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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1918

Page

5

Willard Fulton Fight Set For St Paul On July Fourth

Minnesota boxing commission after a long conference with Promoter J C Miller approved the Willard Fulton bout in St Paul for July 4. Willard and Fulton to receive shares in Liberty Bonds at par. Miller to donate 12 12 percent of gross receipts to Red Cross and 25 percent of fight pictures proceeds to War Recreation fund. Ten percent of gross receipts to Minnesota tuberculosis fund. Estimated gross receipts 150000 with potential 100000 to war causes if earnings match estimates. State safety commission to meet to permit contest. Miller expected to attend.

War Recreation Fund Miller Minnesota Red Cross State Safety Commission Boxing Commission

Tigers Defeat White Sox In Easy Chicago Victory

Detroit bunched its hits behind Chicago fielding errors to win 7 to 3 at Chicago. Pitcher James struggled at times but received solid support in crucial moments. Eddie Collins tied the major league record by playing in 472 consecutive games, surpassing Sam Crawford’s mark for Detroit.

Chicago Detroit James Eddie Collins Sam Crawford

Burns homer seals 4-2 win as Giants stay unbeaten

In New York, the Giants beat Boston 4 to 2 to remain the only undefeated team in the majors. Burns hit a pivotal homer in the eighth with Kauff aboard to break the tie. Also in Philadelphia, Oeschger pitched a 3-0 win over Brooklyn, driving in the decisive runs.

New York New York Giants Boston Burns Kauff

Pirates Win Game One Over Cardinals 5-1

Hamilton outpitched Packard as Pittsburgh opened the series with a 5-1 victory in St Louis. The Pirates built a nine inning line score of 090 010 301 and outscored the Cardinals 5 to 1. Batteries: Hamilton Schmidt for Pittsburgh and Packard Sherdel Horstman Gonzales for St Louis.

Pirates ST. Louis Hamilton Packard Pittsburgh R.t1.e Schmidt

Itching and Skin Diseases Said to Purify Blood

Advert for S. S. S. blood purifier claims skin troubles arise from polluted blood. It promotes the purely vegetable remedy as cleansing the blood to cure boils eruptions and other irritations. Encourages readers to write Swift Specific Co. for free medical advice.

S.S. S Swift Specific Co Swift Laboratory Atlanta Ady

Johnson Drops Third Straight Game of Season

Washington star pitcher Walter Johnson loses a third straight game as Philadelphia capitalizes on sixth inning errors to win 5 to 1. Johnson struck out seven. Also: Mogridge shuts down Boston to end six game win streak, New York defeats Boston 11 to 4. Cleveland takes two of three from St Louis, Chapman's base running and Roth's bat lead 8 to 1 victory.

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Cincinnati Beats Cubs 3 2 in Tight Baseball Game

Cincinnati edged Chicago 3 to 2 to even the series as Walker and Vaughn delivered timely hits and Schneider showed strength in key moments despite wild pitching. The report notes a tense late-inning finish and highlights local sports enthusiasm.

Walker Vaughn Schneider Cincinnati Chicago

Willard Confident In Ten Round Title Bout

New York April 23 Willard favors a ten round world heavyweight title fight with Fred Fulton to be decided by a referee if both boxers remain on their feet. He would prefer twenty rounds but says he can retain the title under any conditions.

New York Willard-Fulton Minnesota Willards Jeffries Sullivan Fitzsimmons Willard Fred Fulton Jim Corbett John L. Sullivan New Orleans Jack Johnson Jeffries Sharkey Pugilism Fulton

President Wilson Opposes Chamberlain Bill in Letter

President Wilson declares in a letter to Senator Overman that the Chamberlain bill is unconstitutional and would lower the United States to the level of its enemies. He urges opposition to the measure while praising Overman for his stance on related espionage and sabotage legislation. Contentment is preferred to riches, he adds.

Washington Wilson Overman North Carolina America

Gay Lord Quex at Empire with John Drew and Illington

John Drew and Margaret Illington star in Pinero's The Gay Lord Quex at the Empire on Wednesday. The comedy’s sharp wit and strong roles showcase the two leads in a premier modern drama production. Also showing Kaiser, the Beast of Berlin, for three days from April 26.

Pinero Lord Quex John D. Williams John Drew Margaret Illington the Empire Quex Berlin Empire

Lion and the Mouse at the Orpheum Impresses Crowds

The Orpheum players present The Lion and the Mouse for the first half of the week. Ross as John Burkett Ryder delivers a pleasing rendition of a difficult role, and Miss Loftin as Shirley Bassmore impresses many friends with strong performances.

Orpheum Mr. Ross John Burkett Ryder Miss Loftin Shirley Bassmore Tomas

Untitled sentence fragment about Ross and Miss

Fragmentary note describes Mr Ross and a Miss meeting an occasion with company lending support.

Mr. Ross Miss

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