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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1916
Page
7
The article notes Detroit Tigers pitcher Harry Coveleskie as the staff ace, capable of anchoring a world series run if the team advances. It cites his 22 wins and 9 losses this season and hints at the high expectations surrounding the Tigers’ pitching core.
League games reported with Washington defeating Reston 6 to 0. Lavlind earned a 9 and New York scored 7. Perro contributed to Philadelphia in a 5 run showing.
In the American Association Columbus lost 4 to 5 at St Paul while Toledo dropped 1 to 2 at home and Minneapolis won 7 to 6 over the same opponent. Louisville beat Kansas City 5 to 3. In the International League Montreal defeated Rochester 21 to 15 at Montreal with Providence and Newark results unclear.
An odd phrase references a person asking for a new hat, described as an ultimateum event. The remark centers on a mother’s wish rather than a broader context.
The Victoria presents the Little Bluebird Company in a high quality season show directed by H. D. Zarrow. Led by Ek Fuquay the cast features strong comic and singing acts with a elaborate wardrobe and special scenery. The Bluebird Inn and The Bluebird Trio headline a vaudeville slate promising popular entertainment for all.
The State Board of Health notes that at least 80 percent of applicants for military service are physically unfit due to defects such as narrow chests flat feet poor teeth heart trouble weak eyes and underweight. The piece argues neglect of bodily welfare and excess indulgence have wrecked manhood and weakened national service the candle of life burned at both ends.
The passage notes a banner year with enrollment not as large as at present and mentions students from this country along with several from China and Cuba studying here.
Effective Monday September 11 1916 Southern Railway announces the Winston Salem Goldsboro Pullman Sleeping Car line replaces the Winston Salem Beaufort Moorehead City route. Cars depart 8 50 p m from Winston Salem and arrive Goldsboro next morning. return departs Goldsboro 10 35 p m arriving Winston Salem next morning. Creensboro Raleigh line continues. For details contact J O Jones Raleigh NC. Round trip fares from intermediate points. Returning tickets valid on trains from Asheville through October 1 1916. A Day Trip Through the Mountains Three Days in Asheville promotes travel. 9 18 to 9 28 information from Southern Railway Agents.
Wake Forest College reports representation from three countries nine states and 85 North Carolina counties in the current enrollment. Since the September 5 start, attendance has risen steadily and college heads expect a record breaking total for the year.
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