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Newspaper
Grand Forks Herald
Location
Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1918
Page
7
New York upset Chicago 1 to 0 as Perritt edged Tyler in a pitchers' battle. It was Chicago's first defeat in its eastern swing. Also, Boston won 1 to 0 over Pittsburgh behind Fillingim with strong defense from Herzog, Rehs, and Powell, pushing Boston into fourth in the standings.
Baseball action features Minneapolis and Columbus in a tight nine inning contest. Lindberg and Williams pace Minneapolis with runs while Niehaus and Shackelford key Louisville hits. Milwaukee and Indianapolis also clash with sharp pitching and late scoring bursts as teams chase remilts for standings.
Cleveland defeats New York 7 to 5 in the second game of the series on June 13. Evans and Wambsganss errors aided the Yankees while Russell was hit hard, but Love tangled with the batter. Mays held Chicago to three hits as Boston won 7 to 0. Detroit edged Philadelphia 8 to 4 as Shannon and Grege fueled the comeback. Washington beat St Louis 6 to 4 after Shocker faltered in the ninth. Kansas City toppled Toledo 5 to 7 with Winters, Wheatley, and Blackburn pitching for the visitors.
Standing clues indicate an injury to his thumb sustained in Cleveland proved more serious than first thought. An X ray shows two thumb bones broken, altering expected return time and casting doubt on early recovery estimates.
Detroit readers learn manager Hughie Jennings sends Wild Bill Donovan on a scouting tour to locate new players as key stars Bush Cunningham Heilmann Walker and Erickson face possible draft service. The Tigers anticipate an unfamiliar lineup if replacements are needed. Donovan seeks minor league prospects not yet subject to call or outside draft age.
Urbana June 13 The first mass athletic meet garners commendations for Coaches Harry Gill and Robert Zuppke originators of the plan. Five universities Chicago Minnesota Notre Dame Wisconsin Illinois competed with Illinois winning. The plan calls for 300 men per team in four events with scoring by grenade throws dash time and jumps.
Chicago reports Lieutenant Albert P. Bacten wounded in France, noted as a former University of Minnesota football star. Also mentions “Rube” Bressler of Cincinnati and notes transfers, boxing and boxing city politics in brief, with Omaha mayor Galvin voiding local boxing commission duties.
Mobridge South Dakota June 13 Indications point to a record turnout for the All American field trials to be held September 2 with extra prize caps added. Notable entrants include H F Fellows of Springfield Missouri president of the club and George Payton of Michigan City Massachusetts with twenty dogs. Other competitors from Tennessee Alabama Indiana and Iowa bring strings of setters pointers and setters with several named dogs. Prizes include derby and best breed cups and 25 dollars in gold to the handler with the largest string.
Private letters from Italy describe a wartime international track meet in Rome with American college athletes attached to an aviation camp. Windnagle won the 800 m after a tight race with Lunghi, while Crocel of Italy clocked a sprint of 10.45 seconds, rivaling Olympic times. The piece notes strong performance from English runner Hays and discusses tennis as a proposed major college sport amid war.
After the device was halted briefly the king praised the operator and asked his name. The man revealed himself as Pedlar Palmer, the prizefighter, earning royal commendation for his conduct and skill.
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