Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Quincy Whig in Quincy, Illinois

We have 16,533,882 pages in Illinois

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1916

Page

15

Speeders down Blue Sox in doubleheader at Davenport

Quincy Speeders win 6-1 in the opener and 4-3 in the nightcap over the Blue Sox as Young's pitching shines early and Mark Higbee guides the late innings. Key hits include Kuhn Golvin and Castle in the first game and Golvin Castle Sherer in the second. Heizer exits after early hook. Higbee replaces him to close out the series.

Higbee Young Heizer Whig Davenport Quincy Speeders Blue Sox Mark Higbee Speeders Moline Plow Boys Kuhn Vogle Golvin Castle Vogel Sherer Graham Duggan Higbie O'Leary Lynch Mills Carroll Sundheim Boyle Sondheim Darringer Kaylor Koepping O’brien Warde Conger Iggy Quincy Ab.r. O. AE Ees Galvin If Reeseae Castle of Tan Aes Ene Boyle Eeee Eneae Vee Kuhn Sasen Young P Sligbee P AB H.O Seeee Ee Beteganen Keepping Torrason Torrasoni Brown AB. R.H A.E Seece Castle Coscecsanes Sherer Eescasves Sundheim S& Csseees Eweee Eevnee Darringer Tyree Esseeseees Erenee Quincy Peewee Galvin Daverport Trnings Woade

Regatta rowdy talk and boat chaos at South Side event

The column teases Point Pleasant readying for visitors while lampooning local regatta plans. It mocks rumors about Honus Meyer building in a parlor and notes rival South Side efforts, the absence of oarsmen, and hopefuls like Hartzell Newhart Luthin Arp Kelley Ruth, with playful jibes at Teddy Umbright and Tom Ranney.

Art Weisenberger Cokey’ Luthin Hartzell Newhart Luthin Arp Kelley Ruth Peoria Tom Ranney Bill Zimmerman Bill Galesburg Tonr

Brooklyn Extends Lead With 11-Inning Win Over Cubs

Brooklyn beat Chicago 4 to 3 in 11 innings to tighten its position on top. The Cubs were held hitless by three Brooklyn relievers after Cheney gave Chicago a three-run edge. Cincinnati meanwhile trimmed the Phillies as the day’s action unfolded.

Brooklyn Brooklyns Chicago Cincinnati Phillies Cubs Cheney

Yankees Win From Cleveland 103 in Baseball Clash

New York defeated Cleveland 5 to 3 on June 18 as Peckinpaugh Pipp and Gilhooley fueled a fifth inning rally. Shawkey recovered after early wildness,Dodging trouble after Roth’s hit nearly produced two Cleveland runs. Turner left with a twisted knee.

Cleveland New York Hugh Peckinpaugh Pipp Shawkey Roth Turner Ab.r.h.c A.E Gedeon Nanamaker Speaker High Magee Baker Bagby Coumbe Coveleskie Connolly and Hildebrand

Senators Win From Brownson Bunche d Hits

Washington bunched three hits to beat St. Louis 5 to 2 on June 18. Harper pitched until the sixth when three straight singles produced a run and Goose Gallia relieved him. Final line shows Washington 5 runs on 11 hits with 1 error, St. Louis 2 runs on 9 hits with 1 error. Batteries: Harper, Gallia and Henry. Wellman Groom, McCabe and Hartley.

ST. Louis Washington Harper Gallia Henry Wellman Groom McCabe Hartley

Griffiths running catch saves game for Phillies

In Philadelphia on June 18 a spectacular running grab by Griffith off a Whitted drive with two outs and two on in the ninth preserved a Tote Q win for Cincinnati. Final: Cincinnati 5 Philadelphia 4. Batteries Toney Winco Demaree McQuinn Purns Killifer.

Philadelphia Griffith Whitted Cincinnati R_H.E Toney Winco Demaree McQuinn Purns Killifer

Bloomers Ride Nine-Game Win Streak In Twin Victory

Bloomington opens with a 3-2 win over Rock Island and follows with a 4-0 victory as Kyle and Oberta power the offense. Bluejacket singles home two in the opener to cap a nine straight for the Bloomers. Richmond allows only a single in the second game. Fort Dodge beats Mason City 8-2 in a separate game as Huggins and Smith pair on the Fort Dodge battery.

Bloomers Bloomington Wil Bluejacket Richmond Kyle Oberta Rock Island Neal Vance Simon Ware Fort Dodge Mason City R.fe Huggins and Smith Garrett Fitzpatrick and Weeks

Club Standings and Results From Davenport and Nearby Cities

Yesterday results show Davenport 1-5-2 and 3-9-1, Quincy 3-7-1 and 5-6-0, Moline 3-3-2 and 3-7-1, Hannibal 1-7-4 and 1-4-0, Peoria 48.0 and Rockford 18-3, 0-3-1, Bloomington 3-9-5 and 4:10-2, Rock Island 2-5-3 and 0-1-2. Today Quincy faces Moline, Hannibal hosts Davenport, Rockford plays Bloomington, and Rock Island meets Peoria.

Davenport Quincy Moline Hannibal Peoria Rockford Bloomington Rock Island L. Pet A Esneas Rockford SeTeede Awe Ese Peoria Ee Ey Oa Hannibal Eee Awen

Rain Delays Hit New York-St Louis And Boston Pittsburgh Games

Scores from yesterday show Brooklyn 4 9 3 and Chicago 3 4 2, while Philadelphia 0 5 1 and Cincinnati 1 6 2. Rain affected the matches at Boston Pittsburgh and New York St Louis, delaying play

Brooklyn Philadelphia iNeyy York Chicago Boston Cincinnati Ness Ararenene Oe Pittsburgh St. Louis Sadetasee Wees Boston-Pittsburgh New York-St. Louis

Unclear standings from multiple city matchups

Scattered scores show Cleveland and New York, Detroit and Philadelphia, Chicago and Boston, St. Louis and Washington. Exact games and outcomes are unclear due to fragmented data.

Notable NBA matchups listed by cities

New York plays Cleveland, Philadelphia meets Detroit, Washington faces St. Louis, and Boston takes on Chicago. Teams, locations, and pairings are shown, outlining a regional slate of cross conference or intra conference games for fans and schedulers.

Scores From Daily Playoff Matchups

American Association results list Columbus defeating Kansas City 3 to 4, Indianapolis over St. Paul 5 to 4, Louisville blanking Milwaukee 0 to 0, and Minneapolis losing to Toledo 1 to 4.

American Association Columbus Kansas City Indianapolis St. Paul Louisville Minneapolis Toledo Milwaukee

Omaha Firsts Dominate St Joseph 7 Tallies

In Western League action Omaha routed St Joseph 7 to 0 while Sioux City beat Wichita 10 to 4. Lincoln defeated Topeka 6 to 1 and Des Moines topped Denver 5 to 2.

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

Rock Island Three-I league appoints new manager talks

In Rock Island on June 18 four board members resigned over a dispute on hiring a new manager for the Rock Island Three-I league team. Pete Lister, current manager, was nearly dismissed but the vote was reconsidered. The directors prefer Jack Tighe, former manager, to lead, though he now runs a local saloon.

Rock Island Pete Lister Lister Jack Tighe Tighe

FLOW BOYS TAKE TWO FROM HANNIBAL MULES

In Moline Illinois on June 18 the Flow Boys swept both games from Hannibal. Eller pitched well in the opener as Moline won 3 to 1 behind strong defense and timely hitting. In the nightcap Hannibal scored first but the Flow Boys answered with a rally to take the 3 to 1 victory.

Hannibal Mules Moline Ill Hannibal Eller

Distillers Take Two From Rockford In Peoria Pennant Fight

Peoria Illinois June 18 Distillers win both ends of twin bill over Rockford to narrow the pennant gap. Rockford outhit the locals in the opener as scores show 010 600 and 003 010 with final 4 0 4. Batteries: Rose and Cox Crabb and Sullivan. In the nightcap Peoria rallied with 010 003 x to 4 behind Adams Hoffman and Sullivan.

Distillers Wakefield Peoria Ill Rockford Rockford Vo Rose and Cox Crabb and Sullivan Seere Adams Hoffman and Sullivan

Syracuse Wins Varsity Eight Race at Poughkeepsie

Syracuse led Cornell by one length in a four mile varsity eight event on Saturday in Poughkeepsie. Columbus and Pennsylvania trailed four lengths behind. official times were Syracuse 11.15.25, Cornell 11.20.75, Columbia 11.32, Pennsylvania 12.06.20.

Syracuse Poughkeepsie Jeading Cornell Wasolumbus Pennsylvania Corneil Columbia

The Bug of Trapshooting Fever

The author rhapsodizes about trapshooting as a universal passion inviting men, women, and youths to the sport. He argues hunting and outdoor life run in the blood, praising the hobby’s vigor, personal growth, and social appeal at gun clubs, and invites readers to visit a shoot to catch the fever.

Dodge Wins Latonia Derby At Latonia Ky Race Track

Weber and Ward's horse Dodge with Murphy up won the thirty third Latonia derby at Latonia Kentucky. George Smith the Kentucky derby winner finished second with Dick Williams third. Dodge paid 5.80 to win on a 2 dollar bet and the crowd faced a heavy rain after the first race. Gipsy George led early before fading and Williams moved up in the stretch to challenge.

Cincinnati Weber Ward Dodge Murphy Latonia George Smith Louisville Dick Williams Gipsy George Big Smoke Votary Ellison

Burlington Wins 3-2 on Ninth Infield Error

Burlington Iowa, June 18. Muscatine tied the game with two home runs, but a Runser error after a pass and a single produced the winning run for Burlington in the bottom of the ninth as the Muskies fell 3 to 2. Batteries Franke Wagner Hruska and Boelzle.

Burlington Muscatine Iowa R.H.E Franke Wagner Hruska Watson Boelzle Waterloo Marshalltown Penner Neusel Brennan Asher Boyle Watkins Slattery

Detroit Takes Third Straight From Athletics

Detroit wins 7 to 3 over Philadelphia for a third consecutive victory as Myers falters with nine walks and six errors aid the Tigers. Cunningham steadies after the second inning. Philadelphia’s line shows 020 006 010 and Tetrait 08 020 10 77. Batteries Moore Schang Cunningham Stanage.

Detroit Athletics Philadelphia Myers Tigers Cunningham R.W.E Moore Schang Stanage

Six New Records Mark New York Junior Meet in N J

Six new records were set and one tied at the Amuar Athletic Union junior metropolitan championships in New Brunswick N J on Saturday New York Athletic Club led with 713 points Irish American A C placed second and Knights of St Anthony A C third The records included one mile walk 6 58 1 5 by W J Rolker and 120 yards high hurdles 16 seconds by G Granger among others Also Cedar Rapids beat Clinton 1 0 in ten innings with Berger and Klackholbe pitching

New York Amuatur Athletic Union New Brunswick N. J New York Athletic Club A. C Knights of St. Anthony of Brooklyn W. J. Rolker G. Granger Jas. Roche New Haven R. Crawford

Local Notes and Excursions From Mt Sterling Area

Local social items list residents visiting, traveling, and events. H M McDonnald of Mt Sterling registered in Hotel Newcomb. Ed Pallady of Clayton, Wabash engineer, heads to Texas for farming. Mrs Arthur Parker offers expression lessons. Springfield residents visit Clayton. Christian church excursion to Hannibal planned June 23. Mrs Robert Christ travels to Chicago. Elsa Wiskirchen to return from St Elizabeth’s Institute. Mother Superior Wilhelmina teaches there. St Pauls picnic at South Park scheduled. supper and band. Lepper family from Clayton return from Marshall and Iowa City for graduation. Baptist excursion by Vermont and First Baptist churches aboard steamer St Paul to Keokuk, June 21. tickets 50c and 25c.

H. M. McDonnald Mt. Sterling Newcomb H. F. Lafler Ill State Bank Ed Pallady Clayton Hannibal Texas Arthur Parker Irma Knapheide Maiden Zone Fred Henry Springfield Walter Bertholf Bertholf Robert Christ Fifth and Jefferson Streets Chicago Freiburg Elsa ‘Wiskirchen St. Elizabeth's Institute St. Louis Wilhelmina St. Paul's South Park David Lepper Clayton, Ill Marshall Mich Iowa City Lepper William Konantz Iowa State University Vermont Street First Baptist St. Paul Keokuk Ticketa

White Sox edge Red Sox 5 0 as Ruth struggles in loss

Chicago pounds Ruth and Boston pitching for a 5 0 victory. Benzie falters in the sixth, Danforth relieves, allowing loops of hits while White Sox generate runs. Gardner, Fournier, Janvrin, Hoblitzer contribute key two and three base efforts as Chicago takes the opener.

Chicago Chicara Ruth Boston Jackse Benzie McNally R.H. J. Collins Rho Weaver Sho Collins Fournier Ibo Jackson Leibold Isehalk Terry Danforth Gardner Janvrin Men Hoblitzer Eo Collings Pourtiter Hoblitzer Benz S&s Benz Ur Evans Nallin

Sportsette Rumors and Records From Baseball’s Early Season

A collage of baseball notes cites Henry Miron’s Boston light swim record, Charles Toth’s journey time, and Sam Crawford’s new sliding pad. Lajoie shifts to place hitting in Philadelphia. wagers on Giants and Phillies reflect early season volatility. Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker referenced amid fading stars and no 200-hit marks this year.

Henry Miron Boston Charles Toth Sam Crawford Thos Nap Lajjoie Philadelphia Ox Lajoie Nao Tigers Ty Cobb Tris Th Sax Edgie Collins Chicago Mack Athletics

Also Mentioned on This Page

Castlemen Young's Mark Heizer Wild Honus” Meyer Honus Kelly Lenny Ruth Teddy Umbright the Central Mutt Teddy North Side South Side Yankees Evans AB. Rho A. McCarthy Flack Graney Wolnts i Mann Oy Turner Eevee Wiliams Eorenee Schulte G Evans Dew Ewes Zimmerman Es Ova Seewd Saier Ewer Gandil Indy Archer Aeons Ll Chapman Senone Mulligan Vaughn Howard Wheeling Caveleskie Tee E *Smith Brillings Daubert Ibereestes Wambsganss Stengel Aenee Pfeffer Sesee Wheat Marquard Eer Eenenne Macauhyn McCarthy Mulligan Saier McCarthy Cutshaw Appleton Coombs Seaton Mar Guard Appletor Vaughan H Myers Senators Brownson L. Pet Ste New York St Aecenae Wee St. Louis Od Sere Eteas Pete Rock Island Directore Thomas and Waring Dobbins Smith and Waring Selby and Charles A Cedar Rapids Clinton Berger Klackholbe RK. AE White Sox Bos Witton R.H Hooper Cady Scott Lewis If Bert Hohlitzel Ib A Walker Thomas C Cores Agnew C Re Cour Giants
Search Courier

Search the Quincy Whig Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Quincy Whig?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication