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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1917

Page

5

Browns Win Trio From Cleveland

St Louis beat Cleveland 4 to 2 to sweep a three game set. Dumler drove in the go ahead runs, a first inning triple play occurred in the sixth, and key two base hits came from Austin Sisler Guisto Roth and Rumler as St Louis won with solid defense and timely hitting. Cleveland’s Dent Davenport Coveleskie Lambeth Morton and teammates added late offense but could not overcome the early St Louis lead. The game lasted 2 hours 15 minutes with OLoughin and Hildebrand umpiring.

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Resolutions Against Six Open Day Attendance

Fans in the Vineyard room at Hotel Quincy adopted a resolution denouncing the local Quincy Merce for lack of support of the Listed season opening. The motion urged civic leaders and the Chamber of Commerce to boost attendance and publicity to rival other Three-Eye League cities.

Quincy Vineyard Hotel Iagcue Toarnes Sacha

Yankees Win In Extra Innings 4-3 Over Washington

New York defeats Washington 4-3 in ten innings as Nunamaker scores on a Geallia error and High delivers a clutch run single. Peckinpaugh leads with a three base hit, Sacrifice plays and double plays shape the tense game for both clubs.

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Trapshooting fundamentals for beginners and experts

The article outlines core trapshooting principles. It emphasizes keeping both eyes on the target, aligning the gun with the eye, and leading the target by adjusting for speed and distance. It notes how experts train to judge lead and path, and warns beginners against snap shooting and overreacting to quick targets.

Clay Conal Frente

Perfect Health Is Yours Is the Blood Kept Pure

Promotes blood purity as essential to health, linking impurities to rheumatism, consumption risk, and other diseases. Claims S. S. P. cleanses blood, supports vital organs, and offers free medical literature from Swift Specific Company in Atlanta.

Landis BOR. S Swift Swift Laboratory Atlunta

Wagner Leaves Ledger as Baseball’s Greatest Idol

The piece notes John Henry Wagner, the Pirates star known as the Flying Dutchman, may retire at forty three after nineteen big league seasons. It lists Wagner leading in hits 3389 runs 1725 doubles 841 triples 249 homers 100, Sacrifices 265 and steals 715, alongside other all time leaders Crawford Magee Schulte and Speaker across multiple categories. It also mentions he might seek sheriff of Carnegie county.

Robert L. Ripley John Henry Wagner Pirates Flying Dutchman Old Horns Wagner Carnegie Crawford Tigers Cobb Magee Braves Schulte Eddie Collins White Sox Speaker Indians Chase Reds Huggins Cardinals Ltd Evers Bush Cobb Tigers Doyle Cubs Lewis Red Sox Zimmerman Giants Triples Crawfford Jackson Kenetchy Schutte Cravath Phillies Luderus Philadelphias Baker Yankees Saier Sacrifices Turner Lobert Harry Rates McBride Senators Milan Bescher Nuggins Murray

Navy ships receive flags every three years

Each battleship is entitled to 250 American flags on a three year cycle with numerous renewals during the period. The flag cost per ship is 3000 dollars.

United States Navy

Local boxing card features Herman Thidbreder vs Jose Smith

In Peoria at the North Side Boat Club next Friday May 11 Herman Thidbreder of this city meets Chicago’s Jose Smith who previously battled Jumbo Smith to a 28 minute draw in the nat. They will weigh 138 pounds each. Young Weidbreder, a rising lightweight, has faced Smith twice, lasting 10 and 15 minutes, never been thrown by a rival in his weight class. Two preliminaries precede the main event.

Herman Thidbreder Jose Smith Chicago Jumbo Smith Kid Herman Pete Herman Peoria North Side Boat Club Weidbreder Smith

Pittsburgh golfers form hand grenade squad appeal

Pittsburgh golfers organize a hand grenade squad citing similar action to bombing throws. They claim trenches will be easy after bunker and sand trap experience. Prof. George Balch of New York originated American Flag day and held June 14 patriotic exercises with every pupil carrying a flag.

Pittsburgh Links George Balch New York City

Dr. King's New Discovery Promises Cough Relief

An old advertisement touts Dr. King's New Discovery as a soothing balsam for coughs and bronchial afflictions. It claims throat relief, phlegm loosening, antiseptic action, and quick cold breakdown for children and adults alike.

Dr. King Druggista

Phillies Rally in Fourth Wins Over Boston

Philadelphia broke a tie in the fourth inning as four hits off pitcher Rudolph produced three runs and the Phillies defeated Boston 9 to 3. Caneas Willie contributed to the rally in the May 1 game.

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Games Today Brooklyn at New York Boston at Philadelphia

The schedule lists Brooklyn versus New York in New York City, Boston facing Philadelphia, and Chicago visiting St. Louis. Local fans anticipate competitive matchups across three major arenas with pivotal early season showdowns.

Brooklyn New York Boston Philadelphia Chicago St. Louis

Weather and scores prompt cross-city matchups

Results yesterday list St Louis 494 and Philadelphia 103, with Cleveland 2 7 2 and New York 2 7 1. Detroit Chicago rain. Detroit at Chicago and St Louis at Cleveland, New York at Washington, Philadelphia at Boston.

New York St. Louis Chicago Cincinnati Philadelphia Pittsburgh Brooklyn Boston Chicago Tate Cleveland Washington Detroit Washuopter

Teammates in battle in Boston May 1 victory over Philadelphia

Ruth earned his fifth straight win as Boston beat Philadelphia 3 to 1. During batting practice Witt, Philadelphia shortstop, accused teammate Elmer Myers of throwing bean balls and threw his bat at him. They were separated and Myers was sent to the clubhouse by Manager Mack.

Boston Ruth Philadelphia Witt Elmer Myers Myers Mack

Cubs Pitcher Gene Packard Sold to Columbus

Chicago on May 1 reports pitcher Gene Packard of the Chicago Nationals has been sold to the Columbus club of the American Association.

Chicago Gene Packard Chicago Nationals Columbus Club American Association

Stoan's Oiniment Promises Quick Relief for External Pain

An old advertisement touts Stoan's Oiniment as fast acting relief for muscle strain soreness and stiffness from unusual work. It claims easy application, deep penetration without rubbing, and a clear liquid formula that cleanses without staining. Sold by druggists for 25 cents with claims for rheumatism gout lumbago bruises and backache.

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