Ty Cobb Still Leads In Batting As Major League Action Gathers Pace
Chicago June 30 Ty Cobb continues to lead the American League in total base hits with a .469 average and 126 bases from 69 games. He has 82 hits including 16 doubles 11 triples and two home runs. The Detroit club tops team batting at .246 led by Cobb Veach and Heisman while Roth leads the league in steals and Pipp in home runs with six.
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Ty Cobb
Veach
Heisman
Detroit
Roth
Cleveland
Pipp
New York
Cobb
Speaker
Melania
Philadelphia
Sisler
St. Louis
Milan
Washington
Chapman
Hellman
Harris
Jacobson
Les
Cicotte
Dumont
Wash
Scott
Leonard
Boston
Bagby
Hans Wagner
Pittsburgh
Rouch
Cincinnati
Alumni Steamboat Excursion Honors 1917 Graduates
New Cumberland June 30. A steamboat ride hosted by the Alumni Association honored the 1917 high school graduates. Eighty three aboard left at eight, decorated with flags, colors, and lanterns, with Victorola music and school songs. The trip included an 1887 class representation and a return stop at New Market Island for an hour of dancing. Carl Smith addressed the class, refreshments followed, and the boat reached New Cumberland at noon.
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New Cumberland
Alumni Association
New Market
Carl Smith
Flagraising at Juniata Bridge on Fourth of July
Duncannon Pennsylvania plans a Fourth of July flag raising at the Juniata bridge. Charles M. Gross and George Boyer bear the flagpole and flag to be raised at 9 am with town participation. A US soldiers salute, Citizens' Band music, and speeches by local clergy are on the program.
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Juniata Bridge
Duncannon
Charles M. Gross
George Boyer
Duncannon and
United States Service
United States
Citizens’ Band
America
J. L. L. Bueke
George H. Johnston
William Willis Sholl
Filmore T. Kolter
Carlisle Company Accelerates War Recruitment Drive
Carlisle Pa June 30. A parade by guard members and recruits and a Carlisle band concert boosted Company G recruiting for the Pennsylvania National Guard. About thirty five men signed up so far and the target of fifty three may be reached by tonight.
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Carlisle
Company G
Pennsylvania National Guard
Fielder Jones and Cooperstown lore guide modern pitching
Selections extol efficiency in sport from Fielder Jones to Ty Cobb and Grover Alexander. Mentions Merkle’s career resurgence with the Cubs and Merkle’s standing among first basemen, plus Johnson’s winless stretch on a weak club and Johnson’s comparison to Gallia and Shaw.
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Fielder Jones
Sisler
Cobb
Pat Moran
Grover Alexander
Baseball scores and schedule from regional leagues today
Raw scores list shows numerous games across American League and minor leagues with teams like Philadelphia New York Chicago Cleveland Detroit St. Louis and others. Upcoming matchups include Philadelphia at Brooklyn New York at New York and St Louis at Chicago with rain affecting several results.
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Cincinnati
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Iain
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Heaton
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St. Louis
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Hartiebure
Newar
Ao Pet Alter
Peteenrenee
Ao of
Richmond
Montrea
Artinaburg Wmotrtown
Nye Oriok Pewee
Dauphine Perry League
Weekend schedule reads varied city matchups list
Pittsburgh at Cincinnati Harrisburg at Reading Hinghamton at Wilmer Scranton at Wilkes Barre Monday games New York at Boston Syracuse at Utica Binghamton at Elmira Harrisburg at Reading Scranton at Williams Barre
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Syracuse
Harrisbore
Reading
Wilkes-Barce
Scranton
Imine
Inghamton
Harrisburg
Hinghamton
Wimira
Wilkean-Harre
Binghamton
Elmira
Willer Barre
Mt Union High School baseball team signals strong next season
Mt Union Pa June 30 Mt Union High School baseball squad projects a strong bid for central Pennsylvania honors next year despite losing only one graduate. The photo lists players Rosensteil Thompson Rosebers and team members, plus coach Smith and cheerleader Suders.
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Mt. Union High School
Central Pennsylvania
Rowee
Rosenstee
Thompson
Rosebers
Grae
Longacre
Peters
Preston
Suders
Smith
Schmittle
Slothower
Mer
Welch
Mt. Union, High School
Wellys and Corner Picks PILI Star for Motive Power Club
William Funk elected by ineas manager to lead the Motive Power team PILI with Red Crane at third. Crane shines for Minneapolis games while Washington struggles at bat. Morrisbur ie York Tennis Association sent teams. James A. Vogeler led reservoir courts. Johnny Dundee defeated Willie Jackson in a ten-round New York bout, Dundee pressing early as Jackson rallied.
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William Funk
Ineas
Pili
Repe
Morrisbur Ie Yark Tennis Association
Midletown
York
Reservoir Courta
James A. Vogeler
Johnny Dundee
Willie Jackson
New York
Minor Leagues Face Shutdowns Amid War Strain
Harrisburg notes report turmoil in the minor leagues after July 4 with an NA PBL ruling allowing players to seek employment for rest of the season. The board requires full player pay and a closing date for suspended leagues. Howard Real of Allison Hill calls a July 2 meeting at Rosewood to address urgent league matters.
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Chicago
National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues
Tearney
Varrell
National Board
Oaid
Tim
Howard Real
Allison Hill Baseball League
Chambersburg Surrenders Baseball Franchise to Cumberland
In Chambersburg Pennsylvania at midnight a deal closed transferring the Chambersburg Blue Ridge League champion club and its assets to Cumberland. Colonel Nelson W. Keasler of Cumberland assumes control, retains manager Hooper, and Cumberland takes the roster uniforms and lease. The franchise faced cancellation due to bad patronage weak finances and wartime disruptions.
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Chambersburg
Nelson W. Keasler
Cumberland
Gettysburg
Gatne
Hooper
Edwin &. Hooper
Maroons
Hhe
Jamison
Cumberand
Halifax's pennant hopes suffer from weak inside play
In Dauphin-Perry League notes, Halifax loses games due to lack of infield defense. Brewer struggles with support as Cy Davis and Brenner boost Marysville and Dauphin lineups. Key mentions include Pattengan, Platt from Dartmouth, Mutsabaugh at short, and Poffenberger's comeback.
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Westy Shore
Halifax
Brewer
Cy" Davis
Marynville Champs
Harrisburg
New Cumberland
Marysville
McLeaf Delivers Victory In Rosewood Win Over Stanley
Former Stanley pitcher McLeaf started for Rosewood and beat his old club 2 to 0. Both sides turned a double play as Shaeffer saved the lead in the fifth. Johnson doubled and Renners scored on a passed ball, with Rosewood taking the shutout behind pitchers McLeaf and Killinger.
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Rosewood
Tile’ Shaeffer
Rosewoods
Johnson
Hagner
Stanley Oes
Hatteries
Laniey
Johnson and Shickley
Roosewood
Killinger
Kint
Shickley
Glenn Killinger
Umplire
Lyme
Lightning Strikes House Near New Cumberland Pa
A June night storm in New Cumberland Pennsylvania saw lightning hit a pear tree then strike the John Strock residence a mile from town. Mrs Strock and five children plus their grandmother were at home. they were stunned and one boy sleeping on the third floor was knocked from bed. A bed footboard and plaster in the parlor were damaged but no serious injuries occurred.
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New Cumberland
John Strock
Mr. Strock
Pennsylvania Railroad
Mra. Strock
Next Season's Trapshooting Program Honors 1918 Host Cities
A garbled notice lists proposed host cities for the next State trapshooting championships with many misspellings and scattered place names. Cities such as Tacoma Philadelphia Nevada and Chicago appear distorted, reflecting a chaotic OCR. The item outlines a tour plan and annual meeting decisions by the State Sport association.
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Washington
Tacoma
Venteylvania
Lanewater
California
Nevada
Han Jone
New Jorsey Lakewood
Florida
Jacksonville
Colorado
Greement
Ole
Colorado Spree
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ChiMloahe
Ruth Dakota
Mallinare
Mio
Malle
Okiaom
Cece Houeton
Nobranka Ciycee Ar Lpe Minaivaippio
Cuibsport
Hynese Peel Hy
Two Johns Clash Over Baseball Slights and Fame
In a heated exchange John K T and John McGraw clash over insults and pride. Boone McGraw warns to restrain threats as the dispute centers on blame and public perception of the game and writing.
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John K. Tener
John McGraw
John KT
John K
Boone McGraw
Boas
Zeus
Acrimea
You
Dude- Hut
Johnny
Goat
John K.T
Emerson BD. Owen
N.Y Evening Mall
Lawmakers withhold funds for Lake Erie and Ohio River Canal
The Legislature refused to appropriate money to the Lake Erie and Ohio River Canal Board and adjourned without confirming 1916 board members. The action ends state support after $800,000 spent with little to show beyond reports and data. The lobby sought $20,000 to cover printing, expenses, and salaries, but failed. nominations were withheld and the board’s finances noted to revert to the state.
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Canal Board
Menute
Pitteburah
Malarvien
Feen
Penden
Aud
Notaries
Menatle
House Can
Foreon
Menate
SPD
Me Menare
William Gallagher
The
Menare
Martin Gd. Hrumbaueh
Mente Bere
Adama
Youngstown
Wo VA
Mollonsbee
Pittaburah
David Jamenon
New Canetle
Ogden
Wheelsine
John Rhaw
Thomas Th. Bloan
Charleroi
Willam Jl Mlovenson
Pittachurch
John, Shaw, Lreamarer
Sixth Ward Casing Handall Team Seeks July 4 Match
A Sixth Ward team from Ateelton reportedly seeks an amateur opponent for a July 4 game at Teland Park. The squad, unnamed in local chatter, aims to arrange a competitive pairing for the holiday afternoon.
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Darey Mirela
Mary
Ateelton
Teland Park
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