Athletics Help Uncle Sam 10 Trounce Kaiser
The United States mobilizes athletic training in camps to shore up fitness and morale. Commission on Training Camp Activities under Raymond B. Fosdick coordinates officials, YMCA, and Knights of Columbus to supply athletics for 1.5 million troops. Dr. Joseph H. Raycroft leads 30 sports directors with 3,000 YMCA staff, building 500 camp clubs and spending millions, emphasizing boxing and football to build fighting spirit and discipline.
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Uncle Sam
Newton D. Baker
Raymond B. Fosdick
New York
Thomas J. Howells
Pittsburgh
Lee F. Hanmer
Joseph Les
Boston
Marc Kiaw
Malcolm L. McBride
Cleveland
Charles P. Neill
Washington
John R. Moti
Palmer B. Pierce
Joseph . Raycraft
Princeton
Young Men's Christian Association
Knights of Columbus
Commission
M. CG. A
Worale
Baker
Stuffy McInnis May Be Sold Over Salary Cut
In Philadelphia the Athletics star Stuffy McInnis may be sold if he refuses a salary cut offered by manager Connie Mack. McInnis, last remaining among the famed Athletics stars, must sign under terms or face market status as contract expired last fall. Mack cites past sales of Schang Bush and Strunk to justify the risk if McInnis balks.
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Elphia
Talessy" McInnis
Athletics
Fgrees
Connie Mack
Schang. Bush
Mack
Ke McInnis
Carlson Wins Technical Knockout in Boston
Harry Carlson of Brockton defeated Stanley Yoakum of Denver by technical knockout in the tenth round in Boston. The text notes negotiations for selling Roger Hornsby, shortstop for the St. Louis Nationals, to the Chicago Nationals, were declared at an end in Cincinnati. A committee for investigation into pollution and apparatus maintenance at 16 Eng Scotch town is mentioned.
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Chicago
Harry Carlson
Brockton
Stanley Yoakum
Denver
Boston
Roger Hornsby
St. Louis Nationals
Chicago Nationals
Cincinnati
Veteran stars eye comebacks as 1918 season looms
News notes Eddie Plank considers returning to baseball while veterans from multiple sports get another shot as war time rosters reshape major and minor leagues. The piece highlights players like Rogers Hornsby, Christy Mathewson, and Nat Welch among others, with prospects and shifts across teams. It also mentions naval reserve baseballs and various veterans planning comebacks, plus aging athletes in other sports.
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Christy Mathewson
Bla
Gerner
Matty
Indianapolis
Bob Fitzsimuuoens
Death
Bob
Grim Reaper
Eddie Plank
Hans Wagner
Pirates
Larry Lajoie
Joe Hineman
Wausau
Wis
Los Angeles
Cal
Edd Payson Weston
Artwark
Laurence Waterbury
Travis
Haks
Frank Kramer
Alfred de Oro
de Ora
Herzog joins Boston in major league trade reshaping NL rosters
In a major National League deal reported from New York, Charles Herzog moves to the Boston Braves while Larry Hoyle and Jess Barnes head to Chicago. Doyle shifts to the Cubs as Lefty Tyler leaves Boston for Chicago, and Barnes emerges as a rising pitcher in Boston before joining the Cubs later. Herzog’s fluctuating status with the Giants, including suspensions and reinstatements around the 1917 season, frames the trade context.
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New York
Larry Hoyle
Jess Barnes
Chicago
Charles Herzog
Boston
Tyler
Doyle
Hants
sCubs
Barnes
Tierzog
Serzog
Giants
Herzog
Philadelphia
Herszog
Doyte
Braves
Two Braves Stars Remain From 1914 Championship Team
As Connie Mack sold off stars from the Athletics, the Boston Braves shed most of their mighty 1914 lineup. Only Rudolph the pitcher and Smith the third baseman remain as Gowdy Maranville join colors while many veterans fade or depart, leaving a largely rebuilt club.
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Jon Bush
Wally Schang
Amos Strunk
Connie Mack
Stuffy McInnis
Athletics
Boston Braves
Braves
Connie
Rudolph
Red Smith
Stallings
Ruerbach
Pat Ragan
Eddie Fitzpatrick
Joe Selly
Tyler
Cubs
James
Hess
Davis
Cruttcher
Cochreham
Gowdy
Whaling
Mitchell
Schmidt
Evers
Maranville
Smith
Deal
Connolly
Whitted
Cather
Mann
Moran
Devers
Dagey
Gilbert
Gowry
Crutcher Davis
Philadelphia
Phillies
Main
Chivington Opposes Ban on Spitters in Baseball Rule
Louisville business manager Thomas M. Chivington contends the anti spitball rule adopted by the American association is flawed. He cites leather quality, enforcement challenges, and umpire penalties as impractical, urging a one year grace period before the rule takes effect to allow teams to adjust.
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Louisville, Ky
Man
Thomas‘ M. Chivington
Louisville
American Association
Chivington
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A baseball scout notes that about one third of American Association pitchers use spitballs. He argues discarding spitball pitchers narrows the replacement pool and the market cannot supply new spitball specialists, limiting options.
Great Lakes Navy five show teamwork in basketball lineup
At Great Lakes naval training station a 25 000 man program forms a standout basketball quintet. Felmey from Illinois, Govern of Detroit Rays, Ayers from Kansas City and Erickson of St Olaf join a diverse roster. McCoiley from Washington University stars for his bank shots while Red Dahl competes at pivot, highlighting team depth and individual stars.
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Great Lakes
Tll
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Ben
Felmey
University of Minois
Detroit Rayls
Michigan
Ayers
Northeast High
Kansas City
Pierre. S. D
Crafty floor guard on Leavenworth squad returns in form
Leavenworth's Oliver college man ELS promises to lift regulars with his steady rise. Slow start kept him from early games. William Ripperton of North Dakota proves aggressive and persistent, though lightly built, and seems likely to stay on the team.
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Els. Leavenworth
Oliver
Mich
William Ripperton
North Dakota
Courier Reporter Team Wins Two Of Three In League Play
The Courier and Reporter bowling team won two of three Commercial league matches with Central Auto Supply at White Side alleys. Hartman and Hallowell tied for high man with 190. Shoemaker 187. others listed with totals. Also notes on local society events and community updates follow.
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Courier and Reporter
Central Auto Supply
White Side
Hartman
Hallowell
Courier-Reporter
Shoemaker
Ugt Hallowell
Haswell
Alexander
Robbins
Brown
Law
Things Theatrical Here At Home At Waterloo
Waterloo listings showcase Matt and Jeff in Matt and Jeff's Divorce, burlesque Some Babies, Katzenjammer Kids at the Waterloo, Majestic vaudeville with The Jay Circus Steindell Brothers At the Bee Hive and more, plus The Mate of the Sally Ann at Plaza, The Ghost House at Crystal with Jack Pickford and Louise Huff.
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Matt
Jeff
Bud Fisher
Waterloo
Katzenjammer Kids
Funny Paper Fame
Waterloo Theatre
Majestic Theatre
Dan Sherman
Jay Circus
Orpheum
Steindell Brothers
Bob Zeno
Eva Mandel
Bee Hive
Jack Pickford
Louise Huff
Crystal Theatre
Bolsheviks Enter Conference Mocked by Teuton Diplomat
A Birmingham Age-Herald item quotes a Teutonic diplomat at a conference jokingly warning that Bolsheviks are nearby and any snickers will be shot at sunrise, reflecting wartime bravado and morale humor.
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Birmingham
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