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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1919
Page
6
Lieutenant Omer Locklear, once a motorcycle racer, reportedly performed astonishing stunts 2560 feet above ground. He allegedly changed planes in mid air and climbed on the wing while hanging by the heels from the frame, thrilling spectators and prompting calls for Army Board review.
New York defeated Cincinnati 6 to 2 in the opening game of the series. Fisher struggled early, Mitchell was hit hard in the eighth, and Benton held the lead through the later innings before Dubuc relieved. Players and batting details include Jurns, Young, Chase, Doyle, Kauff for New York against Rath, Smith, Daubert, Groh, Roush, Neale for Cincinnati.
Toledo June 11 promoter Rickard asks Major Biddle to appoint all officials for the Willard Dempsey heavyweight title bout to be held July 4. He urges the army navy and civilian board of boxing control to name the referee two judges timekeeper and to adjust conditions as needed. Rickard notes Willard and Dempsey consent to board selection and cites boxing reform aims.
ST. LOUIS Mo June 11 Nelson Whitney of New Orleans and Roger Lord and Clarence Wolf of St. Louis tied for low score at 153 in the qualification round of the trans Mississippi golf championship at the St. Louis Country club. Arthur Bonebrake of Topeka had next best with 155 while R. E. Knepper of Sioux City and R. E. Bocken kamp of St. Louis followed with 156.
Berlin announces the death of Admiral Henning Von Holtzendorff longtime head of the German naval staff. Born in 1853 in Berlin he led the naval general staff from 1915 to 1918 and helped develop U boat strategy earning a 1917 decoration. He served in the Adriatic squadron from 1895 to 1901 and commanded Kiel during the 1911 visit of Rear Admiral Edgar’s North Atlantic fleet.
Detroit street car strike paralyzes traction service across the city and suburbs. Workers demand at least a ten cent hourly wage increase, while Detroit United Railways insists it cannot meet the demand without higher fares approved by the city council.
Police and fire department ball tossers will clash next Saturday afternoon at League Park. The police plan a quick lineup with Capt. Jerry Akers in the box and Ed Schulte catching. Earhardt Hardware donated two bays and Gem City’s Tom Lenane allows park use free. admission is free but attendees donate to St. Mary and Blessing hospitals. Roth's triple helps Philadelphia beat St. Louis 4 3 in a pitchers duel.
New York June 11 A British dirigible the R-34 aimed at a flight from England to the United States via Newfoundland around June 20 may attempt a return voyage if the westward trip succeeds British aviation officials said upon arrival and connected with the venture.
Chicago beat Boston 5 to 3 as Cicotte earned his 11th win of the season and his seventh straight. Strong defense behind Ruth and Cicotte limited scoring while Weaver and Scott provided key hitting. The Chicago lineup featured Weaver and Gandil, with Scott and Risberg contributing in support as Boston managed three runs.
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