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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1917

Page

14

Rally Falls Two Short as Distillers Rally at Peoria

Peoria and Eoria report a baseball rally where the Distillers fall two runs short after late offensives. Downey scored after one out, tied by Williams and Walker. Nelson limited McAlexander to few hits until the ninth.

Rone Cenes Sant A Leble Downey Walker Willams Walker Waring McAlexander Williams Nicholson Beatty Craig Beck O'Farrell Sullivan Nelson Distillers Clark Woods Peoria Graham Craw Winkler Quincy Yavers al Woo E Nicholson Cate Ma ‘Abe Meyer Downey Ee Wiliams MeeAlexander Kings Ouineyee Peokace Meg Alexandr Hy Nelson MacAbesander Tome Armypire Heohines

Indians Blank Red Sox Again

June 3 Cleveland shut out Boston 5 to 0 as Pagby held the champions to three hits. Speaker starred with three hits including a triple and seven putouts, while Cleveland scored in five innings and added two more in the tenth. Batteries Pagby and O’Neill for Cleveland Leonard Bader and Thomas for Boston.

Indians Boston Red Sox Boston Cleveland Pagby Speaker R.wle O'Neill Leonard Bader Thomas

Lincoln Wins Pennant in Public School League

Lincoln school defeated Franklin in the public school league yesterday to win the pennant for the eighth grades. The 32 to 10 score capped Lincoln’s season without a defeat, marking a decisive title for the team.

Lincoln Lincoln School Franklin School

Trap Shoot Today at South Side Boat Club

The regular trap shoot at the South Side Boat club will start at 2 o'clock this afternoon on the club house grounds. The Odell medal, held by W. O. Cook, is the trophy, and the watch trophy will also be contested. A special handicap match prize is offered.

South Side Boat Club Odell W. O. Cook

Eagles to Bushnell game set for this afternoon

The Eagle's ball club will travel to Bushnell for a regional game this afternoon. Manager Eggeson has assembled a strong squad and the Bushnell club is described as fast, suggesting a competitive matchup.

Eagles Bushnell Eagle's Ball Club Eggeson

Marathon Veteran Sid Whateh Prepares for 100 Mile Race

Chicago June 3 Sidney Whateh veteran marathon runner trains at length in advance of the 100 mile race to be held in New York on June 14 for the American Red Cross. He aims to break the American Amateur record of 16 hours 7 minutes 42 seconds set in Chicago. The Chicago team previously tried to beat the mark in a Milwaukee to Chicago run last October but fell short by a few miles. Hatch recovering from a broken rib after a friendly boxing match.

Chicago Sidney Whateh New York American Red Cross Flautch Milwaukee Hatch

Ohio State athlete earns gold medal for 1917 athletic rating

Allen Rankin, senior at Ohio State University, receives a gold medal for top athletic rating in Ohio 1917. In three years he won one and a half firsts in discus events, two firsts in shot put, six seconds and a third, and a second in hammer throw.

Cts Coltmbus Allen Pan-kin Ohio State University Ohio Rankin

Western League Scores and Standings Summary

Western League results show Denver 4 Wichita 1 on five runs. Lincoln 4 Des Moines 7. Omaha 1 Lincoln 4. Des Moines 4 Denver 1. Final tallies indicate Wichita 2 Des Moines 58.

Denver Wichita Lincoln Des Mvanis

Senators Triumph 2-0 Over Browns in Duel

Washington defeated St. Louis 2 to 0 in a pitching duel between Sotheron and Dumont. Errors helped produce both runs for the locals. Score by innings shows St. Louis blanked until late, Washington tallying two unearned runs to seal the win.

Senators Browns Washington St. Louis Dumont Sotheron R.iw.e Severeld Ainsm

Boston Beats Cincinnati 4 3 In Baseball Thriller

Boston took an early lead over Cincinnati on Saturday and won 4 to 3. Cincinnati had the bases loaded in the ninth with one out but could only score one run. Final lines show Boston 200 011 600 and Cincinnati 000 000 201 with Nehf Tragresser Ring Elier and Clarke credited.

Cincinnati Boston R.H.E Nehf Tragresser Ring Elier Clarke

Phillies Run Past Pirates 9-1 Again in Weekend Tilt

Philadelphia beat Pittsburgh 9 to 1 for a second straight day as Miller Relieved Grimes in the ninth, allowing five hits and four runs. Scoring details show Philadelphia with a 001 020 242 line and Pittsburgh 000 000 010, with Alexander and Killifer handling catches for Philadelphia and Grimes Miller Fischer for Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Philadelphia Miller Grimes R.H.E. Philadelphia Alexander Killifer Fischer

Gowdy Enlists as Guard Private in Ohio National Guard

COLUMBUS June 3. Harry Gowdy catcher for Boston National League team enlisted as a private in the Second brigade Ohio National Guard and will be called into service July 15.

Gowdy Columbus Ohio Harry "Wank) Gowdy Boston Second Brigade Ohio National Guard

Cleveland to Donate Game Receipts to St Johns Hospital

Cleveland June 2 The Cleveland baseball club will donate its share of receipts from the June 27 game with the St Louis Americans to St Johns hospital The fund will defray expenses of hospital staff of physicians and surgeons who will treat free of charge all service members and their families. Efforts aim to make the day a major event of the season.

Cleveland Cleveland Baseball Club St. Louis Americans St. Johns Hospital

Dudley to Enter Ohio State Amid Major League Interest

Columbus June 3 Louis Dudley a Columbus High school pitcher has nearly decided to pass major league offers to attend Ohio State University He has pitched two nine hit no run games this season and played four sports in high school

Fassem Columbus Louis Dudley Ohio State University Dudley Schond

Lake Forest Wins Inter scholastic Meet at Chicago

Lake Forest Academy led the 16th annual interscholastic meet hosted by the University of Chicago on a windy Saturday. Three hundred athletes from ninety schools competed. Scott High Toledo was second with 19 points and East High Aurora third with 18. W Adams Manteno won individual honors with 12 points, placing second in high jump and discus and tied for second in pole vault. Moorehead Scott High and Rogers Lake Forest tied for second with 10 points. Wilcoxen Oak Park High Chicago set the meet record with a 162 foot 9 inch javelin throw. Rockford club released two pitchers and signed Stakes to the LaCrosse club.

Chicago Tune Lake Forest Academy University of Chicago Scott High School Toledo Olio East High School Aurora W Adams Manteno Moorehead Scott High Rogers Lake Forest Academy Wilcoxen Oak Park High Irving Rupert Idaho

National baseball commission rules on league veteran player ban

On June 3 the national baseball commission issued a notice ruling against league legislation requiring clubs to employ a set number of players without prior professional experience. It warns the policy favors finances over talent and allows veterans who accept league salary limits. Quincy Fans director Art Hardman says local impact will be limited, with possible one or two veteran pitchers remaining. Most association directors are away at the St. Louis convention.

Cincinnati National Baseball Commission Art Hardman Quincy Fans’ Association National Commission St. Louis Associated Advertising Clubs

Doyle's Ninth Inning Single Beats Brookyn Bruins 4 3

Chicago, June 3. Larry Doyle delivered a ninth inning single to lift Chicago to a 4 to 3 win over Brooklyn. The visitors surged ahead in the seventh but Flack tied the game with a pinch hit single then Walter scored on a double after Zeider’s walk. Zeider’s fielding highlighted the contest.

Chicago Larry Doyle Brooklyn Flack Zeider Walter

Yankees Beat Detroit 8 1 As Five Pitchers Used

New York defeated Detroit 8 to 1 on a Saturday game in New York. Manager Jennings used five pitchers including Coveleskie who strained the arm and walked away with two wild throws. Detroit heads home for a postponed game today after the contest.

New York Detroit Jennings Coveleskie James C. Jones Cunningham Dauis Stanage Shocker and Walters

Cardinals Lose to Giants 5-1 in St. Louis

St Louis hosted New York as Benton held the Cardinals to three hits while Doak was hit hard by the Giants. Fletcher homered in the sixth driving in Zimmerman, who doubled, and Robertson homered in the eighth. Final score New York 5, St. Louis 1.

ST. Louis Benton Doak New York Fletcher Zimmerman Robertson R.H. E Benton and McCarthy Doak, North

American Association Scores and Team Standings Brief

Milwaukee records show 2 7 9 with Calambis 3 3 1. St Pac 2 Toledo 3 13 17, Kansas CJ ReRth Joandeville 2 8 2, Minneapolis 2 6 0, Indianapolis 2 4. The fragment lists multiple teams and win loss figures without full context or dates.

American Association Milwaukee Calambis St. Pac Toledo Kansas CJ ReRth Joandeville Minneapolis Indianapolis

National Averages Show Batting Leaders Across Leagues

Unofficial stats released Saturday place Jack Smith of St. Louis atop batting with .365, Ruether Chicago at .400 for 15+ games, and Ruether among top hitters. Leaders include Burns of New York and a list of standout pitchers with ERAs, while Cravath Philadelphia leads in home runs and Zeider Chicago tops steals.

Chicago Jack Smith St. Louis Smith Burns New York Ruether Mann Groh Cincinnati Zeider Whitted Philadelphia Doyle Cravath Stills J. Smith Roush Cruise Doak St. Louis Oo Ames Carlson Pittsburgh Cadare Brooklin Toney Cincinnnatio Alexander I Barnes Boston

American baseball leaders noted in terse Chicago dispatch

Chicago dispatch lists top American League players by averages and key stats. It highlights Tris Speaker’s batting pace, Ty Cobb steals, Weaver and Pipp leading runs and homers, and Chapman as leading sacrifice hits and steals. The piece also previews the 100 list of players with high averages and ERAs.

Chicago Metnnis Philadelphia Tris George Lister St Louis Chapman Cleveland Ty Cobb Weaver Pipp New York Booie Boston dx Leddine Speaker Meveland Mefnnis Philiadelphia Billines Walker Boston Wamusganss Miller St. Louis Cobb Detroit Jacobson Rumler G. Wow Cleotte Wst Dumont Washington E. A. Russell Leonard Stevelesrkt Todd J. Scott J. Bush Boland B&b the Danforth Tes Gallia

King Gorin Captures Kentucky Handicap At Douglas Park

In Louisville on June 3, Transvaal-Ethe Simp son colt King Gorin ridden by Mack Garner carried 108 pounds to a neck win in the Kentucky handicap over John W Schorr's Cudgel with Roamer close third. Loots and Old Rosebud trailed as the field battled a jumpy slow track in a $12,200 net stakes.

Louisville King Goria R. L. Baker and Company Lexington Mack Garner Douglas Park John W. Schorr Broomstick Cudgel Andrew Miller Roamer Loots Ed Crump A. K. Macomber Old Rosebud Opportunity King Gorin Cadpel Tor Pif

Parish League Game Today Between St Peters and St Boniface

St Peters and St Boniface meet in the Parish league at League Park this afternoon. The season schedule lists key dates with matches involving St Peters St Boniface St Johns and others from June through September including games on June 3 June 21 and September 9 among the highlights.

St. Peters St. Boniface League Park St. Peter's St. John’s W. Clul W.U. U St. John's St. Bonface St Peter's WLC

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