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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1920

Page

6

Chicago Beats Indians 6 1 In Series Game Three

Chicago won 6 to 1 over Cleveland in game three of the series. Claude Williams earned his sixth straight win of the season with strong bullpen support. Ray Caldwell pitched well until the seventh as Chicago scored four on four hits and two errors to pull ahead.

Chicago S.chicaro Cleveland Claude Williams Ray Caldwell Chagoo L. Collins Jackson Moetsch Jourdan Berg Ferh

Unclear Baseball and League Standings Fragment

Fragmented standings show National League results with Chicago 1 Pittsburgh 4 and Brooklyn 6 New York 7 Boston 9 Philadelphia 9 Cincinnati 14 St Louis 6. American League entries include Philadelphia Poston 4 St Louis 19 New York 5 Washington 2 Chicago 6. Multiple garbled team names and locations follow with scattered scores and league notes.

Fruiday Chicago Pittsburgh Brooklyn New York Boston Philadelphia Cincinnati St. Louis Philadelphia Poston Stroit Washinton Cleveland Columbus Takeda Tridiserengie Poontsville Milwaukee Kansas City Minneapolis St. Paul Linckford Bryansvilh Iar Rapids Moomin Peoria Moline Ityoof Virginie Amterst Jooqpehiinte Miseeuri Od Wisaan Ta Louis Ry Newark Boston Ees Washington St Louis Philiadelphia Detroit

Quincy College and Lily Teams Set for Second Meeting

Quincy College and Lily teams prepare for a third encounter as the lineup gains strength and the clubs plan a decisive matchup. The upcoming game aims to settle a closely watched rivalry and showcase evolving rosters.

Quincy College LILY

Exaggerated baseball results mix from May day games

National League reports Cincinnati defeated St Louis 15 to 1 in a bizarre exhibition while Schupp and Misher exited early after walks. Other scores note Chicago topping Pittsburgh 6 4 and Boston extending a winning streak as Philadelphia and New York also feature in varied play-by-play accounts with notable fielding feats and late drama.

ST. Louis Cincinnati Schupp Misher Asken

Gems to meet Hannibal Mules Sunday at League Park

Gems prepare to face the Hannibal Mules Sunday afternoon at League Park. Manager How adds several strong players, including two from St. Joseph, Mo, to bolster the lineup. Gems: Dewer, Wroking, Lauer, Thecks, Ochs, Goodwin, Nessler, Bessing, Wilkerson, Wieh, Peters, Fitcher, Cras, plus utility Patly in a diverse squad. The Mules respond with depth, listing Hawker, Bo Brown, Seilers, Hawker, McBride and others to challenge the Gems.

Mansuer Tom Lenane League Park Mouser Lenare Berk Psiand Avo Aramie Piise Hann Taal Mules St. Joe Gems Mules J. Hawker Bo Brown Pi C. Seilers CL Hawker Bo McBride

Gibbons to meet new middleweight champion plan outlined

Mike Gibbons aimed to challenge the new middleweight titleholder after a recent bout. Word from promoter Mike Collins indicated efforts to arrange a match with Wilson for July in Minneapolis, with Gibbons seeking the opponent who defeated O Dowd.

Paul Mays Mike Gibbons Panui Uphapton Aceto Bostem Foo Mike O'Dowd St Pah Associated Press Gibbons Pridas Mike Collins Minneapolis Wilson Minneapoh Collins

Skin Disorders and a Blood Purifier Claim

An advertisement promotes S. S. S. blood cleanser as the cure for eczema pimples boils and other skin ailments. It argues external treatments fail and insists cleansing the blood removes germs. Readers are urged to write Swift Specific Co Atlanta Ga for free medical advice.

B.S. S Swift Specific Co Swift Labratory Atlanta, Ga

Diues Gani Chit Club Spars Weekly Showdown on Nort Twentieth

The club will halt its weekly show at the Nort Twentieth Street club this Sunday afternoon. Local attendees are invited to see the performance, with doors opening mid afternoon and a casual program planned.

The Diues Gani Chit Club Prouids Nort Twentieth Street

Forty four Entries For Kentucky Derby

Forty four three year old thoroughbreds were declared fit for the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. The race offers a $30 000 added purse and is expected to draw up to 60 000 spectators. Betting machines rise to 105 as optimism runs high based on last year’s wagering. Favorites include Wild Air Damask and Upset with Donacconna On Watch Paul Jones Peace Pennant Sindy Beat also attracting support. Unofficial odds span five to one to fifty to one.

Louisville Churchill Downs Wild Air Damask Upset Harry Payne Donacconna Geo. W. Loft Paul Jones Peace Pennant Sindy Beat

Black Devils to Meet Moose Gems in September Series

The Peoria Black Devils, a colored baseball team, will play the Moose Gems here in September amid completed arrangements. It is their second meeting with the Quincy Gens this season, with Decatur on the schedule for a game this afternoon and a Sunday matchup against the rival team.

Peoria Blak Devils Moose+ Gems Moose Peoria Quincy Gens Mousers

Carnival day draws big crowds at Gbeng event

The manager Brei personally led a high spirited dance with music and art in beautiful surroundings. The carnival day turnout was large with many attendees andSunday attendance noted as part of a big affair.

Brei Gbeng Will

Movie listings from multiple theaters feature mixed titles

The day’s theater page lists showings at Pictures Today Star Theater and several others including Orpheum and Gem Theater with acts like Just, The Mystery Man in ON Night in the Orient and The Westerner, plus comedies and dramas such as The Katelem Pade and The Midnight Man. Actors include Roy Stewart, Larry Lemon, and J O Corbett among others.

Orpheum Theater Amily Theater Loguise Fazenda Princess Theater Withiaveetd Colotiat Pheater Law Tessas Gottman Quainey Theater J 0. Corbett Hoot Tiibsen Leons and Moran Belasco Theater

Wanamaker Stores Gain In Business In 1920s

New York May 7 reports indicate Wanamaker department stores in New York and Philadelphia show higher daily sales after a 20 percent price cut. Joseph Apple advertising manager notes the Christmas season set a record for peak sales, with continued strong demand into spring as discounts attract more shoppers.

New York John Wanamaker Philadelphia Joseph Apple Apple Wanbmnaker’s

New York Crowded as Departments Face Heavy Care Load

In New York the city was crowded as every department faced strain to care for its customers. Officials report high demand across services and extended wait times as workloads surge.

New York

Temers Clothing and Shoes Prominent in Bets Activity

Apple noted busy betting on Temers categories including clothing and shoes with significant action across divisions. The report cites heightened wagering across multiple markets and supplier involvement shaping the trend.

Apple

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