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Grand Forks Herald

Location

Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1917

Page

6

Wise of Toledo Costs Viox as Leading Hitter

Wise of Toledo tops the American Association batting list with a 329 average as Viox of Kansas City leads hitters per Ancil. Wickland of Indianapolis and G Williams of Louisville tie for most homers with five each while Wickland and Demmitt of Columbus pace runs scored with 35 trips home. Shaylor of Columbus heads sacrifice hitters at 17 and Dressen of St Paul leads in steals with 18.

Chicago Wise Toledo Viox Kanene City American Association Anciud Ing. Xamen Wickland Indianapolis G. Williams Loulaville Ted Demmitt Columbus Shaylin Dressen St. Paul Kannan Sibyte Tomn Beckers Kansas City Kanaan City Glenn Bt. Paul Zwilling Indianapolia Dolan Ind Edmondson Kew Orleans Hyatt Chattanooga Southern Association Hyattalox Inn Ing Reed Mobile Knaupp New Orleans Pigteen Knapp Covington Little Rock McDonald Atlanta Atlanta Fr Premick Moran Kinsley Nashville Smith Birmingham Gilbert Munch Meyers Moblie Vick Memphis Webb Koren

Baltimore Club Withdraws From Organized Baseball

The Baltimore club dropped its mull today after counsel said representatives of organized baseball had not conspired to ruin the club. The action paused on whether organized baseball violated anti-trust laws and noted no settlement had occurred out of court.

Camber Baltimore Organized Baseball Organized Baseball Wan Halng

Leagues May Close Gates In Fourteen Minor Circuits

Chicago June 14 Thirteen minor leagues in various parts of the country received telegrams from Al Tearney president of the Three-T League urging disbanding schedules after July 4 due to war conditions and financial strains. Tearney cites unstable club finances and several leagues already quitting as reasons for the potential shutdown. Leading pitchers and batters across the Western and Southern associations are noted with Omaha and Sioux City among top teams.

Chicago al Tearnsy Clase A Ieran Enora Lowdermilk Malin Woulevile Alton Upham St. Paul McQuillan George Columbia Niehat Pan Kantlehner Ina Rogne Ndianaport Dawnon Ind Davis Louisville Bloomington Tearney Hie North Carolina Virginia Smith Earl Smith Omaha Kiug J. A. ‘Thompson Butcher Denver GriMn Lincoln Sioux City Jones Wichita Horan Joplin Gromby Connolly Rader Shaw Krug Carinie Coch S . ER. Randers Adame Jonep Rue Musser Des Moline T Kallio Des Moines Boehler Mapei Gregory Tinceln Baker O'Toole Merz

Wild Johnsons wildness costs Washington game in series opener

In Detroit Washington opened with a 4 7 loss as Walter Johnson issued eight walks and allowed a string of miscues including a wild pitch. The visitors plated four runs on Johnsons wildness and errors as James Boland and Branage contributed for Detroit.

Walter Johnnson Wild Washington Jima Detroit Walter Johnson Veach

Cobb Leads In Batting In The American League

Ty Cobb of Detroit tops the American League batting race with a .363 average, moving ahead of Tris Speaker as of Wednesday totals. Ruth and others show strong hitting, while Chapman of Cleveland loses lead in base stealing. team batting highlights include Boston and Chicago contenders.

Chicago Ty Cobb Detroit Star Tris Speaker Cleveland Speaker Cobb Ruth Boston Russell Chapman Roth Young Detroit Weaver Hoston Wyn Rumter At. Louis McInnin Philadelphia Lister St. Louls Veach Wambsganen Pichers Dumont Washington Cleotte Chicawo Shore Scott Danforth Leonard Lee Runsel Bunc B. Cavelenkle Cleve Boland Morton Burne New York Roush Cincinnati New York A Zelder Hornsby St. Louis Cravath Philadelphia Star Ramen Burns Cincinnti Jack Smith Cruise Fischer Pittsburgh Kaul Hornaly Bt. Louis Zimmerman Wheat Brooklyn Whitted Killifer Groh W. Anderson Behupp Ames Bt South Leo Prensiergast Carlson Alexander Phila Jacobs Vaughn Meadows Cadore Doak St. Loui Aldridge Chio

Winnipeg Delegation to Attend Annual Field Trial

A Winnipeg group is expected to join the annual field trial on September 7 as announced by the Western Canada Field Trial club. North Dakota sportsmen were invited to join the Winnipeg delegation, with a meeting held that evening in the city to coordinate the event.

Winnipeg North Dakota Field Western Canada Field Triate North Dakota Winni

Hoffman Wins Tennis Meet at University for Third Time

Hoffman yesterday afternoon won the university tennis championship for the third consecutive year by defeating A. C. Hanson in the deciding matches of the annual tournament. He dominated with swift movement, after Hanson won the first set 6 3, then Hoffman took the next two sets to clinch the title.

Cheater L. ‘Hoffman A.C. Hanson Hoffman Hanson Bost Madin Chambion

National League Brav es Walgop Cubs

Boston won Chicago yesterday by scoring runs off Prendergast and Beale with strong bullpen work. Prendergast, Reuther and Wilson held the Cubs to limited offense as Boston built a lead late. Phillies won the other game in a high scoring clash with Cincinnati, Lavender strong until the ninth and Groh and Whitted heavy hitters.

Braves Walgop Cubs Boston Chicago Philadel Prendergast Prendergast Fyora Letunet Federal Beare Phillies Cincinnati Philadelphia Lavender Cincinnat Whitted Groh Kutter Burns

Shake-Up in Week's Play Rocks American Association

In Chicsco June 146 a shake up swept the league as Columbus moved to first with seven wins and one loss. Louisville rose to third after four victories in seven. Toledo and Minneapolis posted uneven weeks. standings show teams trading places amid runs hits and errors as weekly records shift.

Chicsco Calumbus Iame American Association Arad Hapolin Ole Jeft W. LR LbsCor Columbus

Stymie Abolished for Trans Miss Golf Event

At St Joseph Missouri the Trans MississippI Golf Championship will drop the stymie rule for the 19th annual tournament starting Monday. Directors indicated the change mirrors the Western Golf Association action and a penalty for ball in fairway hazards may also be removed. About 150 players including Harry Legg Jimmy Mannion Robert Hodges Alden Swift and others from St Paul Memphis Omaha City and more will compete over 36 holes with proceeds supporting a patriotic cause.

Bt. Joseph B. Fa Kansas City At Fedora Han Kean Fennell Western Golf Sociation St. Louis St. Joseph Country Club Harry Legg Minneapolis Jimmy” Mannion Missouri Robert W. Hodges City Alden F. Swift Chicago St. Joseph Midwest St. Pau Memphis Omal City

Baseball Scores Across Leagues From Chicago to Winnipeg

National games show Boston winning at Chicago and Philadelphia routing Cincinnati. American results include Washington beating Detroit and Chicago slipping in a tight clash. Association and Northern League fixtures record Milwaukee, Kansas City, Toledo, Winnipeg and Fargo Moorhead outcomes with several rain delays and upcoming matchups.

National Chicago Boston Cincinnat Philadelphia Louia Brooklyn Pittsburgh-New York New York Pittsburgh Philedeighin Louie AL Washington Detroit Agdenkerk Northern League Winniper Minot Winnipeg Fargo—Warren Fargo- Moorhead Minot Moorhead Warren

Championship match in doubt as Leonard Kilbane bout may shift

Cleveland June 16 A proposed lightweight title defense between Benny Leonard and Johnny Kilbane faces cancellation. Promoter Matt Hinkel says Canton July 4 event may be replaced due to public opinion and Leonard's military service commitments. Leonard plans to decide military fate within days and hoped to sign soon.

Cleveland Benny Leonard Johnny Kilbane Matt Hinkel Canton Leonard Hinkel New Yorker Minical Leonard Plana

Gibbons McCoy Middleweight Bout Promised in St Paul

Promoters aim to stage a middleweight title bout between Gibbons and McCoy in St Paul Minnesota on June 1. A large percentage of receipts would be donated to the Red Cross. Lexington Park ban on contests at the St Paul ballpark has been noted.

St Paul Minn Atomptng Beir Mika ‘Gibbons Paul Mind AL McCoy Ate Lexington Park St. Paul

Purses for Harness Races Draw Large Sums

Faréo N Dy reports harness racing purses appear large this season across the Dakota circuit with major events planned. The Interstate Fair program in Valley City is set to open with events at the International Fair Grounds, highlighting substantial prize money and notable entrants.

Faréo N. Dy Haeneer Racen Dakots Intermaie Puir Patien Valley City Yale

Market World grain market in York June 15

Liberty loan over subscription and six percent call money fueled price confusion in the Grain Market World report. Stocks reversed losses as money relaxed to 6.5 percent, Liberty bonds steady near par, while United States Steel fell and other sectors partly recovered. Cash grain and livestock sections note varied quotes and receipts across wheat, cattle, and hogs with unsettled prices due to money conditions.

York Hauipmenta United States Steel

Market roundup and crop hopes amid rains in Argentina

Argentine reports ongoing beneficial rain提升 wheat prospects with excellent crop conditions and hopes for record yields. Chicago notes Kansas exchange resolution urging prompt contract fulfillment, with September and September to December corn prices unchanged. Also mentions U S and Canada flour stocks, dull Liverpool market, and mixed American weather and export conditions shaping prices.

Chicago Kansas Exchange Anya Alllily Unit States Canada Daily Trade Bulletin Trent Liverpool America Broomhall

Production outlook boosts wheat crop prospects in 1917

Government estimates 1917 wheat production near 30.9 million bushels with June figures expected to guide prices. Corn and oats show modest declines while September futures near 1.98. Provisions fall about five cents as export demand supports grains but weather may hinder corn development amid Canada acreage growth.

Canada

National meet at risk of being called off

National outdoor track and field championships of the state union, scheduled for this summer, are in probability to be called off. Thomas herd prncom of the Western, under A who s usprove the gxmnen to be decid 4, pramoally Bast the contests woul mal servies, he waid.

Bt Lovie Seiitatia Union Tate Thomas Herd Weetern

Jimmy Clabby Seeks Bout in This Country

Fragmentary boxing note shows Jimmy Clabby seeking a bout in the country with opponents named Chipsgo and Juma. The text is garbled and contains unfamiliar terms and possible fight details or records from an era of boxing reporting.

Jimmy Clabby

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