Record Crowds Make Times Mean Little To Baseball
Openings across the country drew large crowds with Nashville leading attendances among Class B teams and Buffalo, Rochester, and other cities hosting record turnouts. Weather reduced totals in some markets, but overall interest remained high as leagues began play across the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Chattanooga
Atlanta
Birmingham
Buffalo
Bison Stadium
Rochester
Red Wings
South Lees
Mobile
Southeastern
Tulsa Park
Omaha
Dallas
Texas
Lone Star
Muskogee
Western Association
Bartlesville
N. Y.H
Scranton
Wilkes-Barre
Piedmont
Three-I
Greensboro
Springfield
Peoria
Chattanooga and Memphis Lead Dixie League Race
Chattanooga Lookouts tie for first after beating Nashville 14 to 11 while Birmingham edges Memphis 7 to 6. Other results include Little Rock over New Orleans 65 to 3, Knoxville toppling the Crackers 10 to 7, Macon beating Mobile 11 to 10, Columbus routing Selma 22 to 6, and Montgomery defeating Jackson 11 to 4.
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Atlanta
Chattanooga
Memphis
Southern Association
Birmingham
Chattanooga Lookouts
Nashville
Birmingham Barons
Little Rock
New Orleans
Knoxville
Crackers
Macon Peaches
Mobile
Columbus
Selma
Montgomery
Jackson
Humor in Early Daily Life Quips
A brief humorous exchange shows a husband saying his wife might object to a morning sendoff while another remark notes a husband giving a goodby kiss. The sketch reflects domestic wit and social norms of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Mess
Preakness Field Seen Among Smallest In Half Century
In Baltimore on May 13 the Preakness stakes for 50 000 dollars and a mile and three sixteenths will feature a notably small entry. Weather and track conditions have produced a mediocre field, with fewer than ten starters likely and Tick On favored after Derby dreams, while Burgoo King drops from consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Maryland Jockey Club
Old Pimlico
Loma Stable
Edward Bradley
Burgoo King
Loma
Bradley
Webb and Diggie Tie In Charlotte Golf Qualifiers
Webb of Shelby and Diggie of Charlotte each posted 75 to share low-score honors in the Charlotte Country Club invitation golf tournament qualifying round. Championship division qualifiers included Hobbs 76 Brem Cushman Rippey Reid Dawes Griffith Cramer 79s, Sweeney 81, McCann Wagner 82, Newton 83, Gallivan 83.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Fred Webb
Shelby
Sam Diggie
Paul Cushman
Greenville
C. B. Rippey
Ed S. Reid, Jr
H. L. Dawes
S. C
T. G. Griffith
Stuart W. Cramer
Cantigny Munition Dump Blast and Frontline Tension
On May 13 1918 American troops near Cantigny exploded a large munition dump causing fires and shattered windows in the town. Vienna papers report Czech peers demanding an independent state. Western front German activity intensifies as Be thune bears heavy artillery pressure and allied forces dig in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cantigny
Vienna
House of Lords
Germany
Bethune
Centralized aviation radio plan proposed for unified system
A major air transport company suggests linking all airway radio stations under Aeronautical Radio, a public utility of air mail operators, to coordinate air commerce. The plan aims to provide frequent weather reports, in flight communications, and passenger two way radio service by pooling resources and personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Aeronautical Radio
Can't Drink Water In Jungle Tale From Irishman
An Irishman recounts a jungle hardship saying ammunition food and whisky ran out. We were parched with thirst. When asked about water he quips that cleanliness was not the priority at that moment.
In Nick of Time a Quick Stitch Save
A Pathfinder note recalls a tense moment where Mahoney nearly needed 432 stitches after a rapid hospital arrival. The quip quips that a stitch in time saves nine, highlighting a dramatic near miss and quick action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weill
Mahoney
Pathfinder
Union Pacific Declares Dividend On Common Stock
New York May 12 The Union Pacific railroad today declared a dividend of 1.50 dollars on the common stock. Previously the company paid 2.69 quarterly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Union Pacific Railroad
American Davis Cup Team Opens vs Mexico in New Orleans
In New Orleans the United States Davis Cup squad opened its campaign against Mexico as Wilmer Allison faced Ricardo Tapia and Ellsworth Vines met Alfonso Unda. The U S team seeks advancement to the final round of the North American zone with confident early play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
United States
Mexico
Wilmer Allison
Ricardo Tapia
Ellsworth Vines
Alfonso Unda
Willie May Named President of Thomasville Merchants Assn
Willie May, vice president, was elected president to complete C. W. Combs’s term. Luther Grimes becomes vice president. Gam Stark named to represent Thomasville at the state convention in Asheville. The association will merge its business office with the Carolina Credit Co for administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Willie May
Merchants Association
C. W. Combs
High Point
Luther Grimes
Mr. May
Asheville
Gam Stark
Carolina Credit Company
C15 Primed for Carolina Penn State Track Meet
U N C15 prepares for a big afternoon program at Emerson field Chapel Hill. The Carolina Penn State inter sectional meet schedules events at 2 p.m. amid a clash of Tar Heel stars and Penn State aces. Prep rivals Staunton Military Academy Massanutten Riverside challenge for title.
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Chapel Hill
N. C
Penn State
Emerson Field
Carolina
Farmer
Maryland
Weil
Johnson
Jones
Slusser
Stafford
Mullis
Brown
LeGore
Higby
Aldrich
Dale
Gritsavage
Dunaway
Glassburn
King
Hill
Edwards
Sigel
Staunton Military Academy
Massanutten
Virginia
Riverside
Greenbrier
Danville
Augusta
Duke and Carolina Ready for Annual Second Meeting at Duke Park
Duke Park hosts the second annual contest between the Duke Blue Devils and the Carolina Tar Heels tomorrow at 3 15. Duke hopes star pitcher Coombs returns strong after an arm injury while Carolina's Cecil eyes a sharp showing. Jelly Leftwich leads a 100 member Duke band outing set to perform for spectators expected to pack the venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
N.C
V. P
Blue Devils
Duke
Carolina Tar Heels
Duke Park
Sue Bobby Cbs
Duk Oom
Cecil
Carolina
Coombs
Young Coombs
Devils
Chapel Hill
Maryland
Jelly Leftwich
Duke Band
Two-Bit Bleachers Return To Minor League Baseball
Chicago scene reports a revival of 25 cent bleacher seats across the American Association and likely the Pacific Coast League. Owners vote to allow women and boys under 12 in for 25 cents, hoping to boost attendance after a harsh weather spell and 30 doubleheaders early in the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Association
Pacific Coast League
Davidson Edges Wake Forest in Low-Scoring Duel
In Charlotte on May 13, Davidson defeated Wake Forest 1 to 0 in a pitcher’s duel. Charlie Pearce allowed two runs while Junie Barnes kept the Wildcats hitless through seven innings before Peabody and Bradsher combined for a ninth inning rally. North Carolina beat Virginia Tech 11 to 3 as Edwards limited the Hokies to hits except in two innings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Davidson
Wake Forest
Deacons
Charlie Pearce
Wildcat
Sou
Paw
Bunting
Hicks
Junie Barnes
Wildcats
Peabody
Bradsher
Barnes
X Men
Pearce
University of North Carolina
Porter
Virginia Polytechnic
Invaders
Edwards
Virginians
Hite
Land
Tar Heels
North Carolina
Gate Fees Encourage Patrons Despite Sundays and Holidays
The note describes operating hours excluding Sundays and holidays to coax a steady paying patronage at the gates, aiming to boost revenue despite traditional closures.
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Akron
Pacific Coast Loop
Middle Atlantic
Imperial
The
Y.M.C.A
Medicgre
Webb
Diggle
Too4y
Merchants
Ass’n
U.N
Sinia Episcopal School
Cats
WELCH
Maine
California
Welch Grape Juice Company
Va Avae
Snyder Bottling Co
Greensboro, N. C
Nugrape Company OF America
Atlapia
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