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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1917

Page

11

Fourteenth inning stalemate in Chicago Boston tilt

Chicago and Boston fought 14 innings to a 5-5 draw as darkness halted play. Boston scored on Agnew's walk and Walsh's triple, Chicago tied on Risberg's triple and Lynn misplay. Key hits included Scott Collins Gainer Walsh and Risberg, with multiple players advancing on errors and steals.

Chicago Boston Agnew Ruth Walsh Risberg Lynn Faber Danforth Scott J. Collins Gainer Jackson E. Collins Thomas Hooper Gardner Weaver Barry Leonard Schalk Dineen O'Loughlin Ab.r.h.o E Walsh Rf Barry Hoblitzel Aemee Gardner Eeneer Lewis Walker Pevesfrees P . Wee Cicago R.ho Collins Eaver Eeesee van Jackson If Orewae Felsch Ernese Gandil Ib Loon Atv Murphy Ease

Harper Holds Browns to Five Hits in 5 0 Win

Harper kept St Louis to five hits as Washington bats chased Rogers in the fifth, winning 5 to 0. Washington tallied in the first, sixth, and eighth frames to seal the victory. Harper and Ainsmith combined for the shutout while Rogers, Hamilton, Koob, and Severeid worked for St Louis.

Harper Browns ST. Louis Rogers Washington R.H.E. Washington Ainsmith Rogers, Hamilton, Koob and Severeid

Races Called Off at Bald Win Park Amid Low Interest

Racing events at Bald win Park were canceled due to insufficient interest in jumpers. Most horses diverted to Griggsville Illinois Valley fair, which runs Tuesday through Friday. A special Wabash train will transport attendees from Quincy, departing 9:10 AM and returning at 8:25 PM.

Baldwin Park Griggsville Ilinois Valley Fair Griggsville Fair Quincy Riggsville Wabash

Reds Rout Robins In Open Doubleheader Victory

Cincinnati outclassed Brooklyn in both games, 6 to 2 and 9 to 1, as Cadore and Pfeffer were knocked out early. Milius impressed in relief, Zach Wheat injured turning second, and Cadore Pfeffer and Smith named in the selective draft alongside Eller.

Brooklyn Cincinnati Cadore Pfeffer Milius Binghampton Zach Wheat Smith Eller

National league batting chase tight in unofficial stats

Walter Cruise of St Louis and Ea Roush of Cincinnati tied for top average at .331 as unofficial figures list team hitting at .331. Roush has 124 total bases from 124 hits in 78 games, while Cruise has 131 bases from 98 hits.

Cardinals Win Double Bill in Philadelphia

Hard hitting gave St. Louis victory in both games Saturday with scores 7 to 5 and 5 to 3. In the first game, Ames Doak Horstman and Gonzales led St. Louis against Philadelphia's Rixey Lavender and Killifer. The second game saw Watson Horstman Snyder and Oeschger prevail over Oeschger Bender and Burns as St. Louis plated seven runs to Philadelphia's three.

Philadelphia St. Louis R.H.E. St. Louis Ames Doak Horstman Gonzales Rixey Lavender Killifer Watson, Horstman and Snyder Oeschger, Bender Bums

Baseball Averages Stir as Speakers Phillies and Cobb Lead

Chicago July 22 Tris Speaker retains second in the American League with a .343 average as Cleveland outs Sisler of St. Louis. Ty Cobb shows the way at .378 while Amos Strunk competes for scoring honors with fifty nine. Cobb has 120 hits and 187 total bases in 85 games. Pipp tops with six home runs. Detroit leads team batting at .254 and several players post high ER averages across teams.

Chicago Tris Speaker Cleveland Star Sisler St. Louis Ty Cobb Amos Strunk Philadelphia Cobb Chapman Cleveland Pipp New York Detroit Speaker Lister Ramier McInnis Baker Heiman C. Milan Washington Veach ER Cicotte Bagby Leonard Boston Mays Jones Case Scott S. Coveleskie Ruth Russell Sbz Sothoren Dumont

Indians Top Athletix 2 1 In Pitchers Duel

Cleveland defeated Philadelphia 2 to 1 in a pitchers battle as Klepfer excelled. Noyes pitched for Philadelphia with Shang catching, while Klepfer and Billings connected for Cleveland. Score by clubs shows Philadelphia 001 000 010 and Cleveland 002 100 60.

Cleveland Philadelphia Klepfer Noyes R.hle Shang Billings

Western League standings item from Joplin to Denver

Joplin 040 Des Moines 22.0 Wichita 7-93 Omaha 4-102 St. Joseph 4-105 Lincoln 67-7 Denver 4146 Sioux City 7-11-5 leading to a compact standings snapshot for the Western League with several team scores and records.

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

Quincy Resort Taking Shape as Top Vacation Spot

Quincy earns praise as a premier vacation retreat with growing hotel options and leisure amenities. Visitors cite scenic views, friendly service, and affordable packages drawing families and retirees alike to extended stays and weekend getaways.

Quincy touted by Chicago Travel Bureau as summer resort

A Chicago Travel Bureau recommendation lifts Quincy’s profile as a summer vacation destination along the Mississippi River. A patron sought quiet resort ideas and asked for information. Secretary C F Perry of the Chamber of Commerce replied with Quincy’s advantages and suitable weeklong itineraries.

Quincy Chicago Travel Bureau C. F. Perry Chamber of Commerce Mississippi River Battergon Perry

Oldfield Beats DePalma in Narragansett Speedway Meet

Providence July 22 Barney Oldfield won two of three races from Ralph DePalma at Narragansett speedway. Oldfield took the 25 mile race in 22 minutes 54 3 4 seconds and the 10 mile race in eight minutes 14 15 seconds. DePalma won the 15 mile race in 13 minutes 51 35 seconds. Oldfield’s ten mile time broke the park record of nine minutes 2 5 seconds set by DePalma in 1915.

Providence, R. I Barney Oldfield Ralph DePalma Narragansett Speedway Oldfield DePalma Eddie Rickenbacher

Tigers Sweep Yankees In Split Twin Bill

Detroit swept a doubleheader against New York on July 22 winning 4 to 3 in ten innings and 11 to 2. Bush starred in the opener with three runs and a key RBI as Peckinpaugh was ejected for disputing a call at second. Batteries Love Waters vs James Cunningham Stanage. Monroe Russell Shawkey Nanamaker Mitchell Stanage.

Detroit New York Bush Peckinpaugh R.H.E Love and Waters James Cunningham Stanage Monroe Russell Shawkey Nanamaker Mitchell

Brilliant pitching, errors drop contest in tenth

Grimes of Pittsburgh pitched masterful ball despite poor support, but Pittsburgh fell to New York 4 to 3 in the tenth. Batteries: Grimes and Schmidt for Pittsburgh. Sallee and Rariden for New York.

New York Grimes Pittsburgh Ubs R. HE Schmidt Sallee and Rariden

Boston Defeats Cubs 2 1 Amid Maranville's Stellar Fielding

Boston won 2 to 1 as Chicago outhit the home team. Demaree's pass to Iarnes loaded the bases for Boston's first run in the second inning, and Smith hit a homer to right center for the go ahead tally in the fourth. Chicago tied it on Mann's single, steal of second, and Williams' triple in the fourth.

Boston Chicago Maranville Demaree Iarnes Smith Mann Williams AB. R Eebeas Powell Ereee Eenes Kelley Ib Khonetchy Eene Smith See Rawlings Ween Tragresser Catagea Barnes Peeonenes Naiseserine Aetna Sear Doyle Tragresser Rawlings Demarce Hendrix

Parish League contest today between St Peter's and St John's

Parish League game at League Park features St Peter's and St John's this afternoon at 3 30. The 12 inning July 4 meeting produced a 1 0 run, with Elzie likely starting for St Peter's and L Winking on the mound for St John's. Niewman may pitch if Elzie falters as strikeout leaders Pather Hohl notes added schedule games require strong patronage.

St. Peter’s St. John’s St. Peter's Elzie L. Winking Tom Lenane Niewman Pather Hohl

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