McGraw to Take Team of Players Over to France
New York Giants manager John J. McGraw plans to take a group of major leaguers to Paris for a series with former pros now in the army and navy. Johnny Evers of the Knights of Columbus overseas unit says the trip will be funded by the Knights and lists nucleus players including Alexander, Gowdy, Miller, and Evans with others to be chosen in France.
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John J. McGrew
New York Giants
Paris
Army
Navy
Johnny Evers
Chicago Cub
Knights of Columbus Athletic Department
France
Evers
McGraw
Knight of Columbus
Muns
Alexander
Gowdy
Miller
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Evans
Cub Union
Vernon players sold to major league clubs
Alfred Nevermer catcher of Vernon Pacific Coast league team sold to Chicago American League club William Dell Vernon pitcher sold to Cincinnati National League club along with others cited as part of a player transfer list in Los Angeles dated July 19.
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Los Angeles
Alfred Nevermer
Vernon
William Dell
Cincinnti
Eastern League Closes Sunday in War Time Draft Ruling
The ruling, upheld on appeal, keeps baseball workers classified for selective service. Haward Ainsmilt, a veteran catcher for the Washington Americans, had his deferment revoked but the secretary rejected arguments to favor sports. Baseball is treated as a wartime industry, with the craft and fitness of players noted and the broader defense needs prioritized.
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Haward Ainsmilt
Fatcher
Washington Americans
Yakov
Afr
Baker
Empire City Race Meet Results and Notes
Empire City racing results list multiple races with winners and times such as First Race Iome Sweet Home 1 to 2, Kingfisher second, time 1.45 2-5. Second Race Starry Banner first, Perugino second, time 1.45 8-5. Third Race Minto first Jack Stuart, second Dan, time 1.49. Fifth Race Hank Oday and others with times. The note continues with international action at Jersey City and Newark baseball lines, plus local youth baseball club updates. Play schedules mention Putnams reorganizing to play Saturdays at Old Mill Green starting July 20 with roster and booking details.
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Iome Sweet Home
Li'tnfirmier
Kingfisher
Starry Banner
Perugino
Sea Gull
Minto
Jack Stuard
Dan
Putnams
Old Mill Green
Venice
Reevers
Noticriangles
Stratford
Red Sox
Sixcelsiors
Royal Flue Trs
Liberty Hells
Washingtons Brascos
BE Mary Jrs
Crusoadars
Oug Stars
Wationals
Morning Telegram
Tatnam
Mil Green
Padick
Wargo
John Fistey
Jos
Pistey
P. Jankura
J. Tankiura
Labash
Dgrecklin
Lamb
Local sports miscellany stirs fans and boxers in Jersey City
A chaotic recap of boxing and baseball chatter details prospects and schedules. Names like Paul Krichel Jack Flynn Charley Grimes and Benny Leonard surface amid mentions of sparring bouts at Jersey City Armory and upcoming matches in New Haven Bridgeport and Worcester. The piece notes fan interest in Newfield Park and Jersey clubs while hinting at future clashes and debuts.
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Frankin Burns
Jersey City
Gatling Treddy
Harlem
New Jersey
Burns
Pete Herman
Slim Beeman
Bridgeport
Newark
Armory A. A
Benny Teonard
Young Grinhwe Slim
Hind
Cirele
Yale trainer commissioned as aviation lieutenant at Mineola
Wwals Inge Mace, longtime Yale athletics trainer and at times an assistant coach, was commissioned today as a first lieutenant in the aviation service. He will provide physical training to men in Mineola for ten years.
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Macis
New Tavien
Wwals Inge Mace
Yale
Aviation Service
Mineola
Irish independence and pro Germans in America
A Brooklyner editorial argues that Irish independence hinges on Germany's defeat and British strength, warning that loyalty to the United States means opposing pro German sentiment. It rejects sympathy for England’s Irish actions, labeling no-German sentiment as false and urging prosecution of disloyalty.
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Jevery
America
Germany
British Empire
Roland
United States
England
Ireland
Americmin Eliar
Mindi
Radical writer and public safety official in upheaval
George Creel a radical writer and Rocky Mountain News editor who denounced the U S government in his columns. He served as Denver public safety commissioner but was removed after two months in office amid charges, his career marked by controversy and mud-slinging.
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George Creel
Rocky Mountain News
United States
Jie
Public Safety
Denver
New York Times
Hints For The Motorists Engine Starting Diagnostics
Hints discuss cold weather starting for older gasoline blends, priming pumps, and keeping radiators warm. It covers priming with heated fuel, using hot water in the cooling system, and warming methods to ensure initial explosions. It warns about air intake and cylinder conditioning, and suggests maintaining a cold proof cylinder oil and a good storage battery. It also includes questions on tire patches, gasoline unions, antifreeze testing, oversized tires effects on speedometer, and engine speed issues with possible valve timing or ignition problems.
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Dhia
Sam
F. R
W. E. Bo
Bom Wi
Car Braking Notes and A Night Surprise Party
An article outlines possible carburetor and ignition issues causing slow engine idling and discusses braking distances under varying road conditions and speeds. A surprise party at Miss J Mercer’s home on Fairfield Avenue features music by Miss Casten and W Stay, with Miss A Van Name among attendees and a midnight buffet.
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A. van Name
Miss J. Mercer
Airfield Avenue
Misa Casten
W. Stay
Miss van Name
Mr. Mercer
Spencer
A. van Name EE. Fisher
Me Lasher
J. Carter
V. Carter
CL Suller
A. Dixon
Mam Spencer
Mrs. Carten
Mrs. Lord
Messrs
A. Blood
Mercer
BR. Spencer
A. Clarke
Eml
Pf. Alken
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