Caddock Accepted in New National Army
Wart Caddock of Anita Indiana, holder of the world wrestling title, was accepted for the new national army by the local draft exemption board. He did not seek exemption and will report at Camp Dodge in the latter part of the month. Temporary exemption had been granted after an examination found his system poisoned by disease tonatis, which was removed in Sioux City last June.
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Atlantic
Wart Caddock
Anita
National Army
Caddock
Camp Dodge
Sioux City
Juna
Grand Circuit Meeting Highlights at Lexington
Grand Circuit meeting in Lexington Kentucky features the Blue Grass stake for 2:08 pacers and the Lexington for 2 year old trotters. Transylvania unfinished from yesterday among chief attractions. Peter Nash previously seen as likely winner, but Baxter Low and Barlight upset on opening day.
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Lexington
Blue Grass
Trottera
Transylvania
Baxter Low
Barlight
Peter Nash
Poslam Pro Pacifying and Itch Remedy Ad
An old advertisement for Poslam claims fast relief for itching and skin irritations. It references emergency use and markets the product from a New York address on 47th Street.
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Svarywhers
la Weat 47Th St
New York
World Series Clash Between White Sox and Giants
Chicago or New York will host the opener as the White Sox and Giants meet in the 1917 World Series. Analysts note both clubs field unusual talent with veteran steadiness and youthful vigor. Pitchers Cicotte and Schupp loom large as the series favorite arms for the opening game.
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New York
Chiago Americans
New York Nationals
Comiskey Park
Chicago
White Sox
Giants
National Caried
Ues
Vernon Fitchers
Rland
Clare
Man
Shaw Wins Bonus In Final AL Game For Boston
Boston and Washington closed the American League season with the visitors winning 5 to 4. Shaw needed the victory to reach 15 wins for a $500 bonus. The game featured mixed hits and pitching as Boston and Washington battled through the late innings.
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Shaw
Boston
Washacton
al Dopns
Wépkinston
Ainsmith
Pennock
Here Is Probable Battery for Giants in First Game
In Chicago tomorrow the New York Giants meet the White Sox. Manager McGraw is expected to start Harry Sallee, the left hander, with Rariden catching most games this year. If the weather turns cool Ferdie Schupp may get the nod as pitcher.
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Giants
Hares
Salivee
Chicago
New York Giants
White Sox
McGraw
Harry Sallee
Rariden
Salles
Ferdie Schupp
Classic World Series Opens in Chicago Clash
The two greatest baseball clubs prepare for the world series opener in Chicago. Fans ponder who will win as sport writers debate merits and averages. The outcome remains uncertain until the final out, underscoring baseball as the national passion. Each team has earned its spot, with no alibis for the loser.
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Chicago
Cardinals and Reds win fall series games
In St. Louis Doak held the Americans to six as the Nationals won 3 to 1 in the second fall series game. Batteries Doak Snyder Davenport Sotheron Severeid Ket. In Cincinnati Cincinnati beat Cleveland 11 to 2 in the Ohio series opener with Bagby Coombe Martan ONeill Toney Wingo pitching and hitting contributing.
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St. Louis
Doak
St. Louis Americans
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Bagby
Coombe
Martan
O'Neill
Toney
Wingo
Local elevens to meet Des Moines teams tomorrow at Drake
East and West Waterloo football squads board a 6 p m Great Western train to Des Moines for Saturday afternoon games at Drake Stadium against East Des Moines and West Des Moines. Coaches Skein and Barnes expect strong showings with lineup notes on Allen O Connor Parkins E O Connor McComb and possible punt changes. The West Des Moines squad, champ last year, seeks to counter a confident Waterloo team in a decisive clash.
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East
West
Chicago Great Western
Des Moines
Drake Stadium
East Des Moines
West Des Moines
Jack Skein
John Barnes
Waterloo
Orange and Black
Allen
J. O'Connor
O'Connor
McComb
Parkins
E. O'Connor
Independence
Skein
Wrest
Althe
Barnes
Tfe
Scrubs
Bors
Eldora
Oelwein
Powers
Simpson
Important Football Games Scheduled Tomorrow
Tomorrow features cornell against iowa in iowa city and case against michigan in ann arbor among multiple road and intrastate clashes. matchups include penn college at drake in des moines kansas at illinois in urbana and nebraska wesleyan at nebraska in lincoln.
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Iowa City
Cornell
Iowa
Ames
Cos
Des Moines
Penn College
Drake
Urbana
Lil
Kansas
Ilinois
Evanston
Lake Forest
Northwestern
Columbia
William Jewell
Missouri
Galesburg
Iowa Wesleyan
Knox
Ann Arbor
Mich
Case
Michigan
Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska Wesleyan
Nebraska
Columbdng
Ohio Wesleyan
Ohio State
Cutler Freburg Wrestling Match Falls Short of Clash
John Freburg of Sweden failed to break the toe hold against Charley Cutler in a Waterloo theatre bout. Cutler dominated, winning the first fall in 45 minutes and the second in six minutes, with fewer than 200 spectators present. Referee W J O'Neil oversaw the match. Billy Miske defeated Carl Morris in New York in a recent decision.
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John Freburg
Sweden
Charley Cutler
Waterloo Theatre
Freburg
Cutler
W J. O'Neil
Billy Miske
Carl Morris
New York
Schools of marksmanship and citizen rifle clubs unite
The piece argues for nationwide schools of marksmanship tied to local rifle clubs. It urges every rifle club to organize training for members and non front line citizens, stressing that skilled shooting enhances military readiness and individual contribution. It cites thousands of instructors, many clubs, and the need for rapid, wide rollout. It also includes reader Q A on calibers jackets cants and shooting positions.
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Europe
National Rifle Association of America
National Guard
Ita
J. F
Augusta
Drama of powder and shot to hit targets
A description notes an ounce and an eighth of seven and a half chilled shot. The phrase reads as a pleasing load to shoot and aims to hit targets.
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NEW National Army
Grand Circuit Racing
Sr A
Peter “Nash
DelDe
Tommy
Roy
Pat Carmody
Ifard
Cicotte
Schupp
Brooklins
Brooklyn
Scott and Meyers
S. Smith
Krueger
Eposton
Rooklin
Tragesser
Catiore
Ficrneger
Cardinals
REDS
American League
L. Pet
Detroit
Washington
Philadelphia
Renee
Capital City
Cutler-Freburg
F. K
Bluff Dale
Texas
Reading
Trenton
National Rifle
National Rifle Association
Jacksonville
Pla. Q
Champ Clark
Gordon
BY Geo. McManus
Nep
Mr.smith
Maggie Anim
Jerry
Hal
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