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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1918

Page

4

Baseball Yesterday's Results Across Leagues

American League games featured Washington defeating Chicago and Detroit topping Boston while Cleveland beat Philadelphia and New York edged Cleveland. National League saw Boston and St Louis end tied, Brooklyn and Chicago each win, and Philadelphia defeating Pittsburgh. International League results include Jersey City Y over Syracuse and Baltimore beating Toronto.

Chicago Washington St. Louis Boston Detroit New York Cleveland Philadelphia Jersey City Y Syracuse Binghamton Buffalo Baltimore Toronto Boston Ee Setae Swasle Cincinnati Brooklyn Teases i Pittsburgh

Baseball Scores From Local Leagues Quiet on Sunday

In Virginia League action Norfolk 7, Richmond 2. Petersburg 3, Newport News 1. Southern League results Mobile 1, Nashville 2. Birmingham 5, Memphis 7. Atlanta-Little Rock game postponed by rain. New Orleans-Chattanooga match played Sunday.

Norfolk Richmond Petersburg Newport News Mobile Nashville Birmingham Memphis Atlanta-Little Rock New Orleans-Chattanooga

Where They Play Today American League Matchups

Detroit at St. Louis St. Louis at Boston Chicago at Brooklyn Cincinnati at New York Pittsburgh at Philadelphia feature today’s schedule across five games with rotation matchups and venue notes.

Rathbun and Willard's Dancing Daisies Opening at the Royal

The Royal theatre opened with Rathbun and Willard presenting the Dancing Daisies in a military spoof musical bill. Hal Rathbun as Private Nutt drew constant laughter while Nat Lee and Blanche White also starred as the chorus and satirical suffragette leader. The production boasted striking scenery and costumes and runs through today.

Rathbun Willard the Royal Hal Rathbun Royal Stage Private Nutt Nat Lee Blanche White

Gladys Brockwell Stars in Her One Mistake at Grand

Gladys Brockwell appears in Her One Mistake at the Grand theatre tomorrow in a dual role. She reveals a striking nose transformation between characters, portraying a wealthy heiress lured by a crook who reappears in court. The plot spans romance, legal peril, and a sensational ending.

Gladys Brockwell William Fox Grand Theatre Miss Brockwell

Atlantic City elects first woman city comptroller

The country’s only female city comptroller, Miss Bessie Townsend, has served in Atlantic City through three administrations, maintaining the office with steady oversight and financial stewardship.

Bessie Townsend Atlantic City

Crowder's Record and Air Master Abilities

A feature outlines Crowder's record as the greatest known, detailing 9,000 spruce workers and arranged abilities experiences and preferences for men aged 21 to 31 to become air masters. It notes a True Yankee aviator desires to go alone while a German seeks companionship at elbow.

Crowder index of American talent fuels war tasks

Washington report details Pro vost Marshall Crowder's draft index system listing abilities and preferences of men aged 21 to 31 aiding quick troop and supply placement. A motor boat chauffeur volunteer showcases improvisation and the broader claim that 40 000 American aces may emerge if war lasts.

Thomas F. Logan Washington, D. C Provost Marshall Crowder War Department Aircraft Board Provost Marshall General United States Washington Ordnance Department West Point Potomac Germany Berlin Norfolk

Birmingham women organize group for professional interests

Business and professional women of Birmingham Alabama have formed an association to advance their common professional interests and provide mutual support among members. The new group aims to promote career networking, education, and civic involvement.

Business and Professional Women of Birmingham Ala

Summer Shoe Sale Begins at Wilmington Shoe Co

Shoestore Wilmington announces a summer sale starting June 20 featuring footwear for men women and children. Limited quantities offered at discount with end date to be announced.

Wilmington Shoe Co

Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promises Strength

Advertisement claims Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic purifies and enriches blood and strengthens the whole system to endure summer heat. It asserts rapid boosting of energy for the feeble elderly and the weak young, with a promising invigorating effect.

Grove

Oatmeal Derwillo Secret Promises Quick Complexion Change

A promotional claim touts an oatmeal and derwillo skin remedy to improve complexion in a single night. Advertised by Maedna Wilder, it promises transparent smooth skin for face neck hands and arms with a money back guarantee from local stores including R. RK. Bellamy and Abreng Bros.

New York Maedna Wilder R. RK. Bellamy Abreng Bros

Real optimist notes dollar travels faster now

The column from the Louisville Courier Journal suggests that despite reduced purchasing power a dollar moves quicker, highlighting optimism about spending speed rather than value.

Louisville Courier-Journal

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