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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1917

Page

5

Pitcher Lamar and Walker join spring training in Mineral Wells

Pitcher Lamar and catcher Walker who trained with the Chicago White Sox in Mineral Wells Texas under Charley Cormiskey will report to manager Ted Waring today. The two Rockies came from college teams and are expected to bolster a veteran roster as the training season approaches.

Lamar Walker Chicago White Sox Mineral Wells Texas Charley Cormiskey Ted Waring White Sox South Rockies Waring Quincey Fans’ Associatin Hotel Quincy A. J. Grimes Association Grimes Ball Park Fans’ Association Highland Park Dance Hall Charles Comiskey Clarence Rowland al Tearney Tom Jones Jess Willard

Trap shooting meet invites city residents tonight

An open meeting for trap shooting enthusiasts is planned at the South Side Boat Club House this evening. A possible additional trophy may be arranged. Captain Lymen Stull will conduct his regular athletic class tonight.

South Side Lymenstull

Kilbane Wins Featherweight Bout in Six Rounds

Philadelphia report states John Kilbane, featherweight champion, defeated Eddie Shannon of San Francisco in a six round bout Monday. Shannon was dropped for a nine count in the third round.

Kilbane Philadelphia Johnny Kilbane Eddie Shannon San Francisco Shannon

Abaca and Banana Plant Descriptions in the Philippines

The text notes that Manoa hemp is abaca in the Philippines and that J. is a true banana plant with an appearance like California bananas. It identifies the species as Musa textilis.

Philippines California

AA A announces 192? auto racing season schedule

The American Automobile Association outlines a May to October season with multiple championship point events. Key dates include May 19 in New York, June 9 in Chicago, July 4 across several towns, and October 27 in New York, all featuring championship awards opportunities.

New York Clore American Automobile Speedway Uniontown Speeedway Mich Tacoma Wash Omaha Neh Des Moines Missoula Mont Anaconda Great Falls Kansas City Billigs aCe O Red Bak Pike's Peak Cole Providence R_T Allentown Trenton N.Y Danbury Conn Chicago Til Richmond Valet

Dick Brothers Bowling Team to Exhibit in Turner Hall

The Dick Brothers bowling team from St Louis will pass through the city this afternoon on return from Grand Rapids. They will be entertained by the Turners and will give an exhibition match in Turner Hall this evening.

Dick Brothers St Louis Grand Rapids Turners Turner Hall

Former Champion Wins Renewed Court Duel in Tennis

The article notes Mrs Bundy and Miss Molla Bjurstedt renewed their rivalry with Bundy securing another triumph. California players dominated the east versus west matches, winning six of seven contests and piling up 164 games to 122 and 17 sets to 10.

California Far Coast Bundy May Suttend Molla Bjjurst

Supreme Court Declares Adamson Law Legal 5104

The decision upholds Congress power to regulate wage standards in interstate rail transportation to prevent disruption of commerce. It cites a public interest in maintaining an efficient service and the emergency scope to avert a collapse of interstate commerce, while dissenting justices argue the act oversteps regulatory bounds and imposes costs without proper market justification.

Supreme Court Congress McReynulds Justice VanDevanter Justice Day Justice Pitney

Early 1930s Exhibition Scores Across Texas and California

Reports from multiple spring training sites show varied results. Denison beat Corpus Christi 1-0 in a drill-filled session in Texas while Houston edged San Francisco 3-2 and Galveston fell 7-3 to the Giants. Major league skirmishes include Cleveland’s Danforth miscues and Detroit’s April 11 opener lineup hints.

Dr Kings New Discovery Reassures Cough Sufferers

An advertisement touts Dr Kings New Discovery as a remedy for lingering coughs. It claims to soothe the throat loosen phlegm and kill germs with antiseptic properties, suitable for children and adults and recommended for croup and bronchial ailments.

Dr. King

British and French Advance Presses German Retrenchment

Allied forces push in France from Arras to near Soissons with rapid gains of ground and dozens more villages captured by British and French units. German retreat devastates rural areas as Russians and British push Turks in Asia Minor and Mesopotamia. In the east, battles continue along the Diala and on the Austro Italian front with renewed shelling around Monastir.

France Arras Soissons Ham St. Quentin Chaulnes St. Quentin-Laonne Asia Minor Persia Mesopotamia Diala Pahariz Bakubah Russia Galicia Rumania Macedonia Saloniki Monastir Lake Presba Lake Ovzer Berlin

Bowling leaders shift as May places second in singles

G W May of Fort Wayne puts up a near miss to Otto Kallusch in the singles while a St. Louis duo Meyer and Waldecker set a doubles record with 611 for the highest game. Meyer and partner finish seventh with 1256. Birk Brothers of Chicago lead five man teams at 3061. McCaughan and Peachey top doubles at 1314. Farnan’s substitute attempt is barred. Hinds’ singles and doubles are forfeited.

Grand Rapids Mich G. W. May Fort Wayne Ind Otto Kallusch St. Louis R. Meyer Louis Waldecker Meyer Birk Brothers Chicago MccCaughan and Peachey Indianapolis John Farnan Port Wayne S. Hinds Hinds Farnan Millers’ Haberdashers Detroit Hotel Navarres Goledo Caughan-Peachey Ben Nick Budinger Edwards-West Tuffalo QO. Kallusch Rochester B. Bradshaw Cleveland

Bethmann Hollweg Warns of Internal Strife in Peace Policy

In Berlin the Prussian prime minister urges a strong internal and external policy after the war, stressing political rights and nationwide unity. He argues working and employing classes must share burdens and power, warning against repeat conflicts within the state. A separate item notes Abraham Tait's cross continental drive from Needles to Los Angeles.

Berlin Sayville von Bethmann-Hol Min Over Cial Prussia Abraham Tait Needles Cal Portland Los Angeles

Kidney Remedy Endorsed by Reed Pa Reader

A reader from Reed Pa endorses Foley Kid's Pills as highly effective for kidney waste elimination and body detox during stress and season changes. Miller & Thut Drug Co. advertises the product alongside the testimonial.

B. H. Stone Reed Pa Foley Miller & Thut Drug Co Andv

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