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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1916

Page

8

Grand Chimes Wins Tavern Stake at North Randall

Grand Chimes, the Cleveland trotter from Louisiana, wins the Tavern Stake at North Randall under the Devereux plan, proving himself among the season’s best. Busy Lassie nosed ahead in the final heat. Adele Block fills third as Tommy Murphy’s stable dominates the Fasig open three year old trot event.

Cleveland Louisiana North Randall Tavern Devereux Busy Lassie Siliko Wierlen Adele Block J Malcolm Forbes McDonald Denate Peter Mount Peter the Great Kentucky Chimes Edman Cox Don Don Cale Valentine Brisac Leonor McKinney Colonel Riser Peter Dis

Reds Break Even With Philadelphia in DH Split

In Cincinnati the Reds split a doubleheader with Philadelphia. The Phillies won the first game 6 0 while the Reds took the nightcap 6 3. First game featured Alexander and Killifer behind the plate and Toney Moseley Wingo in the attack. second game saw Demaree Meyer McQuillan Burns Schulz and Wingo held to seven hits.

Cincinnati Philadelphia R.ww.e Alexander Killifer Toney Moseley Wingo R.W.E. Philadelphia Demaree, Meyer, McQuillan Burns Schulz

The Fortune Hunter at the Orpheum Pleases Crowd

The Orpheum presented The Fortune Hunter Thursday night with Nat Duncan leading as a restless suitor in a small town. Finch drew praise for his mature performance, Tolson shone in Betty, Williams stood out as the clever village constable, and the production impressed with notable scenery and effects. Matinee Saturday and Sunday, then a final Sunday night show.

Orpheum Players Orpheum Theater Nat Duncan Mr. Finch Sam Miss Tolson Betty Mr Williams

Detroit Wins In Thirteenth Inning Over Boston

Detroit trounced Boston in an 18 inning game, winning 3 to 2. Key moments include Cobb's infield hit, Ruth's pitching, and miscues shaping a marathon night at the plate.

Detroit Boston Ruth Gainer Cobb

Cedar Rapids Beats Ottumwa In Tight Iowa Game

Cedar Rapids defeated Ottumwa 8 to 6 in an action packed, rough contest in Ottumwa Iowa. Batteries were Menzener and Newcomer for Cedar Rapids while Blunk and Lindsey worked for Ottumwa.

Cedar Rapids Ottumwa Iowa Menzener Newcomer Blunk Lindsey

The Fortune Hunter and Open Track Vie in Amusements Today

Amusements Today lists multiple theater offerings and stars: Orpheum features The Fortune Hunter with The Shepherd presented at Bijou by Mildred Morrison, Belasco stages Notorious Gallagher or his Wonderful Triumph with William Nigh, Savoy showcases Gloria's Romance led by Billie Burke and Henry Kolker, Gem Mutual Weekly presents two comedies, Colonial offers The Purple Maze, Quincy Triangle presents The Green Swamp, Princess stars Dustin Farnum in David Garrick, H er Wayward Sister with Helen Gibson in Open Track, Vernon Howe Bailey contributes Rome sketches, and Star advertises Matrimonial Martyr.

Belasco William Nigh Gallagher Trumph Savoy Billie Burke Henry Kolker Gloria Gem Mutual Weekly P Dustin Farnum David Garrick Helen Gibson Vernon Howe Bailey Rome

Marshalltown Triumphs Over Mason City 4-1 in Seventh Inning Rally

In Marshalltown Iowa on July 21 five seventh inning hits aided by an error and slow fielding to give Marshalltown a 4-1 win over Mason City. The Line score shows Mason City 1, Marshalltown 4 with a late rally in the seventh. Batteries Corey Weeks Penner Snow.

Marshalltown Mason City Iowa Corey Weeks Penner Snow

Muscatine Triumphs 4 Clinton 2 In Hard Fight

Muscatine won a tight game over Clinton 4 to 2 on Thursday. Timely hitting helped overcome Clinton’s seven errors as the Pilots secured the victory in Muscatine.

Muscatine Clinton Iowa

Unclear high school baseball game notes with errors

Fragmentary score line shows Muscatine and Canton with unclear innings and battery details. Names Flanagan Hruska Drohan Brown appear as pitchers or players in a mangled OCR fragment.

Kies Muscatine Canton Flanagan and Hruska Drohan and Brown

Workmen's Compensation Aimed at Quick Settlements

Senvor Hull helped pass Workmen's Compensation to set the amount due to workers injured while serving contractors. The act avoids damage suits and seeks prompt settlements of rightful claims for workingmen.

Senvor Hull Conitroyvers

Hull for Governor in Illinois Fight Against Combine

The Thompson spoilsmen of Cook County rally behind a former congressman as a Combine candidate for governor. They wield proxies and aim to ride into control, while Hull would stand as a corrective, proving honest leadership and representative government if chosen. Hull’s leadership is urged as the needed alternative to the Combine and Lorimer-influenced faction.

Illinois Morton D. Hull Hull Cook County Peoria Villas Springfield House of Representatives Mr. Hull Chicago Hughes Republican Party of S. Hull

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