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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1920

Page

8

Vaughn's wild streak sinks Cubs in opener chaos

Cincinnati beats Chicago 2-1 as Vaughn fuels the rally with aggressive hitting and Cubs fielding miscues. Ring was hit hard while Hollacher and Barber supported, but Chicago faltered behind. Phillies rally to edge Brooklyn 8-7 after late scoring surge. Cards top Pirates 3-2 in St Louis with Schupp's wildness gifting Pittsburgh two runs. Braves win again as Boston shuts out New York 1-0 behind Oeschger and Carris.

Cincinnati Vaughn Chicago Ring Pirates ST. Louis Pittsburgh Schupps Wildness Cooper Clarke Schupp Clemidds

Ruth Out of Luck as Yankees top Phils in seventh inning

New York defeated Philadelphia four to one after Gleich cleared the bases with a seventh inning single. Ruth, presented with a hat before the game, struck out three times including with the bases loaded. Score by innings shows a 4-1 game with New York scoring late.

Ruth Philadelphia Naylor New York Gleich Quinn Shore Ruel Kinney Perkins J. Wallace

Red Sox Rally Beats Senators 7 6 at Boston

Boston drives Johnson from the box after two innings as hoops, Roth shine in a 7 6 Boston win. Washington tallies in each inning before being edged out by a late charge, with Johnson Zachary Snyder Courtney and Charrity among pitchers used.

Red Sox Senators Boston Johnson Hooper Roth Washington Zachary Snyder Courtney Charrity Russel Pennock Walters

Baseball Standings and Scores From Thursday Play

National League results list Philadelphia 8 Brooklyn 7 Boston 1 New York 0 Pittsburgh 2 St Louis 3 Chicago Cincinnati 4. American League Washington 6 Boston 7 New York 4 Philadelphia 1. Detroit Chicago rain St Louis Cleveland Toledo 3 Indianapolis 4 Columbus 3 Louisville 4 Minneapolis 4 Kansas City 2 St Paul Milwaukee rain.

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Ralph Works to Bring Madison Team for Games

Hannibal cancels opening schedule with Gems as Madison South Dakota League players prepare in Quincy. Manager Ralph Works, ex Detroit A Americans hurler and Payson native, will tour with the Madison squad before heading to Rock Island to face the Three-I club. Hannibal cites late uniform arrival as reason for withdrawal.

Hannibal Gems Madison Quincy Tom Lenane Ralph Works Payson Detroit Americans St. Louis Works

Lincoln Defeats Irving 18 to 10 in Junior League

A warm junior baseball league game at South Park saw Lincoln beat Irving 18 to 10. Crider started for Lincoln but walked too many. Carver finished the game pitching. Both teams showed solid play and promise for the season.

South Park Lincoln Irving Crider Carver

Use A. A. U. Standard For Olympic Tryouts

New York April 16 events at the American Athletic Union Olympic tryout meets this summer will follow the regular A A U standard. The report outlines the standard procedures for qualification and participation in the trial events.

New York Amateur Athletic Union

Hart Schaffner Marx clothing promises long term value

Cheap outfits fail in time, so choose Hart Schaffner Marx style and durability. This line sells quality menswear aimed at cost conscious shoppers seeking lasting wardrobe pieces.

Track and Field Trials Move to Antwerp Artisan Meet

The decision announced Thursday shifts standard track and field competitions to Antwerp in place of Olympic metric events. The final trial will be held with the amateur athletic union championship, linking two major meets for the event.

Antwerp Amateur Athletic Union

Romeo's Dad at the Quincy theater

The Stage Women's War Relief photoplay Romeo's Dad screens at the Quincy Theater next Tuesday. A quirky plot centers on a young man and his father both falling for actress Violet de Vere after a press agent maneuvers to boost her fame. Henry Wilton Sr. becomes involved as the tale unfolds.

Romeo Quincy Theater Freddy Knight Violet de Vere Henry Wilton, Jr Freddie Henry Henry Jr Violet Henry Sr

Guardian chases fortune through a father's wary eye

Henry Sr guards his son's wealth and future wife Violet as he suspects a reckless wish to squander the bank roll on a lavish Queen portrait. He guards the plan he laid for his son's marriage, yet his attention to Violet grows beyond protection.

Henry Sr Violet

Pictures Today Showings At Local Theaters

The Gem Theater features Bobby Burns in Ball Bearing but Hard Running. Savoy presents Lilian Gish in The Tiger Girl. Family Theater screens Ethel Clayton in The Mystery Girl. Princess Theater shows Enid Bennett in The Law of Men. Orpheum screens Madelaine Traverse in The Heil Ship with vaudeville. Bijou presents Frank Mayo in Burnt Wings plus four vaudeville acts. Belasco shows The Miracle Man. Star Theater and Quincy Theater feature Jack Hoxie and Ann Little in The.

Perilous Trail and Supreme Comedy Oh You Kid

A double feature presents Perilous Trail and the Supreme comedy Oh You Kid. The program screens at local theaters with demand for classic Western action and lighthearted farce.

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