Evening Republican, Volume 59, Number 105, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 May 1917 — FAN FODDER. [ARTICLE]

FAN FODDER.

Yesterday’s Results. National — New York 5, Chicago 3. Philadelphia 5, Cincinnati 1. American — Boston 8, St. Louis 2. Chicago 2, Washington 1. Boston bunched nine of their ten hits oft of Koob, for five runs and followed up with three more off of Sothoron. Koob got his first hit since 1915. Eddie Cicotte continues to pitch the same sensational ball that has characterized his work since the opening of the season and tamed Washington 2 to 1. The little Knuckle Ball heaver granted but four hits to the men of Griffith. A wild throw by Judge gave the Chicagoans the winning run. The Giants downed the Cubs in the season’s first clash 5 to 3. Vaughn was driven out of the box early, but Hendrix stopped the slugging of thi McGraws after it was too late. Schupp pitched Steady ball for the winners. The Phils with Alexander up, disposed of the Reds easily 5 to 1. Alex held the Mattys to two safeties and was in no danger at any time. Bancroft hit safely four times and strolled once in five trips to the counting pan. Indianapolis pounded three Louisville hurlers freely and copped 10 to 6. The victory increased the lead of the Indians over Louisville, who was in second place. The Phils continue to lead in the rungetting for the week with 17. The other clubs follow in the order named: Cubs 12, Giants 9, Red Sox 8, Cards 7. Dodgers 5, Pirates 5, Athletics 3, Reds 3, Browns 2, White Sox 2, Braves 1, Indians 1, Senators 1. The Yankees and Tigers have not scored.