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Newspaper
Clearfield Weekly Progress
Location
Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1914
Page
2
The Progress prints a large five color map showing cities mountains rivers and battle scenes with back page updates on the nations in the conflict. Readers may obtain a map by sending ten cents and clipping a coupon or for 12 cents by mail. Limited copies available demand early calls.
A scramble of 1900s era baseball notes ponders if pennant winners will reach the 606 mark, listing historical standings and records. It references National and American leagues, teams like Brooklyn Dodgers, Chicago White Sox, Red Sox, Athletics, Tigers, Pirates, Cubs, and others, and notes various year-by-year pennant patterns alongside a brief local item about Clearfield High School prep for Curwensville game at Tuyiog Park.
The elr coach lauds the squad and school supporters for their strong turnout at the fire game. He highlights the players efforts and the community backing as essential to the team’s progress. The Baseball Challenge features the Winhatre club claiming a series win and the home side winning three games.
National League results show Brooklyn 7 over Chicago 2 with Lavender and Allen on the mound. St Louis 3 over Cleveland 3 in a pitchers duel, Oldham and Carter started. Philadelphia 6 over Detroit SA, Pertt and Tyler strong for the win. In the Federal League, Louis defeated Pittsburgh 9 to 2 as Adams and Suger delivered. Edward Peoples new play at the Longacre Theatre in New York praised by critics, with Bertha Krisgherf and John Ties in the cast.
Long article outlines wage reductions and rate increases as railroads seek to boost income. Highlights statements from officials, isap of Interstate Commerce Commission, and President Wilson's reply. Notes rapid Canadian Pacific expansion with vast locomotive and car counts and high maintenance costs amid ongoing financial pressures.
The paper lists football openers for September with games including Carlisle versus Albright in Carlisle and Cornell versus Ursinus in Ithaca, plus multiple regional matchups. It notes a Pittsburgh division freight conductor’s suicide near Derry and railcar storage activity on the Petersburg Branch as trains resume service. Also mentions Charlie Dooin reportedly leaving the Phillies for the Braves’ George Stallings.
The many friends of Walter and Agnie Dickey Doughman are invited to attend a basket social at Grampion on September 1 in honor of their 25th year of married life. Everyone who wishes well for them is welcome. Mr and Mrs W G Doughman.
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