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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1915

Page

6

Plow Boys Rally To Defeat Quincy In One-Run Bout

Moline, Til July special. Quincy lefty Graham and Selby pitched well but the Speed Boys managed only one hit and fell 3 to 1. Al Cummings started for Quincy, White sparked the offense with a single and a triple, while Hughes' club tied late on walks and a sacrifice fly.

Moline Til Ouincy Speed Boys Lefty Graham Selby Quincy Sherer Castle Frank Dang Kahi Galvin Dangerous Hughes al. Cummings Falk White Davis Dang Pettigrew Beelers Jenkins Heelzla Staley Boi Tiams Satan” Stutz Ree HW O. Ale Ae Ee WwWhite Rey Arreiee Davi Stale Abe Ead Hmughes Dobbins Graham Seas Seiler Ablrotlo Vo Tree Se Reay Dang Sherer Stutz Peete Rae Kahl Galvin Ib Rain Stew Poelzle Innmngs Dowble Golvin Cum- Innes Etsy Graham Cummines

Quincy Baseball Club Faces Move to Sustain Interest

Quincey chamber leaders plan a special meeting to decide action to keep the Speed Boys in Quincey, backed by Oscar Shannon and George Levi. The push includes ticket sales and boosting the club, while denials eliminate a Three-I league franchise, amid a lively mix of local fan intrigue and roster chatter.

Chamber George D Levi Quincy Chamber of Commerce Quinceyans Oscar W. Shannon Club Quincy Baseball Club Shannon Quincey Speed Boys Oscar

Peoria Wins Tight 11-5 In Rockford Test Of Nerve

In Rockford Peoria captures a 11-5 win after and extra inning threat, scoring one run in the Twelfth to clinch. Huttersen Crabb Sullivan Carlson Gard feature in a game with late twists and fielding miscues by Rockford.

Rpockford Peoria Rockford R. WE Huttersen Crabb Sullivan Carlson and Gard

Davenport Defeats Decatur In Low-Scoring Baseball Tilt

In Davenport July game, Decatur led early but Davenport outlasted them 6 to 2. Key pitchers Kirmayer and OBrien held the lineup while Gould and OBrien contributed at the plate.

Bloomington Triumphs Over Treeport In Close Tilt

In Freeport on July 22 Bloomington defeated Treeport by a narrow margin in a pioneers' battle. Bloomington 001 000 100 two runs. Freeport 100 000 000 one run. Batteries Richmond and ONeil. Cummings and Kerns.

Freeport Til Richmond Cummings Bloomington Treeport Floomington O'Neil Kerns

Macon Players Given Their Slips

Auburn news reports secretary John Ho Farrell announces that due to Macon Ga club default its players are released from being subject to draft sale or reservation. Other notices set Aug deadlines for optional agreements and prohibit sale or release to major league clubs after August 26.

Auburn John Ho. Farrell National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues Macon National ‘Association

Evans and Sawyer coast in Western Amateur semis

Chicago stars Chick Evans and Ned Sawyer dominated their matches at the Western Amateur on Mayfield course. Sawyer beat Jack Neville 10 and 9 with a 72 medal score, tying a course record. Evans defeated Guy A. Miller 4 and 3. Jim Standish and H. P. Bing ham won their rounds, setting up Evans vs Sawyer and Standish vs Bing ham in tomorrow's semi finals amid favorable weather and excellent course conditions.

Cleveland Chick” Evans Ned Sawyer Evans Schwyer Jimmy Standish H. P. Bingham Sawyer Neville W. C Fownes, Jr Pittsburg Evans Miller Detroit Standish Binkham

Brown Holds Baltimore to 3 Swats Wins

CHICAGO July 22 Brown held Baltimore to three hits while timely batting gave Chicago a 3 to 1 victory. Manager Knabe was expelled for arguing with Umpire John Miullin in his first Federal League game. Batteries Johnson Conley and Jacklitsch Brown Clemons.

Chicago Brown Baltimore Knabe John Miullin RK. I. E Johnson Conley Jacklitsch Clemons

Kelley’s Homer Secures Pittsburgh Win Over Newark

Pittsburgh defeated Newark 3 to 1 after Kelly hit a homer in the sixth inning. The game featured a late Newark rally that tied the score in the previous inning before Pittsburgh pulled ahead. Batteries were Reulbach and Rariden for Newark and Allen and Berry for Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Newark Kelly Reulbach Rariden Allen and Berry

Ammunition Committee Formed to Aid Italian Army

Rome July 22 The special committee of technical experts appointed to secure adequate ammunition supplies for the Italian army held its first Milan meeting. Modeled on English and French bodies it aims at close cooperation between military authorities and arms makers to resolve issues quickly and to assist factories converting to munitions production.

Rome Milan England France

Lost item moment prompts Whig lost ad call

After the discovery of a missing item such as a watch parasol or any personal belonging the notice urges calling The Whig to place a Lost advertisement. The guidance emphasizes reporting promptly to maximize recovery chances via the newspaper notice.

The Whig

Pop Geers Wins Both Big Events At North Randall

Cleveland track notes celebrate Pop Geers sweeping two top trots at North Randall. He guided The Guide to win Tavern Steak and then St Fresco to triumph in the 2:17 trot, with notable performances by Lettie Lee and other entrants. Geers also led in the 2:20 class pace and multiple heats, while The Proof and Strafford showed strong showings.

Cleveland Geers North Randall Pop Ben White Lettie Lee St. Fresco Strafford Pat Carmody al Stanley Whitehead Hal Plexe John H.b’ G Coppy Virginia G Grace Cneale Mariott Peutted Peter the Great Lettie Lee B m White Br m (Devitt Tod Temple Roy Miller Mary Warren Precious Crescens the Toddle Mont ‘Ferris Sadie S Dick Watts Brooklyn Hall Red Eno St Fresco B. H San Francisco

Riot at Bruins Game Ends Chase After Evers Incident

A riot broke out at a Bruins game as a brawl involving players and fans escalated after an umpire Quigley allegedly poked at Evers. Quigley fled the field while pursued by the distressed crowd, leading to police intervention and game disruption.

Heinie Zim Canned by Umpires After Batmen Feat

Boston tops Chicago in a wild game as Maranville and Gowdy execute a double steal. Zimmerman is ejected for protesting and umpire Quigley allegedly shoves captain Everson. Pierce, Bresnahan, and Evers contribute to a late Boston rally, with wild pitches and errors shaping the tense matchup.

Boston Chicago Maranville Zimmerman Gowdy Whaling Pierce Bresnahan Quigley Everson Evers Moran Rfw Weeees Fitzpatrick Bean Levec Ers Magee Schmidt Ibo Smith Tod Bucalpl Ragan Hughes J. Shannon Whaling Ecole Pec Bie Peebles Rudolph Ask Ee Fisher Phelan Egan Emslie

North Side Boat Club sees modest regatta costs

At a regatta committee meeting the North Side Boat Club reviewed recent Central States regatta expenditures. The board believed the club will not incur major losses from the big meet. A full report will be given later. A forthcoming annual fish fry is planned in Missouri at last year's site and is expected to attract a large crowd for an enjoyable event.

North Side Boat Club North Siders Missouri

Tiz for sore tired feet in old ad style

An old advertisement touts TIZ as the remedy for sore tired feet with claims of relief from burning swelling and corns. It promises instant relief and shoe size reduction for a quarter, urging readers to try TIZ for year round foot comfort.

Schneider Nearly Wins Two Veiled Games For Cincinnati

In Philadelphia on July 22, Schmidt pitched two full games for Cincinnati against the Phillies. Cincinnati won the first game 6 to 2, and Philadelphia took the second 3 to 1. Batteries listed as Schneider and Clark for Cincinnati with Mayer Tin cup and Nillifer behind them in the first game. in the second, Schneider Lear McKenery and Clark faced Demaree and Burns.

Pimiladelphia Schneider Cincinnati Philadelphia RHE Clark Mayer Tincup Nillifer Rhde Lear McKenery Demaree Burns

Despondency Drives Tragic Double Killing and Suicide

In Winterset Iowa Miles Young Sr aged 70, a leading grain elevator owner, fatally shoots his wife aged 60 at their home and then kills himself with a second bullet as she leaves for afternoon calls. Despondency, linked to his ill health, is cited as the motive.

Winterset Miles’ Young Young

Baseball and racing results from yesterday's games and races

National League games were rained out in New York and Pittsburgh. Brooklyn tied at 1-1 while St. Louis lost 0-11. Boston beat Chicago 4-3 and Philadelphia won 3-1 over Cincinnati. American League scores include Chicago 3-4 New York 1-1. Detroit Washington rain delay. St. Louis 3, Boston 7. Cleveland Philadelphia postponed. Federal Pennants show Pittsburgh 3 Newark. St Louis 0 Brooklyn. Kansas City 1 Buffalo 5. Chicago 4 Baltimore 1. American Association reports Milwaukee 5 Minneapolis 6. Western League results Wichita 0 Des Moines 12. Topeka 5 St Joseph 4. Lincoln 4 Omaha. Denver-Sioux City delayed due to arrivals.

New York Pittsburgh Brooklyn St. Louis Boston Chicago Philadephia Cincinnati Netroit Washington Cleveland Philadelphia Newark St. ‘Louis Broklyn Kansas City Buffalo Baltimore Wichita Des Moines Topeka St. Joseph Lincoln Omaha Denver-Sioux

Where They Play Today Threes and Baseball Schedule

Threes League games include Quincy at Moline Bloomington at Freeport Decatur at Davenport Peoria at Rockford. American League matchups feature New York at Chicago Boston at St Louis Philadelphia at Cleveland Washington at Detroit. National League schedules Chicago at Boston Philadelphia St Louis at Brooklyn Pittsburgh at New York.

Moline Eereenae Davenport Quincy Seree Decatur Omen Nets Seree Bloomington Rockford Peoria Freeport Boston Chicago Wees Detroit Eewe Wwashington New York St. Louis Hee Philadelphia Cleveland Este Philadelphia Ae Oe Brooklyn Chicago St. Louis Bal Pittsburgh New York Seem Cincinnati Leo Quincy Moline Decatur

Drohan Carries Clinton Past Mason City in Ten

Drohan hurled a strong game allowing only one clean hit and striking out thirteen as Clinton wins over Mason City in a 5 to 2 battle. Weeks’ passed ball in the tenth helped Clinton exploit a late error, with Evans behind the plate and Gar rett Weeks aiding in the defense.

Clinton Towa Mason’ City Drohan Mason City Evans Garrett Weeks

Cedar Rapids routs Keokuk eight to one as Seibold shines

Cedar Rapids hammered Carpenter for an eight to one victory. Seibold allowed only three hits, while Keokuk manager Bowle was ejected by umpire Jeffries. Scorer 2: 2 Robb. Batteries: Seibold-Darrow for Cedar Rapids, Carpenter-Brown for Keokuk.

Cedar Rapids Iowa Seibold Carpenter Bowle Keokuk Jeffries Robb Darrow Brown

Water loo win as Whaley dominates league leaders

Waterloo beat Burlington 3 to 0 behind Whaley who limited the league leaders to five singles two scratched while Carrow struggled for Burlington. Scoring went 000 000 0000 for Waterloo and 001 002 00 for Burlington. Batteries Carrow and Rolley for Burlington Whaley and Gillis for Waterloo.

Waterloo Whaley Carrow Burlington Rolley Gillis

Muscatine Triumphs in Batted Affair at Home

Muscatine faced Marshalltown in a July game. Augustus hit a bases loaded triple in the second. Tuttle pitched seven strong innings allowing only one hit. Final score 11 to 4 with strong batting from Muscatine and solid defense led by batteries Tuttle Trammer and Wagner Hruska.

Muscatine Towa Tuttle Augustus R. Hve Marshalltown Trammerschmidt Wagner Hruska

Bray announces million dollar additions to Republic Iron plant

Youngstown Quebec July 22 President Thomas J Bray of the Republic Iron and Steel company announced today that the company will build additions to its plant here costing approximately 1,000,000. These will consist of two open hearth furnaces and four tube mills. The Republic company also has 75 by product cooking ovens in the process of construction.

Youngstown Thomas J. Bray The Republic Iron and Steel Company

Rowland's Men Grab Second Place With Twin Wins

Johnson Circuit action left Rowland's men in second after a twin victory day. Chicago moved into second place with a doubleheader sweep from New York. Shawkey faced Scott in the opener as erratic play and solid hitting influenced the result. In the nightcap Chicago produced timely hits off Caldwell to clinch both contests.

Rowland New York Chicago Errati Shawkey Scott Ines Caldwell

Boston Beats St Louis In Pitcher Duel At July Game

Boston pitchers held St Louis to limited scoring as Lowdermilk lost command early before Koob settled in. Boston pulled away late scoring three runs in the ninth while St Louis managed scattered hits. Final score 7 to 3 in a game marked by subdued St Louis hitting and Boston pitching.

ST. Louis Frank Smith St. Louise Brooklyn Boston St. L Oc.c Foster Mays Woor Thomas Lowdermilk Koob James Leary Agnew

Knox City Agricultural and Mechanical Association Races

Knox City Mo hosts a multi day horse racing meet August 10 to 13 with purses of 300 dollars per event. Tuesday features a 2:25 pace with many starters. Wednesday offers two races at 2:30 trot and 2:15 pace plus entries. Thursday presents three events including a 2:22 trot and 2:19 pace. final day includes a 2:12 pace and a 3:00 trot with 300 dollar purses.

Knox City Agriculttural and Mechanical ‘Association Knnox City Onice

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