Cubs Slaughter Braves in Lopsided Victory
July 13 report from Chicago notes Hendrix limited Boston to five hits while Cubs teammates attacked with strong hitting and fielding errors. With pitchers scarce, Konetchy and Canavan filled roles in the outfield and box as Chicago pulled away. Final score line shows Chicago 14, Boston 0 with key figures Konetchy Henry Hendrix and Hallifer contributing.
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Hendrix
Boston
Konetchy
Canavan
Henry
Hiallifer
Unclear Weather Note Shows Rain in Cincinnati and Pittsburgh
Fragmentary report mentions rain in Cincinnati and Pittsburgh amid an EST timeline. Details are incomplete but indicate regional weather observations with no further context or figures.
Ruth's bat leads Boston victory over Chicago in rain
In a seven inning game delayed by a thunderstorm, Boston's Ruth delivered key hits including a second inning double and a fourth inning triple to spark a 6 3 win over Chicago. Weaver's wild throw aided one Boston run, while Ruth scored again in the sixth as Strunk and Scott connected for another run.
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White Sox
Red Sox
Boston
Fury
Ruth
Chicago
Weaver
Strunk
Scott
Chiergo
Benz
Jacobs
Jones
Agnew
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Sotheryn
Severeid
Geary
Watson
McAvoy
Senators
Tigers Washington
Ty Cobb
Walter Johnson
Washington
Cobb
Johson
Matteson
Shaw
Detroit
Dauis and Stanage
Shaw, Matteson and Picinich
Cobb 15 Into His Own Leads Batmen of AL
Cobb, batting champion, surges to the AL lead with a .271 average while Sisler tops the NL at .355. The report notes Cobb's 11 hits in 13 games, 4 stolen bases, 8 runs, and passing Hooper for the lead in runs. Frank Baker notches his 100th hit. Ruth remains without a homer.
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Chicago
Tyrus Raymond Cobb
Detroit Star
George Sisler
St. Louis
Misler
Bobby Hoth
Cleveland
Cobb
Harry Hooper
Boston
Hooper
Frank Baker
New York
Babe” Ruth
Peckinpaugh
Melnnis
Shean
Detroit
Sisler
Baker
Burns
Philadelphia
Pipp
Milan
Washington
Walker
Ruth
Murphy
Talent of Circuits Disbanded to Assist American Association
Chicago July 13 Suspension of Western Southern Pacific Coast international and Texas leagues will boost the American Association. President Thomas J. Hickey said about 300 players, many draft age, will be signed to strengthen association clubs after the collapse of the four leagues. The association expects 40 to 56 new players once the situation clears. Hickey said clubs are negotiating with players, war conditions dampen business, yet the season will proceed with high standards. He arrived from Kansas City and Indianapolis, optimistic about tight games and potential twilight schedules in Toledo Columbus and possibly Minneapolis.
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Chicago
American Association
Thomas J. Hickey
Association
Hickey
Taajor
Crowéer
Kansas City
Indianapolis
Hoosier
Toledo
Columbus
Minneapolis
Johnny Comes Marching Home Phrase Sparks Quiet Reflection
Fragmentary OCR text reflects hopes for prosperity in the United States as the era returns to normalcy. It references the song Johnny Comes Marching Home and a calm, routine life after upheaval, with a nod to ALC.
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Free
Johnny
Pennant Dope at a Glance The Standing
National League pennant dope at a glance lists dates for all clubs with matchups Boston at St Louis New York at Cincinnati Philadelphia at Chicago and other key standings details from the standings page.
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National League
Boston
St. Louis
New York
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Chicago
Hubbell and Bartlett Reach State Golf Final at Grand View
Des Moines July 13 James Hubbell of the Country club and Arthur Bartlett of Ottumwa, both state contenders now in Camp Dodge, advanced to the finals after semifinal wins. Hubbell tied the course record with 69, beating Robert McKee while Bartlett posted 70. Harrison faces Beyer in another semifinal for the title. Bert McKee won the consolation with a 4 and 3 victory over Ted Peyseur.
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Des Moines
James Hubbell
Country Club
Arthur Bartlett
Ottumwa
Grand View
Hubbell
Bartlett
National Army
Camp Dodge
Robert McKee
Ralph Rider
G. Harrison
John Beyer
Harrison
C. J. Eller
Beyer
William Ingham
Bert McKee
Ted Peyseur
J. J.chambers
O. L. Shaw
Teammates on B. R. Five Remain Comrades in Death
Tower City North Dakota report recalls George Stine and Harold Beltman, Tower City High School teammates who enlisted together with eight other youths in the Tower City 16. Most were athletes and train for war, with letters showing close bond and ongoing notes from France. A war department dispatch confirms Stine’s death while Beltman’s fate remains unknown.
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Tower City
N. D
George StiIne
Harold Beltman
Stine
Beltman
France
War Department
George
Follocher Called For Examination May Lose Him
Chicago July 13 Charles Hollocher the 21 year old short stop with the Chicago Nationals has been ordered to report July 15 for medical examination for military service Hollocher is regarded as one of the baseball finds of recent years He is a brilliant fielder and according to latest averages is batting 516 He made no claim for exemption.
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Chicago
Charles Hollocher
Chicago Nationals
Hollocher
Bellman killed as answer arrives in 24 hours
The question drew many lips before an answer arrived within a day. Bellman also died in the incident, marking a swift and fatal turn of events.
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Bellman
Two City League Games On Tap At Cedar River And Byrnes
Two City League games are scheduled for tomorrow afternoon at 3 30. Gas Company meets Illinois Central at Cedar River Park while Yeomen face Clute Grocery at Byrnes Park. Heinie Hartman leads the Gas Company in a likely one sided race as Clute Grocery poses a serious threat to the leaders. The league plans to continue through August 15 despite loss of July selectees.
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Ilinois Central
Cedar River Park
Yeomen
Boxing show raises funds for Ohio soldiers at League Park
More than 34 percent of proceeds were collected for Ohio soldiers and sailors at an open-air boxing show in Cleveland last week. About 8,000 fans watched 10 star bouts featuring Charley White Harry Greb Johnny Kilbane Ted Kid Lewis Benny Walger Willie Jackson Johnny Dundee Matt Brock and Johnny Griffiths.
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Soldiers and Sailors of
Ohio
League Park
Cleveland
Charley White
Harry Greb
Johnny Kilbane
Ted Kid Lewis
Benny Walger
Willie Jackson
Johnny Dundee
Matt Brock
Johnny Griffiths
Letters From the Secretary on Hunting and Scopes
In a letter to Billy from the Rifle and Piston Club secretary, the author praises T. S. Van Dyke The Still Hunter as full of practical hunting pointers. He argues for above-hill shooting, telephoto scopes, wind reading with mirage, and wind judgment for rifles. He also answers on duck loads, endorsing No. 5 shot and a 12 gauge with 31/2 drams of powder.
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T. S. van Dyke
Althoy
van Dyke
Little Valley
Fire Rangers
Africa
Deer Hunting Authority
van Dykes
G. A. C. Crooks
S. D
McManus Bringing Up Father on Dayright 1917
The comic strip featuring E. Geo. McManus presents Bringing Up Father in Dayright 1917 as distributed by International News Service, highlighting a serialized humorous look at family life and social satire of the era.
One Round Jack Dempsey Dominates Three Foes
Western heavyweight Jack Dempsey fought three foes in the past week and knocked them all out in under a round. Tom Carty, Bob Devere, and Dan Porky Wigan fell within 30 seconds, 25 seconds, and 90 seconds respectively, prompting critics to question his choice of easy opposition and warning it may hurt his public image.
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Herman
Herman Taylor
Philadelphia
Fred Fulton
Jack Dempsey
Jack
Tom Mr Carty
Bob Devere
Dan
Porky Wigan
Dempsey
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