Fewer Bushers Will Ascend This Season
New York June 20 Major leagues face a reduced draft due to World War I impacts. Fewer players will ascend, with many minor leaguers cut off by wartime enlistment and attendance dropping. Scouts seek only top talent as seasons hinge on uncertain wartime conditions.
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Jack Velock
New York
Samuel
Wil ‘Ba
Lian
Wagals
United States
France
Fair Land
Army
Frylember
Mayer Ia
Vaele Sax
Baseball Shine Ball Sparks Debate Across Teams
Sox players including Shore Bader and Du mont Shaw of the Griftmen discuss using the shine ball season long. The pitcher notes it creates a high light floater with no harm to the cover and helps keep dirt off the leather, brightening the ball.
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Shore
Red Sox
Bader
Bhevoms
Dumont
Shaw
Griftmen
Fle
Patriotic Tennis Tourney Kicks Off July 2
A patriotic tennis tournament is planned to start July 2 at the Country Club in Northwestern Pennsylvania under U S auspices. The event aims to raise funds for the Red Cross with receipts over expenses including entry fees and admission to be donated. Players from across the state and beyond are expected to participate, drawn by the patriotic theme and invitation to respond soon.
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Pennsylvania
U.S. S
Red Cross
Hortivd GE
Tule
Sugden Scouting Detroit for Probable Tigers Prospects
Joe Sugden, former Newcastle manager in the Ohio and Pennsylvania League, is scouting for the Detroit Tigers. He is selecting young players, not active, with Nixon and Neil among his remembered early picks. Sugden aims to find a solid first baseman while Burns shines on a road trip, and Harper may move to outfield.
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Jue Sugden
New Castle
Pennsylvania
Joe
Detroit Tigers
Sneden
Uta City
Nixon
Neil
Sugden
Jnamsybarton
Rhe Ellck
Petrait
George Buras
Tigers
Jennings
Burns
Detroi
Ite
Leonard Has No Longing For Theater
World lightweight champion Benny Leonard weighs plans to enlist in the military as boxers in his class face a standstill. Promoters report heavy interest in a Kilbane bout, with bids and guarantees discussed for a six to twelve round match in Cleveland or Philadelphia venues. Negotiations center on Leonard’s participation, gate receipts, and a potential $12,000 guarantee plus a 30 percent gross share.
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Benny Leonard
Leonard
Joe Welsh
Pandelphia
Justiny Nelson
New York City
Ileonard
Kilbane
Ohio
Matt Sink
Philadelphia
Fisti Plum
James Doughlerty
Leiperville
Thimecdf
John Shibe
Philadelphia Americans
Jin Cleveland
Dicker
Jimmy Dunn
Jimmy Dann Io
J. Thorn
Early Claim Set For City Ruptor Championship Test
A local athletics club announces intentions to enter the ruptor championship at city level. George Candiaty says the team will play and challenge all comers, with Barry Juniors and Level Mill grounds set for a key match. Manager E Davis and Emilio Strizal are credited for organizing efforts and handling arrangements. Recent results list Neal Street Vaniolo, Fideral Radiator works, and various club matchups with scores.
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Athilles
Neal Strena
Athletive
Lille
Tom
Yenly
Dreacil Ty
George Candiaty
Newing
Barry
Casta Sthlelice
E. Davis
Level Mill
Wadiator
Cay
Iime
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Reas
Davis
Fideral
Emilio Strizal
Bell
Thas
Iscazam
Ahletics
Unton Workers
Athletes
Terrace Jris
Athletics
Union Workers
Asietics
Highland A
Sadie and Cour ette Quarrel Over Papa Causes Concern
A Chicago News item notes a mother asking her daughter Sadie why she and her brother Cour are always arguing. Sadie replies she does not know, hoping to imitate her mother and listen to papa. The fragment hints at family tensions echoed in the household.
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Sadie
Courette
Henkes
Chicago News
Baseball Results From Tonight and Yesterday
Baseball results show Pittsburg defeating St. Louis 7 to 3 in nine innings. New York beat Boston 3 to 1. Philadelphia topped Chicago 5 to 2. Cincinnati won 6 to 2 at Chicago in six innings due to darkness. Schedule lists games: Brooklyn at Philadelphia, Chicago at Cherry Point, New York at Goason with unclear details.
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Pittsburg
St. Louis
New York
Boston
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Chicago
Cincimnati
Cincinnati
Washington
Detroit
Gibbons Chip Boxing Match Dates Set at Wright
Youngstown June 20 report details signed articles for a two date boxing bout between Mike Gibbons and George Chip with July 1 as reserve if weather delays. Mick Stambaugh arranging, tickets going on sale, big attraction at Lyceum Hall in Washington? plans with Kilbane Wolfe main bout and Sacred Heart church picnic at Lincoln Park.
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Youngstown
Mike Gibbons
George Chip
Wright
Mick Stambaugh
Gibbons
Chip
Stambaugh
Chip and Gibbons
Incal Teading
Llambaugh
Ww. L. Pet
Chicago
Boston
Ce Bee Works Kilbany
Hashelton
Detroit
Louis
Flaser Philadelphia
Kid Wolfe
Cleveland
Sacred Heart Church
Lincoln Park
Matt Hinkle
Schedule of Games and Odd Mentions
Boston at New York and Philadelphia at Weekington lead today’s slate. Cleveland visits Chicago for a central clash. A quirky note from THE STEELYARD ponders ancient Rome with a playful misquote about 25 B.C.
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Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Clevelands
Chicago
Langford Quits Cold To Fulton In Boston Boxing Match
Sam Langford of Boston quits in the seventh round of a planned 12 round bout with Fred Fulton at the Armory A A Langford refuses to leave his chair as the bout ends in Fulton favor. Langford faces arrest later for a trainer’s claim of 1128 dollars in unpaid services. Referee Ktinkel, brought from Cleveland, disqualifies Langford, while Fulton is cheered leaving the ring.
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Mars
Sam Langford
Chicago
Olgut
Fred Patton
Nudean
Wis
Armory
A. A
Langford
R Ehair
Sam
Ktinkel
Cleveland
Fulton
Peter Walker
Treardon
Sherif Kelliher
George Dearborn
Willing Challenges Young Tage in Opera House Bout
Patrolman Tommy Jones introduces his new boxer Jimmy Willing who vows to face Young Tage, following Tage’s knockout of ria Mulligan, in a preliminary for the next show. Willing, weighing 118 pounds, promises a knockout punch as he trains for the bout. Fate and luck are warned to favor self-driven effort.
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Tommy Jones
Jimmy Willing
Young Tage
Ria Mulligan
Willing
Jlosy
Tail Enders Win Game In First Inning
A church league baseball game saw First Christian defeat First Baptiste 3 to 1. Hanna pitched 11 strikeouts and allowed only one hit, a Dunlap double scoring Hammil after a walk. Baptiste managed three first inning baserunners. First Christian capitalized in the frame with errors by Tarill and Williams and hits by Ryan, DeGarmo, and Taylor. Williams then shut down Baptiste for the rest of the game.
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Dunlap
Hammil
Baptiste
Inung
Tarlll
Williams
Ghat AL
Pat. Candiote
Harts
Batthay
Tyan
DeGarmo
Taylay
Il Nanna
A. Ryan
Nate
Ratton
Whitlateh
Q Weller
Christian
Baptist
Smith
Tages
Om Wiliams
Kerr
Billard
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