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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1918

Page

5

Schalk Triples Dooms Cleveland In Chicago Win

Ray Schalk delivered a three run triple in the second, Benz added a sacrifice fly, and more timely hits helped the Chicago White Sox defeat Cleveland 6 to 4 in the first game of the series. Schalk’s three base hit highlighted a Chicago attack that also featured two base hits by Weaver and Wambsganss, with Benz earning the win.

Chicago Schalk Benz Cleveland AB. R. H Ale. J. Collins Weaver Risberg Jackson Felsch Soaes Gandil McMullin Wambsganss Wood Chapman Williams Coumbe Faber Enzmann

Phillies Shut Out by Brooklyn in Monday Game

Brooklyn blanked Philadelphia 2 to 0 with three hits and an early error by Luderus. Cravath’s ninth inning single prevented a no hit game for Philadelphia. Wheat appeared for Brooklyn in the coaching line.

Brooklyn Luderus Philadelphia Cravath Zach. Wheat ABR HH. O. Ale Whitted Eves Yan Adams Sth AB Roilo Ay Kel Olson Omara Daubert Myers Johnston Hickman Schmandt Benee M. Wheat Griner Eeerene Philadelphia Ethene Olson Pearce Bancroft Oeschger Camara Grigier Burns

Standings and results from major leagues and minors

National League standings show varied records with Boston leading in some lists and Chicago and Cincinnati close behind. Daily and weekend results include Chicago topping St Louis 3 0, Cincinnati 3-3 Pittsburgh 1-4, and Detroit beating Chicago 3-2 with St Louis 3. American League results feature New York 8 Boston 4 and Cleveland 4 Chicago 6 among others, plus multiple schedule notes across leagues and minor circuits Louisville, St Paul, Minneapolis, and Omaha fixtures.

W. L. Pet Phila Pitts N. Y St. L St.l Wash Cincinnati St. Louis Chicago Pittsburgh Philadelphia New York Brooklyn Boston Cleveland Detroit Washington Cincinnat

Yankees Sweep Red Sox in Clean Three Game Series

New York Americans rout Boston 10 to 3 to complete a three game sweep. Ruth homered and Mays struggled, while Jones and the New York lineup stressed Boston with timely hits and strong defense.

New York New York Americans Boston Yankees Mays Jones

Senators Hammer Three Mack Pitchers

Washington defeated Philadelphia 11 to 7 after a rough outing by Philadelphia pitchers. Ayers held steady until the eighth inning when Washington rallied with a triple two doubles and three singles to push ahead. Batteries were Avers and Ainsmith for Washington and Geary Shea Gregg and McAvoy for Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Washington Gregg Athletics Ayers R.H.E. Washington Avers Ainsmith Geary Shea McAvoy

Detroit Wins With Ease From Browns

Detroit defeated St Louis by nine runs as four St Louis pitchers were hit hard. Davenport started and took the loss allowing four hits and four bases on balls, contributing to four Detroit runs. The Browns failed to hold Detroit in the early innings while Detroit produced a big later surge.

Detroit St. Louis Davenport R.it.e Leifield Houck Nunamaker Hale Erickcen Yelle

Relief From Itching Eczema via Swift Specific Co

Patients tortured by eczema and skin diseases can find real relief with Swift Specific Co. for fifty years used as a blood remedy. The company advertises free medical advice from an expert adviser and invites readers to write describing their case to the Swift Laboratory in Atlanta Georgia.

Medical Department Swift Specific Co Swift Laboratory Atlanta, Ga

Cubs Tumble While Giants Keep Scaring

Pittsburgh defeated Chicago 7 to 2 on May 7, halting the Cubs nine-game win streak as Earl Hamilton won his fifth straight, supported by timely hitting and late relief by Walker. Hamilton allowed 7 runs to Hendrix through 5 1/3 innings before Walker and the bullpen finished Chicago off. King hit a home run for Pittsburgh and Mollwitz had a three-base shot for Chicago’s errors and miscues.

Pittsburgh Earl Hamilton Chicago Cubs Philadelphia Brook Hendrix Walker King Elliott Easenda Hollacher Merkle Kilduff Stengel McKechnie Mollwitz Deal Carey Cutshaw Caton Hamilton

Ned Egan Silent Major League Baseball Figure Dies

Chicago police say Ned Egan veteran minor league baseball manager shot himself in a downtown hotel room. Ill health and a past injury left him unable to work, after years guiding Waterloo in the Central Association Milwaukee in the American Association and Winnipeg earlier. An inquest verdict found death by own action while temporarily insane over his wife’s death.

Chicago E. F Ned) Egan Middle West Waterloo Milwaukee Winnipeg Towa Ned Evan American Association Egan St. Paul

Giants Sweep Boston In Three Games

New York beat Boston 13 to 4 to complete a three game series sweep. Canavan held Boston until the sixth inning when New York scored five runs. Sullee was hit hard by Boston but got better support in front of he. Batteries Sallee Rariden Canavan Wolfson.

Boston New York Canavan Sullee AVILE Sallee Rariden Woifson

Cards Beat Reds 3 1 as Smith falters in seventh

In St Louis on May 7 Smith wavered in the seventh inning, allowing two runs as Cincinnati fell 3 to 1 to St. Louis in the opener of the series. Ames held Cincinnati to four hits. Scoring: Cincinnati 14, St. Louis 3. Batteries: G Smith Wingo for Cincinnati, Ames Snyder for St. Louis.

ST. Louis Smith Cincinnati Ames R.W.E. Cincinnati G. Smith Wingo Ames and Snyder

O'Rourke Sold To New London League Club

New York May 7 Frank O'Rourke infielder with the Brooklyn Nationals was sold Monday to the New London Eastern league club.

Warsaw Girl Plymouth Boy Are Winners

The sixth annual Hancock County Literary Musical and Athletic contest in Carthage featured eight schools. Declamatory and oratorical winners were named with Warsaw and Plymouth high schools taking top honors. The Warsaw glee club won the musical contest with Aida and other pieces directed by Agnes Franz.

Carthage Hancock County Literary, Musical and Athletic Association Alvis Allen Warsaw Elizabeth Parr Grace McGinnis Plymouth High School Lloyd Palmer Warsaw High School Glee Club Grace Willams Hamilton Coward Company D Mildred Thompson Dallas City Lucille Woodcock Plymouth Harriet Lillis Elvas Faith Dugger Dallas Fred Ferris Frances March Bowen Lloyd Parker J. D. Martin Vail Cor Fet Burlington High School J. F. Wellemeyer Quincy High School Sue Davidson Bertha Cale Department of Music The Macomb Normal

President orders full inquiry into Borglum affair

President directed a full inquiry into the Borglum episode amid disputed claims of criminal liability. Borglum met with the Senate military committee, naming witnesses he wants called if the inquiry resumes. Secretary Baker reviews European and American aviation data as he weighs potential prosecutions.

Borglum Marshall Committee Senate Military Committee Senate Senate Committee Hitchcock Department of Justice Squier Baker Aircraft Board

Army court proposed to subpoena witnesses in aircraft inquiry

Army officers favor a court to conduct the inquiry instead of a congressional military committee. The involved party plans to be represented by counsel and to press for disclosure of facts related to aircraft production and to probe the motives of those behind the agitation against the work.

Army Congressional Military Committee

Roans in County Jail Awaiting Trial

Thomas and Amanda Roan, a married couple, are held in the county jail on $2000 bonds each after an attempted murder at their Maiden Lane home. Barton, shot in the shoulder and side, remains at St Marys Hospital. the case is continued until he recovers. The couple defense claims they did not fire the fatal shot.

Thomas Amanda Roan Valentine Barton Maiden Lane Barton St. Mary's Hospital Roans Foth

Veteran Statesman Dies in Paris at 86

Paris May 7 Baron De Mackay aged 86 died after 42 years as a member of the chamber of deputies. The veteran statesman passed away in Paris with he career noted in the death notice.

Paris Baron de Mackay Chamber of Deputies

Fabio Romani Proves A Powerful Drama at Orpheum

Fabio Romani a dramatic adaptation of Mane Correlli's The Vendetta, delighted Monday night audiences. Ross as Fabio Romani impressed in a challenging role and the tomb scene held the crowd. Loftin as Contessa Nina Romani impressed with grace in a difficult part.

Fabio Romani Orpheum Mane Correlli Mr. Ross Miss Loftin Contessa Nina Romani Mr. de Haven Beach Mr. Morris Miss Stewart Miss Leonard

Body Found in Box Car in Ottawa Ill May 7

County and city authorities investigate the death of a baby girl found in an empty box car in Ottawa. The car, traced to Rockford TH, contained a body wrapped in a flour sack and was discovered by a car cleaner.

Ottawa Ill Rockford

Execute Women Spies In France

In Nantes France on May 7 two women spies Josephine Alvarez and Victorine Faucher were executed Monday morning after a court martial condemnation dated January 25.

Nantes France Josephine Alvarez Victorine Faucher

Sensational Horsemanship Saved For Roy Stewart Feature

The Triangle release Boss of the Lazy Y showcases Roy Stewart performing a remarkable bucking ride. He gentles an outlaw and rides the horse through its last buck and beyond to the destination. The sequence highlights Stewart’s strenuous screen prowess and adds to his mount collection.

Roy Stewart Stewart Gentles

Arrest Japanese Consul and official as spies

A Reuters dispatch from Tokyo says Russian authorities at Irkutsk have arrested the Japanese vice consul and the president of the Japanese association as military spies.

London Reuter Tokio Saya Irkutsk

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