Young Hurler Higbee Shuts Out Local Nine In 3 1 Victory
Freeport Illinois July 24 Special Manager Johnny Castle and the Quincy Speed Boys beat the locals 3 to 1 in a tight game. Mark Higbee pitched superbly for Quincy while Nick Kahl delivered a key two bagger in the eighth. Stutz started the scoring for Quincy with a fourth inning run, then Kahl drove in two more on his two base hit as Hill scored on a stolen play.
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Quincy Speed Boys
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Carroll
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Satan” Stutz
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Baumgarten
Umpire Overrules Sheriff in St. Louis Doubleheader
In St. Louis a deputy sheriff let an umpire decide play as Peter Compton joined the Federals for a nine inning day against Brooklyn. Compton, recently from Kansas City, played center field the first game and eight innings of the second before being spirited away. The doubleheader ended with St. Louis winning the first game 6 3 and losing the second 3 to 1. In Pittsburgh Newark won the first game 5 3 and the second 4 4 after nine innings with rain delays noted in the report.
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ST. Louis
Peter Compton
St. Louis Federals
Brooklyn
Compton
Kansas City Association
Drake
Finneran
Seaton
Simons Plank
Chapman
R.ile
Ste Louis
Upham
Tg Smith
Watson and Hartley
Yesterday's National League results summary
Yesterday's National League results show New York sweeping Pittsburgh 8 to 4 in game one and 43 to 2 in game two. Brooklyn defeated St Louis 6 to 3 in game one and 9 to 0 in game two. Philadelphia beat Cincinnati 4 to 0 in game one and 1 to 0 in game two.
Moline Defeats Bloomington After Turbulent Inning
In Moline Illinois on July 24 the game ended after Bloomington batted in the fifth while Moline led by one. Final score blank. Bloomington 000 00 0 United? Moline 100 00 1. Batteries Schlansker and O'Neil Eller and Dobbins.
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Moline
Bloomington
A . Rite
Schlansker
O'Neil
Eller
Dobbins
Decatur Defeats Rockford In Close Rockford Game
In Rockford on July 24 Decatur edged Rockford in a tight contest 2 to 1 in nine innings. Decatur pitchers McCabe and O'Brien held the Rocks to one run through seven frames before Hardin and Jacobs finished. Rockford bats struggled totaling six hits to Decatur nine.
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Rockford
Decatur
McCabe
O'Brien
Hardin
Davenport Sparks Beeres Rise Over Peoria in 8th Inning
Davenport wins 2 to 1 as rain ends the contest in the eighth inning. Beeres leads Peoria with six hits, while Romine and Marshalls Barnes and Meyer handle pitching duties for Davenport. Score and inning details appear fragmented, but the key outcome is Davenport 2 Peoria 1 after weather halted play.
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Davenport
Iowa
Beeres
Peoria
Romine
Marshalls Barnes
Meyer
Unclear Sports Standings Pack From OCR snippet
Partial scores show American's Association teams with Columbus Indianapolis Louisville Cleveland Kansas City St. Paul Milwaukee Minneapolis and other values. The fragment lists several city names with varying numbers, but no clear matchups, dates, or complete context for a coherent result.
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Columbus
Indianapolis
Louisville
Cleveland
Kansas City
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Western League Scores and Standings Report
Western League results show Denver 7 over Sioux City 6 and Topeka 1 over St. Joseph 4. Wichita and Des Moines tied 4 4, Lincoln 6 3 over Omaha 3 5.
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Denver
Sioux City
Topeka
St. Joseph
Wichita
Des Moines
Lincoln
Omaha
Baseball Scores From A Doubleheader Amixed Results
First game Cleveland 4 Philadelphia 3 second game Cleveland 12 Philadelphia 4. Detroit 2 Washington 0. Detroit 5 Washington 8. Chicago New York postponed. St Louis 3 Boston first game. Second game St Louis 3 Boston 2.
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Cleveland
Philadelphia
Detroit
Washington
Chicago
York
St. Louis
Boston
St. Louis Sweeps Brooklyn 4 2 in Game One
St. Louis defeated Brooklyn 4 to 2 in the first game. In game two St. Louis again beat Brooklyn 3 to 4, with Pittsburgh 1 Newark 5 in the earlier game. Pittsburgh 4 New ark 4 tied by agreement. Kansas City 2 Buffalo 3. Chicago Baltimore game postponed due to wreck.
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St. Louis
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Newark
Kansas City
Buffalo
Where They Play Today in Three-I League
The schedule lists Quincey at Freeport Bloomington at Moline Galesburg at Rockford and Peoria at Davenport for today’s Three-I League action.
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Quincey
Freeport
Bloomington
Moline
Galesburg
Rockford
Peoria
Davenport
Baseball Schedule Involving New York Chicago Boston St Louis
American League pairings list shows New York at Chicago and Boston at St Louis with Philadelphia at Cleveland and Washington at Detroit. The fragment outlines matchups but lacks results or dates for full card.
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New York
Chicago
Boston
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Washington
Detroit
National League matchups loom in top city battles
National League card lists games: Chicago at Boston, Cincinnati at Philadelphia, St. Louis at Brooklyn, Pittsburgh at New York.
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Chicago
Boston
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
New York
Relentless Rudolph Class In Three I League Baseball
The Davenport and Rock Island Argus report on Three I league clubs facing financial strains while Castles and Sully's Stuff show tight margins. Hod Eller shines for Moline with a 1-0 win and a string of low hits, as Higbee’s win total remains uncounted.
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Rock Island Argus
Argus
Davenport
Sophomore Pitcher Mark Higzbee Shines In Debut Season
In a standout professional debut, Mark Higzbee demonstrates erratic early form yet posts impressive results. He has won a larger percentage of his games than any hurler in the league, with one defeat coming when he allowed only two hits.
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Hod Eller
McCabe
Mark Higzbee
Tearney and Cobb featured in Argus season outlook
The Argus praises Al Tearney and Ty Cobb while noting Eddie Collins and other stars receive indirect boosts. The piece hints Tearney may need cleverness to see the season through but emphasizes strong season-ticket value despite reader haste to ignore such purchases.
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Ty Cobb
Eddie Collins
Prexy Shannon Heads Chamber Session With Directors
The chamber of commerce directors meet tomorrow as President Shannon prepares to deliver a defining report. The meeting will set the tone for the organization's upcoming agenda and priorities.
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Prexy Shannon
Chamber of Commerce
Commodore's Comment on Ship Safety and Passenger Panic
The Commodore notes a Chicago disaster as a warning about misplaced confidence in steamers. He cites how a crowd on one deck can tip a vessel when it lists and how passengers sometimes refuse to move, mistaking danger for mere kidding.
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Chicago
M V P B A Officials Criticized Over Meeting Date Change
A protest arises from clubs outraged by an unannounced shift in Hannibal convention meeting dates, leaving many without representation. The text urges officials to heed affiliated clubs and restore harmony as delegates also award the 1916 regatta.
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Hannibal
Millionaire speed boat owners clash over prize money
The debate centers on small class racers from clubs and the impact of prizes on growth. Prizes list include Class A 860, Class PR 8100, Class C 125, Class D 150. Critics question if payouts truly encourage building smaller boats while the association aims to foster them. meanwhile "Smiling Van" is praised as admiral ushering the 1916 season and ownership aboard.
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Van
Hannibal Sprint Record Noted in Latest Report
The report notes a best speed at Hannibal of 39 miles per hour and suggests that if calculated, the pace would be just short of a mile per minute, indicating a high-speed performance by a notable runner or vehicle in the era.
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Hannibal
Evans Wins Western Amateur Title In Cleveland
Chick Evans defeated J D Lee Jr of Detroit to claim the 1915 Western Amateur crown at Mayfield course. Evans set a course record by finishing 18 holes in 71, one under par, aided by a 34 return after a 37 first nine. Standish provided strong defense with clever recoveries, but Evans maintained steady play to win as heat topped 90.
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Cleveland
Mayfield
Chick Evans
J.D. Lee Jr
Detroit
W. C. Fownes, Jr
Pittsburgh
Ned Sawyer
Chicago
Evans
Standish
Maskie
Ile
Buffalo boats could do fifty in a pinch
Advertisements promised more but Bill and Cuff tore off a little over thirty four. The Dodger is not so poky. It seems a pretty safe bet the Buffalo boats could reach fifty in a pinch.
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Bill
Cuff
Dodger
Buffalo
Kidder Praises Hannibal Meet as Top Association Event
Kidder of the Open Exhaust hails the Hannibal meet as one of the best the association ever held. He says Peoria and Keokuk failed to cover it, implying they were not in the right town. He concludes by urging readers to take another look.
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Kidder
Hannibal
Peoria
Keokuk
Quincy Boat Club Hosts Nautical Welcome in Open Exhaust
In the current issue of the Open Exhaust, Commodore E. Wittmer of Quincy is highlighted as a veteran in the boat trade. Quincy boatmen extend warm hospitality to visiting crews with a new clubhouse ready to welcome guests. The piece notes active locals Frase Schott Horton and S Wittmer of the Ida ho launch among the organizers and supporters.
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Kidder
Wittmer
Quincy
Mississippi
Quincy Bay
Hannibal
Quincy’s
Frase
Hoop Lalt Point Pleasant Opens With Back to Nature Drive
Hoop Lalt Point Pleasant is open at last with neat folders of bungalow pictures circulating. Boys are ready to rectify those who take a chance on the Back to Nature program. Main difficulty is reaching the bottoms which are described as bottomless, but the launch ride remains inviting and undeterred by such trivial obstacles.
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Point Pleasant
Rudolph Shuts Out Cubs With Two Hits
In Boston on July 24 Rudolph held Chicago to two hits as his teammates collected eight safeties and drove in the game's lone run. Moran's fielders choice, a steal, and Evers' single produced the scoring in the fifth inning while Fisher also singled in the fourth.
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Rudolph
Chicago
Lavender
Fisher
Murray
Moran
Evers
AB. R H.O A
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Knisely
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Gowdy Magee
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Rbv Pease
Philadelphia Wins Two Games From Cincinnati
Philadelphia defeats Cincinnati in a doubleheader with strong pitching by Alexander and Rixey. First game showcases costly Cincinnati errors as Lear falters and Philadelphia builds a big early lead. Second game sees more Cincinnati wildness and steady Philadelphia hitting to clinch the sweep.
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Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Alexander
Rixey
McKenery
Renton
Clarke
Killifer
Lear and
von Kolnitz
Burns
Adams
Otis Elevator Men Victory in Doubleheader
Otis Elevator Company’s baseball team defeated the Electric Wheel Work club 10 to 2 in a standout doubleheader win. Heuer pitched well for Otis, limiting the opponents to two singles, while West struggled for Electric Wheel. Holder led at the plate as both teams were cheered by fellow workers who attended the afternoon clash.
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Electric Wheel Work Club
Heuer
West
Holder
Otis Elevator
H.C.A.E. Elmore
Kincaid
Raymond
Burns
Tileuer
Flelder
Pryor
Kopperf
Alexander
Weane Smith
Badgley
Cottrel
Bryant
Rf Summers
Sabe
Ewe Grimmer
Ewe
Koppe
Elmore
Brewer
Dodgers Sweep Cardinals Twice in Brooklyn Wins
Brooklyn strengthens hold on second place by taking two from St Louis. First game stretched to ten innings after a late three run lead, final score 6 5. Second game featured Brooklyn bats off Doak and Griner with St Louis errors aiding, final 6 5. Batteries listed: Robinson Sallee Snyder for St Louis. Gonzalez Coombs Pfeffer O Miller for Brooklyn.
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St. Louis
Doak
Griner
Cardinals
Robinson
Sallee
Snyder
Rucker
Douglas
Appleton
Miller
CRILE
Gonzalez
Coombs
Pfeffer
O. Miller
Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey Cough Syrup Ad
An old remedy promises relief from coughing and colds. It promotes Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as soothing and effective, urging readers to buy the 25 cent bottle to end coughing and cold symptoms promptly.
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Syra
Dr. Bell
Two Triple Plays Mark Day's Games
Cleveland wins two from Philadelphia in a doubleheader with a first game triple play ending six pitches after Malone and Schang led off. Lajoie fired a line toward left field caught by Barbare one handed. Wambsganss to Kirke completed the triple play. Second game Cleveland repeats 13 10 (incomplete), Philadelphia loses 4 9 (incomplete). Browns lose then win in St Louis Boston split doubleheader. Agnew drives in decisive ninth with Walker scoring on sacrifice. late relief holds.
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Philadelphia
Malone
Schang
Lajoie
Barbare
Kirke
Riwle
Morton
O'Neill
Wyckoff
Lapp
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Walker
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Thomasi Koob
Hamilton
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Shore
Weilman
Triple Play Then Roach Homer Seals Buffalo Win
Kansas City July 24 Buffalo wins after a triple play in the tenth, Roach drives a homer in the eleventh to seal the game. Buffalo tied it in the sixth with timely hits but finally prevailed. final score Buffalo 9, Kansas City 2. Batteries Krapp Blair Culllop Easterly.
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Buffalo
Roach
Krapp
Blair
Williams Wing Bout in Baltimore Bout Ends in 14 Rounds
In Baltimore on July 24 Bantamweight champion Kid Williams defeated Jimmy Taylor of New York in a 14 round bout. Williams controlled the early rounds and maintained the pace throughout the match securing the win in the city.
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Baltimore
Kid" Williams
Jimmy Taylor
New York
Lusitania Victim's Body Washed Ashore in Ireland
A dispatch reports the body of Lindon Bates Jr of New York, Lusitania victim, washed ashore at Kilcolgan Ireland. Identification was by letters and linen found on the body.
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Lusitania
London
Lindon
Bates, Jr
New York
Kilcolgan
Ireland
Trawler Star of Peace Sunk by German Submarine
Aberdeen July 24 The British trawler Star of Peace was sunk in the North Sea by a German submarine. The crew were landed today at Stromness.
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Star of Peace
iSromness
Red Sox and Bengals Both Divide Bills Headlines
Detroit and Washington split a doubleheader as Foster won the opener and Washington chased Davis in the second. Detroitians generated runs late as Dubuc outpitched Johnson, with scores and innings detailed, highlighting a rough second game for Detroit pitchers and a high scoring clash overall.
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Bengals
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Mich
Washington
Dubuc
Walter Johnson
Davis
Burlington Twins Shut Down Waterloo In Twin Bill
Burlington pitchers Miller and Bardley held Waterloo to one run in each game as Burlington bats produced multiple hits in every frame of the doubleheader. First game ended Waterloo 1 Burlington 13 with strong early offense and a two-batter scoring burst, while the second game featured Burlington scoring in nine frames on safe hits and errors.
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Towa
Burlington
Miller and Bardley
Red Sox
LeereRatry
Mitchell, Crohan
Gil‘lis
Miller
Carrow and Rolley
E. Burlington
Baichley and
Roller
Donnell
Gillis
Mason City defeats Clinton in doubleheader
Mason City swept a lifeless doubleheader at Clinton in July. First game ended Clinton 1, Mason City 6 with strong hitting from Cooper, Trumpy, Corey and Weeks scoring for Mason City. Second game Clinton 2, Mason City 14 as Senn Evans and Weeks charged the offense with solid innings and accurate bats.
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Clinton
Towa
Mason City
Sineweg Rie
Cooper
Trumpy Corey
Weeks
RHEL
Senn and Evans
Corey
Flannigan Wins Shutout for Muscatine against Marshalltown
Muscatine and Marshalltown met on July 24 in Muscatine Iowa with Flannigan delivering a shutout performance aided by strong batting from Durham. Durhams double digits in scoring, limited Marshalltown with 13 strikeouts by Flannigan. final score 8 to 3. Batteries Beard Hammer Schmidt Flannigan Hruska.
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Muscatine
Iowa
Entine
Marshalltown
Durham
Ansong
Beard
Hammerschmidt
Hruska
It Had Them Cedar Rapids Beats Keokuk in Narrow Win
Cedar Rapids defeated Keokuk three to one in a game featuring four decisive double plays. Final score Cedar Rapids 3 Keokuk 1. Batteries were Berger and Darrow for Cedar Rapids with Bixby and Brown behind Keokuk.
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Af Keokuk
Keokuk
Berger
Darrow
Bixby
Brown
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