Pirates Sluggers Defeat Phillies 6 5 in Tight Start
Pittsburgh built a 6 5 win as Woodward exited early and Philadelphia pitchers were battered. The Pirates led until late when Phillies hitters chased Adams with six hits and four runs. Cooper closed out the inning with men aboard as Philadelphia rapped 12 hits but fell short.
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National League and American League Baseball Scores
National League games at Pittsburgh Chicago and St Louis feature varied line scores with Philadelphia Pittsburgh Chicago and Brooklyn as participants. American League highlights Cleveland’s 6 1 win over Boston Detroit 3 1 over Washington Shenkey of the Yankees earns seventh straight in 11 innings while Chicago defeats Philadelphia 5 1 and Williams dominates the Athletics.
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California telegraph strike looms in Wilson talks
Reports from Atlantic City say the American Federation of Labor plans a cablegram to President Wilson on telegraph strike action. Percy Thomas declares a conference with Samuel Gompers and the A F L executive council to discuss the plan. Meanwhile strikes enlarge with workers in California and across the state.
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Sisler Keeps Up Scouts Faith in College Players
Major league managers and scouts dispute college players as too timid for the big leagues. George Harold Sisler, a standout at Akron and Michigan, faced praise for his all around skill and temperate nature, while his early major league success is outlined.
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Soldier Reups After Leave Calls Up Air Service
Calvin W. Boyce of Republic steps into the army recruiting office to rejoin after 14 months in the infantry with AEF service in France He recently was discharged at Camp Dodge The army worm is also spreading in Indiana prompting farmers to burn fields to stem damage in the central and southern regions of the state.
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Recognition of Celt Government by U S Urged by A F of L
Atlantic City June 17 A AFL convention adopted a resolution urging Congress to recognize an Irish republic self determination for Ireland and hearings for Irish representatives at Paris. The memorial backed American labor for self rule and recognition amid heated debate alongside measures supporting FTC limits on meat packing and opposition to the one big union.
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Ford Election Probe Recommended by Senate Committee
Washington June 17 The Senate privileges and election committee unanimously recommended a probe into the Michigan senatorial race where Henry Ford contests Thuman H. Newberry's victory. The Pomperene resolution from Ohio proposing the investigation was amended to include the primary campaign in addition to the general election.
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Ohio
Stolen Auto a Pile of Junk on River Bank
Charles Littick, a confessed auto thief, faces possible charges beyond petty larceny after police discovered a ramshackle stolen car near the river bank. The vehicle, found in Davenport, shows a makeshift repair job with a 1914 Ford engine and an old Chevrolet chassis. An officer from Davenport is en route to detain Littick following his arrest and confession.
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Noonday Raid Yields Big Capture of Booze
Police raided a house on lower Franklin street at noon and seized 107 pints of liquor, including a tan suitcase of 18 pints and a black satchel with 13 pints, plus three cases of 24 pints each. Owners Frank Michels and B. J. Tucker were arrested as state information charged bootlegging.
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Milo Miller Plans Air Drop Propaganda Campaign
Milo Miller will drop handbills over Waterloo and Cedar Falls to promote U S Army recruitment. The campaign aims to spur interest in joining the air service with promises of flight training and opportunities in air mechanics as part of its reorganization.
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Kronstadt Fort Burning as Reds’ Navy Surrenders
The Kronstadt fortress on the Gulf of Finland is on fire. Seven Bolshevik warships hoist the white flag and prepare to surrender to the British squadron. Forts nearby have allegedly raised flags as well. In southern Russia, Denikin’s forces clear the Donetz coal basin of Bolshevik control, cutting coal supplies.
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Waterloo Placed On Aero Map With New Station
The Aero Club of America is compiling routes and direct lines to publish a national air map. Waterloo can be listed as an air and railroad center if it supplies an aircraft station with hangars roads and facilities. Byrnes park gains a moved landing site and a tent for two planes with improved drainage and field quality.
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French War Office Behind in Casualty Records
Washington reports that casualty figures are now drawn mainly from the French war office and that the French records are over a year out of date. Lieut. Col. Earle Boothe estimates it will take about a year to fully verify the French records.
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Local Pugilist Returns From Army Enlists Ring Again
Ralph Alexander formerly with the 133d ambulance company has arrived home after overseas service with action against Germans. He fought in the Paris championship tournament finals, drawing with Military Police heavyweight Martin. Upon returning to civilian life he plans to resume training and seek matches promptly.
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Milk quota case quashed asked by attorney
Chicago June 17 Charles Dineen attorney for eight Milk Producers Association officials charged with complicity to raise milk prices asked the criminal court to quash the indictments.
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Stuehmer Edges Kelly In Muted 10 Round Bout
Bum Stuehmer shaded Leo Kelly in a cautious ten round bout as both men clung together and traded only sporadic heavy blows. Stuehmer showed better offense and defense, while Kelly absorbed punishment until a lucky haymaker. The night also featured Battling Johnson versus Kid Fiske with Fiske stopping Johnson in the eighth.
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Nurses Vie With Men as Athletes at Camp Dodge Meet
Army nurses and wounded soldiers competed with sound soldiers in field day events at Camp Dodge base hospital. The program featured a 30 yard dash 25 yard egg race and baseball throwing contests among nurses while amputee races wheel chair races and tug of war drew interest from wounded men. Over 150 entrants and prizes valued at 200 were reported with relief and officer dances to close the day.
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