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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1917

Page

4

Oregon X Pennsylvanians Clash In 14 Point Win

Oregon toppled Pennsylvania 14 to 0 in a muddy gridiron clash at Cal. Jan 2. Oregon capitalized on PA fumbles in the third period as Huntington kicked two goals and Tegart, Parsons added the TDs amid a steady Oregon march.

Abadena Cal University of Oregon University Pennsylvania Bisio Berry Beckett Oregon Steenter Huntington Tégart S. Huntington Parsons Mitchell L. E Crane Beckett Teewes Mathews Snyder L. G Henning Risley L. Wray Spelly -Seeeee RK. G Ertresvaag Bartlett Berry Rerefree Kienhold Minnesota Smith Michigan Witmer Harvard Wells Chicago Touchdown Tegert Regan Williams C. Cook Quigley Bryant Bell Titzel Mathews

Woodward Opens Amateur Golf Debate In New York Meeting

Frank L. Woodward, president of the United States Golf Association, says the amateur question will be decided at the annual meeting in New York. He argues golf is either sport for sport's sake or sport for gain, with Francis Quinnet Sullivan and Paul Tewksbury at issue over alleged sporting goods business ties.

Denver United. States Golf Association New Y York Frank L. Woodward Woodward Francis Quinnet John L. Sullivan Paul Tewksbury Massachusetts Association

Foley Co. remedy order form ad with pills and compounds

An old advertisement urges readers to enclose five cents and mail to Foley Co for a trial package. It lists Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for bronchial coughs and colds, Foley Kidney Pills for back and kidney issues, and Foley Cathartic tablets as a cleansing laxative. Miller & Arthur Drug Co. handles the order.

Foley& Co Sheffield Ave Chicago Ill Foley Miller & Arthur Drug Co

List of champions across sports including boxing finish

A fragmented list names champions in canoeing chess fencing football golf gymnastics hockey polo rowing sailing and more with multiple cities and clubs. The report ends with a Buffalo, New York boxing note: Jack Britton defends welterweight title against Jimmy Duffy, delivering knockdowns in rounds seven and nine.

Leo Iriede Asseveesenee Hugh Henderson Jimanuel Lasker Alfred E. Sauer Chas Voorhees Abtod Ghae Te Navy Eeveess Pittsburgh Eesseeeess Ohio State Charles Evans Jr Charles Evans, Jr Alexa Stirling James M. Barnes Aeveees Es Peter Hol Pesceeneeee Harvard Boston A. A. Motor Goat Disturber IV Edwin Baker Napoleon Direct Great Neck Long Island Meadowbrook Iti Stanley Mortimer Peips Jay Gould Edward Clark Thomas J. Rooney Ernest Barry Syracuse Duluth I. F Wulf Philip Miller Anton O'Lickey E.R. Egiington Andrew ‘Olson veseeeeess-Lienry Hall Eevene- Haverford Bethlehem Eric S. Winton Walter A. Kinsella Michael McDermott Princeton R. Norris Williams Johnston-Griffin Athletics Amnatuer Avery Brundage Cynthia Wesson Eddie O'Donnell Boston Red Sox Billiards Edward Gardner Frank Thoma Thoma Marinee Johnny Kilbane Mola Bjurstedt Benjamin Leston Turloo Commodore Barrys Sam’ Sehliman Jess Willard Iid Williams Bjurstedt-Wagner H. A Duffy Buffalo N. Y Jack Britton Jimmy Duffy Britton

Burns Outfights Moore In Five Round Bout

Frankie Burns of Jersey City outfought Pat Moore of Memphis in a ten round bout lasting five rounds here in Albany. Moore took three rounds by a shade and two were even in a competitive lightweight display delivered Monday night.

Burns Moore Albany N. Y Frankie Burns Jersey City Pat Moore Memphis

Governors to Speak at Lincoln Memorial University

Governors of Kentucky Virginia and Tennessee will deliver welcome addresses at the Cumberland Gap Lincoln Memorial University memorial celebration. The event runs February 10 11 and 12 and is expected to attract notable attendees.

Lincoln New. York Kentucky Virginia Tennessee Cimberland Gap Lincoln Mmorial University Cumberland Gap Tenn

No Legal Bouts For Michigan Governor Says

Governor elect Sleeper announced he would veto any bill legalizing prize boxing in Michigan. He warned he had not supported boxing and pledged to block such legislation. Despite the stance, several New Year's Day bouts in the state were expected to proceed under county ratification policies.

Lansing Mich Michigan Elect Sleeper New Yar's

Strangler Lewis Edges Santel in Weight Advantage Bout

Strangler Lewis of Kentucky holds roughly a 40 pound edge over Pacific coast heavyweight champion Addkad Santel in a return match in San Francisco. Santel weighs 185 pounds and the winner faces Joe Stecher of Nebraska on February 22 for the world heavyweight title.

Strangler Lewis Santel San’ Francisco Strangler’ Lewis Kentucky Addkad Santel Pacific Coast Joe Stecher Nebraska

Langford Edges Johnson In 12 Round Boxing Bout

Sam Langford of Boston was awarded a referee's decision over Jim Johnson of New York in a 12 round heavyweight bout in Kansas City. After even opening four rounds Langford dominated the later rounds scoring two knockdowns. Both fighters listed as negro heavyweights.

Sam Langford Johnson Kansas City Boston Jim Johnson New York Langford Johnson

White Knocks Out Donahue in Sixth Round Bout

Charley White stopped Harry Donahue of Peoria Illinois in the sixth round of a ten round fight here Monday afternoon at Rochester New York.

Donahue K. O Rochester N. Y Charley White Harry Donahue Peoria

Dillon Wins

Dayton report states Jack Dillon defeated Bob Mohn on Monday afternoon in Ohio.

Magnates Gather for Sesshin in Cincinnati

Baseball men from across the country converge for the annual meeting of the national baseball commission in Cincinnati. A special owners’ meeting for the class AA leagues aims to press for abolishing drafting of players from class AA. Johnson of the American League signals likely denial. Officers to be elected with Herrmann and Bruce expected to be reelected. Tearney of the Three-I league to present minor league redistricting plan.

Cincinnati National Basebal Commission Supreme Court of Baseball Johnson August Herrmann John E. Bruce Chicago American League Commission Thomas J. Hickey The American Asociation A. R. Tearney Three-I League Tearney

Darcy On Stage Fifteen Weeks and $75000 Salary

New York, Jan 2. Les Darcy reportedly signed away all rights to himself by contract with producer Freeman Bernstein for fifteen weeks paying $75,000. Bernstein says a renewal option for twenty five weeks exists. Darcy and others dispute the deal and indicate plans for boxing bouts plus vaudeville with Al McCoy or Jack Dion as possible first opponents.

New York Les Darcy Freeman Bernstein Pugilist Bernstein Darcy Richard Rickard Bernsetin al McCoy Jack Dion

Australian Witnesses First Bout in America

In Brooklyn, Les Darcy watched his first American ring contest as Billy Miske faced George Brown in a ten round bout. Brown prevailed after tough exchanges with Miske, while other matches includedBattling Levinsky vs Gunboat Smith and Mike O'Dowd’s win over Johnny Alberts. Bennie Leonard could be matched with Richie Mitchell in a Cleveland bout.

New York Les Darcy America Brooklyn Billy Miske George Brown Chicago St. Paul Miske Darcy Australia Levinsky Smith Mike O'Dowd Johnny Kid”) Alberts Elizabeth N. J Johnny Coulon Joe Wagner Coulon

Jeff Smith Wins Middleweight Bout on Points

Baltimore date shows Jeff Smith, European middleweight champion, defeated Frank Mantell of Dayton, Ohio in a 15 round bout on points. Result confirms Smith as the winner in a Monday Toronto? event.

Jeff Smith Baltimore Europe Mondday Frank Mantell Dayton

Illinois Wesleyan 20 Wabash 32 in Crawfordsville game

Illinois Wesleyan trailed Wabash 32 to 20 at Crawfordsville as the Little Titans struggled on the road. Wabash led from the opening tip and held on for the win behind solid defense and steady shooting.

Shore Bloomington, MI Illinois Wesleyan Wabash Crawfordaville

Dr King’s New Discovery Promoted As Cold Remedy

Painful coughs and colds are advertised as eased by Dr King’s New Discovery a soothing remedy with pine balsams and mild laxative ingredients. A bottle is suggested for winter cold and grippe with druggist price of 60 cents.

Dr. King

Amusements Today Offers Variety at Helena Theaters

In Helena Montana January 2 Samuel V Stewart Democrat began a second term as Governor. The Amusements Today column lists era entertainment options including Orpheum Musical Comedy Pictures with Anne Murray in The Pictur e Belasco George Walsh in The Mediator Princess Wilfred Lucas and Con stance Talmadge in Microscope Mystery Savoy Grim Justice with Florence Trumer Gem His First False Step Luke the Rank Impostor Family The Gove Hermit Quincy The Folly of Sin Montena and more presented at local theatres.

Orpheum Anne Murray Ir” Belasco George Walsh Princess Wilfred Lucas Constance Talmadge Montena Helena Mont Samuel V. Stewart Montana

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