Woodman Winstrot Leads In Hard Fought 1917 Board of Commerce
In Detroit on July 25 the 1917 Board of Commerce stake produced a tight contest over six heats. Ben Ali driven by C. E. Pittman of Trenton captured the winner’s share of 5000 in a $5 purse race, with The Woodman showing pace by coming from behind to win the 2:12 trot and set the pace in the other heats. Prince Rupert skated to a deciding heat win after a fast stretch run, while Haiev C. and others battled through several heats along with a field of 15 entries. Other notable finishes included The Savoy in the 2:12 pace, while Peter G and Oregon Hal featured in the smaller purses.
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Detroit
Board of Commerce
Ben Ali
C. E. Pittman
Trenton
Woodman
Prince Rupert
Haiev C
Ben
the Savoy
Active Guy
Peter G
Oregon
Hal
Hall, Jr
Thomas Earl
Peter Look
Tea Spring
General Todd
Dr. Burns, Jr
Loval W
Peter Pointer
the Woodman
Alcy D
Lord Talbot
Boris Watts
Bacelli
Mabel
Lizzie Worthy
Jack Mooney
Glenwood B
John G
Wor
Haley C
Baxter Lou
Peggy C
Peggy C., Direct Bill, Tramp
Eel Direct
John R. Braden
Trampquick
Ahlan Simmons
Royal McKinney
Brown Gentry
Sunburn Pointer
Barclewood
Florence Peters
Cards Win Fourth In Row From Philadelphia
St Louis took a 3 to 0 road win over Philadelphia, marking their fourth straight victory. Meadows held the Phillies to four scattered hits, while Alexander struck out nine and fanned Cruise three times. Errors behind Alexander helped St Louis score two runs in a steady win.
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Philadelphia
St. Louis
Meadows
Alexander
R.H.E. St. Louis
Gonzales
Snyder
Oeschger
Killifer
Hendrix's pitching wins for Chicago over Boston
Chicago defeats Boston 3 to 0 as Hendrix limits hits and Williams makes key catches. Tyler matches Hendrix in hits allowed but falters in clutch moments amid timely Chicago hitting and defensive plays.
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Hendrix
Chicago
Williams
Boston
Tyler
Giants Take Series Win Over Pirates 6 2
New York tops Pittsburgh 6 to 2 to take three of four in the series. The Giants score four runs in the third inning after Miller is knocked out, aided by six hits and a sacrifice fly. Kilduff and Zimmerman shine on defense as New York relievers close out the win.
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New York
Pittsburgh Thesday
Miller
Oif Kilduff
Zimmerman
R.W._E
Pittsburgh
Miller, Steele
Fischer
Perritt, Anderson and Rariden
Cleveland
AE Graney
Chapman
Speaker
Ever Tage Roth
Wambshanss
Q. Turner
Harris
Settee
jEvans
Billings
Coveleskie
Smith
Lambeth
Washington
Ab.r.h.o
Judge
Ibesha Saseee
Foster
Milan
Rice
Gi Shanks
Er Beren
Leonard
Menoskey
Ainsmith
Johnson Pate
Johnson
Connolly
Hildebrand
Club Standings and Records in Early Baseball Leagues
American Association standings show Columbus 4-10-6, Kansas City 6-12-4, Toledo 7-13-0, Minneapolis 1-7-3, Indianapolis 1-4-0, St. Paul 2-5-0, Louisville 4-8-1, Milwaukee 2-10-3. Western League includes Des Moines 4-7-2, Wichita 8-8-1, Omaha 4-10-1, Denver 2-5-4, Sioux City 5-8-2, Hutchinson 6-12-3, Lincoln 0-4-3, Joplin 9-1-0, forfeit.
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American Association
Columbus
Kansas City
Toledo
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Louisville
Milwaukee
Des Moines
Wichita
Omaha
Denver
Sioux City
Hutchinson
Lincoln
Joplin
Sport Notes Highlight Military Service And Tennis Fundraisers
Dr Jay Andrews former Cedar Rapids manager joins the medical reserve corps of the army. Exhibition tennis matches in Kansas City September 20 and 21 raise funds for three ambulance sections run by players. Michael J Kelley St Paul manager contemplates service after the season and possibly a reserve commission. James J Callahan Pittsburgh ex manager ends season plans rest in Chicago with a possible future return.
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Jay Andrews
Cedar Rapids Club
Central Association
Medical Reserve Corps of
Army
American Red Cross
Kansas City
National Lawn Tennis Association
Michael J. Kelley
St. Paul
Quartermaster’s Department
Kelley
Officers’ Reserve
James J. Callahan
Pittsburgh Nationals
Callahan
Chicago
Washington Beats Cleveland In Pitchers Duel 2-0
Washington won 2 to 0 at home in a six game set opening pitchers duel between Johnson and Coveleskie. Johnson walked Graney for Cleveland’s run in the first inning. Johnson’s lone pass set up the run.
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Washington
Cleveland
Johnson
Coveleskie
Graney
Cincinnati Takes Five Tilts From Robins
Cincinnati beat Brooklyn 6 to 5 in ten innings as Clark's pinch triple tied the game in the ninth and Kopf doubled. Roush drove in the winning run with a sacrifice fly in the tenth after an error. Stengel homered for Brooklyn. Pitcher Rudolph Kallio of Des Moines led Western league in winning percentage and low earned runs, with 18 wins and 6 losses and 1.54 ERA.
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Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Clark
Wingo
Kopf
Roush
O.ae
Groh
Krupf
Roush ci
Chase Towo
Griffith Rtoo
Neale If
MecKeehnie
Regan
Dore
Ab.r.h. C. A. E. Olson
Miller Co
Cheney P
Coombs
Ring
Cheney
Stengel
Mowrey
Miller
Daubert
Eller
Esler
Byron
Quigley
Rudolph Kallio
Des Moines
Detroit Americans
Kallie
Indiana Coach Stiehm to Attend NCAA War Meeting
Edward E Stichm director of Athletics at Indiana University will represent Indiana at the National Collegiate Athletic Association meeting in Washington D C August 2. The discussion will cover continuing athletics during the war and whether freshmen may participate in intercollegiate sports. Indiana supports continuing athletics and Stiehm likely will push the freshman participation proposal. Western Conference rules currently bar freshmen from play.
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Edward E. Stichm
Indiana University
Indiana
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Washington, D. C
Stiehm
Rain Halts Griggsville Fair Program Again
Five races were on the Griggsville Illinois Valley Fair card as heavy rain forced a reduced schedule. Heats from Tuesday’s 2:30 trot and 2:20 pace were run today, with Black Diamond winning two heats in the 2:30 trot for $400 purses and Missouri Earl taking two heats in the 2:20 pace. Oth ers finish placings listed. A special Quincy train runs daily to the fair, 9:10 a.m. departure and 8:23 p.m. return.
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Griggsville
Black Diamond
Zolock
W. FP. Ervin
Sedalia
Miss Colorado, & m
Colorado E
Peterson
Pat Landit
Charlie McGregor
Naudit
Setshpeal Tana Baty
Mohavna
B. m
Mabel
Warden
Missouri Earl
Earl
T. E. Lane
Quincy
Green
Selpo
Sirpol
Ervin
Princess At Law
Constancio
Mitten
Highland Busy Week Promises Big Activities At Park
Highland hosts a trio of major events next week starting with Children’s Day offering free rides, pool time and refreshments for kids plus Kiddyland attractions. July 61 features Carriage and Wagon Makers outing, Musicians Union picnic with 150 member orchestra, and a celebrated Sunday Symphony concert. Roy Moore vs Johnny Ertle boxing match slated for July 30 at Lexington Park.
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Highland
Kiddyland
Carriage and Wagon Makers’ Association
Musicans’ Union
Johnny Ertle
St. Paul
Roy Moore
Lexington Park
Photoplays Today at Savoy and more
Princess Enid Bennett stars in The Girl Glory The Wheel of Woe. Savoy features Mignon Anderson in The Phantom's Secret Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran present To Oblige a Vampire Gem Ruby Miller appears in Land of Nowhere Billie Rhodes headlines When Billie Took the Count Family Fritzy Ridgeway and Jack Mulhall in High Speed Belasco Earle Williams stars in The Maelstrom Quincy Robert Warwick presents Sudden Riches Star Wallace Reid headlines The World Apart.
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Princess
Enid Bennett
Savoy
Mignon Anderson
Eddie Lyons
Lee Moran
Gem
Ruby Miller
Robert Warwick
Wallace Reid
Sudden Riches at Quincy Theater Featuring Robert Warwick
Robert Warwick headlines the Quincy theater attraction Sudden Riches a tale about the sudden arrival of a large fortune and the ensuing changes in a man’s life the story explores how wealth affects characters and social dynamics on and off the stage.
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Robert Warwick
Thrifty couple returns to family life after estrangement
A husband and wife once led a frugal, upright life drift into dissipation as fashionable high fliers. Their deep love for their child rekindles the sense of family, guiding them to abandon their estranged ways and reunite in a happier home.
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Kip
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AB. Rho
AB. Flack
Ees
Walter
Davie
Zeider
AF Merkle
Deal
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Esau
Wortman
Dilhoefer
Powell
Rehe
Reilly
Konetchy
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iTyler
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Williame
Dilheefer
Flack
Merkle
Wertman
Merke
Rawlings
Bates
Klem
Bransfield
Giants
Pirates
Wn A
Ee Seaee
Gates
Stu Louis
Eeaee
Sete
Chica
Losten AQ
Cleveland Rr We
Wash
Bklyn
Pitts
Dey
Phila
Chgo
Yori St. L
Bost
Sport Notes
Anheuser-Busch
Anheuser-Busch Branch
Quincy, Ill
Senators
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Robins
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Epument Drapmatic Artist
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Ricres
Griggsville Fair
Missouri
Musicians’ Union
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Broadway
Fritzy Ridgeway
Jack Mulhall
Universal Screen Magazine
Land OF
Nowhere
Sike Rhodes
Mary
Miknon Andersen
Reel
Red Feather
Eddie Lyons and
Peter £. Pinkelman
Prop
Quincy Theater
William A. Brady
Brady
William Fox
Valeska Suratt
Lillian Walker
Sally
Voolvil
Red Rose Club
Symphony Orchestra
Carriage & Wagon Makers’ Association
Union Picnic
Rca
Davlign
Jac Pringard
FAY Pecatures
LA Grange
G. W. Hill
LaGrange
Hille Concert Orchestra
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