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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1918
Page
5
A reader asks physicist Sinnott about why certain lines curve rather than stay straight, seeking a clear explanation of the concept and underlying factors influencing curvature in natural and man made paths.
New York matches its second half surge by scoring three in the eighth and decisive run in the ninth to beat Pittsburgh 4 to 3 and hold first place in the league. Causey earned the win with Cooper losing in relief as New York takes the three game series.
In St Louis on June 6 the Yankees rallied from a 2 1 deficit in the eighth as Peckinpaugh tripled with bases loaded to beat the St Louis Cardinals 3 to 2. Huggins honored as former St Louis mayor was presented a traveling bag before the game.
National League standings show Boston leading with 28 12 in first place. Chicago and Cincinnati close behind. Wednesday results include Philadelphia 6 Chicago 4. Pittsburgh 5 New York 4. St Louis 2 Brooklyn 0. American League updates feature Philadelphia 6 Chicago 4 and Detroit 4 in a full slate. Upcoming games list Chicago at Philadelphia and St Louis at New York among others.
Berlin dispatch via London reports successful advances in Flanders with some prisoners taken. The official communication says reconnoitering continues and the artillery battle revived temporarily on the overall front.
A vintage advertisement touts a lasting remedy for catarrh claiming fifty years of success. It claims the product purges catarrhal poisons from blood and strengthens it to restore health, and promises relief from throat drip sores bad breath hawking and spitting. It notes druggists stock the remedy and urges trial with medical adviser support.
Chicago defeats Philadelphia 4 to 3 in the first game of the series. Cicotte earned the win after a ninth inning rally as Weaver and Gandil drove in the decisive runs. Felsch doubled for Chicago and Shannon had a three-base hit in the tight contest.
Sergeant Leon Cadore on furlough from Camp Gordon pitched his first game of the season for Brooklyn and held the St Louis team to two runs on four scattered hits. Brilliant support came from Schmandt who handled all chances without an error as Brooklyn won 2 to 0.
Philadelphia stayed tied until the eighth as Philadelphia's Cravath and McGaffigan sparked the offense. doubles by Bressler and Roush brought in three runs, securing a 7 to 4 victory for Cincinnati.
Detroit June 6 Washington won the opening game of the series 5 to 4 in 11 innings. Ainson opened with a base hit and stole second, Bush threw home on Shottari’s grounder, and Washington edged Detroit in a tense late clash.
The Orpheum VPlayers stage The Call of the Woods an odd romance with rivals in love and treachery. The production promises fear driven acts of vengeance and a surprising finale. Tickets are $1 with stock cast credits and local performances listed for the week.
The female duckfall lays two or three apes about three-quarters of an inch long, inclosed in strong white shells. The young are suckled by the mother.
In New York on June 6 the National League authorized a joint appeal with other baseball interests to the railroad commission. Officials seek a ruling on proposed mileage and Pullman rate hikes that would affect circuit travel and season plans. A policy on army furlough players was adopted, restricting play without commanding officer approval and within the 23 player limit. after September 1 such players may not participate in league games.
In a split score, Cleveland bats power past Boston 5 to 4 as Ruth hits a homer for Boston and Miller drives in key runs for Cleveland. Shean posts two base hits. Bagby earns the win after working the late innings as Enzmann battles through eight.
Frank J. Quinn, defending Edgard Strause in the murder of cashier Berne M. Mead, delivered the closing argument in Peoria Illinois. The defense contends Strause's actions were self defense or lacked intent.
The defense attorney Mr. Quinn told the jury it would be impossible for Mead to have been shot from behind as the prosecutor claimed. He urged the jury to review the corroborating testimony of Strause and consider the matter overnight. The judge adjourned with the case not likely to reach the jury before Friday morning.
Waukesha Wisconsin June 6 Judge Lueck names three experts to evaluate Grace Lusk mental condition until June 18 when they report to court. The judge may decide sentence at that hearing.
The conviction of Mrs. Mary Newman Roberts remains uncertain as a lunacy commission's finding will determine the case. Judge assigns Dr. Harry Bradley of Milwaukee to report on the alienists' evaluation.
Washington reports Secretary Daniels states that submarine raids off the Atlantic coast will not check the flow of men and munitions to France. He says the navy's great duty is to keep the sea lane open to France and to carry American troops and supplies.
An incomplete wartime report notes efforts to keep the road open and guard food supplies for comrades. The fragment mentions accomplishing tasks on the battle front and maintaining supply lines as the focus continues.
In Okmulgee county Creek Indians protest the draft with riots reported in the south part of the county. Henry home guards and about 100 civilians leave for the stamping grounds near Crazy Snake rebellion to confront white farmers said to have been shot by Indians.
A long ad claims iron deficiency in women rises since 30 years, touts Nuxated Iron as the remedy. It cites Dr Ferdinand Keng and others endorsing the product, urging readers to obtain prescriptions or buy the branded iron supplement for stronger blood and nerves.
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