Chicago and New York split doubleheader in Chicago series
Chicago beat New York 6 to 3 in the first game while Perritt held Chicago in the second as Hendrix led New York's rally. Reds edged Phillies 4 to 3 in Cincinnati on wildness and timely hitting. Braves toppled Pirates 5 to 0 in Pittsburgh as Ragan shut down the locals and Boston claimed the win.
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Chicago
Giants
Hendrix
Red Sos
Cleveland
Indians
New York
Causey
Perritt
Tyler
Killiter
Rarfgen
Killifer
Yankees Rally To Beat White Sox In Ninth Inning
In New York yesterday the Yankees overcame Chicago 6 to 5 after tying the game in the eighth with three hits and an error. Beore by innings Chicago 180100000 000 New York 000610-593 Russell, Finneran and Walters. Shellenback, Danforth and Secu. Ouimet commissioned lieutenant in quartermaster corps at Boston.
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Yankees
White Sox
New York
Wong
Chicago
Pratt
Joe
Bodie
Murphy
Finneran
Tool
Gilhooley
Peck
Baker
Beore
Shellenback
Danforth and
Secu Néw ‘Bork
Russell
Walters
Red Sox
Indians
Boston
Poston
Cleveland
Ruth
Strunk
Morton
Thoston
Coveleskig
Neil
Jones and I
Agnew
Inne
Young golfer McKee setsDes Moines amat record at 72
Robert McKee aged 16 shot 72 over 18 holes to beat the Des Moines amat record once held by Chick Evans on the local course. The 1918 Grand Circuit harness season opened in Cleveland with A Game at Chance winning the Edwards stake and pacing records. Draft notices target Vernon and Salt Lake players to show cause for useful occupations or draft exemption.
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Chicago
Robert McKee
Des Moines
Chick Evans
Cleveland
Edwards
Vernon
Salt Lake
S. Johnson
Tacoma
Ranier National Park
Baseball Schedules and Matchups Listed for Tomorrow
Detroit versus Chicago, St Louis vs Cleveland, and Boston against New York highlight tomorrow's major league card. The National League slate includes Boston at Chicago, Brooklyn at Cincinnati, and Philadelphia travelling to St Louis with Pittsburgh hosting New York.
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Detroit
Chicago
St. Louis
Cleveland
Boston
National League
Brooklyn
Baseball and Movies in Draft War Spark Public Debate
The Hornsby draft case draws public interest as the St Louis shortstop fights a Fort Worth draft board ruling to choose essential work or Class 1. Prominent players may appeal, with questions why actors in motion pictures are treated differently. The piece argues both baseball and film serve public amusement and questions the distinction between them.
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Waterloo
Rogers Hornsby
St. Louis Cardinals
Fort Worth
Tex
Hornsby
St. Louis
Gen. Crowder
Ty Cobb
Hollacher Poised to Miss Cubs Pennant Run
Charlie Hollacher youthful Cubs shortstop nears potential call to service as August looms. His absence could deal a heavy blow to Chicago’s pennant hopes after a strong start hitting .300 and steady defense. Local fans recall his Keokuk days as he becomes a centerpiece in a Chicago machine whose success hinges on his presence.
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Charlie Hollacher
Chicago Cubs
Leamn
Hollocher
Nuiake
Terloo
Holloche
Keoku
Hallocher
Heielding
Central
Association
Chicago
Hollacher
Cubs
Charlie
Iowa Rifle Team Wins 1917 18 Intercollegiate Championship
Iowa University Hawkeyes claim team title in national intercollegiate rifle tourney with 9,854 points. Massachusetts Agricultural College is second and West Virginia University third. Individual honors go to captain Donald W. Price of Iowa, top U.S. college rifleman with 198.7 average across 10 matches.
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Iowa City
Washington, D.C
Iowa University
Hawkeye
Hawkeyes
Massachusetts Agricultural College
University of West Virginia
Massachusetts Aggles
West Virginia University
Donald W. Price
United States
Appeat
W. Price
Iowa Univerassachusetts Ag
Canlett
Massachusetts
Gies
Riggs
H. O Martin Norwich
War era jumbled notes mix with playful items
Fragmented copy shows scattered items from a midwestern newspaper page including jokes, local antics, fashion bits, sports quotes, and a Potsdam rumor of a royal alarm. It mentions Germany, Kaiser, and Potsdam with distant gunfire, plus humorous ads and civic chatter.
City league clash at Cedar River park
The Yeoman and Gas Company duel in City league play at Cedar River park tomorrow evening. Thursday evening Clute and Illinois Central teams are set to meet on the same field.
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Yeoman and Gas Company
Cedar River Park
Clute and
Ilinois Central
Willard Keeps Farm Life As Kansas Home
Legendary fighter Jess Willard settles near Lawrence Kansas living as a farmer. He tends 50 acres with wife Tess and children, milking cows, plowing fields, and planning future pastures while avoiding boxing life and enjoying city trips with family.
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Lawrence
Kan
Jess Willard
Kansas
Mount Oread
Jess
Mrs. Willard
Willard
Tess
Jess, Jr
Johnson
Kansas City
Massachusetts Street
Kansas University
Eldridge House
Ibis
Jso
Secretary Baker to Give Rulings on Draft Appeals
Washington July 9 Appeals from local draft boards ruling baseball a non productive occupation under work or fight regulations are on their way to Secretary Baker for decision. He said baseball provides recreation for millions but stressed his personal view should not predict his ruling.
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Washington, D. C
Washington
Baker
FE brings up Father figure with comic strip flair
FE and GEO MCMANTUS present Bringing Up Father in a 1917 International News Service feature. The strip follows the comic misadventures of Jiggs and Maggie as they navigate class, money, and domestic turmoil with humor and social satire.
Death of Mrs Mary J L Stewart at Atkins Indiana
John Stewart received word Sunday of his mother Mrs Mary JL Stewart's death at Atkins Indiana. She died suddenly after illness Friday morning and funeral was held from the family home Tuesday. Many local people and visitors are noted in the surrounding community notices and events.
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la Porte City
John Stewart
Mary JL. Stewart
Atkins
Inez Effner
Herford
Cole
Ilia Stevens
Kingsley
Lee Estner
August’ Hllmer
Arthur Robertson
Luella North
Boone
Vera Hanson
Opal du Bois
Waterloo
Cartig McFarlane
Neva McChane
Thalia
Ruth
Hillsboro
A. L. Hudson
McChane
Ralph Hudson
Great Lakes Training Station
Chicago
Alice Hopper
Charles City
Robert Crane
Ruth Snyder
Cedar Falls
Selma Schuman
T. C
August Hilmer
Henry Schnecklotth
Pomroy
Wash
Mrs. C. Jorden
James Jorden
Elberon
Effie Stull
W. RC. Lodge
Ada Narber
Bertha Graham
Cedar Rapids
G .E. Stebbens
George Husman
Montezuma
Josephine Husman
Obrion
Mary
Bernadett
Cresco
Nellie McGuheran
Hila Morgan Stock Co
Span & Rose
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Ragan
Pitsburgh
Ragin
Comstock
Gino
Sanders
Wilson
Ders
Schmidt
Stanage
Cobb
Heilman
Kallio
Cunningham
Yelle
Geary
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Ray Keating
St. Paul
American Association
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Hugh Walker
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Indiaria
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Baseball
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Ollogher
Mitchell
Iowa
Russia
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Mre. Button
George Lonmimell
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Decatur
Max Williams
Joe Jackson
Sox
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Potsdam
Risberg
Youne Lacy
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Papa
Tya
Pottawattomie County
Geo. McMantus
International News Service
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J. Miller
London
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