Moran Confident Phillies Will Win Pennant This Year
Pat Moran expresses optimism about the Phillies chances to clinch the pennant. He notes a strong pitching staff led by Alexander and Rixey with Lavender, Mayer, Oeschger, Fittery, and Fortune, while outlining injury and lineup concerns including Walker’s illness and unsettled outfield duties. Captain Luderus hits well, Bancroft covers short, and Cravath may return as a key pinch hitter as Moran plans depth across the lineup.
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Pat Moran
Pail- Hess
Pat
Moran
Tener
Alexander
Rixey
Lavender
Mayer
Oeschger
Fittery
Fortune
Phil Boss
Walker
Ernaie
Luderus
Bancroft
Byrne
Paskert
Cooper
Philadelphia
Claude
Cravath
Sf Moran
Killefer
Barns
Adams
Ness Sells to Columbus in Pro Baseball Shuffle
Jack Ness former first baseman for the Chicago AL club was sold to Joe Tinker's Columbus team as part of a midseason roster reshuffle claiming attention in baseball circles.
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White. Sox
Joe Tinker
Columbus
Jack Ness
Chicago
MISS NO-HIT COLONY HALL OF FAME LINEUPS HONOR NINE NEAR-MISS NIP
The piece notes no Yankee pitcher has pitched a no hitter in 14 years of AL play, listing nine near misses by names such as Bil Wolfe Chesbro Billy Hogg and others. It also cites nine one hit games against the Yankees by Fred Glade Earl Hamilton Addie Joss Heine Berger Guy Morton Eddie Cicotte Ray Breasler Carl Cashion and more.
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New York Yankees
Bear
Bil Wolfe
Jack Chesbro
Billy Hogg
al Orth
Joe Doyle
Joe Take
Louis Brockett
Jack Warhop
Russell Ford
Fred Glade
Earl Hamilton
St. Laws
Addie Joss
Heine Berger
Guy Morton
Cleveland
Eddie Cicotte
Chicago
Ray Breasler
Philadelphia
Carl Cashion
Washington
Baseball notes mix optimism with humor and rumor
Umpires risk southward bias while Pennants spark debate. References to Bert Gallia as a future farmer and Hans Wagner’s shoes, price hikes for shoes, and players like Slim Love and Tris Speaker appear amid chatter about teams, training, and a summer full of baseball.
Kauff’s Move to the Giants Sparks AL Talk
Hughie Jennings assesses Benny Kauff’s hitting as about .250 in the American League and notes many outfielders he would face there. He praises Kauff’s stance and power but says smart pitchers would exploit holes. Kauff expresses interest in trying the AL despite doubts.
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Hugh Jennings
Johnson Circuit
Hughie Jennings
Benny Kenoff
Kauff
Giants
Hughie
Detroit
Chicago
Cleveland
Ty Cobb
Big Minors Move to Break From National Association
The International Pacific Coast and American Leagues push to withdraw from the National Association and operate as a separate third party. President Edward Barrow signals the plan will be raised at the Louisville meeting, aiming to keep smaller leagues unaffected.
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Jack Velock
International News Sports
C. W. Wathen
Louisville American Association
International
Pacific Coast
American Association
New Orleans
Nationa Association
Edward Barrow
International League
National Association
Louisville
National Commission
National Game
Cloche Hats Lead Paris Millinery Trends of 1917
Paris fashion notes praise cloche shapes with narrow brims and full crowns, favoring Lamballe style and simple trims over heavy adornment. The cabriolet model and ribbOn hats revived by Lewis feature minimal decoration, versatile for serge suits or satin dresses, with suggestions of violet and wine hues.
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Idalla de Villiers
Paris
Monte Carlo
Lewis
Paquin
Fashion’s Fancies in Spring Attire and Accessories
Etamine and organdie appear in models with tunics while serge and satin accent tait ored costumes. Young girls’ evening frocks stay narrow with new coats belted front. Yellow and wistaria dominate evening wear. suede trims Velour suits. wide array of millinery features many Spanish nations. Poulard fabrics adorn summer frocks and string colored cloths show navy embroidery. The season highlights frocks with short coats and a gray yellow lined military cape. Golden bronze joins new suit and dress palettes. Sweaters remain essential and two color outfits mark the season with bands at the hem.
Leather pockets fashion note from coat wearers
Leather pockets are worn with coats as a stylish touch. Women favor leather and chamois pockets that balance practicality and elegance in public attire.
Sportswear Jersey Jumper For Active Play
For sporting enthusiasts this blue and white jersey jumper offers absolute comfort for tennis golf and other games. The oval cut neck features a white banded edge and the design emphasizes sport only use and easy fit for participants in any sport.
Washing Parasols Easy Home Guide for Linen and Silk
Step by step tips for cleaning silk and linen parasols using soft brushes and pure soap. Open parasol, scrub while wet, rinse with a hose or pails, and dry in the shade to avoid streaks. Two methods cover indoor and garden hose options for thorough cleaning.
Vogue of the Guimpe Prompts Fashion Change This Season
Fashion columns praise the guimpe as a popular economical style this season. Designers cite crepe de chine georgette satin and organdie as favored fabrics and advise remodeling last year frocks by removing sleeves and finishing armholes to wear a guimpe beneath the dress.
Box Enclosure Advice For Harness Storage In Iowa Homestead
A domestic tip from Iowa Homestead suggests using a box sized two by three by four feet to store harnesses. Install doors for a tight seal and hang hooks on the interior to keep items neat and in good shape. Attach a small box inside the door for combs and brushes.
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Iowa Homestead
Remedy for Wormy Horses in 19th Century Veterinary Advice
An 19th century veterinary remedy advocates treating wormy horses with a mixture of nux vomica gen tian root and arsenious acid. The dose is a heaping teaspoonful per 250 pounds of live weight twice daily for ten days, applied to feed with limited bulky feed, along with a salted bran mash to promote worm expulsion.
Unique Feed Rack Movable Plan by Farmers Meili and Breeze
The plan presents a simple movable feed rack with adjustable length and width. Constructed from 2 by 6 runners 2 by 4 framework and 1 by 4 slats forming a vy trough, it can be hitched to a team for easy relocation.
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Meili
Breeze
Plan for Fattening Horses With Oats and Bran
The article states fattening horses can be achieved without bolted barley by feeding oats and bran, possibly with a little flaxseed. It suggests the mares' method works, with more liberal grain and preferably hay over straw for weight gain.
Remedy for Choked Animal from Early Guide
Practical tip from an old manual describes treating a choking animal by pouring the white of an egg into a long-necked bottle and delivering it into the throat with the head elevated. The method aims to lubricate the throat as the liquid slowly empties.
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Ness
Bert Gallia
Hans Wagners
Harry Herper
White Sox
St. Louis
Griffith
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Christy Mathewson
Reds
Bal
Slim Love
Yankees
Indians
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B Dispatch
Aliso
McGraws
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Werd
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Tris Speaker
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Benny Kauff
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