WASHINGTON, DC. July 24, 1917 - On the second day of July Brigadier General Pershing, who had traveled from New York to France in May, requested 1,000,000 troops to travel overseas to fight in the War in Europe. Thirteen days ago, Brigadier General Pershing revised his request, asking for 3,000,000 men.
Commissioner Eagan has announced that fans should "be prepared for a shortened season, and possibly no season at all."
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