White Sox Cleared of Blame in Giants Death Farce
A mock courtroom scene at Polo Grounds ends with the jury declaring the Giants died by their own actions in the fourth inning of game four. The Chicago White Sox are absolved after a rambling, satirical recount of the 4–2 deciding game and alleged onfield misplays. Integrated names include Heinie Zimmerman and Eddie Collins among others.
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Washington Gridders Fear Veteran Whitman Ahead
University of Washington football coach Hunt faces a rebuilding season with Whitman looming. Key injuries, thin reserves, and uncertain line strength cloud prospects as Gardner Dailey Powers Moran and Williams contend for backfield roles while Anderson March and several linemen battle for starting spots.
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Draft Ward for the Army Draft Ward for the Army Chuck Ward Pittsburg short stop
Chuck Ward, Pittsburg short stop and former Aberdeen infield er, has been drafted and will report to an Eastern cantonment as chief hand grenade hurler. Ward’s plea of a dependent wife failed before the exemption board. Pittsburg club loses three other players in the draft. Hugo Bezdek faces renewed troubles next year.
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Star Want Ads Offers Acreage Listings
Read Star Want Ads to find acre age opportunities and land listings. Classifieds feature plots for sale, farms, and rural parcels with prices and contact details for buyers.
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Hard Year Befeated Baseball Magnates Across Minor Leagues
War disruptions hit 22 minor leagues with only half finishing. Leagues like Virginia and North Carolina folded in May and June while others such as Texas and Dixie restructured. Winners include Indianapolis in the American Association and Toronto in the International League.
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King Farrell Bout Reported On Again
The King F arrell four round bout, thought off as Farrell would not make 160 pounds, will be staged as he agreed to 160. The men will meet Thursday night in San Francisco.
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United Press
San Francisco
King-Farrell
Farrell
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Sox and Giants to Play for Sammies
White Sox and Giants meet in an exhibition at 1 p.m. in Garden City Long Island to support the Rainbow division soldiers camped there before sailing for France.
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Long Island
Rainbow Division
France
California Football Season Opens With Occidental
California will start its intercollegiate season Saturday in San Francisco against Occidental College. The UC squad aims to open with a win as it begins play this season.
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Francisco
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Bush Leaguer Comes Thru in Style for Sox
The Chicago White Sox under Clarence Rowland confront New York’s John McGraw in a tense world series showdown. Heinie Zimmerman, a former Cubs star, draws taunts from fans as Chicago’s scrappy lineup battles to prove their fighting heart and surge past the Giants in this dramatic Fall classic.
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Naval Football Team Seeks Generous Goat Donation
The University of Washington naval training station football team asks locals for a suitable goat mascot. They declare only a gentle goat of the William species will do and invite donations, urging readers to send along their animals.
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University of Washington Naval Training Station
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Frank Gotch Prepares for Second Fall Return
Former world wrestling champion Frank Gotch, after a week in Chicago hospitals with a sprained back from a log mishap, plans to leave the hospital and move to the Morrison hotel tomorrow to resume the farm logging match.
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Chicago
Frank Gotch
Gotch
Morrison
Savoy Wins Grand Circuit Race at Atlanta Meet
The Savoy ridden by its owner G. W. Cox won the $2,500 Grand Circuit race in Atlanta, with Cox at the reins and the horse finishing ahead of the rest.
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United Press
Atlanta
The
Savoy
G. W. Cox
Old Colt Alibi Gets His Season Boost
The piece notes Col. Alibi feeling spry as he starts the season. Benny Leonard is called to the colors, and the column comments on the World Series umpires and a wrestling school led by Farmer Burns.
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Benny Leonard
Benny
Farmer Burns
Burns
Rassler
Levinsky Defeats McMahon in Winnipeg Bout
New York report says B Levinsky won a 12 round decision over Tom McMahon in Winnipeg Canada last night. McMahon won only two of the rounds in the contentious fight.
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United Press
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