Benny Kauff Ready For War Duty With Giants In War
Benny Kauff, star outfielder for the New York Giants, has been ordered to report for military service on June 24 at Pomeroy Ohio and likely sent to Camp Sherman. The piece notes his prior rejection for Class 14 due to a shorter right arm, then his change of heart about serving. It details his skill, personality, and potential role behind enemy lines, plus the impact of his absence on the Giants and possible lineup changes.
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Sam
Renny Kauff
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Camp Sherman
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Renny
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Kerlin
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Joe Wilhoit
Thorne
Harry Hempstead
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Fort Hamilton Nine to Play Fort Jay at Polo Grounds
Fort Hamilton nine will meet Fort Jay at the Polo Grounds tomorrow at 8 30 p m Bands will furnish music between innings Blumenthal formerly of Philadelphia Athletics as Joe Myers will pitch for Fort Jay while Wright formerly of the Chic Cubs will hurl for Fort Hamilton The admission will be free but fans may donate to athletic funds of the two groups
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Philadelphia Athletics
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Chic Cubs
King George to Attend American Fourth of July Baseball
London June 7 The King of England will participate in an American Fourth of July celebration for the first time in Anglo American history. On July 4 he plans to attend a Chelsea baseball game between teams representing the United States Army and Navy. He recalls baseball from prior visits to Chelsea in 1913 when Giants and White Sox played an exhibition.
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London
England
Chelsea
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Navy
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New York Tops Boston In Intercity Lawn Tennis Meet
In the first Church trophy intercity lawn tennis matches, New York defeated Boston five of six singles and one of three doubles at Merion Cricket Club. Niles beat Pell in three sets as the hub's sole Boston win, while Wright barred from NY team sparked protest over residency rules.
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Australia
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Longwood Cricket Club
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Hub
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Middle States
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Heston
Niles
Englewood Horse Dominates Tuxedo Show With Four Ribbons
Englewood rider Miss Alice A. Dodsworth piloted Woodson's Rose to two blue ribbons and two whites in the Tuxedo Show, part one of a two day event benefiting the Red Cross. West Point’s Captain D C Nelson rode Ginger to a blue in jumpers, while Ormond owned by Frederick deK. Haylor tied for near top. More local society figures attended as judges kept a tight schedule.
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Tuxedo Park
Red Cross
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West Pointer
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Frederick de K. Haylor
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John E. Cowdin
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H. M. Tilford
Edward M. Weld
Mra
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Charles Db.’ Alexander
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John §. Rogers
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E. J. Haney
le Roy W. Baldwin
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George W. Douglas
William Lawrence Green
Peter Cooper Hewitt
George B. Cammann
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George W. Stevens
W. W. Leigh
Alan Ryan
Aliee Dodsworth
D. Lanier
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Michelle Newhore
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Charles M. Allaire
Ch. St
Misa Clara Gosworth
Marjorie Garner West
Magnet
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Jeanette
Misa Barbara Monell
Nieueport
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Barbaceiver
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Mr. M. Tilford
Charles D. Lanier
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Yaar
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Robert Gturgenheim
Indians Win 14 to 7 as Nine Pitchers Take the Mound
Cleveland defeats Boston 14 to 7 in a game featuring nine pitchers. Boston used six hurlers and Cleveland three, while Cleveland pulled off a triple steal in the seventh inning and seven bases stolen overall off Schang. Boston walked eleven and Cleveland allowed thirteen walks in a high scoring encounter.
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Eiapman
Taft
Masey
Moly
T. Birt
Ben Kauff Rising Star Of The Giants In 1917
Benjamin Kauff born in Middleport Ohio in 1889 began pro baseball with Posdensburg in 1911. He joined the Giants in 1916 and after a strong 1917 season with a .308 batting average and standout fielding, he was performing at an MVP level through Thursday.
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Gambling Evasion and Sports Notes in Old New York
A satirical look at New York gambling and sports culture. The piece mocks Sunday baseball prosecutions, racetrack betting secrecy, and the enduring appeal of games and bets through humorous anecdotes and references to figures like John Joseph McGraw and the Remick quartet.
Browning Sisters Reach Tennis Doubles Final at Ardsley Club
Four Browning sisters win to the final round of the invitation women s doubles lawn tennis tournament at the Ardsley Club. Natalie Browning and Mrs George F. Dickenson edged Leachman and Brown 3-6 6-0 6-9. Green and Thurber beat McLean and Chapman 6-2 6-3, and Green advances in singles by beating Raymond 6-4 6-0. Marie Wagner and Molla Bjurstedt vie for the other singles final spot.
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George Fr. Dickenson
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A. F.thurber
Marshall McLean
G. L. Chapman
N Y A C Games Today Mark Half Century
Members of the New York Athletic Club celebrate fifty years with semi centennial games at Travers Island this afternoon featuring army and navy exhibitions. Army units from several forts, the Women’s Motor Corps of America, and Company F Twenty second Infantry parade. An Italian Caproni plane may land with Gino piloting and Hugo D Annunzio as passenger. Intercollegiate stars join races including Frank Shaa Penn State rival Willie Gordon Pelham Bay and Charlie Shaw Columbia in sprint and distance events. Bernie Weters Jr. also competes in the century.
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Frank Shaa
University of Pittsburgh
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Charlie Shaw
Columbia
Bernie Weters, Jr
Myers Forces In White Sox Run That Beats Athletics
Myers leads Chicago to a 2 1 victory over Philadelphia as a wild nonevent of the game. Philadelphia pitcher issues a walk and a hit to force in a run in the fourth inning. Shannon makes a stellar catch on Eddie Collins drive.
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Lathul Basen Pilate Tin Co
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Leonard and Levinsky Win On New York Bout Night
Benny Leonard of New York defeated Barney Adair of New York by points in four rounds. Lew Levin and Jim Coffey boxed six rounds with Levinsky taking the popular decision.
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Orioles Victory Over Newark In Eight Inning Rally
Baltimore won 1 to 0 over Newark in a pitchers duel, Worrell beating Jenson before Newark walked four in the eighth to force home the winning run. Egan Shay Lewis and Lawry starred for Baltimore, with key hits backing the late rally.
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Jena
International League Games Today Standings and Scores
Today’s IL schedule features Jersey City at Binghamton Newark at Baltimore Rochester at Buffalo and Syracuse at Toronto with two games each. Yesterday Baltimore beat Newark 2 to 1 and Buffalo routed Rochester 11 to 2 while Syracuse won 7 to 4 over Toronto. Standings list Binghamton 20 6 .769 Buffalo 15 14 .317 Rochester 17 10 .630 Baltimore 15 16 .484 Newark 13 12 .520 Syracuse 9 15 .333 Toronto 13 14 .517 Jer City 4 18 .182
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Six Tallies In Third Sink Skeeters In Opener
Binghamton defeats Jersey City as six runs in the third inning with two outs shocks Skeeters in the series opener. Game notes show multiple batters contributing including tripled hits by Fischer and Kay, while Maude issues walks. A doubleheader is scheduled for tomorrow.
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Eg Moan
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Arbigguis
Standings and results from Major League games today
Yesterday most games were postponed due to wet grounds. Standings show Philadelphia and Chicago leading divisions with New York, St. Louis, and Boston close behind. Yesterday scores include New York 1 St. Louis 0 and Cleveland 14 Boston 7.
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Trost
Yankees Win Over Browns In Extra Innings A Nine to One Victory
In St Louis on June 7 the New York Yankees defeated the Browns 9 to 1 in a ten inning game. Del Pratt doubled in the fifth to spark the Yanks while Allan Russell and Urban Shocker pitched well. Gilhooley led off the decisive tenth with a sharp center field single and Pratt followed with a key double as Baker was cut down at the plate on Demmitt's throw.
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Cadore to Toss One of Dodgers' 2 Games Today
A double header at Ebbetts Field will begin at 1 30 PM after a rain storm canceled the second game with Pittsburgh. Cadore will pitch one game before rejoining his battalion at Camp Gordon Georgia and fans will donate for an officers outfit with a goal near 100.
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Leon J. Cadore
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Giants Beat Writers Despair As Rain Halts New York Games
In a soggy New York day the Polo Grounds and Ebbets Field failed to stage any baseball. The Giants, Cardinals, Dodgers, and Buccaneers pause, with doubleheaders planned today or Monday as teams await clear skies. Pitching, rosters, and possible returns mingle with talk of Kuualt and Me gra as the league eyes resumed play.
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