Babe Ruth Leads American League Batting Streak
Babe Ruth of Boston continues a sensational hitting run in the American League. In 16 games he has 20 hits for 39 total bases, batting .476 with 3 home runs, 8 doubles and a triple. He also has won four of seven on the mound, while George Lister tops base stealing in the NL.
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Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promoted for Internal Cure
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications. it is treated with an internal remedy. Hall's Catarrh Medicine, claimed to act through the blood to mucous surfaces, is marketed by F. H. Cheney & Co. of Toledo Ohio. The ad cites physician endorsement and testimonials, with product price listed as 75 cents.
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Baseball Scores And Standings From The Week
Scores reported Columbus at Kansas City and Indianapolis at Minneapolis with rain. Louisville defeated St Paul 4 to 3 in 11 innings. Toledo beat Milwaukee. Wichita defeated Joplin 9 to 5. Hutchinson won 2 to 0. Tomorrow games include Boston at St Louis, Philadelphia at Chicago, and New York at Cincinnati.
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Referee Named for May 24 Wrestling Show at Majestic
A referee for the May 24 wrestling match between George Vasil and Charlie Rentrop at the Majestic theatre will be announced within two or three days. Ed W. Smith Lee Taylor and A R Slade are among candidates with Rentrop favoring Smith. Seats go on sale Monday with reserved seating and ringside arrangements noted.
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Anderson, Veteran Umpire, Praises Ned Egan After Death
Ollie Anderson, veteran umpire and former St Paul resident now in Arizona, writes from memory of Ned Egan. He lauds Egan as a baseball genius comparable to Connie Mack for developing players, a pennant winner, and a loyal friend. He notes Egan’s character and expresses sorrow at his death by his own hand in Chicago.
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Reds Continue Winning Streak and Giants Loge
Cincinnati stretched its winning streak to three by beating New York 5 to 1 as Perritt faltered in the third. Anderson and Causey held the Mets scoreless, Bresster and Wingo flawless defense. In Chicago, Vaughan held Philadelphia to 2 as Merkle’s miscue opened the seventh for a 2–0 win. Pittsburgh and Brooklyn traded blows. Brooklyn prevailed 7–4 as Cheney faltered late. Boston defeated St Louis 8–1 behind Nehf’s pitching while Horstman and Doak allowed most of the damage.
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Washington and Chicago fight to a nine inning shutout loss
Shaw shuts down Cicotte as Milan steals home and Judge drives in runs to clinch game three for Washington. Chicago falls 3 runs short in a 1 to 0 loss at home after a late rally stalls. Yankees beat Browns 4 to 2 behind Russell’s four hits and Sotheron’s exit. Boston punishes Detroit 11 to 0 as Finneran falters in first inning. Indians top Athletics 5 to 4 after early five-run burst, Philadelphia reports further action to follow.
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Debonair hero talk and grim resolve across ages
A collage of war era musings on heroism and sacrifice contrasts with brief domestic notices and sports scores. The piece ponders duty, calling readers to acknowledge past heroes while noting ongoing public and historical duties, interwoven with local society snippets and a baseball game recap.
Arrival of a Baby at the Skaggs Home in Curtis
Mrs Sherm Skaggs celebrates a new baby boy at their Curtis Oklahoma home. A courier report notes a party of picture agents touring the county last week causing excitement and indignation with ungentlemanly conduct. When residents found men away from home officers were summoned but the agents fled, taking their track with them. The piece suggests setting well trained dogs on such roving characters.
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Quails Multiply After Iowa Closed Season Around Keswick
Keswick resident R N Norris reports a dramatic rise in quail numbers since Iowa began a five year closed season. He says he has seen quail everywhere while tracking with his dogs, noting similar reports in the American Field. Norris predicts quail will be thick this spring and beyond.
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Ted Lewis Wins Welterweight Bout In Denver
World welterweight champion Ted Lewis of England earned the decision over Johnny Tillman of Minneapolis after 20 rounds in Denver. Also notes on a wounded soldiers fund tournament in Chicago and university tennis results at Chicago.
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Jury of Women Upholds Game Law in Willows Case
A twelve woman jury, the first all female panel in California, found four Colusa duck hunters guilty in a night shooting case at Willows, Glenn County. After a prior male jury failed to reach a verdict, the new trial ended with sentences of $100 or 100 bars in the county jail for each defendant.
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Pirates and Reds halt Giants pennant bid in week five
In New York May 18 the Pittsburgh Pirates and Cincinnati Reds beat the New York Giants, halting their Madcap flight and renewing National League title hopes. The Pirates' win shifts momentum toward a sterner western and eastern challenge, with the Cubs and Reds rising alongside the Pirates. The Yankees’ surge also tightens the race as two western and two eastern clubs race neck and neck for the top spot.
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Killifer Soon With Alexander at Camp Funston
Mid May 18 William Killifer catcher for the Chicago Nationals and battery mate of Grover Cleveland Alexander, who was bought last winter from the Philadelphia club for over 50 000, will be sent to Camp Funston this month instead of Camp Custer. Alexander is stationed at the Kansas cantonment. Killifer was initially deferred by his local board at Paw Paw Michigan, but the government appealed and the district board reversed the decision.
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Kililfer A Class 1 Ball Player Married Last October
A ball player in Class 1 named Kililfer is reported to have married last October. The brief notes the marriage as a personal milestone without detailing the couple or ceremony.
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Boxing News From The Ring Front
Promoters eye a Fulton Dempsey bout via long route while Irish Patsy Cline and Willie Jackson duel in Philadelphia. George Engel eyed as Atlantic City matchmaker under new state rules. Captain Jim Donovan faces resignation drama in Baltimore. Ritchie Mitchell to meet Joe Welling in Milwaukee May 24. Miske challenges Dempsey after St Paul bout. Downey eyed as boxing instructor in Columbus. Loadman expected to face Dal Moore in late May or early June.
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