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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1915

Page

6

Quincy Edges Moline 3 to 1 In Repeated Series Victory

In Moline, AL on July 23 Quincy defeats Moline 3 to 1 for the third straight game of the series. Key moments include a fourth inning double steal by Sherer and Golvin and a decisive eighth inning rally led by Pettigrew and Jenkins. Pitching by Trotter vs Bohen highlighted the matchup as both teams chased runs with timely hits and solid defense.

Quincy Sherer Golvin Galvin Roy Satan” Stutz Kahl Dobbins Hughes Frank ‘White Pettigrew Davis Jenkins White Averee Ned Yank Davis Molina Rhodes Falk Tenkins Stalex Bohen Dang Gelvin Ibrery Will Roelglee da Rta Ars Tretter P Tatals Seth Moline Cra Na Ori Ney Pek Dnewe Pettigrew Tenking Dolchine Stutz Gelgi In Heres Rake Palls Bolien Elf Tretter Huanburt

Freeport Wins In Ten MPVs In Close Bout

Freeport defeated Bloomington in ten innings in a well played game. The score shows Freeport with 1 run, Bloomington 0 in the extras. RH,E Plemmington led with 7 points as batteries were Ryan and O Nei l Keller and Kerns.

Freeport Bloomington E. Plemmington

Malley Beats Peorians In Rockford Showdown

In Rockford on July 25 Peoria fell to an erratic Rockford squad 5 to 7 in a curious score line. Batteries Jensen and Marshall starred for Malley while Jacobs contributed for Peoria in a rough regional game marked by uneven play.

Davenport Wins Early in Low-Scoring Game

Davenport port won the game in the first inning scoring two runs while a sparse scoring line shows modest offense from both sides. Pitchers Smith and O Brien led a tight effort as Davenport triumphed 85 to 70 in a brisk town league clash.

Davenport Town Dav Emport Davenport Ees Smith O'Brien Wil Hs Meyer

Western League scores report from Denver to Sioux City

Western League results list dense scores with Denver 5 to Sioux City 0, Topeka 5 at St Joseph 13, Vin—coln 6 over Omaha 4, and Wichita 4 against Des Moines 7, reflecting a day of varied outcomes across multiple cities.

Ay Denver Sioux City Topeka St. Joseph Vincoln Omaha Wichita Des Moines

Cubs, Rockford sign Cy Malloy and other league notes

The report covers transfers from Moline to Freeport, Cy Malloy’s signing and win, Bresnahan as keeper advertiser, Cubs facing injuries and lineup shuffles, Willard's arm insurance talk, and a local search in Moline for concealed weapons amid Three I league changes and concerns over team morale.

Quincy Club Faces Pitching Strains As Keupper Out

Meager Castle reports pitcher Hyabert Keupper injured with a lame arm after catching cod en route to Davenport last week forcing other hurlers into extra work. Trotter has spun three games since Keupper’s last appearance, while Al Cummings needs rest to stay effective. Higbee is slated to pitch at Freeport today with Bierman likely to start Sunday. Quincy fans show signs of waking, with ticket sales possibly keeping the team in town. A proxy meeting between Oscar Shannon and the Chamber of Commerce is set for Monday to chart next steps.

Meager Castle Oscar A. Shannon Quincy’ Club Hiabert Keupper Venport Trotter Keupper Cummings Higbee Freeport Bierman Quincy Oscar Shannon Chamber of Commerce

Art Frommé caps Ness hitting streak in Coast league

Art Frommé of Quincy, formerly with the New York Giants and now with Varnon in the Coast league, halted Jack Ness’s hitting spree by denying a hit in a game. It marked Ness’s first 0-for-any game in fifty. Across the Three-I league this year there have been 39 games where a club failed to exceed four hits.

Art Frommé Quincy Boy New’ York Giants Varnon Coast League Jack ‘Ness Oakland Ness Tearney

Barnes Aims to Rally Men Against Easy Lays Down

Bill Barnes hopes Dan O Leary will not let his players quit in season two and mocks Col Roosevelt for being soft on Mollycoddles in a boxing or team sports context.

Bill Barnes Dan O'Leary May Col. Roosevelt

Ty Cobb nickname sparks naming debate for Nap Lajoi’s horse

The owner Nap Lajoi faced questions over why the horse was not named Ty Cobb amid discussions of celebrity horse naming. Local observers note Ty Cobb’s fame could influence race lore as Nap Lajoi weighs branding and public reaction.

Nap Lajoi Ty Cobb

Dundee Beats Rivers In Ten Round Bout In Brooklyn

Johnny Dundee of New York outboxed Joe Rivers of Los Angeles in ten rounds in Brooklyn. Dundee dominated all rounds except the tenth which was even. In round four Dundee nearly knocked Rivers out with a solid right to the jaw. Dundee weighed 130 pounds, Rivers 139.

New York Johnny Dundee Joe Rivers Los Angeles Brooklyn Dundee Rivers

Dr King’s New Life Pills Promote Easy Laxative Relief

An easy pleasant laxative regimen with a tumbler of water at night. No nauseating taste or belching. Wake up to a free easy bowel movement and feel fine all day. Sold by druggists in original packaging at 25 cents. Get them today and enjoy this simple relief.

Evans Defeats Sawyer in Western Amateur Semi Final

In Cleveland, Chick Evans of Chicago defeated Ned Sawyer 2 and 1 in the Western Amateur semi final. Jimmy Standish Jr of Detroit beat H. P. Bingham 7 and 6 to reach the final against Evans. The big gallery of about 2,500 followed the match, with Sawyer leading early but Evans rallying to prevail.

Cleveland Mayfield Club Doposters Standish Evans Sawyer Chick

Slattery Shines as Muscatine Slowed by Hitting

Yesterday in the Central Association Muscatine hosted Marshalltown with Slattery showing his usual form against the Muskie mound. Slattery and Hammer teamed for Muscatine's scoring while Marshalltown busted the game open with a 14 to 5 victory.

Muscatine Slattery Franke Marshalltown Hammerschmidt Flanagan Hruska

Clinton Beats Mason City In Tumbling Game

Clinton defeated Mason City in a rough contest despite many errors. Mason City trailed 6 0 0 after five innings and could not overcome Clinton’s offense led by Fitzpatrick Weeks Jones and Evans. Final score listed with innings and batteries.

Clinton, In Clinton Fitzpatrick Mason City R.H.E Weeks Jones Evans

Keokuk Rout Cedar Rapids In Rainy Seven Inning Game

In a rain shortened seven inning contest Keokuk exploded for nine runs in the sixth inning against Mellinger. Cedar Rapids managed three runs while Keokuk tallied 14 hits to Cedar Rapids 7. Batteries: Mellinger Berger Darrow McCullough Watkins Brown.

Cedar Rapids Mellinger Keokuk Indians RBI Keokuk Berger Darrow McCullough Watkins Brown

No Clue Found On Missing Downers Grove Man

Chicago July 23 No clue has been discovered as to the whereabouts of Carter Singleterry young real estate man of Downers Grove Illinois who dropped from sight Wednesday. He was known to have carried a large sum of money and relatives fear foul play may be involved.

Chicago Carter Singleterry Downers Grove Til

State health board probes typhoid outbreak in Harvey Cook County

Springfield July 23 The state board of health began an investigation into a mysterious typhoid fever epidemic in Harvey Cook County where twenty five cases have developed within a week.

Springfield State Board of Health Harvey Cook ‘County

Quincy Adds Pitcher Bierman To Strengthen Staff

President Oscar W. Shannon of the Quincy club announces the signings of Pitcher Bierman to bolster the Quincy pitching corps as Hubert Keupper is temporarily disabled. Bierman, once with the Castles in spring tryouts, was sent to Louie Ehrgott's Ottawa club and later freed when the Bi State league faltered. upon Keupper’s return, Quincy expects a full staff to handle all foes.

Oscar W. Shannon Quincy Club Bierman Quincy Hubert Keupper Hayden Burlington Club Shannon Gastle Louie Ehrgott Ottawa Keupper

Records Fall At North Randall Grand Circuit Finals

North Randall tracks crown season’s fastest pacer Napoleon Direct with two heats 2:03, a pacing record, and Margaret Druien clips second heat 2:0514 in a swift trotting show. Lou Jennings wins 2:13 trot as Rusticoat dominates the 3 year old trotting sweepstakes amid a sensational closing program.

Cleveland North’ Randall Napoleon Direct Margaret Druien Walter Cox Lou Jennings Rusticoat Glenwood B Ben Burns Purcell Nap Lajoi Br. G Valentine Helen Worthy Murphy Russell Celie Dillon Col Axworthy Andrews Spirit Br. F Cox Ch. H Walter Geers Flower Direct

Sox Capture Close Battle From Yankees

Chicago wins a desperate ninth inning thriller to take the third straight from New York. John Collins singles home a run after a daring steal of second and Seibold sac fly. Eddie Collins and Felsch drive in runs as Chicago builds a 2-0 lead in the second and third. Warhop starts for New York. Cicotte goes for Chicago in a tight pitching duel with a 1-3 final score.

Chicago New York John Collins Seibold Fournier Felsch Murphy Eddie Collins Ab.r.h.c Barney, Ls Bauman Warhop IAB R.H AE. Murphy Weaver Collins Ccc Pricalo Mayer Hartzell J. Collins Blackburne Pipp High Cicotte Donalvan Sweeney O'Loughlin Hildebrand

Red Sox Beat St Louis in Wild Sumner Battle

Boston defeated St Louis as both starters Lowdermilk and Leverenz were erratic and hit by batters. Leonard lasted three innings for Boston before retiring with a knee injury after being hit. Final score shows Boston 9 to 3.

ST. Louis Boston Lowdermilk Leverenz Bare Leonard Ruele St.Louis Leonard, Gregg, Collins

Baseball scores from yesterday across major leagues

National League games featured New York 1 Pittsburgh 6 and 3 4 in two tilts, Brooklyn 9 St. Louis 7, Philadelphia 2 Cincinnati 3 in 10 innings, Boston 2 Chicago 1. American League matchups included Cleveland 11 Philadelphia 3 and Detroit 2 Washington 1, St Louis 3 Boston 8, Chicago 3 New York 2. Federal League saw Kansas City 3 Buffalo 7, Pittsburgh 3 Newark 1, St Louis de Brooklyn 6, Chicago 4 Baltimore 1. American Association results list Louisville 4 Cleveland 8, Kansas City 6 St Paul 5, Columbus 0 Indianapolis 7, Milwaukee 1 Minneapolis 19.

New York Pittsburgh Brooklyn St. Louis Philadelphia Cincinnati Boston Chicago Kansas City Buffalo Newark Baltimore American Association Louisville Cleveland St. Paul Columbus Indianapolis Milwaukee Minneapolis

Three I League and Major Leagues Daily Games

Today’s schedule shows the Three I League matchups Quincy versus Freeport Bloomington versus Moline Galesburg visiting Rockford Peoria at Davenport and the American League heavy card with New York at Chicago Boston at St. Louis Philadelphia at Cleveland Washington at Detroit while the National League features Chicago at Boston Cincinnati at Philadelphia St Louis at Brooklyn and Pittsburgh at New York

Moline Davenport Eee Quincy Peete Galesburg Bloomington Rockford Eeesees Peoria Freeport W. Pet Boston Chicagoe Eee Ee Pittsburgh St. Louis Ee Ee

Stovalls Surrender Position In Federal League

Kansas City falls from lead after Chicago beats Buffalo. KC rallies in final innings with four runs to tie and force five runs final burst. Schulz Bedient Allen Johnson Henning Brown bullpen. Buffalo 3 0 1 0 0 1 7 Kansas City 0 1 0 0 0 2 1 5 11 0 0.

Kansas City Chicago Buffalo Kansas ‘City RY H. E Schulz

Prendergast Leads Chicago Past Baltimore in Tight Win

Chicago pounded pitcher Suggs as Prendergast connected for three hits. Baltimore offered little offense with pop fouls and flies. Final score shows Chicago ahead despite a rough outing by Baltimore’s pitchers, with Clemons and Prendergast delivering key at bats.

Mike Prendergast Chicago Prendergast Suggs Baltimore Conley Leclair Jacklitsch Clemons

Brooklyn Beats St Louis with Magee Home Run

St Louis and Brooklyn faced off as Crandall allowed ten hits through eight innings while Watson held the visitors hitless in relief. Magee hit a homer in the seventh with Simon on base, sending Brooklyn to a 6 to 4 victory, as the final line reads Brooklyn 6 St Louis 4. Batteries Marion and Simon for Brooklyn Crandall Watson and Hartley for St Louis.

Magee Old Town ST. Louis Brooklyn Crandall Watson Simon oe _ RALE Brooklyn co Marion Hartley

Pittfeds Win One More

Pittsburgh loses another game as Pittfeds edge Newark 3 to 0. Porte errs early, Berghammer draws a base on balls and Wickland drives in a run. Kaiserling Moran and Rariden pitch for Newark. Knetzer and Berry for Pittsburgh in a cold July contest.

Pittfeds Pittsburgh Newas Porte Kaiserling, Moran Rariden Knetzer Berry

Indians Win Handily

Cleveland defeated Philadelphia with better pitching and base running support. Mitchell was effective with men on base while errors by Philadelphia limited their offense. Score by innings shows Cleveland building a lead early and holding on for the win.

Indians Cleveland Philadelphia Bressler Pepper Mitchell O'Neill Lapp McAvory

Boston Beats Chicago In Eleven Inning Victory

Boston defeats Chicago 2 1 in eleven innings as Magee Schmidt and Maranville drive in the deciding run. Vaughn started for Boston and Humphries faced Chicago. late error and wild throw alter the scoring. Magee and Schmidt had key hits, while Maranville plated the winning run in the final inning for Boston in a tense slugging contest.

Boston Chicago Magee Schmidt Smith Maranville Vaughn Ab, R.hl.o.a. EL Moran Rf Y Evers Ragan Eeiee AE Connolly Tyler Ieee Moran Archer Bresnahan Humphries Fishery Knisely Fyler Quigley Emslie

Brooklyn Beats St Louis In Free Hit Ting Game

Brooklyn defeated St Louis in a loose fielding free hitting game. Hyatt opened with an early Brooklyn lead, Cutshaw flew in a run, and six Brooklyns crossed the plate after a sunlit second inning. Final score shows St Louis 7, Brooklyn 3.

Brooklyn St. Louis Hyatt Cutshaw Brooklyns H. E. St. Louise Doak Niehaus Gonzales Dale Appleton Pfeiffer O. Mitlerl

Pittsburgh Sweeps Doubleheader Over New York

In New York July 23 Pittsburgh won both games of a doubleheader. In the first game Pittsburgh bunched four hits in the third inning off Mathewson and four more in the fifth off Ritter, scoring three runs in each. Johnston drove in three runs and scored twice. In the second game Tesreau allowed two early runs and then, despite a long string of shutout innings, yielded three hits in the ninth to allow Pittsburgh two runs and the win. Final scores show Pittsburgh with a 6-1 win in game one and a 3-5 loss in game two. Batteries: Adams, Schang, Mathewson, Ritter, Dooin. Mammaux, Cooper, Gibson, Sching, Tesreau, Meyers.

New York Pittsburgh Mathewson Ritter Johnston Tesreau Esa Jra Adams Schang Dooin Mammaux, Cooper

Cincinnati Defeats Philadelphia in Ten Innings

Bad work on the bases by both teams marked the game as Cincinnati won from Philadelphia in ten innings. Herzog singled with the bases full and two runners scored to erase Philadelphia's one run lead in the ninth. Final: Cincinnati 3, Philadelphia 0. Batteries: Toney Benton Dale Clarke von Kolnitz Chalmers Baumgartner Rixen Killifer.

Philadelphia Cincinnati Herzog Toney, Benton Dale Clarke von Kolnits Chalmers Baumgartner Rixer Killifer

Evers and Quigley settle dugout spat in Boston

The incident between umpire Quigley and Boston Braves captain Evers flared up yesterday when Quigley allegedly punched Evers after a foot dispute. National League president Tener personally investigated and the matter appeared to be smoothed over before play resumed.

Evers Quigley Boston Capt Boston: Braves Tener National League Qui

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