German Drive Near End As Allied Tactics Face New War
The Paris to Amiens line shows German gains stall in the Marne valley and the crown prince is no longer cited in reports. FOCH must guard Amiens with reserves while Americans prepare to join a stronger line. At Devens June 4 indirect machine gun barrages aid advancing infantry in the Still River maneuvers.
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Bridgeport Defeats Worcester 7-0 in Tight Pitching Duel
Bridgeport stays undefeated by topping Worcester 7 to 0 as Ferguson dominates with a two-hits shutout through five innings for Keifer’s exit. Grimes and Brackett spark offense with key hits while Martin and Yim contribute multi-base totals and two stolen bases for Bridgeport. Springfield routs Hartford 8 to 0 behind Paddy Green’s hitless effort and belated offense led by Kincaid and Martin.
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Firing by Machine Gun Company Aids Allied Breakthrough
The B Company 3rd Machine Gun Battalion delivered an unseen barrage against an old house near woods, aiding infantry in capturing their objective. Heavy and motorized artillery moved up across the Still River under engineer bridges to sustain the attack. Lieutenant William Clarke of New Haven was dishonorably discharged after a court-martial. A trench mortar and machine gun demonstration is planned for engineers visiting the area. Thirty-six quartermaster promotions, including Battalion Sergeant-Major Fernald E B Hulse to second lieutenant, were announced.
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New London Defeats Waterbury 3 1 In Fast Game
New London tops Waterbury 3 to 1 as all runs came on errors. Fortune allowed eight hits over seven innings. Daly first hit in fifth inning and Gagain drove in two on a clean single in the eighth. Messenger and Hinchman added key hits for New London while O'Rourke and Hickey produced runs for Waterbury.
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Grays blank New Haven as Shriver shines on mound
Providence Grays defeat New Haven 5 to 0 behind Shriver allowing only three hits. Eaton took the brunt in the later innings as Providence builds a decisive lead. Brausen and Ball stand out with solid hitting and Shriver contributes on the mound and at the plate.
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Rush to Enlist in Navy Draws 200 Applicants at Charlestown Yard
U boat activity spurs a surge in naval reserve enlistments at Charlestown navy yard. Over 200 applicants lined the main gate seeking examinations before closing time, making it impossible for officers to process all. Many were sent away to return the following morning.
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Allies Council Confident America Will Win War
The Supreme War Council reports full confidence in the Allied victory with American support. It commends General Foch and President Wilson for transport plans while warning of renewed German assaults in the west. The council pledges to sustain Allied armies and valor, hoping to save civilization and defeat Berlin.
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German admits defeat and gains in trench fighting around Soissons
Berlin reports artillery duels and reconnoitering activity with the enemy making advances at several front points. The southern Aisne bank saw successful engagements west of Soissons while the Germans held to combat near Vauxbuin and Chau dun. Pernant Missy aux Bois were stormed as prisoners and batteries fell. French counterattacks on the Ourcq failed with heavy losses. The Marne and area between the Marne and Rheims remained unchanged.
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U S Troops Contain German Drive in France During Offensive
Allied Supreme War Council expresses renewed confidence in victory as American troops bolster defense along Oise and Aisne. Germans fail to advance. heavy losses near Pennant reported. British and French lines hold in Flanders, Picardy, and Amiens while German submarines show no further Atlantic depredations. Carolina sinking claims 16 deaths.
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Pershing Reports U S Victory Near Chateau Thierry
General Pershing describes a French war office report in which American forces repulsed a German attempt to advance near Neuilly woods northwest of Chateau Thierry. French and American troops counter attacked along the Marne forcing a retreat after a German battalion crossed at Jaulgonne with heavy losses.
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