Cubs and Giants Break Even on Series
Cubs and Giants split the recent series as both clubs secure wins in a tense set. Athletics coverage notes tight pitching, clutch hitting, and momentum shifting moments across the three games.
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Newspaper
Grand Forks Herald
Location
Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1918
Page
6
Cubs and Giants split the recent series as both clubs secure wins in a tense set. Athletics coverage notes tight pitching, clutch hitting, and momentum shifting moments across the three games.
In Cleveland the Phillies were outbatted in the first game of the series but lost 4 to 2 as Philadelphia stranded 13 runners. McAvoy, Groom, and a pinch-hitter were hitless and Groom exited in the fourth. Cleveland improved to 1-0 in the series.
New York won 7 to 0 over Chicago to clinch the pennant celebration. Delmaree limited the Cubs to four scattered hits as New York surged ahead and secured the big win.
Lexington June 15 Transylvania College will continue its athletic program. The athletic commission announced football dates in addition to games with Ohio and Indiana colleges being arranged. October 5 Kentucky Military Institute at Lexington. October 19 Kentucky Wesleyan at Winchester. October Hanover at Lexington. November ? Centre College at Danville.
The Drayton team split two games last week losing to Humboldt 7 5 and beating Argyle 6 5 on their home diamond. Eskima made a sensational left field catch as the season closed, and Long and Gilroy starred in pitching and catching for the locals with several key errors shaping the scores.
scattered box scores and player notes from the American Association and New York produce market details. mentions Dolly Gray of the Minneapolis club likely leaving for marine corps and notes draft timing. butter and corn prices and receipts summarized for New York market.
Latonia Derby in Cincinnati on June 15 will be run next Saturday as the Latonia Jockey Club closes its 26 day spring meeting. Exterminator and Escoba head a strong list of eight to ten expected starters for the one and one half mile race worth about 15000 dollars. The field includes Lucky B Duke of Savoy Herald Aurum Spearlone American Eagle and more as 68 horses remain eligible. Ellis Hospital Milwaukee: Charles Ellis, former billiard champion, recovering from surgery to enable possible U.S. Marine service.
Chicago readers receive an alert on corn advancing sharply as reports of hot winds in the west spark crop damage fears. Prices open higher with July and August contracts led by gains, while oats and provisions move with the cereal rally. Reports from Duluth and New York money markets accompany the grain section, outlining reserves and bond steadiness.
The Redick Hide and Pur Co reports government price controls on hides, skins, and wool for the next three months. Prices for hides vary 1 to 3 cents per pound with quality changes, while wool is licensed with dealers restricted from direct purchases this season. Growers receive government prices.
New York reports emphasize equipments, motors and oils as top stock market movers with United States Steel leading gains. Moderate dealings in rails and other investments noted, with several steel producers and Royal Dutch Oil advancing. Futures and bond activity described amid renewed war news as traders opened higher. Milwaukee grain and Chicago produce sections follow with price movements across corn, oats, butter, cheese, eggs, and potatoes.
Old roosters and turkeys offered at five dollars and forty cents per pack. Butter packing stock priced per ten. Potatoes listed with quantity unclear. Herald urges readers to bring results on community listings and local notices.
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