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Newspaper
Grand Forks Herald
Location
Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1918
Page
8
World champions face pressure to improve after a lackluster run, as coach and players emphasize tighter defense and sharper offense to secure back to back titles. The team vows changes ahead of key upcoming games and tournament play.
Belmont dominates the Belmont Roosevelt and Washington teams scoring 78 points to 40 and more. Star performers include Bangs Krimchuk and Winship with Belmont sweeping events from the 220 yard dash to the relay. Ongoing training and eager entries boosted Belmont’s strong showing across Class A and Class B races with solid performances by Gill Butler and Gooch.
Chicago tops Cleveland 4 to 2 as Cicotte notches first win. Errors fueled Cleveland runs in the early innings. Williams relieved for Cleveland after four walks loaded the bases with two outs. Detroit defeats St Louis 3 to 2 as Shocker exits early to let Louis catch a train. game called after eighth inning due to travel.
Today's games span the National League with Philadelphia and Brooklyn hosting contests in clear or cloudy conditions and 2 30 pm starts. The American League features New York Boston and Detroit matchups with 3 pm starts, plus games in Columbus Toledo and Minneapolis under clear skies.
Frank Heyse known in Rugby as night clerk has left town for Rugby North Dakota. The item notes his departure from the local area and identifies him by nickname Dad Hayes and as a familiar local figure.
Baseball results show the American League games with Chisago defeating Cleveland 9 to 2 and Detroit 2 with a Detroit victory. In the National League, Pittsburgh lost to St. Louis 3 to 7 while New York beat Philadelphia 9 to 1. Other scattered scores include Indiansporte 8 and Toledo 1 with misread team names.
Youne's bases loaded single in the fifth drove in the winning run for New York as they split the series with Philadelphia. Niehoff broke his right leg in an ill fated ninth inning collision in right field. Zimmerman powered a wild throw to spark a ninth inning rally.
Starkweather defeated Devils Lake 4 to 1 in an evening game marked by Memorial Day crowds. Starkweather pitchers Devaney and Carver combined for seven hits and two earned runs while Devils Lake drew a single-base hit from Nicholson. Umpire Kneeshaw officiated as the teams exchanged innings in a fast, well played contest aside from the eighth.
American Association bowling match notes Bandera and Kelley top Indianapolis squad with scores 000 and 800 respectively. A list of players includes Zabniser Georme Harclay Waener R.8 E., Louisville, Dixz, Kocher, Northrop, and others. Unclear details due to damaged OCR.
By Joe Williams, the piece notes Connie Mack’s club rallying near mid standings and draws attention to his return to favor with fans at the park. It highlights Mack’s controversial past trading stars for silver and the long rebuilding of the Athletics since 1914, with mentions of Stuffy McInnis, Rube Oldring, and the 100000 infield fading from memory.
Lieutenant John Philip Sousa, conductor of the Great Lakes naval station band, is an avid trapshooter and hunter. He was elected president of the American Amateur Trapshooters Association for a third year, sharing a vivid field report and reflections on hunting.
Carmell led preliminary trials at the Int aneur Athletic meet on June 1, qualifying for the next round. The University of Wisconsin’s Desebatning faced tough competition as Dick Rudbiph held a strong, steady pace.
Chicago June 1 A drive for second place batting honors in the American League is under way with Burns of Philadelphia leading the attack. Ruth tops the league at .407 but has been out due to a strain. The leading batters and team figures are listed with various players in contention for bases, runs, and home runs across both leagues.
Paris May 1 Americans in Paris or passing through will welcome the new Passport Bureau at No Pierre Charron as the American authorities set up the office to handle issuing and replacing passports for travel abroad and to assist travelers seeking consular help in France and elsewhere.
Austrian prisoners captured in patrol raids center on Trent the railway hub for military supply movements in the Brenta and Lagarina valleys. The area features a large camp south of Calliano and a trebled rail network connecting lines to the Brenta valley and plains, with TreBeads and Brent as key administration sites.
A report notes Wilson honored in Ireland with recognition from local officials. The piece highlights the occasion as a ceremonial tribute during a visit, including brief mentions of hosting organizations and community leaders involved.
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