New Officers of A F L State Branch Named
Lawrence report lists election of officers led by President George M. Whean of Springfield with a slate of vice presidents and a secretary treasurer. Document notes cabinet consultation and Islamabad level issues. unrelated foreign affairs text follows about Argentina Germany Count von Luxburg and diplomatic tensions.
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Bricklayers’ Union
Waltham
J. Walter Mullen
Electrical Workers’ Union
Boston
William A. Nealy
Lynn
Francis A. Wanock
Trades and Labor Council
Lowell
Martin T. Joyce
Charles J. Godson
Street Carmen's Union
John MacDougall
Haverhill
Henry Sterling
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Buffalo
P. Harry Jennings
Gossip for Motorists in Maine and Atlantic City Speed Events
Leslie B. Sanders tours Maine and regrets to Woodland golf committee after a generous handicap. John L. Snow of Beacon Motor Car competes in Atlantic City trap shooting. Becker-Stutz touts the new 1918 Sixteen-valve Stutz at its showroom. Narragansett Park Speedway adds a military touch with Philip D. Rader piloting a standard military tractor from Gandallet Aviation School arriving at 12 30 and racing the 100 mile classic before returning.
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Leslie B. Sanders
Maine
Woodland
Mr. Sanders
John L. Snow
Beacon Motor Car Company
Atlantic City
Narragansett Park
Philip D. Rader
Gandallet Aviation School
East Greenwich
Rader
United States Army
AL Prohibits AL Players From Writing Expert Series Commentary
President Johnson announced that a day will separate World Series games if in New York or Chicago. American League players will be barred from writing expert reports on the series, including those from other league teams whose services were sought.
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Chicago
New York
Johnson
Riot at Argentine port amid anti German sentiment
The article notes a riot in Argentina tied to anti German sentiment. It describes Argentina officials being ridiculed in telegrams sent via the Swedish legation and a recommendation to sink Argentine vessels without trace. President Irigoyen and the foreign secretary approved burying Count Lux’s passports after a morning conference.
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Noon
Washington
Sweden
de Legation
Baron Lowen
Germany
Count von Luxburg
Republic
Foreign Ministry
Count Luxburg
Berlin
Argentina
Pueyrredon
H. Pueyrredon
Count Karl von Luxburr
German Empire
Legation
Foreign Office
Toro
Luxbury
Irigoyen
British Minister Says He Is Amazed at Sweden
In London the British minister at Stockholm urged Sweden’s foreign office to explain Washington's charges against the Swedish government. He expressed amazement that such charges were leveled after prior assurances to Great Britain and noted the lack of an official explanation from Sweden.
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London
Stockholm
State Department
Washington
Great Britain
Sweden
Madonna Wins 100 Kilometer Bike Derby at Revere Track
Vincent Madonna captured the 100 km world cycling derby at Revere track last night beating George Wiley Victor Linart George Carmen and Frank Corry. Madonna led early and built a two lap margin by finish while Wiley challenged him for 50 miles and on the 55th mile Madonna took a lap on Wiley. The amateur three mile race was won by Fardig and Bowker claimed the half mile professional handicap. McKenzie won the five mile professional event. A 100 mile team race with nine teams closes the season Saturday night.
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Vincent Madonna
Revere
George Wiley
Victor Linart
George Carmen
Frank Corry
Madonna
Wiley
Fardig
Bowker
McKenzie
Little Frank D Wins Race At Syracuse Grand Circuit
Little Frank D swept the Chamber of Commerce $2000 stake for 2:05 pacers in straight heats and set a track record at the State Fair with a mile in 2 04 1 4. Fayre Rosamond dominated the 2:05 trot with Minnie Arthur second. Lu Princeton led the Karnival $2000 for 2:19 trotters, with Mack Forbes close behind in each heat.
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Minnie Arthur
Lu Princeton
Mack Forbes
Yanks Plan Tryouts for Recruits This Fall
New York announced that the team will play a five inning game next week before the regular contest. The matchup pits the regular New York players against a squad of recruits to appraise their calibre. President Jacob Ruppert announced the innovation.
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New York
Jacob Ruppert
American League
High Winds Blur Scores at Western Open Lead
Open championship preliminaries at Westmoreland County Club saw high winds push scoring upward. Detroit's Leo Diegel Rochester's Walter Hagen and Chicago's Jock Hutchinson each posted 72 to lead after 18 holes, while M. J. Brady and Tomie of Boston were listed at 0 in the feed.
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Leo Diegel
Detroit
Walter Hagen
Rochester
Jock Hutchinson
M. J. Brady
Boston
Tomie
Reds Rally Past Cubs 6 4 in Final.
Cincinnati bests Chicago 6 to 4 in the finale as Williams and Schneider homer. Chase drives in two in the seventh to seal the win. McKechnie, Roush and Neale also contribute. Douglas starts for Chicago with solid hitting for Cincinnati, and the game features six runs in the late innings.
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Shean
Merkle
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Wilson
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Stelen
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Quigley and
Pyron
Waterfront Calendar Notes Fleet Activity and Shipyard Talk
Waterfront calendar reports thirteen trawlers with two swordfish catches and mackerel landings at the fish pier. It notes high prices for haddock and cod, plus progress on a four masted schooner at Green's shipyard and sale of the tug Roger Williams to Neptune line. A Japanese freighter cargo claim settlement is discussed as a war loss.
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van Hake
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Gruedy
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Waltham
Ruth Es
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Norfolk
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Handkerchief
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Tigers Split Even With the Indians
Cleveland and Detroit split a doubleheader in Detroit with Cleveland winning 8 to 2 in the first game and Detroit taking the second 4 to 3 in 11 innings. Vitt stole second and scored on Cobb’s grounder in the decisive second game. Cobb went hitless in nine plate appearances across the twin bill.
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Smith
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Morton
Athletics Defeat Highlanders 7 to 1 in Philadelphia
Philadelphia beats New York 7 to 1 as Jamieson and Witt drive early runs. Griffin hits a homer for the Highlanders, while Caldwell and Johnson match pitching in a decisive victory for the Athletics.
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Britt Ready for Shea in Boston Featherweight Title Bout
Frankie Britt of New Bedford and Tommy Shea of New Haven post forfeit weights for their 124 pound featherweight match at Commercial A. C. The New England title hangs in the balance as Britt seeks to defend his claim despite Shea’s rising popularity. Britt faces crucial tests before future Boston work and possible bouts with Willie Jackson.
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New Bedford
Tommy Shea
New Haven
Commercial A. C
New England
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Dutch Brandt
Boston
Shea
Willie Jackson
Cass
Whaler
Pirates Defeat Cardinals 2 to 1 in St Louis
Miller outpitched Poe as Pittsburgh edged St Louis 2 to 1. Cruise doubled for a triple later and Paulette drove in Cruise with a single. Boeckel and Schmidt drove in the other runs for the Pirates while Long, Smith and J Miller starred for the Cardinals.
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Pittsburg
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Carey
Boeckel
Schmidt
Aes Long
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Sth. Pittsburg
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Anne
Anata
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O'Day
Lexington High School Football Opens Practice
Thirteen candidates, including four veterans from last year, reported to Coach Charles H. Watt for the first practice at Lexington Athletic Field. The session lasted about an hour and a half as the squad limbered up with a light drill. Veterans present: Captain George Day, Aram Bashian, Langdon Davis, William Samuel, Richard Johnson, Edward Richards.
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Charles H. Watt
Lexington
George Day
Aram Bashian
Langdon Davis
Wiliam Samuel
Richard Johnson
Edward Richards
Frazee’s Bonus Offer Triggered AL Chief’s Death Quip
Chicago reports President B B Johnson of the American League mocked Boston owner Harry Frazee’s $1000 per player pledge to the Red Sox, calling it theatrical advertising and saying the winner would “fall dead.” The remark linked to rules forbidding financial bonuses, amid Boston’s pennant chase and White Sox leading the standings.
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B. B. Johnson
American League Today
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National Commission
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White Sox
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Heinie Schreiber Emerges as Eastern League Star
Eastern league critics hail Heinie Schreiber as the best bet in the circuit. He leads in hitting and runs batted in and scoring, while also ranking high as a fielder. Observers say no such ball player has been seen in New England in years.
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Heinie Schreiber
New England
Good racing at Waterville during Central Maine fair
Hix excellent racing marked the Central Maine fair program in Waterville. In the 2:24 stake trotting event six heats were run with Evyn winning after earlier heats. the 2:18 trot stake went to Braves after five heats. Kohl McBeth led early but finished second. Blanche H. won the 2:30 pace stake in straight heats.
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