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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1915

Page

6

Stutz sold to Milwaukee for a week tryout with Brewers

Shortstop Satan Stutz, hailed as the Ty Cobb of the Three-I League, has been sold to Milwaukee for a week trial. If Milwaukee owner A F Timme and manager Harry Clarke are satisfied, the check will be cashed and Stutz may stay. if not, he could return to the Speed Boys. Quincy fans, split in feeling, hope he proves himself yet fear loss of a standout. Stutz leads the league in steals and is near .300 batting, with top fielding among Three-I shortstops and strong baserunning. If he departs, Shannon aims to recoup money to offset poor attendance and weather.

Stutz Ty Cobb Milwaukee American ‘Association Brewers Wisconsin A.F. Timme Harry, Clarke Oscar Shannon Speed’ Boys A. Av Quincy Shannott Speed Boy Prodigal Shim Stutzs Shannon Tearniey Angusy Satan Philadelphia Timmer Wallie Galvin Otto Vogel Nick Kahl Archie Hill Haynt Archie

Slattery Sold to Pittsburgh Nationals from Marshalltown

Aug 20 in Marshalltown reports Phil Slattery pitcher for the Marshalltown club of the Central Association has been sold to the Pittsburgh Nationals for 1500 dollars. Slattery joined Marshalltown earlier this season from Des Moines in the Western league.

Marshaltown Phil” ‘Slattery Marshalltown Club Central Association Pittsburgh N Nationals Slattery Des Moines Club

Ray Menke and Bud Schwartz Race Plans Post Mexico Return

Harry Ray has returned from Mexico and plans to race in upcoming motorcycle events. Ray Menke and Bud Schwartz expect to compete next week at Bowling Green if weather permits.

Harry Ray Mexico Ray Menke Bud Schwartz Bowling Green

Quincey and Rockford in Next Series at Shannon Field

Scrappy base ball crew appears today and tomorrow to oppose Manager Castle's charges. Quincy Rockford battles draw pep and fans expect strong games. Wakefield's club features stars Wake, Breen, Jacobs, Hillinger, Baxter, Schoonover, Kirsch. Boosters urged as season winds down.

Howard Wakefield Shannon Field Castle Hughesmen Shannon Learrr Louis “Fretter Cummings Shidman Sheckers Albertus Winnebago Quincy Speed Boys Wakfield Wake Himself Jimmy Breen Catcher Jacobs Hillinger Baxter Schoonover Kirsch Rockford Pay

Open golf title caps West as weather gaffes fade

A quirky column notes Tom McNamara wins the open golf title of the West while weather forecasters face easy days. It mentions umpires, a cleft in sports talk, and playful references to names like Jakey Rhemington Hos Went Away and Spec Hurlburt as a lighthearted wrap of era sports chatter.

Tom McNamara McNamaras Jakey Rhemington

Magee quits managing Brookfeds amid strain

Lee Magee resigns from managing the Brookfeds amid reported strain. He continues to lead the league in batting and is among the leaders in base running. Magee tops the second basemen in fielding, prompting questions about performance now that the strain is eased.

Lee Magee Brookfeds

Weathered Wit and Baseball Humor in Oct Sports Gossip

A playful, dated riff weaves baseball chatter with social nods as clubs chase wins in the last fortnight. It notes the Braves and Red Sox, hints at Arabella Cinch, and muses on rain affecting games across the three leagues yesterday.

Weather driven games shape Castles season

The rain slows practice as the Castles regroup on fitness and form. The wet spell gives the squad time to recover, while questions linger about the road ahead and the drive needed to return home in stride.

Millionaire Bil Marshall backs boxing bout amid fanfare

Bil Marshall, the wealthy backer, explains he has not witnessed a live fight yet will donate 32 500 to support the Gibbons Packey match. McVarland will perform a ten minute tag routine, while the piece highlights the public interest in a high profile boxing event and Marshall’s role.

Bil”. Marshall Mike Gibbons Packey McVarland

Charley Jackson Debuts as White Sox Batting Substitute

Charley Jackson made his major league debut with the Chicago White Sox yesterday when Rowland sent him to bat for Russell Blackburne in the ninth inning. The move marked Jackson's first appearance at the plate in the big leagues.

Charley Jackson White Sox Rowland Russell Blackburne

King George Track Records and Montreal Trotting Wins

The program notes Peter Scott in the King George 2:08 class trot winning the $5,000 purse with The Great leading and Victor Star placing. Lizzie Brown captures the 2:10 trotting event as Yedno, owned by Daly of Petterboro, Ont., sets a Canadian mile record in the 2:08 pace dash at Dorval.

King George Peter Scott Lizzie Brown Montreal Yedno F. C., Daly Petterboro Ont Dorval King ‘George Peter Scott Peter the Great Murphy ALA Victor Star B ‘G Valentine Duchess Rom McDonald Willgo Pare Reusens C G Rodney Bonnington Grand Marshall

Stutz battles Berg for Milwaukee shortstop task

The text notes Stutz's plan to challenge Joe Berg for the Milwaukee shortstop position. It remarks on Stutz's recent antics on Hampshire Street and references Baseball Humanist Ring Lardner, suggesting a potential new epoch if Lardner could transcribe Stutz’s words.

Those Were the Days Riot tale recalls Joe and Keokuk scene

The reminiscence mentions Joe in a Keokuk riot after a Burlington Keokuk game. Police-like figure challenged Burg but Joe grabbed the officer's star and declared he was not a policeman. The piece also notes how Mammaux is pronounced, seen as a marvel by fans.

Joe Burg Keokuk Burlington Geo. Manush Charley Rose Lee Lemon Mammaux

Brooklyn Relishes Marsans Debut as St. Louis Wins

In Brooklyn on Aug 20 Armando Marsans, the Cuban, finally permitted to play after a court decision. He notched one hit and two sensational matches. Final score Brooklyn 8 St. Louis 17. Batteries Watson Crandall Wilette Hartley Marion Land.

Brooklyn St. Louis Armando Marsans Marsans Joes J Rele Watson, Crandall Wilette Hartley Marion and Land

Buffaloes Win Again in Series Opener

Buffalo defeated Chicago 6 to 3 in the second game of the series at Buffalo. Schulz and Allen pitched while McSonnell Black and Fischer provided support in a game marked by solid defense and timely hits.

Buffaloes Buffalo Chicago

Stovals Win' Again in Baltimore Showdown

Kansas City defeated Baltimore 8 to 4 to make it two straight wins. Packard pitched well, not needing stretch as Kansas City rattled 12 hits while Baltimore managed 3 runs. Batteries: Packard and Brown for Kansas City, Bailey Suggs Leclair and Jacklitsch for Baltimore.

Stovals Baltimore Kansas City Packard Brown Bailey Suggs Leclair Jacklitsch

Keokuk loses in extra innings after umpire brawl

In Keokuk Aug 20 Sag and Muscatine played a rough game with crowd trouble after umpire Bush restricted players. Penner, Brown, and Browne were involved in bench actions as Egan pulled his team after the fifth. Final score Sag 5 Muscatine 3 with Penner on the mound.

Keokuk Hasbrook Bush Penner Brown Egan Muscatine Bierman Browne Franke Flannagan Lee

Wisconsin's Arlie Mucks expected to join Badger football squad

Sport notes from a busy period highlight Arlie Mucks pegged as Wisconsin's top athlete eligible to join the Badger football squad. Other items mention Kari Behr defeating Maurice McLoughlin, boxing prospects in Duluth, and various transfers and signings across baseball, boxing and football.

Bruins and Pirates Fall in Ten Inning Brooklyn Win

Brooklyn defeats Chicago 6 to 5 in ten innings as Olson debuts with a triple. O'Mara exits ill. Daubert and Wheat spark the tying run with two late hits. Dodgers on the mound include Douglas Zabel Smith Lavender with multiple relievers. Time 2:20.

Brooklyn Chicago Lavender Zabel Myers Daubert Wheat Meyers O’mara Olson Eeee Dell Joningsi PUM Fisher Williams Zimmerman Murray Cutshaw Douglas Smith AB. R.H.C. AE O'Mara Etnies Culshaw Stengel Getz McCarty P . Dell Schultz Sweet Ned

Boston Nets Lone Run In Loss To St Louis In 4-Hit Game

Boston and St Louis played a pitching duel as two early runs by Boston in the fourth inning stood as the game’s only scoring. Magee supplied the only RBI with a third inning single, and Meadows allowed just four hits while fanning eight.

Boston Meadows Magee Schmidt St. Louis Ab.r.h.o. Ale Moyan Ab Saesace Connolly Gowdy Seae Hughes Abdassves Dolan Wilson Miller Robinson Oeennice Klem and Emslie

Tesreau blanked Redlegs in New York win

New York rallied behind Tesreau's strong pitching and defeated Cincinnati 4 to 0 in the series finale. Tesreau allowed only five scattered hits as New York jumped with a four run first inning and held on. Lear, McCluskey and others contributed to the victory.

Tesreau

Elgin Race Won by Earl Cooper in 301 Mile Event

Earl Cooper captured the Chicago Automobile Club trophy at Elgin, setting a new course record for 301 miles. Finishing order saw Anderson second, Oldfield third, with De Palma out after a rocker arm failure and others finishing or withdrawing. Crowds grew despite clouds as 4 more cars were slated for tomorrow’s Elgin National trophy race.

Elgin Chicago ‘Automobile, Club Earl Cooper Cooper Justen de Palma Anderson Barney Oldfield

Tigers Win Ninth Straight as Detroit Drubs Philadelphia

Detroit extended its undefeated streak to nine by defeating Philadelphia 11 to 1. Bill James, newly acquired from St. Louis, pitched well for the Tigers as Cobb Crawford and Veach contributed hits and runs in the lopsided win at home.

Tigers Detroit Philadelphia Bill James St. Louis Young Ewes Kavanagh Kopf Cobb Strunk James Lajoie McAvoy Kept Wallace and Connolly

Yesterday's National League Baseball Results

Philadelphia defeated Pittsburgh 4 to 3 in 11 innings while New York crushed Cincinnati 7 to 0. Brooklyn beat Chicago 6 to 5 in 10 innings and Boston topped St Louis 1 to 0.

Philadelphia Pittsburgh New York Cincinnati Brooklyn Chicago Boston St. Louis

Postponed St Louis New York two game rain

Baseball notes list rain postponements and final scores from Federal League games including Cleveland and Washington 0 8, Chicago 1 Boston 4, Detroit 11 Philadelphia 1, Baltimore 4 Kansas City 8, Brooklyn 8 St Louis 1, Buffalo 7 Chicago 3.

St. Louis New York Cleveland Washington Chicago Boston Detroit Philadelphia Federal League Baltimore Kansas City Brooklyn Buffalo

Unclear Scoreline From Compact League Standings

Partial scoreboard reads Kansas City 3 Louisville 4 St Paul 3 Cleveland 4 3 innings Minneapolis 3 Columbus 2 Milwaukee 13 Indianapolis 0.

Kansas City Louisville Cleveland Minneapolis Columbus Milwaukee Indianapolis

Sioux City Triumphs In Recon Game At Wichita

Sioux City defeated Wichita 3 to 1 in the opening match and then won 2 to 1 in a follow up. The lineup included Topeka and Des Moines with Omaha dropping a 5 to 7 loss against Denver. St Joseph posted a 9 to 7 showing in the final noted score.

Wichita Sioux City Topeka Omaha Lincoln Des Moines Denver St.Joseph

Where They Play Today Three E League slate

Rockford visits Quincy Davenport travels to Peoria Moline faces Bloomington Freeport is idle in the Three E League schedule for today with all games holding regional interest.

Rockford Quincy Davenport Peoria Moline Bloomington Freeport

Bancroft's Home Run Wins for Philadelphia Over Pittsburgh

Wingo Tesreau and Dooin provide details as Bancroft delivers a dramatic eleventh inning homer with one out to give Philadelphia a 4-3 victory over Pittsburgh. Bancroft and Viox lead hitters with three hits each. Cooper Gibson, Rixey, Alexander and Killifer hold the mound for the teams.

Bancroft Philadelphia Pittsburgh Viox R.ile Cooper Sand — Gibson Rixey Alexander Killifer

Tigers Keep Up Fast Page With ninth Straight Win

Boston defeated Chicago 4 to 1 in Chicago on August 20 as Benz retired early, Gardner doubled off Russell and two more visitors scored. The locals could not overcome the early deficit, yielding a 4 to 1 final.

Tigers Chicago Boston Benz Gardner Russell A.E Hooper Scott Speaker Anes Kas Hoblitzel Lewis Barry Cady Seer Shore AB. R HO Ale Murphy Weaver Sane EB. Collins Collins Leibold Felsch Schalk Blackburne P. Daleet Toro Sather Sme Eana Wearyer E. Collins Hoblitzer Stoke Cahill” and Evans

Harper Baffles Clevelanders in Opening Loss

Cleveland fell 8 to 4 as Washington pitcher Harper stifled the local lineup. ONeill doubled for Cleveland in the first inning, while Brenton Collamore and O'Neill toed the line for Cleveland and Williams Harper behind Washington struggled early but the visitors pulled away with a five run seventh.

Harper Clevelanders Cleveland Oneill iWth Harper Washington Brenton Collamore O'Neill W Iiams

Vexas Wonder Claims Kidney and Bladder Cure

A tonic called Vexas Wonder advertises to treat kidney and bladder troubles including gravel diabetes and irregularities. It promises cures for men and women and offers mail order with a two month supply per bottle. Includes testimonials and lists Dr BE Wu Hall in St Louis Missouri as the supplier through druggists.

Childrem Dru Mall Bend. Tor BE. Wu Hail Olive Street St. Louviy, Mo

Also Mentioned on This Page

DEMON American ‘Association Club Price W. Shannon Quincey and Rockford In Wake’s Scrappy Crew Sully Justice The Central ‘Association Louis Cook Jake Jerry Eddinger Braves Arabella Cinch Red’ Sox Jennings Daly Satan” Stutz Lardner Humanist Joe Berg Federa C.A Jeffries Waterloo Mason City Oo UR H.E Mason ‘City Fitzpatrick Weeks Whaley Brennan Pathfinders ROHLE Clinton Blank Rolley, Jones Evans Bunnies Cedar Rapids Kisné Ne -Ashle Marshalltown Kisser Hoffmann White Hammerschmidt Arlie Mucks Badger Kari” Behr Maurice’ McLoughlin Jack Barry Quaker City Red Sox Athletics Billy Andrews Ae Axworthy Charley Brickley John Hopkins Baltimore Institution Bud Anderson St . Charles Harry ‘Davis Tommy Atkins Billy ,McCarney Luther ‘McCarty Carl Morris Duluth Willie Green Stamps George St. ‘Louis Browns McGrawin Giants John Pacific Coast League Sam Harris Kia Harris Edward Brown Culpeper I. J. Goldsmith Buckeye Ralph Comstock American Association Providence Sox Reds Pittsburgh Federals Bruins Brooklyns Phillies Homer Philly Barrier Pirates Playas AB. R. HO A.E. Good Schulte Tee Ae Ziromenants Saier Reeves Rod Phelan Ape Bresnahan Williams S Bay Ender Sth R.H.O Huggins Hyatt Butler Bescher Twane Cide Tae Miller Dane ‘Betzel Snyder Tees DePalma Etree Senna Davenport Pope Peoria Te Eas Santas Oh Bedeied Ean Hla Owen Eee St.Louis CABLA H.O E. Opf Daviigh Walsh Oldring Tf . Malone Ewes Bressler Pillion Western League Wingo Dooin, Wendell Russell Good
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