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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1920
Page
6
St Louis defeated Detroit 4 to 1 with Van Gilder holding the visitors to three scattered hits. Detroit scored in the ninth when Veach drove a ball to right after two outs, but St Louis secured the win.
Everett Scott, Boston shortstop, set a new record for consecutive games by playing in his 634th straight contest. The Phillies defeated Boston 9 to 0 with a decisive fourth inning rally, while Lu Der had previously held the 532-game mark. Batteries: Pennock Walters for Boston and Keefe Perry Perkins for Philadelphia.
New York defeated Washington 3 to 0 in a ninth inning finish. With the bases loaded and two out, Gharrity at catcher engaged a play to catch Roden napping as the NY offense closed in on the final runs.
An advertisement urges men to quit smoking with Nicotol tablets claiming to kill cravings, tone nerves, and improve well being. It promises satisfaction guaranteed or money back and directs readers to local druggists Heidbreder Bros Miller & Arthur Brown & Mays for purchase.
National League games were affected by rain with scores: Philadelphia 8 Boston 10 New York 2 Brooklyn 4 Pittsburgh Chicago and St Louis Cincinnati postponed. American League showings included Washington 2 New York 0 Boston 9 Philadelphia 0 Detroit 1 St Louis 4 Chicago Cleveland rained out. Batting highlights feature Meusel scoring and a game ending on O Neill misplay. Pipp advanced bases on a walk.
Brooklyn comes from two first inning runs by New York to score four, chase Nehf, then hold on as Marquard yields three hits. Winters allows three singles after replacing Nehf. In Boston, Boston overwhelms Philadelphia 10 to 3 as Rixey struggles early and Betts loses command. Pick and ONeill deliver timely hits.
La Belle, Mo April 27 defeated Kirksville Osteopaths 6 to 2 in the season opener. Fred Layton manages La Belle this year after a strong squad history. Notable plays include two stolen bases by Cooter and Caldwell, a three base hit by Glover, and a two-base hit by R McReynolds.
The Quincy Gun Club held a regular 50 target shoot on Sunday with Hi A Geise posting 44, closely followed by G C Osborn 42 and H P Behrensmeyer 41. Art Hunsaker 40, O G Pieper 38, T T Smith 38, W C Cook 36, Tip Werner 36, F J Tenk 33, E Zimierman 32, H W Lehbrink 31, R G Gardner 27, Hedrick 23 x 40, Z E Wilson 14 x 25, E M Loeffler 11 x 25.
The Quincy council Boy Scouts of America begin a series of baseball games today at 4 15 PM in South Park. Troop No 1 and Troop No 7 face off with the Gunther trophy to be awarded to the season winner.
The Quincy Gems fell 7 to 1 to Ralph Works led Madison at League Park Sunday. Nessler had three hits for Quincy despite two errors, as Madison broke a 1 1 tie with four runs in the eighth and three more in the ninth.
Frazer's Lily reports a disrupted exhibition as the Moose Gems’ scheduled game at Baldwin park Sunday saw the Moose-ers split into two teams for a seven inning practice. Ehrgott and McClelland of Mendon attended, with McClelland praised as a strong first baseman. About 200 people attended. Moose secretary W O Jones said they had challenged the Quincy Gems, but manager Lenane declined.
The machines are quiet and require little operator effort with positive tension and stitch regulator. No guessing or testing to get the proper stitch on light or heavy goods. They cost 425 to $40 less than the usual price of a machine of like quality.
F A Gougler farm adviser said Monday 89 men joined the Adams county Farm Bureau during the first day of the Every Farmer A Member drive conducted with the Illinois Agricultural association. The canvass began in Northeast and Clayton townships and will cover two townships per day. Gougler and D H Myers of Mendon lead the local committee with field workers W H Moody Cordova A Lanan Kingstown Peter Eckhard Milan Z M Holmes Moss ville M L Hunt Colchester Lee Weston Kewanee and John Acheson Monmouth.
Dr. H. P. Beirne announced Monday that a scarce radium shipment from Denver arrived, nearly a year after order, with another small quantity expected soon. The two shipments total about one tenth of a gram and cost almost $8,000.
Next Saturday will be kids day at League Park with the Quincy Gems featuring special events and promotions for young fans during the game.
Manager Lenane announced Monday that the Moline club will play. The event, coinciding with Sundays Ladies Day, offers free admission for ladies each month and extra free slots for children. Moline Fans association backs the team’s strong reputation and forecasts a lively contest against Quincy.
Theaters list several attractions today including Delores Cassinelli in Tarnished Reputations at Star. Belance presents The Woman God Sent. Gem features Charles Murray in Speak Bsy. Fox News shows at Savoy with Jonn Barrymore Are You a Mason. Family offers The Peddler of Lies. Princesa showcases Ethel Clayton in The Sporting Chance. Orpheum with Alice Brady in The Sinners plus three vaudeville acts. Bijou screens Edith Roberts in Her Five Foot Highness and Tan Tan Girls in The College Widow. Colonial lists Shorty Hamilton.
The listing highlights sixes at the Quincey Theater including Thes Quincey Theatre presents Hoot Gibson in Held Up for the Makings. Gaili Curci stars in The Madonna of the Slums and Snub Pollard features in a comedy.
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