Middleweight title dispute heats up with three challengers
Jeff Smith of New Jersey claims the middleweight crown as Mike Gibbons and Al McCoy also assert the title. Al Lippe confirms Smith's bid and cites Smiths knockout of Young Ahearn as support. George Thompson blasts lack of bookings in Chicago and Indiana. Pete Herman faces scrutiny after a controversial decision and Rocaps ruling. Joe Rivers eyes a comeback while aging but persistent.
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Jeff Smith
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Mike Gibbons
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New Orleans
Darcy
Les Darcy
Australia
George Thompson
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Indiana
Wisconsin
Johnny Couton
Hermans
Ertles
Pete Herman
Anent Rocap
Billy Rocap
Herman
Johnny Williams
Jerome Gargano
Pete
Joe Rivers
Johnny Harvey
New York
Los Angeles
Joe
Alexander Seeks First No-Hit Game in Pro Career
New York stories note Grover Cleveland Alexander acclaimed as a leading pitcher who has never hurled a no-hit game after nine pro seasons. The piece compares him with Walter Johnson and Jack Coombs, highlights his 1918 1.000 fielding, and cites Johnson’s own no-hit hopes and records in consecutive wins and shutouts.
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New York
Grover Cleveland
Alexander
Alex
Jack Coombs
Walter Johnson
Pride of
Washington
Johnson
Coffroth laments California boxing ban and exits sport
New York reports James W Coffroth known as Sunny Jim says boxing must be reinstated in California or it may never recover. He has quit promoting and operates a race course in Tijuana while criticizing Welsh and no decision bouts and calling for legalization to revive the sport nationally.
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New York
Sunny Jim
Coffroth
James W
San Francisco
California
Tia Juana
Mexico
Far West
Freddie Welsh
Vernon
San Diego
Swat
Willie Ritchie
Whitman
The Rubber Cored Ball and the Golf Revolution
A 1917 discussion on the rubber cored ball argues it elevates golf by demanding precision and back spin. It contrasts with the guttie ball, noting longer drives yet tougher greenside control, and shares a humorous tale of two players unknowingly competing with a new Haskell ball.
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Haskell
Mr. Jones
Rubber tree cultivation in Africa as a major tropical industry
A newspaper note discusses Africa’s potential to devote large areas to rubber tree cultivation. It explains that African rubber comes from Landolphia species, not Castillas like in the Americas, Mexico, and nearby regions.
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Africa
Castillas
South
Central America
Mexico
Y M C A Senior Class Champions Celebrate Series Victory
Bruce Banks captained the Y M C A Senior Class team to the championship in a three month span of athletics and gymnastics. The photo features Oswald Conrad Carl Behring William Myers Nath an Crewe Claude Fuquay and Henry Lutz who competed in every event. Lutz earned distinction for his all events participation.
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Bruce Banks
An Crewe
Claude Fuquay
Henry Lutz
Lutz
Senators Defeat Browns in Nine to Five Baseball Game
Washington over Browns 9 to 5 at St Louis as Walter Johnson allows twelve hits before being relieved. Miller hits a ninth inning homer for St Louis. Davenport and Sothorn split pitching duties for the Browns while Johnson earns the loss.
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Walter Johnson
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Mackmen Beat Indians in Opening Game of Series
In Cleveland on May 19 the Athletics defeated the Fohl led Indians 5 to 3. Ray Bates aided Mack tallies, Jingle Johnson pitched well despite eight of eleven hits allowed, and Klepfer started for Cleveland with various relievers shuffled in to bridge the gap.
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Athletics
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Ray Bates
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Water-Speaking Trees Drain Streams Varying by Forest Type
Estimates show beech forests transpire about 50 percent of an annual precipitation of twenty inches while a coniferous forest uses roughly 8 percent. The water loss links to tree physiology and forest composition along streams.
Western Canada sport season to start with Calgary fair
Despite wartime, Western Canada will hold a racing season with Calgary fair on June 29 and Weyburn and Prince Albert on August 11. Prizes totaling 50 175 dollars will be awarded to winners across events, signaling ongoing athletic activity in the region.
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America
Western Canada
Calgary
Weyburn
Prince Albert
Western Golf Association Plans 1918 Championship Program
The Western Golf Association begins work on its 1918 championship meets despite the USGA canceling national opens. It will dedicate entry fees and prize funds to the American Red Cross and contribute surplus funds, about $3000, to war bonds. Charles Evans of Chicago had held both titles and would retain them at least until 1918.
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Western Golf Association
Chicago
United States Golf Association
Charles Evans
American Red Cross
Western Association
Yale Captains Enlisting in Uncle Sam War Effort
Yale captains are entering U S war organizations. Two pilots train in Florida. five more join navy or other units. Captains include Meyer Gates Davidson Le Gore Ferguson Overton York Taft and others headed for aviation marine corps or permanent commissions.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale
United States War Organizations
Yale Aero
Florida
Navy
Cord Meyer
Art Gates
Aviation Corps
Palm Beach
Trubee Davidson
France
Western Front
Harry le Gore
Louis Ferguson
Johnny Overton
Holcomb York
United States Marine Corps
Charley Taft
United States
Why Three-Cushion Billiards Captures Public Fascination
A historical look at the rise of three-cushion billiards driven by near equal talent across a large field of champions. The piece highlights players like Cannefax, McCourt, Ellis, Moore, de Oro, Daly, Horgan, Heal, Carney, Eames, Huey, Maupome, Kieckhefer, Morin, Lean, Jackson, Rieselt, and rising stars Cochran Schafer and Yamada. It credits intense competition for sustaining public interest and notes Hoppe’s enduring status while new challengers emerge.
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Robert L. Cannefax
Charles McCourt
Charles Ellis
George Moore
Alfred de Oro
John Daly
John Horgan
Hugh Heal
Joe Carney
Fred Eames
William Huey
Pierre Maupome
August Kieckhefer
Charles Morin
Horace B
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Clarence Jackson
Otto Rieselt
de Oro
Bob Cannefax
St. Louis
Willie Hoppe
Alexander the Great
Hoppe
Wesker Cochran
Jake Schafer
Chicago
Yamada
Ora Morningstar
George Sutton
George Slosson
Cochran
Schaefer
Scottish athletes among war losses and injuries
London reports many of Scotland's top sportsmen wounded or killed in the war. Capt Daniel G Campbell of Edinburgh University died April 9 in the British offensive. G B Henderson of the King's Own Scottish Borderers is severely wounded. Capt J Martin, a famed rugby forward, was killed April 28. P G Jenkins of the Scottish Highlanders, killed April 9, had played in the 1912 Irish Open.
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London
Scotland
Daniel G. Campbell
Edinburgh University
Campbell
G. B. Henderson
King’s Own
J. Martin
P. G. Jenkins
Scottish Highlanders
Gordon Lockhardt
Louisville Race Day Results from Four Thoroughbred Stakes
Results show seven races at four and a half furlongs to a mile and sixteenth. Plum wins the first with Pazza second and Amalita third. Day Day leads the second as Thornwood and John Hume follow. Langhorne takes the six furlongs with Squeeler second and Dimitri third. Old Koe nigh and J J Murdock are top finishers in the next. Old Rosebud and Roamer lead the fifth as St Isidore and Embroidery run, Olive Wood wins the sixth with James Foster second and C A Comiskey third. Gleipner wins the seventh over Irish Gentleman and Billows. Time and payouts listed per race.
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Myrtle Gale
Edith L. Courier
Georgia
Eily
Marie Rappold
Kreeger
Thornwood
Dishman
John Hume
Kelsey
Will Do
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Lindenthal
Squeeler
Loftus
Dimitri
Wingfield
Water Wind
Fleetabelle
Redland
Latonia
Koenig
Goose
J. J. Murdock
Chalmers
Murphy
Old Rosebud
Roamer
Embroidery
St. Isidore
Olive Wood
James Foster
C. A. Comiskey
Bronse Eagle
Count Boris
Ing Trovato
Cathedral
Gleipner
Billows
Pulverized Fertilizers Boost Crop Growth and Uniform Distribution
Agricultural note advises buyers that properly ground fertilizers promote even nutrient spread and reduce handling hazards. Lumpy material can injure plants and hinder growth, so purchasers should ensure commercial fertilizers are well pulverized and evenly distributed for optimal crop yield.
Fortunes In Baseball Debated By National League President
New York May 19. President John K Tener argues that fortunes exist in baseball despite claims otherwise. In a letter to Senator Simmons he warns a 10 percent war tax on net receipts could ruin the game, citing big deals and rich owners across major league clubs.
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John K. Tener
National League
Senator Simmons
Senate Finance Committee
Tener
Ban Johnson
Charley Murphy
Cubs
Charles P. Taft
Murphy
Joseph J. Lannin
Boston Red Sox
Boston
Barney Dreyfus
Pittsburg
New York Giants
Charley Comiskey
Chicago White Sox
Woodbine Racecard Results First to Seventh
The six furlong opener sees Rancher ridden by Crump prevail at 3.60 with Hauberk second and Bondage third in 1 13 1 5. Storm Bound heads the five furlongs with Lady Kilon runner up. Fountain Fay takes the mile and sixteenth in 1 48 with All Smiles second and Christie third. Belle Mahone wins the mile and a quarter at 2 08 4 5 with Gala Dress and Galley Head in the money. Royal Spinner wins the steeplechase two miles while Early Light and Chas F Grainger follow. Gala Water leads the mile and sixteenth in 1 48 2 5 with Sturdee and Pepper Sauce also in the frame. Queen of the Sea captures six furlongs at 1 14 4 5 with Dolina and Cannonade next.
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Hayes
Bondage
Parrington
Dr. Carmen
Night Owl
Storm Bound
Jeffcotte
Christie
Mahmee
All Smiles
Woodstone
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Russell's Square
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Gold Crest Boy
Belle Mahone
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Repton
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Perpetual
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Bachelor’s Blind
Lady London
Miss Gayle
Lady Spenn
Bright Sand
Thorpe quits football in Detroit after offer rejected
May 19 Detroit reports final bid by local promoters failed to lure Jim Thorpe to play football this fall. Thorpe, recently sold to Cincinnati by the New York Nationals, pursues baseball prospects and cites football as too dangerous for his future.
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Thorpe
Cincinnati
New York Nationals
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