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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1915

Page

6

Peoria Beats Rockford in Three-I League Clash

Louis Trotter pitched vanquishingly for the Gem City squad as Peoria defeated Rockford 6 to 3. Castle, Boelvle, and Stutz led the offense with multiple hits while Dubuque rallied in the eighth, but fell short as Keller and Trotter shut down the Plumbers most of the game.

Dubuque Towa Quincy Speed Boys Johnny Castle George Boelvle Louis Trotter Trotter Keller Gem Kahl Stutz Dang Hill Galvin Tretter Dubuqte Delano C. Daringer Daghbach Afigle French Howard Daringer Jackson McGuff Duanfee Daschbach

Moline Wins Second Game in Bloomington 3-2

In Bloomington on June 3 Moline beat Bloomington 3-2 after a late rally by the visitors. Bloomington led early 7-0 before Moline pushed across two runs in the eighth inning, with Scott Eller and Carney on the mound for Moline and Richmond handling Bloomington’s defense until Scheid closed.

Bloomington Moline Richmond Scott Eller Carney Scheid

Davenport Beats Decatur In Low-Scoring Baseball Meeting

In Davenport on June 3, Smith allowed 12 hits as Davenport defeated Decatur 12 runs to 3. Barnes held Decatur to three hits while O'Brien, Barnes and Meyer contributed for Davenport. The box shows batteries Smith for Davenport with teammates O'Brien Barnes and Meyer.

Davenport Town Smith Decatur Barnes Riel C and O'Brien Barnes Meyer

Rocks Drop Fifth In Row In Peoria Rout Sinks Rockford

Peoria hitters pounded Clark for 16 runs as Rockford dropped to fifth straight defeat. Final score shows Peoria 16, Rockford 2 with Sheehan and Baldwin pairing on the mound for the winners and Clark with Jacobs on relief for Rockford.

Rockford Clark Peoria Rockford Oo Sheehan Baldwin Jacobs

Dubuque afternoon clash tests Dubs by dark one

In the third game at Dubuque this afternoon Dark faces the Dubs as Thase and Trotter play strong. The question looms how badly he beat them and whether Terry emerges as a standout as a human telephone director in the scene.

Thase Dark Dubuque

Fifth Seer For Rocks Rockford Streaks Ended

Rockford has not lost on more than two days in a row this year. The Castles have lost three straight, the last two on Sunday and Monday. Ouiney has not lost on more than two days in a row this year.

Rockford Ouiney

Castles Don't Cherish Twin Bills in Double Headers

A terse note from Castle clan critics states twin bills fail to please them. They oppose the idea of pairing two events or releases as a single double header, favoring separate arrangements instead.

Four twin bills and a Sunday distillery tie

In a busy legislative period they passed one bill while dropping another. A twofold bill moved through in Peoria with a pair drawn from the Distillers on a Sunday afternoon. Across Moline they bowed to changes and repeated bows to earlier actions.

Peoria Moline Duggans

Speed Boys face Davenport in tough road set

After today's Dubuque game, Johnny Castle and his Speed Boys travel to Davenport to meet Dan O Leary's Champion Blue Sox in a demanding four game series. Al Cummings will open against Dan's gang with Keupper and Trotter in reserve. Davenport fans expect four strong exhibitions as Castle's team seeks wins on the road.

Davenport Dubuque Johnny Castle Dan O'Leary Blue Sox Davenporters al Cummings Dan Keupper Trotter

Umpire Hurlburt blamed for erratic calls at Quincy game

Bloomington bulletin reports Umpire Hurlburt missed many balls and strikes with reactions from Manager Wakefield and players. Rockford and Quincy figures spar over a disputed call, with critics saying Hurlburt showed bias and inconsistency.

Bloomington Hurlburt Wakefield

Strannon Players Dominate League Earnings Rumor

In a brief note, Strannon's players reportedly pull more from the league than others, with an approximate figure around 45 dollars cited, reflecting a tease of earnings in the circuit.

Hurlburt Strannon

Base ball scores sought via Whig newspaper phone line

The Whig asks baseball fans to call a specific phone number only for scores to save readers time. The appeal notes the line will provide results and thanks readers for complying.

Whig

Tigers Win Exhibition Game at Detroit, NY

The Tigers defeated the Tigers in an exhibition at Syracuse Detroit Americans, 8 to 2, with Pittsburg nationally setting the pace.

Tigers Syracuse Detroit Americans Pittsburg

Catholics Again at Lansing June Notre Dame Michigan

Catholics Again reports from Lansing in June with Notre Dame and Michigan involvement. The brief note mentions AY gies and related events, reflecting regional college activities and Catholic group participation.

Lansing Mich Notre Dame Michigan ‘Ay Ygies

Hannibal Lad Shows Class On the Links

Hannibal, Missouri teen Charles A. Cruickshank Jr., 18, the youngest in the St. Louis tournament, made his second tourney appearance but was edged by A B Ewing on the 18th green. Cruickshank, who earlier qualified for the championship flight and runner-up in the St Joe consolation, showed potential with a 20 foot attempt for a 3 on the final hole before miscueing into a loss. Cruickshank is expected to be heard from again if he dedicates more time to golf.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch Charles Cruickshank Hannibal Mound City Charles A. Cruickshank Jr Cruickshank St Joe J. L. Carleton A.B. Ewing Ewing

Keokuk Triumphs With Late Rally In Central Association

Keokuk edged Mason City 11 to 5 after a ninth inning rally, with Mc Culloch’s triple, Asher’s tying single, and late errors shaping the score. In Marshalltown Burlington won 2 to 1 as Miller held the hits, while Cedar Rapids rallied for three runs in the ninth but Moscatine answered with a six run effort.

Keokuk Mason ‘City Mason City Iowa McCulloch Ee Asher Ay Kuk R.H.E Marshalltown Town Fertin Burlington Miller Cedar Rapids Seeger Marr Cedar ‘Rapids oTee Cedar Baglin Moscatine Brown Ludwigs Ross Hruska

Waterloo bats stifle opponents with 12 hits

Waterloo nips Clinton 9 to 4 in a pitcher hitters duel. Gross led Waterloo with safe hits and produced a triple and a double among four extra base hits. Darrow, Torkelson, Brennan and Brennan contributed on the mound as Waterloo built a lead early and cruised.

Waterloo Towa Tune 3 Hae Clinton Darrow Torkelson Brennan

Wisconsin star Phil Stiles eyes Panama Pacific jump

Phil Stiles of the University of Wisconsin headlines the Panama Pacific championships, set for San Francisco in August, as the standout broad jumper. He recently soared 20 feet 4 inches in May, a mark rivaling Olympic champions, and has a history of rapid improvement from 23 feet 9 inches as a schoolboy to national titles.

United States San Francisco Phil Stiles University of Wisconsin Stiles A. L. Gutterson Stockholm a_ hig Platt Adams New York Athletic Club Tventy

Hitting Spree Powers Drake and Borton in Wins

In Buffalo doubleheader Brooklyn tops Buffalo as Schultze falters in game one and Upham gains relief in game two. Chicago hosts St Louis with Drake and Borton delivering key hits while Brown struggles amid weak support.

Chicago Py Drake Borton St. Louis Brown Davenport Hartley Black Wilson

Wallace Gets Tryout After 21-Year Career

Wall ace Wallace, after 21 seasons, was released by the Browns and will wear a Cardinals uniform at Robison Field to showcase his form for manager Miller Huggins. If he meets expectations, a contract for the remainder of the season is likely. Arnold Hauser, recently seen in uniform, might return before season end.

ST. Louis Roderick Chu Wallace Browns Robison Field Miller Huggins Wallace Huggins Cardinals Nationals Reds Arnold Hauser Hauser Hater Gins Arnold

Cleveland Sailor Completes 11000 Mile Cruiser Journey

Charles E Wellman of the South Shore Power Boat Club finished an 11000 mile cruise in his 40-foot cruiser Cleo N. He sailed from Cleveland down the Mississippi, up the Gulf and Atlantic, to the St Lawrence and the Great Lakes, aiming to reach Chicago by July 1, with the voyage having begun September 16.

Cleveland, O Charles E. Wellman Southshore Power Boat Club Chicago Cleo. N W Wellman Mississippi Gulf and Atlantic St. Lawrence Lakes Cleveland Welimaan

Giants Rally Past World Champs in Nine Inning Upset

Dubuque Telegraph-Nernld reports a chaotic start as manager Castle is suspended, altering the lineup with Tretter in center. Galvin hits a homer, McGuff a four-base blast, and Daschbach shines in a high‑drama 9‑inning win. Ohlin changes eyes to field, Ellison brought in, Keupper joins Henry Grays. McGraw’s men beat Tyler James and Crutcher 10 to 3.

Dubuque Ile Daringer Galvin McGuff Daschbach

Turko German clash at Smyrna wounds and arrests

At Smyrna a general fight between Turkish and German officers broke out on a quay. Several were killed or wounded and the Vake of Smyrna narrowly escaped being shot while trying to intervene. A Turkish officer killed a German in retaliation for an alleged insult. All survivors were placed under arrest.

Salqnika Smyrna

Returned to District Federal Reserve in Oklahoma

Washington June 3 T Johnson Coul and Atoka counties in Oklahoma have been returned to the Dallas federal reserve district after a special federal reserve board meeting on application by local bankers.

Washington T Johnson Coul Atoka Oklahoma Dallas Federal «Reserve District Federal Reserve ‘Board

Tans of Oxying Given Thirty Two Inning Bail

Patrons paid three cents a game and could not complain as the “short measured” event ran over two days Saturday and Sunday. The piece notes impropriety in the tolls and the long duration of play.

Moline Dispatch

Baseball Scores From Yesterday in the National League

Yesterday in the National League Brooklyn beat Philadelphia 2 to 3 Boston defeated New York 10 to 2 St Louis won 3 2 over Cincinnati. Three games were scheduled.

Brooklyn Philadelphia Boston New York St. Louis Cincinnati

Weather Delays Hit East Coast Games In Cold Snap

Cold conditions force postponements for the Philadelphia Washington series with two games moved or rescheduled. New York to Boston also impacted by low temperatures. Other games remain unscheduled as teams monitor conditions.

New York Boston Philadelphia Washington

Icebox Baseball Scores From Chicago and Nearby Cities

Buffalo beat Brooklyn 7 to 10 in a stacked scoreboard session with Chicago losing 2 to St Louis 3 and Kansas City 1 defeating Pittsburg 2. In the second game Buffalo edged Brooklyn 1. No other games scheduled.

Chicago St. Louis Kansas City Pittsburg Buffalo Brooklyn

American Association Scores and Grounds Report

Wet grounds affect games across cities. Cleveland st Paul tied Columbus 0 while Milwaukee led 9 to Louisville 4. Kansas City 3 up on Indianapolis 5 to Minneapolis 4. (13 Minings.)

American Association Cleveland-st. Paul Columbus Milwaukee Louisville Kansas City Indianapolis Minneapolis

Western League Scores From Topeka and Lincoln

In Topeka the Tigers defeated Omaha 4 to 3 while Lincoln beat St. Joseph 2 to 1. Wichita overwhelmed Sioux City 9 to 3 in a trio of Western League results.

Topeka Omaha Lincoln St. Joseph Wichita Sioux City

Where They Play Today Three-I League schedule

The Three I League slate features Quincy visiting Dubuque, Decatur at Davenport, Moline at Bloomington, Peoria at Rockford, Boston at Cincinnati, Brooklyn at Pittsburgh, Philadelphia at St Louis, and New York at Chicago.

Quincy Aetas Rockford Day Chicago Philadelphia Boston Brooklyn Bee St Louis Pittsburgh I.e Cincinnati New _York Americdin Detroit Boston A New York Rae Ee Washington Cleveland Bee Louis Ste Ie Quincy Dubuque Decatur Davenport Moline Bloomington Peorin Rockford

Baseball slate shifts for AL and big city matchups

The schedule features St Louis at Philadelphia in the American League. Chicago travels to Boston. Detroit plays at New York. Cleveland faces Washington in a set of marquee intercity games.

St.Louis Philadelphia Chicago Boston Detroit New York Cleveland Washington

Hyde Repeats Metropolitan Golf Title On Long Island

Miss Lilian B Hyde of the South Shortfield club defeated Mrs Joseph E Davis of Piping Rock 4 up and 3 to win the Women's Metropolitan Golf Association championship at Sleepy Hollow Country Club Long Island. It is her fourth Metropolitan title and she seems likely to remain the top Long Island player for some time.

Lilian’ B. Hyde South Shortfield Joseph E. Davis Piping Rock Metropolitan Golf Association Sleepy Hollow Long Island Miss Hyde Metropolitan

Thirty Six for Twenty Five Cents Dr King Pills

Dr King s New Life Pills are sold in glass bottles holding 36 sugar coated white pills. Each bottle costs 25 cents, with one pill and a glass of water as a nightly dose. The advertisement promises relief from constipation by morning, urging readers to buy at druggists.

Dr. King's New Life Driggists

Beatty Bought by Los Angeles in Coast league

The Moline Dispatch reports Jack Beatty, last year first sacker for the Distillers, was sold by Clarence Rowland to Seattle in the Northwestern league and has now been sold to Los Angeles in the Coast league. Los Angeles released Abstein to make room for Beatty, who had been underperforming.

Moline Dispatch Jack ‘Beatty The Distillers Clarence Rowland Wwrer Seattle Los Angeles Abstein Jackal California Beatty

Clarence Rowlandbacking Eddie Collins impresses White Sox

Davenport Times reports Clarence Rowland praised Eddie Collins as the league’s best ball player arguing he would be worth 75000 to 85000 dollars. Collins then starred against Detroit, collecting three hits three runs and five assists while Ty Cobb went 0-for-4.

Davenport Clarence Rowland Eddie ‘Collins Charles Comiskey Harry McFarland White Sox Chicago Clarence Collins Tigers Ty Cobb Comiskey Rowland Eddie Collins Cammy Commy Rion Tris Speaker Joe Jackson Eddie Tyrus Cobb

Rabbit Maranville Chased for Kicking Umpire

Reds. Hammer Offerings of St. Louis Hurlers and Defeat Cardinals. Errors Give Phillies a Victory. Boston June 3 The delivery of three Boston pitchers contained few mysteries for New York batsmen and the Giants won. The Braves batted Marquard hard but he tightened in the punches. Maranville was removed from the game by Umpire Quigley in the third when he protested vehemently against a decision.

Reds St. Louis Cardinals Phillies Boston New York Giants Braves Marquard Maranville Quigley

St Louis Defeated by Purdue Eleven in Cincinnati

Cincinnati spins five runs on St Louis with a strong fifth inning as Niehaus and Snyder pace Perdue’s attack. Batteries: Schneider and Wingo for St Louis. Perdue Niehaus and Snyder for Purdue.

ST. Louis Niehaus Ferdue Cincinnati Schneider Wingo Perdue Snyder

Errors Give Phils Win Over Brooklyn Shutout

Philadelphia wins at Brooklyn 2 to 1 as Phils use errors by O Mara and Miller to edge the first appearance shutout. Phillies fielding strong with two fast double plays aiding the victory. Batteries Mater and Billifer for Brooklyn Appt ton and Miller for Philadelphia.

Brooklyn O Mara Miller Philadelphia Appleton Phillies Bayge Mater Billifer and. Miller

Manager Hughes Returns to Bloomington After Five-Year Gap

Pantagraph notes Hughes first Bloomington visit in five years. Formerly with Dubuque and Springfield, he is described as a seasoned baseball manager with many playing years ahead of him.

Bloomington Pantagraph Hughes Dubuque Springfield

TIZ Foot Relief Promises All Day Comfort

The advertisement claims TIZ cools burning tired feet and relieves corns bunions blisters and chilblains. It asserts acids are drawn out and feet become restful and comfortable after long dancing walking or standing. A 25 cent box from druggists promises a year of toe friendly relief and smaller shoes.

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