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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1915

Page

6

Cummings Holds Off Needles as Castle Nine Wins 5–0

Bloomington scene reports Silent Al Cummings dominates Needles with perfect support from Castle’s Quinty Speed Boys. Golvin and Sherer star with multiple RBIs, Castle and Galvin key hits, and a late double seals 5 to 0 victory. Charley Jackson injured. Reitemeyer finishes.

Bloomington al” Cummings Emery Johnny Castle Fleet Quinty Speed Boys Cummings Castle Lindsay Golvin Sherer Roth Kahl O Pretty Zigey Wallie Galvin Ouiney Charley Jackson O Reitemeyer

Pittféds Win Exhibition Over Springfield Independents

In Springfield Illinois, June 11, the Pittsborgs Federal league team defeated the Springfield Independents 4 to 0 in an exhibition game. Scorer: RAISE. Pitchers Rogge Berry for Pittsborgs and Kopp Ford for Springfield. Final lineup details listed.

Pittféds Springfield Pittsborgs Raise Pittsburgh

Rumor of Large Battle Near Goritz Reported

Paris dispatches cite a Swiss correspondent claiming an important battle occurred near Goritz three days ago with Austrian losses totaling 10000. Neither Italian nor Austrian foreign offices have confirmed the report.

Paris Geneva Anuthonty Goritz

Means Loss of Life Card*iff June

David Lloyd George declared that time wasted in supplying the British army with ammunition means British lives wasted in the trenches in an address to workingmen. The remarks reflect concern over munition shortages influencing casualties.

Cardiff David Lloyd George

Terps Rally To Beat Buffalo In Federal League Bout

Baltimore team comes from behind to win as Anderson goes to the eighth inning before Krapp relieves him. Quinn pitches steadily, Seorety RINE noted. Buffalo 6 110 000 0. Baltimore 4 7 2. Batteries: Raders, Skrapp and Blairs vs Quinn and Jacklitsch.

Terrapins Baltimore Buffalo Anderson Krapp Quinn Seorety Rine Buffalo Si Raders Skrapp Blairs Jacklitsch

Whales Stop Stowallmen in ninth inning rally

Chicago broke Kansas City's winning streak with a ninth inning rally. Zwilling Tinker and Wilson delivered hits to spark the visitors as Brown McConnell Wilt Johnson and Easterly held the home team to a late surge.

Kansas Jurte Chicago City Zwilling Tinker Wilson Pave Kansa City Brown, McConnell Wilt Johnson

Newfeds Beat Seabees in Sixth and Seventh Innings

Brooklyn hosts Newark in a six inning scoring burst. Newark gathers five runs in both the sixth and seventh, topping Brooklyn as Parkentiers and Rariden pair for Newark while Texter Seaton Vinieran and Land handle Seabees pitching duties.

Newfeds Lace Seabees Brooklyn Newark Bunches ROALE Newark Parkentiers

Duke Kathinameku Sets Two World Records in Swim Meet

Duke Kathinameku swam to lower the world marks in Honolulu. He clipped three-fifths of a second from the fifty yard world record with 23 seconds and bettered the 100 yards mark to 53 1 3 seconds, improving his own prior records.

Nmonolulu Duke Kathinameku _ethe Tlawaiani

Cholera Epidemic Worsens in Europe Reports Say

A Havas dispatch from Udine Italy dated Friday notes Bosnian deserters arriving in Paris report cholera in Austria is far worse than last year. A great panic is said to have spread in Vienna due to the outbreak, signaling a regional health emergency.

Paris Udine Italy Havas Austria Vienna

Man vs Davenporters as Gould blanks Rockford early

Davenport, Iowa June 11 Gould held Rockford scoreless until the ninth when two runs broke through to win. Final line 2-0 in favor of Davenport. McManus and Jacobs handled the batteries for Gould and Meyer. In Moline Dubuque tallied six runs behind Keller for a 6-0 win, with Sullivan and Eller catching and Curney driving in the runs.

Davenport Iowa Gould Rockford E. Rockford Davenport Thatters McManus Jacobs Meyer Moline Dubuque Keller Wen R.we Pabaaue Sullivan Eller Curney

Peoria Opens With Win Over Decatur In Local Tilt

Peoria defeated Decatur in the opening game with a final score noted as Peoria 13 to 4. The box shows errors and runs, with Kunkel and Bald credited with the win while Smith and Munch took the loss.

Peoria Decatur Ge Kunkel Baldwin

Masters Drive Wins for Waterloo in Central Association

Waterloo wins after Masters delivers a two base drive to center field in the seventh inning, breaking the game open. Final score shows Waterloo 5 to Marshalltown 2, with Tonneson and Hammer battering the mound for Waterloo and Schmidt and Brennan for Marshalltown.

Masters Waterloo Iowa

Bunnies Take Close Melee In Cedar Rapids Contest

In Cedar Rapids on June 11 Harrell delivered a key double in the sixth to spark a four-run rally that sealed a 4 to 3 win for Cedar Rapids over Mason City. Uldh Seibold Ludwig Fitzpatrick Garrett and Harreo noted among the battery pairings.

Cedar Rapids Towa Harrell St. Orshye Mason City Uldh Seibold Ludwig Fitzpatrick Garrett Harreo

Clinton Defeats Burlington In Narrow Track Meet

Clinton dominated Burlington with a clear win in a local track meet held in Clinton Iowa on June 11. Notable competitors Baichley Humbarger Singleton McGlada Rolleg Gross and Darrow carried Clinton to victory while Burlington struggled to score in several events.

Clinton Iowa Burlington Baichley Humbarger Ae - Roh Singleton McGlada Rolleg Gross Darrow

Muskies Edge Keokuk 1-0 In Pitchers Battle

Muskegon Muscatine powered to a 1-0 win over Keokuk as pitcher Zackert faced 35 batters in a tight eleven inning game. Keokuk scored in the final innings but Muscatine held on for the victory with McCulloch and Eggleston pairing with Zackert and Hruska on the mound.

Muscatine Comstock Mttf Sour Lee Muskies Zackert Keokuk McCulloch Eggleston Hruska

Albania Provisional Capital Under Siege by Invading Troops

Proclaiming a republic, Albanian insurgents report occupying Tirano, 25 miles east of Durazzo, the provisional capital. Ottoman and foreign forces watch as troops march toward Durazzo.

Rome Albania Tiraino Durazzo

McLean Ends Giants Career After Hotel Fight

New York Giants manager John J. McGraw announced that catcher Lawrence (Larry) McLean’s career with the club had ended following a hotel lobby brawl in which McLean was named as the aggressor. Also involved were Dick Kinsella and other Giants personnel.

St.,louis John J. McGraw New York Lawrence Larry) McLean Giants McLean McGraw Dick Kinsella

Davenport Rockford game fuels Castles bid

The Davenporters beat the Wakes by a ninth inning finish as Davenport rode a winning streak toward Castles rivals. Al Cummings pitched well ending a string of tough outings, while Vigbee the new pitcher joins the Castles tomorrow. Quincy fans anticipate a strong nine day slate with thirteen games and a pennant race heating up.

Davenport Quincy

Wallie Gelvin Advances Toward Big Tent Step

Wallie Gelvin took another step toward the big tent yesterday, signaling ongoing progress in the event or initiative. No further details were provided in the fragment.

Wallie Gelvin

Caldwell's Great Feat in Pinch Hitting Stuns Fans

Ray Caldwell delivered a home run as a pinch hitter for the second straight day against the Yankees, proving pitchers can swing with power. The swing startled observers and highlighted that surprising events can occur at any moment in a game.

Caldwell Ray Caldwell New York

Lands Swapped Between Rowland and Donovan Favor Rowland

The lands traded back and forth between Clarence Rowland and Bill Donovan now stand four to one in favor of Rowland.

Clarence Rowland Bill Donovan Rowland

Rowland's nerve makes him a fighter in league lore

Gotta Give It to Him recalls Clarence Rowland, famed for scrappy resolve. The piece notes his reputation, courage, and claim that only three American League men could deter him, reflecting on his fearless approach and crowd-walking bravado in New York.

Rowland Clarence New York

Doubtful remark links to baseball executives in probe

The source notes Rowland possibly named Ban Johnson Charley and Louie Comiskey when admitting three men looked too big, hinting at a larger investigation or influence in baseball circles. It preserves the tension around questions of power and interference within the sport.

Doubtless Rowland Ban Johnson Charley Louie Comiskey

Quincy golfers back from tourney report excellent time

E Bo Hillman John Guinan and Frank Sinnock of Quincy and James Herring of Hannibal represented Quincy in the Illinois Iowa golf meet at Ottumwa and returned with strong marks. Quincy placed second while Ottumwa won by a narrow margin. The meet was well attended and marks on the Packer City links were unusually good.

E. Bo Hillman John Guinan Frank, Sinnock James Herring Hannibal Quincy Ottumwa Ouiney Packer City

Danville Foreman Fatally Shot by Saloon Manager

June M John Dillman aged 50 section foreman for the Chicago and Eastern Minvi s railroad at Canuiga Indiana was shot to death this evening by John Hoskins manager of a Danville saloon where the tragedy occurred. Hoskins, when arrested, is said to have confessed claiming Dillman boasted of relations with Mrs Hoskins, which caused the shooting.

Danville John Dillman Chicago &Eastern Canuiga Ind John Hoskins Hoskins Dillman

Cubs Displace Phillies Reds Win In Tight Victory

Cubs top Phillies in a tight game as Reds win a great mix of pitching and defense. Bresnahan, with hum phrases, allows only three hits as crew downs foes 20.

CUBS Phillies REDS Bresnahan Humphries

Fifteen-Inning Upset Benton Beats Appleton 1-0

In a near record melee at Cincinnati Chicago surged past Philadelphia to topple them from first place. Pitching duels featured Humphries and Rixey with Demaree, Williams, and Shafer contributing for Chicago. The deciding hit by Herzog and Griffiths' long double produced a 1-0 win after fifteen innings.

Herzog Fielder Chicago Philadelphia Humphries Rixey Demaree H.ojale Bancroft Ancet Byrne Becker Cravath Nichoff Luderus Ibett Paskett CE Eden Bowereeeees Burns Zimmerman Wee Saiér Ibo Williams Ete Archer Ceevee Phelan Tamehriess Chey Aten i Ev.v Fisher Niehoff Saier Humpheries Penn Klem Emilie

Caldwell Clouts Homer In Pinch Beats the Sox

Ray Caldwell again clouts a homer in a pinch as the New York Yankees rally to defeat Chicago. The box score shows Caldwell with a home run, Peckinpaugh and Stolen bases by Vournier Pipp Blackburn, and Maisel Boone Roth contributing key hits. Pitchers and line scores detail the 10 to 1 final, with Caldwell’s homer highlighted.

Ray Caldwell Homer SOX Cook Maisel Jeg Ey Wwe Teres Hartzell Bitte Reone Sweeney Schwert Caldwell Relia Nunama Aker Keating Poes New York R. Hoa Cicotter Chicago Weaver Boone Roth Peckinpaugh Vournier Pipp Blackburn Daly Nunamaker Collins Pieh Warhop Faber Russell Warehop Cicotte High

Home Run Rally Helps New York Triumphed Over St Louis

In a June game at St Louis A Watson hit a ninth inning homer to seal the lead for the locals while Mathewson and Snodgrass scored for New York in the third. New York won 7 to 3 as Griner and Snyder combined on the mound.

Wallie Gelvin Ziggy Sherer Cummings Golvin Ife Castle Dang Kahl Ouiney Lindsay Surtz Scheid Galvin ST. Louis A. —Watson Mathewson Snodgrass New York R.H.E St.Louis Belittle Spas Mathewson Smith Griner and Snyder

Appleton Beats Benton In Fifteenth Inning Baseball Showdown

In Cincinnati on June eleventh Appleton and Benton pitched nearly fourteen scoreless innings. Herzog singled in the fifteenth to drive in the winning run as Cincinnati triumphed 1 to 0 over Brooklyn. Final: Cincinnati 1, Brooklyn 0. Batteries Appleton McCarty Benton Clark Wingo.

Cincinnati Appleton Benton Herzog Getz Killifer Groh Griffith Brooklyn Cincinna i McCarty Benton and Clark Wingo

Oliver Players At The Orpheum A Popular Matinee Draw

The Oliver Players deliver a heavy scoring run with As Told in The Ths across the river setting. Popular matinee today features Charley Chaplin between acts and Pig Hearted Jim Sunday. Upcoming plays include The Devil and The Stranger, with Mrs Darey of Quincy promising strong season business.

Oliver Gurney Charley Chaplin Oliver Players Franz Molnar The Law Maud Muller Darey Wilton Lackaye Broadway New York City Quincy

Yankees overcome seven run lead in dramatic win

New York edged Chicago 8th inning rally as Rowland used reserves. Caldwell hit a tieing homer driving in two after Boone's triple and Nanamaker's sac fly. The seven run lead collapsed but the Yankees won in the eighth.

New York Chicago Rowland Yankees Boone Nanamaker Caldwell

National League Scores From Yesterday’s Games

Wet grounds influenced results as Cincinnati defeated Brooklyn 1 to 0 in 15 innings. Chicago beat Philadelphia 2 to 0, St Louis won 2 to 3 against New York, in yesterday’s National League action involving Pittsburgh and Boston.

Pittsburgh Boston Cincinnati Brooklyn Chicago Philadelphia St. Louis New York

Baseball Scores From The American League Games

New York edged Chicago 10 to 9 while Philadelphia lost to Cleveland 0 to 3. Washington defeated St. Louis 1 to 3. Boston beat Detroit 4 to 3.

New York Chicago Philadelphia Cleveland Washington St. Louis Boston Detroit

Federal League scores and standings snapshot

Baltimore defeated Buffalo 3 to 2 while Brooklyn triumphed 2 to 2 with Newark scoring 12 to Kansas City 1 and Chicago 4. Other games were not scheduled.

Baltimore Buffalo Brooklyn Newark Kansas City Chicago

American Association Scores and Standings Snapshot

In Columbus Kansas City defeated Cleveland and Milwaukee defeated Louisville while Minneapolis beat St Paul and Indianapolis fell to St Paul. Cleveland edged Minneapolis and Louisville beat Milwaukee in other games.

American Association Columbus Kansas City Cleveland Minneapolis Louisvile Milwaukee Indianapolis St. Paul

Western League score report notes games and postponement

Lincoln defeated Sioux City 2 to 0 and Wichita beat St. Joseph 3 to 1 as Denver routed Omaha 10 to 7. Topeka Des Moines game postponed due to vet grounds conditions.

Lincoln Sioux City Wichita St. Joseph Denver Omaha

Where They Play Today Three-I League Schedule

Three I League games listed with Quincy Bloomington Decatur Peoria Dubuque Moline Rockford Davenport as the matchups today. Bloomington hosts Quincy while Decatur travels to Peoria and Dubuque visits Moline. Rockford plays Davenport in a separate tilt.

Quincy Bloomington Decatur Peoria Dubuque Moline Rockford Davenport

Ten Escape From Panama Penitentiary Sparks Shootout

Seventeen prisoners in the Santiago province penitentiary revolted today and ten escaped after killing a police lieutenant and a guard, wounding five others. The fugitives, armed with rifles and revolvers, fled into the jungle after breaking into the arsenal, firing in the streets of Santiago where a woman was injured. The escapees are long-term murder convicts now at large.

Panama Santiago

Sloan's Liniment Promises Quick Muscle Relief

Advert reads Sloan's Liniment as an effective counter irritant for tired aching muscles caused by hard work. It claims fast relief without rubbing, noting customers thank the product and that it penetrates well. bottle sold by all druggists for 25 cents.

Sloan Iouser

Dauss Fails Again In Boston Series Victory

Detroit pitcher Dauss pitched against Boston for the third time in the series but Boston again won. Hoblitzer and Henriksen hit timely triples aiding a seven run seventh inning for the Red Sox. Final score details show Boston 7 Detroit 1 with Dauss and McKee for Detroit and Foster and Thomas for Boston.

Dauss Boston Detroit Red Sox Hoblitzer Henriksen Detroit Reog. Ie Reston Ae OOL Ooo McKee Foster Thomas

Browns Defeat Gallia in Washington International Play

Washington hosts St. Louis as Gallia is hit hard in three innings. James limits Washington to five scattered hits with two scratches. Score shows 5 to 18. Batteries: James and Severeid for St. Louis, Gal Nia and Henry for Gallia.

Browns Gallia Washington St. Louis James Rae St. Lowises Severeid Gal Nia Henry

Cleveland Beats Philadelphia 2 Runs in Second

Morton held Philadelphia to two hits while receiving strong support from Cleveland. Morton's two bagger aided Cleveland's two run second inning as the home team fell short.

Philadelphia Morton Cleveland Bagger Bent

Dania Torpedoed Off Scotch Coast by German Submarine

London June 11 The Russian steamer Dania of 2648 tons was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine off the Scotch coast. The crew was landed at Stornoway today.

London Stornoway

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