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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1916

Page

17

SHERER RECOVERS OLD EYE IN PRESSURE GAME

The right fielder’s hit and sharp fielding enabled scoring for both fests as Castlemen and Bloomers battled. Castle starts it with Darringer out at first, Vogel and Golvir advancing, Sherer hits a Texas leaguer scoring Voxel and Galvin. In the eighth, Sherer leads off with a hit, steals second, Bowle drives in runs, and Bowle, Kuhn, and O Berta push across as Higbee closes.

Mark Trigbee Bloomers Castlemen Bloominton Buck Boyle Galvin Castle D. Darringer Vogel Marion Golvir Sherer Texas Voxel Sundhenn Danner Boyle Wanner Kuhn Sondheim Tacke Bowle O'Berta Higbee Watson Quincy H. C. A. E Castle Ease Oey Sundheim Wwe Ji! Bloomington AB. R.H Kyle R. Darringer EH. Darringer Ss A Donica Simon Aarpae Ates Saninge Bloomington Quincy Iy Vogel Bee Miller

What The Others Did Rox Defeat Moline

Rox rallied for two runs in the ninth to defeat Moline 6 5 after Moline led most of the game. Rockford 6 6 0 2 0 5 1 6 1. Moline 5 1 0 1 0 0 4 7 2. Batteries Stiles Brengan Selby Dobbins Crabb O Farrell Keller Kearns.

Rox Moline Raf R.H.E. Rockford Stiles Brengan Selby Dobbins Ritle Peoria Crabb O'Farrell Keller and Kearns

La Grange College Wins Game Four To Three

La Grange College defeated Monticello Friday in the third game of the season with a 4 to 3 score. The article notes improvement for the team despite some umpiring questions and mentions concern with the willow.

LA Grange College LA Grange Monticello Collegians

Navy Eight Defeats Pennsylvania Varsity on Severe River

Navy’s first eight oared shell crew beat the University of Pennsylvania varsity eight by two lengths over a mile and five sixteenths on the Severe river. Navy posted 7 minutes 1 second. Pennsylvania won the second crew and freshman events.

NAVY Pennsylvania Annapolis University of Pennsylvania Pennestrania

Iowa State Downs Nebraska in Dual Track Meet

Iowa State College defeated the University of Nebraska in a dual track and field meet at Ames Iowa by a score of GI s to 5214 The Iowans showed strength in middle distance events and the Foirdies took first and second in the units Two miles high and low hurdles.

Ames. la Iowa State College University of Nebracka Iowans Foirdies

Purdue Bests Indiana for Western Conference Fame

Purdue defeated Indiana 7 to win a western conference game in Lafayette Indiana on April 30. Players Kauffman and Walter led Purdue while Schmidt contributed as Indiana struggled with scoring and rebounds.

Purdue Indiana Lafayette Ind Kauffman Walter

Illinois Normal Wins Dual Meet in Bloomington

Illinois Normal defeated Eureka College in a dual track meet at Normal yesterday by 79 to 42. Normal led in most events, sweeping the hurdles and sprints. Ritter of Normal and Darst of Eureka were standout performers.

Illinois Normal Bloomington Ape Au Tisinois State Normal Eurel College Normal Yasterday Normal Ritter Darst Eureka

Records Equaled At Relay Meet In Philadelphia

Three world records were equaled and one college mark shattered at Franklin Field in Pennsylvanias annual relay carnival. Yale tied the seven minute 53 second two mile relay record, Cornell tied 17 minutes 15 seconds for the four mile relay, Simpson of Missouri equalized the 14 second 120 yard hurdles, and Mucks of Wisconsin improved the discus mark to 145 feet 112 inches. Harvard won the mile relay, Penn the freshmen one mile relay, St Albans the preparatory relay, and Northeast High the high school relay crown. The 100 yard dash featured N Smith, C Smith, Terschner, and Butler with NJ Smith first. Dartmouth won the broad jump, Pogue Illinois second, and Carter Illinois third.

Philadelphia Pranklin Field University of Pennsylvania Yale Chicago Cornell Simpson Missouri Oo University Ames Iinois Mucks Wisconsin Harvard Pennsylvania St. Albans Washington D. C Northeast High School N. Smith Michigan C. Smith Terschner Butler Dubuque NJ. Smith Dartmouth Pogue Ilinois Carter Normes University High Dunne Springfield Lavely Clinton Glasgow Decatur MacElwain Omer Pontiac Noonan Custer Powers Holmes University High Simonds Lewis Rogers Atlanta Arnold van Burening Delavan Reich Gouley Pinney Tilley Lincoln Eileson Gill Courtright Bemscoter Maya City Yontz Barr Atlanta Garlough Freidmeyer Hoffman Ejileson Benscoter Mason City Barr Travis Stillman Blauvelt Carmandy Rotz Harris Herd Batley Carney Roche

Cobb’s eleventh inning double wins for Detroit

Cobb delivered a clutch double in the eleventh after Vitt singled and advanced on a sacrifice, lifting Detroit to a 5 to 4 victory over Cleveland. The game featured strong pitching and late scoring, with Detroit erasing a deficit to seal the win. Batteries: Klepfer Coveleskie Coombe O’Neil Dubue Boland Dauss Stanage.

Cobb Detroit Vitt Wavanagh Cleveland Klepfer Coveleskie Coombe O'Neil Dubue Boland Dauss Stanage

Minnesota Downs Iowa in Annual Iowa City Dual Meet

Minnesota overwhelmed Iowa 99 to 41 in the annual dual meet at Iowa City. Iowa failed to win any track event yet collected points in the weights with all three discus places and two hammer places. Spraska of Minnesota won the inaugural javelin at 150 feet on a heavy track that slowed times across events.

Minnesota Iowa Iowa City Spraska

Grinnell Defeats Coe In Rainy Muddy Game

Grinnell beat Coe 12 to 7 yesterday afternoon in a rain soaked ball game in Cedar Rapids. Both teams hit well but Coe pitchers issued extra passes while six errors by the Grinnell defense aided the visitors. Grinnell hitters included Schuity Teesen Moros Donlap and Cotter in a six inning showing. final scoring details reflect a tough muddy contest.

Grinnell Coe Cedar Rapids Sat

World record broken in 220 low hurdles on curved track

International champion high hurdler yesterday broke the world record for the 220 low hurdles, clocking 24. seconds on a curved track in a sensor exhibition race. The previous mark stood at 23. seconds. In other news, Missouri defeated Iowa State 4 to 1 in Columbia yesterday.

Los Angeles Calif Tredortek Wo Krely SR Mal AA

Washington Wins Easily in 4-0 Victory

Washington defeated Boston 4 to 0 as Walter Johnson pitched masterfully. Only 29 batters faced the pitcher, with three baserunners cut down on the bases. Boston offered little offensive resistance in the April 30 game.

Washington Boston Walter Johnson Johnson

Philadelphia Beats Boston In Series Opener

Philadelphia won the opening game against Boston Nationals with a 3 to 22 score as Alexander pitched effectively, limiting Boston to scattered hits in the Philadelphia win on April 30.

Crabb Hannibal Poona Neiler Boston Philadelphia Boston Nationals Alexander Braves

New York Triumphs Over Athletics in Tenth Inning

New York defeated Philadelphia 4 to 2 in ten innings yesterday in Philadelphia. New York scored twice in the tenth on an error by Witt, a Pipp triple, and a Peckinpaugh single. Final line shows New York 4, Philadelphia 2 with Phisher Cullop and Nanamaker Myers Meyer in battery.

Philadelphia New York Philadelphia A Witt Pipp Peckinpaugh Myers Meyer

Pittsburgh Defeats Cincinnati 2 to 1 in Open Play

Pittsburgh defeated Cincinnati yesterday 2 to 1. Pittsburgh struck early with two runs in the first inning off Toney, while Cincinnati answered with a run in the seventh. Final score shows Pittsburgh 2 Cincinnati 1, with pitchers Maniauux and Gohses mentioned among the players.

Tadiana State Victorious Over Tanes Miltkin in Decatur

In Terre Waute Indiana on April 30 Tadiana State defeated Tanes Miltkin Universite of Decatur Ti by 3B to Beestatehe. Doane Peerca Gan ic and Strack Cut Tb Mica led the scoring for Tadiana State as the team secured the win.

Terre Waute Ind Tadiana Tanes Miltkin Universite of Decatur Tepday Beestatehe Doane Peerca Ganic Strack Tb Mica

Sports Notes On Local Doubleheader And League Woes

The afternoon doubleheader begins at 1:45 with Blue jacket and Cummings starring. Heizer also plays for the local team. Galvin saved an error on a seventh inning fly. Kuhn and Boyle get mentions for key plays. Moran joins Louisville from Pittsburgh. Overall plans a comeback with a high school team. Snowstorm disrupts a Boston game. Comstock joins Milwaukee. rain postponements rise to 32 games this season. Castlemen head to Peoria Bloomington and Rockford for eight days. Kauff bets on Ty Cobb with a 364 mark. 48 players batting noted.

Corn Belt Won by Springfield in Track Meet

Governor's son sets new javelin record as Springfield leads in the Corn Belt meet with other marks tumbling. Springfield's team secures overall victory amid strong performances from named athletes and local rivals.

Pole Vault Mark Raised By Etelson At 11 Feet 3 Inches

Springfield dominates the sixteenth Corn Belt track meet at Wilder field with 41 points. Jerome Dunne of Springfield set a javelin record at 156 feet 10 inches, while Etelson of Springfield cleared 11 feet 3 inches to raise the pole vault record by a full foot. The meet featured top finishes from University High, Decatur, and Delavan with multiple event records and strong team showings.

Bloomington Springfield Wilderfield Wesleyan University Decatur University High Delaven Atlanta Mason City Clinton Pontiac Lincoln Nonnal Holmes Jerome Dunne E. F. Dunne Eielson

Old Power Boat Notebook From Duluth Meet

A nostalgic column recounts Duluth’s August regatta entries and local clubs. It notes club rosters, rival figures from Chicago and Peoria, and the windy chatter around crews, coaching by Ten Euck, and a female barge crew from the South Siders. It humorously observes that the ladies’ volleyball sessions often outpace the men and jokes about gas prices and boat prep.

Club Standings and Yesterday's Results Snapshot

Standings listed for several clubs with records from yesterday. Bloomington, Hannibal, Peoria, Davenport, Rock Island, Rockford, Moline and Quincy show varying win loss totals. Upcoming games include Bloomington vs Quincy, Peoria vs Hannibal, Rock Island vs Davenport, and Rockford vs Moline. New York vs Brooklyn and Pittsburgh vs Cincinnati appear with mixed records, plus a line for HESS and alt Chicago with bold numbers.

Quincy Bloomington Mannibal Peoria Davenport Rock Island Moline Rockford Hannibal Petaeeweeneces Quincy Davenport Hannibal Atansuenes Moline Weseege Rockford Wena Ven

Chicago and St Louis clash in league slate

Yesterday's results show New York 4 at Philadelphia 2 9 1 record, Boston 0 at Chicago 4 1. Detroit 5 133 hosts Cleveland 4 0 1, St Louis 17 2 at Chicago w7 1. Games set with Chicago visiting St Louis and Cleveland playing Detroit.

Boston Hess Alt Chicago St. Louis Philadelphia New York Washington Detroit Cleveland Boston Twee New York Sree St Louis Philadelphia Baer

Baseball Scores From The American Association

In St Paul Toledo game went 2-1 after 1 inning. Minneapolis defeated Columbus 4-1. Kansas City shutout Indianapolis 0-3. Milwaukee beat Louisville 4-3 in a 5-game summary of latest league results.

Ralph Comstock Toledo Milwaukee Club American Association Providence International St. Paul Minneapolis Columbus Kansas City Indianapolis Milwaukee Louisville

Western Hence Joe2 topeka and regional scores

A fragment lists cities and numbers: Topeka Wichita Lincoln Sioux City Des Moines Omaha with various values. It appears as part of a standings or routing table, lacking full context or clear event details.

Topeka Aoe Wichita Lincoln Sioux City Des Moines Omaha

Whalen Pitches Three Hit Game For St Francis

St Francis College defeated Carthage College 2 to 0 at Baldwin Park as Whalen held the visitors to three hits. St Francis will play St John’s this afternoon with Mayor W K Abbott among the crowd. Fifth straight win for St Francis, who earlier beat St John’s. details include line scores and key plays.

St. Francis College Carthage College Baldwin Park Whalen St. Francis St. John’s College W. K Abbott Rowe Ale Yates Luke Schneider Sandon Bunyan, Sf Botkins Simmons Stone Eicken Seibert, Rf Doughty, If Barnard Reidner, Poy Botahuta Wales Carthage Runyon Doughty Mulcady Batkins Reidner Holzey

Giants Lose Seventh Straight in Eleventh New York

The New York Giants dropped their seventh straight game yesterday to Brooklyn in 12 innings, 6 to 4. Brooklyn clinched the win with three straight singles in the twelfth. Fred Merkle of the Giants won a car after hitting a two-base hit in the sixth that struck a sign on the left field fence, the advertiser offering the prize to the first player who hit the sign with a fly ball. Brooklyn 4 15 4. New York 4 15 4. Batteries Smith, Marcquard, Cheney and Meyers. Miller, Stroud, Andersen and Rariden.

Giants New York New Yorks Brooklyn Fred Merkle RITE Smith, Marcquard Cheney

Heavy Hitting Wins for Cards at Nationals Rout

St Louis Cardinals deliver a heavy hitting rout of McConnell at the Nationals, scoring a dominant victory described as the season's worst beating for the opponent. The win underscores the Cards offense and places them in strong position heading into the next phase of the competition.

St. Louis Nationals McConnell

Cardinals Rout Chicago 8 to 4 in Slugfest

St Louis heavy hitters Bescher Long and Williams led an 8 to 4 win over Chicago as Doak allowed six hits and four runs over six-plus innings. McConnell started for Chicago, exiting in the seventh after giving up seven hits and five runs. Umpires were Quigsley and Byron. game time 2:05.

Chicago St. Louis Cardinals McConnell Bescher Smith Betzel Long Miller Beck Hornsby Snyder Bs Chicago Abrotol AE Mechulte Mulligan Ee E Ges Flack Rf cc Williams Zimmerman iSaier Ibo Voc Keeee Ool Doolan Mann Ufo c U Oy McConell Fischer St. Loui Lummary Lou Betsell Lota Willias Betzell Smyrder Hornseby Sair Doak Sallee Oir Prendergast Prendergast Quigsley Byron

Browns Fall 3 1 To White Sox In Opening Series Game

United States sports brief reports Chicago White Sox defeated the Browns 3 to 1 in St. Louis. A seventh inning triple play highlighted the game. Additional college scores from New Haven Ithaca West Point and several campuses listed across the country.

ST. Louis Chicapo

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