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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1920

Page

6

Phillies and Pirates fall in doubleheader losses

May 11 reports show Philadelphia routed by Boston 7 to 1 as fl arper twirled a two-hitter in his season debut. Cooper paced the Phillies with four hits, while Pittsburgh topped Philadelphia 7 to 3 behind wild pitching from Causey. Cleveland outslugged St Louis 6 to 3 in a delayed playoff game with Bagby delivering a key homer to seal the win.

Boston Flarper Philadelphia Cooper Perry, Eckert Perkins Harper and Schang Pirates Philties Pepvtsbergil Pittsburgh Indians Browns Cleveland St. Touts Bagby St. Louis Davis Saunders Frayne Severeid Fingby O'Neil

Sports standings and scores across leagues and cities

United leagues show varied results with Philadelphia teams posting notable scores, including Heston seven and Leisup seven. American Association features Milwaukee and Kansas City at 1, while Western League lists St Joseph 4 and Plas 3. Other entries show Cedar Rapids, Reckford, Terre Haute, and New York counts among several cities with mixed outcomes.

Philadelphia Heston Leisup Cleveland Milwhaikee Oy Iwansas City St. Joseph Plas Orcad Cokbadoona City Peel Marines Jeplin Sioux Wichita Cedar Rapids Meansville Reckford Ff Pueemington

Good scores at the OQueney Gun Club shoot

Scores announced from the OQueney Gun Club event show Osborn and Hunsaker tied for the Hayworth trophy with a shoot-off. Osborn won by a 15 straight break after Smith and Hunsaker each hit 15 in the final targets.

God Oqueney Su Atterneo GC Osborn Pred Ro Smith Hunsaker Rehrensmeyer AL Geise EL Zimimerman Wlc Cook W. Lebbink Wot. Renken Ed. Crawford W. OS. Weaver FE. M Lochfler CC. N. Waner J. ¢. Young A. Moentman Ruby Baker A. Renken D. Schuhart E. Schuhart Bangert Chatten Osborn, Smith and Thunsaker

Lilys Victory Over Brookfield 17 to 3

Frasers team defeated Brookfield 17 to 3 on the road as two guests starred and Missouri pitchers allowed only three hits. Quincey stolen bases highlighted the game with about 200 fans in attendance. Lulu team to play La Relle next.

Frasers Brookfield Divasere Auteripen Kenner Carcb Missouri Boys Quincey Lulu la Relle

Damage by Germans delays Antwerp Olympic links

New York reports that war damage by German armies will prevent the Antwerp Olympic links from being ready before July 21. London dispatch notes Joe Beckett defeated Bombardier Wells in the English heavyweight championship in the third round.

New York Antwerp London Joe Beckett Bombardier Wells

Hannibal Mules Humble by Quincy Gems 16 to 6

Quincy Gems defeated the Hannibal Mules 16 to 6 in ideal weather on Sunday. Nessler led with a three bagger and two hits, Winking pitched well and added at the plate. Over a thousand fans attended, with Ladies Day drawing a large crowd.

Lenane Quincy Gems Hannibal Mules Sparklers Wich Dewey Winking Nessler Peters Freeman Hannibal Bessling Marcellos The Gems Bills

Moose-Gems Snowed Under By Decatur in Baseball Game

Decatur’s Moose-Gems fell 2 runs to 0 against Staley Manufacturing in front of about 2000 fans. Poor hitting, numerous errors, and a rough start by Clingsmith and Nieman doomed the local nine, who played five innings with Steve Nieman and four more by Clingsmith.

Qurses Moose-Gem Decatur Staley Manufacturing Focal Boys Clingsmith Steve Nieman Steve Chngsmith Moosers Wegs Clingsmith Poo Meocie Hand Dbs Bute” Grassemever

Vanderbilt Heads List of Winners in France

PARES May 10 William KK Van Vit heads the list of winners in flat racing in France with 200000 francs won in stakes. Alc Maccanhber is sixth with 90000 francs. Frank O Nedh of St Louis is the leading jockey with 31 winning mounts. Sharpe and Jennings of England are second and third with 14 and 11 winners respectively.

Yale Religious Dean Praised Prize Fight News

Charles R. Brown dean of Yale School of Religion said in Chicago that every real man has an instinct to fight and that people pay more to see prizefights than for other entertainment He noted that men have long been interested in such contests and that pugilistic bouts have not yet occurred in his view with the same public fascination.

Cheroago Charles R. Brown School of Religion Yale University Dean Brown

Wedding of Barbara Baker Loew and Edwin Minam Prost Jr

A large society gathering in New York marked the wedding of Barbara Baker Loew, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs William Gromtbe, to Edwin Minam Prost Jr, son of Mrs Price Post. The couple arrived at the church and posed for a photo on their way to a reception at the bride’s parents’ home. Prost served eighteen months as a chaplain in the American Air Force. He is a grandson of architect Bruce Price, linked to Newport and Waxeda Park.

Longshind Tuxedo Park Newport Southampton New York Sts. ‘Thomas'’s Church New York City Barbara Baker Loew Miro Ars William Gromdbe Gaeorge Baker Ivdwin Minam Prost Jin Edder Price Post Air Force Wratiee Bruce Price Waxeda Park

Untamed Instincts Stirred by Conflicting Minds

A fragmented quotation notes the natural lure of spirited conflict between two groups of men or rival armies. It reflects on instinctive fighting as a trait in people with "red blood" still coursing, portraying conflict as a primal drive.

Herald Squares And Otis Teams Winners

Herald Squares beat Morris Shoe factory nine in season opener on South Park diamond. Otis Elevator nine defeated Channon-Emery warners 3 to 1 at Athletic field. Eppie Dobt sustained a broken nose after being hit by a ball in the Herald Morris clash. Batteries: Squares Thornhill Winkin Morris Jordan Jowling Schlottman Beck.

Herald Square Morris Shoe Factory Shoemakers Foto South Park Otis Elevator Channon-Emery Warners Athletic Field Iron Men Eppie” Dobt Herald Squares Herald-Morris H. L. Becker Thornhill Winkin Morris Jordan Jowling Schlottman Beck

Sparklers Host Weekend Pitch and Performance Plans

The Sparklers are set to pitch on Saturday while Winking is scheduled to perform on Sunday, marking a weekend of scheduled activities.

Sparklers Winking

St Francis Team Wins In Ninth Inning Baseball Clash

Six runs in the ninth inning gave St Francis a 7 to 2 win over St Marys on the Athletic field Sunday afternoon. Batteries were Tony Schulte and B Brinks for St Francis and Van der Haar and Hoftim for St Marys.

St. Francia Parish St. Mary Tony Schulte B. Brinks St. Francis van der Haar Hoftim St. Mary's

Theatres and acts listed in daily program notes

The round of theater listings includes Violet Heming in two plays at Belasco and Star theaters. Julia Arthur and Bob Reeves headline other venues with comedies and dramas. Further venues feature Mary MacLaren, Jack Pickford, Elsie Persson, Deouise Mutt, and DeLouise Mutt in musical comedies and vaudeville acts.

Star Theater Violet Hemming Lve Arywoma Belasco Theater Violet Heming Quincy Theater Julia Arthur Bob Reeves Pinger Snub Potlard Colonial Theater Shorty Hamilton Gem Theater al St. John Pax News Savoy Theater Mary MacLaren Family Theater Jack Pickford Elsie Persuson Orpheum Theater Kijou Theater Deouise Mutt

Tennessee Weekly Prints Bond Paper At Extra Cost

Knoxville Tenn May 15 The London County Tenn Record this week will be printed on letterhead bond paper at 17 cents per pound or slightly more than one half cent a.

Knoxville Tenn London County

Record Demand for Deluxe Paper Hits Newsroom

The article notes a shortage of newsprint and urges use of higher grade deluxe paper to reach readers. Officials stress quality in printing and distribution while balancing costs and supply constraints.

Gems Will Play in Danville Saturday

The Quingy Gems will depart for Danville Friday night to cross bats with that state’s baseball team Saturday and Sunday. It was announced by Manager Lenane Monday night. The Danville club is well regarded and a good game is expected. Lanier

Quingy Gems Danville Ecross Ates Lenane Lanier

Watch the Little Pimples Nature's Warning

Watch the Little Pimples. They are Nature's Warning don't close your eyes to the warning which nature gives when unsightly pimples appear on your face and other parts of the body. These pimples and splotches are disfiguring and lead to skin diseases that spread and cause irritation and pain. The ad promotes S. S28 as a blood cleanser, claims it reaches the blood rather than lotions, and urges readers to write to Swift Special Co in Atlanta, Ga for instructions.

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