Baldwin.
An Iowa man proposed a permanent flag of wire mesh mounted on a round iron frame to replace perishable bunting and silk flags except for special occasions. The design would wave without a breeze, inspired by a flag seen floating in the breeze.
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