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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1918

Page

7

Philadelphia Defeats Chicago 3-2 in 10 Innings

Philadelphia rallied to end Chicago's five game win streak with a 3-2 ten inning victory. Oldring Walker and Burns drove in the runs as Danforth took the loss after Williams exited in the eighth. Gregg pitched well for Philadelphia. Eddie Collins had eight putouts at second base, a possible record. Wie made two running catches to rob Chicago of hits.

Chicago Philadelphia Oldring Walker Burns Danforth Williams Gregg Eddie Collins Wie Ab.r.h.o.a Dugan McAvoy Ab.r.h.o E. J. Collins Murphy BE. Collins Felsch Weaver Gandil Risberg Schalk Lynn Cece Reece Liebold Lynn J. Collins Gardner Chi Phila

Pirates Split Doubleheader With Brooklyn Team

Brooklyn and Pittsburgh split a doubleheader, the Pirates winning 7 to 1 in the first game while the Superbas took the second 2 to 1 in 12 innings. Cadore and Herman solid on mound in a long second game before Brooklyn pinch hit. Grimes and Coombs supported both ends. major scoring details recorded per box.

Brooklyn Pittsburgh Pirates Superbas Cadore Herman Grimes Coombs R.W.E F. Miller Schmidt Cheney Griner Miller RHE Harmon Cooper Archer

Indians Take Three Of Four From Red Sox In Cleveland

Cleveland beat Boston 3 to 1 to complete a three games to one edge in the four game series. Morton pitched well scattering hits except for a second inning Boston run. Score by innings shows Boston 01 0 0 0 0 9 1 and Cleveland 0 9 0 3 0 0 0s with Mays Schang Morton and Thomas as batteries.

Cleveland Boston Morton Mavs R.hwle Mays and Schang Thomas

Washington Garners Another In Detroit

Washington won again from Detroit by free hitting, bases on balls, and errors to 5 3. La van's fielding was noteworthy, while Veach hit two three-base hits. Score by innings: Washington 110 010 011 5 Detroit 000 100 120 3. Batteries Harper and Picinich. Kalio, Cunningham and Yelle.

Detroit Washington Lavan Veach Harper

Standings and results for major leagues and divisions

National and American leagues standings show teams like Chicago Philadelphia New York and Boston with varied records. Saturday results list Chicago 6 Philadelphia 0 and Detroit 3 New York 4, plus results from American Association and Western League matchups and open dates.

Weta Pet Woods Ny Sotons NL OY Sinn Satrdays

Giants And Cards Each Take A Game

New York and St Louis split a Saturday doubleheader in New York. The Giants won the opener 6 1 after a fifth inning rally highlighted by Kavanagh muffing a pop fly with two outs. In the second game Doak and Sallee pitched 11 innings. St Louis won 4 2 as Young misplayed a fly, Smyth and Kavanagh scored, and McGraw was ejected after a disputed call.

New York St. Louis Giants Doak Sallee Sherdell Kavanagh Young Snyder Smyth McGraw Byron Jack Smith

Nehf Bests Toney In Low Scoring Boston Win

In Boston on Saturday, Nehf edged Toney in a pitching duel as the Red Sox beat the Reds 1 to 0. The only run scored in the seventh when Powell walked, Wickland sacrificed, Roush robbed J Smith, and Konetchy lined a single to left to plate Powell. Wingo and Wilson shared the batteries with Toney working for Cincinnati.

Boston Nekhf Toney Cincinnati Powell Wickland Roush J. ©. Smith Konetchy Eccred Powell

Old Time Wrestlers May Grapple In Iowa

Cedar Rapids Iowa June 9 Dad Clark aged 55 of North Liberty wrestles Farmer Iguras 57 of Omaha in a best two of three falls match for heavyweight champion. They first met on the mat thirty two years ago. Both are in good shape. Promoters hope to secure the bout for Cedar Rapids following Farmer Burns remark.

Cedar Rapids Iowa Dad” Clark North Liberty Farmer” Iguras Omaha Ner Oworkless Farmer" Burns

Phillies Shut Out by Chicago in Six to Nothing Loss

Philadelphia was held to two hits as Chicago won 6 0. Tytler limited PHI to two hits while SHogg, Mann and Paskett produced the decisive first inning plays. Deal hit his second homer in two games, Vollocher starred on defense, and no PHI runner reached second base. Score: 6 0.

Philadelphia Tytler Chicago Shogg Mann Paskett Deal Vollocher A.bla Hoae Flack Hollocher Ss Seer A Merkle Paskert Zeider Killifer Serert Tyler Tetal A.blr AE Bancroft Luderus Ste Cravath Enews Gi McGaffigan Burns Hogg Adams Fer

Yanks Win Behind Ripe Hits and Davenport Wildness

New York defeated St Louis 4 to 3 behind a barrage of hits and Davenport’s wild pitching in the third and fourth innings. Tobin doubled for two bases, and Austin and Peckinpaugh added three-base hits as the Yankees took the lead and held on.

ST. Louis Davenport New York E. Touhin Austin Sisler Hendryx Lf & Ri Smith Johns Gedeen Gerber Hale, Co Sotheron, Pa Tobin Peckinpaugh Baker Pipp Gilhooley Thormahlen Hannah Setheron Miller

Colleges May Place War Ban On Football

INDIANAPOLIS June 9 The question of abolishing intercollegiate football in the western conference colleges during the war has again come up. President William Lowe Bryan of Indiana University has written to presidents of other universities in the conference asking their views. Bryan had the matter up last year with the conference colleges and President Wilson. It was then the general opinion that the ban should be retained as it was believed the training was excellent. And in this President Wilson agreed. Since last fall America’s part in the war has risen and new problems now make action on intercollegiate athletics of vital interest.

Indianapolis Questen William Lowe Bryan Indiana University Bryan Wilson America

Michigan U Wins Conference Meet In Its Come Back

Michigan proves comeback champions at the western outdoor track and field meet on Stagg Field, capturing the title as Illinois second and Missouri third. Carl Johnson of Michigan and Drake’s Howard Drew shine in multiple events, with Johnson setting a new conference long jump record and sweeping hurdles and sprints.

Michigan U Chicago University , Michigan Stagg Field University Oflinois Missouri Wisecon i Minnesota Drake Notre Dame Purdue Northwestern Depauw Kansas Indiana Ome State Ames America School of Osteopathy Carl Johnson

Keokuk Hannibal Teams Skip Meet Here

War garden duties kept Keokuk and Hannibal Y M C A teams away from a local track and swimming meet, leaving local boys to fill the schedule. In Class C, Moellering led with multiple wins in events such as the 30 feet hop, step and jump and the 440 yard dash, while Wells and Whitney earned several places. In Class B, Carlton led in sprints and hops with Dayton and McGinley placing in a mix of events. Class A saw Brittain and McCann win the 100 yard dash and shot put, with Brittain taking the top spot in the 100 yard dash and McCann placing second in shot put.

Hannibal Keokuk Y. M. C. Avs Bhevs Carl Moellering Jasper Wells Moollering Moellering Smith Whitney Moelering Carrott McGintey Carlton Dayton McGuinley McGinley AleGinley al Beyvs Oneinieranc McCann Brittain Tinittain MeClann McCann

Johren Wins Suburban Handicap at Belmont Park

New York June 9 Wilneys imported chestnut colt Fohren son of Spear mint Minella won the Suburban Handicap at one mile and a furlong on the Belmont Park course. Hollister finished second and Battle third while Cudgel the favorite was fourth. Johren led all the way and held on to win by one and a half lengths in 2 06 as track conditions slowed times. The winner's earnings totaled 5850 dollars.

New York Wilney Fohren Belmont Park A. K. Mavember Hollister BP. A. Clark Battle Cudgel Hendrie Spur Johren Robinson Knapp Feature Hmolhster

Gem City Business College Upsets Otis Shop Nine 7–5

In a top Twilight League clash on Saturday, Gem City Business College defeated Otis Shop with a 7 to 5 score. Otis batters Raymond and Druftel faced Beetle and Lane on the mound for the winners. Also noted: Trinidad, British West Indies, raising lizards to guard sugar crops from froghoppers.

Gem City Business College Otis Shop Otis Raymond Druftel Beetle Lane Trinidad British West Indies

Life Uncertain Near Front Line in France

A French front correspondent reports from the line near the Oine district in northern France. He praises American troops, describes near-mim lethal shelling and gas, and notes morale remains high amid danger. He recalls six inch shells, shrapnel, steel helmets, and the surreal mix of danger with humor and resolve.

France

Lexington Car Sales Record Reported by Judge Hubbard

Judge S A Hubbard, local agent for Lexington cars, reports selling 10 cars in the last five days. He claims a record for Lexington sales among Quincy dealers and notes a two week championship in selling cats in Quines.

Judge S A Hubbard Lexington Cars Judge Hubbard Quincy Quines

Candidate Arrested For Illegal Meeting Near Montrey

Charles A. Lindberg, a non partisan league candidate for the Republican nomination for governor, was arrested at the Uhrammer farm four miles from Montrey Minnesota on two charges conspiracy to violate Minnesota law prohibiting discouragement of enlistment and unlawful assembly. Eric Olson, former Populace leader, was involved.

Patamont Mann Charles A. Lindberg League Minnesota Uhrammer Farm Montrey Minn Eric Olson

Lindbergh Arrives for League Meeting Arrest and Bond

Olson, 72, was taken into custody as the sheriff and rural guard served warrants to about 500 farmers, including 200 league members. Lindbergh arrived, arraigned, and released on a $1,000 bond furnished by a league supporter. He denied league ties and said he runs as a Republican. Trial set for January 20. He stated he did not know the meeting was billed as a league gathering.

League Olson QCL Lindberg Lindbergh St. Paul

Fred Deeter Seeks Sheriff Nomination in Adams County

Fred Deeter of Liberty HL announces himself as a Republican candidate for Sheriff, subject to the September 11 primary. A 25-year Adams County resident, Deeter is a farmer, former auctioneer, and current Ford agent for Liberty Motor Co. and Clayton Motor Co. at 39, touting party loyalty, broad acquaintance, and an unaligned, straightforward campaign.

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