Baseball Doubleheader Sends Mixed Results in Chicago
Chicago and Cincinnati split a May 31 doubleheader with Jim Vaughan’s superb pitching powering the Cubs to a 2-1 afternoon win. Earl Neale sparked a bench-clearing incident at Killifer, who left the field after being struck. The Phillies beat the Giants 6-3 in Philadelphia as Demaree steadied the late rally. Leachger’s early bat highlighted New York’s win over Philadelphia. The day also saw St Louis and Pittsburgh split a twin bill, and Boston take both ends of a Brooklyn doubleheader.
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Pennant Dope At A Glance American Association and Leagues
Morning games reported scores for the American Association with Milwaukee, Kansas City, Louisville, Indianapolis, Toledo, Columbus, Minneapolis and St Paul posting various results. Afternoon play featured Columbus Louisville and others with several close scores. In the American League and National League, multiple city matchups were listed. St Louis beat Detroit 6 to 1 in a rain-affected game, while Boston managed a morning win and Washington a loss in separate afternoon games.
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St. Paul
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Zbyszko Freed From Ellis Island Detention
Wladek Zbyszko, claiming the world heavyweight wrestling title, was released from Ellis Island where he had been held since Friday by government officials. He had been discharged from the national army at Camp Devens for defective hearing, and his manager Jack Curley canceled the Jos Stecher bout in Omaha without explanation.
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Ellis Island
Zbrszko
National Army
Camp Devens
Boston
United States
Baker
Stanislaus
Germany
Uranium Golf Ball Prompts U S Golf Association Action
An inventor, Ellis Miller, claims a uranium core golf ball can drive 200 yards, aided by radium to keep rubber warm. The claim spurs debate on safety, fair play, and potential regulation as the New York Tribune notes the need for standardized ball standards and possible legislation.
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United States Golf Association
New York Tribune
Mr. Miller
Hutchinson club moves. Topeka reassignments loom
Western league realigns effective June 2 with Hutchinson receiving the Hutchinson club and Topeka moving to Hutchinson while Oklahoma City hosts the relocated team. Lew Tendler wins decision in 10 rounds over Vincent Pokorny in Cleveland. Illinois football captaincy and Hawkeye conference results noted.
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Vincent Pokornt
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Shipbulders’ League
Wise Words On Love And Duty From A Bygone Era
A collection of poetic couplets urging love and selflessness followed by satirical snippets about wartime life, politics, and social scenes. It blends sentimental maxims with quips about prohibition, draft rules, and news items, reflecting a historical paper’s miscellany tone.
Hummel and Russell High Men in Shoot Held Here Yesterday
Patriotic demonstrations were held yesterday across Iowa while poor weather reduced attendance at the Waterloo Gun club shoot at Byrnes park. Sixteen men competed with 150 shots each. Amateur winner Charles Hummel of La Porte City broke 146 targets, with B C Higgins of Gladbrook second at 143 and Harry Northey of Waterloo third at 141. In the professional class L D Russell of Des Moines led with 140, Nick Webber of Waterloo was second at 120. Participants included Russell, Hummel, Higgins, Ryan of Dubuque, Davis of Grundy Center, Hemmingway and Morey of Waverly, and Waterloo shooters Worthey, Shores, Repass, Cowin, Carson, Helfer, Witty, Webber, and Hartman.
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Gladbrook
Harry Northey
L. D. Russell
Des Moines
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W. G. Ryan
Dubuque
E. Davis
Grundy Center
J. D. Hemmingway
Waverly
J. A. Morey
Harry Worthey
F. M. Shores
O. A. Repass
Rhey Cowin
J. L. Carson
A. F. Helfer
L. W. Witty
J. C. Hartman
May Play World Series Over There for Soldiers Benefit
Plans for a World Series tour in France next fall loom as possible. The New York Giants favor moving the series abroad if they win the National League pennant, while Charlie Comiskey supports a White Sox trip to Europe for a second World Series to aid the American army, though he doubts American League championship prospects in 1918. The venture awaits final team selections and feasibility.
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France
New York Giants
Charlie Comiskey
White Sox
Europe
Windy City
War time baseball series to honor American soldiers
The plan calls for an exclusive organized baseball series next fall with all expenses borne by the sport and no charges to American soldiers. The national commission would oversee the event and players would be under strict discipline, a venture seen as more engaging for soldiers than summer games by mixed pick up teams from the major leagues taking to France.
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National Commission
Christy Mathewson
France
Reinbeck Triumphs In Benefit Baseball Game
Reinbeck defeated the base hospital unit baseball team by 4 2 in Reinbeck Ia yesterday for a Red Cross benefit. The battery for the soldiers was Bergen and Davy with Hill and Carson for Reinbeck. An estimated $400 was raised. Frank Boyle umpired. Sidney Smith won the Byrnes park course handicap flag tournament with a 10 hole score as 25 golfers competed. George Washington said in his first annual message to Congress that preparedness safeguards peace.
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Boxing News Buzzes Around Fulton Dempsey July 4 Clash
Talk swirls over a Danbury July 4 Fulton versus Dempsey match amid waning Fulton appeal from coast show cancellations while Dempsey remains more popular thanks to his KO heavy card. Other notes include legal notices and postal ad letters.
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Danbury
Cann
Willard-Fulton
Fuilton
Dempsey
Jack
Nas
Clark Griffith Ball and Bat Fund appeals for donations
In a campaign by the Courier and Reporter Waterloo representative A L Carmical donations are requested for the Clark C Griffith Ball and Bat Fund. Checks should be payable to the fund and mailed to 309 Union Savings Bank Building Washington D C or to the Waterloo representative.
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A.L. Carmical
Courier and Reporter
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