AOHN S FORCES OPEN ATTACK ON ANDREWS FORT
Burlington war correspondent reports an advance on the enemy camp at Waterloo as Allied forces under Duke Hayden Bluecher Rohn move from Burlington. They expect a three day battle with entrenchments, reserves, and heavy artillery as Napoleon Andrews faces the oncoming assault.
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Burlington
Waterloo
Duke of Wellington
Napoleon
Duke Hayden
Bluecher Rohn
Napoleon Andrews
Belgium
Bluecher Rolin
Miller
Grover Baickley
Watson
Hamburger
Blank
Kelley
McGlade
Hold
Harmon
Martian
Lunte
Leonard
Lowther
Meinert
Bluether
Wellington
Barchley
Altho
Baichey
Blunk
Army Corps of Wellington
Harden
Cedar Rani
Bunny Shortstop Becomes Pitcher in Cedar Rapids
In Cedar Rapids Jimmy Hamilton shakes up the Bun nies pennant race team by releasing Flagg and Fowler and signing Park for second base. Augustusand Park will open with Park at second and Augustus at short, while Seibold remains, likely earning a permanent spot. Seibold will be used as a pitcher though the former shortstop shows promise as a pitcher with more stuff than any Bunny. Hamilton aims to convert him and contends Fred Moore has been trying.
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Cedar Rapids
Mark Manareer
Jimmy Hamilton
Flagg
Fowler
Park
Augustus
Seibold
Hamilton
Fred Moore
Bunnies
Ludwig
Cathhers
Hoffman
Melsinger
Buttle
Seeger
Torkelson
Fulton
Parks
Marr
Collins
Howard Tuttle Starts Third Season With Jays
Howard Tuttle returns for a third season with the Waterloo Jays after two tough campaigns. The right hander, once strong for Canton, shows solid spring form but carries a reputation for hard-luck seasons. Manager Andrews hopes he becomes a mainstay if the jinx lifts and workload is managed.
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Howard Tuttle
Jays
Phaire Canton
Waterloo
Howard ‘Tuttle
Altho
Tuttle
Canton
Andrews
Howard
Hts
Jynx
Boston Defeats Walter Johnson in 2 0 Victory
Boston pitcher Foster shined, Johnson stifled by strong Boston defense and timely hitting. Hooper, Lewis, and Hoblitzer contributed key hits as Boston beat Washington 2 to 0, with McNally’s defensive double plays highlighting the game.
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Boston
Mass
Foster
Walter Johnson
Washington
Speaker
Hooper
Lewis
Hoblitzer
Red Sox
McNally
Ted
Johnson
Ainsmith
Willams
Thomas
Tigers
Browns
St. Louis
Vitt
Cobb
Shorten
Yeach
McKee
Detroit
Pratt
Rhe
Boland
Hamilton
James
Hoch
Agnew
League game results and standings of clubs in two leagues
American Association results show Louisville 4 Cleveland 8 and Indianapolis 3 Columbus with wet grounds. Western League games report Topeka 5 Lincoln 2 and Des Moines 4 Sioux City 8. other games postponed.
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American Association
Louisville
Cleveland
Indianapolis
Columbu
Topeka
Lincoln
Des Moines
Sioux City
New York
Detroit
Chicago
Washington
Boston
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Boston Robes
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Federal League
L. Pet
Newark Reese Il Ata
Pittaburah
Kansas City
Baltimore
Buffalo A
E Li
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Columbus
Baltimore Beats Chicago In Openers Amid Wilson Homer
Federal League action in Baltimore sees McConnell wild in the first inning aiding a 3 to 2 win over Chicago. Wilson belts a homer, Quinn and Owens star on the mound and in the outfield with possible team moves looming for future sessions.
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Baltimore
Chicago
McConnell
Quinn
Wilson
Fischer
Owens
Bennie Kauff May Start Suit Against Giants Owner
New York on May 5 reports Bennie Kauff threatens legal action against Harry Hempstead, Giants president, claiming 7600 dollars promised for signing a Lone 5 contract. Kauff accuses Hempstead of misrepresenting league eligibility and urges action to expose National and Federal leagues. Bloomington requests new Three-I schedule with Peoria Quincy and Moline backing a special meeting for a revised chart.
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New York
Hempstead
Kauff
Brookfeds
Yankees
Ban
Johnson
Ga Herrmann
McGraw
Anarthes
de Jny
Bloomington
Deraunt
Peoria
Quincy
Moline
Tenrney
Loarna
Managers Select Players To Open Season In Central Association
The article lists managers selecting 12 players per D class club for the season, detailing rosters for Andrews Burlington Rohan Boyle Manush Hamilton Egan Richards Bay and others. It names catchers pitchers infielders and outfielders for each city team including Alperman Brennan Dohan Wintz Volkman Ashland and Bay’s Mason City squad among others.
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Central Association
Andrews
National Association
Brennan
Drohan
Tullie
Marshall
Rojas
Sheldon
Free
Volkman
Wintz
Elis
Alperman
Ashland
Farrell
Burlington
Dick Rohan
Waterloo
Red Sox
Rolley
McGlade
Miller
Baichley
Humbarger
Watson
Blunk
Bold
Harmon
Morgan
Lunte
Leonard
Lowther
Meinert
Boyle
Frank Boyle
Keokuk
Brown
Begieston
McCulloch
Watkins
Mepel
Penner
Giffen
Swick
Hollacher
Harvey
Baum
Comstock
la Beau
Ansons
Richards
Marshalltown
Hammerschmidt
Richardson
Maul
Harter
Beard
Slattery
Norveld
Anderson
Dietrich
Martini
Harris
Chappel
Ray
Harry Bay
Mason City
Gateher
Harrison
Cruze
Vinson
Walsh
Brock
Brausen
O'Donnell
Bay
Berghin
Ripley Practice Ruined Eyesight
Iowa City reports a sad turn from athletics as the university hospital announces that C. E. Williams, longtime coach at the State University, has suffered eye trouble following practice. The notice signals a difficult period for the program and its leadership.
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Iowa City
University Hospital
C. E. Williams
State University of
Dodger Pitcher Pat Ragan Traded to Boston Braves
Pat Ragan the Dodger spitballer is traded to the Boston Braves world champions after Brooklyn pays waiver price of 31500. Ragan leaves the Dodgers after a two hit game against the Giants and had been with Brooklyn for several years.
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Pat Ragan
Boston Braves
George Stallings
Robinson
Ragan
Dodger
Giants
Brooklyn
Williams Feared to Fire During University Rifle Years
The source notes that Williams participated in four years of national competition in rifle shooting while a student at the state university, implying a connection to a potential firing event.
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Williams
State University
Dubuque Eyes Eager Showdown With Iowa
Cedar Falls May 5 Dubuque college fans expect Iowa university to be challenged on Clarkfield Thursday after easy wins over Iowa State Teachers and Wisconsin teachers from Platteville Coach Kent fears hurler Heuser who nearly beat Iowa last year Heuser held teachers to one hit last Friday in a 10 to 1 victory Murphy worked three no hit innings after a hitless seventh innings selection kept opponents scoreless in final frames
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Cedar Falls
Iowa State
Wisconsin
Platteville
Dubuque College
Iowa University
Clarkfield
Kent
Heuser
Dubuque
Murphy
Shell Fire Tops Speedway Show For Excitement
General Headquarters reports British Army observers in France May 5 noting Barney Oldfield’s mechanic Harry Breen seen driving for a British staff officer at the front. Breen says shell fire adds danger that outpaces automobile racing, while the St Louis Globe-Democrat cites graft in war supply sales as a notable wartime issue.
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British Army
France
Barney Oldfield
Harry Breen
Indianapolis Speedway
United States
Towa rifle coach loses sight after optic inflammation
The Towa City high school rifle coach, a former rifle team leader, developed optic nerve inflammation from excessive target practice. The diagnosis notes a general physical breakdown and a period of serious illness that led to impaired vision.
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Towa
Towa City
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