Felschs Homer Leads Chicago In Sensational Game
Chicago beats New York in a dramatic contest with a pivotal homer by Felsch. Jackson, Fletcher, and Herzog star in a game noted for spectacular catches and tense late innings.
06 Oct 1917
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1917
Page
1
Chicago beats New York in a dramatic contest with a pivotal homer by Felsch. Jackson, Fletcher, and Herzog star in a game noted for spectacular catches and tense late innings.
Funds pour into Liberty Bonds as citizens answer the call to support the war effort. Local banks report initial subscriptions, led by small contributions from numerous individuals, with totals reaching around $50,000. Officials emphasize that widespread participation matters more than large single gifts, linking small pledges to national victory and ongoing commerce.
Two specimens of the extinct Pimonger pigeon were added to Stanley G. Jewett’s bird collection at the Biologic al Survey. The birds were obtained from the State College of Pennsylvania and are likely the only North American specimens in the north. Once common, the pigeons faded from abundance across the Mississippi valley. Major General Pershing reported the death of Captain Marvin A. Malloy, quartermaster, on September 27 at a Paris hospital from natural causes.
Fragmented box score reads like a jumble of names and actions. It mentions batters McMuilin McCarty and Salles with strikes, while Weaver appears at TE and Coities at Gana, suggesting a chaotic report of a baseball game with numerous misread entries.
In a late report from New York, American forces prepare to deploy every available man as Haig pushes for momentum. German counterattacks failed to regain ground, signaling a halt to recent gains as Allied leaders mobilize resources for continued operations.
John Walters paid over 0.33 percent for 297 acres of Wilvet land near Adams. The property had been owned by the three daughters of the late James Higer, and the sale was handled by Belts & Frieder.
An imperfect OCR line announces a shipment valued around $1,000,000 consisting of 44,106 packages of tog and mentions San Francisco. The fragment references Neon Wight Here Neon Jagat and a freight context but lacks coherent details or readable names, dates, or outcomes.
The jury found Mrs Gregory guilty amid a contested probate matter involving Pembleton family assets. The court will proceed with the will's validity test and related claims, with details showing the family dispute centered on inheritance. The trial concluded with recommendations pending further action.
Ford Motor Co. reports a note about a Ford son luring its emption claim in Detroit. The text is garbled but references the Ford Motor Company and a tied matter involving tenure and payments.
Contracts received for the cut stretch of the recepyaneanm bridges at Sieston and Them Hotlaw. Major Bwartataader oversees the work with Thy Mondred Cotetrwa tian Ce. Erection planned by January 6 for total price of 426000. County to provide the grucion and approaches.
Washington Oct 6 American destroyers sank a number of submarines in a public information release describing battles where the exact vessel names and battle dates are withheld The account notes early firing upon sighting the sub depth charges and an oil slick after the fourth charge with the submarine no longer found The report details a destroyer maneuvering across the submarine wake and firing while a periscope was visible and a starboard gun opened on the periscope The fourth depth charge is believed to have sunk the submarine The British admiralty sent a letter of appreciation to the navy department.
Fire broke out early in the Cosy Theatre orchestra pit, damaging the stage and several front-wall areas. Harry Medernach owns the building. estimated damage ranges up to several hundred dollars. Manager George Thacker, a taxi driver, reported rapid containment by water from the nearby fire company. The principal owner of the theatre and operator Crohnieh and Afatouk plan to resume showings at the Arcade Theater while repairs proceed.
German defenses falter as Allied assaults test pillboxes and fortifications. The breakthrough reports describe weakened armor and widening gaps, signaling a shift in the siege as British and American forces press the offensive.
The Pendleton event underway at Round-Tip grounds draws notable interest. Cattle entries vie for high scores while exhibitors and local groups showcase livestock and horse talents amid a crowd.
Wisconsin senator Robert M. La Follette challenged sedition charges in a dramatic Washington speech. He denounced the war critics and urged free speech, claiming rights are violated and Congress could have avoided war. He defended citizen discussion of war aims and terms.
Washington Oct 1 The navy department announced an American patrol ship was lost in foreign waters. Admiral Simm fortified the department to confirm the ship Neandered. The entire crew was saved. The incident occurred Thursday morning. The department’s announcement does not reveal the name of the vessel. This marked the first American warship voyage into foreign waters.
Washington Ont Allen Mercer a private died September 20 in Fra uen the War Department announced. Min father lives at Che ion Garagen.
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