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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1916
Page
5
In a preview and comparison, Jess Willard dominates Jack Dillon on height weight and reach plus experience, signaling clear edge ahead of their anticipated boxing match. Willard's size and ring savvy project a decisive advantage for the heavyweight bout.
New York reports Moran predicts a tougher challenge for Willard than Dillon as the two prepare for a ten round bout on March 17 in Pittsburgh. Moran, height weight and reach advantage loom despite Willard’s massive frame, and both fighters near equal in age. Moran vows to push Willard, while Willard’s reach and power could seal a title shot as the veteran champion resumes ring duties.
Federal suit withdrawn permits celebration of Cleveland club and postpones the American League schedule meeting by a week. President Tener and associates greet two new club presidents Percy D Haughton and Charles Weeghman at the session. Brooklyn’s Ebbets proposes a revision to draft rules to aid second division clubs. Discussions expected on pausing player limit and other outstanding proposals from December meeting.
Baseball club owners and National League patrons gather in New York to mark the league’s birthday with a Waldorf Astoria reception and the reconvened meeting for adopting the 19xx playing schedule.
A fragmented account recalls Keokuk’s early baseball era with teams like the Red Stockings and Golden Iron Men. The piece covers a season opener struggled by Keokuk against Chicago and Boston, a string of losses, high error counts, and a memorable catch game as fans followed the season with interest.
Aged ad copy warns that coughs and colds are not harmless, citing statistics that a third of people die from a lung ailment. It promotes Dr Kings New Discovery as a tested remedy, used for 44 years, to bolster the body against cold germs and prevent bronchial and lung diseases.
Quincy hosts a revival of bowling as players and fans flood centers like Labor Temple Turner Hall South Park Garden Turner Hall and St Boniface clubs. Some 400 bowlers compete while hundreds follow matches, signaling a new excitement after baseball season.
The Minneapolis event attracts teams from Canada and Europe, with a record number of entrants nearing 250. Officials expect 12 days of rounds as schedules and venues in St Paul and nearby areas prepare for the multi-day tournament.
Palmyra fought hard as Shelbina held control most of the game with standout guard play. Sutter and Muldrew did heavy scoring for Shelbina while Moss and Gres starred for Palmyra in a closely contested district matchup.
The Federal league suit alleging violation of federal anti trust laws against organized baseball was dismissed by Judge Lan dis in Chicago on motion by the Federal league. The withdrawal followed the peace terms with other leagues and left open the right to pursue damages or Clayton act remedies.
Milbert defeats Hageman in a 30 game championship series at Tan Man Alleys. The match featured Milbert and Red dlageman from Quines’s cracs bowlers with Milbert edging ahead by a 16 point margin in the second series. Final scores shown include Hageman 172, 174, 169 and Milbert 167, 172, 208 across the ten game segments. The last ten games will continue next Sunday at Puntac hall.
An unsigned clipping records a bowling match at Tansman’s Alleys. Scores cited include 14, 234, 142, 150, 180, 167 for one team and 170, 177, 172, 166 for Ottawa with a grand total around 2,037.
An editorial denounces wholesale denouncement of medicines and praises reputable physicians. It cites Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as an example claimed to alleviate women's ailments and support medical work beyond physician care.
In the Salem Neat league the Wildfires secured a three game sweep over Neo 2, with three competitive yet decisive wins noted. The report mentions scores and standings, highlighting a busy season and ongoing league tensions.
The New York Nationals announced Monday they acquired outfielder Edward Resch from Marty Lincla of the Federal League. Resch was a leading player with the New York club last season in the Federal League.
Amusements Today lists theater titles and showings including Path Orpheum Varndesiile pictures and Colonit directory items. The release notes Milty Medetsie for Ter Crre cat tir and Tanie a Lady, with Savov Phe Penitents and The shabbees and Toayave Rescue also mentioned along with The Tite Guard.
Representative Padgett claimed three ships the Oklahoma Nevada and Pennsylvania were referenced in talks about preparedness plans. The speaker warned delays threaten the region as authorities press for timely authority and action amid tense remarks.
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