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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1916
Page
7
Philadelphia secured a 3 to 1 victory over Boston, the first win for the home team this season. The Red Sox were knocked off the mound by Pennock in five innings as Philadelphia dominated in all departments.
New guidance issued to umpires by National League President John K Tener states runners will not be ruled out for interference unless a coach physically assists a runner by touching or holding them to return or leave third base. The instruction, announced April 22 in New York, aims to curb coach involvement in base running decisions.
Formal notice from the United States Golf Association suspends Francis Ouimet Paul Tewksbury and J W Sullivan Jr as amateurs. Woodland Golf Club members received personal notification earlier, yet they played in yesterday s amateur events. The Woodland executive committee will review the case.
In a tense exchange, Cohenstein and Rosenblatt question Reberes health as they insist Rebecca and another family member would intervene if needed. The dialogue hints at protective actions amid a broader concern for wellbeing.
Davenport Illinois April 22 Jas J L Hayes secretary of the Blue Sox has secured a card for opening day next Wednesday when the Threeleague race opens. John Bernald newly elected mayor will pitch the first ball in dress suit dispute. Automobile parade band concerts and other features will be held with M H Sexton and Al Tearney among invited guests. The Blue Sox will wear new uniforms home white with blue stripe and Sox monogram road gray with Davenport across the front.
Bloomington, In April 22 Jim Bluejacket is a changed flinger with a new delivery praised by judges of baseball. He has added a standout leg action and pitches fast, curve, and view from the same stance. Falkenberg Seaton and Mike Simon helped refine his windup, making opening day look promising for the Cherokee ace. Watson and Tacke vie for infield duties as Smith battles for first base, with the Bloomer team shaping its roster.
Detroit April 22 Jack Dalton an outfielder who batted over 300 with the Buffalo Federal League club last season and who played for the Brooklyn Nationals in 1914 has been signed by the Detroit club according to an announced Friday Dalton will join Major League duties with Detroit next season
A brief note highlights how researchers propose multiple cures for diseases but many prove ineffective. The piece discusses the gap between theoretical treatments and real outcomes, warning against assuming all new cures succeed and urging cautious interpretation of promising results.
Brown s boss says the squad is getting together and that luck cost them wins while J B Sheridan notes Chicago crowds boost the White Sox. Jones recalls past support in St Louis and Cleveland. rain costs De C Ball $5 000 as opening gates attract visitors from Illinois and Missouri.
Roger Bresnahan of the Toledo American Association club announced he has purchased Paul Strand, a left handed pitcher, from the Boston Nationals. The deal was completed yesterday in Toledo Ohio.
Mayor Harry J. Davis of Cleveland announces plans to win the 1920 Olympic Games for the city. He will write to Baron Pierre de Coubertin and form a Cleveland Olympic committee to manage the campaign, hoping the postwar period allows the contests to proceed.
Results yesterday show Boston 3 7 9 and Brooklyn 10 12 3 in one set while New York 2 24 and Philadelphia 6 8 2 in another. Cincinnati Chicago and Pittsburgh St Louis totals appear in brief. Games today feature Brooklyn at Boston Philadelphia at New York St Louis at Pittsburgh and Cincinnati at Chicago.
At St. Louis 1-13-1 Cleveland 1-1-7. At Washington 3-4-3 New York 5-19-1 called in seventh. At Detroit 3-8-1 Chicago 2-5. At Philadelphia 6-12-0 Boston 1-40. Cleveland at St. Louis. Chicago at Detroit. New York at Washington Boston at Philadelphia.
In American Association play rain postponed games at St Paul and Omaha. Kansas City defeated Columbus 10 to 2 while Minneapolis beat Louisville 9 to 7 and Milwaukee won 7 to 5 over Toledo. Western League results included Topeka 7 over St Joe 5 and Sioux City 6 fell to Lincoln 9, with Wichita-Denver unfinished. College Baseball saw Pennsyl vania 1 Yale 0 in Philadelphia Baltimore 12 Harvard 3 over Johns Hopkins, Charlottesville Virginia 2 Princeton 1, and Illinois Wesleyan 8 Eastern Illinois Normal 4 in Charleston and Charlottesville.
A terse exchange reveals the Sub-Editor seeking a poem while the Poet and Editor-in-Chief discuss the need for an alterist. The brief hints at editorial role changes and a creative choice pending, with emphasis on timing and authority.
Brooklyn defeated Boston 10 to 3 in a poorly played afternoon. A fist fight between Olsson and Maranville broke out in the first inning after a collision at third base, both players banished by umpire Rigler. Mille was removed for objecting to a decision. Score details show Brooklyn 12 hits to Boston 7 with errors.
St Louis opened the American League season with an 11 to 1 victory over Cleveland. Groom kept Cleveland to a single hit as his teammates pummeled opposing pitchers for 13 runs. Gov Major tossed the first ball. Batteries: Mitchell Coveleskie Hagerman and ONeill for Cleveland, Groom Hartley for St Louis.
New York beat Washington 5 to 3 in a rain halted seven inning game. Magee scored from third on a double steal in the first inning as New York posted a 1 0 0 2 0 0 2 5 3. Washington scored three runs in the bottom of the seventh. Batteries Caldwell and Alexander for New York Dumont Gallia and Henry for Washington.
Chicago April 22 Texas Rockford pitcher Geo Hardin of the Three I league was traded to Moline for pitcher Orville Salley according to Rockford manager Howard Wakefield.
Philadelphia champions defeated New York 2 to 0. Demaree allowed three hits in nine innings, with two walks and one error costing the Giants. Merkle Paskert and Burns had two base hits. Reush Cravath stole bases.
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