26 Jul 1917
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Newspaper
Sarasota Times
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1917
Page
1
A split results in a win and a loss in Tuesday’s games. The team recovered from a setback to claim victory in the other matchup. Coaches and players expressed measured optimism about the uneven twin bill.
Sarasota clubs win 1 to 0 as Brown shines on the mound and Alvarez Lorondo backstop, while B town pitchers struggle. Crow Moore and Elliott contribute two hits apiece with Crow adding a single, as Watkins and Brown duel in a low scoring affair.
Elliott Crow and Moore delivered two base hits while Brown issued one base on balls and Watkins struck out six. P Corcho and Crow executed sacrifice hits, E Elliott and Moore stole bases, and Bradenton and Sarasota left seven and four runners on base respectively. The game lasted 1 hour 35 minutes with Wyatt and Shinn as umpires.
Pent faces taunts from seven in the grand stand while Crow and Moore shine as clean athletes. Foss makes a running catch in the fifth and Mack Christie hurls a fast ball from deep left. Johnston endures two jolts as a foul tip and a bat collision. Wyatt’s decision sparks a near riot but ends as a gas fest. Watkins pitches ninety three and Brown one hundred three of the 195 balls pitched.
A report notes Secretary Madoo’s dramatic claim of an additional five billion dollars, triggering debate in Congress about funding, fiscal impact, and policy priorities amid escalating budget pressures.
The article notes that wartime funding has surged to fourteen billion dollars in the first year, with railroads cited as a key area impacted by the increased military spending and logistical costs.
Secretary McAdoo revealed plans for nearly 5 billion in additional war expenditures to fund a second army of 500000 and support for the Navy and Shipping Board. He asked Congress to withhold the war tax bill while departments submit detailed estimates, signaling possible tax and bond measures later this year.
Brigadier General Crowder announced a ruling that registrants posted by local exemption boards for examination are not eligible to volunteer for the regular army or National Guard. The rule follows instructions from Adjutant General McCain stating that once a registered person is called for physical examination he ceases to be eligible for voluntary enlistment.
The Pensacola News notes that after ongoing tensions the outcome may reveal how damaged diplomatic ties will be repaired or whether pieces of cooperation can be reassembled.
Lieutenant J G C Washington of the H E Patrol at Fort Dade visited Sarasota to distribute license applications for all boats. He warned owners that ignorance of the law is no excuse and promised free mailing of licenses after filing. More blanks available through Mayor Higel. Washington can be contacted at Fort Dade.
Leon Pickett returns to St Petersburg after visiting his mother and announces a new minstrel show to support the Coast Artillery Guards. He intends the event to raise funds and bring local attention to the unit.
Six comfort sets are prepared for the battleship Florida in Jacksonville, with 500 sets donated by Florida women. Each includes a sleeveless sweater, a muffler, and a wristlets pair. Yarn from the Woman's Club, knitting by Mrs. Spencer and others, plus three extra mufflers and three extra wristlets, complete the effort aimed at easing sailors' comfort.
The Times could not confirm authentic counts of men to be examined under the conscription act by press time. Various reports circulated and Tampa papers warned a correct list might not be published until next week.
Lieutenant-Commander W F Purdy recently left Sarasota after a forty eight hour visit and returned to Jacksonville. He has been promoted to Lieutenant-Commander of a U S boat and may serve abroad. Friends praise his bearing and physique as he takes the new post in the service.
A government wire from Secretary McAdoo states the time of the next Liberty Bond offering has not been fixed. Banks have been receiving inquiries about sale times, and papers across the United States are preparing coverage on the bonds.
Mrs Potter Palmer and her brother A C Honore are engaged in business ventures in Tampa, marking a notable public appearance and family-backed enterprise.
A government department announces that its lottery numbers have been drawn. Officials urge participants to verify their numbers and claim prizes before deadlines. Public notice outlines how to check results and where to claim winnings.
The War Department bulletin explains county exemption boards for the selective draft. Lists showing registered men in Manatee County Bradenton expose red ink serial numbers used to draw order for call to examination. Boards publish the drawn order and post notices. individuals must check their status and report for physical examination on the scheduled day.
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