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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1915
Page
6
In Peoria the Speed Boys edge Decatur 6 to 4 as Ziggy Sherer drives in three runs and homers off Mark Higbee. Sherer hits safely four times, stirs rallies, and lifts Castle’s Castles over the Distillers in a late homer. Higbee dominates on the mound. Stutz and Dang contribute key hits.
In Moline Illinois on June 29 Davenport blanked Moline 8 to 2. Davenport pitcher Bearer RHE held the locals scoreless through the first five frames while Moline could not string hits together. Battery details list Barnes and Meyer for Davenport. Gleason and Ever worked for Moline in a rough nine innings.
Rockford pounded Delano for 15 hits to win 9 to 3 in Dubuque Iowa on June 29. Lamline and Jacobs starred on the mound while Delano and Kearns handled the batteries for the losers.
In Peoria II on June 29 special report notes Quincey will not trade Ziggy Sherer for Poland. Kunkel and Timmersman also depart, deal called off as both sides change minds. Sheehan sold to the Athletics for Cahill and cash. Timmersman quits baseball. Cahill to replace, Kunkel released as Hoffman restructures club for the second race.
New York June 29 The Federal league will be a permanent factor in baseball, said James A. Gilmore president of the organization, at a meeting attended by club representatives. Plans to place a team in New York City next year were completed, with financial backing arranged though details could not be public then. Boston interests have urged adding Boston to the circuit, with bids already made for a franchise.
The fragment notes American at St Paul and two Kansas City tied with Cleveland Louisville. A saved yesterday line appears with no other schedules listed.
National League results Philadelphia 5 Brooklyn 4 Cincinnati Chicago rain first game New York 3 Boston 2 second game New York 0 Boston First game St. Louis 5 Pittsburgh Second game St. Louis 3 Pittsburgh 0 American League Detroit Cleveland rain Washington 8 Philadelphia 0 Chicago 4 St Louis 2 Boston 4 New York 3 Federal League Newark 0 Chicago 1 Brooklyn 5 Kansas City 2 Baltimore 1 Pittsburgh 7 Buffalo 5 St Louis 4 Western League Topeka 8 Denver 3 Three I League Quincy Peoria Davenport Moline Rockford Dubuque Decatur Bloomington National League Pittsburgh St Louis Boston New York Brooklyn Philadelphia Chicago Cincinnati St Louis Chicago Cleveland Detroit Philadelphia Washington New York Boston
Hal Chase from St. Louis powered Buffalo to a 9 to 4 win over Seattle, homering twice with one on base and a second shot clearing the center bleachers. Buffalo started strong as Groom Watson Blair and Ford contributed in a rough fielding game.
Two famous baseball figures are shown in photos Ty Cobb bunting and Hugh Jennings smiling Cobb’s unique lip draw during bunts described as part of Cobb’s remarkable skill The caption calls Cobb possibly the greatest player the game has known highlighting his impact and talent
Evers battles inside a tight frame as McGraw's men push for a strong finish. The world champions aim to secure a fourth win in a row, keeping pressure on the rival squad.
New York split a doubleheader with Boston, winning the first game as Rudolph faltered late. Captain Evers returned to second base for Boston in game two, his first appearance since breaking his left ankle last April. Evers was served with papers in a $25,000 damages suit filed by a spectator from yesterday’s game. Becker homered for Philadelphia to beat Brooklyn 5 to 4, as Dell faded in the fourth inning and Chalmers closed out the win for the Phillies.
In Marshalltown yesterday, Keokuk defeated Marshalltown 7 to 3 after Beard of Marshalltown pitched four no hit innings before tiring in the fifth. Keokuk cashed in with a late rally as Bixby Brown, Beard Bird and Nammerschmidt connected for the win.
Muscatine and Waterloo wrestle in a baseball game as Wagner dominates with strong control. Shanley collected multiple hits for the sixth time this season, while Waterloo struggles to push runs across in a 6 to 0 defeat. Rojas, Brennan, Wagner, and Hniska work behind the plate and on the mound.
Clinton defeats Cedar Rapids by a 4 to 3 score after exploiting errors. Jones pitched his best game of the season for Clinton, while Berger and Ludwig teamed with Jones and Evans in the batteries.
Burlington hammered Garrett of Mason City for thirteen hits including a McGlade homer to win 8 to 1. Mason City managed a lone run as Burlington took control early and never trailed. Batteries: Bink and Retleg for Burlington. Garrett and Smith for Mason City.
The report notes Davenport and Rockford losses shaping the outcome of the race. Moline’s hope faded as Hughes’ men fell 8 to 0 to the Champion Blue Hose. Quincy appears to have Peoria on the Distillery City grounds, Castle’s crew winning four Peoria starts. Johnny’s plea to sweep, Mark Higbee shines for Castles with a strong pitching line across three starts and relief appearances, allowing only ten hits in three complete games. Emil lauds strong hurling as the season presses on.
The White Sox produced a winning display by advancing runners on the bases and delivering timely hits. Eddie Collins achieved a notable feat on Sunday, Happy Fetish and Red Faber followed with strong performances in subsequent games yesterday and Monday, respectively.
The Sox won the last three games by scoring four runs in each, showcasing the Rowlanders pitching. Analysts say when a club can win with four runs consistently, it signals a bright chance at success and possible standings move.
President Oscar W Shannori announces work on League Park nearly complete. Elmer Duggan’s Decatur Turks will open tomorrow as rain exposed remaining low spots. Shannon spent 1100 to 1200 dollars this year. the park christened Shannon Field amid baptismal jokes. In St Louis, June 29, St Louis and Pittsburgh split a doubleheader. First game error by Dolan doomed St Louis. second game beat Pittsburgh 6 4 with strong hitting. Quincy fans know within a few seasons Griner and Gonzales will be regulars. It’s a reminder of fans getting value from baseball this early season.
The fourth in a six dinner series at the Country club drew about one hundred members last evening. Plans for a July 5 flag golf contest were discussed and soon to be completed. A luncheon at noon and a dinner at the club house are planned for Monday. The club aims to buy a Victrola for members and considered two fundraising methods: a ladies bridge party or pass the hat among the men. A compromise included a large hat and a bridge party, yielding about $20.
Commodore Jake Hase announces plans shaping the second half of the season as Decatur hosts a series. He expects to vacation the stenographer and lock the office starting tomorrow while presiding over the Central States Rowing Association regatta opening Saturday. Rumors say Quincyans plan a big time in Hannibal.
Clarence Rowland, the White Sox new manager, is linked with Eddie Collins in a record Baseball history price of $50,000. Rowland, once Peoria’s Three-i League manager, has quickly earned praise as a top baseball leader while Collins remains a fan favorite and pivotal to keeping the team atop the standings.
Chicago dispatch notes George Sisler from the University of Michigan debuting at first base for Chicago. He fielded well, had one hit and scored a run in a triple-filled game as Faber, Roth, and Schalk contributed with walks and timely plays. In Boston New York game Ruth held offenses, but a late rally failed.
Newark scene shows two featured acts in a local music night. Performers include rising artist and a veteran band, spotlighting diverse genres and a brief club showcase in the city.
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