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Sport's Page Index, 1915 through 1918 |
Well Let’s Go; Weather Man Now Baseball Area baseball fans are looking to the weather to see if Sunday’s game can be played 5 paragraphs Local
FIGHTER Boxing Bantam Champion Pete Herman Claims Exemption from Draft 2 paragraphs National
Pete Maher To Workhouse Boxing Picked up and charged with intoxication 1 paragraph National
Vail Placed Second G Chevrolet Third in Speedway Derby Auto Racing placement of racers in the 250 mile national automobile sweepstakes 2 paragraphs National
Three Clabbys Following Flag Blair and Talbot in Regular Army and Palmer at Fort Benjamin Harrison football, three of lake county’s football team join the armed forces 3 paragraphs Local
Women Golfers Will Have a Busy Season Golf Women golf schedule for the area golfers including Illinois. 1 paragraph Regional
Freeman May Battle Joe Bishop At Racine Boxing Local men may be added to the boxing card at Racine 1 paragraph Regional
Maroons Stage Prep Contest Track 261 Stars From All Parts of The Country Are to Compete in the Interscholastic Track Event at Stagg Field Today Track meet that will have men from all over the country participating 5 paragraphs Local
Remember Hick He’s Now Mayor Baseball Former major league baseball player is now mayor of Morgantown W. Va 4 paragraphs National
How Leagues Line Up Today Baseball The current standings for the Inter-City Industrial baseball league 1 paragraph Metropolitan
Ritchie’s Challenge Taken By K.O.Meyers Boxing The challenge to box Ritchie was accepted by Meyers in East Chicago 2 paragraphs Local
Lynch Battles Herman To Draw Boxing Joe Lynch earned a draw after 10 rounds in a remarkable finish 4 paragraphs National
19 Runs In Inning Baseball Binghamton and Utica Clubs Set Records in the New York State League 19 runs scored in one inning 2 paragraphs National
Fight Decisions Boxing Shows fight decisions for 3 fights 1 paragraph National
Morris To Try For Knockout Boxing Boxer to stake everything on his 10 round bout with Frank Moran 1 paragraph Local
Indiana Clubs Asked To Vote On Golf Meet Golf Poll Taken to decide if State Tourney Should Be held Next Month 2 paragraphs National
Dolan And Fanning Box 10 Round Draw Boxing Dolan and Fanning box 10 rounds to end in a draw 1 paragraph National
Havana Stars At Indiana Harbor Baseball Harbor to play fastest colored team from Chicago 2 paragraphs Local
Win From Griffith Baseball Griffith baseball team lost to the Triangle team from the Harbor 2 paragraphs Local
Whiting League Standing Baseball Standings for the six Whiting teams and next days games 2 paragraphs Local
West Ends Get Only Three Hits Baseball Yesterday's win is six straight for Hammonds Stars 9 paragraphs Local
Box ‘Scores Baseball Listing of the scores for Hammond and West Ends 3 paragraphs Local
Jess Willard’s Brother Plots Flivver; Wins Boat Racing 13000 people watch a flivver win a race 1 paragraph National
Mrs. Patton Wins Putting Golf Listing of the ladies putting contest results 2 paragraphs Local
Szold Third In The 440 Track Listing of the results of the 440 track meet in Gary 1 paragraph Local
Omar Khayyam Sold for $26,600 Horse racing Winner of the Kentucky Derby sold to a man from Montreal 1 paragraph National
Kopin Fouls Billy Kramer Boxing Fight called because of fighting practices not tolerated here 1 paragraph National
Freeman-Bishop Battle Heavy Betting Affair Boxing Heavy betting taking place before the big fight 2 paragraphs National
Pugilist Dies After Ring Knockout Boxing Brain hemorrhages kill boxer after 9 rounds 1 paragraphs National
Whiting City League Baseball Listing of the Whiting baseball teams and results of Sundays games 2 paragraphs Local
Only One Game In The League Baseball Results of the only game played in the Inter-City Industrial League and their ranking. 2 paragraphs Local
Barry Jr. Shot The Low Gross Golf List the results of the qualifying round of golf 2 paragraphs Local
Harbor To Play The Ashlands Baseball Harbor beats The Havana Stars 9 to 5 2 paragraphs Local
E.C. Tigers Defeat L.R.’S East Chicago Tigers Beat the Little Rocks of Hammond by a score of 5 to 0 1 paragraph Local
First American Champion Of Australia Is Boxing Jimmy Clabby the first American to hold the title of champion in Australia 6 paragraphs Local
Colts Win Close Game Stops Rally of Visitors Baseball Account of the game between the Margloias and the Colts 2 paragraphs local
Peerless A.C. Wins Double Header Baseball East Chicago team beat two teams on the same day 5 paragraphs Local
Carl Morris Earns Verdict In 10 Rounds Boxing Uneventful 10 rounds gives verdict to Morris 6 paragraphs National
Fitz & Son Coming To Gary Circus Boxing 51 year old boxer touring with the circus 5 paragraphs National
Fans Cheer Leonard As New Champ Laces Joe Welsh Of Philly Boxing Light weight champion Leonard wins in 6 rounds 3 paragraphs National
Spike Kelly Floors Joe Koske In Fifth Boxing Took 5 rounds to knock out other boxer 1 paragraph Metropolitan
Women Golfers To Contribute Golf Clubs asked to play for the benefit of the Red Cross 2 paragraphs National
Shamrocks Are Claiming Forfeit Baseball No show team disbanded temporarily schedule for the Intercity League is listed 2 paragraphs Local
Boxing Bill Given Boost By Committee Boxing Senate Reports Favorably by 6 –5 Vote Second Reading Today to put athletic sports to which admission is charged under control of the state athletic commission 3 paragraphs National
Fight Decisions Boxing shows decisions for 2 fights 2 paragraphs National
The Standings Baseball Shows the standings for the American and National league baseball teams. 4 paragraphs National
M’Alllister To Box M’Mahon Boxing Two fighters were matched to fight on June 16 in Pittsburgh 1 paragraph National
Standards Defeated By St. Casmiers Baseball Fast Hammond team lost but like to schedule more games 2 paragraphs Local
Mitchell Bout Is Off Boxing Mitchell turns and ankle and will be out of commission for about 3 weeks 1 paragraph National
Billings Stable Is To Be Sold Horse racing Champion horses to be sold at auction 9 paragraphs National
Pair Golf Cracks For Saturday Golf List golfers that qualified for June prize 2 paragraphs National
Sox Sign Meyers, Notre Dame Star Baseball former Notre Dame Star signs contract with Sox 2 paragraphs Regional
Charley Weinert Beats Reich Boxing 10 round bout makes Weinert the winner 1 paragraph National.
Ruby Bob At The Circus Boxing Champion boxers to tour with the Circus 3 paragraphs National
They Want Games Baseball Indiana Harbor baseball team would like to arrange for more games 3 paragraphs regional
Philligans Out For 7th Some Shifts Baseball Ranking of local teams and speculation on up coming games 4 paragraphs Regional
Wagner Signs Contact And Is Pirate Today Baseball Former baseball player wants back into baseball 2 paragraphs National
German Commander Bars Yankee Jockey In Rich Stake Race Horse Racing Permit granted was vetoed by commander of Army Corps 3 paragraphs International
$30,100 Paid For The Harvester Horse racing Paul Kuhn Of Terre Haute Buys Famous Sire At Auction 2 paragraphs Regional
Renders 433,660 Decisions Without Making Mistake Baseball American League Umpire says all his decisions in 21 years have correct 3 paragraphs National
Game At Lansing Baseball Notification of game to be played at Lansing 1 paragraph Local
Billing Stable Sold for $80,100 Horse Racing Seventy horses sold at auction from Curles Neck Farms. 3 paragraphs National
Kid Lewis Outputs Britton In Ten Rounds Boxing Lewis out-pointed Britton in 7 of the 10 rounds. 1 paragraph National
Spike Kelly Is Matched Boxing Match set for two fighters in Gary 1 paragraph Local
The Standing Baseball Standings of the American and National League teams 4 paragraphs National
Griffith Peeved By Yarn About Club Baseball Rumor about Washington club moving to Brooklyn 2 paragraphs National
Is After Another Pennant. Baseball Western League team going after another pennant 1 paragraph National
Brown Early To Register Boxing George K.O. Brown was first in line to register for war. 6 paragraphs National
Drop Three Players of Hammond 9 Baseball Mokate and Murry Taken on in Out Field Team is Strengthened for Sunday battle With Ideals of the city League 3 paragraphs Local
Kilbane Takes $12,000 Offer To Fight Leonard Boxing Fight to take place in a Brooklyn ball park in June or July 1 paragraph National
Racing In Canada Doomed; No Betting Auto Racing Government says no betting on Canadian racing during the war. 1 paragraph International
New Champion Buys $5,000 Liberty Bonds Boxing Champion Benny Leonard buys bonds to help the war effort before enlisting in the army 1 paragraph, picture National
Intercity Industrial To Resume Baseball Standings and schedule for the intercity baseball teams 8 paragraphs Local
These Boys Are Eager To Help the Red Cross Boxing K.O. Meyers and Deny Martin are to fight in Chicago on June 13 2 paragraphs Local
Let George Do It, But Which One Boxing Will It be George Chip or George Brown Who Does Things to The Other In The Wisconsin City Wind-Up Tonight 3 paragraphs Regional
Times To Give Golf Trophy Golf Silk Sweater to be given as prize for best golf score 1 paragraph Local
Leonard Looks Good As Champ Boxing Benny Leonard looks good as predecessor to former boxing champs 4 paragraphs National
The Standings Baseball Standings for the American and National League teams 3 paragraphs National
Welling And Dundee Battle To A Draw In New York Arena Boxing Highlight of the fight between Welling and Dundee that landed in a draw after 10 rounds 3 paragraphs National
Ump Byron Is Slugged By M’Graw Baseball Giants Manager Swings On Arbeiter and Rariden Hits Ground Keeper A Hard One—Strenuous Doings at Cincinnati 3 paragraphs National
The Standings Baseball Standings for the American and National League Teams 4 paragraphs National
Beverely Country Club Calls Off All Tournaments Golf Board of Directors call off all tournaments 1 paragraph Local
Many College Stars Among Officer Rookies Make This Training Camp Track Met A Real Hummer College Sports Athletes from colleges in a 3 states area competed in track meet at Fort Benjamin Garrison 2 paragraph Regional
Fight Decisions Boxing Shows fight decisions for 4 fights 1 paragraphs National
White vs. Tillman In Open Air Fight Boxing White in great shape for fight against Tillman to be held this afternoon at the ballpark 1 paragraph National
Kilbane Signs To Box Leonard Boxing Featherweight champion Kilbane to box lightweight champion Leonard on July 4. 1 paragraph National
Shamrocks vs. Robertsdale A.C. Baseball Shamrocks will play Robertsdale tomorrow 1 paragraph Local
To Play Harbor baseball East Chicago Tigers will try and win fifth game against Indiana Harbor 1 paragraph Local
Killifer A Big Cog In Phils’ Machine Baseball Killifer responsible for great showing of Quaker team 1 paragraph National
Chip Is Victor In Racine Go Boxing Fans Pay $2,000 to See Middleweights Wallop Each Other—Bishop and Freeman Box An Eight round Draw 5 paragraphs National
Monday, June, 11 1917
Hammond Setting a Fast Clip Baseball Standing for the Chicago City leagues and a description of Hammond’s playing ability 6 paragraph Metropolitan
Shamrocks Win Baseball Shamrocks beat the Robertsdale A.C. team 6-0 1 paragraph Local
Brother Against Brother In Great Auto Derby At Chicago Auto Racing Chevrolets’ make great showing at Chicago Race. 7 paragraphs National
Gas Company Wins Baseball Gas and Electric beats General American 11 to 10 1 paragraph Local
Thorpe Ages Rapidly Since Joining Reds Baseball Cincinnati Red Baseball Star Jim Thorpe lies about his age 1 paragraph National
Charley White Beats Tillman Boxing In 10 rounds White beats Tillman 1 paragraph National
Box Scores Baseball Stats for the Hammond team and the Ideals 3 paragraphs Local
How Big Schools Finished Track Standing for the college teams in the Western Intercollegiate Division 1 paragraph Local
The Standings Baseball The standing for the American and National League baseball teams 1 paragraph National
Oldfield And D’Palma To Stage Match Race Auto Racing Race Cars to race over dirt track in Milwaukee for side bet of $5,000 1 paragraph National
2,000 Go-Devils Are Expected At Crown Point Motorcycle Racing Over 2,000 motorcyclist to gather at Cedar Lake for a fun day of picnicking and sporting events 3 paragraphs Local
Gilroy to Stay In Gary High school sports Coach of Gary schools will stay for another year 2 paragraphs Local
New York Giants Might Show Greater Brain Work And Jawn Might Start It Baseball coach needs to set better example for team members 1 paragraph National
Britton Meets Lewis Seventeen Times Boxing Feature bout at St Nicholas Ring between Jack Britton and Ted Lewis 1 paragraph National
$900,000 Suit Against Ball Trust Opens Baseball Defunct Baltimore team files suit against the American and National Leagues 2 paragraphs National
Willard Buys Circus For $105,000 Boxing Boxer Willard buys Circus with Buffalo Bill Wild West Show 2 paragraphs National
That Sunday Ball Game Baseball highlights of Sundays game between Hammond and the Ideals. 16 paragraphs National
Industrial League Records Big Scores Baseball Scores for two games between Conkey and General Chemical and N. Ind Gas and General Car 3 paragraphs Local
Red Sox vs. Ross Specials Baseball Highlights from the Gary RedSox vs the Ross Special game 1 paragraph Local
City Leaguers Book Seven Sunday Games Baseball Schedule of 7 games set up by magistrates for Sunday 2 paragraphs National
The Standings Baseball Standings for the American and National League teams 4 paragraphs National
Tigers Win Fifth Baseball East Chicago beats Indiana Harbor 4-2 with highlights of game 5 paragraphs Local
Wednesday, June 13, 1917
The Standings baseball Standings for the American and National League teams 4 paragraphs National
Racing In Germany Auto Racing Despite the war the Grand Prix was run in Germany 1 paragraph International
Semi-Pro Notes Baseball Information on what’s happening in the semi-pro leagues 5 paragraphs Regional
Twisters Defeated Baseball Hammond team defeated by St. Casmir’s and would like to schedule; more games 1 paragraph Local
Canadian Champ In Hammond Boxing Jack Clements light heavyweight champ willing to meet any fighter 1 paragraph Local
Why They Call Him Gavvy Baseball Clifford Cravath nickname is explained 2 paragraphs National
Golfers Dropped To Appear Before U.S.G. Committee Golf Francis Oulmet and John H. Sullivan dropped from amateur standing to appear before the executive committee of the United States Golf Association 1 paragraph National
C.A.C. Defeats Little Rocks Basball Columbia A.C of West Hammond beat Little Rocks of Hammond 1 paragraph Local
Record For Dirt Track to Motorist Klein Auto Racing Arthur Klein set world record for 25 miles on a half mile track 1 paragraph National
Brennan Floored For Nine Then Wins Battle Boxing K.O. Bill Brennan won bout from Bob Devere after going down for the 9 count 1 paragraph National
“Shine” Ball The Rage Baseball Umps says epidemic of balls with two slick spots invade baseball 2 paragraphs National
Dundee Wins From Callahan in Boston Ring Boxing Decision was given to Johnny Dundee over Frankie Callahan in 12 rounds 1 paragraph National
Pete Herman Bests Former Champ In Bout Boxing Worlds Bantamweight champ successfully defends his title against Kid Williams 5 paragraphs National
Versatile Kid Is Big Aid To Braves Baseball Braves happy with utility player Johnny Rawlings 1 paragraph National
The Standings Baseball The Standing for the American and National Leagues 4 paragraphs National
Whiting City League Baseball Standings of the Whiting City League teams and results of Sunday’s games 5 paragraphs Local
Oldfield May Withdraw Car From Auto Derby Auto Racing Attempts are being made to have the entry of newest speed creation barred from auto race in Chicago 2 paragraphs Metropolitan
Olson Is Doing Wonders Baseball Ivan Olson is doing wonders for the Brooklyn National League team 5 paragraphs National
Braves Victorious Over Dyer 7-6 Baseball Dyer High School looses to Whiting Braves At Forsythe park 5 paragraphs Local
East Chicago Has New Ball Nine Baseball M&M A.C. is the new baseball team in East Chicago 4 paragraphs Local
Will Murray Come Back With Giants Baseball Jack Murray will be back with the Giants after playing with Toronto in the international league 1 paragraph National
Badger Eleven Is Minus Regular Coach College Sports University of Wisconsin will again resume athletics with the beginning of the football season 1 paragraph Regional
Davis To Wrestle In Chicago Wrestling Curley Davis will try win wrestling title from the winner of the Reuben-Schober match 3 paragraphs Metropolitan
Kilbane Blamed By Welsh Boxing Beating of Freddie Welsh by Johnny Kilbane is reason Benny Leonard is lightweight champion of the world 6 paragraphs National
The Standings Baseball The standings for the American and National League teams 4 paragraphs National
Britton And Lewis Draw In Seventeenth Battle Boxing Jack Britton welterweight champ and Ted Lewis Australian fighter boxed 10 rounds to a draw 1 paragraph National
Liberty Golf Tourney July 4 Golf Nation wide tournament for the benefit of the Red Cross to be held on July 4 1 paragraph National
Eighteen Cars Pass Race Test At Speedway Auto Racing 18 cars qualified to race in 250 mile race in Chicago 4 paragraphs Metropolitan
Dolan And Moore In Fights Monday Boxing Red Dolan will fight Jack Russo in 15 rounds 1 paragraph National
Two Foot Fall May End Life Of Aviator Benoist Aviation Aviator Tom Benoist may die due to injuries from a 2 foot fall from automobile 1 paragraph Regional
What Will Chevrolet Do In Big Race Auto Racing Interest is growing for the Chevrolets’ in the big motor race in Chicago 6 paragraph Metropolitan
Chevrolet Brothers Hope To Star On Chicago Speedway As At Cincinnati Auto Racing Louis and Gaston Chevrolet planning to make good show in Chicago Speedway race National
Miss Rosenthal Loses Golf Match To Mrs. Barlow Golf Mrs. Ronald Barlow of Merion defeated Miss Elaine Rosenthal of Chicago north and south champion 3 paragraphs National
M’graw May Be Given Suspension for Season Baseball National League considers suspension for McGraw 1 paragraph National
Here’s The Greatest Southpaw Baseball Eddie Plank could rate as one to the greatest south paws in the game of baseball 5 paragraphs National
The Standings Baseball Standings For the American and National League Teams 4 paragraphs National
Boxing Bill Is Beaten; May Be Reconsidered Boxing 10 round boxing bill was defeated in Illinois Senate 1 paragraph Regional
Carl Morris In Chicago Fears Jess Won’t Fight Boxing Carl Morris visits Chicago on his way to Los Angeles 1 paragraph National
Shamrocks vs. Triangles Baseball Information on the game between the Shamrocks and Triangles 1 paragraphs Local
Dodgers Win Baseball East Chicago Dodgers defeated Junior Colts 8-2 3 paragraphs Local
He Repays Rowland With Fast Playing Baseball Nemo Leibold has high class fielding and lead off man 1 paragraph National
Smashes Walk Record Walking Eddie Renz smashed the American record or the 15 mile walk 1 paragraph National
Hammond Beats Roseland 2-1 Baseball Eighth straight win for the Hammond team 5 paragraphs Local
Oeschger Is Now Hitting A Stride Baseball Joe Oeschger Philly pitcher told to improve or hit the road. 1 paragraph National
Durant Put Third In Revise Finish Of Speedway Race Auto Racing Final finish for race checked with tapes 3 paragraphs National
Baseball Scores Baseball Baseball Scores for region teams 6 paragraphs Local
K.O. Meyers Has A Fight Boxing K.O.Meyers of Whiting is to fight at Superior at the Twin Port A.C. 1 paragraph National
Red Sox Beat The Ainsworths Baseball Gary’s Red Sox wins against the Ainsworth Cubs 8 to 7 1 paragraph Local
Little More Sentiment Baseball Hans Wagner to return to baseball 2 paragraphs National
Here Are College Baseball Stars For Big League Scouts To Look At Baseball Wellesley girls trying out for schools girls baseball teams 1 paragraph National
Tuesday, June 19, 1917
Brilliant Young Pitcher Has 20 Strike Out Record Baseball Dyer High school pitcher Lawrence Hilbrich holds the Robertsdale Grays to 6 hits, strikes out 20 in Dyer win 3 paragraphs Local
“Singing Bill” is Center of Storms Baseball Bill Byron, alias Lord Byron, has been named one of professional baseballs best umpires 1 paragraph National
Defeat Kindt Kolts Baseball East Chicago Tigers traveled to Lansing and defeat Kindt Colts 2-1 in extra inning game 3 paragraphs Local
Ball Player Slacker Arrested During Game Baseball Twenty-four year old Benjamin Anderson was arrested by U.S. Marshall’s in left field of a game in Minnesota for not registering 1 paragraph National
Standard Colts are Defeated Baseball The Conkey Ave. Stars defeated the Standard Colts 13-11, strong pitching from the Stars Billy Schabot, leads to victory 1 paragraph Local\
Leonard Hands K.O. to Nelson in Third Round Boxing Johnny Nelson fell six times before referees called his defeat to Benny Leonard 6 paragraphs National
Fight Decisions Boxing Shows boxing results from 6 venues across the country 1 paragraph National
Prizes are Paid Off to Racers Auto Racing $20,000 of a 21,000 purse has been paid out for a 250 mile speedway race, last $1000 to be paid after protest ruling 2 paragraph Metropolitan
Falls Victim for Second Time Baseball The Ross Specials for the second consecutive time have defeated the Indiana Harbor Nationals 6 to 5 in extra inning game 1 paragraph Local
Langford is Stopped By Fulton Boxing Fred Fulton beats Sam Langford in sixth round, Langford refused to box in seventh 4 paragraphs National
Whiting City League Baseball Describes the 3 games between teams in the Whiting City League 2 paragraphs Local
Leonard is Referee Boxing Boxer Benny Leonard referees bout between Eddie O’Keefe and Al Wagner, O’keefe wins 1 paragraph National
A.A.U. Decides to Hold All 1917 Title Contests Various Sports The Amateur Athletic Union has decided to hold all title championships after a mail in vote 1 paragraph National
His Case Starts a College-Pro Scrap Baseball Northwestern star Paddy Driscoll, after signing with the Chicago Cubs has refused to play is scouts continue coming to his games 1 paragraph Metropolitan
Peerless Defeats South Ends Baseball The Peerless A.C. of East Chicago beat the South Sides of Chicago in extra innings 13 to 12 1 paragraph Local
Evans and Gardner to Play in Aurora Golf “Chick” Evans and Bob Gardner have agreed to play in a benefit for the Red Cross in Aurora 1 paragraph Metropolitan
Giants to Play in Hammond on Saturday Baseball The Hammond Baseball team hires professional pitcher to throw against the Chicago Giants, a colored team, fans expect to see great game 7 paragraphs Local
Liberty Golf Day on July 4 Golf Robert Gardner on Hinsdale has taken charge of a tournament to be played on July 4, each participant to pay $1 entry fee, goes for war effort 1 paragraph Metropolitan
Brown and Harrison to Fight in Michigan Boxing Promoter Floyd Fitzsimmons has matched Phil Harrison to George K.O. Brown, fight to be on July 4, boxer Wagner feels slighted about bout 1 paragraph Regional
Two Germans Held in Plot to Blow up Herman Boxing Six sticks of dynamite were found in building next to saloon owned by boxer Pete Herman, two Germans being held for attempted bombing 1 paragraph National
Carpentier May Come to America Boxing French boxer coming to states to train American aviators, hopes to box and give proceeds to Red Cross 1 paragraph National
Fohl HAS Turned Out a Real Club Baseball Lee Fohl has made a successful go at American League baseball team, if he wins pennant, it will be from hard work 7 paragraphs National
The Murley’s as Hammond Baseball The Murley’s will travel to Hammond to try and stop the eight game winning streak of the Hammond club 1 paragraph Local
Minors to Close up if War Lasts Until 1918, Prexies Say Baseball Small crowds due to war may force minor league teams in the south and west to suspend play for the 1918 season 3 paragraphs National
Leonard Gets $20,000 Offer Boxing Benny Leonard has been offered $20,000, for twenty round go with Johnny Kilbane on Labor Day 1 paragraph National
English Papers Now Cable for Our Baseball Scores Baseball New York paper to cable scores daily from the American, National, and Canadian Leagues to Europe 1 paragraph National
Amateur Golf Tourney is Called Off Golf The United States Golf Association has called of an amateur tournament due to existing war conditions 1 paragraph National
St. Casimiers Fail to Show Baseball The Standard Colts win game by forfeit, St. Casimiers from the north side failed to show up for game 1 paragraph Local
St. Casimers Win Baseball The Federal A.C loses to St. Casimers by a score of 17 to 15, good fielding and hitting allowed victory 1 paragraph Local
Colts Claim Game Baseball Lansing Kindt Colts beat the East Chicago Tigers 3 to1 1 paragraph Local
Maranville Denies Enlistment Baseball Walter Maranville of the Boston Nationals denies enlisting in the Navy, but says he has thought about it 1 paragraph National
Fisher Defeats Wirth Boxing Jack Fisher of St. Louis beats Henry Wirth of Chicago by K.O. 1 paragraph Metropolitan
Giants Loaded for Bear With Extra Pitchers Baseball Fans expecting best game of season between Hammond and the Chicago Giants, Giants fighting for supremacy of colored teams 3 paragraphs Local
Novelty Invitation Auto Racing Driving skills to be put to test in auto relay to be set at Maywood Speedway in August 1 paragraph Metropolitan
Two Ex-Champs Try to Enlist Boxing English boxers, Matt Wells and Matt Freeman try to enlist in English Army, both rejected, one for vision and one for deafness 2 paragraphs International
Fractious Steed Causes Scurry at Horse Show Horse Racing A horse stirs a Chicago crowd by trying to jump into press box during horse show 2 paragraphs Metropolitan
Here’s One Boxer Who’s a Fighter Boxing Charles McCarthy a Canadian boxer has successfully joined the First Minnesota artillery 1 paragraph National
He Was a Failure as Boxer But Not as Man and Soldier Boxing Canadian Jack Monroe a joke as a boxer, joins military, possibly to become a legend 5 paragraphs International
Mitchell’s Son Killed Boxing Charles Mitchell, Jr. the son of English boxer dies on battlefield in France 1 paragraph National
Jess Fires A Pair of Managers Boxing Jess Willard tells managers Jones and Curley to find new jobs, fires them 2 paragraphs National
Whiting City League Games For Sunday Baseball Shows upcoming games in the Whiting City League 1 paragraph Local
Lord Rosebery to Race in the United States Horse Racing Premier racer Lord Rosebery of England to come to United States to race, has raced abroad for last three years 1 paragraph National
East Chicago Tigers are After Their Seventh Baseball The Tigers are looking to win their seventh straight game, will play the Nagdeman A.C. 1 paragraph Local
Oldfield Races D’Palma Today Auto Racing Barney Oldfield and Ralph DePalma to race at state fair grounds in Milwaukee 1 paragraph Regional
Supporting Unit for Each Club Baseball A professional baseball team with out a star pitcher is a joke, the Braves proving that theory wrong 5 paragraphs National
Nine Captures Pennant With Woman As Coach Baseball Teacher and principal Bessie W. Lucky takes team to class B pennant in Cincinnati Public school league 1 paragraph Regional
Lang – Jacobsen Fight Proves a Betting Affair Boxing Betting is high on even money bout in Chicago between Ira Lang and Walter Jacobsen 1 paragraph Metropolitan
Enck Scores Knockout Boxing 800 watch three round bout in Aurora between Freddie Enck and Eddie Krippa 1 paragraph Metropolitan
Brilliant Contests Are Won Baseball A record breaking crowd of 1,600 wild fans watched as Hammond beat the Chicago Murley’s 6 to 5 7 paragraphs Local
Saturday’s Game Baseball Describes the game between Hammond and the Chicago Giants, 3 to 2 3 paragraphs Local
General Chemical CO.’s Team Winners Baseball General Chemicals beat Northern Indiana Gas Co. by a score of 7 to 3 1 paragraph Local
G.A. Tanks Defeat Conkey Baseball The General American Tank Car Corporation beats the Conkey team at Indiana Harbor 8 to 4 1 paragraph Local
Grassellis Win in The Ninth Baseball The Grassellis beat the Hubbard’s in the ninth 2 to 1 1 paragraph Local
Some Heavy Batting Occurred Baseball The Betz Company loses to Graver Tank Works 13 to 3 in error filled game 1 paragraph Local
Oldfield’s Daring Defeats DePalma Auto Racing Oldfield shatters records and wins all three events in Milwaukee races 2 paragraphs Regional
Gary Team Wins Baseball “Dave and Macks” baseball team of Gary beat the White Giants of Chicago in a benefit for the Red Cross 1 paragraph Local
Old Time Racing Man Gone Horse Racing Phil Dwyer died two weeks ago, the racing community lost a great man 4 paragraph National
Lowell Wins From Harbor Baseball Teams had many chance to score, keeping the fans excited Lowell wins 3 to 2 1 paragraph Local
Three Bouts for Dillon Unless Navy Calls Him Boxing Jack Dillon expects to fight three more times before Uncle Sam calls him to Navy 1 paragraph Regional
Why Should John Not be “Put Out” Baseball John Tener president of the National League says John McGraw should not be kicked out of baseball for throwing a puch at Bill Byron 6 paragraphs National
Close, All July 4 Bouts For Benton Harbor Ring Boxing Bouts all set for July 4 set in Benton Harbor 1 paragraph Regional
Tigers Cop Off Seventh Baseball The East Chicago Tigers have won their seventh straight game by beating the Nagdeman team of the Indiana Harbor League 3 to 2 3 paragraphs Local
Shamrocks Triumph Over Robetsdale Baseball The Robertsdale Grays lose to the traveling Shamrocks 15 to 2 1 paragraph Local
Little Rocks Defeat Homewood Athletic Club Baseball The Little Rocks traveled to Homewood and beat their Athletic Club 8 to 5 1 paragraph Local
Scatenas are Defeated Baseball In seven innings the Eagle P.C.’s defeated the Scatenas 6 to 3 1 paragraph Local
Roche For Referee Boxing Billy Roche is set to referee the Johnny Dundee – Willie Jackson bout at the St. Nicholas Rink 1 paragraph Local
Dr. Williams Says Gophers Will Have Team Football The University of Minnesota has announced that in the fall they will field a football team regardless of the war 2 paragraphs National
Larson’s Record is Not Approved Track and Field Brigham Young University high jumper Clinton Larson’s jump in meet in Salt Lake City has been rejected, will get another chance on July 4 2 paragraphs National
Jack Curley Sues Willard in New York Boxing Curley, Willard’s former boxer goes to court trying to find cause for his being fired 1 paragraph National
Ted Lewis Gets Verdict in 20 Rounds Boxing England’s Ted Lewis beats Jack Britton of New York in twenty round bout for welterweight championship 5 paragraphs National
Fight Decisions Boxing Shows results from 5 venues across the country 1 paragraph National
Hammond Country Club Man Wins Golf Hammond Country Club Member J.F. Barron wins part of golf outing at Hinsdale country club 1 paragraph Local
Minor Leagues Are Nearing Bottom Fast Basball Due to the war and players leaving teams below Class A will be scarce 6 paragraphs National
Psychology in Baseball Surely Baseball Major league ball players very superstitious, prone to 4 leaf clovers 5 paragraphs National
Hammond Gets 2 Clubs For Saturday Baseball Hammond club getting ready for double header against the American Giants of Chicago and the Cuban All-Stars 2 paragraphs Local
Peerless A.C. Wins Baseball The East Chicago Peerless A.C. defeated the 19th Street Sluggers 17 to 12 in a slugfest 3 paragraphs Local
Standards Lose Twin Bill Sunday Baseball Standard Colts lose two games at Douglas Park, one to the Whiting Braves 14 to 4 the other to the State Line Twisters10 to 6 1 paragraph Local
Kelly Gets Offers Boxing Spike Kelly turns down offer to fight Ted Lewis in 10 rounds in Gary 1 paragraph Local
Lang’s Hand Injured in Battle With Jacobsen Boxing Referee calls fight, Ira Lang injures his right hand in the second round in a fight with Walter Jacobsen 1 paragraph National
Caddock Operated On Wrestling Pro wrestler has tonsils removed, no boxing for two months 1 paragraph National
Something About Our Wally Pipp Yankees The Yankees defense is founded around Wally Pipp, he helps their hitting also 5 paragraph National
Some One Chewed Off His Ear in Row Boxing Dan Rosenblatt, boxer, has one less ear, it was bitten off in a street fight, man held in custody 1 paragraph National
G. Carpentier Arrives in U.S. in Two Weeks Boxing French champion boxer to give exhibitions to boost recruiting in the U.S. armed forces 1 paragraph National
Fight Decision Boxing Shows boxing results from three boxing venues across the country 1 paragraph National
Ever Hammer Knocks Out Pruitt in Second Round Boxing Ever Hammer of Chicago stopped Elmer Pruitt of Wyoming in two rounds, bout was to last 10 rounds
Willard’s Show is Tied Up By the Courts Boxing Willard’s court battle against his former manager Curley has put a stop to his wild west show 1 paragraph National
Kilbane to Box Leonard Boxing Benny Leonard and Johnny Kilbane will fight in Philadelphia in July 1 paragraph National
Dundee in Fight for Revenge Boxing Johnny Dundee get a long sought after chance at Willie Jackson, who had once knocked him out 2 paragraphs National
Standard Colts Play at Hessville Baseball The Standard Colts looking to end four game winless streak will travel to Hessville 2 paragraphs Local
Chief Bender to Get Another Trial Baseball Chief Bender formally of the Indians will get another chance to pitch for the Indians 1 paragraph National
Nice Little Team Wants a Game Baseball The north side Rose Buds are looking to play a team ranging from 14 to 16 ½ years olds 1 paragraph Local
Sets Motorcycle 24-Hour Record Motorcycle Racing Erwin Baker of Indianapolis rode his Indian to new records for 24 hour run at the speedway in Cincinnati 1 paragraph Regional
Standard Colts vs. Dodgers Baseball The East Chicago Dodgers will travel to Hammond to play the Junior Colts 1 paragraph Local
Fills Card of Fights for July 4 Boxing Racine boxing promoter fills card for fights on July 4, three 10 rounds fights scheduled 1 paragraph Regional
Callahan Soon to Lose Job as Pirate Manager Baseball Hans Wagner will soon become manager of the Pirates 1 paragraph National
Judges Reverse Decision in Bout Boxing Johnny Dundee happy that offical judge jumped into ring and reversed decision of referee in fight against Charley Moy 1 paragraph National
Fulton Signs to Box Jack Moran Boxing Fred Fulton will box Jack Moran in St. Louis on July 3 1 paragraph Regional
Galligan Coming on Sunday Baseball The Gallugan’s from Chicago are the Hammond clubs next opponent 3 paragraphs Local
Whiting City League Baseball Shows schedule of games for the Whiting City League baseball teams 3 paragraphs Local
Golfers Start Western Meet at Tenth Tee Golf Play to start on the tenth tee at the Midlothian Country Club 2 paragraphs Metropolitan
Dundee Shades Willie Jackson in Ten Rounds Boxing Johnny Dundee defeats Willie Jackson in 10 rounds at fight in New York 1 paragraph National
Carpentier’s Plan For Trip to America Still in the Making Boxing George Carpentier of France anxious to come to states to box and train 1 paragraph National
Fight Decisions Boxing Shows results from five venues across the states 1 paragraph National
National vs. Shamrocks Baseball The Hammond Shamrocks will tangle with the Indiana Harbor Nationals at Douglas Park 1 paragraph Local
Burman Coming Home Boxing Joe Burman a bantamweight boxer from Chicago, l
