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Newspaper
Maurice Times
Location
Maurice, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1917
Page
7
A civilian recruit bursts into an officers meeting, greeting the group and asking who the leader is. Officers question him as he claims to be Smith from the ninth ward and to be leaving, amid a tense exchange.
The late heavyweight boxing champion Bob Fitzsimmons, who died in Chicago, aimed to become an evangelist after meeting Charles Lee in Camden in 1916. He joined Grace Baptist Church in East Camden, was baptized in San Diego, and later planned to settle in California with his evangelist wife, expressing happiness in his new Christian path.
Hy Myers of Brooklyn proves versatile and efficient and earns high praise from Robinson who expects him to secure a job with the club again next year. Lee Hy filled third base in 1918 showing solid defense and improved hitting, outperforming O Rourke, who is a capable fielder but weak at the plate.
Seventeen year old Sacramento High pupil George Schroth is hailed as Americas coming swimmer by California authorities. He posted sprint and distance times including 40 yard pool 100 yards in 0 56 2 5 100 yards in 1 27 and 3 60 yard open water or marathon wins at 3 and 5 miles. The article extols his giant size endurance and natural talents.
A remarkable tie that never ended due to darkness in Cincinnati on August 21. After a 4 4 deadlock, the Reds and Cubs traded runs through the tenth and eleventh innings, with both sides scoring two in their halves before officials halted play.
In New York a court hearing into a Sunday game between independent teams ended with a dismissal of charges. Spectators bought score cards at the park entrance, and Judge Collins ruled that applying strict libel-like statutes would criminalize innocent leisure such as hunting, golfing, fishing, and ball play on the Sabbath.
The city college student magazine College Mercury urges physical winning and athletics for youths during war and peace. Prof Thomas Storey, head of physical training, argues athletic and recreational programs are more vital than ever to materin at sow.
The piece extols Willie Hoppe as an unparalleled world billiards champion, noting his calm, adaptable approach under any conditions. It compares his dominance since 1906 to past greats and states the sport altered rules to challenge him, yet he continued to excel.
The White Sox led by Charles A. Comiskey refuse a proposed spring series with the Boston Braves in the South. Plans for a longer championship series with the Giants fade as neither side seems eager. The team expects to train in Texas and may skip travel if allowed.
The Philadelphia Phillies used only 24 players in the season, finishing second in the National League. Brooklyn and St Louis fielded 31 and 18 pitchers respectively, while Pittsburgh used seven pitchers. Chicago rotated catchers Kal and Goren and outfielders across varied positions, with Pirates loading up infielders and shortstop.
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