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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1919
Page
6
Grand Circuit Favorites are Beaten Monday cralds, a screen version of Captain Houghton Townley's novel, showcases Miss Pearson. The production promises excellence in acting from lead to minor roles, delivering a tense gripping story with convincing interpretation by a finely judged cast.
Douglas pitched his first New York uniform game and defeated Brooklyn 7 to 4 as the Giants’ bats backed him. Burns collected four hits in five at bats while Doyle was third with three. Griffith led Brooklyn with three hits as Myers fanned three times in a strong batting bid.
In a high rivalry, Gener made his Cincinnati debut as Pittsburgh built a lead and Cincinnati battled back with strong batting. Reston overcame Philadelphia to win 5 to 3 as Luderus posted seven hits in eight at bats over two games, while J C Sith drew four straight walks.
Boston pitcher Pennock earned his second win of the series as the Red Sox defeated New York 5 to 1. Schneider walked three, threw a wild pitch, and faced over the lineup with third and fourth pitchers in action. Batteries: Schneider, Russell, Mc Graw and Hannah for New York. Pennock and Schang for Boston.
In Mineola Texas on Monday second lieutenant Stephen B. Johnson of Uvalde was killed and lieutenant Amos C. Payne an observer was slightly injured when their aircraft fell 210 feet during a landing attempt at Hazelhurst field police reported the crash.
An old advertisement touts S. S. S. as a pure vegetable blood purifier for skin eruptions eczema and other skin diseases. It claims external cleansing alone won’t help and urges taking S. S. S. to restore health, promising relief and invites readers to write for medical advice.
At Columbus Ohio on July 29 the mid-summer Grand Circuit meeting saw favorites defeated in each event. Single G won a heat but Miss Harris M swept the next two. Grace Directonally set a new 2:03 pace for the 2:06, while Tommy Todd took the 2:09 trot after losing the first heat. Harvest Lad led the 3:18 trot before the day’s post ponement.
The House adopted a nonrecord vote resolution to recess from August 2 to September 9 while the Senate is expected to stay at work on the peace treaty. New Zealand plans an annual war pensions outlay of 10 million dollars.
The article argues that distance alone loses games to smart shot placement. It cites Walter Hagen and a Bras Burn playoff, noting longer drives rarely decide second shots. Players should use tact, offset hazards, and consider hooks or slices to secure easier approaches. It warns that courses grow tougher and winning hinges on position rather than raw power.
August Bergman and Elmer Mutz, delegates from South Side Boat club, attended the Central States Rowing association regatta in St. Louis. North Side Boat club delegates Edward Field and William Moritz did not attend. Central Rowing club won the point trophy with 12 points in seniors and 20 in juniors. Mound City 27, Western 16, and St Louis plus Lincoln Park 9 each. Races were on Creve Coeur lake.
Newton Massachusetts July 20 Williams Norris Williams II and Watson M Washburn won the New England sectional tennis doubles championship defeating Craig Biddle and Charles S Garland of Pennsylvania in straight sets 6 1 6 3 6 2 The victory sealed the title for the Williams Washburn team in the event held Monday
A Boston report notes Prof Allyn of the Massachusetts Normal School found a prune juice sample to yield about 52 percent alcohol. The tester claimed a soft drink with such strength could be highly popular, and the professor agrees the idea may have demand but hesitates to endorse.
An ad notes Freckles Howard's Buttermilk Cream, offered with a money back guarantee if no improvement after use. It claims simple directions and low cost, marketed by Brown and Mays Drug Co with local druggists selling the product.
A collage of film offerings includes Quacy Theater featuring Pete Morrison and George Hatts in Western Kingdom Come with Harold Lloyd in Spring Fever and Eddie Lyons with Lee Moran in Half and Half. Virginia Pearson stars in The Bishop's Emeralds at Orpheum. Anita Stewart in Two Women at Belasco. Chaplin in A Night in a Show at Gem. Fairbanks and Pickford titles listed among others.
The Orpheum presents a strong lineup starting Monday through today and tomorrow. In a Pinch with Mr and Mrs Carter DeHaven delivers brisk comedy. The weekly is gripping and Virginia Pearson shines in The Bishop's Emeralds with Sheldon Lewis.
An old advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine builds the system cleanses the blood and reduces vulnerability to colds. It warns repeated acute catarrh can become chronic and promises internal action through the blood. Testimonials offered free with a bold guarantee of $190 for any uncured case.
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