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Sport's Page Index, 1915 through 1918 |
Monday, April 2,1917
Speed Card Announced for Indiana Fair Week Horse Racing upcoming events and times for $30,000 in prize money 1 paragraph regional
Darcey Barred Again Professional boxing Les Darcey barred from boxing in Ohio due to fleeing military duty 1 paragraph national
Cadets From Culver Win Track Meet Track and Field events that cadet won on the way to winning track meet 6 paragraphs regional
Willard to Watch Fulton Battle Morris Boxing Chicago boxer to go to New York to watch boxing match 1 paragraph national
Cub Seats are Put on Sale Baseball Describes the upcoming sale of available tickets for the Chicago Cubs home opener 1 paragraph metropolitan
500 Boxing Fans See Four Bouts Boxing describes out door boxing matches in Chicago 1 paragraph metropolitan
Jim Donaldson at Chicago Golf Golf Professional golfer leaves Glen View and joins Chicago Golf Club 1 paragraph metropolitan
Mason and Coulon Draw Boxing describes ten round boxing match to a draw 1 paragraph national
Maalbetsch to coach Endi Football Former University of Michigan football coach signs with Phillips University as Athletic Director and coach 1 paragraph regional
Former Old Time Pitcher Survives Storm Injuries Baseball Former NY National pitcher suffers broken ankle during storm 1 paragraph National
Tuesday, April 3, 1917
New League Starts Baseball describes the start up of a baseball league consisting of people from industrial jobs 6 paragraphs metropolitan
Track Men Start Work on Monday Baseball Hammond High baseball and track teams to start practice on upcoming Monday 7 paragraphs local
Business Men’s Volley League Volleyball Shows the standing for the business leagues volleyball team 2 paragraphs
Kid Williams Defeats M’Neil in Fast Bout Boxing Describes boxing matches from night before in Philadelphia, PA 1paragraph national
Kilbane Calls Him Class of Bantams Boxing Kilbane describes his fondness for boxer Arthur Simons 1 paragraph national
Ty Quits Tiger Tour; Asks to work with Reds Baseball Ty Cobb leaves the N.Y. Giants and asks to work out with the Cincinnati Reds 1 paragraph national
No Badger Sports in Case of War General University of Wisconsin faculty want to cancel spring sports in case of war 2 paragraphs national
City League-One Vacancy Baseball City baseball team needs one more team to travel 1 paragraph metropolitan
Wednesday, April 4, 1917
Big Boxers to Settle it Tonight Boxing Describes upcoming fight between Fred Fulton and Carl Morris 3 paragraphs national
Fabrique is young Player of Promise Baseball Describes player as an upcoming star in the National League 1 paragraph national
Track has More Horses then Stalls Horse Racing 200 stalls built after fire not enough for the 700 horse that showed up for event 7 paragraphs
Students Out Despite Week of Vacation General Hammond High School Students turn out for practice despite being on vacation 9 paragraphs Local
College Boy Defeats Mitchell for Title Track and Field A.A.U National Championship 2 paragraphs national
Coast League Opens Soon Baseball Describes the opening a new season 4 paragraphs national
Thursday, April 5, 1917
Hammond 9 Has Wealth of Material Baseball Practice to start on Sunday for Hammond Baseball Club 6 paragraphs local
Fulton Fouls Carl Morris Boxing national
War Will Take Toll on L.C. Athletics Soon Athletics Sports expected to change in Lake County as war with Germany continues 3 paragraphs local
Archer Signs Cub Contract Baseball Jimmy Archer signs with Cubs after hold out 2 paragraphs metropolitan
All Athletics at Michigan are Suspended Athletics Baseball and Track contests cancelled due to war 3 paragraphs national
Welling Beats Beecher in Six Rounder Boxing Describes fight between the two men 1 paragraph
Golfers Meet Tonight to reduce Cost of the Game Golf Meeting set to standardization plan, hopefully will bring cost of game down 1 paragraph local
Darcey Applies for Citizenship Papers Boxing Boxer applies for papers, wants to fight in the United States 2 paragraphs national
Willard Joins Circus Troop Boxing World Heavy Weight Champion Jess Willard joins the circus 1 paragraph national
Friday, April 6, 1917
Willard Needed the Advertising Boxing Willard announces that he will go to war if called upon 5 paragraphs national
Fred Mitchell, Cub Leader, says Jim Vaughas to Burn up League Baseball Cubs manager excited about his new pitcher 1 paragraph metropolitan
Devere is Climbing Boxing Describes a young boxer paying his dues climbing his way towards the top 9 paragraphs national
War Athletics Describes national colleges suspending sports due to the war 8 paragraphs national
Three teams Tied for League Lead Bowling Three teams in Hammond tied for lead in bowling lead 1 paragraph local
Whitman Asks if Fighters will Fight Boxing Boxing promoter asks if boxers will go to war 1 paragraph national
Fulton’s real Discoverer Boxing Court decides on who found heavy weight boxer Fred Fulton 7 paragraphs national
Saturday, April 7, 1917
Howard to Rely on Salliday Baseball Hammond Coach to rely on team second baseman 9 paragraphs local
Workmen? Boxing Raises the questions if boxers are eligible for benefits if injured 1 paragraph national
Hated to See it Coming Baseball Players discuss the possibility of going to war 1 paragraph national
Shots on the Links Golf Golf champion returns to tournament with sore throat, U.S. Golf Association will not call off tournament, Players shoot first round at Hammonds Country Club 3 paragraphs local
I.A.C. to Drop Athletics During the War Athletics Illinois Athletic Club to stop actions while at war 1 paragraph metropolitan
Richie Mitchell to Join Colors Boxing Boxer will join military after his next fight 4 paragraphs national
Depauw Drops Sports Because of War Crisis Athletics University will not compete in sports during the spring 3 paragraphs regional
Battling Nelson Shows Soldiers How to Scrape Boxing Boxer to entertain troops 1 paragraph national
Rough Riders Baseball Former Pittsburgh Pirates join the military 2 paragraphs national
Mack is Through with Amos Baseball Connie Mack says to send player back to Philadelphia 1 paragraph national
Poughkeepsie Race Off Rowing Race is cancelled due top war 2 paragraphs national
West Point Teams will go through With Spring Schedule Athletics Teams will play if opponents can be found 3 paragraphs national
Monday April 8,1917
White Sox Loom Up in Struggle Baseball Prediction that the White Sox will be in the World Series with the Giants 12 paragraphs metropolitan
Purdue 9 is Ready for Rose Baseball Team prepares for first game of the season 2 paragraphs regional
College Rowing Dead for 3 Years Rowing College rowing on east coast suspended rowing for 3 years, due to war 3 paragraphs national
Sunday Ball Unlikely in Boston This Season Baseball Baseball playing in Boston on Sundays turned down again by city council 1 paragraph national
Nine Killed Racing Nine killed in a crash at race in Mexico international
Rivers is Gone Boxing Former boxer returns to ring and loses 5 paragraphs national
Five New Men on Wabash Line Baseball Wabash team has five new players this season 4 paragraphs regional
Governor Sick; No Action on Darcey Fight Boxing New Orleans Governor is sick, has not made decision on letting Darcey fight yet 1 paragraph national
Fast Basketball Game Basketball Last game of season between Dungeon Knights and St Cyril College 3 paragraphs national
Several Old Stars out of Majors Baseball Major league baseball players announce retirement 1 paragraph national
Sends Passes to Pres. Wilson and Marshall Baseball American League President sends season passed to President and Vice-President of the United States 1 paragraph national
Gary “Y” Wins’ Evanston Meet Saturday Track and Field Indoor track and field meet, Gary wins, shows results or each event 17 paragraphs local
Shows Speed With Giants Baseball Player is expected to be a utility infielder 1 paragraph national
Tuesday, April 10, 1917
Porduhn Pleased With Squad Baseball Hammond coach pleased with this seasons team 4 paragraphs local
Doesn’t want flag Dragged into Baseball Baseball Player does not want flag present at games 5 paragraphs local
Girls skating Race at Rink Roller Skating Describes up coming 1 mile roller skating race 1 paragraph local
Morris Swings on Anderson in 3rd Round Boxing Chicago boxer loses in third round, shows results of other fights 3 paragraphs metropolitan
Dyer High School Wins First Game Baseball Game was played against community members 2 paragraphs local
Another Star ‘Pro’ to Local Golf Club Golf Golf pro Jack Hutchinson to join Glen View 2 paragraphs local
Good Prospects-No Pep Track, baseball Hammond High School calls meeting track and baseball teams have little chance of doing good this season 3 paragraphs local
Industrial League Rounding to Shape Baseball League now has eight teams for Saturday afternoon league 3 paragraphs local
Badgers Vote to Drop Sports on Account of War Athletics University of Wisconsin suspends spring sports due to war 1 paragraph national
Guns and Uniforms ordered for the Sox Baseball Sox to drill for fans on opening day 1 paragraph metropolitan
Coulon Wins Over Hughes Boxing Chicagoan wins over Texan in ten rounds 1 paragraph metropolitan
Boston Catcher Bought by Cubs Baseball Chicago Cubs acquire a catch from Boston 1 paragraph metropolitan
Wednesday , April 11, 1917
Baseball Season Ready to Start Soon Baseball Three optimistic articles from American and National League presidents 16 paragraphs national
The War and Sports Baseball Teams will adopt weight training 5 paragraphs metropolitan
Cubs and Pirates in Chicago Baseball 1917 baseball season opens for these two teams in Chicago 1 paragraph metropolitan
Wabash Coach Would Join Aviation Corp Baseball Coach for Wabash makes application to join Aviation Corps, believing that sports will be suspended due to war 1 paragraph regional
Western Tourneys for Golfers Unless War Plans Present Golf Tournaments will be scheduled unless war escalates 2 paragraphs national
My Manager Stopped Me is Stechers Story Wrestling Reasoning for a match ending early 2 paragraphs national
Says Ball Players are Fine Soldiers Athletics Army ball player says if called to front ball players will make best soldiers 1 paragraph national
Daly’s Eliminated in Fight for Lead Bowling Daly’s loose match and chance for championship 1 paragraph local
Rocky Kansas Due in Chicago Boxing Boxer due in Chicago for an upcoming fight 1 paragraph metropolitan
Dundee Scores Knockout Boxing Dundee gets T.K.O decision in fight 1 paragraph national
Sox Open at St. Louis Baseball Sox baseball season opens in St Louis 1 paragraph metropolitan
Thursday, April 12, 1917
Hammond Club Signs 2 More Players Baseball Two more players signed up for team, bringing total roster to 20 5 paragraphs local
Indiana Squad at work Athletics Not knowing the future of college sports Indiana University baseball and track teams still practice 1 paragraph regional
Honus Wagner out of Open for First Time in 20 Years Baseball Baseball star Wagner may have retired, with out telling anyone 1 paragraph national
Joliet Team Regards Trip as Unfair Football Team sees traveling long distances two weeks in a row as unfair 1 paragraph metropolitan
Miss Greany Wins Race Roller Skating Beatrice Greany wins roller skating contest 1 paragraph local
Wifey Says Wrestling Wrestler’s wife want him to regain title and then retire 1 paragraph national
The War and Sports Athletics Shows enlistments of local and national athletes, also show colleges that have suspended spring sports 8 paragraphs national
Pittsburgh Gets a Slamming Baseball Describes Chicago Cubs beating the Pirates 1 paragraph metropolitan
Sox Bust Looies Wide Open Baseball Describes the Sox beating St. Louis metropolitan
Friday, April 13, 1917
M&M’s Win Hammond City League Title Bowling M&M’s win the city bowling Championship 5 paragraphs local
Bat’s Last Stunt Boxing Former Lightweight champion to help train soldiers 2 paragraphs national
Mohr Puts Up Forfeit to Fight White Boxing Boxer Mohr forfeits a fight and pays fine to be able to fight Charley White 2 paragraphs national
Bishop Careless Loses Fight Boxing Careless boxer loses bout 4 paragraphs national
Emerson Loses to Bowen Basketball A.A.F. high school basketball team Bowen beats last years champion 1 paragraph local
Make Farmers of Caddies Golf Golfers contribute vegetables to war effort 4 paragraphs local
Famous Pedestrian Visits Co. Walking Seventy-five year old man, famous for walking everywhere visits the paper, discusses upcoming event 4 paragraphs local
The War and Sports Athletics Illinois baseball team opens season, Irish American Athletic Club and Wabash University suspend sports 3 paragraphs regional
Saturday, Apirl 14, 1917
Moran Slips Knockout to Cowler Boxing Frank Moran knocks out Tom Cowler in 4 rounds 5 paragraphs national
Another Governor Stops Darcey Bout Boxing Louisiana Governor stops Darcey from fighting 1 paragraph national
Cubs Make it 3 Straight Baseball Cubs win third in a row, now in first place 1 paragraph metropolitan
Managers Angling for Kilbain Welsh Derby Go Boxing Manager trying to arrange a fight at Cedar Point 1 paragraph local
Won’t Dig Up Links Until Need Demands Golf Golf association will not dig up links to plant gardens 1 paragraph local
Can This Recruit Replace Old Hans Baseball New player shows brilliance for the Pirates 1 paragraph national
Kansas is Offered $1000 for Dolan Go Boxing Tommy Walsh, boxing promoter offers $1000 for 15 round fight 1 paragraph national
Sox Loose Defense Gives Browns Game Baseball Sox beat themselves 1 paragraph metropolitan
Yes That’s what they all Say Boxing If Fulton becomes world heavyweight champion he will fight every 3 weeks 6 paragraphs national
Amateur Mile Championship Roller Skating Contest announced with five prizes being given 1 paragraph local
New Auto Mark Set for 214 Mile Run Auto Racing New record set for time from Atlanta, GA to Evansville, IN 1 paragraph regional
Monday, April 16, 1917
16,000 See Sox Tame Bengals Baseball White Sox beat Detroit in Cold 1 paragraph metropolitan
Ex-Federal Leaguers Now in East Coast are Scarce Baseball Players have made little advancement in to the majors 1 paragraph national
Saier’s Leg Broken as Cubs Lose baseball Not only does Cubs first baseman break his ankle, the Cubs loose 2 paragraph national
Walsh to Fight Kilbane at New York on May 1 Boxing Lightweight and featherweight champions to fight 1 paragraph national
Fans Brave Cold and see Hammond Win 2-0 baseball 600 fans in winter coats watch Hammond win—This is the authors last article before going to war 15 paragraphs local
Here’s Team Wanting Games baseball Hammond Braves searching for opponents 2 paragraphs local
Five Battles Held at Suburban Club Boxing boxing bouts to be held at Chicago facility 1 paragraph metropolitan
Canadian Government Encourages Boxing by it’s Soldiers boxing Regular morning drill includes boxing 1 paragraph international
TuesdayApril, 17, 1917
Lake Co. Bowlers at Ft. Wayne Tournament Bowling Bowler from Gary at State bowling tournament 1 paragraph local
Howard Berry, Penn Athlete Star, Will be Ready to Defend the Flag shooting University of Pennsylvania star learning to be a sharpshooter 1 paragraph National
Trapshooters Have Big Time at Hammond Shooting Shooters use new facility for first time 2 paragraphs local
Five Shot During Ball Park Baseball Spectators shot after game, gambling involved 2 paragraphs
Sox Whip Those Tigers Baseball Strong defense and hitting propel Sox to win 2 paragraphs metropolitan
Fight Decisions Boxing Shows results from 7 fight venues 1 paragraph national
Grob Given Decision Boxing Pennsylvania fighter given decision over Zulu Kid 1 paragraph national
Offers Hoosier Track to Army Auto Racing Speedway President offers the use of track to Aviation Corps 1 paragraph regional
East Chicago tigers are Getting Ready Baseball Tigers have the same team as the previous year 2 paragraphs local
Bowman Bantams Capture Honors at Basketball Basketball Bowman captures title because team did not show 1 paragraph local
Rifle Club Reports Hunting Gives details of highlights of the national report 5 paragraphs national
Humble Pie for the Cubs Baseball Describes Cubs loss to St. Louis 1 paragraph metropolitan
C. White Gets Match Boxing Charlie White and Frankie Callahan fight set 1 paragraph national
Roller Racers Roller Skating Show results from state championship 1 paragraph regional
Loadman Bests Chaney Boxing Bout went 15 rounds 1 paragraph national
Wednesday, April 18, 1917
All Set for Big Opener! Baseball Chicago City League to open baseball season against Hammond 9 paragraphs metropolitan
Smyth Looks Fast as Utility Player Baseball Describes that Smyth will be utility player for the Brooklyn team 1 paragraph national
Purdue Beats Franklin Baseball Good Pitching and fielding allows Purdue the victory 1 paragraph regional
Stecher Wins Match Wrestling Stecher beats Chicago wrestler 1 paragraph national
Murrymen Hit Cinder Path Strong School Track Team wins two events, expects to have a good season 5 paragraphs local
Reports Late and Cripples Phillies Baseball Hold out ball player that hurts Phillies chances at good season ends hold out 1 paragraph national
Welsh Lets Nelson Linger 12 Rounds Boxing 3000 Fans watch Welsh beat former title holder 2 paragraphs national
Blushing Violet Benny Baseball Federal League player expects to have best season ever 7 paragraphs national
War and Sport Athletics 1. Naval Academy Suspends Sports, 2. University of Michigan Starts spring season, 3. University of Pittsburgh must engage in military drills or be declared ineligible, 4. Marquette University suspends athletic program, 5. Howard Berry of Pennsylvania joins Aviation Corps 5 paragraphs national
Limits on Prelim Battles Boxing Wisconsin says no more then 20 rounds of prelims 1 paragraph national
Notre Dame Beats Badgers Baseball Wild pitching from the Badgers allows Notre Dame to win 2 paragraphs regional
Thursday, April 19, 1917
Hammond Loses Star Athletes Athletics Hammond baseball and track teams suffer when 17 enlist in military 6 paragraphs local
Looks Like Dull Season on Court as Tennis Stars Prepare to Enlist Tennis Many tennis players planning to enlist for military service 1 paragraph national
Battles are Welled Matched Boxing Two of the fastest boxers to meet in Milwaukee 1 paragraph national
Dillon Critically Ill, Down with Appendicitis Boxing Boxer has bed rest while battling an Appendicitis 1 paragraph national
Minister Makes Stand for Darcey Boxing Church minister backs Darcey’s reason for leaving Australia 1 paragraph national
Downey to Meet Russel in Gary Boxing For bouts to be fought in Gary, highlighted with match between Downey and Russell 1 paragraph local
Wow! Even In Mexico Boxing Darcey barred from boxing in Mexico 1 paragraph international
Jimmy Watts a Soldier Boxing Former boxer and athletic club director joins the military 1 paragraph national
Munger to Meet Hughes Boxing Former Philadelphian fighter to have bout against Texan, Kid Hughes 1 paragraph national
He Gets a Chance at the Champ at Last Boxing Cleveland boxer gets a chance at the champion Kilbane 1 paragraph local
Exhaust Echoes Auto Racing Article sets date for the 3rd annual Chicago Auto Derby 1 paragraph metropolitan
Fulton Wanted for Milwaukee Bout Boxing Boxing promoter wants Fulton to fight 1 paragraph regional
Make Noise Like a Real Fighter Boxing Boxer Johnny Ray joins the military 1 paragraph national
Duffy to Box Griffith Boxing Describes upcoming rubber match between two fighters, fighters evenly matched 1 paragraph national
Friday, April, 20, 1917
Tearney to Hurl 1st Ball Baseball President of the Three I baseball league to throw out first ball in Hammond Baseball Clubs home opener 3 paragraphs local
War take Wallop at All Athletes Baseball Demonstration of the efficiency in sports in this country 6 paragraphs national
Referee Puts End to Clash Boxing Benny Leonard defeats Richie Mitchell by T.K.O. 6 paragraphs national
Speed Mistress Wins at Gardens Roller Skating Beatrice Greaney wins 1 mile race 1 paragraph regional
New Castle Man Wins Roller Skating A man from New Castle and one from Whiting win in elimination rounds 1 paragraph regional
Fight! Boxing Boxer John Sullivan to stop boxing and join war effort 1 paragraph national
Saturday, April 21, 1917
The Folly of Slam Bang Style Boxing Criticizing the boxing method used by many boxers 12 paragraphs national
Leonard Will Enlist as Volunteer Aviator Boxing Boxer to become volunteer aviator and not fight for two months while training 1 paragraph national
Card for Gary Announced Boxing Contenders for fight in Gary is announced 1 paragraph local
Hold Cleveland Boxer for Death of Opponent Boxing Boxer held by Cleveland police because of death of opponent, police investigating 1 paragraph national
Purple Blank Purdue Baseball Purdue loses rain delayed game to Northwestern 1 paragraph regional
Dr. Williams Quits Gophers for Army Athletics University of Minnesota football coach joins U.S. Medical Reserve Corps 1 paragraph regional
Johnson vs. Langford Boxing 25 round bout scheduled for June 1 paragraph national
General Chemicals Organized Baseball Industrial League team looking for opponents 1 paragraph local
Welsh Trounced by Rocky Kansas Boxing Match ended in 10 rounds 1 paragraph national
Hammond High Cancels Games Baseball Baseball season cancelled due to students leaving for war 1 paragraph local
Sam Langford Wins Boxing Langford beats opponent in first round 1 paragraph national
Monday, April 23, 1917
Over Thousand Fans Out Despite Weather Baseball Fans watch Hammond win in cold weather and remodeled park 7 paragraphs local
Jennings a Good Picker Baseball Can this former baseball player pick player as well as he could pick pitches to hit 6 paragraphs national
Ray Chapman Ready to Star Once More Baseball Healed player returns to field excites Cleveland’s fans 1 paragraph national
M’Coy & Nelson to Join “Teddy” Boxing Two former boxers enlist to help in war effort 1 paragraph national
Improving Hammond’s Golf Course Golf Ten men to maintain and improve Hammond Country Club 2 paragraphs local
He Favors The Later Openings Baseball Part owner of Brooklyn team favors later opening for baseball season, wants better weather 6 paragraphs national
Gary H.S. Has 35 men on the Job Track Gary has good chance at winning season with Hammond players at war 5 paragraphs local
War Takes Gridiron Team Football Possibly no football at Ball State University, Players off to war 1 paragraph local
Hammond Boy Wins Great Race Roller Skating Hammond boy comes from behind to win one mile roller skating race 5 paragraphs local
Des Jardien Wins in Red Cross Benefit baseball Former football player turned pitcher wins game against East Chicago 2 paragraphs local
Takes on Two Boxing Muncie fighter beats Texan boxer in two rounds 1 paragraph regional
Tuesday, April 24, 1917
Coffey Gets a Draw Boxing Rally in the last round forces a draw in bout 6 paragraphs national
Lack of Confidence A Big Failing of George Dauss, Tiger Twirler Baseball Lack of confidence keeps pitcher from being at his best 2 paragraphs national
All Join the Army Baseball All but 1 player for Elkhart baseball team enlisted in the military 1 paragraph regional
Caddock to Challenge The Mat Victor Wresting Wrester to challenge champion for $1000 prize 1 paragraph national
Golf Club Will Cut Out Cups Golf Money spent for trophies will go to Red Cross 5 paragraphs local
Gary Team Leads in Doubles Bowling Doubles team from Gary leads in state bowling tournament 3 paragraphs local
Tax Would Kill Game, Says Ban Baseball American League owners afraid they will have to close parks if tax goes though 2 paragraphs national
Boxing Show is Postponed Boxing Bouts postponed in effort to draw better attendance 1 paragraph regional
Now We Hope He’ll Get to Fight Boxing Boxer Darcey enlists in Aviation corps, Milwaukee Mayor allows Darcey to fight 1 paragraph regional
Wednesday, April 25, 1917
Athletics Should Continue Athletics Criticism of colleges not playing sports due to the war 5 paragraphs national
New Team for Standard Baseball “Litle Rocks” looking for opponents 2 paragraphs local
Gary Bouts Friday Evening Boxing Bouts that were cancelled yesterday will be on Friday 1 paragraph local
May Call Off Golf In New York District Golf Championship tournaments cancelled, money for prizes to go to Red Cross 1 paragraph national
Fight Decisions Boxing Show the results of boxing matches from six different venues 1 paragraph national
Tennis Matches to Benefit Red Cross Tennis First in a series of tennis matches cancelled, money to go to red Cross 1 paragraph national
Harvey Puts K.O. Rivers’ Jaw Boxing Boxing match in New York results in Knock Out 1 paragraph national
Hits Coast Mat Shows Wrestling Wrestling makes it west coast, $3,000 prize 1 paragraph national
Morgan Whips Reddy Boxing Boxer wins fight easily 1 paragraph
Billy Mans Set Down Boxing Mans loses bout by referee decision 1 paragraph
Brennan Outpointed Boxing Brennan loses by points, second boxer loses in forty-six seconds 1 paragraph
Thursday, April 26, 1917
Ohio Governor Forbids Darcy Bout In State Boxing Following other states Ohio Governor forbids fight 4 paragraphs national
Miske-Levinsky Contest Delayed Boxing Fight delayed to give boxer some rest, fought yesterday 1 paragraph national
Willard Isn’t Only Patriotic Pug; These Will Not be Slackers, Either Boxing Describes three other boxers who are going off to war 1 paragraph national
Maroons Walloped By Purple Baseball Northwestern wins game in the rain 1 paragraph metropolitan
Want A Game baseball Team want to find opponents 1 paragraph local
Murleys Play Fast Ball Game Baseball Discusses upcoming game between a Chicago team and Hammond team 2 paragraphs local
Javelin Thrower Now Tosses Hay track Purdue track team members give up sport to help area farmers in war effort 1 paragraph regional
Michigan Stars Enlist Athletics Members of University of Michigan Sports teams enlist in the military 1 paragraph national
Triangle High School Meet at Gary on Saturday Track Gary Emerson, Gary Froebel, and East Chicago high schools participated in the first meet of season. 5 paragraphs local
Friday, April 27, 1917
Gary Club to Stage Four Bouts Tonight Boxing Boxing matches that had been delayed will be fought tonight 4 paragraphs local
Bobby Jones’ Advice Reduces Golf Score Golf Fifteen year old golfer gives tips to help reduce golf scores 1 paragraph national
Boxers in Minnesota Can’t Use Flag For Belt Boxing State boxing commission bans flag from boxers 2 paragraphs regional
To War Athletics Augustana College cancel track, team members go to war, Hamlin University cancels spring sports calendar, team members go to war, New York University baseball and football players enlist, Iowan boxer also enlists 4 paragraphs national
Up to Darcy to Learn Aviation Boxing Darcy instructed to report for training 1 paragraph national
Murleys No Slouch of a Team Baseball Discusses up coming game between the Murleys and a Hammond team 7 paragraphs local
Wrestlers’ Eternal Triangle Wrestling wresters upset by claim that they are forming a new species of wrestlers 5 paragraphs national
SaturdayApril, 28, 1917
Herrick in a Poor Showing Boxing Much anticipated bout in Gary a disappointment to fans, promoters lose money 6 paragraphs local
Connie Mack Thinks this Lad a Comer Baseball Mack expects to surprise league with this young pitcher 1 paragraph national
Louisiana Is Winner Boxing One of the winners from the fights in Gary 1 paragraph local
Elgin Six Breaks World’s Broad Jump Record Auto Racing 2000 spectators watched as car jumped barrels, setting new record 3 paragraphs metropolitan
Champion Winner as Herman meets Herman Boxing Two fighters evenly matched in the ring, meet and the one named Herman wins 1 paragraph national
Dan O’Leary to Walk Walking Hammond professor to put money up for a walking race 1 paragraph local
New League to Start Baseball New league to start season on Monday, president of league to throw out first pitch 1 paragraph metropolitan
Monday, April 30, 1917
No-Hits, No-Runs for Peter Baseball Pitcher Shows great strength in bad weather 8 paragraphs local
Chappelle is Once More Fast Recruit Baseball White Sox purchase player from minor league team 1 paragraph metropolitan
Beloit to Draft Athletes in Fall Sports College recruits athletes even though no sports will be played, must stay fit to go to war if needed 1 paragraph regional
New Record For Jump is Made Track New record for Lake County and possibly the state attempted on Saturday 2 paragraphs local
White Will Train Hard Boxing Boxer Charlie White prepares for upcoming fight 1 paragraph national
England To Quit Racing Horse Racing Racing suspended to help preserve food for war effort. 1 paragraph international
Mandot in Go Tonight Boxing Match in New Orleans will give winner a chance at Benny Leonard &nbs
