Error by Archie Hill Costs Quincy in Loss to Peoria
In a tightly played 2 1 1 inning battle at Peoria, Archie Hills misplayed a high fly in the thirteenth inning allowing Moose Romine to score and give Peoria the 2 1 victory over Quincy. Terry Trotter and Romine pitched well, Stutz made stellar plays, and Quincy pressed to force a win but came up short in a hard fought game.
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Archie
Hill
Quincy
Distillers
Hoo‘doo
Moose Romine
Terry” Trotter
Moose
Romine
Castles
Johnny Castle
Stutz
Wonders
Sherer
Kahl
Fountain
Lister
Crounder
Galvin
Kunkel
Bobby ‘Marshall
Trotters
Rockford Defeats Davenport 4 to 2 in Afternoon Game
Rockford beat Davenport 4 to 2 with timely hits and strong pitching. McManus Jacobs and Barnes Meyer listed as batters, while Crile earned the win for Rockford as Davenport managed limited scoring.
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Davenport
Rockford
Crile
Batteriest McManus
Jacobs
Barnes and Meyer
Bloomington Beats Gridley 4 to 1 in Amateur Tilt
Blooming ton's Three I league club edged Gridley 4 to 1 as Decatur's late withdrawal forced the match. Ehresman and McInroy shared pitching duties for Bloomington with Ryan and Ehrgott handling Gridley.
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Bloomington
Decatur
Gridley
Ehresman
McInroy
Ryan
Ehrgott
Crowd Rushes Him in Scoreless Tie Ends in Darkness
Mason City umpire calls a scoreless pitchers' duel between Garrett and Baichley. darkness stops play in the 12th as the crowd urges continuation. Burlington 6 Mason City 7. Batteries: Bradley Rolley Garrett Weeks. Waterloo sweeps Muscatine 7 to 2 with Flanagan pitching. Cedar Rapids beats Clinton 3 to 1 after Berger wins with a ninth inning single.
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Mason City
Cook
Garrett
Baichley
R.H.E
Burlington
Mason
City
Bradley
Rolley
Garret
Ansons and Keokuk split doubleheader in Marshalltown
In Marshalltown on August 11 the Ansons won the first game 3 to 1 while Keokuk took the second 9 to 6 due to errors. Durham homered in both games as Tuttle and Beard struggled on the mound. Batteries: Penner Brown Richardson Hammerschmidt for Keokuk and Bixby Brown Tuttle Beard Hammerschmidt for Marshalltown.
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Ansons
Keokuk
Durham
Tuttle
Beard
Caeu
Tye
Penner
Brown
Richardson
Hammerschmidt
Bixby and
Tuttle, Beard and Hammerschmidt
Racers Train at Baldwin Course for 50 Mile Classic
Kings of the Gasoline Fiesta arrive with Sunbeam racer Didier Penout and Grey Fox pilot Joe Walters in Quincy. Walters tested the track amid practice crowds as weather delays loom. Cars unloaded and drivers to run one hour each day, with track conditions praised aside from a soft back stretch slated for repair.
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Didier Penout
Quincy
Joe Walters
Walters
Penauti
Marquette-Buick
Frontier Carnival Promises Grand Frontiers Day in Colorado Springs
Frontier Day celebrations draw hundreds in Colorado Springs with eastern tourists en route to the San Francisco Expositions. A record carnival program features pony races broncho contests raping and other ranch and plains pastimes, continuing throughout the week.
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Grand
Junction
Colo
Colorado Springs
Matron Stake Goes To Rusticoat In Grand Rapids Trotting
In Grand Rapids Michigan on August 11 Polly Ann captured the 2:12 class pace as Rusticoat 3-year-old won the trotting division of the Matron stake with Native Spirit placing, Henry Todd third. The Echo led the 2:15 trot to victory as Getaway Day brings three more class events including 2:13 trot 2:09 pace and 2:04 trot.
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Mich
Polly Ann
Half Boy
Comstock
Judge Ormonde
Rusticoat
Henry Todd
Echo
the Echo
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Italian Aubrey Wins Feature at Great Western Races
Burlington Iowa August 11 Italian Aubrey owned by H B Henderson of Columbus Kansas and driven by Thomas won the feature event today’s Great Western races by taking the 2 ld trot from a field of seven trotters Wanda also won three straight heats in the three year old pace with lead from the start. Densmore won the 2:20 pace with best time 2 20 834. Wanda led early to take the three year old pace purse 600 with Alix Merriman second and Directum J third.
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H. B. Henderson
Columbus
Kas
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Densmore
Wanda
Ttalian Aubrey
H (Thomas
Belford Belle
Ames
Peter Pearl
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Evelyn D
Hall
Ludge Densmore
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Good News
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Hal
Jones
Canute
Goddard
Oe Wanda
We Dunn
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Harrison
Directum J
McLaughlin Pell Behr reach Achelis cup semis in straight sets
Seabright New Jersey August 11 The Californian M E McLaughlin J R Pell and Karl H Behr won spots in the Achelis challenge cup singles semi finals at the Seabright Lawn Tennis and Cricket Club. McLaughlin faced Harold A Throckmorton, Princeton and metropolitan junior champion, in the lineup.
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N. J
Maurice E.’ McLaughlin
Californian
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Karl H. Behr
Seabright, Lawn | Tennis
Harold A Throckmorton
Princeton
Lost items ad request to The Whig newspaper
A terse note requests placement of a lost items advertisement in The Whig. It mentions a watch and a parasol among possible belongings and invites readers to contact via telephone. The item is unspecified and the ad seeks assistance in locating the lost property.
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Whig
Speed Boys idle. Friday to Sunday attractions discussed
President Oscar W Shannon announced that the Speed Boys will be idle today after Peoria return. A schedule for Friday to Sunday is hinted with potential opponents including the Colored Giants of St. Louis Galesburg Independents Springfield Independents and Otis Elevator in a scrub game. Manager Johnny Castle shone with three hits and a stolen base. Clarence Parker a Browns recruit was released by Rickey after a two to three loss to the Red Sox.
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Springfield Independents
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Clarence Parker
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Ragen
Robinson
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Gonzales
For Sale Ball Players Seek Teams in Three-I League
Ads describe a right handed pitcher of six feet and 180 pounds with fast ball and curve, plus a sensational fielder and strong baserunner. They list a second baseman batting .316 with 32 stolen bases in 90 games and a shortstop with solid fielding. Address Over Worked Shannon, Jaincy, I for inquiries.
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Oscar
Talen
Shannon, Jaincy; I
Three-I League Sells Several Baseball Talents This Year
The Three-I league has prospered in player sales this year. Davenport has sold James Barnes to the World Champion Braves, Bill Meyer to the Athletics, Decature sends O'Brien and pitcher Ollie Kirmayer to the St. Louis Browns, and McCabe returns to the Lowrid City's American League entry. Tommy Sheehan of Peoria has stood out with Connie Mack's hires. Charley Jackson, highly touted, has drawn multiple big league bids yet to materialize, while scouts show limited impact. The draft looming after September 12 may disrupt clubs as more sales may follow. About a dozen players remain under Mr Tearney's purview with potential fast-track trials.
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Esse
James Barnes
Shampion
Braves
Bill Meyer
Athletics
Decature
O'Brien
Ollie Kirmayer
St. Louis Browns
McCabe
A. L
Tommy Sheehan
Peoria
Connie Mack
Charley Jackson
Tearney
Bloomers Manager Recommends Sherer to Cubs
It is reported that Bloomers manager Johnny Lindsay has recommended Roy Sherer for a move to the Cubs. The report notes Lindsay’s assessment of Sherer’s suitability and potential impact if acquired by the Cubs organization.
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Johnny Lindsay
The
Bloomers
Roy Sherer
Cubs
Sheehan Defeated as White Sox Beat Sox Patrol
Tommy Sheehan suffered his first loss in the American League after three wins in a tailend club as the White Sox defeated him yesterday. The defeat came despite his effort and included two misplays credited to him.
Chicagoans keep errorless play for third straight game
Chicago defeated Philadelphia 3 to 2 as Sheehan and Schang miscues aided the cause. Gallia hurled four hits for Detroit and Washington beat Detroit 1 to 0 with Gallia limiting the opposition to two runs aided by errors by Young and Crawford.
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Sheehan
Schang
Chicago
Benz
Washington
Gallia
Detroit
Young
Crawford
McBride
Jennings
Brown Defeats Indians in Opening Home Game 2 to 1
New York beat Cleveland 2 to 1 as Carroll Brown pitched a strong game in the season opener at home. Morton was hit in the third inning, and the Yankees scored twice on a Poone double, Nanamaker triple, and High’s single. Final: New York 2 Cleveland 1. Batteries: Morton Harstad Egan Brown Nunamaker.
Red Sox Win Pair Beats St Louis In Washington Surge
Boston after sweeping St. Louis and beating Detroit in Instate Washington widened its lead in the pennant race. The first game ended 11 to 8 as Boston surged ahead with strong hitting and decisive late scoring.
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Red Sox
Boston
St. Louis
Detroit
Washington
Reulbach in Form Beats Chicago for Newark
Ed Reulbach allowed only two hits as Newark defeated Chicago 5 to 2. Rasmussen’s wild eighth inning helped Newark score two runs. five hits and two walks in the second produced five Newark runs. Batteries: Black Prendergast Rasmussen Fischer Reulbach Ramden.
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Ed Reulbach
Chicago
Whales
Rasmussen
Black
Prendergast
Fischer
Reulbach
Ramden
St Louis Shuts Buffalo for Second Straight Victory
St Louis blanked Buffalo 8 to 0 as Davenport allowed one hit and one walk in seven innings. Buffalo could not score after the early frames, while St Louis took advantage with offense in the later innings.
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St. Louis
Davenport
Fee
Chapman
Bedient
Lafitte
Blair
Yesterday's National League results summary
In yesterday's National League action St Louis defeated Boston 23 to 6 in game one. In game two St Louis led 2 to 2 when play was halted at nine innings due to darkness. Chicago beat Brooklyn 5 to 4. Pittsburgh and New York games were postponed by rain.
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Boston
Pittsburgh
New York
Chicago
Brooklyn
Baseball scores from early league games reported
American League results show Boston 11 St Louis 2 and Philadelphia 2 Chicago 3. New York 22 Cleveland 1 and Washington 3 Detroit 0.
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St. Louis
Philadelphia
Chicago
New York
Washington
Detroit
Federal League Scores and Results
Baltimore A Pittsburgh 3 four innings noted. Brooklyn 7 over Kansas City 6. Newark 8, Chicago 0. Buffalo 0, St. Louis 8.
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Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Kansas City
Newark
Chicago
Buffalo
St. Louis
American Association Scores And Weather Affected Games
Daily baseball results show Columbus 10 Louisville 14, Minneapolis 6, St Paul 4 with second games halted by rain and darkness. Des Moines 3 Denver 2, Omaha 4 Topeka 2, St Joseph 7 Sioux City 6, Lincoln 5 Sioux City 7, Wichita 83.
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Wichita
Christy Mathewson Receives Birthday Congratulation
Pittsburgh remembers Christy Mathewson on his 35th birthday. Born August 12, 1880, in Factoryville, he pitched for Keystone Academy and Bucknell, began pro ball with Norfolk and Taunton in 1900, then joined the Giants in 1901.
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Christy. Mathewson
Giants
Christy
Factoryville
Keystone Academy
Bucknell University
Norfolk
Taurnton
Mass
St Louis Beats Boston In Split Doubleheader In 2 Games
St Louis used five pitchers including an outfielder as Leonard outpitched James in the second game. First game ended St Louis 2 3 8 Rostom. Boston 6 50 11. Second game St Louis 14 5 Boston 23. Batteries included Hamilton Walsh James Kobb Cook Leary Wood Grege Cady James Agnew Carrigan.
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Leonard
James
R.H.E
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Walsh
Kobb
Cook
Leary
Wood
Grege
Cady
Boston Y.e
Agnew
Carrigan
Cubs Finally Take Contest in Rain Affected Series
Chicago defeated Brooklyn 5 to 2 as rain halted New York and Pittsburgh clubs. Chicago scored all runs in the first inning off Dells, aided by a Dell wild throw on Mclarry’s sacrifice. Lavender received strong support in the late innings as Brooklyn outhit the Cubs but could not overtake the lead.
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Good
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Boston Wins First Game In St Louis Doubleheader
St Louis, August 11. Boston won the first game of a doubleheader 6 to 2 and tied the second after darkness halted play with the score 2 to 2 at the end of nine innings.
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Texas Wonder Cure for Kidney and Bladder Troubles
Patent remedy claims to dissolve gravel, cure a range of kidney and bladder issues for men and women, including children. Sold by mail order from Dr. F L W Hal, 998 Md, in St. Louis, with testimonials and requests to send money on receipt.
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St. Loula
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