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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1920
Page
6
In Cincinnati on April 22 the Pirates built a four-run first inning advantage that carried them to a 5-3 victory over the Reds. Cooper pitched well for Pittsburgh despite the Reds outhitting the Pirates. Line score shows Pittsburgh victory with notable early offense.
Chicago toppled St Louis 7 to 4 in the final game of the series. Williams pitched well until the last inning when St Louis rallied, aided by five runs. Key hits included Jackson Weaver Jourdan and Sister, with St Louis outhitting Chicago but miscues cost them.
A 1900s style health ad argues that stubborn skin ailments stem from blood germs and laments reliance on surface treatments. It recommends S.S.S. blood medicine, a vegetarian remedy, as a cure and offers free expert advice from a Georgia address.
In a Junior High league doubleheader Webster topped Madison 20 to 5 as a strong lineup dominated. Emerson edged Jefferson 9 to 8 in a tight junior public school contest with competitive play from both sides and listed positions for each team.
The Illinois State band leads a parade Saturday to mark the Quincy Gems baseball season opening. Ralph Works leads Dakota team and Works manages the Madison team. the Gems field 25 players. The parade forms at Newcomb Hotel and proceeds east to Maine and Eighth then Hampshire and Fourth before returning. Invitations extended to industrial league teams to join.
The Quincy Moose Gems announce a three game series with the St Louis Giants at St Louis on May 23 24 and 25. The Moose season opening was postponed from May 2 to May 9 due to the circus occupying the schedule.
National League results include Pittsburgh defeating Cincinnati 5 to 3 while Boston and Brooklyn games were postponed. American Association games show St Louis 4 Chicago 7 with several rain postponed contests. Columbus 0 Indianapolis 2. Minneapolis 3 Milwaukee 2. Toledo and Louisville 4. Western Association scores list St Joseph 15 Oklahoma City 14 and Des Moines 4 Wichita 7 Omaha 8 Tulsa 10. Bronx City 13 Joplin 11.
Baldwin park hosts an event on May 3 and May 9 opening hoped with the Springfield Watch factory club. A benefit whist and dance planned at Moose hall next Friday is postponed to May 30.
Chicago April 22 Jack Dempsey signed for his first fight since winning the world heavyweight title. Manager Jack Kearns reached terms with Floyd Fitzsimmons promoter for a match at the Michigan resort on July five. Dempsey will learn his opponent within ten days. Fitzsimmons is negotiating with Fred Fulton Billy Miske and Bill Brennan.
An advertisement asserts catarrh is incurable by local treatment and claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine cures by systemic action. It states the product is internal, nourishes mucous surfaces, and combines tonics with blood purifiers. Drugstores sell it for 7 cents. testimonials are offered free by J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio.
Bobby Burch star of McGee company at Bijou leads The Rose of Panama today and two days more with Jay McGee opposite in Casey. Farce comedy with new songs, soft shoe, clever pick-out number. Bret Harte story adapted for The Grey Wolfe's Ghost by Robertson Cole. produced by J. D. Hampton. Cast includes H. B. Warner Rita Stanwood Larlin Lyons Hector Sarno Lloyd Whitlock.
The day’s program includes Orpheum with Wm Russell in Shed with Fire and three vaudeville acts. Bijou with H B Warner in The Grey Wolfe's Ghost and Fan Tan Girls in The Rose of Panama. Belance with Hipe Hampton in A Modern Salome. Star with Norma Talmadge in She Loves and Lies. Gem with Polly Moran and Ben Turpin in Taming Target Center. Savoy with Alice Joyce in Slaves of Pride. Family with Mary Pickford in Rags. Princess with Vivian Martin in The Home Town Girl. Quincy with Ann Little and Jack Hoxie in The Noose. John Lowell and Dagkin Wilson in When Big Dan es.
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