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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1917

Page

5

Chicago Takes Stronger Halo in Doubleheader

Chicago White Sox win first game 7 to 3 behind Meyers' control issues by the Athletics. Gandil triples in eighth to secure a 4 to 3 win as Bodie’s blast is disputed by Bodie protests and bottles fly. Second game ends 4 to 3 in Philadelphia's favor. Williams and Lynn vs McCormick and Hildebrand.

Te Ane Press Janeteipng Meyers White Sox Athletics Gandil Chicago Jackom le Seenerite Bodie

Indians Beaten in Extra Innings for 3 to 6 Loss

Bunching hits and free passes gave the opponent the go ahead run in the eleventh inning. Coveleskie and O'Neil aided by Agnew worked the mound while Mori and Evans called the game. Indians fell 3 to 6 after a 11 inning stretch in a misted day game at the park.

Indians Aeustes Toott R. H.E. Th Land Coveleskie O'Neilar Agnew Mori Evans

Senators Defeat Browns in Afternoon Baseball Game

In a high scoring afternoon contest the Washington Senators beat the St. Louis Browns 5 to 3 as pitchers were pressed. Errors and multiple runs in each inning led to the Browns fall despite efforts by Boland and teammates.

July highlights from the 1914 big league diary entries

July 1 doubleheader wins for Fred Toney in Pittsburgh as the Reds beat the Pirates 4 1 and 5 1. Brooklyn tops Philadelphia 3 2 in Brooklyn’s first regular NL game there in years. July 4 Ty Cobb reaches 100 hits first this season. Hugo Rezdek named Pirates manager, replacing Jimmy Callahan. July 5 Coombs loses to Giants as Phillies shut out 3 0. Red Sox beat Athletics 11 6. July 6 Cobb extends hitting streak. Boston takes AL lead over Chicago. Schupp fans 12 for Giants. July 8 Chicago regains AL lead. Boston slides to second. July 10 Yankees beat Browns 7 5 in 17 innings. James Archer released. Braves trade Twombly and others to Providence league. July 11 Boston takes AL lead again. Bobby Wallace returns to majors.

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Reds Too Much For Giants In Cincinnati Loss

Ford Schupp pitched for the New York Giants but was knocked out as Cincinnati Reds won 4 to 1 in a ballpark decision. Regen and Wingo contributed for Cincinnati while Anderson and Gibson backed Schupp. Umpires were Byron and Quigley.

United Press Cincinnati Ohio Ford Schupp Giants Reds New York Schupp Anderson Gibson Regen Wingo Byron and Quigley

Towns Urges Euthanasia For Irreparably Alcoholic In New York

In a New York gathering, Charles B Towns argues for euthanasia for alcoholics beyond medical help. His stance follows a Chicago paper on alcohol and insanity and notes whiskey may soon be restricted. Towns cites delirium tremens as a major danger and urges a decisive disposal measure to reduce waste and suffering.

Dispatch New York Chicago Charles B. Towns Towns Harrison John Barleycorn East

Cubs Beat Phillies 5 to 1 in Chicago Affair

Chicago defeats Philadelphia 5 to 1 as Carter wins the game. Phillies use Rixey Lavender and Mayer in a futile effort to stop the onslaught. Score shows Phillies 001 001 000 and Chicago 000 203 00X with Klem and Emslie umpires.

Phillies Chicago Cubs Philies Carter Rixey Lavender Mayer Philadelphia Killifer Wilson Klem and Emslie

Dodgers' winning streak snapped by St Louis

St Louis pitcher Lee Meadows shut out the Brooklyn Dodgers 3 to 0 ending their seven game win streak. Brooklyn managed three hits while St Louis piled up seven. Batteries were Smith Russell and O Miller for Brooklyn and Wheat Meadows and Snyder for St Louis. Umpires were Rigler and Bransfield.

Dodgers St. Louis Lee Meadows Brooklyn Dodgers Brooklyn Smith, Russell O. Miller M. Wheat Meadows Snyder Rigler Bransfield

Pirates Lose to Boston in Stolen-Base Bid

Pittsburg, Pa. August 4 Pittsburgh outbatted Boston but fell 6 to 3. Boston scored in the first three innings and added one more in the ninth. Batteries: Tyler and Tragresser for Boston, Jacobs Steele and Schmidt for Pittsburgh. Umpires: Harrison and O'Day.

Pirates Boston Pittsburg Tyler Tragresser Jacobs Steele Schmidt Harrison O’day

International League Scores From Yesterday

Newark was blanked 6 to 0 by Baltimore while Providence topped Richmond 9 to 4. Buffalo defeated Rochester 4 to 3 and Montreal beat Toronto 9 to 2.

Newark Baltimore Providence Richmond Buffalo Rochester Montreal Toronto

Baseball scores from Southern League and American Association

Nashville lost to Birmingham 2 to 5 while Memphis fell to New Orleans 1 to 4. Chattanooga defeated Atlanta 7 to 1. Little Rock vs Mobile noted rain. In American Association Columbus beat Louisville 13 to 9 and Milwaukee edged Kansas City 7 to 6. Toledo hosted Indianapolis 8 to 4. Minneapolis 4 to 4 with St Paul 6 to 9.

Nashville Birmingham Memphis New Orleans Chattanooga Atlanta Little Rock Mobile American Association Columbus Louisville Milwaukee Kansas City Toledo Indianapolis Minneapolis St. Paul

Indiana Eyes Goodrich for Second on GOP Ticket

Indiana plans to place Governor James P. Goodrich on the Republican national ticket as a potential second in command, reinforcing its “Mother of Vice-Presidents” reputation.

Indiana James P. Goodrich

Baseball Transactions and Standings From July Historic Notes

A historical roundup notes Johnny Evers released by the Boston Braves to the Philadelphia Nationals and Chicago overtaking Boston atop the American League standings. It lists multiple July games and trades, including Lee Magee for Marians, Seaton released to the Pacific Coast League, Vic Saier signing with Pittsburgh, and Honus Wagner Day in Boston.

Johnny Evers Boston Braves Philadelphia Nationals Chicago Boston Tris Speaker Cleveland Washington Lee Magee New York Yankees Marians St. Louis Browns Tom Seaton Cubs Los Angeles Vic Saier Chicago Nationals Pittsburgh Pirates Honus Wagner Louisville Chicago White Sox Boston Red Sox Detroit Athletics Chicago Cubs New York Yankees Cardinals Braves St. Louis

Lloyd George Calls for Real Peace and United Front

Premier Lloyd George spoke on the third anniversary of the war urging a real peace not German terms and warning against another German bid for world domination. He cited Russia’s collapse and warned that Germany would ignore the Monroe Doctrine and vowed to eliminate war across his generation. He noted allied war chiefs’ talks in Paris and London and referenced Kerensky’s resignation amid Russia’s upheaval.

United London Angeo England Flanders Lloyd George War Arms Committee France Italy Russia Germany Austria Lloyd-George Teutons South America Paris Kerensky

Peace Advocates Split Over War Termination Efforts

In Washington on August 4, pacifist lawmakers debate new moves to end the war. Representative Stevens proposes a world peace congress at a neutral capital. Representative London urges immediate peace delegate talks in Washington. Senator Borah and Norris express caution, arguing for restraint and pending developments.

United Press Washington Congress House Senate Wilson Stevens Mississippi London New York Germany Borah America Norris Nebraska Stone

Viscount Bolingbroke’s Secret Family Revealed

The viscount, the realm’s sole peer in service, is the son of a romantic union. His father died in 1898 under a claim of bachelorhood but records show a secret marriage in the early 1890s at Bath and a son born in 1896.

Viscount Bolingbroke Bath

Army supplies arrive in great quantity for American forces

Arrival during the past week of an immense quantity of medical and engineers supplies caused satisfaction among officers at the Sammies camp. Large quantities are for railroad construction. Officers of all branches continue to arrive constantly. Camp organization and the fighting system are developing satisfactorily, according to headquarters.

Sammies

About All Claim Exemption in Raleigh

Raleigh, N C August 4 fifty percent of the men examined by the local selection board were rejected for physical defects and nearly all those accepted for military service filed exemptions officials said It was the first quota of men called for examination here.

Raleigh N. C Selection Board

Augusta’s Red Light District Must Go

Final notices were served today on the occupants of Augusta's segregated district to vamoose by August 15. City leaders acted with the upcoming arrival of 36 000 Pennsylvania troops to Camp Hancock this month. Henry Arthur Jones, noted English playwright, was once a traveling salesman before writing for the stage. Spend the Day at Lumina. Ad.

United Prss Augusta Vamoose Camp Hancock Pennsylvania Henry Arthur Jones

Ironized Paw-Paw Tonics Offer Health Boost

A promotional ad extols Ironized Paw-Paw as a tonic that improves digestion and blood quality, claiming stomach strength strengthens nerves and organs. It asserts cures for nervousness kidney and liver issues and catarrh, urging readers to start taking the product now with directions and a $1 price, available at Elvineton’s Dependable Drug Store.

Elvineton Advt

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