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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1919
Page
8
Speech recalls soldiers in France praised as “an army of clean men” who embodied democratic ideals and fostered friendship with free peoples. He notes American troops as peacemakers, the duty to help, and the world’s hopeful view of America in shaping lasting, just peace.
New York, July 9. The Nationals returned home Tuesday and defeated St Louis 8 to 1 as Benton held the Cardinals to three hits. Giants bats exploded in the sixth inning with Doak charged for five runs on four singles and Zimmerman’s triple.
Indianapolis 6-10-2, Toledo 4-2-3, Moline 9. Broomington 1. Fivansville 4, Rockford 5, Terre Haute 8, Peoria 3.
In Boston, the Red Sox won 9 to 2 in the opener while Cincinnati took the nightcap 4 to 3. Rudolph limited Cincinnati to scattered hits, aside from one inning in game one. Boston rallied late in game two but fell short. Batteries were Elller and Rariden for Boston, Nehf for Cincinnati. Second game score 7 to 2 with Erller and Rariden behind.
Springfield July 9 The new game law effective July 1 revises fish laws and changes license fees for commercial fishermen. It sets a closed season for nets and seines from April 1 to June 11, extending the period by fifteen days. The old law closed April 1 to June 30. The measure, enacted by the fifty‑first general assembly, was approved by the state department of fish and game, headed by Ralph Bradfield. Opposition comes from sportsmen who favored spring duck shooting. Resident and nonresident hunting licenses cost $1. Trappers pay $1 annually. Quail season runs November 10 to December 10. mourning doves Sept 1 to Sept 30. Prairie chickens Oct 20–31. pheasants Oct 1–31. Squirrels July 1 to December 1. rabbits Nov 1 to Jan 31. License blanks have been issued and will be distributed to county city and village clerks soon.
In Cleveland Ohio July 9 a large crowd attended the Grand Circuit harness racing at North Randall with several records set Two year old trotters produced a world mark in the half mile dash Mr Dudley driven by Lyman Brusie clocked 1 02 35 The Fasig three year old trot Abbie Putney went 2 06 12 The 2:12 class pacing saw Flora A leading with Minor Hal and others The card also listed entries including O Oro Lou Miss Abbe Brino Big Frank D Admiral Nelly Ross Billy Arlington Pat Carmody Direct C Burnett Rex DeForest and others starting.
Cleveland won the last game of the series from St. Louis 4 to 2. The Browns had four of nine hits in the second inning aided by errors by Austin and Tobin. Batteries Bagby and ONeill for Cleveland Koob Wright and Severeid for St. Louis.
Toledo July 9 Promoter Tex Rickard announced unofficial gate receipts for the Dempsey Willard heavyweight title bout on July 4 totaling about 452000 with attendance between 20000 and 21000. He noted all $60 seats sold and nearly all $850 seats filled while the cheaper $10 seats underperformed leading to a smaller crowd than capacity. Revenue agents will verify war tax due.
Charles Lee Weems of the local golf team posted a 38 for the first nine holes in the Decatur qualifying rounds as eight Illinois city teams competed. George Craig of Galesburg held the top 18 hole total with 83. In tennis, Busher of Decatur beat Nreiland of Galesburg and Warner of Decatur eliminated Chester Poling.
Kalamazoo Michigan hosts the year’s only Grand Circuit meeting July 14 with four main purses totaling 10 000 and multiple nominations across sprint trotters and pacers. Notables include Napolean Direct and Pivectum J in the free-for-all pace and strong fields for the Paper Mills and Columbia Hotel events.
The speaker recalls a generous welcome as representative, noting how America’s true character impressed the world. He reflects on the belief that the nation was seen as selfish or devoted to material interests, yet observed a vision of liberty and peace surpassing prior dreams. He praises the men sent overseas who carried them across the waters to Europe.
A Sidney event features a famous New Orleans jazz band performing Thursday night July 10 at 8 15 PM. The article also notes a trivia line about tortoise shells actually coming from sea turtles.
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