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Sport's Page Index, 1915 through 1918 |
Wednesday, May 1, 1918
Zack Really Quit When Raise Refused Baseball Zack Wheat, famous outfielder, quits when he says he isn’t getting what he believes he is worth. 7 paragraphs National
The Sport Spyglass Miscellaneous sports 250 Clubs of Western Golf Association will offer Liberty bonds as tournament prizes. Beloit College has two innovations, spring football and grenade throwing to interest students. National
Tar Baby is Through Boxing Sam Langford has finally reached end of rope due to recent knockout at the hands of Harry Wills. 1 paragraph National
Someone Tell Him Baseball English sportsman was interested in the Chicago White Sox’s player Eddie Cicotte (leading pitcher for the American League). Couldn’t understand how such a short ballplayer could be such a marvel. 4 paragraphs National
Aleck Off to Camp Funston Baseball Grover Cleveland (Chicago Cubs) left Lincoln at 3 o’clock yesterday with the St. Paul draft. 2 paragraphs National
Harrison Matched with McGoorty Boxing Match not awarded yet. 1 paragraph National
Ty Falls for Dominoes Baseball Tyrus Cobb batting king and checker player of the Detroit Americans, stopped by Dominoes. 2 paragraphs National
Riesler on Way to St. Paul to Prevent Fight Boxing John Barber will ask court to prevent Dempsey-Miske Bout. 3 paragraphs National
Indiana Prep Star goes to Camp Service Basketball Homer Stonebreaker Captain of Wabash college has been ordered to local draft. 1 paragraph regional
Herman to Fight 3 Men in East Boxing Peter Herman, world’s bantamweight champion, left last night to fight Young Shawkey in Philadelphia May 4. Both members of navy, but were granted thirty days furlough. They give half their earnings to the navy relief fund. 1 paragraph National
The Standings Baseball All national league game results. 4 paragraphs National
Joe Burman Pounds Ertle Boxing Burman, Chicago bantamweight boxer, out pointed Ertle in a ten round bout last night. 1 paragraph National
Team Wants Games Baseball Liberty A.C. of Each Chicago formerly known as the Tiger A.C. would like to play any fast team that averages 16 to 18 years of age. 1 paragraph Local
Thursday, May 2, 1918
Ideals for Hammond Baseball City League met again to prepare for first game. Hammond drew as their opponents for the big opener Pinkey Gray’s Ideals. 4 paragraphs Local
Jackie Heavies Scrap in Ring Boxing At the weekly boxing show Tuesday Hugh Blacklock clashed with Lou Joseph. The latter retired beaten at the end of the first round. 2 paragraphs Regional
The Standings Baseball All national league game results. 4 paragraphs National
Looks Like Real Hilarious Season Baseball There was a prediction that four big league baseball clubs were on the verge of ruin. Due to war felt that there would be a decline of baseball. It has been argued ever since the war started that the nation would be in need of sports during the period of the war. 5 paragraphs National
Purdue Defeats Illini in 13th Baseball In an exciting thirteen-inning contest Purdue wins. 1 paragraph Local
Army Nine Beats Cornell Baseball Army beats Cornell yesterday. 1 paragraph National
Meyers to meet Schober Boxing Johnny Meyer’s claimant of the middleweight championship and Billy Schoeber of Indianapolis will meet in the semi windup of the Earl Caddock-Zbyszko heavyweight championship. 1 paragraph National
Helmer Myre and Vasil May Wrestle Wrestling Negotiations now pending and the articles of agreement will be signed soon. 1 paragraph National
Fight Decisions Boxing Decisions of fights on Tuesday. 1 paragraph National
Forbids Fulton Bout with Sailor Meehan Boxing Col. Miller, who is trying to stage the Willard-Fulton championship, has seconded Fulton’s motion that Fulton does not want to risk his features or reputation for a soldier’s bout with Meehan. 1 paragraph National
Friday, May 3, 1918
Coast Man a Favorite Before Bout Boxing Jack is 5 to 4 choice on even of scrap with St. Paul Star. Efforts of John the Barber to prevent the bout because he has an old contract to manage Dempsey tended to cool the ardor of the fans, but plea was turned down. 5 paragraphs National
Purple Downs Illinois Baseball Purdue humbled the proud Illinois baseball team in a thirteen-inning battle Wednesday afternoon. 1 paragraph Local
Tiger Crews Ready for Harvard Boating Princeton crews are finishing training on Carnegie Lake, by staging races with crack high school crews of Philadelphia and other nearby places. 1 paragraph National
This Won’t Do Bull Fighters Beat yanks at Baseball, 22-12 Baseball The first baseball game ever played in Spain took place on April 30. Americans defeated at game. 2 paragraphs International
May Call Off Tillman fight with Ted Lewis Boxing Demand by Jimmy Johnson, manager of Ted Lewis, welterweight champion, that Billy Roche be selected as referee for the 20 round bout. 1 paragraph National
Back to the Farm Boxing Jess Willard broke training yesterday for a rest on his farm in Kansas. 2 paragraphs National
The Standings Baseball All national league games results. 4 paragraphs National
Will Play at Collegeville Baseball Indiana Harbor Triangles will journey to Collegeville. Team will be treated to a big dinner donated by the Collegeville Nine. 2 paragraphs Local
Hammond Grappler to Wrestle Hassan Mouth Wrestling Karl Kowalski, the Hammond blacksmith wrestler, to wrestle Hassan. 4 paragraphs Local
Saturday, May 4, 1918
Inactivity Enemy of Real Fighter Boxing Benny Leonard, the great lightweight champion of the world, beat Joe Borrell in a six round bout. Inactivity of boxing opponent led to defeat. 7 paragraphs National
Tigers Open up Season Tomorrow Baseball East Chicago Tigers have again organized for the coming baseball season. Managed by polish A.C. Jos. Stachura. Tigers would like to arrange a game for Sunday, May 19 at East Chicago with any 16-19 year old baseball club in Lake county. 4 paragraphs Local
Champ Swimmer to Fly for U.S. Swimming Norman Ross of Neptune Beach, California, America’s champion swimmer, has enlisted in the U.S. aviation corps. 1 paragraph National
Carpenter Boxes with an American Boxing Georges Carpenter, famous French pugilist, took part in a sports meeting at an American camp, defeating a Texan. 1 paragraph International
Notre Dame tops Indiana Baseball Notre Dame beats Indiana. 1 paragraph Local
Standards Ready for New Season Baseball Standard A.C. of East Hammond have reorganized for the season. Will line up against the strong Liberty A.C. of East Chicago at Harrison Park at 2:30. 3 paragraphs Local
Marine LaBlanche, Ex-ring Idol, is Dead Boxing George LaBlanche, a middleweight boxer, died yesterday. 3 paragraphs National
Calls Criticism of Y in Matty Appeal Unjust Baseball Dr. George Fisher of the YMCA declared yesterday that the YMCA has been unjustly criticized as having appealed without proper authority to Mathewson to take charge of baseball activities among the American Soldiers in France. 2 paragraphs National
Athletics to Play Scatenas Baseball Indiana Harbor Athletics will line up against the Scatena Colts next Sunday. Manager Jack Bragga. 2 paragraphs Local
Ideals Play Hammond in League Opener Baseball Baseball season will be in full blast tomorrow afternoon. 3 paragraphs Local
His Legs Not on Fritz Baseball Hughie Jennings and his corps of lieutenants in charge of the Detroit Tigers say Sam Crawford’s legs were on the fritz last summer. Since then Crawford beat it for the Pacific Coast to play for a minor league. 5 paragraphs National
Manufacturers’ League Ready for Start Baseball Calumet Manufacturer’s League, organized by Pullman Car Company, will open season Saturday. 1 paragraph Local
Michigan Beats Maroons 1 to 0 Baseball Michigan nosed Chicago out in game. 3 paragraphs Regional
Monday, May 6, 1918
Hammond Takes 1st Yesterday Baseball Chicago Ideals fall victims to Champs at Parduhn Park. Large crowd. 5 paragraphs Local
Liberty A.C. Trounce Standards 10 to 3 Baseball Standard A.C. of Hammond lost its opening game to the Liberty A.C. of East Chicago. 2 paragraphs Local
Never Won a Major League But Larry Lajoie Goes Strong Baseball Larry Lajoie noted as a great ballplayer but that he never won major league. 1 paragraph National
Poor Management Keeps down Miske Boxing Billy Miske not as a probable for heavyweight championship due to poor management. 3 paragraphs National
Marshall Win Again Baseball Marshall won their fourth game of the season at Hammond. Defeated the Missouris, 2 to 1. 4 paragraphs Local
The Standings Baseball All national league game results. 4 paragraphs National
Champ Herman Beats Sharkey Boxing Pete Herman, bantamweight champion, who is now in the navy reserves, earned decision over Jack Sharkey. In all, $82,450 was the total subscription to the loan raised at the club. E.T. Stotesbury, the railroad magnate was the heaviest subscriber. 2 paragraphs National
Indiana to Hold Track Carnival for its Cadets Track Military events will be feature of games on May 18. An athletic carnival and field day for the 600 cadets of Indiana University. 2 paragraphs Regional
Eddie M’Goorty Joins National Army Tomorrow Boxing Eddie McGoorty, noted middleweight fighter, has been drafted and will be inducted into service by local board No. 86. 2 paragraphs National
Track Meets Saturday Track Results from races. 1 paragraph Local
Tuesday, May 7, 1918
Detroit Pitchers Show well under Donovan Baseball Bill Donovan, coach of Detroit pitchers, is beginning to see the glimmer of the crown that fits his head. He is a man to be justly feared and perhaps famed. 5 paragraphs National
Inland Lab Wins 12-5 Baseball Results of game between Inland Lab and Bloomer Mill. 4 paragraphs Local
$100,000 Offer for Willard Go Boxing An offer for $100,000 in Liberty Bonds for the Willard-Fulton match to be held in Connecticut was made by J.P. Mulvihill, boxing promoter. 2 paragraphs National
St. Joseph Nine; Triangles Eight Baseball Triangles traveled to Rensselaer Sunday. The Triangles were treated to an elaborate dinner at St. Joseph’s College. 2 paragraphs Local
The Standings Baseball All national leagues game results 4 paragraphs National
Is it any Crime to Bet on Cubs? Baseball Gus Bell, a fan, ventured a $2 bill on the result. He was arrested for gambling. 1 paragraph Metropolitan
Liberty A.C. Defeat the Standard A.C. Baseball Liberty A.C. of East Chicago easily defeated the Standard A.C. of Hammond with a score of 10 to 2. 1 paragraph Local
College Baseball Baseball College game results. 1 paragraph National
Crystal A.C. Beats Lansing Baseball Crystal A.C. beat the Lansing All Stars 5 to 3. 1 paragraph Local
Boys’ League Meets Tonight Baseball Boy’s League of lake county will hold a special meeting this evening at Indiana Harbor. 1 paragraph Local
The Sport Spyglass Various sports reported. Joie Ray is to make final attempt to shatter the world’s record for the mile run. Georgia Tech golf team will play Princeton. Park Commissioners of Chicago, Milwaukee, Kansas City, Seattle, Jacksonville and Omaha have taken steps for the establishment of trapshooting plants on public fields. 6 paragraphs National
Stars Are Beaten Baseball Lansing Star were defeated by Crystal A.C. by a score of 5 to 3. 1 paragraph Local
Ritchie Mitchell Joins Jackies Boxing Ritchie Mitchell lightweight boxer of Milwaukee was enlisted yesterday. 1 paragraph Regional
St. Casimirs Trounce the Columbia A.C. Baseball St. Casimir’s of North Hammond opened season Sunday by defeating Columbia A.C. 6 to 4. 1 paragraph Local
Brother-in-Law of “Hod” Eller Kills Self Baseball Fred Salmans, brother-in-law of pitcher Hud Eller of Cincinnati Reds is dead today, a suicide after wounding three other persons. 1 paragraph national
Sport Events of the Week Boxing Boxing matches listed for the week. 2 paragraphs National
Wednesday, May 8, 1918
Every New York Fan is Riding Heinie Zim Baseball Heinie Zimmerman, New York Giants, fans can’t keep off him due to error he made at World Series game. 8 paragraphs National
Sign or Retire Says Stallings Baseball Dick Rudolph, Braves best pitchers, still refuses to sign contract. 1 paragraph National
The Standings Baseball All national league game results. 4 paragraphs National
This Will Be a Big Contest Baseball The Jake Stahls have been scheduled as one of the opponents for the local club, Hammond. 4 paragraphs Local
Rosebuds Organize Baseball Iroquois A.C. formerly the North Side Rose Buds have reorganized and would like to schedule games with all teams. 1 paragraph Local
Dempsey Hurls Defi at Willard Boxing Jack Dempsey last night hurled at Jess Willard and Fred Fulton, agreeing to tackle either of the beefy blokes and contribute his bit to the Red Cross or some war charity. 3 paragraphs National
Jake Stahl for Hammond Next Sunday Baseball City league games booked for Sunday are noted. 2 paragraphs Local
St. Joe Jrs. Defeat I.H. Triangles Baseball St. Joe Jrs of Renselear won a hard fought game from the I.H. Triangles. 1 paragraph Local
M. Gibbons Says He is Through with Ring Boxing Phantom Mike Gibbons, once near world’s middleweight champion, is through with the game forever. 1 paragraph National
Darmouth C.A.A. Man Dies in the Service Abroad Football Lt. Chester Pudright, a former Dartmouth football player, who competed for the C.A.A. track, died yesterday. 1 paragraph National
Jess and Freddy, Here’s a Chance Boxing Cumberland, Maryland wants to stage the Willard-Fulton bout . If its plans are put across, Uncle Sam will take down the biggest cut of the purse. 2 paragraphs National
Caddock Flops Hussane Twice Within Hour Boxing Report of match. 1 paragraph National
Thursday, May 9, 1918
Gossips Cannot Solve Evers-Barrow Mystery Baseball John Evers player for the Red Sox not happy with contract, leaves club. 8 paragraphs National
Nutmeg Regional Bars Big Bout Boxing Gov. Holcomb has refused to permit the Willard-Fulton fight to take place in Connecticut. 1 paragraph National
Little Rock Pins Hopes to H. Moran Baseball Little Rock team is pinning its hopes to the outfielding abilities of Herb Moran this season. 1 paragraph National
Notre Dame Scores Four in Ninth and Beats Purdue 7-5 Baseball Score and outcome of game. 1 paragraph Local
Gaivies Wanted Baseball Iroquois A.C. formerly the Rose Buds reorganized and are looking for games. 2 paragraphs Local
The Standings Baseball All national league game results. 4 paragraphs National
Joe Sherman, Boxer, Enlists in Navy Boxing Joe Sherman, well known as a lightweight boxer around Chicago, has joined the navy. 1 paragraph Metropolitan
Play 20 Innings Baseball Forth Worth, Texas and Shreveport battled through twenty innings to a 1 to 0 tie here yesterday. 1 paragraph National
Dempsey Guest at Great Lakes Boxing At the weekly boxing show, Dempsey was a guest. 1 paragraph Regional
Miske Wants to Battle Dempsey over Long Route Boxing Billy Miske of St. Paul challenged Dempsey to meet him in a longer bout for the purpose of determining which is entitled to a bout with Willard or Fulton. 1 paragraph National
B. Fitzsimmons Jr. is out with Challenge Boxing After his first appearance in ring at Camp Dix, challenged the world at his weight. 1 paragraph National
Harry Greb, Ring Star, Goes to the Navy Boxing Harry Greb, middleweight pugilist, has enrolled in the naval reserve. 1 paragraph National
Michigan Beats Ind. Baseball Michigan beat Indiana 10 to 1 yesterday. 1 paragraph Regional
M’Govern Left $10,000 Boxing Terry McGovern, former featherweight champion, left $10,000 in personal property and no realty. 1 paragraph National
Friday, May 10, 1918
Giants’ Luck May Last as Long as Larry Doyle Baseball New York Giants, champions of national league, has Larry Doyle who should keep them in race for pennant. 8 paragraphs National
Lineup of the Leagues Baseball Statistics of all leagues. 4 paragraphs National
Boxers in Navy to Swap Gloves for Ten Rounds Boxing Joe Welling and Richie Mitchell matched for a bout in Milwaukee. Both fighters in navy. 2 paragraphs National
Too Busy with War Auto racing Four Famous French automobile racers will not race in this country this year. They are busy in war service. Rene Thomas, Albert Guyet, Arthur Duray and Jean Chassagne. 1 paragraph International
Questioned on Mann Act Violation Boxing Fulton under investigation by federal authorities. 1 paragraph National
Intercity League is to Start Baseball Inter-City Industrial Baseball League will open its season Saturday. Owing to war conditions the league this year will consist of only six teams. 1 paragraph Local
Hammond Triangles Organize Baseball The start of Hammond Triangles starts Sunday. They are looking for players. 1 paragraph Local
Old Jinx Bobs Up Baseball Ned Egan, famous minor league baseball manager, ended his life in a Chicago Hotel last Sunday, was heartbroken because ill health forced him to resign the management of the Milwaukee club. 3 paragraphs National
Another Kick for Title Bout Boxing The proposed Willard-Fulton heavyweight bout will not be held in Utah. The laws of the Regional will not permit the contest to be held. 1 paragraph National
Saturday, May 11, 1918
Hammond Elks Win Bowling Honors Bowling The Lake County Bowling Association composed of the cities of East Chicago, Hammond and Whiting closed on Monday night. It seems if was an “off season” for the local pin-getters. 3 paragraphs Local
Jackson Prefers Navy to Army Baseball J oe Jackson, White Sox slugger, will appear for physical examination today before local draft board. Joe says he has arranged to enlist in a navy yard. 1 paragraph Metropolitan
Amateur Baseball Baseball The North Side Tigers would like to book games with any teams averaging 14 to 16 years of age. The Regional Line Juniors would like to hear from teams 14 to 17 years. 2 paragraphs Local
Is Wood to be Another Graney Failed in Box, Wins in Outfield Baseball Joe Wood, Cleveland Indians, is compared to Jack Graney. Graney was a pitcher but was put in outfield. Joe Wood is an outfielder also. Wood is breaking up several ball games with timely hits and is behaving like a finished performer in the outfield. 2 paragraphs National
Large Field Ready For Kentucky Derby Horseracing Sixty-nine nominations were sent to the Churchhill Downs track. Of the sixty-nine, only a few will start. 4 paragraphs National
Col. Miller Gives Up Willard Bout Boxing Col Miller, the man who first suggested the bout of Willard and Fulton, last night decided to withdraw from the venture. “Public sentiment was so strong against the fight as a result of the war”, said Miller 3 paragraphs National
Loadman Stops Ertle in Third Round of Bout Boxing Dick Loadman of Lockport, NY defeated Johnny Ertle of St. Paul in the third round last night. 1 paragraph National
Take Carp from Wolf Lake Fishing Deputy commissioners, representing Indiana’s fish and game commission, have started seining (large fishing net made to hang vertically in the water by weights and floats) for the undesirable fish at Wolf Lake. 3 paragraphs Local
Fanning to Fight Waugh in Tulsa Ring on May 20 Boxing Arlos Fanning of Bartlesville and Bobby Waugh of Forth Worth, Texas will fight fifteen rounds at Convention hall here. 1 paragraph National
Dancing Cures Charley Horse Baseball Jake Daubert, who has been troubled with weak legs for several years claims “I danced my charley horse away”. 1 paragraph National
Lineup of the Leagues Baseball All national leagues statistics along with games today. 4 paragraphs National
Monday, May 13, 1918
Joe Jackson’s Early Start is Sox Asset Baseball Joe Jackson, White Sox outfielder, on his annual hitting spree, is one of the really bright things about the Chicagoans’ early season showing. If Jackson can get going this season, the Chicagoans should have an easier time winning the pennant than a year ago. 7 paragraphs Metropolitan
Emerson High of Gary Wins County Track Meet Saturday Track Emerson Wins county meet. Hammond closes second with Crown Point third in the race. 9 paragraphs Local
Lineup of the Leagues Baseball All league statistics along with games today. 4 paragraphs National
College Games Saturday Baseball List of college games of Saturday. 1 paragraph National
Joe Jackson of Sox Would Build Ships if Draft Plea Fails Baseball Joe Jackson, White Sox, will be in some branch of the government service before the end of the month. He was placed in Class 1 by the board at Greenville, S.C. 4 paragraphs National
Greb and Bartfield Box at Pittsburgh Tonight Boxing Harry Greb and Soldier Bartfield, expect to get together tonight at Pittsburgh National League baseball park. 1 paragraph National
At Last Something Happens Wrestling Young Gotch, middleweight wrestler of Norway, seeks match with George Thompson. 3 paragraphs International
Semi-Pros Suffer when Rain Falls Baseball Hammond fans were greatly disappointed yesterday when rain called off game at Parduhn Park. 2 paragraphs Local
Tuesday, May 14, 1918
Nine Schools are Entered in Big Meet Track Nearly hundred athletes to participate in events at fair grounds Saturday in Laporte. Schools to compete are Hammond, Plymouth, Elkhart, Froebel and Emerson of Gary, Crown Point, East Chicago, Michigan City and LaPorte. 11 paragraphs Local
Lineup of the Leagues Baseball All leagues statistics along with games for today. 4 paragraphs National
Danny Goodman, Again in Favor, Wants to Fight Boxing Danny Goodman, original boxing instructor of Camp Grant’s fighting era, after being confined early this spring on a disciplinary charge, is ready to enter the ring against all comers. 4 paragraphs Regional
Speedway Champion of Last Year will Start in Big Auto Handicap at Sheepshead Bay, May 30 Auto racing Louis Chevrolet, Speedway champion of 1917 and dare-devil Franco-Swiss driver, will be a starter in the Harkness Handicap. The 100 mile classic will award $30,000 in prizes. 4 paragraphs International
Tank Car Team in 1st Win Baseball General American Tank Car Corp. baseball team defeated the Wm. Graver Tank Works team, last year’s industrial champs. Score 15-2 4 paragraphs Local
Phil Harrison will Box Moha, Not M’Goorty Boxing Phil Harrison will not fight Eddie McGoorty in John Wagner’s Racine ring next Monday night but instead will fight Bob Moha of Milwaukee “caveman”. 4 paragraphs Regional
Military Umpire is Supreme, Cubs Say Baseball The Chicago Cubs got their lesson during a training trip. The umpires they encountered at Camp Cody, N.M. wore silver bars, gold leaves and silver eagles on their shoulders. A few players were escorted from game. “Mr. Umpire” ruled the officer, “Your word is law. If any one questions you, throw him out.” 10 paragraphs Metropolitan
Hobby, Boston Idol, Now Lieut, in Army Baseball Richard Carlton Hoblitzel was nominated a first lieutenant in the medical corps by President Wilson. 3 paragraphs National
Accepts Offer to Wrestle Wrestling John fisher of Gary, manager of George Thompson, accepted the offer of $500 as a side bet against Young Gotch. 2 paragraphs Local
Drizzle Couldn’t Stop this Game Baseball The 16 year old Harbor Triangles trounced the Peerless A.C. of East Chicago by a score of 13 to 9. The old veteran Madura, the 23 year old wonder was finally overthrown by the sudden and terrific counter attack of the Triangles. 4 paragraphs Local
Coffroth to Stage Fulton and Dempsey Mill Boxing Dempsey receives wire from James Coffroth of San Francisco informing him he has accepted Dempsey’s offer to fight Fulton for the benefit of the training camp. 1 paragraph National
Lewis Reaches Scene of Battle with Tillman Boxing Ted Lewis of England, welterweight boxing champion, arrived yesterday for 20 round bout with Johnny Tillman of Minneapolis. 1 paragraph International
Wednesday, May 15, 1918
Jersey boxing body Fixes Fight Rules Boxing The New Jersey boxing commission, appointed Gov. Edge to have control of the 8 round game, which has been legalized in that Regional. 4 paragraphs National
Murley Opponent for Parduhn Club Sunday Baseball Newly organized Murleys, City league, scheduled as Hammond’s opponents for next Sunday. 4 paragraphs Local
He’s Gonna Knock one Clean to Berlin Baseball Hank Gowdy, catcher for the Boston Braves, the first National league player to enlist, sends word “the game is all sewed up and we win”. 2 paragraphs national
Lineup of the Leagues Baseball All leagues stats along with games to be played. 4 paragraphs National
Washington Lifts Ban on Sunday Ball Baseball Sunday baseball will be played in Washington starting next May 19 by American League clubs. 1 paragraph National
Three Cushion Champion at Whiting Billiards Chuck Susack defeated Steven Leonard in a very interesting three-cushion game at Marton’s billiard parlor.
Fast Team Wants Games Baseball Liberty A.C. team of East Chicago did not play the East Chicago Tigers Sunday because of rain. Liberty team not in city league and would like to play any team from Lake county. 1 paragraph Local
Tiger Pitcher Hurt in Wreck Baseball Eric Erickson, pitcher for Detroit Baseball Club, injured today when the train he was on derailed. 1 paragraph Regional
Fight Decisions Boxing Decisions of fight representatives on Monday. 1 paragraph National
Must Show he’s Ok to Get Bout Boxing Regional boxing commission ordered an x-ray of Richie Mitchell’s hand to make sure there will be no last minute withdrawal. 1 paragraph Regional
Entire Eleven Enlists for Service Football the entire lineup of Bloomington High’s 1912 team now is in the service. 1 paragraph Local
Notre Dame, 4; Valparaiso, 2 Baseball Twenty-five hundred fans witnessed the ten inning ball game. 2 paragraphs Local
War Moveups will Hit Minor Leagues Hard Baseball Due to national draft and through enlistment in the army or navy supply of ball players of big league has dropped to small number. Minor leaguers had just as well brace themselves for wholesale raids on their players. 7 paragraphs National
Benny Leonard will Box at Camp Entertainment Boxing Arrangements completed for Leonard to Box. 2 paragraphs National
Thursday, May 16, 1918
Reid Predicts Big Season of Racing Auto racing President of Speedway Park, Reid, said “automobile racing the cleanest of all sports will be permitted in Chicago this year.” Speedway Park Association signed contracts with a group of New York and Chicago enthusiasts who will conduct racing here. 6 paragraphs Metropolitan
Lineup of the Leagues Baseball All league game stats and games reported today. 4 paragraphs National
Benefit Boxing Show in Municipal Auditorium Boxing 3,000 persons attended a boxing exhibition last night for the benefit of the war camp. The gate receipts, according to officials were estimated at $4,500, not including $1,500 in donation. 1 paragraph National
Helping Phillies Keep in the Race Baseball Erskine Mayer, pitcher, has been of little use but Eddie Burns, catcher who was forced to catch the entire 1915 world’s series made a great showing. 1 paragraph National
They Beat Old “Jinx” the Weather Baseball Indiana Harbor Triangles and Inland Steel Laboratory due to weather conditions could not play the last three Sundays. Therefore game moved to a week day. Last night teams played, Lab wins 6 to 3. 4 paragraphs Local
Pat Tebeau of Baseball Fame Ends his Life Baseball Oliver P. Tebeau, in early days was manager and first baseman of the Cleveland club, shot and killed himself yesterday. 1 paragraph National
Maroons Blank Purdue on Hinkle’s Pitching, 3-0 Baseball Chicago shut out Purdue, 4 to 0 on Stagg Field yesterday. 1 paragraph metropolitan
George Ruth is cheap Enough at $100,000 Baseball Boston offers high figures to Harry Frazee for services of George Ruth, southpaw of the Red Sox. 5 paragraphs National
Fulton Can’t Meet Hope; One Sided Comish Rules Boxing Portland boxing commission refused to sanction the match Fulton and Farmer. 1 paragraph National
Friday, May 17, 1918
Baseball Law in Peril in New Jersey Case Baseball Protection of territory is the principal on which a ware was fought with the Federal league, a war that was won largely through the loyal support of the minor leagues. Commission refused to consider transgression on the privilege of the majors. 4 paragraphs National
Moll Back at third Base for Hammond Baseball Hammond will use the same line up for Sunday with two exceptions. 4 paragraphs Local
M’Goorty Appears in Camp Grant Bout Boxing M’Goorty gives exhibition with Fred Dwyer. 3 paragraphs Regional
A Vet who Still is Going Strong Baseball Richard Marquart proved a steady player after he won 19 straight games. 1 paragraph National
Lineup of the Leagues Baseball All game stats along with games for today. 4 paragraphs National
Famous Women Swimmers Bound for America Swimming Fanny Durack and Minna Wylie world’s champions, have sailed for the US from New South Wales for a tour where they will meet the best of the American girls. 1 paragraph International
Good Morning Pitcher Baseball Poor pitcher, Milwaukee, will pitch at next morning game on Decoration day per Joe Cantillon. 3 paragraphs Regional
Fulton Wants to Fight Boxing Manger of Fred Fulton sent telegram to Tom Andrews of Cream City A.C. saying Fulton is ready to fight. 1 paragraph Regional
They Want A Good Game Baseball Mitchell Motors Company anxious to secure a Sunday game with any amateur or semi-pro team in your city. 4 paragraphs Local
Saturday, May 18, 1918
Ball Players quit Game for the Battle Field Baseball Something has gone wrong with the works of organized baseball. Players quit. The trouble is the minor leagues are petering out in some localities, while in other salaries have been cut to such an extent that the game is not attractive. 6 paragraphs National
Industrial League Games Baseball Listing of games played in the Inter-City Industrial Baseball League. 2 paragraphs Local
Regional School Records Track Regional school records noted. 1 paragraph Regional
Hammond Triangles vs. Liberty A.C. Baseball Tomorrow the Hammond Triangles will play the Liberty A.C. of East Chicago. 1 paragraph Local
Sox Catcher Called Baseball White Sox player George Lees, received a wire he was called for national army service. 1 paragraph Metropolitan
Now Killefer is called in Draft Baseball Catcher for the Chicago Cubs, William Killefer, after being purchased for $50,000 last year from Philadelphia will be sent to Camp Funston. 3 paragraphs Metropolitan
Lineup of the Leagues Baseball All league stats and games for today. 4 paragraphs National
May Ban Durack and Wylie Swimming President of South Wales Ladies’ Amateur Swimming Association sent cable “Ladies’ swimming tour canceled. Please interdict Durack and Wylie for defying authorities”. 3 paragraphs International
Ohio Regional Beats Hoosiers Baseball Ohio Regional University held the Hoosiers scoreless, 2 to 0 in a western conference game yesterday. 2 paragraphs Regional
Dempsey Miske Bout Off Boxing Match called off by Tom Andrews as a result of an interview with John “The Barber” Reisler, who claims that Dempsey’s contract is invalid. 1 paragraph National
Monday, May 20, 1918
Jim Reynolds wins Own Game With Moll’s Pep Baseball Hammond was able to take the Murleys into camp in their second City League contest Sunday, 10 to 3. 6 paragraphs Local
Three Clubs Tie in City League Baseball Romeos, traveling club, tie with Hammond and Aristos for leadership. 2 paragraphs Local
War is Putting Boxing on High Plane Uncle Sam Recognizes Value of Sport Boxing Benefits derived from this sport have been given official recognition by the US government which is hiring the best professionals obtainable to act as instructors. 1 paragraph National
Every Member of Team Joins Colors Football The entire lineup of Bloomington high’s 1912 football team is in the service. 1 paragraph Local
Baseball Develops Strategy in All U.S. Soldiers – Pershing Baseball Baseball has made strategists of all American soldiers. 2 paragraphs National
Lineup of the Leagues Baseball All league games and statistics. 4 paragraphs National
Amateur Game Baseball Regional Line Jrs. defeated the Iroquois, 20 to 4. 1 paragraph Local
Evans-Jones Match Sought by Hoosiers Golf Elaborate plans are being made for the championship tournament of the Indiana Golf Association. Tentative plans are for the winner of the Regional tournament to meet Evans on the extra day in a 36-hole match. 2 paragraphs Regional
Dempsey and Pelky to Box in Denver Boxing Arrangements were completed Saturday for a 20 round fight between Jack Dempsey, heavyweight title claimant, and Arthur Pelkey, Canadian heavy. 1 paragraph National
Denver Wants White for Bout with Lewis Boxing Opened negotiations Saturday for fight with Ted Lewis, English welterweight champion. 1 paragraph National
Crystals Win One, Lose One Baseball Crystal A.C.’s of Hammond broke even on a double header yesterday, defeating the Whiting Boosters, 3 to 2 and losing to the K of C’s 2 to 0.
Elkhart Wins Meet at LaPorte Track Elkhart High School won the annual northern Indiana track and field meet held here Saturday. 1 paragraph Local
Tuesday, May 21, 1918
Here Are Winners in Northern Indiana Meet Track Individual winners in the Northern Indiana High School meet at Laporte last Saturday are reported. 6 paragraphs Local
The Sport Spyglass Various sports Yale University will not elect track captains this year. Kansas City (MO) parochial school baseball league includes sixteen teams. The Cleveland Yacht Club is spending $35,000 improving its Rocky river clubhouse. Melbourne cup horse race in Australia was witnessed by 150,000 spectators.
Louisville Has Classy Outfield Baseball The Louisville team of the American Association claims to have one of the strongest outfields in the miners. 1 paragraph Regional
E. Chicago Starts Again Baseball East Chicago baseball team started playing ball again in their old form at Columbia Park last Sunday. They beat the Scatenas (Hammond’s pride) 7 to 1. 4 paragraphs Local
Moha is Victor in Slow Fight Boxing Slugging ability of Phil Harrison and Bob Moha were missing in their fight here last night. 4 paragraphs Regional
Gravers Hit Their Stride Baseball Graver Tank Works have hit their stride and are now playing the same games they did last year. Graver Tank defeated the Northern Indiana Gas & Electric Co. in the Industrial league on the Graver grounds at East Chicago by a score of 20 to 3. 2 paragraphs Local
Liberty A.C. Beats Hammond Triangles Baseball Liberty of East Chicago defeated the Hammond Triangles with a score of 5 to 0. 3 paragraphs Local
Lansing Stars Win Baseball The Lansing Stars easily beat the Chicago Heights Tigers by a score of 12-2. 1 paragraph Local
Triangle Leader off to Army Baseball Daniel Boone of Indiana Harbor one of the best known promoters of amateur athletics in Lake county, left for the army this morning. 2 paragraphs Local
Conference Race Gives Michigan Lead Baseball Michigan went into the lead in the conference baseball race yesterday afternoon when the Wolverines defeated Illinois 8 to 4. 1 paragraph Regional
Wednesday, May 22, 1918
Times Man Enroute to Germany Baseball Irving Chayken, baseball scribe writes home reporting on the boys receiving baseball news. 4 paragraphs International
The Sport Spyglass Various sports. New York A.C. will hold track, baseball and boxing tourneys for the soldiers sailors stationed in the vicinity. Columbia University will add boxing to its athletic activities in the fall.
Mogridge about to Leave Yanks Vet Pitcher Knows He’s Through Baseball George Mogridge, New York Yankee’s pitcher, received offer some time ago to take a position with the Bethlehem company and learn a trade. Mogridge decided that in view of future prospects and the uncertainty of lasting any long time in baseball he should accept. 1 paragraph National
Jake Stahls Face Hammond Next Sunday Baseball Hammond will play the Jake Stahls in their third game of the City League. 2 paragraphs Local
Hammond Featherweight Leaves for Army Today Boxing Richard Siebert the Hammond featherweight with 24 professional fights to his credit left today for the army. 3 paragraphs Local
Ring Greats to Box for Red Cross Fund Baseball Present day and old-time boxers rallied to the cause of the Red Cross and humanity and will play ace cards at Madison Square Garden Friday night in a benefit. 4 paragraphs National
Jockey Archie McIntyre Escapes from War Zone Horse Racing McIntyre arrived in San Francisco yesterday after escaping from Russia with his wife. 1 paragraph National
Lineup of the Leagues Baseball All leagues stats and games for today. 4 paragraphs National
Maroons Slam Ball, Bury Purdue, 13-3 Baseball Chicago overwhelmed Purdue on Stuart Field here yesterday afternoon. 1 paragraph Metropolitan
Thursday, May 23, 1918
Joie Ray Can Run Mile and Enjoy It Track Sprinter Joie Ray of Chicago makes mile race entertainment. Ray has won championship after championship from the 1,000 yard event to the five mile. He has beat the best of them and he’s still going strong. 6 paragraphs Metropolitan
The Sport Spyglass Various sports The Intercollegiate Conference Athletic Association composed of the Big Ten has adopted the International Amateur Athletic Federation and Amateur Athletic Association rules regarding measurement of tracks. The 21st annual regatta of the Boston Interscholastic Rowing Association will be held on the Charles river course May 29 and 31.
Games in Industrial League Baseball The following games were played last Saturday in the Intercity Industrial baseball League, General Chemical Co., United Chemical & Organic Products Co., General American Car Co. ,Hubbard Steel Foundries, Graver Tank Works, and Northern Indiana Gas & Electric. 2 paragraphs Local
Michigan Nine Beats Ohio, 3-2 Baseball Michigan strengthened its hold on first place in the western conference by defeating Ohio Regional yesterday 3 to 2. 2 paragraphs Regional
734 Entries for Eastern Games Track More than 700 entries have been received for the 42nd annual track and field championship games of the Intercollegiate Athletic association. 2 paragraphs National
Leonard Helps Raise $12,000 for Troop fund Boxing Benny Leonard, lightweight champion, won a newspaper decision over Louie Rees of this city (New York) in a four round bout. 2 paragraphs National
Lineup of the Leagues Baseball All league games along with stats. 4 paragraphs National
Fan Going Home to Eat, Promises to Return Baseball Gunthers beat the Normals 18 to 7 at Normal Park on Sunday, but it took more than 3 hours to do it. 2 paragraphs Local
Dempsey May Box Fulton for R.C. Benefit Boxing Jack Dempsey displayed his fighting wares here yesterday in a 10 round match for the benefit of the Red Cross against Dan Ketchel. 1 paragraph National
Friday, May 24, 1918
Trainer Advised Purchase Horseracing McDaniel was so impressed by Exterminator, Kentucky derby winner that he got W.S. Kilmer to purchase him. 1 paragraph National
Kid Teams Have Good Games Baseball St. Casimers defeated the Standard Colts by the score 9 to 2. 1 paragraph Local
Boy is Likely to Win Tennis Crown Tennis Harold Throckmorton, New Jersey youth of 20, favorite of national tournament for the U.S. Lawn Tennis association. 1 paragraph National
Equals Home Run Record Baseball George (Babe) Ruth, star pitcher and batter of the Boston Red Sox, recently equaled the major league record for home runs in consecutive games. 1 paragraph National
