Minor leagues seek world series spark for revival
Baseball in the minors faces declining interest and receipts. Fans crave a world championship series among pennant winners to boost gate take and fan enthusiasm across Class A and AA leagues, with proposals for centralized, elimination-style play and regional hosting. Frank Isbell, a former White Sox star, is courted to head the Western league alongside current president Frank Zehring as Des Moines owner contemplates leadership.
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Hamilton
New York
Federal League
Denver
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
National Commission
National Association
Pacific Coast
Chicao St. Louis
Kansas City
Frank Isbell
White Sox
Fielder Jones
Frank C. Zehring
Isbell
Des Moines
Constipation The Father Of Many Ills
The true cause of many ailments is constipation. Keeping bowels regular helps prevent illness. When a laxative is needed use Chamberlain's Tablets. They move the bowels and improve appetite and digestion. Available everywhere.
Notice to creditors executor of H Alexander estate
Having qualified as executor of the last will and testament of H Alexander deceased this is to give notice that all claims against said estate must be presented on or before June 20 1917 or this notice will be plead in bar of their recovery All persons indebted to said estate are asked to make immediate payment A E ALEXANDER 41-law June 29 1916
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Alexander
A. E. Alexander
Sale of Personal Property in Estate of John Kaney
Administrator Ed L. Hagan announces a public auction of the deceased John Kaney's assets on Monday September 18 1916 at 2 oclock PM at the late residence premises. The sale is for cash and includes a soda fountain and fixtures. Auction conduct by Admr Ed L Hagan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kaney
Towit
L. Hagan
Admr
Model Township Proposed For Tuberculosis Persons In Manila
The Philippine Islands Anti Tuberculosis society asks Manila’s municipal board to approve a model township for tuberculosis patients and families. A large Balie Balie tract will host a sanatorium and an open air school for delicate health children, forming a settlement around patient relatives. The San Juan del Monte sanatorium moves due to reservoir concerns.
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Manila
Philippine Islands Anti- Tuberculosis Society
Balie-Balie
San Juan del Monte
Cuburb
Eleano Franklin Eagan
Philippines
Sending Japanese Babies Home for Education
Tokio reports on the Baby Carrier system moving Japanese babies born in the United States to be raised in Japan. Each year California sees over three thousand births, with carriers bringing five to fifteen infants per trip to distribute among grandparent homes across the empire. Masumi Yoshimi explains careful nurse arrangements and neck identification to prevent mixups, while noting no trouble in the work.
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Tokio
United States
Japan
California
Masumi Yoshimi
Yokohama
Baseball Scores Across National and American Leagues
National league results include St Louis 6 Cincinnati 1 and Boston 2-0 Brooklyn 6-4. New York 9 Philadelphia 3, Pittsburgh Chicago game noted on wet grounds. American league games saw Detroit 3 St Louis 0 and Philadelphia 8 New York 2, rain halted Washington 0 Boston 0 after 6 innings with darkness. Additional scores: Chicago 3 Groveland 2, Little Rock 2 Atlanta 1, Memphis 5 Chattanooga 3 Birmingham 3 Atlanta 1, New Orleans 5 Mobile 2, Virginia Newport News 4 Portsmouth 1, Norfolk 0 Rocky Mount 15.
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St. Louis
Cincinnati
Boston
Brooklyn
New York
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Detroit
Washington
Nationa
W. L
American
Cleveland
Southern
W. L Pet
Nashville
Birmingham
New Orleans
Little Rock
Atlanta
Memphis
Chattanooga
Mobile
Virginia
Ww. L
Newport News
Portsmouth
Petersburg
Rocky Mount
Norfolk
International
Buffalo Pet
Providence
Toronto
Montreal
Baltimore
Richmond
Rochester
AB. H Pc
Newark
BOL Speaker Seer Eae
Isl
Cobb Tee Eee
Pacemor
Charlotte
Asheville
Wuomroe
Os Oleevo Ss A
C Robertson
Columbia
Montreal Dominates Toronto as Montreal blank Toronto
In a baseball score update Montreal defeated Toronto five innings in rainy conditions while Buffalo triumphed over Rochester and Baltimore led Richmond 7 to 0 through five innings with no other games scheduled.
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Toronto
Montreal
Buffalo
Rochester
Baltimore
Richmond
Scores Between Cities From Regional Athletic Meet
A series of results shows Minneapolis defeating Louisville by 8 to 2 while Toledo beat Milwaukee 4 to 3. Columbus topped Kansas City 8 to 4 and St. Paul edged Indianapolis 4 to 3.
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Louisville
Minneapolis
Toledo
Milwaukee
Columbus
Kansas City
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Post Series Scores From Carolina and South Atlantic
In the Carolina Post Series Charlotte defeats Asheville 2 to 1. In the South Atlantic Post Series Augusta beats Columbia 5 to 1.
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Carolina Post
Charlotte
Asheville
Augusta
Columbia
Big League Batting Stars In Action Friday
The big league batting stars crowded the exhibition slate with notable performances. Speaker led the American League with four hits in five at bats, raising his average four points while Cobb had two hitless trips, Jackson collected three hits, and Chase held the National League lead by a narrow margin despite going hitless in three at bats. Daubert hit once in two appearances as Brooklyn played both games. Hornsby moved Wagner from third in the National roster by going three for four, and Robertson returned to the .300 club with three hits in five chances.
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Wagner
Speaker
Cobb
Jackson
Chase
Daubert
Brooklyn
Hornsby
Robertson
Famous German coffee house threatened by coffee shortage
Amsterdam dispatch reports the famed German coffee houses may close until after the war as Germany runs out of coffee. For two years it relied on reserves stored in Hamburg and Bremen and cargoes from Antwerp. British naval blockades cut shipments, leaving Germany with only dwindling stocks of Brazilian and Guatemalan beans.
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Amsterdam
Germany
Hamburg
Bremen
Antwerp
Holland
Scandinavia
Enterprise Ad Rates Offer Value for Local Businesses
An ad in The Enterprise reaches about 8 000 readers with the lowest rates in the state. The notice urges readers to consider advertising to maximize reach and cost efficiency for small firms.
North Carolina Brigade Breaks Out For Long Hike
The North Carolina National Guard completed a brigade hike from Camp Glenn covering about 12 miles. Commanded by Brigadier General Young, nearly all units joined, some underperforming their previous battalion and regimental marks. A second hike will occur soon.
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Camp Glenn
North Carolina National Guard
Young
Fo Leys Honey and Tar Promises Relief for Coughs
For Hay Fever Asthma and Bronchitis every sufferer should know that Fo Leys Honey and Tar is a reliable remedy for coughs colds bronchitis hay fever and asthma. It stops racking coughs heals raw inflamed membranes loosens the phlegm and eases wheezy breathing available at Mann Drug Company.
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Foley
Mann Drug Company
Street Improvements High Point North Carolina Plan
Sealed proposals for street improvements in High Point North Carolina are invited by the Mayor and Board of Councilmen. Bids cover asphalt brick and other pavements with grading curb gutter and storm drains and possible street railway reconstruction. Plans available September 18 with deposit and five percent bid bond. City reserves right to reject any bids.
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High Point
N. Y
Asid City
Wilson
N. C
W. P. Pickett
Arthur Lyon
A. E. Taplin
Engr
Anderson & Christie, Inc. Consulting Engineers
Charlotte N. C
North Carolina Trains To Norfolk Terminal Station Service
Passenger trains operate from Asheboro North Carolina to the Norfolk terminal with no transfer. Schedules show daily except Sunday departures at 12 05 p m and 3 45 p m for Aberdeen and intermediate points, with connections at Star for Charlotte. Arrivals are 10 40 a m and 2 35 p m daily except Sunday. For details contact L D Burkhead Asheboro. E D Ereyle H S Leard Norfolk VA.
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North Carolina
Terminal Station
Norfolk
Asheboro
Norfolk Southern
N. B
Aberdeen
Star
Charlotte
L D. Burkhead
N. C
E. D. Ereyle
H. S. Leard
Norfole
Rail Schedule for Carolina and Yadkin Line
This schedule lists expected arrival and departure times at stations on the Carolina and Yadkin River Railroad line with a note that times are not guaranteed. High Point and Thomasville times are shown, including an 8:45 a.m. departure from High Point.
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Daily Sport Letter
National
Groveland
American Association
Brazil
Guatemala
North Carolina Brigade
J. A. Hart Drug Co
New York Life Insurance
F. A. Ogburn
Bank of Commerce
Clara Boyd
Carolina & Yadkin River
R. R. Co
Wood
Main Drug Co
High Rock
Denton
Gordontown
Thomasville
W. E. Price
Denton Av
Daily Ly
Chichester
Bell Telephone
Bell Telephone Directory
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company
Ford
High Point Motor Company
Dan W. Smith
Centennial Avenue
Ca Cola
Bett Micea
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