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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1916

Page

5

Russell Boy and The Lark Fail in Columbus Open

Two first choices Russell Boy and The Lark were distanced in second heats of their races at the opening of the Columbus circuit. Derby Custer won his event in four heats. Russell Boy faced a fatal crash in heat two yet Derby Custer rode well under pressure amid the fast pace of the event.

Derby Custer Columbus Russ Boy the Lark Columbus Soul Custer Russel Buy Leinen Sie Borris J. C. Smaof Mnati

Illinois Champ 10 Meet G. M. Church

Heath Byford of Chicago won the right to meet George M. Church of Tenanly N J for the men's singles title in the 29th annual western lawn tennis championship by beating Jerry Weber of Chicago 6-4 10-8 10-1 6-3. Miss Katherine Voorhees and Miss Miriam Steever of Chicago won the women's doubles title 6-2 6-5 over Miss Carrie B Keely and Miss Dorothy Higbie of Chicago.

Lake Forest Heath Byford Chicago George M. Church Tenanly N. J Jerry Weber Johnston Griffin New York Katherine Voorhees Miriam Steever Carrie B. Keely Dorothy Higbie

Peoria Triumphs Over Rockford In Baseball Match

Peoria defeated Rockford 6 to 1 in a Monday game. Crabb and Sullivan pitched for Peoria with 9 hits and 1 error. Reiger and Kern faced the rockers.

Rockford Itt Peoria R.hle Crabb and Sullivan Reiger and Kern

Athletics Trimmed Again in New York Defeat

New York beat Philadelphia 3 to nothing as the Yankees exploded for four first inning runs off Nabors before he settled in. Cullop was knocked down by a Haley line drive and retired in the sixth after a knee injury. Final score 3-0. pitchers and batters noted with errors by Lajoie and a double steal earlier.

New York Philadelphia Yankees Nabors Lajoie Culiop Haley Ars Hadley Cullop Fisher and Naearnaker

Arena Contract Let For Lightweight Title Bout

COLORADO SPRINGS Colo Aug 15 The arena contract for the 20 round lightweight championship between Charlie White and Freddie Welsh to be held Labor Day was awarded Monday The structure will seat about 6000 and both principals plan to set up headquarters here to complete training

Colorado Springs Colo Chnarlie White Freddie Welsh Labor Day Pbroth

Young Bunge $2,000. SHERAIAN: Young cuti Western acs teat.

Fragmentary OCR item notes a $2,000 amount involving Young Bunge and SHERAIAN with uncertain references to Western acs teat and New Work Neteishooh Mandi. Context and details are unclear due to garbled text.

Sheraian Young Acs

Should Sloan's Liniment Go Along on Vacation

A nostalgic ad copy extols Sloan's Liniment for rapid relief from cramps backaches and stiffness during travel and outdoor trips. A vacationist testimonial urges travelers to pack a bottle to prevent regrets and discomfort on camp ventures.

Sloan Ge Ag Geo Sloans Reb

How Fitzgerald Swims Instruction for the breast stroke technique

Charles E. Fitzgerald explains why animals swim without drowning and offers a beginner guide to the breast stroke. He describes handling the arms and body on land to prepare for water motion, then outlines a three count sequence for the stroke and emphasizes steady practice and leg work.

Charles E. Fitzgerald America

Pitching miscue sinks Chicago in Cubs Reds clash

Wortman's error cost Chicago as Cincinnati won 6 to 3 in Cincinnati. Moliwitz doubled in the seventh to drive in two runs, while McConnell endured a rough inning. Groh and Griffith starred for the Reds with timely hits and productive at bats in a tight ballgame.

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Cleveland Beats Detroit Tigers 3 to 2 in Extras

Cleveland won 3 to 2 over Detroit as Chapman stole second and scored on Cobb error after Vitt mishandled a throw. Both teams were held to two and one hits respectively, with Chapman scoring the decisive run in the ninth.

Cleveland Ldetroit Chapman Speaker McKee Cobb Vitt R.H PO Big Graney Serene OG Smith Wambheseanss Turner Howard Sea O'Neil Pee Detroit Iayers Benner Teen Cobb Ford Meker Toms Seveland Bagby Hagby Dubuc Sageby Diurbuc Chill Donnolly

Sunday Games Show Speeders Drop Twice to Davenport

The Speeders lost two Sunday games to Davenport 3 1 and 4 3. First game details show Quincy OOG 001 OF0 1 10 and Davenport GOO 102 00x 3 4. Muted reports name Rattenes Higbee Heizer Tyree Gunkel Graham as battery and fielders. Second game ends Davenport 490 and Speeders 5 15 4 with Cummings Kuhn Shoup Cannin O Leary listed among batteries.

The Speeders Davenport Quincy Higbee Heizer Tyree Gunkel Graham H.E. Omunicy Cummings and Kuhn Shoup Cannin O'Leary G. PO A. E. Pet Outfieldern Lister R. L Morrison Staley Beck P.eens W. Jackson Bayle Wolfe R. I.B Orr Wakefiel Davis Beatty Blitz Schmandt B. Graham Gary Galvin Q. Saree Castle Koepping Spa Semen O'Brien Hughes Sherer DTS Nye Az Vogel Golvin Vee DAO Turner G. PO Pet Pedhous Hoffman D-P. Eee Eller Darringer Bluejacket BR Oor Whittaker Hollacher Bryant Ekeld Nelson R. See Highee Groehling Sundheim Cummings Young Hetser Names ABO HBO RBO BB. SO. WL Erpg. Smith Hannibal Evneen Peoria Moline Watson Hmloomington Romine Gould Marion Bloomington Black Thomas Hannibal Burnham Schlansker II Crab Eee Weere Quincy Wocceneases

Railroad Declares Dividends for Canaan Paclis Railway

Directors of the Canaan Paclis Railway and Mos declare dividends of 0 percent on preferred stock for the half year and 2 cents per share on common stock. No additional details provided about payments or dates.

Club Standings and Yesterday’s Results at Rockford

Reported standings show Rockford 1 7 9 and Peoria 6 9 1 with other games postponed. Today’s schedule lists Quin cy at Moline and Hannibal at Davenport along with several city matchups and rising weather notes affecting play.

Rockford Peoria Quincey Moline Hannibal Davenport Iocmington Rock Island

Kansas ex-governor John P. St. John critically ill

John P. St. John former governor of Kansas and once a Prohibition party presidential candidate is critically ill at his Olath e Kansas home on August 15.

John P. St. John Zi

Hooper pulls a boner as Washington tops Boston

Washington beat the league leading Boston Americans 2 to 1. In the seventh Carl Mays walked two, Morgan doubled driving in both runs. Hooper's ninth inning baserunning error deprived Boston of a potential tying rally. Boston scored in the third on a Pass fielder’s choice and Hooper single.

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Phillies Win First Doubleheader of the Year at Home

Philadelphia claimed its first doubleheader sweep of the season at home on Monday against New York, winning 6 to 4 in the opener and 7 to 4 in the second game. Heaton pitched well in the first game as Alexian der'a twelfth shutout of the season.

Philadelphia Philadelelphia New York Heaton Alexiander Searon Heth Ignain Hiovd

Superbas Stop Boston Bruins in Brooklyn Tilt

Brooklyn pitchers held off Boston as the Superbas beat the Nationals 5 to 3 in Brooklyn. Cheney gave seven walks but allowed only three hits, including Miranville’s leadoff homer. Blackburn opened the third with a single but was left, Kenetchy added the final hit in the fifth as Boston mounted no more offense. Four Superbas errors produced four runs in the second inning.

Brooklyn Boston Nationals Cheney Miranville Blackburn Kenetchy Boston Superbas

Southern Body Selected for Church Union Talks

Nashville Tenn Aug 15 The personnel of the Southern Methodist Episcopal church commission of 25 clergy and laymen to confer with a similar commission of the Methodist Episcopal church to effect union was announced here Monday. It includes Bishops A W Wilson E E Hoss Collins Denny E D Morgan and W A Candler. The joint commission expects to meet in December.

Nashville Tenn Southern Methodist Episcopal Church Commission The Methodist Episcopal Church A. W. Wilson E. E. Hoss Collins Denny E. D. Morgan W. A. Candler

A Woman's Helpful Advice On Kidney Pills

Mrs. G H Eveland of Duncan Mills writes that after a kidney trouble she could not turn in bed until a neighbor recommended Foley Kidney Pills. She used three bottles and says she was completely cured. She recommends Foley Kidney Pills for kidney trouble advertised by Miller and Arthur Drug Co.

G. H. Eveland Duncan Mills Foley Eveland Miller and Arthur Drug Co

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