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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-04-29
KANSAS CITY


Kansas City, Mo-, April 29.-"lt is
only question whether the pitching
holds up John Camel, manager of
the Kansas City club, said today when
speaking Of his teams chance for
making a good showing in the 1918
pennant race -
The ownership, of the Kansas City
club, recognized since last season,
purchased new players to put for.
1nidable team in the field, as is evil
denced by the fact that Of the regu-
lars. only three old faces will be
seen this year. The old men are the
outtielders: Becker, Viox and Good,
who, with the exception OF VioX, bat
ted we'll oyer 800 last year, Becker
leading the league
The new figures in the intield are:
Prief, obtained from the Louisville
club, first base; McCarty, from the
Pittsburgh Nationals, at second; Nc
Cauley, from the Toronto Information.
ais. c+ shortstop, and Cochran,
promising Western league recruit. al
third With Joplin last year, Cochran
battel .3O1 and stole S. bases.
Behind the bat Hardgrave and Der.
nv have given way to LaLonge from
Toronto, formerly in the association
with Louisville, and Onslow, from the
Buffalo IRternationals. -
Camel has as utility infielder Joe
Schulz from the Toronto Maple Leafs.
who batted ,313 last season. :. y. III
b CAMEL has acquired some promis-
ing pitching talent. Among the hurl
ers is Babe Adams, famous a.7w
years ago for his work with the Pitts
burgh Nationals, and who made an ex.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-04-29

Mrs william HiachGe 20 cnes procure
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20

Boston, April 1e.-The Camp Devensa divisional team today on relay mara thon race participated in by IA teams representing various branches of the United States military and naval forc-s es. The runners, each covering as stretch of two and one half miles, made up each team. Sullivan, who carried the baton for the winning team dur ing the last lap crossed the tape two hours, twenty four minutes and fiftys three seconds after the start at Ash land, 25 miles away, at 10:30 a. m.
 The S02nd infantry team from Camp Devens was second. the time being; 2:2S:10; Boston Navy Yard third; 2:2S:45; the 301st field signal battel-' ion of Camp Devens, fourth, 2:29:14 and the Cambridge Naval Cadet school. fifth, 2:29:23.
 Fifteen teams were entered flor the race but the Springfield Armory run ners failed to put in an appearance. Many prominent athletes now in the service participated. M. A. Devanney, who formerly represented the Millrose Athletic Club of New York covered the final lap for the Boston Navy Yard team. -
 The fourteen runners representing various branches of the United States military and naval service started from Ashland, Mass, at 10; 30 a. m. ;.
 At Ashland village, a mile from the start, Paul Defaezio of the Camp Dev- ems divisional team. and H. H. Paine of the Boston Navy Yard team, were leading with the rest of the field close behind.
 Brooks of the Camp Devens divi- sional team was leading the runners in thee service relay marathon when they reached relay station number eight at Newton. He was relieved by Palmenter at 12:3C and it was nearly two minutes later when the second man, Wilkinson of the 301st field sig nal battalion team reached the sta tion. Gum of the 3G2nd infantry team from Camp Devens was the third man here, followed within a few minutes by N. w. Emery of the Cambridge Naval Cadet school Unger of the 301st infantry of Camp Devens and Marshall of the Boston Navy Yard. The other runners were some distance behind.
 The event, known as military re- lay marathon, was conducted by the Boston Athletic Association in lieu of | it's annual marathon which brought many noted distance runners to Bos- ton for the holiday in the past. '-f
 The course was of the usual twenty | five mile, with the finish at the As sociation club house in Boston, btit 1 the distance was divided into ten re- | lays of two and a half miles each Another usual feature of the, race was the provision that the runners should wear service shoes and uniforms in stead of the conventional track cos tume Coats and hats, however. were not required as part of the uniform The runners carried batons which were passed to their successors t5a1 each relay station.
 Among the contestants were M. A
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
MARKET FLUcTUATED.
Early Gains Suffered Material Re
 duction on Realizing of Profits.

New York, April 19.-Stocks were even more responsive to the war news today, leaping forward one to three points in the very active first hour, but the movement lost much of it's spontaneity later, many gains suffer ing material reduction on realizing for profits. --.
 United States Steel again overtop- ped all other stocks.
 Other strong and active industrials and equipments included the indepen- dent. steels, International Harvester, Baldwin Locomotive, American Loco motive, American Car and. Railway Steel Springs at temporary gains of one to three points.
 Motors, oils, feathers, tobaccos, shippings and coppers trailed along more moderately with unclassified is- sues.
 In anticipation of an adverse bank statement call money stiffened, from it's early rate of per cent. to 5, most loans being made midway. There was only nominal inquiry for time funds at unchanged quotations.
 Bonds were active and stronger, in- cluding domestic and foreign govern ment issues, Tokio 5s adding 2 1-2 points to their recent advance. Sales par value, aggregated s6,575,0O0. U. S. bonds, old issues, unchanged on call. -a e~ --
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20

This afternoon the Academy will meet its first real test of the season when they line up against the Killing ly High School Coach Tim Sullivan and Captain Ray Counihan drove their men at top speed Friday and as the result of the showing yesterday and in Wednesdays game there have been some changes in the batting order all though the same team will start the game as started Wednesday,. Scud Mcknight will lead off for the local team and will be followed by Hull and Sayles with Counihan in the clean up position. Mcknight is a snappy hitter and Hull can wait till the COWS come home. When they get on the opposing pitcher will know he has been in a battle if he disposes of Say les and Ray without having extra bases chalked up to their credit The remainder of the batting order is Ring land. Brassill. Brewer, Keenan and Meek.
 But little advance dope was ob- tainable on the upstate boys but their line up includes the majority of last years infield which was a marvel for smoothness. Passmore a veteran of last year will be on the mound and judging from his performance last year he will not line up to his name A tentative Killingly line up received Friday comprised McGorty 3b. Elliot ss. Reeves 1b. Passmore p. Conklin If O'Neil c, Knox Of, Bitgood 2d and Hammond If.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20

Devanney, former Millrose Athletic Club, New York, champion, and Har-
 old Weeks, New England mile and five mile champion, on the Navy Yard team, Frank Pretti, former University
 of. Maine, miller, at one time New Eng land intercollegiate cross country
 champion, who headed the Naval Cadet
 School team, and s. A. Stone, an old
 University of California milers on the
 Commonwealth pier team.
 The teams competing came from the Boston Navy Yard, Fort Creole R. l., Camp Plunkett, Wakefield, Fort
 Warren, Fort Constitution, N H.
 Runkin Island Naval Reserves, Com
 monwealth Pier Naval Reserves, First Naval District headquarters, Maya, Cadet School, Naval Radio School, and four Camp Devens teams, represent ing the 76th division. 302nd infantry S01st infantry and 3o1st field. sigma battalion.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
RENSSELAER, TO OPEN
 BASEBALL SEASON.
Engineers to Open Season at Home
 Against St. Lawrence.

Troy, N. Y. April 1e-With a prac- tically new varsity team, Rensselaer, Polytechnic institute will open it's 1918 baseball season here tomorrow with St. Lawrence university. During the warmer weather of the last week the team has developed rapidly and taken on intercollegiate form. Coach Jack Reed has sent in the varsity battery Pitcher Arthur L. Kuhnert of Roches- ter, one of the few veterans of last season remaining, and Jack Walsh, g quick acting sophomore who is snow ing skill as a bac1stop-against the varsity field with good results Judi cious pruning has reduced the squad from 58 candidates who reported last month to, 25 men, number of which appear like promising baseball timber
 Forrest Dewey of last years East Rochester High school team is cover ing lot of ground in outfield and in practice shows much skill at. the bat
 Robertson, a three-R man and all round athlete, will retain his old place
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 at second in the opening games, but will be graduated with the 1918 class of engineers on May 1. Capt. Red Vaughan is playing very consistent game at left, while his peppery fight ing qualities are an effective goad to his teammates, Dick Shankey at short is putting the same alertness into his playing that made him star football quarterback last season.
 The Rensselaer, team will line up for tomorrow's game as follows: Catcher, John B. Walsh: pitcher Ar thur L. Kuhnert of Rochester; first base, Earl Bingham of Troy or Edward L. Ford of Newport, R. l.; second base, Louis w. Robertson of Fl .Paso, Tex; shortstop, Richard A. Shan11ey of Haverstraw; third base, M. J. Luby; left field Capt. John N. Vaughan of Murfreesboro \. C.; center field, For rest Dewey of Rochester; right field, Bruce G. Mackey.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
ALL SET FOR
ANNAPOLIS REGETTA
Ouakers and AdmiraIs Get Final Prac-
 tice on Severn Friday.

Annapolis, Md, April 19.-Primed for their annual regetta on Severn River tomorrow, varsity and freshmen crews of Pennsylvania and freshmen eight of Annapolis midshipmen got in their final practice today
 The Quakers were out morning and afternoon and went over the course several. times. but sscholasti2 work in tetrfered with morning practice by the sailors
 Joe Wright admits that his Pam sylvania crews are fast: so are the Middies, and the weight given out tonight show that the latter are heav- fer
 Followers of rowing here look for a fast race if weather conditions are only fairly favorable. s..
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
American League.
BOSTON TAKES BOTH
 ENDS OF DoUBLE-HEADEE
Red Sox Win Patriots Day Games From New York 2 to i and g to 5.

Boston, April 19.-Boston took morn ing and afternoon holiday games to- day from New York. Both pitched his first game for Boston this morn ing, holding New York to four hits and won to 1. Errors figured in all these runs. Strunk starred in center. Ruth was hit hard in the second game, but poor support given the New
 York pitcher, Herbert Thormahlen, enabled Boston to win, to 5. Pratt made three errors in the fifth inning, when Boston made five runs, but he had a big afternoon at the bat, get ing two doubles and two singles. Scores:
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
N. L. INDEPENDENTS
 AT FALLS SUNDAY
AII-Nor~ieh Team Will Play Nine
 From Whaling City.

Sunday afternoon the All-Norwich Baseball Club will play the New Lon don Independents. The New London boys have a very good team this yeyar, winning their first two games by wide margins. but they will find a real classy team in Norwich.
 Manager Woleman of New London has hired some of the best in that part of the state and expects big things of his team this year.
 The Norwich boys will have about the same line up as two weeks ago. except second base. having Farrell Of the old Federal League. covering that bag. Norwich has a club to be proud of and it is up to the baseball loving public to stand by it, so they can get the teams in New England here to play. The field next to the Falls dia- mond has been put in good condition, and a fast game is looked for.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
KIEcKHEFER RETAINS
 BILLIARD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Wins Third Block From Pierre Mau- pone-champion Had 15o, chaIIeng- CT 145 For Three Blocks.

Chicago. April 1s.-Augie Kieckhe- fer of Chicago tonight retained his title of worlds champion three cush ion billiard player by winning the third block of fifty points from Pierre Maupome. Cleveland, in TO innings. Maupome's score was 4S for 69 inn Iags. The total scores wer Kieckhe- fer 150: Maupome 145.
 Kieckhefers grand average for the entire match of 150 points was .753, and Maupome's was .732. The high run of the match was 6, made by Maupome. Kieckhefer's high run was 5. and he had the high run of to- night
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20

 to bring down a strong team. The Holy Name society would like to ar range games with some strong teams for April 27 and 2S, including Plain field, Taftville, Norwich, Greeneville, Baltic, Willimantie, Putnam, New London, Danislson and Ballouville. The lineup for both teams for today will be:
 Holy Name society-Jarvis c, Liber- ty p, Adams 1b, Rail- ss. Fountaine 2b, Fabler Sb, Cyr If, Takmon of, La fave If.
 Moosup-Lapack c, Burke p, La porte 1b, Rabideau, ss Lamoureux 2b, Lapearl 3b, Miner If, Rubisick cf Willett If, Frechette sub.
 Umpires-Dr. fLeClaire and William Duggan.
 Address challenges to Mgr Emile Liberty, Jewett City, Box 299.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
A. B. A. Team chalIsnaes.

The A. R. A. have organized base ball team and challenge any team in eastern Connecticut.
 : Address all mail to Manager Weis ner, 129 Baltic street.
 The lineup is as follows: Bradley C., Cahaba c, TiHey p. l.. Charnetski P, Ward 1b, H. Charnetski 2b, Dahl 3b, Nelson ss, Bradlaw lf Thief of, She goda If, Starr sub All games will be played for benefit of Red Cross.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
caddoek Defeats TofaIos.

Sioux City. Iowa, April Sergeant Earl Caddock, wrestling champion, de- feated Demetrous Tofalos in two straight falls last night. The first was won in 20 minutes with a body scis- sors and arm lock, the second in 12 minutes with a toe hold.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
PUBLIC OPINION MUST -
 APPROVE WILLARD-FULToN GO
Final Negotiations Halted By Official Notice From Public Safety Com missions.

St. Paul Minn., April 1s.-Final negotiations to bring Jess Willard and Fred Fulton here to decide the heavy weight championship on July 4, were sharply halted late today by an official intimation from the State Safety Com mission that the bout would not be permitted if public opinion opposed it.
 Colonel !, c. Miller and local pro- motors announced that possible sites for the contest were Inspected but, it Is understood Miller win make no fur ther move until after action has been taken by the Safety Commission next Tuesday. s.lt .s
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
BASEBALL.
YESTERDAYS RESULTS.
National League.

National League. Al New York-NeH York 7 Brooklyn ). At Philadelphia Philadelphia f. Boston 3. t1o in nngs.f
 At St Louis-St. Louis-Chicago. rain. At Cincinrati-C Cincinnati Pittsburgh cold,
 American Leauue. At Clicago-Chieago-St Louis cold. At CleveIand-Cleveland-D Detroit. cc,d. At Washin gton-W Washington l. Philadelphia 0. At Boston (Morning gamel Boston 9 New York l. tAfternoon game) Boston 9. New York ,.
 College Games At Springfield 4, Springfield Y. NJ. C.. x College 3 tMonIing gamel Dartmouth 5. Springfield Y. VI. c. A. ?. (Aftenocn game.) At Lewiston. Me.-Bowdoin ? Bates 8. At Bostoil-Boston Cillege H. Brown University O. At New Brunswick \. J.--ConieH 6, Rutgers 1. At New York-Columbia > Union 1. At Middletown. Conn.-Wesleyan g. Hamilton f, At Wcrcester-Wurcester Polytechnic ,. Stevens Institute 1
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
STATE BOWLING.
Porto Takes Seven of Nine Games
 From Johnson

E New Haven, Conn, April 19.-Porto of. this city defeated Johnson, also of
 New Haven, seven in nine games in
 a state duckpin bowling match today. Score:
 Porto 116, ST, III, ss, 1S3, s6, Ill, 148: 110-total 1911. Johnson 113, 10S, 97. s7; s4. III, 1o1, 94, 97-total 912. Average: Porto 1I2.3; Johnson 1013.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20

first class shape. It is in a compara- lively central location and practically on the rolley line. Here is a fine chance for someone to encourage the athletics. President Wilson recom- mends as recreation for the populace "OVer Here"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20

The Chicago White Sox have discov- cred another Ray Schalk" in 8 young catcher named Lees. He is described as about Schalk's size and much like him in appearance. Now if he has the arm and the brains and all that his future is assured.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
: U. of P. Trims HoIv Cross.

Worcester. Mass, April t9.-Univer- sity of Pennsylvania defeated Holy Cross to 1. on Fitton Field this after noon Score.
 Pennsylvania 1 Ooo312 CT. 12, 1. Holy Cross 0 0 0 0 1 DO 0-1, 4, 4.
 Batteries: Rernhardt and Thayer Gill and Martin
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20

Hi Ladd of Greeneville is after bouts He challenges anyone under 150 pounds in the state, and can be communicated with through the Pas time A. c. of Norwich. He is willing and anxious to fight on any terms: winner take all, percentage or turn the entire receipts over to the Red Cross
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
COTTON.

New, York, April 1s.-spot cotton quiet; middling So.25. Futures opened irregular. May 2s.40 to 2S.30, July 2I75 to 27.9S, October 26.eO to 2sS7
 December 26.70, January 26.62. /
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
SPORTING NOTES

The New London Royal Hooters are coming up strong to the gabe Sunday. How about the Norwich fans? Home town support makes or breaks a. ball team. Norwich it is up to you.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20

(zl One out when winning run scored. txl Ran for Henry in 9th. Score by innings: Boston %. ........2 0 Q 0 h-3 Philadelphia . 70. 0 o 0 0 3 0 IA Two base hits Massey. Powell. Crayath. Three base
 hit Meusel. Home runs. Hughes and Luderus.s
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20

IOtaIs -Zy .SNZU 10. 5I- .I0tlIs 5U ZI IT tx Two out when winning run scored. Score by innings: riE Philadelphia .....0 0 0 0 co Washington ......0-0 0 O 0 0 II Two base hit. Burnes
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20

The All Norwich team is experience ing considerable difficulty is getting a suitable field on which to stage their games. There is diamond at Mohe- gan Park that with the expenditure of little money could be put in a
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
Dutch Reuther, Red Pitcher, Caught ii
 Draft.

Cincinanti, O., April 1s.-Walter .(Dutch) Reuther, pitcher for the Gin cinnati Nationals has been notified that he has been drafted for army service by. his draft board in San Francisco, Cal He was ordered to report in San Francisco on April 29.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
MONEY.

New York, April 19. - Call money easier : high 5; low 4; ruling rate |: closing bid 1-2; offered at 5: last loan 5.
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Morninu Gama.
Senators Trim Athletics.

1 Washington April Washington defeated Philadelphia i to 0 in pitch !, Ing duel between Ayers and Gregg.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
Recruits Drive Wins for PhiIIies.

Philadelphia, April 19.-Meusel, a Philadelphia recruit. hit Hughes first ritch to him for drive into the left day and beat Boston to 3. Score:
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20

With the Chinaman Tai Tin and the Indian Tincup both on his team,
 Manager Pat Moran of the Phillies lays some claim fo having an all- nations squad himself when he counts iii the varieties of Irish and Germans who are helping out
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20

Gregg's only base on balls, Shotton's single and an error by Shannon filled the bases in the ninth and Shanks' hit decideed the game. Score:
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20

txl Batted for Grimes in 5th
 Cxll Batted for Griner in 9th Score by innings; 'f~ Brooklyn .. ,........0 % 0 0 s0 1-5 New York :. ........ Q 0 | O x-7
 Two pase hits Holke. Doyle, Schmandt Three base hit Daubert.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20

Joe Kelly. outfielder of the Boston Braves took his examination for the army before he left his home in St. Joseph and was pronounced physi- cally fit. He is in Class One and due for an early call but will play along with the Braves until it comes.
 Fred (Cy) Williams traded by the
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
ATTORNEYS -AT-LAW
KILLINeLY HIGH AT
 N. F. A. THIS AFTERNOON

Coach SuIIivan's Rockies Will Cross Bats With Fast Upstate Team on Campus In First High School Game of Season.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20

Mig Clarke, veteran catcher. now in the marines. has been shifted from the camp in Paris Island, s. C., to Quan- tico. Va, where he has been made manager of the Mariners ball team. This is the team that John Miller, formerly of the St. Louis Cardinals, was slated to manage, L4t Miller de- clared he had enlisted to fight, not to play ball.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
 GAMES TODAY.
 National League.

Boston at New York
 Brooldyn at Philadelphia
 Chicago Cincinnati.
 Pittsburgh at St Louis.
 American League. New York at Boston.
 Philadelphia at Washington.
 St Louis at Chicago.
 Detroit at Cleveland
 College Games. At Mildletawn-Wcsleyan vs. Stevens Institute At Philsdelpha-U University of Penn. vs. Lehigh At Annapolis. Md.-NaFy ys. Georgetown At Pforidence--Brown vs. R. l. College At West Point-Amy Tufts ae At Ccllegeyille, Pa.-Ursinus vs. Albright. At Batnore-Johns Hopkins vs. Haverford At Carlisle. Pa.-Carlisle Indians vs. Gettysburg. At Washington. D. C.-Catholic University vs Mt St. Ma1ys.
 At New York-Columbia vs Cornell. At Nilliamstown. Mass.-Williams vs Hamilton At Boston-Newport Boston College. At New Hayen-Yale ys. Dartmouth At New Brunswick N. Y.-Lafayette vs. Rut. gers. At New York-N. Y. University vs. Union. Other Games. Kilingy High vs. N. F. A. at Campus
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Former AII-American Half Back Dies.

Watertown, N Y. April 19.-Henry Purcell Jr. aged 3S, formerly a Cor nell football star died at his home here, last night of pneumonia. He was selected as half back on the all- American team in 1901 and 1902. He was unmarried.
 Holy Name Society us. Moosup.
 The Holy Name society of Jewett City will play Moosup today at Ash land park. The MoosuD bunch expects
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20

Chicago Cubs to the Phillies for Dode
 Paskert, has pulled the regular stuff.
 He has written President Baker that
 he has retired from baseball The Ire tirement'' is caused by a contract that did not contain figures to suit Cy.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
Camp DeVens Team Wins Military Marathon

Divisional Team From cantonment Wins Twenty-Five Mile Race From Thirteen Other Teams From Various Branches of the Service lime of Ten Man Team For Distance Was 2:24:53 kieckhefer Retains Worlds Bil Hard Title-N. F. A. Has Stiff Game Today With Kill lngly. ss
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GAMES SCHEDULED SUNDAY.

GAMES SCHEDULED SUNDAY.
 National League. Pittsburgh at St. Louis Chicago at Cincinnati.
 American Games. Detroit at Chicago St. Louis at Cleveland
 Other Games. All-Norwich vs. New London Independents at Fall
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Afternoon Game.
LOJdIS 31 IS Z4 ZU 5
 .rA RnAtnd fan

txx) Batted for Monroe in 9th. | Score by innings: l New York ........o I 6 6 1-5 | Boston .....-.....1 l 2 0 x-s
 Two base hits, Pratt, (2l, WMteman Baker and
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20

The Detroit club has nine new pitchers. and only one of the lot is a left-hander. He is Doty Blades. who was last season with Sherman in the Western association. The fact that he is a southpaw seems to be his best recommendation to the Tigers.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
Giants Make It Three Straight From
 Robins.

New York. April 19.-The New York Giants made it three straight from Brooklyn here today winning the last
 game of the series by a score of to ,. The Giants piled up a four run lead on Grimes in the first inning on four hits and three bases on balls. i Schmandt's all around play featured. Soora.
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STOCKS.

Traq:aetions on the Nv York stock Hsshsnss "a