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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1916
Page
5
Moline wins series finale as Staley belts a fourth inning triple that seals victory. Higbee struggles in relief, sparking late rallies and a tense finish.
The Speeders beat the Plow Boys yesterday but faltered in late play. Rabbit Galvin sparked early offense with a center hit and a subsequent steal attempt. Higbee closed the ninth by striking out with bases loaded, as Davenport and Hannibal vie for wins in the three-game set.
In Marshalltown Iowa on July 26 a ninth inning rally gave Fort Dodge a 7 to 3 win after a tied score with one out. Lane and Mariott pitched for Fort Dodge while Tor kelson Slattery and Snow handled Marshalltown.
Waterloo defeats Mason City 7 to 4 in a Tuesday game as George Zakkert learns his father has died in Arkansas. Neusel pitched the final outs. Line scores show Mason City 6 0 0 0 2 0 0 and Waterloo 4 0 0 1 0 0 2. Fitzpatrick Weeks opposed Yackert Neusel Bescher.
Boston protests umpire Eason's call after UChicago defeats the Braves 3-2 in eleven innings. Zimmerman scored on Saier's grounder as Fitzpatrick's poor throw to first fueled the Cubs' late scoring surge.
Muscatine defeated Cedar Rapids decisively with a large margin in an evening game. Pinkerton and Maruska led scoring with Gossage and Byers contributing, as Muscatine dominated play throughout.
Caldwell wildness drives Chicago to a 13 to 8 victory over the crippled Yankees. In the first inning Caldwell walked three White Sox and hit another, driving in a run while Jackson's double and Schalk's bases‑loaded triple produced five runs. Cicotte struggled but lasted longer than needed before being pulled as New York rallied with Russell.
Galvin hauled in one of the season's best catches in the fourth inning grabbing a foul off Pettigrew over the bleachers. Castle handled center with three tough chances, Kuhn and Young showing infield skill, and a new pitcher from Spring Valley expected soon. Umpire Brown drew complaints for calls as five double plays highlighted yesterday's game.
No. 43 at the gate today as Rock Island blanks Peoria 10 hits to 5. Romine and O Farrell top the scoring, with Searton and Munch contributing in a decisive afternoon tilt at Teeday.
Walter Pinney Rabbit Galvin, a former gardener now at short for the Speeders, sparked play with speed and baserunning. He opened with a centerfield single, stole third on a bunt, then advanced on a fielding overthrow. He nearly scored in the eighth, threatening from first on a Castle infield out, then tried to steal third but was tagged out by Staiey’s perfect throw.
In Quincy and Hannibal matchups the standings show various team records and cross games. Davenport Quincy Moline Hannibal Rock Island Peoria Rockford Bloomington and other cities are listed with scores and statuses from yesterday and today. Multiple league games and postponements across the AL and Western League are noted including Detroit Washington New York Chicago and Boston outcomes.
St Louis batters pounded Lanning for five singles two bases on balls and a triple to drive six runs in the second inning. The locals defeated Philadelphia 8 to 3 to take the opening game of the series. Potters: Lanning Sheehan Picinich Carroll Koob Severeid.
Washington loses 6 to 4 after a four run first inning against Detroit. James of Detroit exits early after six clean hits as Boland and Dubuc hold the slugging. Key players include Gharrity McBride Shanks and Burns for Detroit and Moeller Foster Milan Rice and Ol Gharrity for Washington.
In Chicago at Glenview Golf Club Miss Laurie Waiser champion of Missouri and Chicago was eliminated by Miss Cobrella Lukens of Edgewater in a sudden death playoff after an 18 hole match remained even. Heat forced another default as Mrs C G Alexander gave way to Mrs Melvin Jones.
Clarence J. Griffin of San Francisco upset R. Norns Williams to reach the singles round, then defeated L. R. Pell 6-1 6-1 9-7. National champion W. M. Johnston cruised over E. E. Dennison. Ward Dawson fell to R. N. Dana after five sets. I. Kumagae advanced. H. Mikami lost to I. C. Wright as Boston player showcases chop strokes.
Blooming ton broke its losing streak by defeating Rockford 5 to 0 as Watson and Simon allowed five runs. The Rockford pitching duo Williams and Agnew struggled in Tuesday afternoon action in Rockford NL.
In Ottumwa Iowa on July 26 Clinton took a 6-2 win over Ottumwa. In the fourth inning with two outs and two on Boelzle's wild throw to second allowed the runners to score as Clinton plated five runs. Batteries were Jones and Brown for Clinton Miller Kuepper and Boelzle for Ottumwa.
Islander supporters praised Harry Bay for energizing the team and boosting morale. A 2,000 strong turnout at Sunday's game showed growing fan support, with expectations of larger crowds for the rest of the season.
An old advertisement for Dr. King's New Life Pills promises relief from constipation and a revived, energetic feeling after taking one or two pills. It urges readers to buy a box at druggists and try a nighttime dose for quick morning improvement.
Cleveland defeated Boston 5 to 4 as Speaker led with three hits drove in three runs and scored twice in his return to the team.
Quincy Golf Club members anticipate the local championship with qualifying rounds set for August 5 to 11. Prizes attractively offered, but the drive is for victory. The nine lowest scores advance to the championship, next eight to the first flight, and following eight to the consolation. Each flight has scheduled 9 and 18 hole rounds from August 5 through September 4, with finals on Labor Day.
Hannibal, Mo, July 26 Hawi nial swept Davenport taking game one 9 to 8 and game two 12 to 4. In the opener Davenport managed nine hits while Smith allowed three Hannibal runs in the final innings. In the nightcap Hannibal led 6 to 1 after two innings and coasted as Schoup and O Leary combined on the mound for the victory.
Lou McDonald drives Miss Harris M to a world record in two consecutive heats for 2:06 pacers at Detroit stakes. The bay mare outpaced Goldie C and Sadie Densmore, finishing a length ahead in heat one and narrowly in heat two. Harrods Creek wins 2:12 trot for three year olds. Patrick M takes the 2:12 pace under the placing system.
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