Pelicans Fail To Hit Smoky Benders In New Orleans Game
June 4 New Orleans Pelicans lost to Smoky Benders as Joe Bennett pitched a nine hit shutout. Despite a solid effort by Pop Boy Smith the Pelicans could not solve Bennett’s fastball and left fives runners stranded. Bennett and Coleman teamed for the nine hit victory with Smith and Kitchens behind him. Umpires Chestnutt and Brennan.
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New Orleans
Joe Bennett
The
Pelicans
Bears
Bennett
Smith
Lne
Orleane
Coleman
Kitchens
Chestnutt
Brennan
Veteran Wiean Gregg Shuts Out Opponents in Ten-Inning Win
Chicago June 8 veteran Wiean Gregg worked ten innings to earn a 3 to 2 victory for the White Sox despite ten hits off his pitches. Gregg dominated the game as Chicago used two hurlers alongside him with McAvoy Williams Danforth and Schalk contributing offensively. Umpires Evans and Nallin.
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Chicago
Wiean Gregg
Gregg
White Sox
R. H. E. Pista
Dale Wetele Bereta
McAvoy
Williams
Danforth
Schalk
Evans
Nallin
Harper Victorious as Senators Edge Tigers in Detroit
Detroit lowered to cellar as Harper’s five hit win over the Tigers. Val Picinich of Atlanta caught for Washington, contributing in the distance. Final score Washington 2, Detroit 0. Umpires Connolly and Dineen.
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Detroit
Harper
Tigers
Val Picinich
Atlanta
Senators
R. H. E. Washington
Picinich
Kallio
Cunningham
Yelle
Spencer
Connolly
Dineen
Indians Beat Red Sox as Morton Shines in Cleveland
In Cleveland on June 8 the Indians regained their winning form with a victory over the Red Sox. Mays rested, Morton pitched a superb game allowing five hits. Beore notes show Cleveland scoring and notable players Morton and Thomas, with umpires Owens and Hildebrand.
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Cleveland
Indians
Red Sox
Mays
Guy Morton
R. H. E. Weteveland
Schang
Morton
Thomas
Owwens
Hildebrand
Yankees Edge Browns 4-3 in St Louis Tilt
The Yankees defeated the Browns 4 to 3 in St Louis as Herb Thormalen pitched for New York. Browns errors contributed two runs, with Thormalen and Hannah Davenport and Hale noted. Umpires O Laughie and Morarity.
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ST. Louis
Wns
Yankees
Herb Thormalen
Browns
New York
Thormalen
Hannah Davenport
Hale
O’laughie
Morarity
Pirates and Dodgers Split doubleheader in Brooklyn
In Brooklyn on June 8 Brooklyn and Pittsburgh split a doubleheader. Miller shut the first game with a big lead while three Brooklyn pitchers protected a 2 to 1 twelve inning second win. Umpires Klem and Emslie home plate and plate.
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Stool
Burger
Eceson
Miller
Schmidt
Cheney
Grimes
Griner
R.H. E
Pittaburg
Giants Cardinals Split Doubleheader In 12 Inning Affair
In New York on June 8 the New York Giants and St Louis Cardinals split a doubleheader. The Giants won the first game 8 to 1, with key hits by Sherrell Tuero and Gonzales. The Cardinals surged back in the second game, winning in 12 innings 2 runs to none, aided by Doak Snyder Sallee and Rari den. Umpires were O Day and Byron.
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New York
New York Giants
St. Louis Cardinals
Giants
Cardinals
Ro Hoe
Sherrell
Tuero
Gonzales
Perritt
McCarty
R.H. E
Doak
Snyder
Sallee
Rariden
O’day
Byron
Phillies shut out Reds as Hogg struggles in Boston clash
Trier dominated Philadelphia batter for a two hit complete game shutout while Hogg surrendered eight safeties that yielded six runs for the Cubs. Umpires Rigler and Moran noted the game as Reds versus Phillies with notable pitching and fielding actions.
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Philadelphia
Trier
Phillies
Bradley Hogg
Cubs
Crickeo
Tyler
Killifer
Hogg
Burn
Rigler
Moran
Nidring Only Vet on Mack's Roster Line-Up Changes
New York dispatch notes Connie Mack rebuilt the Athletics with Rube Oldring as the sole holdover from 1914 pennant squad. Many former stars have moved on to rival clubs or retirement while new faces fill in across the field and pitching staff. The piece emphasizes how Philadelphia's lineup has been rejuvenated and camouflaged from its old era.
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Nidring
Mack
Mackmen
Baker
Barry
Collins
McInnie
Haseen
Burns
Gardner
Shannon
Dugan
Yanks
White Sox
McInnis
Boston
Navy
Athletic
Strunk
Red Sox
Oldring
Murphy
Davis
Walsh
Daley
Bender
Bush
Coombs
Plank
Pennock
Shawkey
Wyckoff
Bressler
Philadelphia
Samuel
Hog Island
Brooklyn
Reds
Lapp
Schang
Thomas
McAvoy
Federation bars German language at local branches during war
The American Federation of Musicians bans the use of German in all local branches during the war. Berlin readers fear removing German would erase music in America. The piece notes Congress endures summer heat along with 100,000,000 others.
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American Federation of Musicians
Federation
Berlin
Congress
Nehe Tops As Both Sides Earn Four Singles
In a tight game Nehe came out on top as both sides produced four singles. Scorers included R H EB Robe Te sire and others. Cincinnatinrn'.nt was shi On ts Toney and Wingo with umpires Harrison and Quigey.
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R. H. EB
Robe
Cincinnatinrn
Toney
Wingo
Nehe
Wilson
Harrison End Quig
Joe Bennett Shuts Out Pelicans in Strong Effort
After weeks of buildup Joey Bennett pitched a masterful game against the Pelicans, allowing four hits and shutting them out. The piece praises his curve and fastball while poking fun at sportswriters and club life, with colorful asides about army dentistry and the scoreboard wizard Sheridan.
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Joey
Pelicans
Messieg
Bennett
Joe Bennett
Ray Fer
Lil Feller
Tennis Tournament Opens at Mobile Country Club
The Country Club in Mobile starts its tennis tournament Tuesday with first matches at 8 p.m. on club courts. Open to all city players, entries via George Meyer at 19 Joseph Street close Monday 4 p.m. Registration $1.50 for all events, $1 for a single event.
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Mobile
George Meyer
Ft. Joseph Street
Country Club
Spring Hill
Pring Hill Care
War era sports taunts and player callups in a ragged column
A satirical sports column rails at rivals while noting players like Jawn Evers and Benny Kauff join the military draft. It laments Giants and baseball stars entering Uncle Sam’s service, jokes about golf and tennis, and mocks Irish fighters and sports editors.
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K.of
Jawn
Benny Kauff
Outfelder
Uncle Sam
Giants
Jesse Barnes
Rube Benton
Magesy
Sherman
Birmingham Barons Triumph Over Nashville Volunteers
In Nashville today the Birmingham Barons edged the Volunteers in a high scoring game. Slapnicka Bleck Haworth Hoyt and Marshall provided the heavy hitting as the Barons pulled ahead with a two run edge. Umpires Kerin and Robertson.
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Nashville
Black
Slapapicka
Barons
Nashville Volunteers
Boyt
R.H.E. Weed
Nmaapville
Cest Desscccceese
Slapnicka
Bleck
Haworth
Hoyt
Marshall
Kerin and Robertson
Atlanta Cracker defeats in hard fought game
Atlanta lost another contest here today as Hoffman pitched well for the Crackers but failed to secure a lead. Rube and Marshall contributed with strong plays while Buck Weaver fended off the opposition. Memphis defeats Travelers in Little Rock.
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Rube Marshall
Buck Weaver
Atlanta
Chattanooga
Hoffman
Crackers
Ruben Marshall
Old Buck Weaver
Rain Halts Game as Travelers Beat Lite Rockers Early
Roy Fentress out pitched Lite Rockers with a 2 to 0 win after rain stopped play in the sixth inning. Memphis and Little Rock used two pitchers. a doubleheader was scheduled but the second game was postponed due to rain. umpires Breitenstein and Scheffer worked the game.
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Roy Fentress
Lite Rockers
Travelers
Four new managers lead Western NL clubs in rebuilding
The National League enters a period of renewal as four managers Mitchell Mathewson Bezdek and Hendricks take charge of Western teams. Mitchell begins his second season with Chicago under heavy backing after a cautious first year. Mathewson seeks continued success as he enters his second season.
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National League
Chicago Cubs
Fred Mitchell
Chicago
Joe Tinker
Mitchell
Christy Mathewson
Reds 1917 turnaround under new managers sparks strong season
The article credits Hugo Besdek and Jack Mendericks with reviving struggling clubs. Besdek impressed as pilot at the Reds, earning a 1918 contract and bringing fresh spirit to Cincinnati. Pittsburgh fans praised his work, while Cardinals faced tough blows and limited gains after Huggins.
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Cincinnati Reds
Arnaen
Wwer
Hugo Besdek
Bie Oesson
Jimmy Callahan
Pittsburgh
Jack Mendericks
Miler Huggins
Cardinals
Hosdricks
Southern League Results Highlight Rain Shortened Start
Memphis defeated Little Rock 4 to 2 in six innings due to rain. Chattanooga edged Atlanta 7 to 5 while Birmingham beat Nashville 7 to 6.
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Memphis
Little Rock
Chattanooga
Atlanta
Birmingham
Nashville
Baseball Standings and Scores From Dimly Read Lines
Baseball results show New York 8 2 St Louis 1 4 and Pittsburgh 7 1 Brooklyn 1 2. Chicago 6 and Philadelphia e. Boston 1 Cincinnati 9.
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New York
St Louis
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Chicago
Philadelphia
Boston
Cincinnati
Untitled fragments from Philadelphia New York game
In a rough OCR fragment a score shows Philadelphia 3 New York 4 with unclear context. The terse line hints at a sports or score note but lacks full details or names.
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