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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1917
Page
11
Chicago players fail to locate trio of effective pitches as White Sox offense stalls in a tightly contested game. Pitchers from both sides work efficiently, leaving few scoring chances and a decisive late play seals the outcome for the home team.
Shaw endured wild pitching as Washington built a three run edge. Washington hitters capitalized on the visitors errors to plate runs in each inning, with Shaw contributing multiple walks and wild pitches. The win secured their position in the league standings.
The first edition of Who's Who in America lists about 8000 Americans who achieved distinction in business and professional life. Of these, 4810 were college graduates and 1000 attended but did not graduate. Over seven of ten benefited from college. Manager Quincy Office.
A fragmentary note describes Jimmy Sheehan obtaining a job at a Saitee facility. The writer mentions a daily routine involving thirteen MOPs and collecting 45,386 cells each morning, then the warden's breakfast. The text is unclear and seems to mix inmate workload with odd daily tasks.
Boston and Detroit split a Saturday doubleheader with a 7 to 2 win by Boston in game one and a 5 to 0 Detroit victory in game two. Cobb had three hits for Detroit while Mays pitched well in the first game and Ehmke shut out Boston in the second.
Chicago beat Brooklyn 4 to 3 in eleven innings. Merkle opened the 11th with a double and scored on Kilduff’s sacrifice fly after Williams’ sac bunt. Brooklyn tied in the ninth before Prendergast’s mound work, and Douglas finished with a grand showing. Sacrifice hits and flies feature the late scoring, with Kilduff driving in the winner.
Cleveland wins the last game of the New York series 4 to 1. Klepfer pitched effectively in key moments, Caldwell held the Indians to one hit through seven innings before a miscue by Pipp at second allowed a run. Final line Cleveland 4, New York 1.
Philadelphia swept a pair from Pittsburgh on Saturday by scores of 4 to 3 and 3 to 2. Alexander struggled in one inning of the first game, collecting two singles a double and a triple while Miller benefited from timely hits. Boeckel made an error that cost two runs. Pitter Kelly and Ward contributed errors that aided Philadelphia in the second game.
St Louis Missouri August 12 Good win held New York to three hits and St Louis won the last game of the series by 3 to 1. St Louis nearly lost it in the ninth as Kauff, Zimmerman and Gonzales miscues allowed a scoring threat. Final score 3 to 1 with Anderson Demaree Tesreau Doak and Gonzales on the mound for the visitors and Rariden Goodwin Doak for the Cardinals.
CHICAGO Aug 12 Marriott who played with Fort Dodge before the league blew up will report to Manager Mitchell of the Chicago Nationals today. Marriott is said to be able to play in field or outfield positions. The learned man has a fortune that that he can't be buncoed out of.
The National Baseball Commission ruled that disbanded minor leagues may keep territory rights but will not receive player protection in 1918 unless all player salaries are fully paid. A public list names minor league players under option as of August 15 with their clubs and terms, showing several $300 and $3,000 amounts and various sendings.
Philadelphia and St. Louis split a Saturday doubleheader with the A's taking the first game 8 to 2 and the Cards winning the nightcap 4 to 1. Schang collected two triples and a double in four at bats in game one, while Davenport and Johnson hurled a tight pitchers' duel in game two until Severeid’s single and Jacobsen’s homer sparked St Louis.
Boston defeated Cincinnati 5 to 4 as Ring yielded the decisive run in the ninth. Schneider was hit frequently, Tyler faltered in a tough spot, and Boston capitalized on costly Cincinnati errors. Magee led Boston with strong hitting as the Braves overcame a late push.
ST LOUIS Mo Aug 12 Barney Oldfield lowered two world dirt track records in three car races against Ralph DePalma at Maxwellton track near here Saturday In the 15 mile race Oldfield ran 12 04 surpassing the 12 23 mark set by the late Bob Burman in Bakersfield Cal 1915 He then toppled the ten mile record 8 15 4 5 also Burman’s Oldfield completed the distance in 7 58 4 5
The American Association standings list Toledo Indianapolis Columbus Louisville Kansas City Minneapolis Milwaukee St Paul with varying records. The Western League shows Wichita St Joseph Denver Omaha Joplin Lincoln Hutchinson Des Moines with respective win loss tallies.
Palmyra and nearby items include Russell Crane and Millard De Lashmutt in the U S Army aviation corps taking furloughs from St. Louis to Texas training camps. A large selective draft bulletin distribution continues at the Palmyra Spectator office. John B. McCloud dies at 71. county court selects petit jurors for September term across multiple townships.
FOR SALE Two fine fresh milk cows third calfs Call Herkieman Groa County 99 ring 1 R R 5 Quincy. FOR RENT Two nicely furnished rooms for light housekeeping Modern conveniences No one with children need apply 622 Broadway. WANTED Young lady to work on Saturdays Must be capable of selling and altering Ladies ready-to-wear Steady position later in season State qualifications Address P-64 care of Whte.
No closed season for the day says the author, as trapshooting can be pursued 12 months a year with bag size limited only by aim. Beginners are told any season works, winter offering easier frozen blue rocks, and club shoots provide weekly thrills even if fall hunting underwhelmed.
Washington Aug. 12. A Red Cross statement by War Council chair Davison declares the American Red Cross will not neglect German wounded or prisoners and will welcome cooperation from Americans of German origin. It says the Red Cross knows no nationality among the wounded and makes no distinction among American citizens. It emphasizes loyalty by action, not by country of origin.
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