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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1917

Page

5

The Broken Road at Orpheum Theater

At the Orpheum a Clever production by Mr Williams presents Tiny Leone as a vengeful woman in The Broken Road written by Charles Sumner Hayes. The cast includes Mr Hack as Larry and Mr Ross as Judge McClean with a successful first night and matinee plans and a wrestling cameo from Thomas LeRoy Burns.

Mr. Williams Orpheum Theater Tiny Leone Charles Sumner Hayes Mr. Hack Larry Williams Bob Ross

Williams Hard Hit In First Inning As Red Sox Beat Chicago

Ruth allowed Chicago four hits in the opening game, Boston defeated 3 to 1, moving within one game of Chicago for the league lead. Williams started for Chicago and was pulled after the first inning. Danforth held Boston to one run. Includes score by innings, hits, and errors. two-base hit Giiner. three-base hit Jackson. double plays and fielding details.

Boston Ruth Chicago Willams Danforth Agnew Coven Erenee A Ruth Po Enee Perry Eae Rete Gad Os Giiner Jackson Cott Barry E. Collins Risberg Gandil Gardner Gainer Wiliams Williams Lin Fin Dineen O'Loughlin Allen Maranville Ragan Demaree AB. R.H.O E. Maranville Powell Rehg Kelly Konetchy Smith Rawlings Doyle Merkle Zeider Ceenees Wortman Wilson C Ce Demarce P Vvers Iinnings Metry Wes Peulbgs Otiretwin Opments Tragresser Kelis Barnes Rigler Branefield

New York Wins Opener Over St Louis 3 2

New York defeats St Louis 3 to 2 in the opener of a series in New York. The Yankees pull ahead in the third on Bauman’s RBI hit and a sequence including Peckinpaugh, Pipp, and Baker. Shotton and Sisler homer in the first inning.

New York St. Louis Yankees Bauman Peckinpaugh Pipp Baker Shotton Sisler

Marquard Stops Cincinnati in Brooklyn Victory

Brooklyn pitcher Christy Mathewson Marquard holds Cincinnati to three runs as Brooklyn triumphs 7 to 3. The visitors rely on four triples two doubles and two singles along with three walks to yield most of their runs. Poth Bing and Pillett suffer in the pitching matchup while Eller and Ring contribute for Brooklyn. Seave:

Cincinnati Marquard Brooklyn Poth Bing Pillett Seave Blur H.O VE Olsen Beaver Daubert Ib Sete Myers Ey Stengel Tree Eae Johnston If Cutshaw OY Rourke Griffith Rt Pherpe i Shean Re Winga Ring Regan Se Eller P Flw Sen Eller Meyers Wingo Chase Marquard Griffith Kopf Roush Chase Stengel Chase Cutshaw Olson Daubert Groh Daubert O'Day Harrison

Chicago Cubs defeat Boston Braves 3-1 in opener

Chicago defeats Boston 3 to 1 in the first game of the series. Allen issues three walks in the second inning, Maranville fumbles, and a walk by Ragan helps Chicago take a two run lead. Demaree allows several hits but gets solid support as Chicago pulls away with three runs in a late burst.

Allen Maranville

Doak Hit Hard Early In Phillies Win Over St Louis

In St Louis on July 31 Philadelphia beat St Louis 3 to 2 after Doak was hit hard in the first two innings. A dispute over a doubtful third strike led to fans throwing pop bottles in the left field bleachers, prompting a brief suspension while the field was cleared. Rixey and Killifer partnered for Philadelphia with Doak and Watkins handling St Louis duties.

ST. Louis Byron Long Philadelphia Doak R.H.E. Philadelphia Rixey and Killifer Watson Gonzales

Pittsburgh Beats Giants 4 3 In Scrappy July 3 Game

New York fell to Pittsburgh 4 to 3 as four double plays helped limit the visitors. Anderson tied the score with a fourth inning hit but then wild pitch in the same frame gave Pittsburgh the winning run. Tesreau Anderson Perritt Rariden Carlson Cooper Fischer worked for New York and Pittsburgh respectively.

Pittsburgh New York Carlier Anderson Fittsburgh Tesreau Anderson and Perritt Rariden Carlson Cooper Fischer

Detroit Hammered Washington 16 to 4 in New Hit Parade

Detroit pounded Washington for 21 hits as Cobb Vitt and Veach led with five hits each. Cobb had five RBIs in six at bats, powering a 16 to 4 victory. Coveleskie and Cunningham struggled on the mound for Washington while Detroit’s bullpen kept the bats hot.

Washington Detroit Cobb Vitt Veach Coveleskie Cunningham and Stanage Yelle Harper Shaw Dumont Craft and Henry Ainsmith

Tennis Champion Johnston Receives Naval Commission

William M. Johnston of San Francisco, national doubles champion, was commissioned as an ensign in the California Naval Militia. The USTA noted that eight of the top ten American players are in government service, leaving only R Lindley Murray at a chemical plant critical to the war effort.

New York William M. Johnston San Francisco Naval Militia California Johnston Navy United States National Lawn Tennis Association R. Lindley Murray

Cleveland Indians Beat Philadelphia 6 to 1 in Open Game

Cleveland pitcher Bagby held the Phillies to one run as the Indians won 6 to 1. Jameson and Roth each had three singles and a double in five at bats, while Sperker and Bates collected three hits apiece. Score by innings shows Cleveland with a big middle and late surge. batteries were Bagby and Vaaillings for Cleveland and Meyers R Johnson and Schang for Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Bagby Cleveland Jameson Roth Sperker Bates Vaaillings Meyers R. Johnson Schang

Sunday Baseball Scores Across Leagues

In the American League Washington defeated Cleveland 9 to 6. National League games showed Philadelphia 1 over Cincinnati, New York 6 tied with Chicago 6, and Boston 3 defeating St. Louis 1. American Association results included Columbus 7 and 14 for 38, Minneapolis 6-14-3, extra innings. second game Columbus 12-15-1, Minneapolis 4-9-4 in six innings. Milwaukee 8-11-4 beat Toledo 6-12-2. Louisville 8-9-0 over St Paul 3? second game Louisville 2-6-2, St Paul 0-5-2. Indianapolis 8-6-1 defeated Kankakee City 2-7-1.

New York Sf Lewis Me Cincinnati Philadelphia Chicago Brooklyn Boston Wee Pittsburgh L. Pet Boston Detroit Cleveland Ste St. Louis American National N York Pitts St. L Phila St. Ae Wash York Cinn Cleve Cicero Washington Cincinnatii Columbus Minneapolis Milwaukee Toledo Louisville St. Paul Indianapolis Kangage City

W C U St Boniface edge in Parish league clash

W C U St Boniface defeated 8 to 4 at League Park as Hutmacher hit a home run after N Street doubled in the third. W C U maintained an undefeated season record despite sloppy fielding, scoring five in the first three frames and two more in the eighth while St Boniface tallied in the first, fifth, and seventh.

St. Boniface W. Cc. U AB. R.H.O E. Frese Holtman R. Bernbrock O. Mast HH. Street Hutmacher C. Stroot Otte, Co Rosswig Sereeee Ab.r.h.c. A E. Druffel J. Hellhake Kemner UL Ceee Eee Ewes Mast Otte Nieman H. Grussemeyer H. Stroot R. Grussemeyer

Art Garland Wins From Glen Morris In Western Patriotic Tennis

In Chicago on July 31, Art Garland of Pittsburgh defeated Glen Morris formerly of Los Angeles 6-0 6-1 in a first round match of the Western Patriotic Tennis Tournament. Wardy the national clay court champion beat F L Day 6-1 6-2. Walter Hayes beat Otis Chatfield Taylor 6-3 6-2, and Ralph Burdick defeated Luke Williams 6-1 7-6. Doubles feature the same entrants as singles with women’s singles drawing Katherine Seavey and Elsa Thirber. Manager McGraw sent a telegram praising Mathewson and Cincinnati, while promising a tough fight when New York arrives.

Chicago Art Garland Pittsburgh Glen Morris Los Angeles Wardy Garland F. L. Day This City Walter Hayes Otis Chatfield Taylor Ralph Burdick Luke Williams Pottstown Katherine Seavey Kansas City Elsa Thirber Traverse City Mich

Charles Ray in Triangle Play at Princess and Family Theaters

Charles Ray stars in The Dats Clodhopper presented at Princess and Family Theaters, with performances scheduled today and tomorrow. The small town stage showcases the comedy in a two day showing.

Charles Ray Princess and Family

Highland Park Picnic Season Opens With Knights of Columbus Event

Highland hosts a two day Knights of Columbus outing with afternoon and evening activities. Symphony Orchestra concert and film show in the evening, plus a large Musicians Protective Union picnic planned for August 1. Other events include Carriage and Wagon Makers Benevolent Association picnic July 31 and South Side Boat Club dance August 7 with the Maccabees picnic on August 8. The Sunday crowd enjoyed a well received Symphony program suitable for hot weather.

Highland Quincy Council Knights¢ Columbus Knights of Columbus Carriage and Wagon Makers Benevolent Association Musicians Protective Union Musicians Picnic South Side Boat Club

Mrs F C Letts Wins Chicago Medal Honors

Mrs F C Letts Jr western champion formerly of Cincinnati and Sioux City won medal honors in the Chicago women s golf championship qualifying at Midlothian with 93 one stroke ahead of Miss Mildred Smith of Evanston. Others qualifying include Mrs Melvin Jones Mrs Luther Kennet Mrs Ralph Smalley Miss Louise Fergus Miss Carolyn Lee and Mrs Stuart Pritchard. surprise miss Corella Lukens failed to qualify.

Chicago F. C. Letts Jr Cincinnati Sioux City Midlothian Country Club Mildred Smith Evanston Melvin Jones Glen Oak Club Luther Kennet Southern California Ralph Smalley Windsor Louise Fergus Glenview Carolyn Lee Kansas City Stuart Pritchard Midlothian Myra Helmer Corella Lukens Edgewater

Western League Standings and Romantic Reel Mention

Lincoln 2 4 2 Hutchinson 5 8 1 Sioux City 11 14 4 Denver 6 9 1 The text mentions fish stories and film scenarios as romance and reel hit in a fragmented note.

Lincoln Hutchinson Sioux City Denver

Photo Plays and Casts in Current Listings

The days cinema lineup includes Princess Charles Ray in The Clod Wopper and Their Weak Moments, Savoy Ray Stewart and James Gerard in The Double Standard, Universal Screen Magazine featuring Gem Musty Suffer in Truly Rural, George Ovey in Jerry's Red Hot Trail and Tours Around the World, Family presents Charles Ray in The Clod Hopper and Their Weak Moments, Belasco Antonio Morena in A Son of the Hills, and Quincy offering Arrayed With the Enemy and Six Cylinder Love.

Charles Ray Savoy Ray Stewart James Gerard Universal Screen Magazine George Ovey Jerry Belasco Antonio Morena Quincy

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