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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1916
Page
7
Last night in Pittsburgh, Cincinnati defeated the Pirates 7 to 2, while the Reds extended their scoring run and climbed in the NL standings. The Penguins were unable to counter, giving Cincinnati a decisive win at home.
Results yesterday show Cleveland 9 Detroit 2 and Chicago 2 St Louis 5. Minor leagues notes Louisville 5-4 St Paul 2-1 Columbus 7-5 Milwaukee 2-1 Toledo 2-0 Kansas City 1-1 Indianapolis 1-2 Minneapolis 2-3. International League Newark 0-6 Providence 8-2 Montreal 2-1 Toronto 1-10. Political mention compares Woodrow Wilson and Charles E Hughes in self descriptions.
Analysts note at least thirteen ex Federal Leaguers excel in the African and National Leagues. Players like Hop with the Yankees, Packard with the Cubs, Groom with the Browns, Davenport with the Browns, Magee with the Yankees, Kauf with the Giants, Rouseh with the Reds, Kenetchy with the Braves, Marshns with the Browns, and Rariden with the Giants post strong batting averages variously around .206 to .305 while several others contribute in pitching and outfield roles despite injuries.
Letters from prominent figures across the United States back universal military training and service as the core of preparedness. Harvard's Charles W. Eliot calls it the key question for national discussion. Lyman Abbott argues it secures self defense without creating a standing army.
An advertisement urges readers to drink a pint of a digestive tonic with each meal to gain flesh and color. It promotes SHIVAR MINERAL SPRING from Shelton South Carolina and instructs customers to telefon their grocer for a dozen pints with a money back guarantee.
United States Senator James Wadsworth argues for universal and compulsory military service as the practical remedy for national defense. Other leaders including Senator George Chamberlain and Emerson McMillin support mobilizing patriotic spirit and integrating universal training into education. The article notes rail service changes and calls for discussion on preparedness.
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