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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1917
Page
5
Boston stretches its lead to four and a half games over the world champions as the team secures a 5-2 victory. Key performances by the lineup bolster standings and keep hopes high for the pennant race.
Chicago extends its West invasion, gaining 43 games on Boston by taking the finale 6 to 3. Williams quality fielding anchored the win as Chicago built from an early deficit. Felsch and Scott delivered multi-base hits, while Gandil scored on defense. Boston suffered nine runners left on base as Shore and Williams battled, with Cicotte pitching late.
The South Side cat club defeated North Side in a river regatta on Sunday afternoon. All four events were won by the South Siders, with crews listed for four oared shell, work boat, single shell, and barge races. Officials included Um Pires, H L Sieleman, and members from both sides.
Matty is praised for turning the Cincinnati club around after doubts about his managerial talents. The Reds rise to second in the National race and threaten the Giants, as Matty guides with sound judgment and calm acceptance of umpire rulings. Neale’s homer is bordered by a later single in the same at bat, underlining the era’s officiating and weathering of controversy.
American League results Chicago 2 Boston 0. St. Louis 4-0 Washington 0-5. Cleveland 20 Philadelphia 6. New York 7 Detroit 5. National League no games scheduled. American Association standings Columbus 4-31-0, Kansas City 9-6-2, Toledo 3-2-7, Minneapolis 13-12-4, Indianapolis 6-11-0, St. Paul 3-4-2. Louisville 2-10-3, Milwaukee 4-9-1.
An advertisement invites readers to request a free booklet on blood health and the Swift Specific Co. remedy S. S. S. It explains the blood’s role in overall health and promises information on keeping blood pure and strong, with a short history of the product and instructions to write to the company in Atlanta, Georgia.
Cincinnati won 5 to 2 over the Brooklyn Dodgers to extend their unbeaten streak. Groh Kopf and Roush combined for nine of Cincinnati’s 11 hits and all five runs. Toney held Brooklyn to scattered hits except in the fourth inning when a pass steal and two singles broke a possible shutout.
Pittsburgh edged the New York Nationals 1 to 0 as Cooper out pitched Schupp and drove in the lone run with a two base hit in the eighth, scoring W Wagner who doubled. Final: Pirates 1, Giants 0. Cooper and W Wagner, Schupp and Gibson. The note adds a line about wheel in the head and linotype history.
Boston beats Chicago 3 to 2 in the thirteenth inning as Maranville scores on Kelly's fly after two outs with bases full. It marks the sixth straight victory for Bean Boys over Mitchell's Cubs with Ed Walsh now joining Boston.
Philadelphia drops to second in the pennant chase as St. Louis wins 5 to 3. Mayeras closed the game in the eighth. Smith Miller and Hornsby hit doubles, Lavender struggled against the K. The final line shows St. Louis 5 runs on 12 hits with 3 errors and Philadelphia 3 runs on 11 hits with 3 errors.
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Today a lineup features Enid Bennett in The Girl Glory and The Wheel of Woe at Savoy with Ridgeway and Mulhall in High Speed and Universal Screen Magazine. Gem-Musty presents Wet and Dry while George Ovey stars in Jerry's Get Away with tours around the world and Belasco Williams in The Maelstrom.
A jumble of folk sayings on topics from nature to aviation. The notes mix observations on sources of sand and clay, social status, marital harmony, aviation industry growth, and the humor of a man’s innings.
At the Orpheum last night the Ed Williams Players staged Satan's Football set in the lively west with robust characters. Tiny Leone led as the uneducated miner blossoming into a charming woman. Hack portrayed a gambler while the rest of the company delivered solid performances. Souvenir matinee today offers Mason's photo giveaway to women. a matinee tomorrow and a final performance tomorrow night follow. big week ahead featuring Henry Kolker's Our Children.
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