Castlem en Lose to Hannibal 3 2
Bluff City players get to local pitcher in first three frames as Castlem en fall behind Hannibal 3 to 2 in a tense early game.
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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1916
Page
4
Speeders Rally Fails Against Hannibal Mules 3-2
In Bluff City the Hannibal Mules edged the Speeders 3 to 2 as Charlie Young allowed seven hits in his third start of the week. Hannibal scored in the first, second, and third innings while the Speeders finally tied late in the seventh but fell short when Burnham relieved. A ninth inning rally fizzled with Young's timely single and Hoelscher scoring on Foley's walk.
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Charlie Young
Hannibal Mules
Young
Mules
Bluff City
Speeders
Burbham
Turkey
Thomas
Charlie
Kreuger
Nye
Beatty
Bromwich
Storer
Bossoloni
Tyree
Lingle
Morrison
Glass
Turner
Sherer
Hannibal
Short
Foley
T. Hoelscher
Speeders Trip to Hannibal and Quincy Series
Punched singles by the Castlemen keep the score close as Turner and Hoelscher make grounders. Tyree hits when Thomas misses first base, Young singles to center, and Nye boots a grounder loading the bases. Burnham relieves Thomas, Castle is retired unassisted. A big Trades and Labor excursion from Missouri City heads to Hannibal Sunday, with hundreds expected as the Mule fans flock to both cities for a doubleheader, weather permitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castlemen
Turner
Hoelscher
Tyree
Thomas
Young
Galvin
Nye
Burnham
Castle
Beatty
Speeders
Hannibal
Quincy
Missouri City
Kruever
Bossoloni
Morrison
Sherer
Struthers
Becker
Miss Babe Wright Sets Golden Gate Swim Record
San Francisco swimmer Miss Babe Wright completed the Golden Gate crossing on Friday in 31 minutes 35 and 45 seconds, setting an official Pacific Atlantic Association record for women. The previous best was Miss Nell Schmidt of Alameda in 44 minutes 11.1 seconds.
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San Francisco
Babe” Wright
Golden Gate
Pacific Atlantic Association
Mise Nell Schmidt
Alameda
Dauss Wins Own Game for Tigers
Dauss delivers a two base hit driving in the winning run as the Tigers secure a victory. The pitcher Dauss appears to star, with the late inning hit sealing the game for Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dauss
Tigers
Boston Defeated by Detroit 2 to 1 in Grimy Box Score
Dausa won his own game for Detroit as Boston fell 2 to 1. Detroit scored in the seventh on two two-base hits, Burns and Davis driving in runs after Hellman batted for Spencer. Boston’s only run came in the sixth on two hits and Walker made a spectacular one-handed catch. Cobb, Hellman, Dauss and Leonard starred. Hooper and McNally led Boston with multiple hits. Final: Detroit 2, Boston 1.
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Boston
Dausa
Detroit
Hellman
Spencer
Burns
Davis
Heisman
Red Sox
Walker
Cobb
Hooper
McNally
Xruth
Vitt
Hobutzell
Scott
Ss ‘Thoma
Leonard
Iran
Hoblitzell
Cobb, Hellman
Dauss
Witt
Young
Off Shore
Shore
Leon
AB. R. H. PO
Crawford
Zevesseeses
Baker
Heilman W
AB. R
Henricksen
Boston Secon
Veach
Barry
Thomas
Peoria Batters Beat Bloomington 7–3 on Friday
Peoria pitchers Black and O Farrell shut Bloomington with an easy win as Watson allowed seven runs in a game that featured a five run exploded fourth inning. Final score 7 to 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Watson
Bloomington
Ill
Black
O'Farrell
Simon
Rockford Defeats Islanders 6 to 4 in Nine Innings
Rockford won a ball game from Rock Island with a 6 to 4 score. Eleven hits off Coles and two errors by Rock Island aided Rockford’s win. Adams and Kern combined for Rockford on the mound, Coles and Vance for Rock Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Islanders
Rock Island
Coles
Adams
Kern
Vance
No Game At Davenport
Davenport Iowa, Aug 26 postpones the game with Moline while the Davenport squad played an exhibition contest at Sheffield Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Iowa
Moline
Sheffield
Burdick and Cannon Battle for Missouri Title
Ralph Burdick of Chicago and Jack Cannon of Kansas City reach the Missouri valley singles final after straight set wins in the semi finals Cannon beat Clifford Lockhorn 6-1 6-4 6-4 Burdick defeated C H Holcomb 6-3 6-4 6-4 The doubles third round saw Burdick with Walter Hayes beat Kenneth Apple and R A Wester 7-5 6-4 Powell and Green defeated Wilson and Goodenow 6-0 6-3 Newell and Teachener beat Moffett and Spiece 6-2 8-4
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Burdick
Cannon
Missouri
Kansas City
Ralph Burdick
Chicago
Jack Cannon
Missouri Valley
Clifford Lockhorn
C. H. Holcomb
Charles Spiece
Oklahoma
Cardinals Rally Bid Seesaw Game Beats Phillies in 11th
In St Louis Gonzales lined a single in the eleventh scoring Hornsby for a 6-5 win over Philadelphia. St Louis tied the score three times before Bescher led off the extra frame, Dagey’s wild throw moved Itornsby to third, and Gonzales delivered the deciding run as Wilson and Miller were intentionally walked.
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Cardinals
Phillies
ST. Louis
Gonzales
Hornsby
Philadelphia
Bescher
Paskett
Itornsby
Dagey
Wilson
Miller
Demaree
Burns
Watson
Ames, Meadows
Swimming on Back by Charles E Fitzgerald
Expert swimmer explains backstroke techniques focusing on buoyancy, body position, and wrist skulling motion. Describes leg and foot roles, arm placement, and variations including reverse breaststroke and leg-assisted progress. Warns feet stay low and pacing gentle. promises future piece on breathing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Fitzgerald
Esperanza Scores Surprise At Cleveland Meets
At North Randall, Billy Durfee rode Esperanza to a big upset win in the 2:06 trot final, with Peter Look winning the 3 year old pacing stake and Napoleon Direct taking the free for all pacing feature. Allie Watts claimed the 2:15 trot first section, while Pittsburgh won the second division in a strong showing for the meet.
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Cleveland
North Randall
Billy Durfee
Esperanza
Peter Look
Pop” Geers
Napoleon Direct
Allie Watts
Binville
Pittsburgh
Ben McGregor
Ben White
Lee Axworthy
Peter the Great
Traynor
Edward P
McDonald
Durfee
Todd
Cox
Jennie Castle
Nikols
Walter Direct
Geers
Hal Boy
G McMahon
Carlokin Joan
Directum Spier
McDevitt
Wim
General Watts
Edman
Bltch
Tipling
Gum Drop
Big
Whitehead
Vance
Jeannette Speed
Zomrect
Tommy de Forest
General Athol
Murphy
Ben Gregor
Tommy Gregor
Polly T
Garrison
Baby Doll
Rudolph Wins His Tenth Straight Game in Chicago
Rudolph extended his unbeaten streak to ten as Chicago was held to three hits. Boston pushed across the game's lone run on Magee s double a sacrifice bunt and a squeeze play designed by Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph
Chicago
Aus
Boston
Magee
Smith
Giants Buy Players from Omaha in Quick Deals
New York Nations announce purchases of catcher Ernest Kruger and outfielder Killdun from Omaha Western league club. A deal for pitcher James Middleton of Louisville has also been closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giants
New York
New York Nations
Ernest Kruger
Killdun
Omaha
James Middleton
Louisville
Brooklyn Beats Cincinnati 3 2 in Close Game
Brooklyn edges Cincinnati 3 to 2 as errors by the Indians contribute to the loss. The matchup featured tense moments with key plays late in the contest.
Cheneys Four-Hit Game Powers Brooklyn Victory in Cincinnati
Brooklyn edges Cincinnati 3 to 2 as Cheney allows four hits three coming in one inning. Mitchell yields ten hits with Goetz tripling and Miller driving in a run for Cincinnati. London sole two-base hit for Brooklyn. Goetz a three-base shot for Brooklyn’s offense.
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Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Cheney
Mitchell Freely
Goetz
Miller
Fe Moyers
Ch Weccsceses
Q Stengel
Wcseseeees
Wheat
Eesesecree
Cutshaw
Mowrey
W.csevees
Olson
Muller
Mitchell
Sees
Schneider
Esacecreas
London
dOlson
Hobbs
Louden
Chase
Buasey
Mitchel
Rigler
Eason
R.H. PO
A. ES Neale
T Groh
Roush
W.cceecsess
Miller Victories Highlight Grand American Trap Meet
John E. Wulf of Milwaukee won the grand American handicap from 19 yards with 99. The world professional championship went to Phil Miller of Dallas after a shoot off with Homer Clark of Alton. Mrs. W. F. Delta defeated Mrs. Henry L. Potter for the women’s title 23 to 20. In baseball, Cleveland beat Philadelphia twice 13-9 and 10-2 as Nabors and Williams struggled for Philly.
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ST. Louis
John E. Wulf
Milwaukee
Phil Miller
Dallas
Texas
Homer Clark
Alton
Ill
Miller
Clark
W. F. Delta
Warsaw
Ind
Henry L. Potter
Madison
Wis
Eli Maland
Jewell
H. C. Daley
Carlinville
J. Galbraith
West Frankfort
G. L. Robins
Blue Mound
C. J. Schade
Chatsworth
J. B. Kays
McNabb
C. M. Beer
Rockford
J. C. Frye
Ollie
May Harriman Wins In Great Western Omaha
May Harriman first in three heats won the feature on Friday's Great Western circuit. Racing summaries include 3 year old trotting event won by Don DeLopez with Maharba second and Lady South third. best time 2:19.14. Special pacing two year olds won by Garriety with Empress Togo second and Nancy V. C. third. best time 2:17.14. 2:24 trot at South Omaha horse and mule company: May Harriman won with Miss Denver second and Red Rice third. best time 2:15. Also ad for Dr King's New Discovery noting cold relief benefits.
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Hildreth
Empress Togo
Nancy V. C
South Omaha Horse and Mule Company
May Harriman
Bob Harriman
Wilson
Miss Denver
Red Rice
Club Standings and Schedule From Yesterday and Today
Baseball and hockey style standings show Quincy Hannibal Rockford Peoria Bloomington and other teams with mixed results. Listed results include scores and records with games today at several venues including Philadelphia St Louis Chicago New York and Detroit plus Western League and Americana Association tallies.
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Hannibal
Quincy
Rock Island
Rockford
Bloomington
Peoria
Hock Island
Moline
Davenport
Pittsburgh
New York
Chicago
Boston
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Cincinnat
Washington
Cleveland
Detroit
Peoria Seem Een
Bloomington Aoe otTl
Aveecemeneses da
Veceveuseses
Wens
Fet
Ceseeeneees
Boston Eon
Philadelphia Eerweens OD
Eseeesee
Ecceseceee BB
Eccevecccesees
Chicaeo Cccceeeenee
Ccccessewes
Americanon League
W. Pet
Eee Beer Ene Tees
St. Louis Eaerennee Ee
Detroit Te Meeeesesen Se OG
Pease Meene
ICCA
BC Lace Eeneeene
Eae Ae
New York Beats Pittsburgh In Eleven Inning Tilt
New York defeated Pittsburgh 6 to 2 in 11 innings. Robertson and Davie started a decisive rally with singles, Burns hit a triple, and Hunter homered to drive in four. Pirates scored on Leighbee and Hinchman early and added a late run on Taird, McCarthy, and Schmidt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
New York
Robertson
Davie
Burn
Hunter
Pirates
Leighbee
Hinchman
Taird
McCarthy
Schmidt
Herzog
Kauff
R.H
Senators Defeat White Sox 5 to 2 in decisive win
Foster belts a double and four singles driving in three runs in the sixth inning as the Senators top the White Sox 5 to 2. Key offensive stretch and solid pitching secure the victory for Washington.
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Senators
White Sox
Foster
Ainsmiths Finger Broken In Washington Win
Washington took the second game of the series from Chicago 6 to 2. An X-ray found catcher Ainsmith’s finger fractured in the previous game. he is not expected to play again this year. Foster and Milan led the offense with multiple hits while Williams, Wolfgang, and Shaw combined on the mound for Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chicago
Wolfgang
Willams
Foster
Milan
Shanks
Judge
McBride
Ainsmith
Ottumwa Wins Big Over Fort Dodge 15 to 4
Ottumwa hammered Fort Dodge 15 to 4 as Lane struggled for the plate but teammates spread hits around the field. Blunk Gregory and Link contributed in the Ottumwa attack while Lane and Erloff held Fort Dodge at bay through the later innings.
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Ottumwa
Ft. Dodge
Ottuma
Towa
Lane
Fort Dodge
Blunk
Gregory
Link
Erloff
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