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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1916

Page

7

Quincy Swarped on Muddy Field in Openers

Quincy lost to Distillers 14 to 8 on a muddy Peoria field in drizzle. Al Cummings lasted one out allowing six hits and four walks for ten runs before relief by Taylor. Castlemen outbatted Peoria 14 hits to 12 with N four costly errors aiding the Distillers.

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Scanlan Easy For Moline In Big Rock Island Win

Rock Island hosts Moline as Scanlan allows fourteen hits leading to ten runs while Eller gives up four hits and two runs to Moline. Adams bats hard as Rockford beats Davenport on five-hit attack to six runs. Hannibal loses to Bloomington 4 to 6 in rain shortened opener.

Scanlan Moline Rock Island Eller R.H.E. Moline Dobbins Munch Adams Rockford Ursella R.H.E. Davenport Mills Urseila Cox Hannibal Bloomington Trannibal Galvin Kerns Schlansker Marion Simon Peoria Quincy Davenport Quincey Peona Three Eye League Peoria Eee Meter Quincy Ree Sesto Reena Davenport Law Ener Rockford Ate Bloomington Eee Rock Island Shee

Amusements Today December listings and film lineups

Orpheum Oliver Players in Con vict 666 Moving Pictures Belasco Wim Farnum in Fighting Blood Savoy Martha's Vindication D W Griffith production co starring Norma Talmadge and Tully Marshall Princess The Unwelcome Wife featuring Madam Malvine Lobel supported by an all star cast five reels Gem Gypsie Joe featuring Joe Jackson and Keystone company Star Hunted Woman Quincy The Human Caldron drama also Alias Jimmie Barton Family Francis Joyner and Helen Green in Beyond All Is Love The Girl Who Didn't Forget ler Slight Mistake

Moving Pictures Belasco Wim. Farnum Savoy D. W. Griffith Norma Talmadge Tully Marshall Madam Malvine Lobel Gem Joe Joe Jackson Keystone Company Quincy Jimmie Barton Francis Joyner Helen Green

Parish League Opens Sunday at League Park

The Parish league starts Sunday at League Park with 8:30 kickoff for the season opener. Same teams as last year, with minor constitutional changes. Single games begin 3:30, doubles 2:00, admission 10 and 15 cents. grand stand free. Nine games per team, schedule forthcoming. Decoration Day features St John’s vs WCU. Labor Day pits St Francis against St Boniface.

St. John’s St. Francis St. Boniface

Giants Win First Game in New York

The Giants claim victory in their initial game played in New York. A brief note highlights the team’s performance and the crowd’s reaction, marking a milestone for the season.

Giants New York

Pinch Ritter Delivers Chicago Victory Over St Louis

In St Louis on May 3 Chicago comes from behind to win 6 to 4. Terry pinch hits in the ninth with two on and two out, doubles driving in two runs for Chicago’s third straight win over St Louis. St Louis suffers its seventh consecutive defeat.

ST. Louis Terry Danforth Chicago

Elmendorf Travel Talks at Princess Theater

Dwight L. Elmendorf, famed traveler, brings a two night program to the Princess theater on Thursday and Friday. He presents pictures and talks on Yellowstone Park with admission priced at one to one fifty dollars per seat.

Princess Theater Elmendorf Dwight L. Elmendorf Quincy Wellowstone Park

CITY PRIDE. Stranger-Could you dffect me to Manhattan?

Brooklyn Cop-Not conscientiously, sir. A terse street scene features a passerby asking the officer for help and the officer’s curt refusal, capturing a moment of urban tension and local color.

Manhattan Brooklyn

Baseball Scores From Yesterday Reported In Several Cities

Results yesterday show Boston 4 to 10 and Philadelphia 2 to 9. New York 2 to 8 and Brooklyn 1 to 3. Chicago 0 to 2 and St Louis 3 to 5. Cincinnati and Pittsburgh had rain affecting the game.

Boston Philadelphia New York Brooklyn Chicago St. Louis Cincinnati Pittsburgh

Games Today Matchups Across Major Leagues

Cincinnati faces St Louis while Chicago meets Pittsburgh. Brooklyn plays New York and Philadelphia travels to Boston with several key early season showdowns on the schedule.

Cincinnati St. Louis Chicago Pittsburgh Brooklyn New York Philadelphia Boston

Sports Standings Snapshot From Midweek Games

Washington 7 11 1 and Boston 4 10 3 lead a mixed set of results across the circuit. Detroit 1 4 2 and Cleveland 6 7 1 show uneven performances. Philadelphia 451 and New York Q 14.0 reflect puzzling scoring labels. St Paul 4 8 3 and Chicago 5 8 2 post similar marks in a crowded results slate.

Washington Cleveland Ee New York Detroit Boston Seem Ree Chicag St. Louis Philadelphia Boston Cleveland St. Paul Chicago

American Association Baseball Schedule Report

Kansas City at 2 7 1 record noted with Indianapolis at 3 4 0. St Paul Toledo game postponed due to rain. Minneapolis Columbus also affected by rain. Milwaukee Louisville venues faced wet grounds delaying play.

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

Western League Standings and Schedule Update

Des Moines 5 9 1, Omaha 10 12 1, Denver 5 9 4, Wichita 6 9 2. St Louis Topeka postponed by rain. Lincoln 15 23 2, Sioux City 12 12 2.

Des Moines Omaha Denver Wichita St. Tue-Topeka Lincoln Sioux City

Northwestern Powers Past Chicago In Evanston Game

Northwestern and Chicago met in Evanston with Northwestern outbatting and outfielding to win ten to six. The Wildcats compiled 10 runs on 13 hits while Chicago managed 6 on 7 hits. Pitchers were Newby and Fischer for Northwestern against Shull and Hart for Chicago.

Maroon Chicago Northwestern University University of Chicago Evanston Northwestern Newby and Fischer Shull and Hart

Tigers Lose Third Game to Cleveland

Detroit fell 6 to 1 as Morton struggled with the Detroit lineup after two innings and Cleveland capitalized on timely hitting. It marked Cleveland’s third straight victory over Detroit with strong work by the visitors’ pitching and an offense that produced in key moments.

Tigers Cleveland Detroit Morton Ruste Oneill Coveleckie Boland Erickson McTigne Stanage

Senators Defeat Red Sox Thrice in Washington

Washington beat Boston 7 to 4 for the third straight win. Shore allowed ten hits and five runs before Pennock relieved him. Boehling worked well as the visitors produced all runs after Judge muffed a seventh inning pop fly with two outs.

Washington Boston Shore Pennock Boehling Judge Morgan Tienry Barry Foster Rondeau Milan Henry Lewis Agnew Iwoblitzell McBride Broehling Gallia Owens Connolly

Statesman Politician Definition Noted for Reelection

A statesman is defined here as a politician who earns reelection. The statement emphasizes political continuity and public trust reflected by repeated electoral success.

Amateur directory notices in The Whig

The Whig will publish amateur team names in the city free of charge. The sporting editor will try to arrange games between teams if managers mail their names.

The Whig

Bean Boys Rally Sends Braves To First Place

Boston defeated Philadelphia 4 to 2 to grab the lead as Chicago and Brooklyn lost. Reusbach debuted for Boston and wobbled but steadied in late innings with Hughes finishing. Demaree unsettled the Braves through seven, then weakened in the eighth.

Boston Philadelphia Chicago Brooklyn Reusbach Braves Hughes Bancroft Paskett Cravath Demaree

Bill Fischer Injured As Third Finger Breaks

Boston and Washington clash in a 7 to 1 game as St. Louis shuts out Chicago 3 to 0. Doak allows two hits but walks four. Allen signed by Weeghman to join the team. Fisher sidelined for weeks. injuries accompany a day of pitching and fielding miscues.

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Yankees Hit Ball Hard In 9 4 Victory Over Phillies

New York defeated Philadelphia 9 to 4 as wild Phillies pitching aided by Bressler’s early exit after five innings. Mor Risette struggled in relief while Shanker limited Phils to one hit through seven. Final line shows New York with 9 runs on 13 hits and Philadelphia with 4 on 5.

Philadelphia New York Bressler Morrisette Shanker R.H.E Shawker Nunamaler Schang

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