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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1915

Page

6

Castles Beat Wakefield In Eleven Innings At Shannon Field

Kluckholm walked nine and allowed ten hits as Castles outlasted Wakefield eight to three in a rainish afternoon marathon at Shannon Field. Key hits from Quincy and Dang propelled the Castles, while Wakefield piling field miscues and wild pitching spurred the winners to the victory.

Shannon Field Speed Boys Kluckholm Collegian Wakefield Jacobs Quincy Castles Louie Trotter Archie Hill Charley Horse Louis Ted Waring Roy Sherer Roy ‘Baxter Nick ‘Kahl Hubert Keupper Frank Dang

Pittfeds Sweep Buffalo In Doubleheader

Pittsburgh defeated Buffalo twice 8 to 5 and 7 to 2 in a twin bill. Allen and Anderson were ineffective in the opener with Barger strong in the later innings. Stovalls led, while Perec and Marshall provided punch in the second game as Pittsburgh won 7 to 2.

Pittfeds Pittsburgh Buffalo Allen Anderson Barger R.H.E. Pittsburgh F. Allen Hearne Berry

Honors even as Brooklyn and Chicago split two games

In Chicago on July 17, Brooklyn and Chicago split a doubleheader. First game ended 7 to 6 in favor of Chicago after Mann's fourth hit drove in the winning run in the ninth. Second game Brooklyn won 5 to 4 on Bradley's fifth inning safe drive. Batteries and box scores listed.

Trotter Buth Wakefield Howard Hillinger Kirsch Chicago Brooklyn Mann Bradley I. O. Rhe

St Louis Beats Baltimore 7 to 4 in Home Game

St Louis used one pitcher and a regular lineup to defeat Baltimore 7 to 4. Crandall allowed seven scattered hits as Baltimore used three starters. Final line: Baltimore 002 000 020 4 12 4. St Louis 100 011 0 7 12 4.

St. Louis Tempins Baltimore Crandall R.h.le Quinn Sages Conley Owens Jacklitsch Crandall and Chapman

Quincy to Be In New Our Ass'n

Duluth hosts Northwestern International regatta with plans to form a midwest and pacific coast rowing association. Clubs include Duluth St. Paul Peoria Grand Rapids Chicago Quincy Detroit and seven from St. Louis plus a new Minneapolis club. Two divisions would separate western and eastern rowing governance.

Duluth Middle West Pacific Coast St. Paul Peoria Grand Rapids Chicago Quincy Detroit St. Louis Minneapolis Western Association National

Western League standings brief note

Lincoln tied 5 5 with St Joseph 2 1 Denver 1 1 Des Moines at Wichita 5 12 Sioux City 6 Topeka 4 Omaha 3

Lincoln St. Joseph Denver Des Moines Wichita Sioux City Topeka Omaha

Many Records Go When Trials Are Held Mucks Gains Honor

Central A. A. U. selects athletes to represent division at Panama-Pacific meet. B. Dismond of U Chicago sets national 440 yard dash record 48.35. Joie Ray of Illinois A.C. breaks mile mark 4 16.2 5. Arlie Macks of Wisconsin twice lowers discus record to 139 ft 8 in and 144 ft 3 in in exhibition. Robert Simpson Missouri wins 120 and 220 hurdles in record times. Lichter Illinois A.C. wins 440 hurdles 56.25. Sol Butler sets broad jump 24 ft 2 1 8 in. New national and central A. A. U. records emerge at Stagg Field.

Chicago Central A. A. U H. L. Smith J.G. Loomis A. Booth B. Dismond L. Campbell U. of Chicago E. Eby C. A.A Jos ‘Ray Illinois A.C P. Graham and Landers E. Knoursch Lee Tallbott Kansas ‘City A. C Arlie Macks U. of Wisconsin Co. W. Bachman Notre Dame A. W. ‘Richards Central States Panama-Pacific Stagg Field University of Chicago Burke Boston A. A University of Wisconsin To. Muller New York Joie Ray Illinois Athletic Club Kiviat Robert Simpson University Missouri Lichter Illinois A.C W. A. Meanix Boston A.A Sol Butler

Speed Boys Battle for First as Castles Rally

Quincy fans and Chamber of Commerce follow the Speed Boys with Castles close behind as Davenport and three road trips loom. Aiming for first, two decisive ifs could lift Quincy to top spot if Moline falters. Journal rivalry adds spice with Baumgarten's umpiring under fire.

Chamber of Commerce Quincy Moline Rockford Register-Gazette Howard Wakefield Baumgarten Rockford Jake Stutz

Burns and Veach Star Tigers Win

Detroit tops Philadelphia 2 in a ninth inning rally as Veach hits a triple and Burns belts a home run off Dauss. J Bush and Dauss duel on six hits each. Sauer-like fielding and timely hits decide a tense pitchers’ battle. Davis features for Philadelphia with lone bid, while Detroit moves ahead late in the game.

Detroit Veach Owen Bush Philadelphia Dauis J. Bush Lapp Daus Davies Burns Names Aero AE Eeseee Walsh Strunk Schang Lajoie Sean Ib Iscs Kopf SS Serseeneaes Ab.r.h,co A.E Vitt Young Cobb Crawford E.s O. Bush Stanage Wash Yeach Dauss J. Buh

Cubs Hand Alexander 4-0 Victory in Philadelphia

Chicago stalled Alexander’s string with a 4-0 win over Philadelphia. Cheney outpitched the ace, who had nine wins and a tie in his previous ten starts. The Cubs plated three runs in the second inning on singles by Saier and Williams, Phélan’s double, and a throwing error on Cheney’s grounder.

Philadelphia Chicago Alexander Cheney Saier Williams Phélan Bancroft Abla HO Fisher Schulte Ewan Zimmerman Eure Phelan Bresnahan C A Pere Ene Vees H.O Ave Byrne Peewee Sea Killifer Mexander Alexan Der Rigler Arid Ehart

Stage Quarrel on Decatur Field

Decatur lost 5 to 4 to Freeport after an eighth inning incident led to a near brawl at Decatur Field. Umpire Hurlburt ejected French of Freeport and amid tensions Powers was relieved in the ninth. Freeport mounted a late rally but fell short. Batteries: Powers, Smith, O'Brien for Decatur. Thomas, Sullivan for Freeport.

Decatur Justice French Freeport Hurlburt Jackson Powers Smith and O'Brien Thomas and Sullivan

Bloomington Boats Champs in pitching duel win

In Bloomington, July 2, 2017, Lucas delivered a sacrifice fly as Bloomington Eagles beat Davenport 2 runs in a tight pitchers’ duel. Ryan and Wilks shut down the visitors after they led early, with a late eighth inning spark. Batteries: W A Mey, Ryan, Reitmeyer.

Bloomington Lucas Ryan Wilks Davenport Ryan Land Reitmeyer

White Hose Beat Boston In Crucial Mix

Rowland's men lose the first of a twin bill as place threats loom. Boston suffered a setback while White Hose seized a key victory amid tense standings and pivotal early-season moves.

White Hose Boston Rowland Bill Brace

Russell blanks Red Sox after Fournier loses first game

In Chicago on July 17, Russell and the White Sox shut out Boston 4 to 0 in the nightcap after Boston won the opener 6 to 4. Fournier’s misplays and an error in the ninth helped Chicago gain momentum. Russell dominated with key hits including Weaver’s single and Collins’ home run.

Chicago Russell Boston Vistors Fournier Thomas Barry Hooper Weaver E. Collins Speaker AB. R. H.o-A Janvrin Anegaden Gainor Hoblitzel Lewis Lf Ove Gardner Vend Dey Oh Eae Oh Amin Sigk Aba Foster T-Neee R.hlo A.E. Murphy Collins Leibold Sieceesae Felsch Schalk Co Seessseees Blackburne Scott Povsesseececes Benz Preeescee Cues Roth C. Caecee LO Sakate Sbbe Feisch Wits Hildebrand O’loughlin

Lavan's Hit Wins Game in Ninth Inning

In St Louis on July 17 the game against New York ended 4 to 3 after Lavan singled with the bases loaded in the ninth, driving in Howard for the deciding run. Pitchers were Warhop and Semprohm? Nanamaker, James, Weilman and Agnew were the battery. The scorecard shows New York 001-100 100-3 and St Louis 60 102 000.

Lavan ST. Louis Howard New.York New. York W ‘Arhop Semobibyy Nanamaker James, Weilman Agnew

Senators Win Pair Over Cleveland In Twin Bill

Washington defeated Cleveland 3 to 2 in the opener and 10 to 4 in the second game on July 17. Boehling struck out ten in the first contest, Shaw fared well in relief in the second after Ayres left in the second inning. Batteries and line scores listed with Harstad Coume and others contributing for Cleveland and Washington sequence showing strong pitching.

Senators Cleveland Washington Boehling Clevelanders Shaw Ayres R.W.E. Washington Henry Walker Jones O'Neill

Chicago Leads Tourney in Olympic Cup Curtain Rise

Chicago finished ahead in the Olympic Cup tourney curtain raiser with Ned Sawyer of Wheaton club leading the effort. Sawyer shot 74 in the morning and 77 in the afternoon to help Chicago district finish four points ahead of California, 651 to 654, securing the $1,000 cap for another year. Western Pennsylvania placed third.

Cleveland Chicago Ned Sawyer Wheaton Club California Western Pennsylvania

Hoerr Retains Central States Tennis Titles in St Louis

Hoerr of St Louis defeated Drummond Jones to win the Central States singles title with scores 6 3, 7 6 2, 4 6. Hoerr and Jones also won the doubles championship title.

Hoerr ST. Louis Mo Rolland Woerr St. Limi Central States Drummond’ Jones Hoere Jones

Yesterday's National League results recap

The report lists yesterday's NL results with long games and rain notes. St Louis 4 New York 5 in 16 innings, New York 2 St Louis 0, Pittsburgh 5 Brooklyn ?, Brooklyn 7 Pittsburgh 3 in 7 innings, Chicago 4 Philadelphia 0, Cincinnati 2 Boston 2.

St. Louis New York Pittsburgh Brooklyn

Baseball scores from early games listed

In the American League results Washington defeated Cleveland 3 to 2 in game one and 10 to 4 in game two. Boston won game one 6 to 4 against Chicago, and game two 10 to 0. Philadelphia beat Detroit 1 to 2, and New York lost to St. Louis 3 to 4.

Washington Cleveland Boston Chicago

Federal League doubleheader results and standings

First game Buffalo 5 Pittsburgh notes. second game Buffalo 2 Pittsburgh. Brooklyn 6 Chicago. Brooklyn 5 Chicago. Newark 3 Kansas City 6 Baltimore 4 St Louis 7.

Federal League Buffalo Pittsburgh Newark Kansas City Baltimore

Baseball scores from midwest league games listed

In Louisville 0 Kansas City 1, Cleveland 5 St Paul 9, Indianapolis Al Milwaukee 9, Columbus 0 Minneapolis 9. The brief roundup records several minor league results with final tallies across four matchups.

American Association Louisville Kansas City Cleveland St. Paul Indianapolis Milwaukee Columbus Minneapolis

Where They Play Today Three-I League Schedule

Three I League matchups listed include Quincy at Davenport Bloomington at Rockford Peoria at Dubuque Decatur at Moline. Each pairing outlines today’s games with host venues across the circuit.

Pet Moline Detent Gaptaaeiwal le Quincy Ee Davenport Decatur Oe Bloomington Peoria Te Orate Ae Eee Rockford Ee Uapetands Freeport Quincy Rockford Peoria Dubuque Decatur Moline

Baseball matchups in the American and National Leagues

In the American League Boston faces Chicago New York meets St Louis Philadelphia confronts Detroit Washington plays Cleveland. In the National League Pittsburgh visits Brooklyn Chicago eyes Philadelphia Cincinnati meets Boston St Louis hosts New York.

Marshalltown Wins Thirteen Inning Central Association Affair

In a long Central Association game at Marshalltown Cedar Rapids led 3 0 through nine and 13 innings. Martini scored the decisive run after Hammerschmidt’s bunt misplayed by Been. Broderick contributed a clutch hit to bring Martini home as Marshalltown edged Cedar Rapids 4 3 in extra play. Batteries Benn Darrow Richardson Hamlerschmide.

Marshalltown Martini Hammerschmidt Broderick Cedar Rapids Benn and Darrow

Waterloons Vanquished in Ninth by Mason City

In Mason City on July 17, Mason City toppled Waterloo after a late rally in the ninth. Prohan was pulled after two runs scored, Whaley earned the win, while Corey was relieved in the eighth allowing two Waterloo runs to close the gap. Final tally unclear due to garbled scoreline. Drohan Whaley Brennan Corey Fitzpatrick Weeks listed as battery.

Quincy Castle Sherer Schoonover Stutz Frank Dang Trotter Waring Rockford Wake Kirsch Castie Jacobs Waterloons Mason City Mazon City Waterloo Prohan Whaley Corey Fitzpatrick H.E. Waterloo Mason City Drohan, Whaley Brennan Weeks

Indians Win Again In Keokuk baseball win

Keokuk, Iowa July 17 Indians beat Clinton five to one in the second game of the series. Keokuk built a four run fourth inning and added another in the seventh. Batteries Carrow and Trumpy for Clinton Milligan Watkins and Brown for Keokuk.

Indians Keokuk Towa Carrow Clinton Clinton Sesseee Trumpy Milligan Watkins Brown

Burlington Takes: Another Win Over Muscatine

Burlington beat Muscatine four to nothing to run its record to four wins in five games. A seventh inning home run by Singleton drove in a run, highlighting the contest. Batteries Miller Rolley Zack ert and Hruska.

Burlington Muscatine Singleton R.H.E Miller Rolley Zackert Hruska

Peorians Lose Another Test to Moline

Peoria loses in a baseball game at home as Moline scores four runs in the first inning and adds a fifth later. Romine is knocked out early. final score shows Moline five, Peoria six with varied errors and pitching changes. Neal Selby Dobbins Romine Jensen Marshall listed as players.

Timely Hitting Leads Champs to Victories

Boston defeated Cincinnati in two close games 3 to 2 and 3 to 2. Schmidt delivered a two base hit with the bases loaded in the ninth of the first game to tie and win. In the second game Morgan, Evers and Magee drove in runs in the seventh inning as Boston pulled ahead.

Boston Cincinnati Schmidt Morgan Evers Connelly Magee

Brooklyn Pirates split two with Pittsburgh in July 17

In Brooklyn, a July doubleheader ended with Pittsburgh taking game one 5 to 3 as Smith yielded a homer a triple and two singles. Brooklyn tied the nightcap 7 to 3 behind Canzelman Cooper and hot innings in the fourth and fifth. Myers scored in the seventh before rain halted the game.

Brooklyn Pittsburgh Pirates Smith Superbas McQuillian O'Mara Canzelman Cooper Myers Sgt. H. ‘E McQuillen Kantlehner Murphy Gibson

Giants Have Big Day In Doubleheader Win Over St Louis

NEW YORK July 17 New York defeated St Louis twice today claiming the first game in sixteen innings four to four and the second two to zero. Giants rallied in the ninth and fifteenth frames scoring off errors a sacrifice and timely hitting. Perritt pitched well in relief of Marquard in the opener and Doak worked the second game with Dooin catching for New York.

Giants New York St Louis Robertson Doyle Fletcher St. Louis Schauer Marquard Perdue Sallee Perritt Doak McGraw Snyder Dagin Ag R.tle New York J Sae Doak Bieders Pérs Rite

Bowman Arrested for Speeding in Automobile

George Bowman was arrested yesterday afternoon by Motorcycle Officer Blackwood who charged that Bowman was speeding in his automobile.

George Bowman Blackwood Bowman Awas

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