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Sport's Page Index, 1915 through 1918 |
Monday, July 2, 1917
Galligan Rowdies Disgrace Team And Town Baseball describes baseball game between Hammond team and Chicago Galligans, goes on to describe riotous behavior of Galligan fans 15 paragraphs local
The Standing Baseball Ranking of the American and National League teams 2 tables National
Whiting City League Baseball describes the Whiting City League standing and the scores of all games played on July 1st 4 paragraphs local
Boxing Fans Will Take A Lake Trip Boxing describes two boxing matches scheduled for July 4th at Benton Harbor 4 paragraphs Regional
More Changes In Sporting Map When These Stars Battle On The Fourth? Boxing describes boxing matches scheduled at Youngstown Ohio. to settle middle-weight championship 1 paragraph National
Walters Wins June Golf Prize Golf describes victory of fifteen year old Bobby Jones at the Southern Golf Championship 1 paragraph National
Tuesday, July 3, 1917
Barry Thinks Red Sox Are Due To Win It Baseball describes response of Red Sox manager to critics who claim that the team is not as strong as it was during the 1916 season 7 paragraphs National
Colts Win Again Baseball describes game between S. Chicago and Lansing teams, the Lansing team is also advertising for additional opponents 1 paragraph local
Complaints Of Sport Section Baseball A letter of complaint to the editor of the Lake County Times, and a response to that letter 11 paragraphs local
Conkey Defeat Gas Co. Baseball describes game between E. Chicago Dodgers and Junior Colts, the Colts also advertise for another opponent 1 paragraph local
Double Header Baseball advertises Kasper Colts double header at Harrison park 1 paragraph local
Good Game Expected In Hammond Baseball describes up and coming games between Chicago and Hammond teams, also describes another game between two Inter-City Industrial League ball teams 3 paragraphs local
Junior Colts Defeat Dodgers Baseball describes game between E. Chicago Dodgers and Junior Colts, the Colts are also advertising for more opponents 1 paragraph local
The Standing Baseball describes rankings and July 2nd game results for National and American League teams 2 charts National
Whiting To Have Postponed Game Baseball The rescheduled time of a Whiting City League game 1 paragraph local
Downy And Moha Promise Slugging Boxing describes July 5th Racine boxing match 1 paragraph regional
Car Plunges Into Crowds; Many are injured Auto Racing describes racing car accident at a Minnesota fair ground 1 paragraph regional
Elgin Six Sets Road Mark Auto Racing describes record road trip of six Elgin men from Chicago to Miami 4 paragraphs regional
Whist Congress Closes Card Game describes the trophy winners at the annual American Whist Convention in Cleveland Ohio 3 paragraphs Nationall
Famous Athlete Joins Marines Football College football hero joins Marine Corps 1 paragraph National
Lively Program For Golf Golf describes Hammond Country Club’s July golf calendar for male and female golfers 13 paragraphs local
Big Offer Made For William Horse Horse Racing describes 15,000 offer for Lafayette, Indiana horse 1 paragraph regional
Nation Wide Shoot Shooting describes trapshooting benefit for the American Red Cross that is to be sponsored by the American Amateur Trap shooters 2 paragraphs National
Gary Boys Lose to E. Chicago Baseball describes game between Gary and East Chicago baseball teams, the E. Chicago team is also advertising for other opponents 4 paragraphs Regional
Thursday, July 5, 1917
Dodgers Meet First Defeat Baseball describes the first defeat of the season for the E. Chicago Dodgers 1 paragraph local
Elk Juniors Pitcher Fans Eighteen Baseball describes game between the Elk Juniors and the Rosebuds and the performance of the game umpire 4 paragraphs local
Graver Tank Team Defeats League Leaders Baseball describes Inter-City Industrial League game, and lists a chart of the league standings 2 paragraphs local
Hammond Defeated Merrimacs Baseball describes July 4th game between Hammond and Chicago team 5 paragraphs local
Nationals End Their Losing Streak Baseball describes game between Indiana Harbor Nationals and the Hammond Shamrocks 4 paragraphs local
Twisters Win Baseball describes game between the State Line Twisters and the Casimir’s 1 paragraph local
Whiting Braves Have Disbanded Baseball describes the breakup of the Braves due to missing players 1 paragraph local
Standard Colts Are Defeated By Hessville Baseball describes game between Hammond and Hessville teams 1 paragraph local
Buffalo N.Y., Boxing describes how Soldier Barfield defeated Jimmy Duffy in the sixth round 1 paragraph National
Downy Hands Moha Beating Boxing describes Moha versus Downy boxing match 1 paragraph National
Griffith Beats Lewis By Boxing Boxing describes Griffith versus Downing match in Akron Ohio 1 paragraph National
Harrison And Greek Box Draw Boxing describes Benton Harbor match between Phil Harrison and George Knockout Brown 1 paragraph Metropolitan
Mike Gibbons Beats Chip In 12 Round Scrap Boxing describes Youngstown Ohio match between Mike Gibbons and George Chip, Gibbons was victorious 1 paragraph regional
Hammond Golfers Give to Red Cross Golf describes fund raiser at the Hammond Country Club for the American Red Cross that raised sixty dollars 2 paragraphs local
Friday, July 6, 1917
The D.H.S. Ball Team Baseball describes match that was supposed to take place between D.H.S. and the Indiana Harbor team but the Harbor boys did not show up 1 paragraph local
All Stars To Play At Lansing Baseball describes upcoming came between Lansing and Hammond teams 1 paragraph local
Get This One-Description Of Baseball By London Scribe Baseball describes London baseball game the London Americans and a Canadian team 8 paragraphs International
The Standings Baseball describes American and National League standings 4 tables National
Fred Fulton Lands Knockout On Porky Flynn Boxing describes New York boxing match between Fred Fulton and Porky Flynn, Flynn was knocked out during the fourth round 1 paragraph National
Fight Decisions Boxing gives results for boxing matches across the nation 1 table National
Ketchell To Box “Somewhere In France” Boxing Local boxer stationed in France decided to box there in order to entertain soldiers 1 paragraph Local
Langford Is All In Boxing describes the career of boxer Sam Langford 3 paragraph National
Entries In Golf Meet Reach 150 Golf describes new entries to the Western Amateur Golf Championship in Midlothian 1 paragraph metropolitan
Gardner Cousins Train For U.S. Service Golf describes enlistment of former golf champion and his cousin in the U.S. army 4 paragraphs Metropolitan
Davis Wins Bout Wrestling describes victory of local wrestler over a carnival wrestler 1 paragraph local
Saturday, July 7, 1917
Fosters Play Hammond Baseball describes upcoming game between Hammond team and the American Giants 1 paragraph local
Triangles, 30; Hammond Elks, 6 Baseball describes game between Hammond and Indiana Harbor teams, the Harbor team advertises for additional opponents 3 paragraphs local
Whiting City League Baseball describes current standings in the Whiting City League and up and coming games for the League 3 paragraphs local
Al Palzar In The Field Boxing boxer Al Palzer claims he can defeat anyone and he is advertising for a match 1 paragraph local
Fulton Puts K.O. On “Porky” Flynn In Fourth Round Boxing describes Fulton’s victory over Flynn in fourth round 3 paragraphs National
Governor After Sheriff For Bout Boxing describes how Michigan governor has launched investigation into July 4th boxing match between George Brown and Phil Harris 2 paragraph regional
Remarkable Run In Automobile Across State Car Racing describes record making trip of Elgin Six across Minnesota 4 paragraphs Metropolitan
Frank Blocker Married Today Football Purdue University football star marries 1 paragraph regional
Hawthorne To Have Thirty Day Meet, Rumor horse racing the response of Chicago authorities to the rumor of an illegal horse race 1 paragraph Metropolitan
Open Regatta To Hammond Tomorrow Sailing describes two July 8th boat races sponsored by the Jackson Park Yacht Club 3 paragraph metropolitan
Wrestle For Purse In West Hammond Wrestling describes upcoming wrestling match sponsored by the carnival 4 paragraphs local
Monday, July 9, 1917
City League Game Results Baseball lists game results for the Hammond City League games 2 paragraphs local
Industrial League Games Baseball list game results for the Industrial League games 2 tables local
Nice Little Team Wants A Game Baseball the Star Fish Giants of Hammond advertise for an opponent 1 paragraph local
Scatenas Win Baseball describes how the Scatenas defeated the E. Chicago team on July 8th 2 paragraphs local
Smith Throws Up The Sponge baseball describes how Ed Smith has given up on sponsoring a baseball team in South Bend 1 paragraph Regional
The Standing Baseball The official standing of the American and National League baseball teams 3 tables National
Whiting City League Results Baseball The official standing of the Whiting City League baseball teams and a brief game summary 1 paragraph local
Britton’s Record Is Luminous Boxing describes the career record of boxer Jack Britton 4 paragraphs National
He Disproves Old Knock Out Theory Boxing describes boxer Johnny Dundee’s knockout victory over Willie Jackson 1 paragraph National
Jimmy Clabby Wins Two Australian Championships Boxing describes boxers two Australian boxing titles 5 paragraphs local
Women’s Golf Tourney Has Started Golf describes the beginning of the July women’s golf tournament at the Hammond Country Club 1 paragraph local
Hammond Beach Yacht Races Sailing describes the results of two boat races held at the Jackson Park Yacht Club 1 paragraph local
Tuesday, July 10, 1917
Betz Wins Sixteen Baseball describes baseball game between two Industrial League teams 2 paragraphs local
Dyer Defeats The Steger Tigers Baseball describes how the Dyer High School team beat a Steger team 2 paragraphs local
Colombia A.C. Wins Baseball describe victory of Colombia A.C. over Chicago team and Colombia advertises for more opponents 3 paragraphs local
Hammond Gas Men Lose Game Baseball describes Hammond defeat to the Michigan City Gas and Electric Company 2 paragraphs local
Hire And Fire Baseball Men Baseball describes how the Hammond baseball club fires players after a loosing streak and was scouting for new one’s 6 paragraphs local
He’s Copping His Teammates Stuff Baseball describes how White Sox player Peter William was fined for tampering with the ball 1 paragraph National
Nationals Defeat Twisters Baseball describes game between the National and the Twisters 3 paragraphs local
Somebody’s Going To Get Cleaned Baseball advertises upcoming game between two Gary laundry mat’s 2 paragraphs local
That Sunday Ball Game Baseball Poem about the losses of the Hammond team
The Standing Baseball The official ranking for the American and National Baseball Leagues 4 tables National
Triangles Beat Ross Specials Baseball describes game between Hammond and Gary teams 1 paragraph local
Boxing Notes Boxing gives brief boxing update 2 paragraphs Regional
Investigation O.K.’s Benton Harbor Show Boxing describes the outcome of Michigan investigation into the July 4th Benton Harbor boxing match 1 paragraph regional
Joe Welling Substitute For O’ Dowd, Who Hurt Eye Boxing describes how Chicago boxer will take the place of injured boxer in a New York match 1 paragraph metropolitan
Wednesday, July, 11, 1917
Cubs Release Jimmy Archer Baseball describes how the Cubs have given catcher Jimmy Archer an unconditional release from his contract 3 paragraphs National
Little Rock Win Baseball describes Little Rock victory over Federal A.C. 1 paragraph National
Shamrocks vs. Calumet A.C. Baseball describes upcoming game between Hammond and S. Chicago team 1 paragraph local
Triangles 10, Elks 8, Baseball describes game between Indiana Harbor and Hammond teams 3 paragraphs local
Walsh Leads Hammond Team At The Bat Baseball a list of the Hammond baseball clubs batting averages 2 paragraphs local
Easy For Fulton To Rock Morau To Sleep In 3rd Boxing describes national fight decisions and detailed match between Fulton and Morau 4 paragraphs National
Southern Golfers Beaten Golf describes the first day of play at the Western Amateur Golf Tournament at the Midlothian Country Club 1 paragraph metropolitan
Athletes From Several States Star In Meet At Officer’s Training Camp general athletic military games national
Thursday, July 12, 1917
Game Wanted Baseball a 14-16 year old team is advertising for an opponent in their age group 2 paragraphs local
Owls Take Game 4-1 Baseball describes game between the Owls and the S. Side A.C. 2 paragraphs local
The Standing Baseball the official rankings of the American and National Baseball League teams 3 tables National
Waco Breaks Snipe Conley’s Winning Streak Baseball describes Dallas Texas game in which pitcher Johnny Conley’s winning streak was broken 1 paragraph National
Alberta Champ Stops O’ Leary Boxing describes Canadian Lightweight Championship 1 paragraph International
Fight Decisions Boxing Lists national boxing decisions 1 table National
Hammond Grappler Is After Bear Cat Boxing describes the aspirations of Hammond boxer “Curley Davis” to obtain the middleweight championship of the world 3 paragraphs local
In The Sporting World Boxing describes several New York boxing matches 6 paragraphs National
Leonard Going To Rust Out Boxing describes how one of the nations best lightweights is refusing fights 5 paragraphs National
Sawyers Is Winner In 42nd Hole Golf describes the action at the Western Amateur Golf Championship 2 paragraphs metropolitan
High-Class Shooting Marks State Tourney shooting describes the second day of competition at the Indiana State trapshooting tournament 3 paragraphs regional
Friday, July 13, 1917
Claim A. Forfeit Baseball describes how the Dollas & Garber A.C. claim a forfeit game from the Hessville A.C. because they did not show up to a scheduled game 2 paragraphs local
Dodgers vs. Colts Baseball describes upcoming came between the Dodgers and the Colts to decide championship 1 paragraph local
Gibson Is Comeback Marvel Baseball describes the comeback of two baseball veterans to the National League 4 paragraphs National
Herb Pennock, A “Remade” Pitcher, Fills Ruth’s Shoes For Red Sox Baseball describes the success of Red Sox pitcher Herb Pannock 1 paragraph National
The Standing Baseball the official ranking of the American and National Baseball Leagues 4 tables National
Death Takes Mike Glover Boxing describes death of former welterweight champion 1 paragraph National
Griffith Beats Tillman In 10 Rounds At St. Paul Boxing describes boxing match that took place in St. Paul Minn. 2 paragraph regional
Evans Sets Record For Ade’s Course Golf describes how “Chick” Evans played several exhibition matches in Brook Ind., where he broke a golfing record that belonged to George Ade 1 paragraph regional
Golf Match For Club Women Golf describes how the second round of the ladies golf tournament at the Hammond Country Club may have to be postponed 1 paragraph local
Inter City Golf Match Golf describes how Hammond Country Club members will play Michigan City club members in a tournament 1paragraph local
Record Breaking Golf Match Golf describes record breaking match at the Western Amateur championship 3 paragraphs National
Secure Golf Instructor Golf describes how the Christiana Country Club has just hired Golf Professional Fred Clarkson to oversee their club program 2 paragraphs local
Saturday, July 14, 1917
Ever See’em Cross Bats Baseball describes upcoming game between Hammond and E. Chicago teams at Harrison Park 2 Paragraph local
Hammond Plays Mutuals Tomorrow Baseball describes upcoming game between the Hammond Club and the Mutuals 3 paragraphs local
Harbor Team Home Tomorrow Baseball describes upcoming game between the Harbor team and the Chicago Dolphins 2 paragraphs local
Jack Bessey Actors To Play Times Employees Baseball describes how the Jack Bessey acting group challenged the Lake County Times staff to a baseball game 6 paragraphs local
Peerless A.C. Plays Sunday Baseball describes upcoming game between Peerless A.C. and the Dollas & Garber A.C. 2 paragraphs local
Play Ball Baseball describes upcoming game between two Gary Laundry mats 2 paragraphs Regional
Whiting City League Baseball describes the upcoming Whiting League games and reviews the games played on the 13th 3 paragraphs local
Coffroth Plays 20 Round Bouts Boxing describes the upcoming Tia Juana boxing matches of Jim Coffroth 2 paragraphs International
Jeff Tries To Enlist Twice; Turned Down Twice Boxing describes two failed attempt by former heavyweight champion James Jeffries to enlist in the U.S. army 1 paragraph National
M’Clelland Is Under Banner Wing Boxing describes how bantamweight Lawrence McClelland has put himself under the management of Frankie Banner and is beginning to accept matches local
Football Despite Lose Of Regulars Football describes how Notre Dame has decided not to cancel its fall football season despite the fact that many of the players will be absent due to the war 1 paragraph regional
Mrs. Porter Turns In A Fine Record Golf describes how W.N. porter has taken the lead in the ladies tournament at the Hammond Country Club 1 paragraph local
Ouimet To Meet Edwards Golf describes the upcoming final round of the Western Amateur Golf Tournament where Francis Ouimet faces off against Kenneth Edwards 7 paragraphs National
Larney Disputes C. Davis Wrestling describes how Larney claims to have a fighter that can stand up to Hammond Star Curley Davis 3 paragraphs local
A. Games Held Earlier general sport describes how the annual games of the Amateur Athletic Union will be held earlier in the year due to the start of the draft 7 paragraphs National
Monday, July 16, 1917
Bessey’s Stuck To Their Bed Baseball describes how Jack Bessey’s team did not show up for the baseball game that they challenged the Times staff to. 3 paragraphs local
Callahan Popular Manager Baseball describes the managing career of Jimmy Callahan 4 paragraph National
Evan’s Is Picked For Turner’s Job Baseball describes how Joe Evan’s will take the place of Terry Turner at third base for Cleveland Indians 1 paragraph National
Hammond Gets Into New Stride Baseball describes July 15th Hammond victory over the Mutuals 3 paragraphs local
Times Reporter Suffers Fracture Baseball describes how Times reporter suffered injury after he collided with player at Harrison Park 1 paragraph local
Whiting City League Baseball describes the games played in the Whiting City League and gives official rankings of the Whiting City League teams 3 paragraphs local
Fulton Deserves Attention Boxing describes recent matches of boxer Fred Fulton 5 paragraphs National
Thompson Ready For Burman Boxing describes upcoming boxing match between George Thompson and Joe Burman 1 paragraph National
Ready For The Germans Football describes how Harvard has canceled its fall football games due to the war 1 paragraph national
Hammond Golfers Lose Their Match Golf describe the defeat of the Hammond Country Club golf team to the Michigan City Country Club golf team 1 paragraph local
Well Here Is What Curly Says Wrestling Letter from Curly Davis to the editor accepting Larney’s challenge 2 paragraphs local
Tuesday, July 17, 1917
Dyer Gets Fast Victory Baseball describes Dyer victory over the Royals of Chicago Heights 5 paragraphs local
Few Of The Seasons Youngsters Look So Good As These Spry Old Veterans Baseball describes the comeback of veteran stars Ivan Olson and Bob Groom 1 paragraph National
Game Goes Eleven Innings Baseball described eleven inning match between St. Stanislaus and the Triangles teams 2 paragraphs local
I.H. Nationals Are Defeated By Little Rocks Baseball describes game between Hammond and Harbor teams 2 paragraphs local
Industrial League’s Exciting Race On Baseball describes how the league race has boosted attendance 1 paragraph local
Marsans Traded For Lee Magee Baseball describes trade between the Yankees and the Browns 1 paragraph National
Peerless Wins 11 Straight Baseball describes winning streak of Twin City team 3 paragraphs local
Two Get Releases Baseball describes how the Hammond Ball Club has released two players 2 paragraphs local
Jess Wins Verdict Over Jack Curley Boxing describes how promoter Jack Curley attempted to get an injunction against heavyweight boxing champion Jess Willard 3 paragraphs National
M’vey Knocks Out Jeff Clarke Boxing describes boxing match 1 paragraph National
Wednesday, July 18,1917
Bagby The Game’s Smartest Pitcher? Baseball describes how smart Cleveland pitcher Jim Bagby Baseball 1 paragraph National
Freak Scoring Record Baseball describes record breaking game played by the Ohio penitentiary 3 paragraphs National
“Peerless Leader” Says He’s Though Baseball describes how Los Angeles manager, Frank Chance is resigning from the league 1 paragraph National
Some Fan Apologizes For Game Baseball describes how the wrong play led to an umpire making a wrong decision during a game 3 paragraphs local
Standards Loose Game Baseball describes game between East Chicago and Hammond teams 1 paragraph local
U-Boat Wallop Hits National Game When Soldier’s Bat Sinks Baseball describes how a German U-boat sunk an American ship on its way to France that contained baseball equipment for American soldiers 3 paragraphs national
This Veteran Says Dillon Is The Brand He Likes Boxing describes how boxer Jim Flynn in looking forward to a match with Jack Dillon 3 paragraphs National
Evans Gathers 1,700 For Navy Golf describes how Chick Evans raised 1,700for Navy in exhibition golf match 2 paragraphs metropolitan
Ouimet Beaten 6 In Exhibition Golf describes how Francis Ouimet was beaten at an exhibition match 1 paragraph National
Larney Matches His Man Wrestling describes how Larney has arranged match between Young Jordan of Chicago and Curley Davis of Hammond 3 paragraphs local
Larney To Stage Wrestling Bout Wrestling describes how wrestling promoter, Larney has booked a theater for the International Wrestling Tournament 1 paragraph Metropolitan
Auto Race Postponed Auto Racing describes the postponement of Indianapolis auto race 1 paragraph regional
Thursday, July 19, 1917
Brewery Team In Accident Baseball describes accident that Crown Point team was involved in 1 paragraph local
He Left Groff Speechless Baseball describes encounter between a team manager and the umpire of the game 6 paragraphs National
Is Making’em Miss In A. Association Baseball describes the performance of minor league star Paul Carter 1 paragraph National
Merrimacs On Sunday Baseball describes how the Hammond club chose to play the Merrimacs on Sunday 3 paragraphs local
Rube Foster Loses $600 Ring Baseball Giants player reports the lose of ring to the police 1 paragraph National
Leonard Backing Down? Boxing describes how boxer, Benny Leonard said he would enter the armed service after he won his lightweight title but he has not done so 4 paragraphs National
Is Gibbons In Class By Himself Boxing describe how middleweight boxer Mike Gibbons has no one at his level to compete with 9 paragraphs National
M’Clellan Working Out Daily Boxing describes how McClellan is working out for his upcoming bout with Meyers 2 paragraphs local
Pugilistic Notes Boxing describes a recent boxing match and it also describes wrestling promoter Larney’s International Wrestling tournament local
Roche Referee For Welling Boxing describes how Billy Roche will be referee for Friday night boxing match 1 paragraph National
Cincinnati Speedway To Hold Races On Labor Day Racing describes Labor Day auto derby to be held in Cincinnati 4 paragraphs National
Western Special To Nebraskan With 99 Birds Shooting describes St.. Joseph Mo. shooting competition 4 paragraphs National
Friday, July 20, 1917
Closed Mouthed Players Are Popular With Fans Baseball describes how fans contrary to popular belief do not always like the loud mouthed players 14 paragraphs National
Helps Giants Win In National Race Baseball describes the playing style of Benny Kauff 1 paragraph National
Huggins Keeps On Building Good Club Baseball describes how the Cincinnati Reds have improved under the ownership of Huggins 5 paragraphs National
Tagged! Baseball describes accident that occurred at the Industrial League game when one player tagged another 1 paragraph local
Tait knocks Out O’Leary Boxing describes lightweight Canadian boxing match 1 paragraph International
Young Men Should Be Physically Fit To Compete In Athletics General Sports Article from the New York Medical Journal that state that young men should be physically fit before they participate in a sport 4 paragraphs National
Dutch Boat Racing Adds Old World Picture To New York Yacht Racing describes how war bound crews of Dutch ships have begun to race Dutch ships in the Hudson River 2 paragraphs national
Saturday, July 21, 1917
Mack’s Efforts Respected Baseball describes how Connie Mack has made the Athletics one of the most feared teams in baseball 7 paragraphs National
Shamrocks vs. South Side A.C. Baseball describes upcoming game between Hammond and South Side team 1 paragraph local
Whitted Drawn Far Down List Baseball describes how Philadelphia player has been drafted 1 paragraph National
Dolan In Draw; Fans Near Riot Boxing describes boxing match that almost turned into a riot when the referee called the match a draw 2 paragraphs National
He Trains Among Priests For A Prize Ring Punch Boxing describes where boxer Jim Coffey chooses to practice 9 paragraphs National
Welling Gives Boxing describes Chicago boxing match 1 paragraph Metropolitan
10,000 Auto Sweepstakes At Cincinnati Auto Racing describes Labor Day benefit auto race in Cincinnati, the proceeds will benefit the army and navy 1 paragraph National
Star Auto Pilots In Match Race Racing describes automobile race 1 paragraph National
He Picked The Liver One, Others Didn’t Whistle Horse Racing describes horse race winner 1 paragraph National
Monday, July 23, 1917 Paper Unavailable
Tuesday, July 24, 1917
Game Wanted Baseball describes how the Columbia A.C. are advertising for additional opponents 1 paragraph local
Peerless Wins New Twin Header Baseball describes how the Peerless A.C. won a double header 4 paragraphs local
Rose Buds Win, 8-5 Baseball describes game between the Rosebuds and St. Andrews in which the rosebuds were victorious 3 paragraphs local
St. Joseph Beats Dyer Baseball describes game between Dyer and Hammond teams, it is implied Hammond had an unfair advantage 1 paragraph local
Whiting City League Baseball describes the games played in the Whiting City League 1 paragraph local
Darcy Pined For Australia Before He Passed Away Boxing describes how dying sports star wanted to return to native Australia before he died 2 paragraphs International
Coulon Plans To Do His Bit Boxing describes how Johnny Coulon was to small to enter the army, so he plans to box to entertain the soldiers 1 paragraph Metropolitan
Reaction ! Football describes how Harvard Canceled football season, but their still may be an informal season 1 paragraph National
Winklers Take Main Prizes In Badger Shoot Shooting describes target shooting contest in Wisconsin 2 paragraphs regional
Wednesday, July 25, 1917
Ainsworth Defeated by E. Chicago Baseball describes game between East Chicago Tigers and the Ainsworth Cubs, the article lists plays and scores also 1 paragraph local
Hammond Fans Get Good News Baseball the Hammond baseball club picks up former Cub star, Artie Hoffman, as new club manager 3 paragraphs local
It will be A Battle Royal Baseball describes upcoming baseball game between the State Street Business Men and the Hoffman Street Business Men 3 paragraphs local
Kilbane To Try To Win Two Titles Boxing describes upcoming boxing match between John Kilbane a featherweight and Benny Leonard a lightweight 2 paragraphs National
Clabby Knocked Out Smith In 10th Round Says Report Boxing describes how boxer Jimmy Clabby knocked out opponent in the tenth round of Australian match 4 paragraphs local
Thursday, July 26,1917
Braves May Yet Have An Outfield; Sign Rabbit Powell Of Providence Baseball describes how the braves have recently purchased Ray Powell to strengthen their outfield 1 paragraph National
Cincinnati Fans Dippy Over Reds Baseball describes the attempts of Reds fans to arrange homecoming celebrations for the team 2 paragraphs National
So. Side A.C. Jrs. Whip Shamrocks Baseball describes game between the A.C.Juniors and the Shamrocks 1 paragraph local
Palmoore Fouls Frankie Burns Boxing describes boxing match in which Frankie Burns was awarded the match in the final round when his opponent fouled him 1 paragraph National
College Authorities To Waste Battle Of Opinions On Athletes General Sports describes conference of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, the conference is coming together to discuss the status of college sports during the war 5 paragraphs National
Wrestle Tonight Wrestling describes wrestling match between Young Jordan and Curley Davis in West Hammond local
Friday, July 27, 1917
Collins Can’t Get His Stride Baseball describes how baseball star Eddie Collins is pitching slower because of his age 3 paragraphs National
Game Is Postponed Baseball describes how the game between the Hohman street and State street merchants had to be canceled and rescheduled for a later date 4 paragraphs local
League Ready To Quit If Needful Baseball describes how the American League will call off the rest of the season if the government deems it a necessary war measure 1 paragraph National
Scatenas Play Ivanhoes Sunday Baseball describes upcoming game between these two teams 2 paragraphs local
West Ends Coming To Hammond Baseball describes how Hammond will play its second to last game of the season against the S. Side West Ends 2 paragraphs local
Kilbane Battle Boosts Leonard Boxing describes the outcome of the Kilbane vs. Leonard match 3 paragraphs National
Kilbane Doesn’t Care To Tackle Leonard Again Boxing describes how Johnny Kilbane would not fight Benny Leonard again 2 paragraphs National
Fulton Stops Willis Boxing describes boxing match that ended with a knockout in the fifth round 1 paragraph National
Boxers Join Navy Boxing two Chicago area boxers join the Navy 1 paragraph Metropolitan
M’Mahon Gives Morris A Terrible Lacing Boxing describes boxing match 1 paragraph National
Shea Knocks Out Doolan Boxing describes Wisconsin A.C. boxing match1 paragraph regional
1,288.07 Per Minute Boxing describes the amount of money that Benny Leonard and Johnny Kilbane received for fighting each other 1 paragraph National
Davis The Boss Flopper Wrestling describes the match between Curley Davis and Young Jordan, with Davis as the winner 1 paragraph local
Motorcycle Races Sunday July 29th Motorcycle Racing describes the upcoming motorcycle races in Crown Point 3 paragraphs local
Saturday, July 28, 1917
C.I. Taylor May Use New Pitcher Against Cubans Baseball describes how Taylor is scouting for a new pitcher to play in a double-header against the Cubans 2 paragraphs regional
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