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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1919

Page

8

Old Jawn McGraw Must be Downhearted Now

Cindy mops up double header as Giants split with Philadelphia in a Tuesday twin bill. Cincinnati salvages a 4 to 3 opener win and an 8 to 3 second game with strong pitching from Whenen and Fisher and sharp defense. Cubs drop two games in Boston series with western clubs.

Old Jawn McGraw Cindy Giants Philadelphua Cincinnati Philadelphia Whenen Fisher Cubs Boston

Brooklyn Basemen Rout St Louis in Twinbill Victorys

Brooklyn swept St Louis with 1 to 0 and 7 to 2 scores. Mamaux and Grimes starred on the mound as Brooklyn's offense punched through with timely hits. In the first game St Louis managed a lone run on a late sequence, while in the second the home team faded with a 7 to 2 triumph.

Chicago Alexander Hendrix Hollacher Boston Holke Mann Brooklyn St. Louis Mamaux Grimes Smith Heathcote Stock Scora May Clemons Q. Miller Woodward Jacobs Dihoefer O. Miller

Giants Win And Lose in Pittsburgh Split Doubleheader

New York and Pittsburgh split a doubleheader in a two game set with New York taking the first 9 to 1 and Pittsburgh edging the nightcap 4 to 1. Adams pitched well for Pittsburgh while Benton and Dubuc supplied timely hits for the Pirates.

New York Pittsburgh New York Today Giants Pirates Adams Benton Dubuc Nehf Gonzales Miller Ponder Schmidt Lee Pitteburah Rabbean es—Adams Schmidtibue Snyder

Collins Homer Wins Sox Game In 10th Inning

E Collins hit a 10th inning homer to give Chicago a 4 3 win over St Louis Tuesday. Chicago led 3 0 after three, St Louis tied it in the eighth, then Collins delivered the decisive blast. Kerr and Sotheron pitched, Cicotte credited with the win.

Collins SOX ST. Louis E. Collins Chicago Wits Sox Gerlber Louis Cece Sotheron Felsch Risberg Liebold Jackson Gedeon Austin Kerr Sotheren Cicotte

Mignola Earns Fresh Honors At Readville Meet

Readville opening day features 2:16 class trotting with Mignola winning easily marking his eighth win of the year. Natalie the Great and Mr Dudley split two-year-old trots while Goldie King captured the American Horse Breeder Futurity for three-year-olds. Millie Irwin upset Peter Hopeful in 2:10s as Readville 2:16 class trotting lists standout results and times.

Boston Readville Readville Track Mignola Natalie the Great Thomas Mr. Dudley Natalie Goldie King Futurity Millie Irwin Peter Hopeful B. F Gold Bingen Murphhy Geers Royal Dewey B. G Martin Boston Herald Peter the Great Bik G Brusie Lady Mozart Tasman Margaret Harvester Bik F Burke Leonard Br. m Ingara (Dort) Co B. H Gellies Glory B. m Warman Elgio Blk. H Goode Disime

Australian tennis stars take matches in first day's play

On August 27 at the West Side club in Rest Hills New York the opening round of the 6oth annual United States singles turf tennis championship featured Australians Gerald N Patterson Norman E Brookes Randolph Lycett and R V Thomas winning in decisive fashion. Patterson defeated Fred Tt Alexander 4-6 3-6 6-1 6-2 6-2 while Brookes beat Walter Pate 6-0 3 6-1 6-? Lycett defeated Harold Godshall 8-6 6-3 4-6 6-0 and Thomas beat W P Compton 6-0 6-1 6-1.

Hills N. Y United States West Side Gerald N. Patterson Fred Tt. Alexander New York Norman E. Brookes Walter Pate Randolph Lycett Harold Godshall Los Angeles R. V. Thomas Disposer W. P. Compton Cedarhurst Alexander Patterson S. Howard Woshell Brooklyn Conrad B. Doyle Washington Maurice E. McLoughin R. Lindley Murray Willia M. Johnston R. Norris Williams II Tohiya Ku

Sinnock Upsets Whipple In Golf At Country Club

J W Sinnock delivered a remarkable comeback by defeating Dr H L Whipple one up Tuesday afternoon on the Country club links. Sinnock faced a five down deficit with six holes to play, overcoming bad breaks and bunkers as Whipple struggled, and celebrated amid a tense finish.

J. W. Sinnock H. L. Whipple Mr. Sinnock Dr. Whipple

Worcester Exhibition Game Results Show Close American Battle

In Worcester Massachusetts on August 27 Worcester from the Eastern League edged Philadelphia from the American League 6 to 5 after a tight game. Worcester improved to 6 wins 10 losses 1 tie while Philadelphia stood at 5 wins 9 losses 2 ties.

Worcester Mass Philadelphia

Niemann to Get White Sox Tryout Next Spring

Steve Niemann star pitcher for the Quincy Gems will be given a tryout by the Chicago White Sox on their spring training trip next year. Manager Lenane reported to Gems owner Charles Comiskey that Niemann has one loss in twelve games this year. Previously a infielder, he learned the game before becoming a pitcher and is noted for speed and control.

Steve Niemann Quincy Gems Chicago White Sox Tom Lenane the Gems Charles Comiskey White Sox Lenane Comiskey Chicago Quincy Niemann Sox

Canoe And Swimming Race For Labor Day

Sam Gabel physical director of the Y M C A plans a canoe race and swimming meet for Labor Day. He invites Keokuk Hannibal Y M C A entries to compete against local Y members, or failing canoe enthusiasts, to send top swimmers to face the Quincy boys. The swimming event runs from just north of the boat landing on the Missouri side to the opposite bank.

Sam Gabel Keokuk Hannibal Y. M. C. A Quincy Boys Missouri

Bolshevik Wireless Admits Odessa Loss

London reports Bolshevik government wireless message from Moscow confirms the occupation of Odessa by allied forces after a two day bombardment by thirty vessels. The Soviet statement says Bolshevik troops advance near Pskov, reaching within 314 miles of the city.

London Odessa Black Sea Moscow Pskov

Record Crowd Out for Fair On First Day

Hancock county fair opens with record attendance and top class free attractions. Prince Kinney sets a track record in the 2:14 trot at 2:18 1-2. Exhibits and races draw strong crowds on Children's Day with free admission for under 12. Races results include 2:14 Trot won by Prince Kinney, 2:30 Trot won by Mabel Bond, and 2:19 3-4 Pace won by Little George with Ber Brooks second. Mule races see M. W. Moore and Bert Kim entries top finishers.

Carthage Hancock County Prince Kinney Roxie D E. Cc. J Mabel Bond Little George Ben Brooks Phayett Girl Billie Lee Prince Gerard Handemar M. W. Moore Bert Kimbrough

Western League scores and postponements report

Western League results show Des Moines seven St Joseph two, Tulsa nine over Joplin two, Omaha Sioux City postponed due to rain, Wichita five Oklahoma City two. Three Eye League games list Evansville three Bloomington six, Terre Haute three Rockford eight, Moline eight Peoria two.

Des Moines St. Joseph Tulsa Joplin Omaha-Sioux City Wichita Oklahoma City Evansville Bloomington Terre Haute Rockford Moline Pevuria

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