Pirates and Giants split doubleheader in New York tilt
In a Brooklyn-New York doubleheader, Pittsburgh won the second game 4 to 4 while New York took the opener. Gaus earned his sixth straight win in a pitchers duel with Comstock as the lone fifth inning run scored on Compton’s triple and McCarty’s single. Babe Adams pitched well for Pittsburgh in the nightcap, with late runs coming via squeeze plays. Chicago beat Boston 5 to 4 as Hendrix faltered late. reliever Carter and Mann provided late offense. In St Louis, Brooklyn split with the Cards, winning the first in 13 innings on O’Mara’s double and Zach Wheat scoring, then dropping the second 7 to 2 with May and Sherdel holding the line.
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Babe” Adams
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Senators win on late triples amid base running errors
In Chicago, August 1, Washington beats the White Sox 3 to 2 after Alnsmith and Johnson deliver timely triples in the tenth. Johnson fanned 11 as Shellenback matched him mound for mound. Tigers take 6-2 in Detroit after splitting a doubleheader with New York. Red Sox top Browns 5-3 as Bresh’s bats spark Boston’s third straight win in St Louis.
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Fulton KOed by Dempsey's punch in swift count
A striking photograph shows Fred Fulton on the floor after Jack Dempsey knocked him out, with Fulton counted out 23 seconds after the handshake. It marks the fastest knockout in a heavyweight title bout. Fulton declares he will not fight soon and plans a period in Minnesota harvest fields.
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Minnesota
War era humor and headlines from a battered page
A mixed record of early 20th century items touches on a famous film star engagement, wartime bans on ribbons and lace, a crime trial involving Marie Simpson, a notable divorce with large alimony, and assorted humorous quips about motion pictures. It mentions Kipling, a Canadian family with many children, a Kansas City exemption board remark, and a pithy riddle about measuring seven quarts. The Western Harvest Fields clergy summons headline frames the closing note.
French boxing customs provoke Yankees in France boxing tale
Ben Steiner, former Milwaukee sports editor now doing YMCA war work in France, writes a letter praising French boxing speed and noting two weaknesses in French defense and footwork. He describes French purses, spectators paying francs, the ritual of victory, and contrasts with American boxing, plus mentions soccer, baseball, and golf of soldiers and public interest in boxing contests across camps.
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Milwaukee
France
Ames Visitors and Local Family Notices Highlight Weekend
Ames residents Edna Lemming and relatives visit, with notes of Rockford and Mooreville ties. References to Thiesey and Strohecker families, plus Meeker at La Porte. Transfers listed for Black Hawk County property, and a fleeting line on National League taxation costs and wage records.
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Black Hawk County
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Dempsey Eyes Comeback Fight Against Willard
Milwaukee promoter Tom Andrews reports Jack Dempsey and Jack Kearns offer a 10 round charity bout with Jess Willard for war relief funds. Dempsey would donate nearly all receipts. Willard has not replied and appears unlikely to risk his title prestige in a short bout. Willard’s recent camp fund appearance showed poor conditioning.
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Jack Dempsey
Tom Andrews
Milwaukee
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Willard
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Andrews
Fort Riley
Camp Fund
Dempsey
Fulton
THINGS THEATRICAL HERE AT HOME PATRIOTISM AT CRYSTAL THEATRE
The Crystal Theatre presents Patriotism starring Bessie Barriscale for two days. The film, written for Barriscale by R B Kidd and Jane Holly, follows a dramatic climax where Robin uncovers a submarine base and proves Sydney Garson the crime’s culprit, delivering a tense performance praised by audiences. A Dolls House at Plaza features Elsie Ferguson with Tula Belle in supporting roles, portraying Nora Helmar as she evolves into a powerful woman. The Avenging Trail returns to Palace Theatre with Harold Lockwood in a five act lumber camp drama based on Henry Owens Gaston Olaf, featuring snow scenes and timber work in northern woods.
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Henrik Ibsen
Tula Belle
Miss Ferguson
Nora Helmar
Plaza Theatre
Harold Lockwood
Metro
North Woods
Henry Owen
Gaston Olaf
Palace Theatre
World Series Delay Favored By Baseball Leaders
Rumors aside, leaders expect the 1918 championship series between the National and American league winners. The plan would have play through August 20 with the world series completed before September 1, aligning with Baker's wartime guidelines and ensuring taxes and public interest stay strong. Baker is praised as a good sport for supporting a fixed postwar tax contribution and maintaining love for the national game as the season concludes.
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Bakier
Washington
Baker
Faction Splits Shape Classic Turnover Risk
A faction favors keeping the annual classic intact despite whispers that some magnates may object to changes as the tide shifts. The debate centers on preserving tradition versus potential reforms proposed by influential leaders.
Athletic Training Makes Best Soldier Verdict
Major Gen. Wood praised physical education as the foundation of modern soldier training. Prof. George S. Meylan of Columbia University, back from France, says French officers credit athletes with saving fire day at the Marne through training and endurance. He notes British and American troops also benefit from trained athletes in battle. Columbia plans undergrad physical training as a supplement to compulsory military prep.
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the Marne
Columbia
Local Births and Notices From Brandon Area
Births add Branden and Leon Kenford at the Stainbrooke residence. Ed McKinley welcomes a daughter formerly Miss Sarah Perk. Local clergy Leamon and Leamon noted, and Corpol Milliard phalz spent time with Nabhalz family. Glenn Van Skike moves to Cedar Rapids for work. Merrill Albert returns from Canada to enlist with Benton County. Dr S S Spicer visits Duluth as his son departs for service. Rose Rain undergoes cataract surgery in Iowa City. prior eye injury noted.
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Milliard Phalz
Dan Dodge
Jacob
Benton
Camp Fike
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Duluth
Minn
Rosese Rain
Iowa City Hospital
Seral
Special league talks eyed for next baseball season
A proposed American league officiating body, including teams Pittsburgh Chicago Detroit Cleveland Cincinnati Louisville Toledo St Louis and Akron, and run by the national baseball federation with U S government sanction, was discussed as a plan for next year. Pop Geers won the free-for-all trotting at Columbus in 2 21 4 with St Frisco, while Nell House stake went to Toddler in straight heats. Fred Fulton said his recent knockout by Jack Dempsey may end his boxing career to pursue wartime service.
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Jack Dempsey
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