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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1915

Page

6

Second Round Opens in Flag Chase Series

The Quin cy Speed Boys clash with the Bloomington Bloomers at League Park this afternoon at 3 as the second round opens. Quincy faces two games here then travels to Bloomington for a pair before returning for eight more, aiming to regain top position with new recruit Lindsay boosting the Bloomers and pitcher Ross Dark slated to start today.

Bloomington Johnny Castle Quincy Speed Boys Pete Lister Bloomington Bloomers League Park Speed Boys Listerines Castle Quincy Bloomers Lister Lindsay Johnny Jackson Gurtz Donica Pete Lucas Qu’ Berta Charley Jackson Ritemeyer Rube Schlansker Ross Dark al Cummings Haing Gleason George Boelzle Castle's Warriors Ouiney Wallie Galvin Satan Stutz The Walter Wallie

Pathfinders top Muskies in high scoring Burlington game

In Burlington yesterday June saw the Pathfinders beat the Muskies 5 to 4 in a game praised as the season's prettiest. Baichley set a league record with 16 strikeouts, as Gorlele and Muscatine supplied the runs in a low mismatch.

Burlington Nucoune Burlington Baseball Association Pathfinders Muskies Baichley Muscatine Gorlele Baichley and Rolley Ross and Hruska

Cedar Rapids Beats Marshalltown In Tight Tilt

Cedar Rapids edged Marshalltown 2 to 9 in a low scoring game. Seibold and Ludwig led Cedar Rapids while Beard and Hammerschmidt contributed for Marshalltown in this June contest reporting period.

Marshalltown Cedar. Rapids Cedar Rapids Seibold Ludwig Beard Hammerschmidt

Claydiggers Victorious

Mason City defeated Waterloo 7 to 3 as hits and errors swung the game in the seventh inning. Waterlo o failed to score after the early rounds while Mason City centered on a late rally. Batteries Tuttle and Brennan for Mason City Garrrett and Tfarrison for Waterloo.

Mason City Mason City Waterloo Crise Tuttle and Brennan Garrett and Tfarrison

Keokuk Wins Shutout In First Inning Rally

Keokuk defeated Clinton 4-0 using a four run burst in the first inning. Batteries: McCulloch and Ieeplestant for Keokuk. Cooper and Darrow for Clinton. The game was played in Keokuk on June 8 with Keokuk seizing control early and maintaining the shutout.

Keokuk Ikeokuk H.E. Keokuk Clinton McCulloch iEeplestant Cooper Darrow

Western peengue in midwest scores list

A stream of scores from Western contests shows Denver two, St. Joseph four, Lincoln sixteen, Des Moines two, Wichita eleven, Omaha zero. Topeka seven and a half to Sioux City one appear in the same rapid tally.

Denver St. Joseph Lincoln Des Moines Wichita Omaha Topeka Sioux City

Aurora Fails as Racine Dominates State Matchup

In a state roster play summary, Racine wins 3-0 over Aurora while Strator records 8, Freeport posts 5, Elgin 2, and Ottawa 1 in a sequence of scoring lines.

Aurora Racine Strator Freeport Elgin Ottawa

Yesterday's Threes League Results From Moline and More

Day's results show Moline 2 Rockford 1 in Threes League. National League noted with St Louis 4 to Philadelphia 5 and Pittsburgh 3 to Brooklyn 4. Cincinnati 3 over Boston 4, Chicago 3 lugs New York 9. Detroit 1 over New York Ay, Philadelphia 5 over St Louis 2, Washington 3 over Cleveland 2, Boston 3 over Chicago 4.

Moline Rockford

Federal League Game Summary Sparks Limited Schedule

In Brooklyn aiimore defeated Kansas City 5 to 3 while St. Louis led 5 to 1. Only two games on the schedule proceeded with limited action.

Brooklyn Aiimore Kansas City St. Louis

Unclear sports scoring snippet from multiple teams

A terse score shard lists outcomes for Louisville Minneapolis Cleveland Milwaukee Columbus St Paul Indianapolis Kansas City with varied tallies. No full game context or dates are provided.

Louisville Minneapolis Cleveland Milwaukee Columbus St. Paul Indianapolis Kansas City

Where They Play Today Three League in Bloomington at Quincy

League games list matchups across cities with Bloomington facing Quincy Rockford at Moline Davenport at Dubuque Peoria at Decatur Philadelphia at Chicago Brooklyn at Cincinnati Boston at Pittsburgh New York at St. Louis actions planned across major markets for today in regional sports scheduling.

Pet. Davenport Rockford Tree Ee Ee Fe Quincy EU Teeane Moline Sete Elee Naar Peoria Pee En Nee Ee Ee Wee Dubuque Ev Ewons Bloomington Eae Ee Wae Decatur W. Pet Lohien Cerns Seer Philadelphia Aee Ewe Osten Brooklyn Wee O Rene St. Louis Ences Pittsburgh New York Sea Ee Cnevnhanee Chicago Detroit Boston Cowen New York Ee Washington Ernae Cleveland Quincy Rockford Moline Davenport Dubuque Peoria

Baseball schedules show AL games in New York and East Coast

American League slate lists Chicago at New York, St. Louis at Washington, Cleveland at Philadelphia, and Detroit at Boston, outlining eight cross city matchups for the upcoming week.

Chicago New York St. Louis Washington Cleveland Philadelphia Detroit Boston

Northerners Rally in Doubleheader Split at Moline

Rockford and Moline played a twin bill. In game one Rockford won heavy 15 to 2, as Graham stifled hitters while McManus and Jacobs worked the plates. In game two Moline struck nine hits for five runs, Scott and Carney contributing in a 6 to 2 victory.

Moline Rockford Graham Ree McManus and Jacobs Graham and Carney Clark and Scott and

Brooklyn Wins on Smith Home Run in Federal League Clash

In Brooklyn, Fred Smith arrived from Buffalo and belted a grand eight inning homer with the bases loaded and two out to turn a two run Baltimore lead into a Brooklyn victory. Final score shows Baltimore 3 and Brooklyn 5. Batteries Bailey and Jacklitsch for Baltimore Lafitte and Land for Brooklyn.

Brooklyn Fred Smith Buffalo Baltimore R.H.E Brooklyn Ooo Bailey Jacklitsch Lafitte Land

Kansas City Bashes St Louis With Four-Run Third Inning

Kansas City bunched four hits including a homer in the third to score four runs and add one in the eighth, defeating St Louis. Final score Kansas City 16 to 0. Batteries Groom Watson Hartley for St Louis and Main Easterly for Kansas City. Score details fragmented but indicate a one-sided game.

Kansas City Bt Louis R. HB St.Louis Groom Watson Hartley Main

Cubs in Odd Ame. 6 103 home run caps stretch

Chicago Cubs rally as Jimmy Archer hits a home run to lead a late victory over the Braves. Narrows in the ninth frame give the champions the necessary tally after Cincinnati’s three in the eighth. Dodgers and Phillies also win.

CUBS Odd Ame Jimmy Archer Braves Reds Dodgers Phils

Johnny O Castle Hits Sixth in On Base After Slugging

Johnny O Castle posts a .223 batting mark and ranks sixth in the league for on base percentage. The remark notes if all players above .260 batted that way, Jacksonville would be full of pitchers.

Johnny O Castle Jacksonville

Wakes Leader Bax ter Dominates League In Opinions

The report lauds Bax ter of the Wakes as a true league leader across departments and notes his notable prestige in club wielding. Frank Dang is praised for hitting around one per game and reaching near 333. He claims external factors conspire to keep him from 300, yet shows improvement and potential. Howard Wakefield tops batting among managers, followed by Lis ter Duggan Hoffman Castle Tughes Dan O Leary and Larry Mullens with mixed results among others.

Baxter Frank Dang Frank Dang Howard Wakefield Lister Duggan Hoffman Castle Tughes Dan O'Leary Larry

Baseball Stats Jumble At Davenport Stirs Laughs

Barnes, labeled the geek by locals, batted .088 after last Saturday's fourteen inning melee. Baxter, stinging at 360, struck out three times in one game. Ziggy Sherer, hitting .212, has climbed to over .400 since the publication.

Barnes Davenport Baxter Ziggy Sherer

Whales defeat Havana Merchants in exhibition game

In Havana Illinois on June 8 the Chicago Federal League club defeated the Havana Merchants 10 to 2 in an exhibition game.

Havana, II Havana Merchants

Galesburg to host second 1000 Miles auto race

Twelve entries are set for Galesburg's second 1000miles automobile race tomorrow afternoon. The primary rivalry features Eddie O'Donnell L O Malley and William Chandler in a tight contest for the honors.

Galesburg Eddie O'Donnell L. O'Malley William Chandler

Reds Rally Fails as Boston Leads Ninth Inning Comeback

Cincinnati rallied in the eighth to tie Boston but the Red Sox answered in the ninth with one run to win. Final score 8-3. Key moments include Magee two base hit, Willifer three base hit, and several sacrifices and double plays. Umpires Rigler and Hart. Time 1:50.

Chicago ROH. C. AE Fisher Knisely Ifc. Es Oh Zimmerman Saier Ib .el Williams See Archer Phelan Esieeus iLavender Bresnahan Standridge McLarry Lavender New York Sohicago Oe Merkle Burns Knisely Lobert Brainard Doyle Marquard Zummerman Marquard Phy Lavender Byron Orth Reds Cincinnati Cincinnat Boston Sue Cincinnatio Magee Willifer Connolly Morainville Smith Schmidt Herzog Mollwitz Morar Ton Schmidt Rudolph Schneider Benton Sinnings Lin Rigler Hart R.H.O. Ale Felsch Weaver O.i I &, Collins SB Adhe Fournier J. Saline Roth Blackburn Benz Daly J. Scott Names AB. R.H.O Hooper Wagner Henriksen Wee Janvrin Gainer Lewis Ifeere Hoblitzel Teherees Scott Gardner Thomas Mays Za Rodners Soo E. Collins Or Collins Schalk J Pournier Evans Wallace

Dodgers Rally To Beat Pirates In Ninth Inning

In Pittsburgh, Brooklyn trailed 3 to 0 but surged in the eighth with three runs, aided by Stengel's hit that Çronted a triple scoring O Mara Myers and Daubert after Cos tello allowed the hit. Final score 4 to 3 in Brooklyn favor. Batteries: Smith Pfeffer McCarty for Brooklyn and McQuillan Gibson for Pittsburgh.

Dodgers Pittsburg Brookly Pittsburgh Costello Stengel O'Mara Myers Daubert Smith Pfeffer McCarty McQuillan Gibson

Luderus Delivers in Phillies Victory Over Cardinals

ST. LOUIS June 8 Luderus starred at the plate helping Philadelphia defeat St. Louis. In the second inning with two on base he tripled driving in two runs and set the tone for the win.

Luderus Cards ST. Louis Philadelphi Philadel

Eighth Inning Rally Seals Win for Becker Luderus

The linescore shows Philadelphia 8 and St. Louis 4 as Mayer and Burns duel Griner, Allee, and Snyder. Becker delivers the winning single in the eighth, with Luderus scoring the decisive run despite a late rally by the Cardinals.

Vhiaris Luderus Becker

Newlyweds Fred Breu and Ophelia Platensmyth Surprise

Friends hosted a pleasant congratulatory surprise for newlyweds Fred Breu of 1256 Vermont Street and Ophelia Platensmyth of Paris, Ontario. The event featured blue and white decorations, roses, refreshments, music, and games. The couple wed a week ago in Paris, Missouri, and plan a wedding trip east before returning June 1. they will reside at 246 Vermont Street. Labor Day committees met, naming H. H. Thesen as solicitor for the annual picnic program.

Fred Breur Vermont Street Ophelia Platensmyth Paris Mrs. Breter East

No definite action yet on fes tivities location

A report notes no decision has been made regarding the site for this year’s festival events. No location has been fixed, and officials have not announced a plan or timetable.

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Burning of Rome staged at Eighth and Elm church

The drama The Burning of Rome was presented last night at the Eighth and Elm Street church with Harry Te Daily in the leading role. Florence Cook Wallace Gordon and John Tolson assisted, Daily also writing the piece and praised for a fine interpretation. He plans another performance a week from Thursday under the Local Legion.

Rome Harry Te Daily Eighth and Elm_ street Daily Florence Cook Wallace Gordon John Tolson Romar Loval Legion

Charley White Triumphs Over Thom ay in 7th Round

Boston report: Charlie White of Chicago knocked out Charley Thom ay of Philadelphia in the seventh round of a 12 round lightweight bout here tonight. White brought victory to Chicago in a hard fought match.

Boston Charlie White Chicago Charley Thomay Philadelphia

Washington Wins Again From Cleveland Baseball Game

Washington won three of four against Cleveland with one unearned run and two due to errors. Final score shows Washington three, Cleveland two. Batter ies Coombe Jones and O Neill faced Ayres and Henry.

Washington Cleveland Coumbe Rae Coombe Jones O'Neill Ayres Henry

Hose Regain Lead By Win Over Red Sox

Chicago regains first in the American League by defeating Boston. Manager Rowland reshuffles the lineup to boost batting strength as the White Sox win despite being outhit, taking advantage of Boston errors. Caldwell over Dubuc. Browns- Caldwell Beats Dubuc.

Hose RED Sox Boston Chicago Rowland White Sox

Phillies Rally Past St Louis on Fielding Errors

Philadelphia defeats St Louis 5 to 2 as bad fielding by St Louis pitchers and infield miscues early hamper the visitors. D Walsh nets a two base hit and Pratt adds a three bagger while Kopf and Bressler drive runs amid late scoring to seal the win.

Philadelphia St. Louis Bressler AB. R.H.O. AE Lapp Cee Eee Malone Lear Kopf S.r Poe Satiece St- Louis Petes D. Walsh Pratt Shotton Austin Lowdermilk Eis Hamilton Perryman

Shakeup Helps New York Break Losing Streak

Wild Bill Donovan of New York shuffled the batting order to spark the club, ending a long skid by beating Detroit in the finale of the series. Final score 2 to 1. Dubuc and McKee pitched for Detroit, Coldswell and Sweeney behind New York.

New York Bill Donovan Detroit Sries Dubuc McKee Coldswell Sweeney

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