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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1915

Page

6

Archie Hill Delivers Late Win for Quincy Castles

Archie Hill homered and added a double and three walks, driving in a decisive eighth inning run to beat the Rockford Wakes 2 to 1. AT Cummings matched him at the plate, striking out key Wake hitters as Quincy moved within a half game of the lead in a tense melee highlighted by solid fielding and a tense late rally.

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Fontina Leads Scoreboard Scene with Spare Margin

A playful line notes a high scoring scoreboard moment, mentioning Fontina and a comfortable gap. The text conveys a sportslike cadence with a quirky closing image of spare feet and game rhythm.

Fontina

Hamps Swan Peorians Rally Low-Scoring Losses

Hamps Swan Peorians fall to Plow Boys 6-2, with O'Leary's Clan dominating Peoria pitchers for a 16 to 4 victory.

HAMPS Swan Peorians Plow Boys O'Leary Peoria

Bloomington Beats Moline in Fielding Battle

Bloomington and Moline clashed as errors shaped a 6 to 3 Bloomington win. Eller and Carney paired with Schlansker and Reitmeyer for Bloomington while Moline used Eller and Morgan in a tough loss. Plumbers win and lose as Debuque edges Decatur in 13 innings, Warren strong in relief.

Bloomers Moline Bloomington Tapas Club Orvace TOA Bloomington Eller Carney Schlansker Reitmieyer

Yesterday's Baseball Results in National League Play

National League games saw Pittsburgh defeat Philadelphia 2 to 1 and Cincinnati topple New York 3 to 5 in 12 innings. Chicago beat Boston 3 to 1 while St Louis edged Brooklyn 4 to 3.

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Dengue in Washington and Major League Scores

The report lists dengue cases in Washington and C represented scores for several teams. Chicago beat Boston 4 to 2, Cleveland 3, Philadelphia 3, Detroit 2, with Detroit not scheduled elsewhere. Other teams are marked as not scheduled.

Chicago Boston Cleveland Philadelphia Detroit

Federal League Scores and Matchups Recap

Baltimore 5 Kansas City 6 Brooklyn 3 Pittsburgh 2 Newark 2 St Louis 3 First game Buffalo 0 Chicago 8 Second game Buffalo 1 Chicago 3

Baltimore Kansas City Brooklyn Pittsburgh Newark St. Luis Buffalo Chicago

Cleveland-Kansas City game ad vanced

American Association results list scores for Columbus 3 Minneapolis 8 Louisville 8 St Paul 9 Indianapolis Milwaukee 2. Cleveland Kansas City game advertisement advances.

Columbus Minneapolis Louisville St. Paul Indianapolis Milwaukee

Western League Scores Snapshot

Omaha defeated Lincoln 3 to 2 while Topeka blanked St Joseph 2 to 0 In other games Wichita tied Des Moines 17 to 17 Denver beat Sioux City 9 to 1 with Omaha Lincoln Topeka St Joseph Wichita Des Moines Denver Sioux City all referenced in the day’s scoreboard notes

Omaha Lincoln Topeka St.Joseph Wichita Des Moines Denver Sioux City

Yale Wins Series From Tigers In Close Game

New York June 19 Yale captured its championship series from Princeton sealing the third and decisive game in a hard fought contest. Bob Way and Deyo pitched splendidly while Yale benefited from timely hitting by Way and Hunter. Final score Yale 4 Princeton 3 with Yale recording six hits to Princeton's two.

Yale Tigers New York Princeton Bob Way Deyo Kelleher Way Hunter

Golf Open at Baltusrol. Travers Leads Qualifying Field

Three golf professionals top the 36 hole qualifying at Baltusrol in New Jersey as Jerome Travers matches yesterday’s best score. Gilbert Nicholls James Barnes Jack Dowling also posted strong rounds, with Hagan and Tellier promising contenders as Ouimet and Travers show form for the United States Open.

Short Hills United States Golf Association Baltusrol Links Francis Onimet Massachusetts James Thompson Philadelphia Jerome J. Travers America Gilbert Nicholls Wilmington Del James M. Barnes White Marsh Valley Pentz Jack Dowling Scarsdale Nolles Shawnee Penn Walter C. ‘Hagan Rochester Louis Tellier Prance Hagan Ouimet Travers Chick ‘Evans Chicago

Foley Kidney Pills Advertised by Miller of Arthur Drug Co

A period advertisement targets readers unable to afford health resorts. It claims Foley Kidney Pills restore kidney activity and relieve rheumatism back ache swollen joints and stiff muscles, promising renewed health and strength under Miller of Arthur Drug Co.

Foley Miller Arthur Drug Co

Vasquez Dies of War Wounds in Texas Battle

Laredo Texas June 16 General Tidefonso Vasquez a top Carranza general dies from wounds received in a battle with Villistas three days earlier at Hicamole. The loss comes amid ongoing clashes as forces vie for control.

Vasquez Laredo Texas Tidefonso Carranza Hicamole Villistas

Texas Captain Slashes Throat in Arkansas Jail

Dentonville Ark June 16 Captain Frank of Bonham Texas who yesterday pleaded guilty to killing a man 19 years ago slashed his throat in his cell early today. He is dying.

Dentonville Ark Capt. Frank Bonham Texas

Navy officials say Governor Hunt to decide christening wine or water

Secretary Daniels and Assistant Secretary Roosevelt stated in Washington that Governor Hunt of Arizona must decide whether the new warship is christened with wine or water. The June 16 remark places the decision in Governor Hunt's hands as the ceremony approaches with this unusual choice.

Hunt Washington, D. C Secretary of the Navy Daniels Roosevelt Arizona

Fred Spencer To Twirl For Quincy

Quincy fans will see Fred Hack Spencer return to the mound for the Speed Boys at League park this afternoon. The Minnesota-born twirler, lured from baseball by owner Shannon, hopes to humble the Moline Plow Boys as Castle clan rivals push toward first place.

Quincy League Park Fred ‘Hack” Spencer Speed Boys Spencer Quincy Club Minneapolis Shannon Castle Clan Twin Cities

Minneapolis Player Shines Amid rowdy Ballgame

Archie Hill starred for the Minneapolis crew as Jeffries and Cummings clashed in a tense game. Wakefield raged over a ball strike while umpire Baumgarten faced abuse from players. Hardin resisted a ball, sparking further quarrels as Hill connected, and the Castles disputed the count three and one, prompting scorer review.

Howard” Wakefield Baumgarten Hurlburt Howard Wakefield

Playing the Game Quincy Outfield Shines in Darkened Night

Quincy outfielders showcase strong play with Castle and Sherer logging assists and Dang making a notable running catch behind third as darkness ends play. Bush from Rockford flounders, contributing only a walk and limited action in left field.

Quincy's Castle Sherer Dang Frank

Three' Speed Boys Try to Steal on Jacoba

The article reports on multiple base stealing attempts by the Three' Speed team with Jacoba as catcher. Castle and Kirsch are noted for near misses and accuracy of throws, Galvin and Baxter making steals with varying success, and Jacobs praised as perhaps the best hitter on the circuit. Bobby Marshall joins the St. Paul Saints from Peoria, while Decatur and Peoria face management concerns. Hack Spener to perform this afternoon as Moline Plow Boys visit for two games. Hughes men have not visited since opening series.

Jacoba Castle Jacobs Kirsch Quincy Rqjanager Galvin Baxter Boelale Sullivan Plumbers Whin Boélzle Qui O'Leary Meyer Moline Hughes Speed Boys

Braves Get 10 Cheney Defeat Bruins

Boston in the ninth inning rally fell short as Cheney and Pierce battled for the mound. The game featured two base hits by Knisely and Saier with key defensive plays by Good and Maranville. Umpires Quigley and Eason oversaw a 2:27 contest in which Cheney allowed eight hits and Pierce fourteen.

Braves Cheney Bruins Pierce McLarry Boston Chicago Knisely Saier Whaling Connolly Good Phelan Mage Tyler Quigley Eason

Giants Win in Twelfth at Cincinnati

In Cincinnati on June 16, New York finished its first series of the season by nosing out the locals in a 12 inning struggle. The Giants won 5 to 3, using Mathewson as pitcher with Schauer Stroud and Meyers behind the plate while Cincinnati relied on Benton Lear and Clarke Wingo.

Decatur Dubuque Commies Warren Carroll Warren and Munch Carroll and Sullivan Giants Cincinnati New ‘York New York Mathewson Schauer Stroud Meyers Benton Lear Clarke Wingo

Meadows Defeats Dodgers in St Louis Tilt

ST LOUIS June 16 Meadows pitched five hitless innings to help St Louis beat Brooklyn Snyder delivered a sixth inning single as Miller and Longhome contributed the go ahead run. Final score showed St Louis seven to four with Rucker Appleton Griner and Meadows on the mound for the winners.

Meadows Dodgers St.louis

Baggage checking law debated by interstate commission

June 16. The interstate commerce commission released letters clarifying baggage declarations under the Cummins amendment. A single value declaration covers all a passenger's checked baggage and no extra charge applies for that passenger's maximum free baggage. railroads may charge when declared value exceeds ordinary liability.

Washiington Interstate Commerce Commission Cummins Commission Garriera

Walter Johnson Triumphs Over Rowland's White Sox

Cedar Rapids defeated Burlington 4 2 in a rain affected Central Association game. Miller and Rolley led Burlington with Mellinger and Ludwig on the Cedar Rapids side. Jones starred for Clinton with a double in Mason City.

Walter Johnson Rowland White Sox Burlington Iowa Cedar Rapids R.H.E Miller Rolley Mellinger Ludwig

Muscatine Triumphs In Ninth In Tight Marshalltown Clash

In Marshalltown Iowa on June 16 Muscatine edged Marshalltown 3 to 2 after a decisive ninth inning rally. Batteries Zackert Hruska for Marshalltown Beerd Ryan for Muscatine.

Muskies Marshalltown Iowa Muscatine Alale Zackert Hruska Beerd Ryan

Federal League Results: Baltimore Edges Kansas City

Baltimore beat Kansas City 6 to 5 as Perring sparked the offense with key hits. Easterly argued with umpire Johnstone and was ejected. Batteries were Packard and Henning for Kansas City and Easterly, Brown, Quinn, and Owens for Baltimore.

Baltimore Kansas City Perring Easterly Johnstone Packard Henning Brown Quinn Owens

St Louis Defeats Newark in Tight Baseball Clash

June 16 Newark New Jersey St Louis beat Newark 3 to 2 in a brisk game. President Gilmore and Harry Sinclair attended as spectators. Batters Crandall Hartley Falkenberg Rariden featured for both sides. Final score 3 10 . data appears from a clipped box score with errors but shows St Louis winner over Newark.

Newark N. J St. Louis Gilmore Harry FP. Sinclair RAE St. Tegnus i Crandall Hartley Falkenberg Rariden

Brookyn Defeats Pittsburgh in Close Baseball Battle

Brooklyn edges Pittsburgh 9 to 5 as Seaton holds mound for Brooklyn. Visitors score two runs on a pass to Oakes, Kelly hits a three, and Magee stars with a wild relay of the hit. Pittsburgh bats limited to scattered hits.

Brooklyn Seaton Pitsburgh Oakes Kelly Magee Mt Care . Rhe Pittsburgh Dickson Berry Land

Chicago Opened Series With Two Wins Over Buffalo

Chicago opened the series by taking both games from Buffalo in a doubleheader. In game one Hendrix led Chicago to an 8-1 victory over Buffalo, with Wilson and Anderson contributing in the field. In game two Chicago won 3-1 behind Prendergast and Fischer, while Buffalo struggled at the plate despite Tord and Blair handling the mounds.

Buffalo Chicago Oth Hendrix E. Chicago Hendrix Wilson Anderson Ehmke Allen Prendergast Fischer Tord Blair

American ships released and rerouted by Britain

June 16 London reports that American steamers Who and Cushing from Philadelphia bound for Scandinavian ports with Letroleum were allowed to proceed after manifests matched information sent to the British government. The FLJ Lisman from New York to Rotterdam was detained and ordered reconsigned to The Netherlands Overseas Trust. The Leelanaw cargo of cotton to Russia was rerouted via Trondhjem to avoid Swedish export restrictions, though Britain has not yet acted to release the ship.

London Leelanaw Russia Gothenburg Sweden

Navy announces cruisers sailing to San Francisco

Washington D C June 16 The cruiser Maryland will sail from Honolulu for San Francisco June 19 as its services are no longer needed to aid in raising the P 4 the cruiserMaryland was stated by the navy department today to be sailing to San Francisco from Honolulu for ordering and disposal purposes

Washington, PD Maryland Honolulu San Francisco Navy Department

Ty Cobbs Freak Error Gives Mackmen Victory Over Tigers

Washington and Chicago clashed as Johnson fanned eight in a tight game. Cleveland fell to Red Hose as pitch control and timely hitting decided the finale of a rough series.

TY Cobb Mackmen Tigers

Cobb’s Error Delivers Win for Philadelphia

In Philadelphia on June 16 Barry hit a three bagger. Cobb misplayed the ball returning it to the infield charging Detroit with the winning run in the eighth. Wyckoff and Dauss contributed to the tense rally as Philadelphia edged Detroit in a game marked by wild pitching.

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Indians Lose to Red Sox in Fourth Inning Rally

Boston won 4 3 as four Red Sox runs in the fourth off Morton. two walks, two singles and Hoblitzer's double supplied the key scoring. Cleveland 120 000 000 3 runs 9 hits 2 errors. Boston 000 400 0 0 4 runs 9 hits 2 errors. Motion and ONeill. Shore and Thomas.

Indians Red Boston Red Sox Morton Cleveland Hoblitzer Motion O'Neill Shore Thomas

Len Small to Run State Board of Agriculture

Springfield June 16 authoritative sources say Len Small of Nankakee will be elected president of the state board of agriculture at a called meeting to succeed the late L. K. Hopkins of Princeton. The move signals a reorganization of the state finance handling system.

Springfield Ilky Len Small Nankakee State” Board of Agriculture K. Hopkins Princeton

Eagles in Convention Nominates Officers in Springfield

At the state Eagles convention in Springfield on June sixteenth Frank A. Corea of Jacksonville was nominated for worthy president. Mr McCabe of Springfield is a candidate for secretary, opposing Frank Sullivan of Chicago. The election is tomorrow and a city tour by automobile was a featured part of the day.

Springfield Eagles Frank A. Corea Jacksonville McCabe Frank. Sullivan Chicago

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