Quincy baseball plan seeks 2500 booster tickets
Oscar Shannon of the Quincy Baseball Club and the Chamber of Commerce outline a drive to sell 2,500 booster tickets good for all 27 Shannon Field games this season. The campaign targets city business leaders and residents to secure funds, ensuring the club remains in Quincy and avoiding relocation to Decatur or Galesburg.
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Milan Steals Game In First Inning Win Over Cleveland
Washington defeated Cleveland 1 to 0 as Milan stole home in the first inning for the locals only run. Hagerman held Cleveland hitless after the second inning. Score by innings shows Cleveland 3 runs, Washington 1 run, with standard box figures. Batteries: Pierceana? and ONeill for Cleveland, Gallia and Henry for Washington.
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Moline Plow Boys Lose One In Plow City Game
Rain affected schedules as Moline fell 3-1 to George Hughes in the Tearney wheel game in Moline. Doubleheaders were noted for Davenport and Freeport with possible actions in Rockford. Louie Trotter eyed to pitch for Manager Castle after rest as Quincy prepared to play Rockford and Bloomington approached a home opener.
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Peoria Beats Moline 6 5 As Errors Decisive
In Moline Peoria overcame outhitting the hosts 6 to 5. Three Moline errors aided the visitors in the July 27 game. Final score sequence shows Peoria 102000 3006 9 0 Moline 200030 020-5 11 3. Batteries: Yarasa and Gard for Peoria. Bohen and Dobbins for Moline.
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Federal League Splits Doubleheader Kansas City Brooklyn
Kansas City and Brooklyn split a doubleheader with Brooklyn taking game one 7 to 3 while Kansas City won game two 6 to 2 Bluejacket kept the locals scoreless in the first game Batteries: Bluejacket Packard Cullop Hehning Easterly in game one and Finneran F Smith H Smith Johnson Cullop Easterly in game two Batteries listed for both teams with final tallies and box scores.
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Buffalo Bunch Edges Chicago in Opener of Series
Buffalo defeats Chicago 3 to 2 in the first game as Brown yields the decisive runs in the sixth inning. Prendergast and Brown started for Chicago, with Battenes Shatz and Allen, while Buffalo relies on a late rally led by Prendergast and Brown for the win.
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Pittsburgh Federals Beat Baltimore 2 1 in Ten Innings
In Pittsburgh, July 27, the Pittsburgh Federals edged Baltimore 2 to 1 in ten innings. Kelly singled in the tenth after Mowry's sacrifice, scoring O’Conner for the winning run. Batteries: Johnson and Jacklitsch for Baltimore, Owens Burk and O’Conner for Pittsburgh.
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Speed Boys Return to Town in Big Home Game
The club faced threats to be withdrawn and sold 3000 tickets good for one game only. Quill ayclaimed no apology to critics, while Oiegatis and others in the sports scene must accept the cheapest offer. Manager Castle leads the team to a Friday home date to appease anxious fans after long absence, Bloomington set to visit over the weekend with the Monday game moved to Friday to ensure a mammoth crowd.
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Lost watch mystery sparks quiet search
Fragmentary note from a reader describes losing a watch or similar item described as a “Loat” near The Whin. The brief indicates a moment of discovery or disappearance prompting curiosity and a local note about missing object.
Gosnell Drives Single G to Grand Circuit Pace Win
Detroit July 27. Chamber of Commerce stage for 2:07 class pacers with 14 starters, largest in history, won by Single G the Indiana horse. Gosnell drove son of Anderson Wilkes to win in straight heats. Rain halted one race after one heat. Other races finished. Lou Jennings and Lelia Patchen scored in their divisions.
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Intercollegiate cross country date fixed for MIT course
Boston July 27 The annual intercollegiate cross country championship will be run on November 20 over the Massachusetts Institute of Technology course. Announcement stated today.
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Chicago teams defer games amid mourning for Eastland victims
Chicago Federals and Nationals postponed scheduled games out of respect for a city proclaimed day of mourning for Eastland disaster victims. Federals will play a double-header Friday and Nationals will play Thursday.
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Braves Triumph Over Cubs In Tight Schedule War
Local baseball chatter notes the Braves beating the Cubs in a recent meeting while predicting a busy stretch with two games possible today or tomorrow. Mentions players Hurlburt, Stutz, and Teaney as subjects of press buzz and cites umpires like Wright and the Illinois circuit context including Moline, Rockford, and Quincy standings.
It’s a Lot Of Money In Burlington Pitcher Bids
Burlington Central reportedly refused 2000 for pitcher Baichley and 92500 for pitcher Miller as teams pursued immediate delivery. The sums reflect high expectations for valuable talent this season, with clubs noting even smaller offers still net strong potential players for the remaining schedule.
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Senators halt Indians' long winning streak in close game
In yesterday's 1-0 Washington win over Cleveland, Clyde Niilan stole home for the lone run. Both pitchers pitched well, allowing only three hits for the Senators and two for the Indians. The result snapped Cleveland's longest winning streak since 1913.
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Tom Sheehan Praised as Rising Pitching Prospect
Reporter Tom Sheehan endorses Three-Iv Teague and calls Sheehan a potential top pitcher in the circuit. He notes Sheehan’s early major league exposure, two weeks ago debut, and Connie Mack’s training method for readying youngsters for the big show.
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Booster Day Proposal For Quincy Baseball Prompts Support
About 3600 Quincy area baseball fans bought season tickets and now may buy single game tickets at a dollar to back the team. President Shannon declined booster day, hoping residents will value good baseball at low cost and continue supporting the club.
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Quincy Fans Urged to Buy Tickets for Club Support
Money is needed and there is no disgrace in a tight place this year. Losing the club would be disgrace, but most towns have shown support with help. Quincy can match other towns and will, but fans must buy tickets to do it.
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Wood Baffles Wantee Sox as Tigers Approach Rowlanders
In New York City Coveleskie pitched masterful ball for Jennings men as the Tigers close in on Rowland's Rowing? The Red Sox beat Chicago to widen their lead in the league race. Chicago failed to reach base through five innings. Score:
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New York Americans Defeated by Detroit in Home Return
New York Americans returned home on July 27 and lost to Detroit. Fisher was hit hard and the Yankees fielding was loose. Coveleskie pitched his usual clever game, holding the Yankees to seven hits, three in the final inning. Score: not specified.
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Sheehan Wins Again for Athletics in 6 4 Victory
Philadelphia beat St Louis 6 to 4 as Tom Sheehan pitched well after a rough first inning. Healy contributed three singles and a sacrifice fly in five at bats. The Cardinals led 4 0 0 after the first, while Philadelphia scored three in the first and added three more across the final innings. Batteries Hamilton Agnew Sheehan Lapp.
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Yesterday's Baseball Results Report
National League results show Pittsburgh 8 New York 1 and Cincinnati 4 Philadelphia 3 Brooklyn 3 Boston 4. American League games include Boston 3 Chicago 1 Philadelphia 6 St Louis 4 Washington 1 Cleveland 0 New York 3 Detroit 7. Federal League scores Kansas City 5 Brooklyn 4 Brooklyn 1 Chicago 2 Buffalo 3 Pittsburgh 22 Baltimore 1 St Louis 3 Newark 1.
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Kansas City and Minneapolis scoreline summary from games
American Association scoreboard shows Kansas City 4 Minneapolis 12 in the first game with Kansas City 1 Minneapolis 0 in the second. Cleveland 7 Columbus 10. Louisville 8 Indianapolis 4.
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Where They Play Today In Three I League Games
Three I League schedule lists Quincy at Rockford Decatur at Rockford Bloomington at Davenport Peoria at Moline with all games set for today across the circuit.
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Decatur
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Baseball Matchups Across Cities In National League
National League schedule lists Chicago at Boston and St Louis at Philadelphia. Cleveland faces Washington while Detroit travels to New York and New York to Pittsburgh. Philadelphia visits Cincinnati and Boston meets Chicago with Brooklyn at St Louis.
Resolute Triumphs in Newport Yacht Race
The Resolute defeated de Vanitie again in Narragansett bay on the Brenton's reef to Point Judith buoy course, winning on both elapsed and corrected time in the first of three America’s cup class contests.
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Grand Rapids Wins 19-Inning Classic Over Youngstown
Grand Rapids defeated Youngstown 3 to 2 in a 19 inning showdown here today. Both teams scored all runs in the final frame of the marathon game played in Youngstown Ohio on July 27.
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Five Double Plays Highlight Mason City Win in Central Association
In Muscatine on July 27 Mason City defeated Muscatine 2 to 0. Fitzpatrick pitched well in relief as five double plays marked the game. Scoring shows Muscatine 0 0 0. Mason City 2 0 0. Batteries were Franke and Rojas for Muscatine and Hruska Weeks for Mason City with Fitzpatrick on the mound.
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Clinton Falls to Marshalltown in Five to One Defeat
In Clinton Iowa on July 27 Marshalltown defeated Clinton five to one as Cooper and Evans struggled. Richards, Richardson, and Hammerschmidt contributed to the win while Clinton’s Coope was ineffective and aided by an error in the decisive inning.
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Indians Win Third Straight From Waterloo in Iowa Game
Keokuk Indians win their third straight over Waterloo 9 2. Mc Donnell pitched six shutout innings before Keokuk exploded in the seventh with five hits and four runs. Scorer 75 credits Rine for Waterloo. Batteries Bixby Brown for Keokuk. Mc Donnett Gillis and Brennan for Waterloo.
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Trojan and More Than Atones Lead With Four Singles
In a packed lineup, Trojan hits four singles highlighted by a standout early at bat. One single sparks a run as Philadelphia’s squad struggles to respond, and a later frame seals the loss.
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Philadelphia Beats Cincinnati In Ninth Inning Collapse
In Cincinnati on July 27 Philadelphia won 4 to 3 as a misplayed ball in the ninth enabled Clarke to score after a sequence involving Beckery and Bancroft. Leach grounded to Bancroft, the ball got away, and Clarke scored. Sora ye R H for Philadelphia 3 runs, 8 hits, 4 errors. Cincinnati 8 runs, 4 hits, 4 errors. Batteries Risayard Killifer Tony Schneider and Clarke.
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Marquard Struggles as Pirates Beat New Yorks
In Pittsburgh on July 27 the New Yorks were defeated 8 to 1. Marquard struggled, giving way to Ritter in the sixth inning as Pittsburgh pounded out six hits and five runs. Orie, New York, 000 000 100 1. Pittsburgh 100 005 20 8. Batteries: Marquard, Ritter, Schafer, Wand, Wendell, Mammaux and Gibson.
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Newark Takes Opener In St Louis Series
Newark defeated St Louis 11 to 3 to open the series. Newark started strong, scoring six runs off Groom in the first two innings on a string of hits. Kirby relieved Groom but Newark continued a powerful hitting pace, adding five more runs. Reulbach and Rariden held down St Louis while Pratt, Groom, Kirby and Hartley managed the battery for the home team.
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