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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1915
Page
6
Al Cummings struggled on the mound as Quincy’s Speed Boys lost to Wakefield’s Aechipedians League club 10 to 5 yesterday afternoon. Nick Kahl homered, Bash robbed doubles, and Higbee pitched seven strong innings before relief. Quincy’s hopes for first place faded with late errors and stubborn hitting by the visitors.
Rockford defeats Quinty 10 to 6 as Stutz steals and Breen drives in key runs. Hillinger and Kirsch spark late innings with doubles and home runs while McManus and Higbee combine on the mound for the win.
Howard Wakefield expresses satisfaction with the 1915 season except for the weather. Nick Kahl hits two homers and a single, with Johnny Castle and Ziggy Sherer contributing two hits each. Archie Hill draws two walks and a two-base hit, while Satan Stutz swipes the only stolen base. The Speed Boys’ offense, led by Kahl’s power, dominates the Rocks despite windy conditions.
The last night manager Castle still undecided whom to send to the mound. It would not be surprising if he sends Sphinx Cummings right back at them. Al has had his annual off day and may face rivals for the league’s best pitcher if he loses another game this year.
Castle will have Hubert Keupper Ross Dark and Cummings ready to pitch this afternoon. He intends to look them over and pick at the last minute. The Rocks may start Miller Harden Byrd Samline or Clark. Higbee wowed fans with nerve and skill while Baxter and Jacobs went hitless. Breen led visitors with hard hitting including a triple.
Officials of the Chicago Automobile Club postponed the first 500 mile Chicago derby on the new Maywood board track from June 19 to June 26 because of a street car strike. Fifteen cars qualified in elimination heats. Italian driver Dario Esta reportedly averaged 110.1 miles per hour for a lap, setting a new world record for a 30 cubic inch piston displacement car.
The report notes five double plays in the game with one by the locals described as a dinger. Galvin fielded a short grounder and threw to Stutz awaiting a return, beating the batter. Two of the visitors' twin murders occurred on roveria base as the ball went over the bag. Twelve double plays were well made in the last two days.
The final Rockford game on the Quincy lot draws a large crowd as the pennant race nears its end. A Quincy win would pull within a half game of the Wakes, while a loss would end hopes, keeping the title outcome in suspense.
Dan O Leary and his Dogs Of War squad are set to visit for a four game stretch this weekend two on Saturday and two on Sunday with the group expected to challenge the leaders throughout the slate.
Davenport defeats Peoria in a doubleheader with 5 to 4 and 12 to 6 scores as Willis exits early and Baldwin closes. Decatur splits with Dubuque 8 to 5 and 5 to 2, Powers, Smith, O'Brien, and Sullivan noted. Bloomington edges Moline 5 to 4 after a late rally as Needles and Reitmeyer contribute.
Walter J. Travis aged 53 wins the Metropolitan Championship on Long Island against a field of national rivals. He weighs about 140 pounds and stands five feet eight inches, wearing glasses from long watchful golf rounds. His Norfolk jacket knickerbockers and a large black cigar define his familiar tournament look as his clubs reveal a study in golf theory and timing.
Wet grounds featured in National League games with Cincinnati bowing 0 to 8 at New York. St Louis lost 2 to 4 at Brooklyn while Chicago topped Boston 4 to 0. Pittsburgh and Philadelphia's game details not provided.
In the American League action New York defeated St Louis 9 to 4 while other games were postponed due to wet grounds.
Federal League results show Baltimore 4 Kansas City 9 and Newark 0 St Louis 2 with notes on calls in the seventh and eighth innings. American Association scores include Cleveland 0 Kansas City 7 and Indianapolis 9 Milwaukee 7. Western League reports Omaha 6 Lincoln 4 and Topeka 10 St Joseph 6 with Des Moines 6 Sioux City 3 and other listed results.
Today’s action features Rockford at Quincy Dubuque at Decatur Davenport at Peoria Moline at Bloomington In the American League Chicago visits Washington St Louis at New York Detroit at Philadelphia Cleveland at Boston races.
Rival matchups noted with teams Philadelphia and Pittsburgh New York and Cincinnati plus Boston at Chicago. Brooklyn appears as a standalone mention alongside St Louis.
Chicago June 15 December 6 to 11 set for the International Cable Track meet involving United States China Porto Rico South America India and the Philippine Islands. Local Athletic Federation officials approved final rules and weather-based outdoor scheduling. A new universal scoring chart by George A Sellar will credit each athlete and determine the world federation title winner.
Rain halted the Brooklyn-Pittsburgh game before the ninth inning. Konetchy led Pittsburgh with key hits driving in four of the five runs as he and teammates built a narrow lead. Final scores show Pittsburgh ahead 5 to 2 with incomplete Brooklyn at bat. Batteries: Barger and Barry for Brooklyn. LaFitte and Pratt for Pittsburgh.
In Newark on June 15 St. Louis edged Newark in a pitchers duel as rain halted play in the eighth. Davenport and Hartley pitched for St. Louis with Reldbach and Rariden behind the plate. Final scores show St. Louis with a narrow win and Newark held to two runs.
Kansas City defeated Baltimore 9 to 4 in the first game of the series. Despite five Baltimore double plays, the home team’s fielding was weak. Pitchers listed: Main, Johnson, Kas term, Smith, and Jacklitsch.
Maisel powered the New York Americans to a 4-0 win over the St Louis champions with a game altering bases loaded double in the third and a two run single in the seventh. The pair of hits helped New York complete the shutout while James Sevreid and Warhop split the batteries for St Louis.
The Country Club hosted a Golfers Dinner with nearly ninety members attending. E B Hillman spoke on golf code to refresh members and help late players learn. Plans for increasing club membership and inviting new members were discussed as the gathering wrapped up.
Francis Ouimet of Woodland Golf Club Massachusetts and James Thompson Philadelphia pros tied for low amateur and pro scores in the Open qualifying at Baltusrol Golf Club. Both shot 151 to lead a large field. other qualifiers included Oswald Kirby Englewood Max R. B. Marston and Henry I. Popping.
Latest returns indicate Venizelos followers secure 193 seats in parliament while the government has 100 of 316 total seats. Independents and backers of Rhalli and Theotokis hold remaining spots. Venizelos party dominates 6 of 16 provinces with a clear delegate majority in several regions.
Red Smith went four-for-four as the Giants shut out the Dodgers 8-0. Chicago defeated Boston 4-0 behind Vaughn for a unanimous early midseason win.
In Cincinnati on June 15 Dale did not reach a base in six innings and weakened in the seventh as New York scored six runs on six hits with an error and a walk. Dale was replaced by Toney who allowed another run. final score New York eight to four over Cincinnati. Batteries Tesreat Myers Smith Dale Toney Clarke.
Boston defeats Brooklyn to rise in standings as St Louis Nationals falter after a Chicago loss. Dell Appleton McCarty Sallee Snyder featured in pitching and batting notes from the game, with scattered score details indicating a low scoring early contest.
In Waterloo on June 15 a tense Central Association tilt saw Waterloo tie late as Reed allowed four walks yielding two runs. Mason City plated four in the eleventh, breaking a 6-6 tie. Final: Mason City 10, Waterloo 6.
Joe Berger pitched his first game for Cedar Rapids, allowing two hits but keeping runners scattered as Cedar Rapids beat Marshalltown 5 to 3. Ludwig caught, Toneson and Hammerschmidt for Cedar Rapids. Berger and Ludwig combined on the mound.
Clinton June 15 Simmons broke up hus cats in the twelfth inning with a triple scoring Evans who had singled Score Clinton 000 100 110 op1-3- 9 1 Keokuk 000 000 002 000-2 6 2 Batteries Stringer and Darrow McCulloch and Broad
Read this advertisement claiming cures for kidney and bladder troubles in men and women, with claims of curing diabetes rheumatism and back pain. It offers a small vial by mail for two months and urges sending payment to Dr Ee at St Louis Missouri for relief.
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