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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1919
Page
3
The report notes a smaller turnout than the previous day and suggests Hart will lead a discouraged team for the remainder of the season. It remarks that New York fans lost hope after the mauling and imagines John McGraw seeking stars like Ty Cobb Walter Jonni and Tris Speaker in the American league.
At a mass meeting of car repairers, International President James Patterson assailed radicalism and I W W influence. He faced hostility but his speech shifted opinion, and the assembly voted that the 27,000 striking shopmen should return to work while grievances are settled by international officers.
The Giants stage a comeback after dropping a double header to their Chicago rivals opening the series. In the second game Cadore allowed five hits as Chicago posted decisive scores while Brooklyn batters struggled. Batteries included Alexander and Killefer for the Giants and Bailey Carter Kil lefer Cadore Krueger for Chicago.
Coast League results from Los Angeles Seattle Oakland and Portland with line scores and batteries listed. Also a note from Philadelphia August 14 about Grand Circuit trotting events postponed due to rain and a double program planned for tomorrow and Saturday.
In New York on August 14 the New York Nationals won both games of a doubleheader against Cincinnati. Game one ended 2-1 in 14 innings after a pitchers duel between Toney and Ring, while game two saw New York prevail 9-8 amid a benches-wide dispute as Luque and Benton were involved in a heated incident. Cincinnati’s lead over New York narrowed to four and a half games.
St. Louis split a Philadelphia doubleheader 4 2 and 6 3 with Cravath delivering a homer in the first game and driving in two runs in the second. In Brooklyn Chicago split a twin bill 2 0 and 1 0, in a pair of unusually quick games.
The city issued about 100 licenses for 2.75 percent beer as bars reopen for crowds at all hours. Sales began Tuesday, and for the first time in city history no drunkenness was recorded on the police court dockets. An English scientist says he perfected a method to withdraw metals from blood by electrolysis.
New York wins 15 inning struggle with Tigers by extra base hits. Mays ejected after dispute as Detroit Park crowd watches tense extra inning clash involving stars from both teams.
In Detroit on August 14, New York broke a tie in the 15th inning after drawing a walk, then Ayers allowed two extra base hits following a pass. Ward was walked, Vick hit a triple, and Baker a double to push the visitors ahead 6 to 4. Mays pitched nine, was ejected for throwing a bat, and the Mets outlasted Detroit in a long 15 inning pitcher’s duel.
Boston defeated Chicago 15 to 6 in Chicago as Cicotte and Kerr failed to stem the visitors hits. Babe Ruth belted his 17th home run. Scoring summary lists Russell Schaun McNeil and others on Chicago’s side with pitchers Cicotte Kerr Sullivan Lynn Schalk.
Cleveland takes the first game of the series 4 to 3 over Washington with a ninth inning rally. Thomas receives a pass, Uhle sacrifices, and Morris doubles to seal the victory. Batteries Erickson Gharrity Picinich Jasper Uhle O Neil Thomas. Also: St Louis beats Philadelphia 6 to 1 as Naylor falters and the hits come in four innings. Perkins Gallia Severid.
Razz Berry notes New York backers fill Polo Grounds as Giants gain advantage after a double victory over Cincinnati. He says the Reds need to win one game to keep the series in doubt, with the next meetings set for September in Cincinnati, and Barnes likely starting on the mound for one game.
Tourists passing through Twin Falls seek future homes as city park camping extends to two or three days. J M Miller and family from Moldysville Neb arrived last night and plan to stay until Sunday while seeking a good farming country. Miller praises Idaho but cites bad roads as a drawback. R C Fuller and wife from Republic Kans camp here awaiting Boise relatives and a potential relocate, leaving this morning if a suitable site is found.
MISS THERNA LINCOLN expresses gratitude to friends for loyal support and pride in winning the prize. She also thanks The Chronicle management for fairness in conducting the Big Campaign.
Postmaster M. A. Stronk reports a postal department telegram about a mailed price list of army goods to be marketed. He expects the list Saturday and doubts major price reductions compared to Twin Falls stores due to parcel post rates. He will publish prices for items once parcel post is paid. Purchases in Twin Falls will be delivered to the post office from San Francisco.
Charlie Schmidt, manager of the Sioux City baseball club in the Western league, resigned today to President Eels. Eels named Herb Moran, an outfielder who had been covering third base for the Indians, as manager.
The Methodist Women's Home Missionary society held its annual picnic at Mrs. McNew's home. After lunch, a business meeting occurred with lesson by Mrs. T. F. Warner. Miss Elsie Hill and Miss Fannie Hill sang as guests and spoke on Deaconess Training in Kansas City. The group voted to donate $600 to a new building for the school.
Two French scientists contend that a raw food diet increases the white blood corpuscles, which play an important part in combating disease germs.
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