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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1916
Page
7
The Boston Braves suffer a decisive setback in a game relayed by the Cincinnati broadcast. An early second inning proves decisive as key pitchers falter and the visitors pull ahead, while field conditions hinder play. The piece notes team struggles and upcoming matches, with mention of the Cardinals and Phillies in related headlines.
Alexander pitched nine innings for Philadelphia allowing six hits and no runs while Boston managed three. Paskett Niehoff Maranville doubled or tripled in the Phillies win with key hits and Maranville part of several double plays.
Clinton hammered Slattery to all corners, scoring 14 runs to 8 in the opening game. Clinton led 11 runs by seventh inning before finishing strong with Brown and Ware on the mound and Johnson Slattery and Howard catching.
Muscatine beat Mason City 3 to 2 as Ellison drove a two run homer to right with two out in the ninth. Garrett started for Mason City and was hit freely after a week’s release by the Indians. Batteries Pinkerton and Hruska for Muscatine Weeks for Mason City.
The Amusements page lists Oliver Players in The Blindness of Virtue at the Orpheum, No Greater Love at Quincy V. L. S. E., The Love Liar with Crane Wilbur at Star, A Man of Honer featuring the Fairbanks twins and Seeing America First, Elmendorf Travel Talks, Yellowstone Tour, The Blindness of Love, and Strange Case involving Bloom Center and Persven Brutality across multiple theater screens.
Cutshaw drives in two in the last inning and adds a first inning single as Brooklyn defeats New York 4 to 2. Doyle also has two bases hits, while Burns plates a sac fly. The mound work spans Benton Stroud Schauer Palmero Smith and Coombs with 2:25 time.
Chicago White Sox beat St Josephs College of Dubuque 9 to 0 in an exhibition game. Faber and Lapp pitched for the college battery, while Danforth and Lynn worked for Chicago. A large Dubuque crowd hailed Faber and manager Rowland, a former local resident.
May opener in the Central Association sees Payton smash a ninth inning homer with two aboard to lift Fort Dodge 3 2 over Burlington. Burlington led early 2 0 but was shut out the rest of the game as Fort Dodge pushes ahead with a late rally and solid pitching. Batter details: Baichley Bodale Huggins Smith.
The speaker channels Shakespeare loyal to a baseball crowd as he rises from the tomb to witness a modern game. He recalls old lines while reacting to umpire calls and a dramatic finish, urging a box score be mailed to his tomb. The piece blends literary flair with sports reporting style.
Harsh notes on Bloomers game preview in Bloomertown. Baseball items include Paul Cobb release from Terre Haute Central league club and Ted Waring adding Ted Kaylor to Cedar Rapids roster. Manager Fohl critiques Grover Lowdermilk and Billy Sullivan questions a nine year veteran. Ball comments payroll at 138000 and iron clad contracts cited.
Princeton defeats Virginia 3 to 4 in seven innings at New Haven Conn. Holy Cross edges in a 4 to 2 win after seven innings. Michigan Aggies beat Kalamazoo College 4 to 1 in East Lansing. Penn State bests Army 7 to 4 at West Point.
An alderman defines harmony as getting his own way and making others accept fate. A judge questions a burglar case while a policeman notes contrasting outcomes: the autoist pays a fine benefiting the state, whereas the burglar goes to prison with state costs.
Reports show Quincy at Peoria and other league results with multiple city matchups. Several games were postponed or cancelled including Davenport and Rock Island pairings, while today features Quincy at Bloomington and Detroit and Chicago fixtures.
After the matinee of Convict 666 at the Orpheum theater, cast members hosted audience members who met the actors and enjoyed refreshments. Guests included Jack De Forest Ed Williams Earle Ross Aldrich Pierce Robert Thompson John Justus Miss Tiny Leone Miss Ethel Romaine and Miss Margie Garrett. The note adds a remark about poker and engagement breakers.
Philadelphia nips New York 3 to 2 as Lajoie hits a eighth inning homer with Oldring on base. Nabors and Keating duel with a 2-2 tie until the late rally, Peckinpaugh and Lajoie factor in the decisive blow.
Bloomington Illinois May 4 The locals collected 12 hits yesterday and bunched enough to score five runs. Hannibal had seven hits but no runs off Bluejacket. Final score Hannibal 7 Bloomington 5 Bluejacket and Simon pitched. Keller and Kearns behind for Hannibal.
Cedar Rapids defeated Waterloo 38 to 27 in a 12th inning finish after a tight rally. Batteries were Berger and Hoffman for Cedar Rapids with Zackert and Brennan catching for Waterloo. The May 3 game drew 1,300 fans in Cedar Rapids as both teams showcased late offense and solid defense.
Cincinnati defeated St Louis 6 to 0 aided by four errors. Schneider and Schulz were lifted early after tough innings as Cincinnati hitters connected with four St Louis pitchers. Notable plays included Hornsby’s single and Snyder’s timely triple for two RBIs.
Rock Island hitters racked up 18 safeties led by Graham with eight safe hits and S runs. Beck limited Moline to 3 runs as Rock Island won 18 to 3 at home. Batteries Graham Dobbins Beck Munch.
A vintage health ad touts S. S. S. as a cure for catarrh malaria and stubborn sores. It claims to purify blood stimulate tissue nutrition heal ulcers and ease rheumatism with a vegetable formula from the Swift Laboratory. The piece promises free booklets and medical advice on request.
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