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Sport's Page Index, 1915 through 1918 |
Monday, July 1, 1918
Collins Active In Efforts For Dempsey Bout. Boxing. Manager of challenger, Fred Fulton, tries to secure an alternate site for title bout after Baltimore officials deny permit. 3 paragraphs National
Veteran Twirler In Hall Of Fame. Baseball St. Paul pitcher Charlie Hall pitches no-hitter against Columbus (score 2-0). 1 paragraph National
Line Up Of The Leagues. Baseball. Roster of previous day’s results for baseball’s American and National Leagues, and team seasonal-averages. 2 paragraphs; National
Robins Four Boxmen. Baseball. Brooklyn’s manager Robins profiles the effectiveness of multiple first-class pitchers. 1 paragraph; National
Wanted Kauf To Hit. Baseball. Both Fans and opposing team (Robins) hoped for the Giants’ Benny Kauf to make a hit his last time at bat before joining the army. 1 paragraph; National
Comiskey Will Not Try An Experiment With Twilight Ball. Baseball. In spite of other teams’ experiments with night games, Comiskey will resist, maintaining baseball is a daylight game. 2 paragraphs; metropolitan.
Dundee Fails to Appear For Bout. Boxing. When Johnny Dundee fails to show For a scheduled 12-round bout against Geroge Chaney in Baltimore, Chaney Knocks out stand-in, Larry Hansen, in 5 rounds. 1 paragraph. National
Golf Stars To Play Match For Red Cross At Peru. Golf. Golfers and spectators will gather at Mississinewa Country Club, in Peru, Indiana, to watch four of America’s best known golfers (all from Chigago) compete on behalf of the Red Cross. 1 paragraph; Regional
Tuesday, July 2, 1918
Triangles To Play At Harbor. Baseball. The Indiana Harbor Triangles will play East Chicago’s Peerless Athletic Club in a benefit for the American Red Cross. 6 paragraphs; Local
Tickets Go Fast For Carnival. Boxing. Brisk ticket sales for July 4th boxing matches at Camp Grant. 1 paragraph; Regional .
The Sport Spyglass. All sports. Listing or roster of sport news-briefs around the Nation, covering a myriad of professional and non-professional sports. 13 paragraphs; National
Elks Still Hope To Stage Boxing. Boxing. Controversy regarding amateur matches between Jaycee Chapters. 2 paragraphs; local.
Line Up Of The Leagues. Baseball. Roster of scores and averages of American and National Leagues. 1 paragraph; National
Dempsey Lands Quick Knockout. Boxing. Jack Dempsey knocks out Jack McCarthy in 20 seconds of the first round in Tulsa. 2 paragraphs; National
Ryan To Aid Gibbons Boxing. Local veteran boxer and fight promoter (Ryan) To assist boxing instruction at Camp Funston. 1 paragraph; local.
Miske’s Way Of “Working.” Boxing. Heavy-weight contender opts to farm rather than report to the army. 1 paragraph; National
100 Per Cent Athlete Bars Dissipation And Narcotics. Track (Photo with caption). Richard Murray named 100% Athlete by University of California. 1 paragraph; National
Wednesday, July 3, 1918
Ball Game Called Off In Hammond. Baseball. Semi-Professional game between Hammond and East Chicago called off because of July 4th celebration. 4 paragraphs; local.
Pirates Shine In Tener’s Big League. Baseball. The Pirates are having a good season thanks to good pitching and batting. 4 paragraphs; National
Take The Crab Out And All Interest Is Gone. All sports. Public’s interest in hard losers and poor sportsmanship in all sports. 10 paragraphs; National .
No Golf At Country Club. Golf. There will be no golf at the Hammond Country Club on July 4th. 1 paragraph; local .
Line Up Of The Leagues. Baseball. Roster of scores and averages of the American and National Leagues. 1 paragraph; National
The Sports Spyglass. All sports. Miscellaneous sports briefs both national and international. 10 paragraphs; National and International
Pension By Army For Grid Injury. Football. James O’Neil discharged from Army after receiving injury sustained in intra-military game. 1 paragraph; National
Trots At Palatine Tomorrow. Harness racing . Races and fireworks to take Place in Palatine on July 4th. 1 paragraph; Regional
City League Champs In Game At Cicero. Baseball. The Hammond City League Champs will make their first seasonal Chicago appearance against Cicero. 1 paragraph; local.
Tom Daly Quits Cubs. Baseball. Daly, catcher for Cubs, quits team to work in shipping yard after being classified 1-A by Draft Board. 1 paragraph; National.
Friday, July 5, 1918
Hammond Cops From Cicero.4-0. Baseball. Hammond City League blanks out Cicero 4-0, on July 4th, 1918. 1 paragraph; local
Al Demaree Joins Comeback Hurlers. Baseball . Al Demaree returns to the nts. 1 paragraph; National
Dempsey Slaps Devere To Sleep. Boxing. Jack Dempsey K-O’s Bob Devere in the first round on July 4th. 3 paragraphs; National.
Golden Gate Swim Is Captured Again By Miss Cowls. Swimming. Frances Cowls repeats victory in annual swim across Golden Gate, in San Francisco. 1 paragraph; National .
Line Up Of The Leagues. Baseball. Roster of scores and averages of American And National Leagues. 1 paragraph; National
Gunboat Draws with McMahon. Boxing. Frank Mantell and Tom McMahon fight to a draw in a 15-rounder, July 4th, in Dayton Ohio. 1 paragraph; National .
Spike Kelley Gets Draw. Boxing. Spike Kelley fights to a draw in a 10-roundBout against Navy Roston, U. S. A. Welter-weight Champion. 1 paragraph; National.
George Chip Is Beaten At Butte By Leo Bens. Boxing. Bens wins decision Chip at Butte, Montana, July 4th. 1 paragraph; National
Frankie Burns Beats Herman. Boxing. Burns beats bantam-weight champion Herman, by decision. 1 paragraph; National
Leonard Trims Brazzo. Boxing. Light-Weight Champion Benny Leonard TKO’s challenger Jack Brazzo in the eighth round. 1 paragraph; National
Bartfield Defeats Downey In Fifteen Round Bout. Boxing. Soldier Bartfield defeats Bryan Downey by decision in 15-rounder. 1 paragraph; National.
Saturday, July 6, 1918
Crystals Win From Gary Eagles. Baseball. The Crystals Athletic Club beats Gary Eagles 8-5. 3 paragraphs; local.
Line Up Of The Leagues. Baseball. Roster of scores and averages of American and National Leagues. 1 paragraph; National .
Lewis Takes White And Burman To Cleveland. Boxing. Fight promoter Lewis takes Charlie White and Joe Burman to Cleveland. 1 paragraph; regional
Artie Hoffman To Lead Stahls Vs. Hammond. Baseball. The Jack Stahls to Play the Hammond City League Champs. 1 paragraph; local
Fight Decisions. Boxing . Results of July 4th fights. 1 paragraph; National
Leonard In Bout Tonight. Boxing. Benny Leonard and Frankie Calahan are Scheduled for an 8-rounder in Atlantic City. 1 paragraph; National
Pilot Killed In Auto Race. Auto Racing. Alva Ford killed in 60th lap of a 100-lap race. 1 paragraph; National
Hutchinson And Evans Paired For Indiana Match. Golf. The leading Professional and Amateur Golfers will compete against each other in a benefit for the Red Cross. 1 paragraph; regional.
Twilight Ball Not A Success In Frisco. Baseball. Pacific Coast League announces discontinuation of twilight games. 1 paragraph; National .
Death Takes John Milot. Auto Racing. Well known auto and boat racer dies of natural causes. 1 paragraph; National
Monday, July 8, 1918
League May Have To Divide Territory. Baseball. Problems in professional baseball resulting from shortage of good ballplayers, as a result of the war. 5 paragraphs; National
Hammond Wins Easily Over Stahls. Baseball. Hammond City League defeats The Jake Stahls 8-1. 1 paragraph; local.
Whiting Trapshooters Tournament. Shooting. Results of July 4th trapshooting tournament in Whiting. 2 paragraphs; local.
Can Ruth Make Good On His Run Program. Baseball. Babe Ruth Wants to hit a homerun in every park in the American league. 1 paragraph; National .
Line Up Of The Leagues. Baseball. Roster of scores and averages of American and National Leagues. 1 paragraph; National.
East Chicago Defeated Joliet 6-3. Baseball. East Chicago beats the Joliet Newarks. 1 Paragraph; local.
Dempsey Floors Flynn In The 1st In Atlanta Ring. Boxing. Jack Dempsey KO’s “Porky” Flynn In the first half round one. 1 paragraph; National
Dempsey-Fulton Fight Not Wanted In New Jersey. Boxing. The New Jersey Boxing Commission discredits erroneous story claiming that Dempsey-Fulton Fight will take place in New Jersey. 1 paragraph; National .
Tuesday, July 9, 1918
Valparaiso To Have Soldiers’ Boxing Tournament. Boxing. Boxing matches Between members of U. S. Army to be fought in Valparaiso. 7 paragraphs; local.
Hornsby To Seek Productive Job. Baseball. Roger Hornsby will seek an alternate “job” instead of military service. 1 paragraph; National
Lichtenstein Has Found A Second Gotch. Wrestling. Promoter has found anew “star” wrestler, John Pesek. 1 paragraph; National
Hammond Baseball Team Throws Up Sponge. Baseball. Owner Paul Purduhn dissolves team, citing losses and low attendance. 5 paragraphs; Local
Pilots Lose At Lansing. Baseball. Results of Lansing’s 3-0 win over the Schererville Pilots. 2 paragraphs; local.
Allied Title To American Boxer. Boxing. Sgt. Rolph, of Alberta Kansas,Wins inter-allied middle-weight championship in London, July 8th. 1 paragraph; International
Sec. Baker Will Rule On Ball Players. All Sports. Secretary of War will Rule on “work or fight” regulation for athletes. 1 paragraph; National
McGoorty Has No Trouble In Shading Foe. Boxing. McGoorty wins 10-round decision over Hugh Walker. 1 paragraph; National
Wednesday, July 10, 1918
Yanks Watch Kansas Sergeant Win Title. Boxing. Recap of inter-Allied Boxing match in London on Monday, 7/8/18. 1 paragraph; International
Big Gun Club Tourney Is Opened With Bang. Shooting. Opening of the Annual State Trapshooting tournament in Indianapolis. 1 paragraph; regional.
W. Jackson Has Better Of L. Cardell. Boxing. Willie Jackson Defeats Lew Cardell in 8-rounder in Jersey City. 1 paragraph; National
Kirk, Old Ilini Full Back, Ground School Grad. Football Illinois grid star Todd Kirk Graduates from U. S. Aeronautical School. 1 paragraph; National
Jack White Gets Another Bout Also Another Manager. Boxing. Veteran Chicago Boxer travels to Boston for a fight under new management 1 paragraph; metropolitan.
Cline And Kansas In Draw. Boxing. Lightweights, Irish Patsy Cline and Rocky Kansas fight to draw in 12-rounder in Toledo, 7/9/18. 1 paragraph; National
Fight Decisions. Boxing. Roster of fight decisions. 1 paragraph; National
Boy Of 16 Betters Mark Set By Chick Evans. Golf. Robert McKee beats previous amateur record, scoring 72 in Iowa State Tournament in Des Moines. 1 paragraph regional.
Dodgers To Play Hammond On Sunday. Baseball. Hammond will play the Dodger Trainings for the second time this season. 1 paragraph; Local
Nation-Wide Net Play For Army Aid Planned By Tennis Men In September. Tennis. Plans announced for 175 Tennis tournaments in various U. S. cities for the benefit of overseas athletic activities for U.S. service men. 1 paragraph; National
Charlie White’s Boxers In Glove Show Tomorrow. Boxing. Intra-army boxing matches to be staged at Fort Sheridan. 1 paragraph; Regional
How Could They Fight Without “The Score”? All Sports. United Press will be furnishing sports and local news to service men stationed overseas, Via the YMCA. 2 paragraphs; International
The Crystals Win Again. Baseball. The Crystals defeat the Columbia
Athletic Club By a score of 6-2, in Hammond. Baseball 2 paragraphs; Local
Line Up Of The Leagues. Baseball. Roster of scores and averages of American and National Leagues 1 paragraph; National
Thursday, July 11, 1918
Curley Davis Is In France. Wrestling. Star Wrestler from Hammond is on the front in France. 7 paragraphs; Local
Line Up Of The Leagues. Baseball. Roster of scores and averages of American and National Leagues. 1 paragraph; National
McBride Returns To Nats’ Lineup. Baseball. Player who was acting coach will return to active roster. 1 paragraph; Local .
Mary May Land Jess. Boxing. Actress Mary Pickford will phone Jess Willard and attempt to persuade Willard to fight either Dempsey or Fulton, in San Francisco for benefit of the boys overseas. 1 paragraph; National
Dempsey Boxes Miske Tonight. Boxing. Billy Miske to fight Jack Dempsey in New York’s Madison Garden. 1 paragraph; National
Army Officials Praise Boxing. Boxing. Army officials praise the benefits of boxing as an excellent method for aggressive disciplinary training for potential officers. 1 paragraph; National
Passing Of Pugilist As A Star In Melodrama. Boxing. Article discusses the Demise of former boxing stars acting on the stage. 9 paragraphs; National
Champion Golfers At Hazelden. Golf. Several top-ranked amateur golfers to compete in a tournament in Brook, Indiana, on July 18th. 2 paragraphs; Regional
College Heads Meet To Support Football. Football. Representatives of most major colleges and universities meet to support intercollegiate games for football and all other collegiate sports. 4 paragraphs; National
Booster Jrs., Win. Baseball. Whiting’s Booster Jrs. win their 10th straight, defeating the South Chicago Rivals by a score of 8-3, in Whiting. 1 paragraph; local.
Rabbit To Assist Braves. Baseball. Rabbit Maranville will play for the Boston Braves while on a 2-week furlough from the Navy. 1 paragraph; National.
Peerless Athletic Club Wants Games. Baseball. East Chicago-based baseball team is looking for Sunday games. 1 paragraph; Local .
The Sports Spyglass. All Sports. Miscellaneous sports briefs, national and International. 12 paragraphs; National and International
Friday, July 12, 1918
Triangles Challenge 15 Year Olds. Baseball. The Indiana Harbor Triangles openly challenge any Lake County team with players averaging 15-18 years of age. 3 paragraphs; Local
Auto Drivers To Race For Their Own Money. Auto-racing. The Worlds best racers will contribute $2000 each for a $25000 purse at the Chicago Speedway. 5 paragraphs; regional.
Line Up Of The Leagues. Baseball. Roster of scores and averages of the American and National Leagues. 1 paragraph; National
Colored Man Gives Up Record Nag For Auto. Horse Racing. Breeder and owner of record-setting horse trades horse for car. 1 paragraph; National
Auto Race Inspired Liberty Motor Start. Auto Racing. Auto racer modifies Mercedes engine and founds factory for airplane engines. 1 paragraph; National
Curley Walker Beaten By Conn In London Ring. Boxing. Feather-weight Joe Conn, Beats Walker in London, England. 1 paragraph; International .
Valpo Army Bouts. Boxing. 1500 Fans witnessed intra-army matches staged at Valparaiso Army Camp. 1 paragraph; local.
Britton Wins Bout. Boxing. Jack Britton out-pointed “Knockout” Loughlin in 8-rounder in Atlantic City, N. J. 1 paragraph; National
“ Rabbit” At Lakes. Baseball. Three members of the Boston Braves, including “Rabbit” Maranville, will come to Great Lakes for unofficial opening of a newly completed baseball diamond. 1 paragraph; regional.
Whiting Police Hold Shoot. Shooting. Results of monthly shooting competition held by Whiting police. 1 paragraph; Local
Saturday, July 13, 1918
Hammond Team After R-Revenge. Baseball. Hammond league hopes to avenge the 8-2 loss they sustained at their last game against the Dodger Trainings Earlier this season. 4 paragraphs; Local
Line Up Of The Leagues. Baseball. Roster of scores and averages of American and National Leagues. 1 paragraph; National
Red Sox And Yanks Now Fight For Flag. Baseball. Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees are most likely contenders for the American League Pennant. 5 paragraphs; National
Duray Is First To Enter Motor Race. Auto Racing. Arthur Duray of France is the first to enter the $25,000 International Sweepstakes at Speedway Park. 4 paragraphs; International
Two Ring ‘Finds’ At Camp Grant. Boxing. Two unknowns at Camp Grant, Illinois look very promising in the upcoming bouts against Camp Dodge. 3 paragraphs; National
Gilfillan “Find” Of Jackie Meet. Track and Field. Notre Dame track star Earl Gilfillan, of Great Lakes Naval Base, to compete against the Army’s 7th Regiment. 2 paragraphs; metropolitan
Britton Is Winner Over Loughlin. Boxing. Jack Britton out-points “Knockout”Loughlin, in 8 rounder in Atlantic City. 1 paragraph; National
Greb and McGoorty Meet. Boxing. Harry Grebb (mid.-wt. Champ, USN) and Eddie McGoorty (mid.-wt. Champ, U. S. Army) are scheduled to fight on July 27,at Fort Sheridan. 2 paragraphs; metropolitan.
Send Your Extra Golf Club; Boys Want ‘Em. Golf. Golfers are asked to donate old or unused clubs for soldiers recreation. 1 paragraph local
Monday, July 15, 1918
Hammond Larrups Dodgers. Baseball. Hammond beats the Dodger Trainings. 6 paragraphs; Local .
“Work Or Fight” Is Affecting Baseball. Baseball. Major and minor leaguers are leaving baseball for draft exempt occupations. 6 paragraphs; National
Comrades. Athletics. Two high school team-mates from North Dakota who enlisted together are killed in France. 5 paragraphs; National
St. Joseph Defeated The Pilots. Baseball. St. Joseph’s of Hammond beats the Schererville Pilots by a score of 8-2, in Schererville. 2 paragraphs; Local.
Henry Beaten In A Test Of Draft. Baseball. Baseball is classified as a non-productive occupation in test case brought by Boston National League catcher John Park Henry. 5 paragraphs; National.
Gotham To Review Star Ring Tilts. Boxing. Two fight card is scheduled for Madison Square Garden featuring Dempsey vs. Miske, and Leonard vs. Jackson. 5 paragraphs; National
State Line Juniors Win. Baseball Regional Semi-Professional. State Line Jrs. defeat Hegewisch in 12 innings at Hegewisch Park. 1 paragraph; local
Resta Will Fight Hard For Speedway Prize July 28. Auto Racing. Despite failures to win a major race in three attempts this year, Darlo Resta is determined to win the $25,000 prize at Speedway Park. 6 paragraphs; metropolitan.
The Sport Spyglass. All Sports. Miscellaneous sports briefs both national and International. 8 paragraphs; National and International
Bikers Ride To Pittsburgh. Cycling. Boys from Englewood High School embark on bike ride to Pittsburgh. 1 paragraph; metropolitan.
Line Up Of The Leagues. Baseball. Roster of scores and averages of the American and National Leagues. 1 paragraph; National
Tuesday, July 16, 1918
Peerless A. C. Lose To The Red Crowns. Baseball. Red Crowns of Whiting beat East Chicago’s Peerless Athletic Club by a score of 5-4 in Whiting. 3 paragraphs; Local.
Hoppe To Join Navy. Billiards. Willie Hoppe, leading billiard player, will join the Navy, in New York. 1 paragraph; National
Mandot-Moran Draw. Boxing. During 13th round of 15-round draw, Dept. of Justice agents raid fight demanding that all eligible men have draft cards. 1 paragraph; National
Jobs For Players Not Of Draft Age In K. C. In France. Baseball. Knights of Columbus have enough secretary positions available for players unemployed by war situation. 3 paragraphs; National
Jennings Predicts Majors Will Not Star Next Year. Baseball. Detroit Americans manager, Hughie Jennings , predicts that there will be no major league baseball played next year because of the war. 1 paragraph; National
Hilbrich Makes Two Wild Throws. Baseball. Hilbrich’s two bad throws to force outs, are seen as responsible for Schererville’s 8-2 loss to St. Joseph’s. 1 paragraph; Local
Gravers Beat American Tank Co. Baseball. Wm. Graver Tank Works beats American Tank Car Co. by a score of 14-5. 2 paragraphs; local
Aviation Post For Dave Fultz. Baseball. David L. Fultz, President of the Baseball Players’ Fraternity, is appointed physical and athletic director for the U. S. Aviation corps. 2 paragraphs; National
Line Up Of The Leagues. Baseball. Roster of scores and averages of the American and National Leagues. 1 paragraph; National
Ralph De Palma In Speed Event. Auto Racing. Famous Italian racer to compete in $25,000 sweepstakes, July 28, at Chicago’s Speedway Park. 2 paragraphs; metropolitan
The Sport Spyglass. All Sports. Miscellaneous sports briefs both national and International. 8 paragraphs; National and International
Dempsey Fights Fulton July 27. Boxing. Arrangements completed for a scheduled 8-rounder between Jack Dempsey and Fred Fulton, in Jersey City.July 27. 1 paragraph; National
Kopp Of Athletics Called By Draft. Baseball. Philadelphia Athletic outfielder, Marlin Kopp, ordered to report for military service. 1 paragraph; National
Wednesday, July 17, 1918
Hammond Will Play The Union Giants. Baseball. Hammond is scheduled to play one of the best “colored” semi-professional ball clubs on the Chicagoland area. 4 paragraphs; local.
Go Devils To Ride At Crown Pt. Motorcycle Racing. Crown Point Motorcycle Club has scheduled 7 races, July 21st, at the Lake County Fairgrounds. 4 paragraphs; local..
Hornsby Going To Ship League. Baseball. Roger Hornsby, St. Louis Cardinals shortstop, is ordered to work or fight by Fort Worth Draft Board. 2 paragraphs; National
Brown Signs Up Hurler. Baseball. St Louis Browns sign up right-handed pitcher, Joe Bennett. 1 paragraph; National
Line Up Of The Leagues. Baseball. Roster of scores and averages of the American and National Leagues. 1 paragraph; National
Tomorrow Is Big Day At Ade Farm. Golf. Four notable golfers to compete at Hazeldon Golf Club for overseas benefit on behalf of soldiers. 4 paragraphs Regional
Scatenas Defeated Provisos. Baseball. Hessville Scatenas beat the Proviso Athletic Club of Chicago 4-2. 3 paragraphs. local.
Flock Of Sheep Loosed On Links At Pittsburgh. Golf. 150 Sheep turned loose on the golf course to “clip” lawn and grow wool for the war effort. 3 paragraphs; National
East Chicago In Shutout. Baseball. East Chicago shuts out the All Chicagos. 4 paragraphs; local.
Rain Prevents Trotting Races. Harness Racing. Heavy rains postpone races in Kalamazoo Mich. 1 paragraph; regional.
Mandot Draws With Moran. Boxing. Joe Mandot only manages a draw in comeback fight against Paul Moran. 1 paragraph; National
Miske Outfights Madden In N. J. Boxing. Billie Miske wins decision over Bartley Madden in 8-rounder in Jersey City. 1 paragraph; National
The Sport Spyglass. All Sports. Miscellaneous sports briefs both national and International. 20 paragraphs; National and International
Golf Stars Compete To Raise Funds For War Use By Staging Big Matches. Golf. Professional golfers raise money for the benefit of our armed forces stationed overseas. Photo. 1 paragraph; National
Thursday, July 18, 1918
Lake County Golfers To See Match. Golf. Three Lake County Golfers to compete against the Midlothian Champion at Hazeldon Golf Club, in Brook, Indiana for a Red Cross benefit. 2 paragraphs; local.
Chevrolet To Start In Auto Sweepstakes. Auto Racing. Racer Louis Chevrolet last year’s Speedway Champion, will lead off the $25,000 sweepstakes at Speedway Park on July 28th. 5 paragraphs; metropolitan
Line Up Of The Leagues. Baseball. Roster of scores and averages of the American and National Leagues. 1 paragraph; National
East Chicago Defeats The Royal A. C. Baseball. The East Chicago Tigers win easily over the Royal Athletic Club on July 14th. 1 paragraph; local
Freedman And Hanlon Fight at Racine July 25. Boxing. Light-weight bout scheduled for July 25th, in Racine Wisconsin. 1 paragraph; regional
Felsch To Play Against Jackies. Baseball. Former White Sox outfielder, Oscar Felsch, will play for the Beloit Fairies, against the Great Lakes Naval Station Team. 1 paragraph; Regional
Hammond Triangles Win. Baseball. Hammond Triangles beat the Norwood Athletic Club 2-1 in Chicago. 3 paragraphs; local.
Dempsey And Fulton Fight At Harrison N. J. Boxing. Managers for Dempsey and Fulton agree on July 27th date at the Federal League Ball Park, Harrison N. J. 1 paragraph; National
Fanny Durack Makes. Swimming. World Class Australian Swimmer visits the United States. 1 paragraph; International
Friday, July 19, 1918
Race Drivers From 5 Nations To Start. Auto Racing. Five Allied nations to be represented at the $25,000 Sweepstakes on July 28th, at Speedway Park, in Chicago. 3 paragraphs; metropolitan.
Union Giants At E. C. July 30. Baseball. The East Chicago team will play the Union Giants, one of the strongest “colored” teams in the country, on Sunday, July 30. 2 paragraphs; local.
Red Cross Match A Tie. Golf. Hutchinson and MacDonald tie with Evans and Edwards at Red Cross Benefit match in Brook, Indiana. 1 paragraph Regional
36 Days Of Extra Racing For Eastern Tracks. Horse Racing. Races at the three major Eastern tracks to be extended this season. 1 paragraph; National
Polish Americans At East Chicago Sunday. Baseball. Polish American Athletic Club to play against East Chicago. 4 paragraphs; local
Son Of Greek King Sees Yanks In Bouts. Boxing. Prince Albert, second son of King George attends intra-allied bouts in London on July 10th. 3 paragraphs; International
Triangles To Play In East Chicago. Baseball. The Peerless A. C. will try to avenge two previous losses this season against the Indiana Harbor Triangles, on Sunday, July 21. 2 paragraphs; local.
Line Up Of The Leagues. Baseball. Roster of scores and averages of the American and National Leagues. 1 paragraph; National
Saturday, July 20, 1918
Frank Drells’s Crack Club Plays East Chicago. Baseball. Polish American Club from Chicago to play East Chicago on Sunday July 21, as East Chicago. 4 paragraphs; Local .
They Will Fight At Atlantic City. Boxing. Battling Levinsky and Bartley Madden to fight 8-rounder tonight in Atlantic City. 1 paragraph; National
Fulton Starts Training For Bout With Dempsey. Boxing. Fred Fulton arrives in New York to begin training for scheduled bout against Dempsey. 1 paragraph; National
Kid Williams Is To Work. Boxing. Former bantam-weight Champ is ordered by local draft board to find essential work. 1 paragraph; National
Navy Champs Challenge College Rowers. Rowing. Undefeated naval rowing Champs challenge any and all college oarsmen. 1 paragraph and 2 photos; National
Auto Cracks Compete For Own Money. Auto Racing. Speedway Park $25,000 Sweepstakes is the first time that racers will compete for their own money, with each entrant posting $2000. 8 paragraphs; metropolitan.
U. Giants Billed For Hammond. Baseball. Hammond team strengthens lineup by adding two strong players in preparation for (“colored” team) Union Giants .1 paragraph; local.
Brock Lands Kayo; Bramer Out Five Minutes. Boxing. Lightweight Matt Brock KO’s Harry Bramer in 1st round in Denver. 1 paragraph; National
Fighters In Draw. Boxing. Jeo Jeanette and Kid Norfolk fight 8 round draw in Jersey City. 1 paragraph; National
Line Up Of The Leagues. Baseball. Roster of scores and averages of the American and National Leagues. 1 paragraph; National
Close of Parks For War Period Seems Certain. All Sports. With approval of President Wilson, Sec. Of War Baker orders all professional athletes to immediately find essential work or report for draft, without finishing current season. 5 paragraphs; National
Tener Sees Little Chance To Continue. Baseball. Tener says baseball will comply with “work or fight” order, but sees little chance for keeping ballparks open. 2 paragraphs; National
Monday, July 22, 1918
Creviston Carries Off The Honors. Motorcycle Racing. One of America’s top motorcycle racers takes 4 firsts and 1 second in Crown Point. 1 paragraph plus complete results; National
Called To Army May Lose Bout. Boxing. Flyweight Frankie Mason may lose scheduled bout by default unless granted extension by draft board. 1 paragraph; National
They Want Games. Baseball. Valparaiso University baseball team advertises for teams wanting to play the university club at Valpo. 1 paragraph; local.
Scuttes Lace The Scatinas. Baseball. The Schutte Colts of Chicago beat the Hammond Scatinas 11-8, July 21, at DePaul Field. 1 paragraph; local
No Room For Prodigy In Racing. Auto Racing. With newer and more powerful engines, auto racing is too dangerous for the impetuous young drivers, say the experts. 8 paragraphs; National
Girls Nine Defeated. Baseball. The U. S. Girls lose to Gary 6-4 in Gary. 1 paragraph; local.
Line Up Of The Leagues. Baseball. Roster of scores and averages of the American and National Leagues. 1 paragraph; National
One More Tumble For Big Smoke-He’s Now News Man In Spain. Boxing .former Heavyweight champion, Jack Johnson wants to return to the U. S., and wishes for fighters to come to Spain to fight exhibition matches. 5 paragraphs; national.
Owners Meet At Cleveland To Close Shop. Baseball. Owners meet in Cleveland to discuss the immediate cessation of the season in the midst of the War Dept.’s “work or fight” order. 7 paragraphs; National
Wants To Be Champion Of The World. Boxing. Latest photo of Jack Dempsey. Photo with caption; National
Tuesday, July 23, 1918
Simon Pitches ‘Em To Victory. Baseball. Youthful pitcher propels Peerless Athletic Club to 26-7 victory over the Indiana Harbor Triangles. 4 paragraphs; local.
Line Up Of The Leagues. Baseball. Roster of scores and averages of the American and National Leagues. 1 paragraph; National
Ex-Bantam Champion Gains Weight But Looks Fit As He Boxes At Camps. Boxing. Former bantam-weight champion, Kid Williams, puts on exhibition matches at various army camps. Photo with caption; National
Hilbrich Did’nt Throw This Game Away. Baseball. Schererville Pilots avenge their previous loss to Lansing in 21-1 rout, in Lansing. 4 paragraphs local.
Cobb And Matty Asked To Lead All-Stars. Baseball. Ty Cobb and Christy Mathewson are asked to head two all-star teams to tour major cities for International Patriotic Athletic Association. 2 paragraphs; National .
Offers Jobs To All Sox Players. Baseball. President of Ehman Tire Co. in Chicago offers production jobs to all players on the White Sox. 1 paragraph; metropolitan.
Game To Go On Pending Formal Announcement. Baseball. Postponement of decision from Secretary of War Baker, whether or not to let professional baseball players finish current season. 5 paragraphs; National.
Alibi Has Whiskers Says Football Fan. Football. Humorous article comparing German’s claims of Yankees stealing war-plans to a losing football team blaming stolen signals. 3 paragraphs; national.
$15,000 To Go To Auto Victor. Auto Racing. Decision that $15,000 of total $25,000 prize will go to the 1st place finisher at Speedway Park’s July 28th Sweepstakes. 2 paragraphs; metropolitan.
Hanlon To Meet Friedman Despite Foul. Boxing. Jimmy Friedman will still fight Sailor Hanlon regardless of dispute over Hanlon’s previous loss to HarveyThorpe. 1 paragraph National
Fulton And Dempsey Prepare For A Bout. Boxing. New Jersey Boxing Commission will visit both fighters’ training camps to assess the fighters’ physical fitness. 1 paragraph; National
Finishes Gradwell In Five Rounds. Boxing. Lightweight Champion, Benny Leonard TKO’s Young Gradwell in 5th round, in Jersey City. 1 paragraph; National.
Wednesday, July 24, 1918
Fishing At Wolf Lake Good. Fishing. Lake, previously thought to be “fished-out” is once again abundant with bass, pickerel, perch and blue gills. 1 paragraph; local.
Big Crowd Sees game At East Chicago. Baseball . Over 1000 attend East Chicago’s 8-6 defeat of the Polish American Athletic Club. 3 paragraphs; local.
Line Up Of The Leagues. Baseball. Roster of scores and averages of the American and National Leagues. 1 paragraph; National
Now Here’s A Worthy Cause To Support. Boxing. Eddie McGoorty and Mike Gibbons are the main event of boxing carnival for soldiers benefit fund-raiser at Comiskey Park. 4 paragraphs; metropolitan.
Well Here’s One Good Suggestion. Baseball. Since Major Leagues have been forced to suspend business, players could volunteer to be umpires for ages15-18 teams. 4 paragraphs, sports editorial; Regional
Semi-Pro Baseball. Baseball. U. S. Ladies will play the Ragens at Cub Parkthis Sunday. 3 paragraphs; local.
Shockley Wins Denver Times Auto Race. Auto Racing. Clarence Shockley wins the 112-mile Denver Times race in Cheyenne, Wyoming. 1 paragraph; National.
Miss Harris M. And Single G. In Record Clashes. Horse Racing. Mare and horse break records in separate harness races on new track in Toledo, Ohio. 1 paragraph; National
Leonard Stops Newark Boy In Fifth Round. Boxing. Light-weight Champion, Benny Leonard scores 5th round TKO against Young Gradwell in Jersey City. 1 paragraph; National
J. Tillman Wants To Enlist In Army. Boxing. Minneapolis welter-weight contender Johnny Tillman requests release from draft-board in order to enlist. 2 paragraphs; National .
S. Fitzpatrick Wants To Do Bit. Boxing. Former Manager of Jack Johnson applies with the Knights of Columbus for overseas position as secretary. 3 paragraphs; National
Stars Uncovered In Camp Grant Bouts. Boxing. Two “colored” boxers are among some of the promising fighters recognized at intra-division bouts at Camp Grant, Illinois. 5 paragraphs; regional.
What Boxer Wouldn’t Like To Be In A Ring Like This? Boxing. Billy Miske and Jack Dempsey posed with bathing girls at Neptune Beach, Ca., Prior to a benefit bout in New York. Photo with caption; National.
Thursday, July 25, 1918
Ira Vail, Brooklyn Sped Demon, Enters Races. Auto Racing. Ira Vail makes his last racing appearance in the Speedway Park Sweepstakes before enlisting. 8 paragraphs; metropolitan.
Crowder Turns Brief Over To War Secretary. Baseball. Representatives of all major league teams asked Provost Marshall Crowder to discuss with Sec. of War Baker the possibility of teams finishing the current season. 4 paragraphs; National
Fulton Dodging Draft? Dempsey Bout In Doubt. Boxing. Fulton, claimant to the heavy-weight title has been classified as delinquent in the draft. 3 paragraphs; National
Line Up Of The Leagues. Baseball. Roster of scores and averages of the American and National Leagues. 1 paragraph; National
Cubs Also Bid For Nap Lajoie. Baseball. Lajoie of Indianapolis has offers to manage from both the Cubs and the Giants. 1 paragraph; National
Jackies Battle For Auto Passes. Boxing. Free tickets to the Speedway Park Sweepstakes for winners of weekly naval bouts inspires fierce matches, with four knockouts at Great Lakes Naval Base . 3 paragraphs; metropolitan
Friedman-Hanlon Match Is Off. Boxing. Hanlon calls off fight when one of the fighters asked for more money than Hanlon thought he was entitled to. 1 paragraph; National
Reynolds Back With Hammond. Baseball. After warming bench for 2 weeks with the Chicago Cubs, pitcher Jim Reynolds returns to play for the Hammond team. 1 paragraph; local.
Friday, July 26, 1918
Here Are Facts About Big Race. Auto Racing. All information regarding the First Annual International Speedway Park Sweepstakes; entrants, prizes, refs, starter, admissions, etc. 3 paragraphs; metropolitan
Fred Fulton Cleared Of Charge Of Evading Draft. Boxing. Fulton has satisfactorily explained his failure to appear for his draft board physical. 1 paragraph; National
Furlough For Greb If He Is Victorious. Boxing Navy’s Harry Greb is promised a wrist watch and occasional furloughs if he KO’s Eddie McGoorty, July 27th. 3 paragraphs; National
Line Up Of The Leagues. Baseball. Roster of scores and averages of the American and National Leagues. 1 paragraph; National
Work Or Fight. Baseball. Otto Jacobs is 1st White Sox player affected. Walter Mayer of Red Sox waits for draft board decision. Sec. of War may Decide to allow completion of season. If “work or fight” stops organized baseball, Babe Ruth may play for Hibbing, MN. 4 separate reports; National
No Decision Whiting Game. Baseball. The Lake Shore Stars and the Booster Jrs. played a no-decision game. 2 paragraphs; local.
The Sport Spyglass. All Sports. Miscellaneous national sports briefs . 11 paragraphs; National
Saturday, July 27, 1918
World’s Greatest Auto Racing Stars In Battle For $25,000 Purse At Chicago Speedway Sunday. Auto Racing. Photos and brief information on 5 contenders in tomorrows Speedway Park Sweepstakes. 1 paragraph and five photos; metropolitan.
Line Up Of The Leagues. Baseball. Roster of scores and averages of the American and National Leagues. 1 paragraph; National
Middleweights Collide At Sheridan And Heavies In New Jersey. Boxing. Navy’s Greb and Army’s McGoorty fight at Fort Sheridan today, while Dempsey and Fulton meet this evening in New Jersey. 7 paragraphs; National .
Colored Stars At East Chicago. Baseball. High interest in tomorrow’s game between the Union Giants of Chicago, and East Chicago. 6 paragraphs; Local
Resta In Fast Speedway Trial. Auto Racing. Italian racer, Dario Resta is favored to win the Speedway Park Sweepstakes. 1 paragraph; National
Altered Dates May Permit A World Series. Baseball. Sec. of War Baker agrees to allow completion of season if World Series is played before Sep.1st 5 paragraphs; National
Army Boys At Valparaiso Engage In Boxing Bouts. Boxing. 1500 attend second boxing tournament of Valparaiso Training Detachment at the drill grounds in Valparaiso July 26. 3 paragraphs; Regional
Monday, July 29, 1918
Dempsey Knocks Out Fulton. Boxing. Jack Dempsey Ko’s Fred Fulton, claimant to the heavyweight title, in 23 seconds of the first round, July 28th, at Harrison, New Jersey. 6 paragraphs; National
Here’s Another Heavyweight Who Owes Start To The Original “White Hope.” Boxing. Dempsey owes start of ring prominence to beating Carl Morris,the first “White Hope.” Photo with 1 paragraph caption; National
Union Giants Blanked At East Chicago. Baseball. East Chicago beats famous “colored” team Union Giants, by score of 9-0. 1 paragraph; local
Italian Pilot First In Three Of Four Races. Auto Racing. Ralph DePalma wins three of four races before rain cancels final event at Speedway Park Sweepstakes, Sunday, July 28th. 3 paragraphs; metropolitan.
Greb Captures Close Title In Close Mill. Boxing. Navy’s Harry Greb beats Army’s Eddie McGoorty in one-sided 10-rounder, by decision, Saturday, 7/28, at Fort Sheridan, IL. 3 paragraphs; metropolitan.
Soldiers Make Fat Time At Meet In Valparaiso Track & Field. Excellent times recorded at intra-army track meet in Valparaiso. 1 paragraph; local
2 Swim Marks To Miss Cowells. Swimming. Frances Cowells sets 2 records at swim meet in San Francisco, on Saturday, July 28th. 1 paragraph; National
Willard Wants Chance To Meet Dempsey In Ring. Boxing. Heavyweight Jess Willard states “He (Dempsey) is not going to win the championship in 23 seconds,” and wants a match after war’s end. 1 paragraph; National
Line Up Of The Leagues. Baseball. Roster of scores and averages of the American and National Leagues. 1 paragraph; National
Aristos And Hammond Play Tie. Baseball. The Chicago Aristos and Hammond played to a tie before rain cancelled the game, in Chicago. 1 paragraph; local
Must Cubs Decline As The Giants Did. Baseball. Speculation of possible decline of the Cubs, as did the Giants, when key players are drafted by the army. 5 paragraphs; metropolitan
Tuesday, July 30, 1918
Sports Essential In War Training—Some Of The Leaders. All Sports. Photo featuring noted athletes stationed at the Pelham Bay Naval Training Center. Photo with caption and illustration; National
Zybyszko Is Ruined Man Now. Wrestling. Wladek Zbyszko, Polish wrestler residing in the U. S. learns that all of his property in Poland has been Confiscated. 3 paragraphs; National.
Line Up Of The Leagues. Baseball. Roster of scores and averages of the American and National Leagues. 1 paragraph; National
25,000 Witnessed Ball Game. Baseball. Multitude watches game between teams of two ship building companies of Staten Island New York. 1 paragraph; National
Tales of Cardinal Strife Are Fiction. Baseball. Rumors of dissention within the St. Louis Club are exaggerated says club’s manager, Jack Hendricks. 5 paragraphs; National
Stecher Boys Will Join Navy; Were In Class 2. Wrestling. World Champion heavyweight, Joe Stecher, and brother/manager Tony Stecher, will enlist in the Navy. 1 paragraph; National
Willard Must Fight Or Lose Title. Boxing. If Jess Willard declines Jack Dempsey’s telegraphed challenge, Dempsey will claim the heavyweight championship. 3 paragraphs; National Professional.
City League. Baseball. Article listing six scheduled games for weekend. 2 paragraphs local.
Star Indiana Marksmen In Contests At Peru. Shooting. Fourth annual Hoosier Shooting Classic scheduled for August 1st, in Peru Indiana. 1 paragraph; regional
Decision May Kill World Series. Baseball. Dissention between officials of the National and American Leagues could jeopardize the World Series. 4 paragraphs; National
J. Evers Gets Last Good-Bye. Baseball. Former Chicago 2nd baseman Johnny Evers departs for France to work as secretary for Knights of Columbus. 1 paragraph; National .
Match Speed In Mitchell Today. Auto Racing. Ten drivers to compete in multi-event race in Mitchell, S.D. 4 paragraphs; &nbs
