Distillers beat Quincy 7 to 1 to close series
Quincy pitcher Castleman was benched in the fourth as Distillers explode for three runs. Needles stars for the visitors with a double and a sixth inning homer while Sullivan and Rafferty spark three more in the fourth. Castles score once on a bases loaded sac fly as game ends in Distillers' favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Taylor
Castleman
Distillers
Quincy
Young
George Needles
Gwaime
Peoria
Bloomers
Craig
Taylor
W. Jackson
Needles
Rafferty
Sullivan
Boyle
Vogel
Sullivanna
Grovhting
Kuhn
Danner
C. Jackson
Golvin
Castles
Rapp
Sherer
Sondheim
Galvin
Castle
Neadles
Greehling
R. E
Freee
Dunner
Peeheesssee
C. Jackson Craig
Groehling
Joe Boyle
H. Jackson
Strouthers
Fulton Gets Technical Knockout Over Reich
Fred Fulton of Rochester Minnesota, heavyweight, defeated Al Reich of New York City by a technical knockout when the referee stopped the bout after one minute of the ninth round.
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Fulton
Chicago Tennis Men Defeat Denison University
In Granville Ohio on April 29 University of Chicago player Priday won two singles and one set in doubles against Denison. Lindauer of Chicago also contributed a brisk match as the Chicago team edged Denison.
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Granville
University of Chicago
Priday
DenIson University
Lindauer
Chicago
Ripples Along the Mississippi
The Orion sailed up from Alton at 5 PM Friday and the Keokuk made a twice-weekly run from Burlington and the Dam City with about 60 passengers. The B B ferry remains busy under high water and farmers can reach the landing though the Missouri shore road is rough. The next steamboat trip is Monday morning and the Teowal Order of Moose excursion departs Sunday May 7 to Keokuk and back.
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B. B
Missouri Shore
Keokuk
Burlington
Dam City
Teowal Order of Moose
The Aches of House Cleaning
An advertisement extols Sloan's Liniment to relieve bruises soreness and fatigue after cleaning. It urges testing the product on sore spots with light rubbing for quick relief and a comfortable sleep, claiming a grateful user called it worth its weight in gold.
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Sloan
What The Others Did Carroll Blanks Rocks
Davenport April 29 Rockford held to three hits as Carroll allowed nine hits and two errors led to eight Davenport runs. Yardin Breneyen vs Mulls and teammates highlighted a pitching and fielding error plagued game.
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Davenport
Carroll
Rockford
Hardin
Rite
Yardin
Breneyen
Mulls
Moline Loses in Eleventh Inning To Rock Island
Moline and Rock Island played a tense game with Rock Island rallying in the eleventh to win 2 to 1 yesterday. Rock Island used its hits more effectively while Moline stranded runners and fell short in the final frame. Batter ies: Miller and Vance for Moline. Anderson and Dobbins for Rock Island.
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Moline
Rock Island
R.T
Rock Taland
Miller and
Vance
Anderson and
Dobbins
Chicago U defeats University of Iowa in 3 1 game
Spike Shull kept Iowa hitters at bay as Chicago triumphed 3 to 1 at Iowa City. Chicago rallied in the third with a walk, two singles and a double to take the lead. Shull allowed only two outs to the Hawkeyes as Deardorff and Foster paired with Shuit and Tart.
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Chicago U
University OF Iowa
Iowa City
Spike” Shull
Iowans
Chicago
Hawkeyes
Shull
Ris E. Town
Deardorff and Foster
Shuit and Tart
Stecher Tops Schoenlein in Catchascatch Wrestling
Joe Stecher of Nebraska defeated Gus Schoenlein of Baltimore in two straight falls in a catchascatch wrestling bout held last week in Baltimore.
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Joe Stecher
Gus Schoenlein
Baltimore
Nebraska
Americus
Measles Affects Pauline Goodwin and Local Appointments Noted
Pauline Goodwin is seriously ill with measles on her lungs. Ada St. John returns to her parents’ home after teaching in Newark and is elected to fill a Newark school post. The district runs a seven month term and James Bailey leads a spring subscription class enrolling 20 children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Goodwin
Ada St. John
Newark
Children Placed With Aunt After Dependency Ruling
Children from Myrtle Watson aged 6 and an unspecified younger sibling were sent to Cheyenne Wyoming to live with their aunt after being declared dependent by Probation Officer Nolan. The mother requested custody by the aunt and authorities approved following contact with the western relative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wycoming
Bloomington Threes Hold Hoping Edge In Busy Baseball Card
The Bloomington team fields strong hitters led by Castle and Galvin with high averages as Danner eyes 527 while Taylor and Royle contribute. Bloomers face Gems next as Ray Chapman exits with a knee injury and Bluejacket faces scrutiny amid a crowd of noted players from Darringer’s clan.
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Castle
Galvin
Royle
Kuhn
Higbee
Vogel
Sherer
Sondheim
Cummings
Taylor
Webster School Hosts Interesting Meeting with Student Exhibits
The Webster school PTA held a Friday afternoon gathering featuring seventh grade songs, a fourth grade gymnastic drill, and a piano solo by Paul Weiler. D. C. Jackson spoke on manual training and domestic science, detailing their value and home opportunities, followed by a tour of the manual training and sewing rooms and a display of over 300 pieces. Visitors included Mrs Swineford of Victor Talking Machine Co and Sunday school teachers from Galesburg visiting for the state institute, who praised the school’s efforts for colored children north of East St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent Teachers’ Association
Webster School
Paul Weiler
D. C. Jackson
Jie
Swineford
Victor ‘Talking Machine Company
Lincoln School
Galesburg
Quincy
Baptist Church
East St. Louis
Seniors Stage The Tempest At Orpheum For Class Play
The senior class will present Shakespeare's The Tempest early in June at the Orpheum due to limited auditorium size. Clarence Lineberger of the English department directs the cast. A junior play titled What Happened to Jones will be performed this afternoon and evening with advance ticket sales strong.
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Orpheum
Clarence Lineberger
Jones
Yvivyen
Soldiers and Sailors Home Daily Notices and Arrivals
Mr Atterberry aged 85 and Rev Oscar Atterberry visit the home and dine with Cottage 10 hosts. Walter Hallford from Denver meets old friend. New admissions include William Tally Abingdon Cottage 4 Alfred Payton. Terrin Ti Co C Star Timeds Infantry. Charles Moore absent without leave. Pension secured for Corporal George Batisan. Various furloughs to Abingdon Decatur and home visits. Hotel Franklin Palmyra proprietor and cafe operator Quinney visit for marriage certificates.
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Mr. Atterberry
Oscar Atterberry
Austin
Tex
Walter Hallford
Denver
Colo
Wallford
Page
Cottage 6
Jacksonville
William T. Tally
Abingdon
Alfred Payton
The
Co C. Star Timeds Infantry
Terrin
Sion
George Batisan
Lucas
Cottage 22
McMillen
Cottage 20
Decatur
Emma Crissey
George B. Booth
General Kitchen
Henry G. Armes
Co. I
T7th Winois Infantry
Danville
James Nelly
Quincy Victorious in First 1916 Baseball Game
Quincy High School opened the 1916 season by defeating Camp Point 14 to 9. Sinnock and Heidbreder starred for Quincy, with Lummis collecting three hits in four trips. McVey and Stabler produced notable moments for Camp Point, while DeHaven saved several line drives.
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Quincy High School
Camp Point
Sinnock
Heidbreder
Lummis
McVey
Stabler
Sparkes
Maplewood
DeHaven
Quincy
Dickson
Sinneck
Enright
Vogel
Weisenborne
Balzer
Burch
Bates
Meathering
May Form Twilight League Of Amateurs Here
The Standard Oil company plans to organize a city baseball team likely to join a Twilight league of five inning games. Ralph T. Reed elected manager with Roy Bernbrock as captain and Jimmy Bernbrock as principal pitcher for the Oil Men. Local teams are invited to challenge the Oil Men for games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil Company
Ralph T. Reed
Standard Oil
Roy Bernbrock
Jimmy” Bernbrock
St. Francis Parrish Teacine
Whitehall Wins Sixth Annual Milnois Valley Meet
Whitehall scored 37 points to take first place in the sixth annual Milnois Valley High School Athletic meet held in Griggsville on Friday. Jacksonville earned 32 for second with Beardstown third, Roadhouse fourth, and Pittsfield fifth. Winchester and Griggsville tied at one point. Barry and Bluffs scored none. Pittsfield also won the declamation contest with Barry second and Griggsville third.
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Whitehall
Jacksonville
Milnois Valley High School Athletic Association
Griggsville
Beardstown
Roadhouse
Pittsfield
Winchester
Barry Nor
Bluffs
Barry
Spidle Granted Continuance In Larceny Case
James Spidle arrested days earlier for taking a suit from another’s store was granted a continuance until May 3. He is to be arraigned before Magistrate Reard on Friday morning on a charge of larceny.
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Spidie
James Spidle
Chicago Bruins Catch Leader in 7-0 Win
Chicago routs St Louis 7 to 0 as Claude Hendrix limits the Cardinals to two hits and the Cubs stay within a game of first in the National League race. Every Chicago batter collects a hit led by Williams and Zimmerman. Hendrix fans seven in nine innings.
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Chicago
Claude Hedrix
St. Louis
Cubs
Cardinals
Hendrix
Fawn
Salle
Griner
Williams
Zimmerman
AB. R.H.O
Hornsby
Snyder
E.a
Sallee
Grider
Uth
ABROO
AFI
Mann
Shulte
Woo
Eee
CEG
Willams
Zimmerman, Uh
Doolan
Archer. Co
Ceee
Eee &É
S&s
Yerkes
St. Lowis
Flack
Willame
Plas
Lafer
St Louis
Marblehead Gray Sox Open Season Against St Boniface
The Marblehead Gray Sox start their season against St Boniface of the Parish league on Sunday. Starris and Peters will play for Marblehead, with Krogemann and Stolze as battery for St Boni. R F Hendricks manages Marblehead and seeks nearby opponents.
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Marblehead Gray Sox
St. Boniface
Starris
Peters
Marblehead
Krogemann
Stolze Wil
R. F. Hendricks
Quincy
Graf Sox
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Castlemen
Claude Hendrix
Denison
Mississippi
Orion
Alton
Gordie Eastman
Quincy Bay
Friday Mearning
McWilliams Construction Company
Palke
Calhoun
Carroll Blanks
Richmond
Hannibal
Bloomington
Simon
Burnham
Werns
Little Pal
Leo
Ther
Never Mind
Yingling
Johnny Castle
Bluejacket
Ray Chapman
Cleveland Americans
Ziggy” Sherer
Cy Young
Lingle
Howard Dar. Tinger
Jim Bluejacket
Dusky Horler
Redskins
Italy
Jim
Howard Darringer
Rollo
Clarence Rowland
Cliff
Mike Simon
Pittsburgh
Darringer
Charles
Rube” Schlancker
Rube
Iis
Grafton
D.C. Jackson
Broadway
Barrys
Gwe
Orpheumeater
Charles Moore
Jacksoenville
George Stowe
Cottage
Sherman
John Franklin
Hotel Franklin
Palmyra
Joseph Azram
Quinney
Quincy Victor
Maplewood High
Chicago Bruins
Windy
Goyer
Adv
Dr. Guy Nations the Careful Dentist
Hampshire Street
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