Jeans Battle for Eighteen Innings Opens Season
Washington and Chicago played the longest game of the American League season so far, lasting eighteen innings before Washington won 1 to 0. Walter Johnson delivered a long clutch hit to set up a run as Cy Williams scored on a wild pitch. Both teams used nine players, no errors, 139 chances, and the game lasted 2 hours 47 minutes despite the slog. Johnson held Chicago to eight singles and two doubles, fanning Williams five times.
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Walter Johnson
Cy” Williams
Washington
Chicago
Johnson
Ainsmith
Williams
Fanning Williams
AB R Ir
Ale Seibold
Ab.r H.O AE
Shotton
Bate Tenn
Lavan
Milan
Shanks
Judge
Ib Pee Eens
Morgan
Foster
Tara
Murphy
Risberg
Weaver Schalk
Smith
Red Sox Rally in Ninth Beats Detroit 5 4
In Boston on May 16, the Red Sox score two runs in the ninth inning to defeat Detroit 5 to 4. Pinch hitter Schang walked, Scott singled, Hoblitzell batted for Agnew and singled, Ruth was intentionally passed, and Hooper lined a single to right for the go ahead runs. Dauss and Yelle opposed Ruth and Agnew.
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Boston
Schang
Scott
Hoblitzell
Agnew
Ruth
Hooper
Veach
Red Sox
Detroit
Bush
R.H.E
Dauss and Yelle
Ruth and
McGoorty to Fight in May Bout at Racine
Eddie McGoorty of Oshkosh Wis and Phil Harrison of Chicago will fight May 20 in Racine Wisconsin. The pair met a month ago with McGoorty knocked down in the third round. McGoorty, now with the national army at Camp Grant, has been granted permission to box.
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Eddie McGoorty
Oshkosh
Phil Harrison
Chicago
National Army
Camp Grant
Dr Burkhart's Vegetable Compound Advertised Remedy
Proclaiming a cure for rheumatism kidney liver trouble sick headache constipation catarrh biliousness female complaint indigestion and various symptoms the ad promotes Dr Burkhart's Vegetable Compound as a reliable treatment. It claims twenty seven years of proof and lists price options 34 day 25 cents 70 day 60 cents and six months $1.00.
Simmons Seeks Sheriff Post With Public Trust Promise
E. J. Big Jim Simmons declares a sheriff candidacy stressing public trust as the guiding principle. He pledges no rotating office and no lifelong appointments, promising new faces and adherence to the people's sentiment if elected.
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Big Jim
Whig
E. J
Big Jim) Simmons
Standings and Today’s Games Across Leagues
American Association standings list Lomisville 5, St. Paul 4, Indianapolis 4, Minneapolis 0, Columbus 0, Kansas City 3 with Toledo 4, Milwaukee. Today’s NL games feature Boston at St Louis, Philadelphia at Chicago, New York at Cincinnati, Brooklyn at Pittsburgh. AL matchups include Chicago at Washington and Detroit at Houston. Western League shows Topeka 5, Wichita 4, Hutchinson 10, Joplin 5, Sioux City 1, Des Moines 5.
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St. Louis
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New York
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Pittsburgh
Washington
Detroit
Hoston
Cleveland
Topeka
Wichita
Hutchinson
Joplin
Sioux City
Des Moines
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Chi
N. Y
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Cleve
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Phila Ae
Det
St Louis
Teveland
Phillies Bunch Hits to Beat Chicago in Series Opener
Philadelphia defeats Chicago 5 to 3 as Prendergast strands a shaky inning but wins support from McGaffigan defense. Fort Sheridan soldiers attend and receive outfits. 25 percent of receipts go to Griffith bat and ball funds for overseas soldiers.
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Griffith
AB. R.H.O.A.E. Titzgerald
OI Bancroft
Gerrath
Bashes
Tuderus
Meusel
Burns
Cardinals Rally In Last Minutes And Win
St Louis surged in the ninth and tenth inning to beat Boston 3 to 2. Hearn held the salvo to two hits until a reserves infusion sparked four hits and an error by Kelley. Gonzales singled in the tenth, stole second, and scored on Baird’s hit for the winning run. Jefferson Barracks reps attended at home plate with twenty outfits displayed.
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Boston
Hearn
Hendricks
Kelley
Gonzales
Baird
Jefferson Barracks
QUO
Regan
Wilson
Henry
Sherdel
Packard
Snover
Browns Edge Yankees in Extra Innings to Take 5 4 Win
The St. Louis Browns, with seven former New York Americans, defeated the New York club 5 to 4 in twelve innings. Shocker walked ten times in relief efforts but excelled in pressure spots. Nunamaker caught for the Yanks and nailed a triple and two singles, driving in two runs and scoring the go ahead tally in the twelfth off Demmitt.
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St. Louis Browns
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St. Louis
Shocker
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Love, Caldwell
Hannah
Walters
Barry in Hospital in Chicago After Operation
Jimmy Barry former bantamweight champion lies in a Chicago hospital after an operation. The veteran fighter now works for the government and suffered a minor accident before complications arose. He may be discharged within three weeks.
Giants Edge Bengals? Cubs? Ince First Game
Cincinnati wins 1 0 in opener as Benton walks then Roush delivers a two-base hit after a sac fly and a walk. New York out-hits 2 1 but fails to string hits. Burns spiked Schneider, Eller pitches well, Cincinnati fielding praised. Bat and Ball fund benefit and soldiers receive outfits at Fort Thomas.
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New York
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George Burns
Eller
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Rave Young
Rf Sear Senes
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I Burns
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Zimmerman
Eaee
Fletcher
Is Holke
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Rariden
Rodriguez
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R.H . Groh
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S. Magee
Griffith
Neale Il Beene
Blackburness
Allen T
Roush Benton
Brooklyn Beats Pittsburgh in Series Opener 5 to 1
Brooklyn defeated Pittsburgh 5 to 1 in the opening game of the series on May 16 at Forbes Field. Marquard allowed early hits but settled after the fifth inning as Brooklyn pitchers shut out the Pirates the rest of the game. Ball and Bat fund day drew over 500 local troops who received baseball outfits from Mayor Babcock.
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Marquard
Forbes's Field
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R.H.E
Kruceger
Cooper and Schmidt
Baldwin Races To Be Given In July
The four day program for Baldwin park annual horse races announced by Secretary O. W. Shannon lists events from July 16 to July 19 featuring Adams County Race-Trot, 2:30 Trot, free-for-all pace and Quincy Derby. Entries come from across the country with purses ranging from 75 to 300 dollars.
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O. W. Shannon
Adams County
Quincy
Fulton-Farmer Bout Not Sanctioned by Portland Boxing Commission
In Portland on May 18 the heavyweight bout between Fred Fulton and Frank Parmer was canceled after the Portland boxing commission refused to sanction it, deeming the match likely one sided. Aldridge signs with Cubs after earlier refusal to join, in Chicago on May 16, finalizing terms with manager Mitchell and entering training.
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Ore
Fred Fulton
Jess Willard
Frank Parmer
Tacoma
Wash
Portland Boxing Commission
Aldridge
Cubs
Chicago
Viv Aldridge
Chicago Nationals
Mitchell
Joe Cobb to Army in June after exam
St Paul catcher Joe Cobb born Joseph Stanley Serafin passed his army medical Wednesday and will likely report for service before June. Cobb is with the St Paul American association club and formerly played for the Detroit Americans.
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Army
ST. Paul
Joseph Stanley Serafin
American Association
Detroit Americans
National Army
Coveleskie Fights, Cleveland Falls to Philadelphia 3 2
Coveleskie weakened in the 13th as Philadelphia rallied after Cleveland led early. Oldring's pinch hit tied and Burns delivered the winning run with a single in the 13th, giving Philadelphia a 3 to 2 victory at Philadelphia.
Rickey laments passing up Hollocher for Cubs
St Louis President Branch Rickey regrets passing on Charlie Hollocher, who became a standout shortstop for Chicago. Rickey thought him mediocre and passed on signing him, while Hollocher’s strong hitting and fielding with the Cubs suggest a missed opportunity for the Cardinals.
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Branch Rickey
St. Louis Nationals
Charlie Hollocher
Chicago Nationals
Rickey
Hollocher
Cardinals
Cubs
St. Louis Samblot Diamonds
Portland
Walter McCreedie
Hollacher
Chicago
Chicago Triumphs Over Purdue In Western Conference Baseball
Purdue was shut out by the University of Chicago 4 to 0 in a Western Conference game. Quinkle pitched well for Chicago allowing three hits while contributing offensively. Chicago scored six in the first and later, Purdue managed only three hits and no runs.
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Purdue University
University of Chicago
Quinkle
Purdue
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Vollmer
Mills
Bray
Garrity
Soldiers to Play at Cleveland in Camp Custer vs Sherman Battle
In Battle Creek Michigan on May 16 organizers seek to stage a baseball game between Camp Custer and Camp Sherman teams to be played in Cleveland. The Camp Custer lineup features several former college and big league stars.
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Mich
Custer
Sherman
Cleveland
Tag Day Receipts Near Five Thousand Five Hundred
Fred Wolf Sr led the St. Marys hospital tag day and estimated receipts near 5500 as committees hold back final tallies awaiting complete reports. Wolf expects full figures in a week and notes ongoing additional contributions may raise totals.
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St. Mary's Hospital
Wolf
Marion County Quota In May Draft Filled
Marion County will not furnish a quota in the May draft of 233000 men starting May 25. Voluntary enlistments in Marion County and nearby cities have exceeded the required number, with 1348 men charged against them but already covered by inducted personnel. The county board awaits possible orders and notes trades may still need men.
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Marion County
Jefferson City
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Springfield
Missouri
G. Sanford
Adjutant-General
Timewell Hints at Move as Stout Seeks Colorado Location
Otis Stout travels to Colorado Saturday to check sites for relocation with potential fall move. Mrs. James Glascow dies Friday morning after prolonged illness at her New Salem area home. Camp Fire girls from Mt. Sterling drew a good crowd Saturday night. Miss Fanny Hoss and mother visit Keokuk Monday to consult Dr Lapstey about her recurring car trouble. Arthur Rooks returns from Missouri Monday after visiting relatives. Will McCaskit returns from Quincy Monday after visiting Tom Clark and family. Robi McPhail, son of Wi McPhail, is kicked by a horse Sunday evening and improves since. Judy Lucas goes to Clayton Monday.
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Colorado
James Glascow
New Salem
Camp Fire
Mt. Sterling
Fanny Hoss
Keokuk
Lapstey
Cara
Arthur Rooks
Missouri
Will McCaskit
Quincy
Tom Clark
Robi. McPhail
Wi, McPhail
Judy Lucas
Clayton
Local residents relocate households amid illness and travel
In a sequence of moves: Mr and Mrs Charles England with two children left Ed Williams' residence for Iowa. Miss Woodruff stays with Geo Bradney. Walter Williamson and Sterling moved. Roy Norris relocates to Norris’s former house and Bradney to the vacated Bradney home. Taylor of Springfield visited Dr Davidson but has been very poorly for some time.
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Charles England
Ed Williams
Jlowa
Miss Woodruff
Geo. Bradney
Walter Williamson
Sterling
Roy Norris
Hell Bradney
Norris
Tayior
Springfield
Davidson
Uncle Sam Seeks All Contractors for Highway Work
The state highway engineer notes funding exists for East State Street road work in Adams County. The plan covers three quarters of a mile of paving but will not be completed this year due to contractor availability and distance from the nearest cantonment.
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Uncle Sam
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