Association to Adopt Military Training Plan For 1918 Baseball
Chicago Jan 22 Military training will be carried out for baseball players in the American Association next season. President Thomas J. Hickey says war department instructors may be detailed to each of the eight clubs. A Milwaukee schedule meeting will map details. He expects a strong season while honoring government needs and notes Toronto’s wartime pennant success proves public desire for baseball.
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Chicago
American Association
Thomas J. Hickey
League
War Department
Milwaukee
Hickey
Asemet
Tuckey
Toronto
Can
Tronto
Cananda
fHckey
Edward
Mayan
Pilote
Association
Tadhgrapols
James [On Mein
Eli
Jacek Trendricks
St. Louis Nations
Taury Lajnie
Cleveland Star
Hendricks
Frank Chante
Cub
Charlie Carr
Herman Hronkie
Jimmy Burke
Wiliam Clymer
Loursville
St. Paul
Mike Kelly
John
John Crewe Wins Senior Class Individual Contest
John Crewe won the senior class individual standing in the YMCA event, taking first in the standing hop and jump with 25 feet 4 inches. Harold Itiley was second at 22 plus feet, and Stoddard Smith third with 22 feet 9 inches. Crewe earned five points. Itiley three. Smith two. Neimschissel one. In basketball, Lutz’s quintet beat Tuley 32-7 while Crewe’s team won 14-6. The upcoming event is the swinging dip on the parallel bars next Monday night.
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I. Green
A. Icke
J. Crewe
Smith
Sexauer
W. Kothey
W. Fieper
Coon
John Crewe
Crewe
Harold Itiley
Kenry Lutz
Harold Tuley
Stoddard Smith
Julius Neimschissel
Harold Stiley
Neimschisse
Lutz
Riley
Mont
Holy Volga and Slavic Quest in Baroque Pilgrim Imagery
A fragmented reminiscence evokes the Volga’s sacred aura with peasant life, monasteries, and Buddhist pilgrims contrasts, describing Holy Russia’s landscape, church interiors, and ancient paths. Olive Gilbreath notes the mystic Slavic seek for God amid ornate temples and provincial scenes, reflected in a Yale Review excerpt.
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Russian
Chekhov
Pais
Volga
Tiepin
Caspian
Jim
Olive Gilbreath
Yale Review
Juniors In Two Games In City Basket Ball League
Two closely played Junior A League games set the stage for a four team race in the City Basketball League. United States beat England 2 0 at half then won in a late rally as Ireland defeated France 6 4. City League race to begin January 30 with Turners and Orioles. Teams likely include M U A Turners Orioles and St Marys Alumni. Merlin Miller spoke for Knights of Columbus. Knights tentative on athletics. Kelly Field team expected in military league. Israel reelected president and Pahlmann vice president.
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City Basket Ball League
United States
England
Treland
France
Ireland
William Lutz
Dullinig
Palmer
Alurray Norton
Malliday
Merle Ethridge
Owen
Tatum
Louis Green
Stephen Haines
Turners
Orioles
M. U. A. Turners
Gurioles
St. Mary’s
Merlin Miller
Knights of Columbus
Knights
Organi ‘Tion
A. Lozine
George Wheeler
Walter Janert
Y. M. CG
Otte Pahlmann
Sid. Henekel
Joe Dolan
M. C. Saass
Army Y. M. C. A
Kelly Field
Camp Travis
Amp Stanley
Kelly
FEW SCOUTS NEEDED CHICAGO MAJOR LEAGUE CLUES
HL reports many scouts for the National and American leagues may lose jobs next season if minor leagues cut back. Club owners fear a $100000 impact if scouting ends. Detroit rumors say the AL club will limit minor league scouting and may replace pitcher coach Johnny Burke with BI Donovan next season.
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Chicago
Donovan
Detrovw
Mich
Detroit American League Baseball Club
Jhnnny Burke
BI Donovan
New York Americana
Burke
Greb Beats Ratner In New Orleans Middleweight Bout
Pittsburg middleweight Shury Greb defeated Augie Ratner of New York by decision after twenty rounds in New Orleans. Referee Remy Dorr oversaw the bout. Greb claims the right to meet O Dowd or Gibbons for the middleweight honors.
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New Orleans
Shury Greb
Pittsburg
Augie
Ratner
New York
Greb
Remy Dorr
O’dowd
Gibbons
Maile Hempel Sues A Critic Over Malicious Review
Mme Frieda Hempel of the Metropolitan Opera House has sued critic Joseph Devaldes for alleged malice in a review of a recent performance. The case centers on claims the critic was influenced by unpaid advertising and prompted by a foreign editor from Chicago. An encounter at a dress rehearsal with Hempel’s ally H R Kahn is noted, with accusations of staged applause and German bias.
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Mme
Frieda Hempel
Metropolitan Opera House
New York Merald
Central Park West
Joseph Devaldes
Music News
Chicago
Devaldos
Mme.Mempel
Mme. Hempel
Nevaldas
Mme, Heme Pel
Tlome
Metropolitan
Berlin
New York
Presbyterian Sunday School Team Faces St Mark's In City Final
Presbyterians rally at church before traveling to the Y M C A for the first contest against St Mark's Episcopal champions of the American League and City Sunday School champions for years. Captain Frank Mrben leads a rested, confident five seeking a three straight win. St Mark's Captain Carl Gildemeister foresees another City Sunday School title as M C Salassx and M F Carpenter prepare to officiate the 8 15 start.
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First Presbyterian
Rooters
Y. M. Ual
St Mark's Episcopal
City
Presbyterians
Frank Mrben
Carl Gildemeister
St. Mark's
M. C. Salassx
Springford
Herman Stops Burns in Third Round Boxing Bout
Kid Herman of Pekin Jr. stopped Bobby Burns of Dallas in the third round of a scheduled ten round bout here Monday night. Herman knocked Burns down with a hard right to the chin about two minutes after the round began, then again a few seconds later before Burns’ seconds threw in the sponge.
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Pworta
Kid Herman
Pekin, Jr
Bobby Burns
Dallas
Texas
Herman
Burns
Pratt is Traded From St Louis To New York Americans
St Louis trades veteran pitcher Addis T Hank and second baseman Derrill Fratt to the New York Americans for five players and cash. New York receives pitchers Shocker and Cul iop catcher Nanamaker and infielders Massei and Gideon. A cash consideration was also paid to St Louis.
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ST Louis
Addis T Hank
Derrill Fratt
New York Americans
St. Louis Americans
New York
Shocker
Nanamaker
Massei
Gideon
St. Lowis
Champion Calls Off Bout in New Orleans Fight
Pete Terman world bantamweight champion of New Orleans canceled the scheduled ten round decision bout with Johnny Ertle of St Paul set for February 4 in New Orleans. Terman said he acted on the advice of an oculist.
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New Orleans
Pete Terman
Johnnny Ertle
St. Paul
Terman
Grand American Date Set for Chicago Shoot
New York January 22 The Grand American handicap tournament of the Interstate Trapshooting Association runs August 5 to 9 in Chicago at the South Shore Country Club. Four thousand dollars in added money will be awarded, with fifteen hundred dollars and trophies shared among the top five finishers.
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New York
Interstate Trapshooting Association
Chicago
South Shore Country Club
Trades Stir Debate as Baseball Fans Weigh New Deals
New York readers await a wave of trade reactions after the latest player exchanges. Star names Grover Cleveland Alexander and Charley Herzog head a list of players moved, with Larry Doyle and Joss Barnes among others drawing scrutiny. Analysts question motives, form, and potential impact on teams like the Dodgers as trades reshape rosters for next season.
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New York
Baker
Grover Leveland Alexander
Charley Herzog
Jarry Doyle
Jess James
George Tyler
al Mamaux
Chuck Ward
Casey Stengel
Burleigh Grimes
George Utshaw
Ularaog
Larry Doyle
Uilivion
Joss Barnes
George Stulings
Ghats
Stallings
Minaux
Warney Dreyfuss
Greek Demon to Meet Shimkus in Texas Ring Clash
Demetral the Greek Demon is set to meet Joe Shimkus, the Lithuanian wrestler, in a finish match announced by Ed A. Ratsch at Beethoven Hall on Wednesday night January 30. Promoter Ratseeh aims to stage top bouts in Texas, with talks ongoing with Ad Santol and other champions for a double-card finale.
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Demetral
Joe Shimkus
Beethoven Hall
Ed A. Ratsch
Adolph Ernst
Ad Santol
Shimkus
Young Dixie
Pittsburger
Shimkus-Dixie Fn
San Antonio
Ratseeh
Texan under arrest in Denver for theft of bonds
Denver authorities hold W F Drummond on embezzlement charges after he admitted stealing about 65 000 dollars in Liberty Bonds from the Dallas Federal Reserve Bank. Bonds were allegedly sent from a Wichita Falls Texas bank as security for a loan. Dallas officials plan to identify the bonds. Drummond faces trial in Dallas after awaiting bond in Denver.
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Denver
Colo
Jam
W. F. Drummond
Dallas Federal Reserve Bank
Drummond
Paris
Tex
Drunmond
Dallas Federal Bank
Wichita Walls
Trust Department
Dallas
Erty
Iallas Federal Reserve Bank
In Drummond
J. W. Hoopes
Hoopes
Atatedt
Army officer promotions and transfers announced
The army lists promotions and appointments across aviation, ordnance, signal, and reserve corps. Several lieutenants, captains, and majors are assigned to Fort Bill, Washington, Chicago, and Fort Sil. New lieutenant colonels named include George Te Wm, Rex, J H Theodore, and others. many names appear with units and sections in a formal notice.
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Harry S Adams
26Th Infantry
Robert D. Carter
28Th Infantry
Ned M. Green
Herrmsy
Deampewolf
28Th Infan
Herbert Borers
James H. Hall
Medical Reserve Corps
Kelly Field
Shetdl M. Teasure
Signal Corps
Eugena T. Swift
McDowecht
Cal
Frederick BR. V Memphreys
Luke H. Callan
National Amy
National Guard of
United States
Camp McArthur
Harr
Untity of
Texas
Austin
Edwin
Craig
Daniel Crawford
Ueutenmanis
August E. Ronareaus Henry
Brownback
Rush F. Crouse
Rev. Johnson
Harry da Hind
Fibyr M.alyper
John 8. Stlesnex
Kimball Willard Huatoam
Justice P Quirk
Harold Tosorfold
Too
Shipney
Floyd G. Leent
Een Taylor
We Wright
Chirones
Waller
Welly Fic
Remeva 1
Hough Jr
Tex
University of Texas
W. Yones
Mirtin Ny
Eee
peTerin
Carrell Walt Area Times
J. Davit
Murry Donoho
Tephert J. Bibert
Kranda J. Good
Janl J. Bockend
Olen W. Noel
Edward D. Normnet
Aare Prussian
Ernest L. Richardson
Lenard W. Shicliff
Edson
Smith
1Yland
Phtet
Tard
Bondurant
Fort Bill
Firat
Linndenanty
Livron Q
Saitzer Andl Hunhom
Aviation Sectloy
Jaffrdotn
Chicago
Irvin C. Garverick Ginton
Witliam
Wheeler
Signal Reserve
Offivers Aviation
Voxt Pled
Fort Sil
Pirat
Grerge
Ghirk
Willian
Dutchet
Folie
Wadler
Svephoen
Davis
Baer Tie
Vinvd Mriekrel
Colone
Davis Boak
Iranklin
Wire
George L. Mason
Frank Df Wolvan
Jon Y W. Tess
Wiliam H. Chinabers
Alden Carpenter
Eiwin Veigner
John A. M Alster Lf
George HH. Aasady
Dudlen IR
Derwheia
George Te Wm
Rex
J. Hthoedes
George V. Gane
Raymond Fe. Tagalls
Harold Scott
Aimes
Hubert
Mito
Rank
Mnet
W. Scott
Deorso
F. Patterson
Seunyi
Testi Ator
Whitey Moretmer Sanderson
Sha
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