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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1916
Page
5
Opportune batting by Castlemen wins over visitors in a light hearted contest. Early miscues by the visitors give Castlemen the edge as the game unfolds with spirited plays and timely hits securing the victory.
Two teams used six pitchers as hits flooded the park. Higbee exited in the third after tough early innings, Henderson faltered, and Cummings steadied the defense as Davenport’s Speeders outslugged the Plow Boys 17 to 16 in a chaotic affair. Eight runs in the first, eight in the third, and seven more in the eighth sealed the wild win before a large crowd.
Manager Johnny Castle announced a new shortstop Saltzer from the Mo line semi pro ranks will arrive with another pitcher in a few days. Saltzer comes via George Hughes of the Plow Poos and will not wear a uniform until Wednesday. The club aims to entertain fans as it fights for a better standing in the second half.
Rockford wins 8 to 5 as Bloomington batters hit well but fail to translate hits into runs. Scoring recap shows Rockford 000 212 03 and Bloomington 000 000 14 with pitchers Pemberton Simon for Bloomington and Cummings Kern for Rockford. Hannibal edges Davenport 3 to 1 as errors swing the game.
Black dazzled on the mound as Peoria defeated Rock Island 4 to 1 in a Monday game at Rock Island. Peoria scored runs in the third and fifth frames while Black and Sullivan held the Islanders to two hits. Rock Island managed a lone third inning tally and committed three errors. Battery: Black and Sullivan for Peoria, Neal and Munch for Rock Island.
Ottawa workers and management met to discuss Gov Dunne's compromise proposal on weekly hours. In a separate game, Staley tripled home three runs as Selby, Pettigrew, and Dobbins advanced bases before a Pettigrew walk. Stocker struck out as Dobbins flied out and Hughes popped out.
Detroit July 25 Weather ideal track good for grand circuit meeting at Michigan state fair grounds. Three heats per class, purse divided 50 25 15 10. Canute wins 2:17 pace first division after Deputy Sheriff challenge. Director Todd takes 2:10 trot final heat by nose, Gilbert Patch wins 2:17 second division. Zombie Clay pulls upset in 2:18 trot paying $182.80 for two dollars. Hoard of Commerce stake for 2:06 pacers highlighted card.
In Moline and Davenport area matchups the Sunday Threes League shows Rock Island beating Peoria 3 to 2 with Crabb Sullivan and Marks Vance handling batteries. Rockford splits doubleheader with Bloomington winning 6 to 3 and losing 7 to 13, while Chicago and Detroit face off in American League play with Detroit shutting out Chicago 2 to 0.
In Detroit on July 25 the Tigers fell to the White Sox 3 to 2 after 13 innings. Coveleskie pitched well for Chicago while Detroit’s Felsch and Terry were among the notables hit. A key sequence featured Collins driving in the deciding run. Schalk was ejected by Umpire Dineen for arguing a strike call and Detroit manager Jennings faced an indefinite suspension following a prior dispute.
In Boston on July 25 C J Griffin of San Francisco defeated R Nor ris Williams of Cambridge Mass 7 5 7 5 in the second round of the singles tournament marking one of Longwood history s great upsets Williams lacking practice and several prominent Californians advancing while eastern players also posted wins Mikami Kumagae two Japanese players reached the third round Fort Dodge won in extra innings at Marshalltown and Chicago defeated Detroit in a high scoring game with multiple highlights and errors
Standings show Moline 16-17-5 and Quincy 17-18-3 in a Quincy venue. Davenport 1-8-3, Hannibal 3-6-0. Peoria 4-10-32, Rock Island 1-2-1. Bloomington 0-0. games today include Moline at Quincy Davenport at Hannibal Peoria at Rock Island Bloomington at Rockford. Renultas yesterday at Pittsburgh 9-14-0 Philadelphia 4. today Pittsburgh at Philadelphia Cincinnati at New York St Louis at Brooklyn Chicago at Boston. At Detroit Chicago 2-7-0 and 2-12-38. today New York at Chicago Philadelphia at St Louis Washington at Detroit Boston at Cleveland. American Association results include Indianapolis 5 Toledo 4 Minneapolis 7 Milwaukee 6 Columbus 1 Louisville 6. Western League Topeka Sioux City 148 Denver 7 Des Moines. Morris Brothers Athletic club defeats Quincy Athletic club 11 to 5 on Sunday. Errors by Quincy led to the defeat.
In Pittsburgh on Monday Mamaux allowed three hits as Philadelphia defeated by a 9 to 1 score. Demaree lasted into the fourth before Mayer and McQuillan finished. Gibson tripled for Pittsburgh, while Philadelphia paraded a string of runs early and held on for the convincing win.
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