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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1917

Page

5

White Sox Beat Red Sox in Tight Series Game

Chicago defeats Boston 2 to 0 in a pitchers battle as Babe Ruth and Tex Russell duel. Del Gainer and Chick Gandil clash in the dugout after the game. McMullin, Collins and Risberg contribute decisive plays to clinch the win in the sixth and seventh innings.

Chicago del Gainer Boston Babe Ruth Ruth Eddie Collins McMullin Risberg Agnew Barry Russell

Enduring Chicago Defeats Boston In Low-Scoring Tilt

In a sparse box score, Chicago bests Boston 2 to 0 with two-run lower cliff. E Collins hits both, Felsch collects a three-base hit, Jackson sacrifices, and Ruth fans two. E Collins, Gandil linked on a double play. Chicago leaves seven on base, Boston four. Umpires Moriarity and Evans. Time 1:32.

Russell Chicago Boston AB. R.H.O A.E Walsh Hed Barry Seere Gainer Ib Lewis Hooper Settee Gardner Oan Scott Agnew Wat Evevene Ruth See Ken Il Chicago R.H.O Gandil Risberg E. Collins Felsch Jackson Ruth Strick Moriarity Evans Philadelphia AB. R.H A.E. Paskett Bancroft Stock Cravath Luderus Q. Whitted Niehoff Killifer Bender Teadanes Vaughn Aldridge Paskett Quigley Byron Carter Wilson Rixey and Lavender Mayer Adams New York AB H O.A.E. High Gilhooley Peckinpaugh Su Eae Pipp Ib Ratte Twee Bee Maisel Raker Hes Neeeve Caldwell Cf Fonte E Nes Nunamaker C Eepeee Shawkey Detroit W.O.A Bush Vitt Harper Veach If Ee Heilman Rf Sats Enews Burns Young Yelle C Cy Boland Bush Pipp Nanamaker Connolly Hildebrand

Cleveland Triumphs Over Philadelphia In Heavy Score

Cleveland defeated Philadelphia 16 to 3 as Bagby starred with four hits and four runs. The game featured drills by American League clubs for a purse from President B. B. Johnson, who attended. Philadelphia 313 2 6 3. Cleveland 6 1 4 3 2x 16 runs, 21 hits, 0 errors.

Cleveland Philadelphia Bagby American League Baseball B. B. Johnson R.H.E Myers and Schang Waley O'Neill

Giants Drop Third Straight Seven to Five

New York Nationals fell to Cincinnati 7 to 5, ending Sallee's ten-game win streak. Outfielder Robertson of the Giants was summoned to Norfolk, Virginia for draft examination. Batter notes show Cincinnati 220 010 2007 150. New York 100 400 0H-592.

New York New York Nationals Cincinnati Sallee Robertson Giants Norfolk Army R.H.E Regan Eller Wingo Rariden

Bender Grants Cubs One Hit Shutout In Doubleheader

Philadelphia and Chicago split a twin bill with Bender tossing his third consecutive shutout as Chicago won 4 to 2 in the second game. Carter pitched for the visitors and faces army exams. the first game ended 6 to 0 for Philadelphia. The article notes the funeral line about an average man.

Philadelphia Bender Chicago Luderus Carter Army

Yanks Beat Tigers In Ten Inning Affair

New York defeated Detroit 3 to 1 in ten innings on Tuesday, marking its first win over Boland since he joined the American League three years ago. The game extended beyond nine frames before the Yankees pulled ahead with late scoring and solid relief pitching from both sides.

Detroit New York Boland

Green City Fair Opens on Bright Opening Day

Green City fair opened Tuesday drawing a large crowd with livestock exhibits as a featured draw. Racing runs all four days and Tuesday's three minute trot winners included Time 2:21 14 and 2:21 12 with Dr Brusher and Eltrens among top finishers in a weathered pace line. Lois Campbell won the free for all running race with a $40 purse, followed by Lela O and Diamord D.

Green City Brusher Eltrens Ceeees Wentety Happy Clay Constant Leyburn Lois Campbell Lela O Diamord D State Board OF Health University OF Illinois Illinois Great Dome Fairy Avenue Patterson Clert J. E. Taggart

Grand Circuit Races at Belmont Park Feature Fast Open Pace Win

North Spur Ben Ali and Bacelli win straight heats at Belmont Park in two day Grand Circuit races. A 2:04 open pace track record is set in the second heat of the 2:10 pace for Adelphia hotel stake. Other details include 2:20 trot Directors stake with 8 horses in 5 heats, best time 2:13 1-4, and numerous participants such as Judge Moore Game of Chance and Hollywood Kate in close finishes.

Philadelphia Belmont Park Track North Spur Ben Ali Bacelli Adelphia Hotel Pen AH Judge Moore Game of Chance B. S San Fran B. G Wealeth Perdetees R. J.S Main Fern Florence White Marjorie the Great Edna Owyho Peter Marble Deora Tom Axworthy Cisco Dam Aay North COX D. Lake B. Mn Good- Bly Pittman Br. S Oregon Hal Murphy Lady Aubrey Linwood Bertini Dam Ban White Boeing Hollywood Kate R.m Dodge Sombre Rex Leichthammer- McGrath Sapile Peddehe Johnnie Miller High Cliff Allie Ashbrock Louis Winter Sarah Douglas Polly T Libia Brooklyn

Miss Quincy Triumphs In Rock Island Regatta

Miss Quincy owned by Charles Padgett of Quincy won the fastest time and both six mile and four mile handicap races. Leon and Billie Burke also placed in 60 hp and 30 hp categories as various aquaplane events drew crowds with Gabe Mosenfelder taking the towed race.

Charles Padgett Quincy Rock Island Rock Island Union Leon Ernest de Metz Moline Billie Burke Dan Shields Gabe Mosenfelder Chap I Ed Concannon Fred Wanke McCarthy Stewart Bradley Miss Sutter Martin Sutter Shark T WF. Bradley Miles Muggs Frank Weden Chap III Chap NY

13 Inning Tie Ends Brooklyn Pittsburgh Game 3 to 3

Brooklyn and Pittsburgh battled thirteen innings to a 3 to 3 tie in Brooklyn. The decisive action came in the tenth when Pitts singled and scored on Fischer's home run. Brooklyn tied it on Daubert, Myers and Stengel in the bottom of the inning. A double header is scheduled for today.

Brooklyn Pittsburgh Pitts Fischer Daubert Myers Tit Stengel

Close Matches Highlight National Patriotic Tennis Tourney

Forest Hills Aug 22 The day’s play in the National Patriotic Singles tournament produced many tight bouts with east and west well represented. Key results include R Murray of Niagara Falls defeating W T Tilden Jr of Philadelphia in four sets, J R Strachan of St Francisco beating A W MacPherson, N W Niles of Boston downing Holcombe Ward, C S Garland of Pittsburgh defeating Douglas Watters, and H A Throckmorton of Elizabeth overcoming Watson M Washburn as endurance proved crucial.

Forest Hills L. L National Association Ambulance Fund R. Lindley Murray Niagara Falls W. T. Tilden, Jr Philadelphia Murray John R. Strachan St. Francisco A. W. MacPherson New York R. Norris Williams Jr Boston Irving C. Wright N. W. Niles Holcombe Ward Charles S. Garland Pittsburgh Douglas Watters New Orleans Watson M. Washburn Harold A. Throckmorton Elizabeth N. J

Photoplays Today Spotlight of New Screen Figures

Princess Louise Glaum stars in A Strange Transgressor and His Thankless Job. Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran perform Five Little Widows. Neal Hart and Janet Eastman appear in A Double Suspicion. Allan Holubar directs The Double Tapped Trunk. Gem features Flirting With Danger and Bill ie Rhodes with Jay Belasco in His Cannibal Wife. Mae Murray stars At First Sight and Clara Kimball Young in The Dark Silence. Universal Screen Magazine promotes Vengeance of the Dead and The Stolen Treaty with Belasco Earle Williams.

Louise Glaum Savoy Eddie Lyons Lee Moran Neal Hart Janet Eastman Allan Holubar Gem Billie Rhodes Jay Belasco Jack Mulhall Universal Screen Magazine Coloni Belasco Earle Williams Mae Murray Quincy Clara Kimball Young

American Angasocination sports standings note

Indianapolis 6 10 1 leads St Paul 1 10 5 and Toledo 3 6 1 while Milwaukee posts 6 13 3 in concise standings from the period.

Indianapolis St. Paul Toledo Milwaukee

Great Western Races Held Up By Rain In Omaha

Opening day of the Great Western Races in Omaha was shortened by rain with only one heat completed in each of three events. Results list Earlwin first in the Castle hotel stake, Allan Donovan first in the Bingen Silk stake, and Star Kay first in the Ak Sar Ben stake, with noted times for best marks.

Omaha Castle Hotel Earlwin Tower Forbes Della Warren Bingen Silk Allan Donovan Dr. Nick Toots Turk Ak Sar Ben Stake Star Kay Lady South Grover W

Cardinals Win Short Game From the Braves

St Louis defeated Boston 1 to 0 in six innings after a heavy thunderstorm halted play in the third. Goodwin pitched for St Louis with Snyder behind the plate, while Hughes and Meyers worked for Boston. The game was called due to rain.

Cardinals Braves Boston St. Louis Goodwin R.H.E Goodwin and Snyder Hughes and Meyers

Western League Standings and Score Notes

Western League standings show Denver 1-5-2, Lincoln 2-5-1, Joplin-Des Moines tied, Hutchinson 4-1-0, St. Joseph 3-5-0. Results reflect mixed records and recent outcomes across teams in the circuit.

Denver Lincoln Joplin-Des Moines Ratn Hutchinson St. Joseph

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