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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1917
Page
5
Red Donovan limits the Yan nigans to two hits in six innings pitched as Regulars topple Rookies 10 to 1. A tough mound showing by Donovan sets the tone for the game while the Regulars offense explodes early to secure a commanding lead.
Stockholders and fan stockholders are invited to a Monday night meeting in the Hotel Quincy’s vice room. Directors will report on association business to date and share forthcoming transactions with the public. No funds will be requested. the venture is in good financial shape and the invitation extends to all baseball fans in the city.
Chicago hitters Mitchell and Knetzer punished Cincinnati pitcher Demaree before he was knocked out in the third. Carter finished the inning as Aldridge held the visitors scoreless the last six. Roof homered in the third to spark the Cubs win.
Reston eight one, New York fourteen one, Chicago two one, Cincinnati four eight three, Fitsherigh one eight two, St Louis two zero one, Brooklyn Philadelphia one incurable entry.
New York beat Boston 8 to 2 to take the series finale as Schupp shut down the Boston bats. New York bunched hits against Allen and Barnes, while Schupp and McCarty and Gibson handled the mound duties. Batter’s records show Boston with a 1 0 0 5 0 1 0 0 2 line and New York with a 2 0 1 0 0 1 2 1 x across the innings.
A damaged radio fragment reports the steamer Coronado, a passenger wooden vessel, on the California coast amid an onboard fire danger. The ship was en route from Gray’s Harbor to Los Angeles, with authorities alerted by local radio.
Eight tire, one a two bagger, helped St. Louis beat Detroit 7 to 2. Wellman, Kool, Severeid, Couveles, Cur, and other players contributed as the Tigers fell to the Browns in a lopsided game.
An old ad touts Dr Bell's Pine Tar Tlowey to stop lingering coughs from January. It claims soothing pine balsams loosen phlegm relieve irritated membranes and glycerine ease tender tissues for easier breathing. The copy emphasizes antiseptic qualities and suitability for all ages.
Beeston at Brownlyn in New York Philadelphia Whitagooat Cinneinnati Hittsburgh at St Louis results show yesterday. Detroit 11 2 Philadelphia 7 23 Washington Cleveland 1 5 Ciftenge 1 2 New York 2 8 Boston 1 0. Cleveland at Chicago Leuts ag Detroit Philadelphia at New York Washington at Boston American Association Toledo Columbus wet grounds Indianapolis 4 10 1 Louisville 2 11 38 St Paul Minneapolis rain Kansas City Milwaukee cold.
Western League standings show Lincoln 6 7 2 with Denver 4 5 1. Lees Marines 8 1 with Wichita 1 0 1. Cuell dated 10 15 85 lists Joplin 7 9 3 Sioux City 3 4 1 St Joseph 1 1 2.
Chicago opened the series against Cleveland with a 1 to 0 win after a ninth inning rally. Pitcher Scott bested Cuveleskie in a tight duel while Seibold and Evans starred defensively on the field. A Risberg triple and Collins sacrifice give Chicago the deciding runs.
New York edged Boston 2 1 as Mogridge pitched a no hit game turning back the champs. Errors were frequent. Aragon doubled for the Yankees and Mairel Peckinpaugh stole bases. Leonard allowed two earned runs over nine frames while Mogridge fanned three.
Ewald O. Stiehm Indiana University athletics director plans an extensive summer term program. It includes a popular coaches course, gymnastic work, and larger scale track and field activities. Baseball, basketball, and tennis tournaments, plus military training, will be emphasized. a daily drill by a contractor is arranged.
Elmer Brandell, Michigan shortstop, told Branch Rickey he will join the St. Louis Nationals if he turns pro. Multiple clubs were pursuing him. Rickey, a former Michigan baseball coach, is guiding the pro pursuit.
The article argues trapshooting rewards personal application over gear. It warns against gun fit experts and emphasizes learning by experience, observation, and consistent practice. It notes beginners are misled by quick fixes and that wealth may hinder progress. It discusses stock design, proper grip, and instructor responsibility. The piece ends noting Caddock has offered $1500 to meet Joe Stecher in Knoxville.
In a game moved to the tenth, J Smith pinch hits for Ames and singles to send Cruise home as St Louis beats Pittsburgh 2 to 1. Hornsby stood out with two-base hits and scored the first run. Grimes and Ames combined for the pitching, with Regier and Orth umpiring.
Washington defeated Philadelphia 8 to 2 amid rough play and a triple by fudge. The locals built a 9x run second inning with passes hits and sacrifices, while Philadelphia struggled at the plate. Notable players include Mayers Johansen MSchane Hales Moyers Shawad and A tasmith in a lopsided early game.
New York on April 25 Tenuny Dundee of Dundee captured an easy win over Tommy Tuchey of Paterson New Jersey in a ten round beer can location bout. Dundee weighed 132 pounds and boxed effectively throughout the match.
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