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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1917

Page

5

League circuit to remain same in Three-I league

Rockford Ill March 2 Indications now are that the Three I baseball circuit will remain as it was last season. The league schedule committee met with Jack Ryan Peoria R P Galbraith Rock Island and T D Reber of Rockford. They heard that seven clubs would stay in the circuit and Davenport has raised 2000 of 3000 forfeit money to keep its franchise. If Davenport loses its franchise Aston would likely take its place. A tentative draft for 126 games was discussed but action delayed pending final arrangement.

Rockford, Ill Jack Ryan Peoria R. P P. Galbraith Rock Island T. D. Reber James T. Hayes Davenport Aston Iowa City

Columbia and Harvard Dual Regatta Planned in Boston

New York March 2 A dual regatta between Columbia and Harvard varsity crews will be rowed in Boston on Saturday May 7. The 175 mile race will be on the Charles River basin course and feature the two universities rowing head to head.

New York Columbia Harvard Boston Charles River Basin

Waring to Meet Battery Today in Augusta Visit

Ted Waring, manager of the local baseball team, will meet a pitcher and catcher from Augusta, John Heizer's home, today to settle conditions for a tryout. The battery comes well recommended by Augusta people. Waring has been hampered by family illness but expects his mother from Kansas City today to help. A letter from Johnny Castle hints at a strong lineup for next season while his father is said to be gravely ill.

Ted Waring Augusta John Heizer Waring Kansas City Oscar Shannon Johnny Castle The Speeders Hannibal @tufes Johnny Mr. Castle

Leaders' Corps Defeats Harvard In Basketball Series

Leaders' Corps defeated Harvard 2 to 12 in the M. C. I. A l basketball series on Wednesday. The tennis section lists players such as Steinbeck Thomson Barbidee Adams Calla Sehesg and Ward with scattered readable entries and misprinted names. The report mentions Randal Vane and Scutt among players.

Harvard Steinbeck Thomson Barbidee Rfc Adams Calla Sehesg Deule Ward Cca Randal Vane Dives Scutt

Wrestler Herman Heidbreder to challenge Macomb winner

Herman Heidbreder, a noted local wrestler employed by the utility company, travels to Macomb tonight to challenge the winner of the local match. He is remembered for remaining undefeated in the Wid Herman Athletic show during last summer’s carnival events.

Herman Heidbreder Macomb Heidbreder Wid Herman

Bowling team grinds thrice as temple hosts Thursday night

The bowling summary shows Bartenders and Players with totals and averages. Burns tops with 20 points and 10 average, while Degitz and Lugering post solid scores. Next game pits M U and Painters. high individual score remains Burns.

Mehrman Joe Burts Coe Tring S.e Kessler Wlago Woaibring Voltaa Celal Otte Burns Avera Ihurns M. U. and Painters, I

Edina Resident Bernard Schwarzweiler Dies After Illness

Edina Missouri March 2 Bernard Schwarzweller proprietor of the Gibbons hotel died Thursday at 6 am after a brief pneumonia illness. Born in Bavaria July 3 1846 he emigrated to America in 1867 lived in Edina forty five years. He married Eliza Stablein in 1874, then Catherine Baker in 1882. nine children were born, eight living. Funeral at St Joseph's Church with services at 6:50 Saturday morning. Carl Will faces a third trial on a statutory offense charge amid county interest.

Edina Bernard Schwarzweller Gibbons Mr. Schwarzweiler Bavaria Germany America Quincey Eliza Stablein Threeehildren Catherine Baker Thomas Bone Della Steidley Frank J Charles Carl Catherine Paul Valeria St. Joseph’s Church

Jury to Decide Case After Final Arguments

Ties concerned are well known. All evidence is in and the arguments of the attorneys have been heard. The fate of the defendant rests with the jury. State attorneys are James C. Dorian and Claude M. Smith. Defense counsel are F. H. McCullough and F. E. Robinson.

James C. Dorian Claude M. Smith F. H. McCullough F. E. Robinson

Poultry Trade Crashes as Boycott Hits New York Dealers

Wholesale and retail poultry dealers on New York City east side admit the boycott of Jewish and Italian housewives has paralyzed the market and threatens their businesses. They told Food Commissioner Hartigan they seek a conference and possible compromise with the women.

New York East Side Yfood Hartigan

Flood control bill signed by president in Washington

President Wilson signed the flood control bill in Washington on Thursday in the presence of Senator Ransdell of Louisiana and a group of southern congressmen.

Washington Wilson Ransdell Louisiana Congress

Dr Kings New Discovery Ad Juices Cold Relief

Stop that cough with Dr. Kings New Discovery advertised as soothing pine balsams healing irritated membranes and antiseptic and laxative effects killing germs to break up the cold. Get it today at your druggist for 50 cents.

Dr. King

Seventh annual Intercollegiate basketball tournament results

In Mishkin gymnasium Decatur Illinois on March 2 the seventh annual Intercollegiate Athletic Association basketball tournament saw morning games with Eureta over Charleston 24 22 Lincoln 35 over Augustana 27 Illinois College 15 over Carbondale 36 over Carthage 13. Afternoon games Motikin 27 over William and Vasit.

Decatur Hlines Intercollegiate Athletic Association Mishkin Gymnasium Eureta

Suffragette Review at Orpheum Impresses Quincy Audiences

The Orpheum stage in Quincy hosts The Suffragette Review opening Thursday. The revue blends music, comedy, and topical satire led by Mr. Friedlander with a strong cast including Miss Flo Bert and Mr. Bernard. It draws audience praise for lively dialog, bright costumes, and a fresh, provocative theme.

Quincy Orpheum Friedlander Flo Bert Mr. Bernar Weiner Mr. Bernard Suffragette Review

Bread Card Plan Announced by French Minister

PARIS March 2 Eduard Herriott minister of provisions announced that bread cards would be instituted in France to prevent waste. The statement outlined measures to regulate bread distribution and ensure fair access amid shortages.

Paris France Eduard Herriott

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