Graham to play for Quincy amid ownership dispute
The Advertisers inked Bert Graham to Quincy despite a potential switch after ownership questions. Smith confirms Graham remains with Quincy under right of purchase, with Farrell reviewing the Davenport to Alton transfer. Waring predicts eager play as the rookie rule stands.
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Swell Cafe Choice Repeats Wife’s Pick
A man and his wife pick a cafe, then discover the choice matches the wife’s prior selection. The exchange hints at a strong reaction and a playful confrontation about loyalty to the couple’s tastes.
Cincinnati Wins Slugging Match In April Series
Cincinnati defeats Chicago Mondary 10 to 4 in the series opener. Cueto hits a grand style homer with two aboard in the sixth. Prendergast injures an finger on Wingo drive. Toney struggles but limits Chicago. Multiple players logged hits as Cincinnati overturns Chicago with strong offense and solid pitching.
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Smith Halts Ahearn In Fifth Round Showdown
New York middleweight Teff Smith defeated Albany’s Ahearn in the fifth round of a scheduled 20 round boxing match in New Orleans on Monday night. The bout was a notable middleweight confrontation as Smith claimed the victory for his side. A woman’s concealment remains unexplained amid the event notes.
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Poisoned Blood Cure Promises Hope Through S S S
The ad claims inherited blood taints like scrofula can be cured by S S S a remedy that acts without chemicals and purifies the blood within fifty years of general use. It urges readers to write Swift Specific Co Atlanta Ga for free medical advice and obtain the product at any drug store.
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Ehmke and Kauff Highlight Early Baseball Notes
Benny Kauff lauds pitcher Ehmke who joined Detroit Americans after leaving Syracuse and dominating the league in his rookie stint. The article also recalls old managers and stars like Anson Bennett and Sam Thompson observing a steal attempt, with banter over home stealing.
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Things Everyone Should Know About Trapshooting
A bold summary attributes rapid growth to trapshooting, noting seasonality and wide adoption. It cites municipal traps in twelve cities, thirty leagues, and a surge in clubs adding equipment, with large participation gains and substantial investment surpassing most outdoor sports aside from golf.
Man dies by self after smallpox quarantine notice
Jacksonville Illinois April 24 John Lowe 50 committed suicide by shooting in his quarantined home after learning he had smallpox He had been isolated since a friend stayed there and told police it would kill him to stay alone The death occurred Monday and Lowe was found afflicted Sunday
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Shore Weakens In Seventh To Halt Boston Pack
New York defeats Boston 9 to 6 as Shore earns the win over Cullop. Pipp homered for New York while Alexander and Gardner doubled. Peckinpaugh, Gainer, Magee and Gardner drove runs. Errors total two per side. bases on balls favor New York. Time 2:21.
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Scandinavian American Line resumes New York Copenhagen service
Atlantic service resumes between New York and Copenhagen after disruption on February 1 due to the German war zone decree announced by the Scandinavian American line.
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Washington Boots Four Club Standing
Baseball summary shows Philadelphia at Washington in a 4-3-3 loss, with detailed score by innings Philadelphia 600 061 003 to Washington 000 000 030. Bush earned two base hits. Dumont pitched 8 innings for Philadelphia, Bush 9 for Washington. Um pirey Owens and Dineen. Time 1:35.
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Coffey Outfights Morris in One Round Bout
Dublin giant Jim Coffey defeated Carl Morris of Oklahoma in a one round bout in New York. Coffey won the first through seventh rounds on points with Morris taking the fifth sixth and seventh. Morris weighed 224 pounds to Coffey's 168. After the decision the men kept exchanging blows until the referee separated them and they shook hands.
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Cooper Allows Three Hits as Pirates Win
Cooper pitched a two run shutout game for Pittsburgh defeating St. Louis 2 to 0. The Pirates scored in the first and sixth innings while St. Louis was held to five hits and no runs. Batteries: Cooper and Fisher for Pittsburgh Watson Steele and Snyder for St. Louis.
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Denver Club Drops Trion Sechrist and Pike
Hughie Jones owner of a Western league team unveils unconditional releases for pitcher Bob Trion infielder Kirky Sechrist and catcher Ernest Pike. Trion has longer Western league tenure while the others were recent recruits.
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New ideas push trapshooting progress across regions
The article argues progress and new formats keep trapshooting alive. It contrasts the progressive west with the conservative east, urging eastern clubs to adopt innovations, vary shoots, and attract members. It suggests interclub competition where a league is not feasible to boost scores and participation.
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Hand Traps Sent to Pekin for American Sport
Commander Gillis in Pekin receives six hand traps from China intended for Americans and English residents to enjoy trapshooting. The sport follows the flag as Jrapshooting continues.
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Trapshooting Leagues Boost Club Interest and Skill
Trapshooting leagues encourage clubs to join and compete, preventing shooters from stagnating at a single club. League competition keeps players striving to perform at their best and revitalizes interest across teams.
Hand trap makes trapshooting portable for many
The article notes hundreds of sportsmen nationwide turning to the hand trap for trapshooting thrills. Portable and ready, it lets shooters enjoy the sport anywhere from autos to trains and yachts. It predicts a 71 trapshooting tournament in the South this season.
Everding Pumps Trophies to Pacific Coast Clubs
N. R. Everding, famed trapshooting organizer, awards another trophy to a Pacific coast club as he continues a busy season. His efforts are praised as essential for the sport and its growth.
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Chicago A L defeats Wisconsin stars in Red Cross exhibition
The Chicago American League team beat an all star nine, mainly Wisconsin college players, 6 to 2 in Madison. Crandall, Dodge and Snell worked the batteries for Chicago with Wokgang and Lynn for Wisconsin. Proceeds benefited the American Red Cross.
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Western Union Men Dine At Ouiney Café
Manager W Elmer King of the Western Union hosted fourteen service members for a Monday dinner at the finois cafe in Ouiney. A brief business meeting followed. The monthly event honors local service members.
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Cravath Muffs Fly, Phils Win
Brooklyn wins on two singles and a sacrifice plus a muffed fly by Cravath in the seventh. Philadelphia takes the game 1 to 0 with Brooklyn scoring in the seventh and ninth innings. Cadore and Oeschger combine on the mound for the Phillies.
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Medals for Prizes Instead of Cups in Golf Events
Bronze medals will replace cups for winners in amateur golf contests under the Western Golf Association. Entry fees and cup funds will be donated to the American Red Cross or similar war relief. The Protestant Episcopal Church has launched a new pension system for aged clergymen, with widows and orphans also eligible.
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