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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1918

Page

5

Cubs Win Ninth Straight As They Rout Giants 35 3

New York June 12 Chicago won its ninth straight game here Tuesday beating New York 35 to 3. Causey, young local pitcher, after holding Chicago to one hit through five innings, weakened in the ninth as the Cubs scored three runs. Summary notes indicate Kanoff Merkle and Deal doubled, Burns Zimmerman and Paskert stole bases, Paskert Killifer and Deal sacrificed, with Chicago outhitting New York 22 to 27.

New York Chicago Causey Cubs Anderson Kanoff Merkle Deal Burns Zimmerman Paskert Killifer N. Y Chi Tesreau Hendrix

Indians defeat Tit Yanks in 12 innings

In a 12 inning game the Cleveland Indians edged the New York Yankees 4 to 3. Roth hit a decisive three base hit, Baker and Gillspooley added two base hits, while Chapman and Roth stole bases. Evans was batted for in the ninth.

Indians Tit Yanks Evans New York Cleveland Baker Gillspooley Roth Chapman

Standings and results from major leagues

National League standings show Chi 31 12 .721 Rost. 30 20 .600 N. 29 15 .659. Cinn 28 23 .000 Pittsburgh 20 23 .465. Cleveland 26 24 .520 Rost. 20 25 .444. Phila 18 25 .419. Wash 29 4 7 1. St. L 18 25 .419. Phila 18 22 .491. Bklyn 17 28 .378. Det 15 27 .257. Results list Cincinnati Brooklyn and St Louis Philadelphia games on wet grounds. Chicago 6 New York 3. Pittsburgh 3 Boston 2. New York 3 Cleveland 4. Philadelphia 5 8 Detroit 1. Washington St Louis 4 Boston 1. Chicago 4. Games today include Pittsburgh in Boston and Cincinnati in Brooklyn. Chicago in New York. St Louis in Philadelphia. American League Boston in Chicago. Washington in St Louis. New York in Cleveland. Philadelphia in Detroit.

National American W. L. Pet W. I. Pet Pitts Phila St. L Bklyn Cincinnati Brooklyn St. Louis Philadelphia Chicago New York Pittsburgh Roxston Cleveland Detroit Washington St. Louis Boston St. Joseph Oklahoma City Omaha Piratehinsen Sioux City Joplin Rata Des Moines Wichita É Washington

Baseball Game Recap: Sacrifice Fly By Bodie Sinks Cleveland

Speaker delivered a sacrifice fly while Bodie drove in the run. Pratt, Peckinpaugh, Pipp, and Pinn contributed to double plays, with Bagby Chapman and Niller on unassisted. New York left 9 on base to Cleveland's 11. errors favored Cleveland 2 to 1. Caldwell issued 3 walks and struck out 3.

Speaker Bodie Pratt Peckinpaugh Pipp Pinn Bagby Chapman Niller N. Y Cleve Caldwell

Pirates Edge Red Sox In 18 Inning Classic

Pittsburgh defeats Boston 3 to 2 in 18 innings as Sanders shines after early rough patch. Sparse hits mark a pitchers duel with Konetchy and Wickland delivering key moments for Pittsburgh, while Rawlings and Konetchy stand out for Boston in a historic extended game.

Ten Carloads Of Horses For Races In Quincy

Ten carloads of running horses are bound for a major racing event at Baldwin Park in Quincy, starting June 19 for ten days. M. K. Harrison telegraphed Oscar Shannon that ten loads would arrive from Pitcher, Oklahoma, with Morrison's horns having winter races in New Orleans and the south. This will be their first appearance on a half mile track, promising daily racing for local fans.

Quincy Baldwin Park Oscar Shannon M. K. Harrison Pitcher Okla Morrison’s Horns New Orleans

Philadelphia Defeats Detroit 8 to 1 in Tuesday Baseball

In Detroit on June 12 Philadelphia pounded 16 hits and committed four errors to defeat Detroit 8 to 1. Burns collected three singles a double and a triple in five at bats. Score by innings shows Phila leading with a strong offensive showing and Detroit struggling on defense. Batteries Adams and Perkins for Philadelphia and Dunningham C Jones and Spencer for Detroit.

Detroit iCunningham Carroll Jones Philadelphia Burns R.H.E. Phila Ose Adams Perkins Dun-ningham Jones Spencer

Shaw Comes Back And Outpitches Davenport

Shaw pitched seven innings in Monday's 14 inning game and again Tuesday outpitched Davenport but received little run support as St Louis defeated Davenport 4 to 2. Score by innings shows late rallies and the batteries were Shaw and Ainsmith for St Louis Davenport and Hale.

St, Louis Shaw Davenport Ullington St. Louis Rive Washine Ainsmith Hale

Illinois Called On For More Than Quota

Aurora Illinois June 12 Illinois has been called upon for more than her state of the men summoned for military service in June and a revision of the draft order is to be asked of Provost Marshal General Crowder Local exemption boards were notified Tuesday by the Illinois adjutant general Frank Dickson Gen Dickson points out that Illinois is asked to furnish more men than New York and Pennsylvania combined He says the big quota results from a mistake by local boards who counted delinquents emergency fleet list remedial group inducted men and those recalled from the boards as trained

Aurora Til Illinois Crowder Frank Dickson Dickson New York Pennsylvania Ren

War Casualty List Totals 130 Names Reported

Washington June 12 Army casualty list shows 130 names: 26 killed in action, 3 died of wounds, 3 died of accidents and other causes, 7 died of disease, 45 wounded severely, 43 wounded with degree undetermined. Names include Elmer J. Dominel, Talmage W. Gerrald, and many more across multiple states.

Washington Elmer J. Dominel Lancaster Talmage W. Gerrald Galivants Ferry Alechanics Cecil C. Abels Ravenwood W. Va William A. Purcell Philadelphia James A. Burne Wausau Wis Leon Campbell Athens Frank Caralunas Tamaqua Ceal C. Craig Phillips Okla Paul F. Cross Shelbyville Ind Joe F. Frentzel Canton Charles Jb. Hackney Knoxville Tenn Paul L. Hargreaves Jamaica N. Y Zed S. Honaker War Forest G. Johns Ticonic Towa Archie Lackshire Sawyer Wm. C. Lindsey Mabel Street Ottumwa Iowa Chenus E. McCarry Chief Mich Wm. P. McGrath Cleveland Charles Maggione Syracuse Barnard Hurst Oldenburg Edw. Hines Wm. Glynn Huntington Michael Keating Brooklyn Edwin V. Ruoff Edmund Corby New York James — L. Lawrence Atlanta Donald E. Carey Greenfield Mass Harry Carter St. Clair Wilbur M. Claggett Sullivan Noah A. Echard Kreeman Theodore Pantchuck Chicago Sheehan Westfield Gilbert Ward McDavid Fla Robert Whittaker Scranton Harry H. Givens Parkersburg Fred R Abney Kennett Couche Atanasaff Jackson Henry O. Reavers John City Lily Henry L. Link Menomonee Harry McCann Edgverton Elmer W. McFee James McIntosh Covington John Malenchak Henry W. Morrow Albermarle N. C Wm.” Hi. Myers Shirleysburg Patrick O'Leary Butte Mont Philip Peterson Hammond George Purcell Duncett Pa Arthur Randall Mia Chas. S. Kinney Charlotte Emery C. Smith Denton Tex Lee E. Smith Pineville Henry Snell Birmingham Ala Snyder Cincinnati Chas. Stahl Ayler R. Stone Chestnut Level Var Henry E. Thomas Marceline John H. Tritt Gastonia N.C Robert Wilson Mondovi Henry C. Wittermute Belvidere N. J Bennie Zavonynski Middletown Conn Norman A. Allen Snaha Harry M. Greene Avoca Walter P. Jones Sidney Chas North Fourth Street Keokuk Owa Jack H. Bevans Decorah Cecil Boden Poland S. C Frank Bruno Woola Lorenzo L. Burgess Palo Clarence Culver South Elm Street Creston Leonard L. Davis Thayer Ernest Dayton McCoole Dewey Dol. Dunkerton Frontanelle Louis K. Ewing North Eighth Street Wm. Frederickson South Walnut Street Lawrence Gilbert Council Bluffs John KE. Grey Casper Wyo Albert Hobert Centerville Frank Husnik Milwaukee Chas. H. Klohn Lemars Alonzo Larson West Mills Street William Mayberry Jarvis W. Moore Macon Herman Nelson South Seventh Street Council Bhuffs Omaer Omundson Jewell Russell S. Osborne Battle Creek Clarence M. Parcel Frost P. Patterson Fontanelle Wm. C. Pope Toccoa Richard Pratt Mount Savage John W. Price 25Th Avenue Fifth Street Mack Reed Kellogg Robert F. Sandeman North Cherry Street Melbourne Smith Rex L. Snyder North Division Glenwood Spain West Street Siow City Thomas B. Stack Bank Street Tuwa Silas N, Teis Padeliffy

New Orchid Named General Pershine Impresses Exhibit

London correspondence reports the British Horticultural Society exhibition features a striking new orchid with mauve petals and a rich purple tip, christened General Pershine.

British Horticultural Society General Pershine London New York Tribune

Hancock Supervisors reorganize with mine inspector chosen

Hancock county Board of Supervisors met in regular session at the courthouse. Amug Evans of Augusta was appointed county mine inspector. committees were formed for county home affairs, roads, salaries, education, and insurance. The board approved precinct reorganizations for LaHarpe and Rock Creek townships and set voting places for future elections. Delinquent taxes were tallied by State’s Attorney Farr W. Wood and officers prepared to attend the upcoming conventions.

Carthage Board of Supervisors Hancock County Court House B. Duffy Pilot Grove Township Loomis County Home and Farm Cgeorge A. Weinhaner F.C. Ferguson H. Tanner J. H. Vass Warren Kelley Fauper Clatma Walter Wartlett Fred Twesten R. C. Kerr J. S. Massie Charles Paigch Misce Haneoun HT. S. Kendall Wm. C. Fisher Charles Koehier Co. M. Johnson J. G. Riel Feen O. B. Turver I. F. Lanis Joseph Nelenn William Limosearger S&s. G. Fleming Jiming J. Os. Massie George A. Weinhauer Albert Balmer E. Lb. Thomas M. Renner C. Kerr G. Fleming S. LB. Duffy Pred Twesten Joseph Nelson J. VW. Vass J. G. Hiel O. B. Turner E. L. Thomas Samuel G. Fleming Farr W. Wood Bear Creek St. Albans Latharpe Town of Carthage Town of Harmony Ft Green St Marys Durham City of Warsaw Dallas City Chill Aneista Pilot Grove Prairie Montebello Dallas Wilcox Rock Creek Elvaston Wet Point Rock Iseland Augusta Amug Evans Said Township Nee 3 City of LaHarpe 6Th St Main St Said City First St Indaroe Alon Main St Latharpe and Dallas City Road LaHarpe Township Times Labflarpe Lablarpe Kilgore Bunlding Lalarpe Hock Creek Secs Seca Harris Building Adrian Town Hall Fer

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