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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1918

Page

15

Pirates Take Two In A Row From Wgraw

Pittsburgh won 2 to 0 in a left handed pitching duel between Cooper and Sallee. The Pirates loaded the bases in the eighth with none out as Young lined to McKechnie who doubled a runner. Carey's walk, Cutshaw’s single and McKechnie’s double produced the first run, followed by Cooper’s double and Caton’s triple for the second.

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Government backs trap shooting in war effort and home defense

A letter argues for liberalized shooting during wartime to conserve meat and train citizens in firearms. It cites U S authorities arming aviation schools and cantonments with traps and ammunition for wing shooting, noting pilots in France are being taught leads and velocity to defend air and ground targets.

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Missouri U Wins in Basketball Battle

Missouri University defeated Kansas University in a basketball game in Columbia on Saturday with a 73 to 36 score.

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Standings Blink in Fumbled League Scores

Incomplete standings show Detroit leading the American League with a 5 tally while New York trails. Cleveland, Washington, Chicago, Philadelphia, St. Louis, and Boston also listed with mixed results as several games were postponed or incorrectly transcribed.

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Yankees Rally To Defeat Detroit 6 5 In Seven Inning Clash

In New York on May 12 a five run rally in the seventh led the Yankees to a 6 to 5 victory over Detroit. New York batted around drawing five walks and getting three singles plus Baker’s triple to overturn a tied game. Detroit had rallied in the fourth with a bases loaded double driving in three.

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Browns Defeat Red Sox In The Eighth

St Louis turned three runs in the eighth inning on singles by Tobin Austin and Gedeon, a dropped ball by Schang, and a sacrifice fly by Iendryx to beat Boston 4 to 2. Leonard pitched for St Louis. Gidlin and Nunamaker behind the plate for Boston.

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Three Home Runs Highlight Maroon Badger Game

In Chicago on May 12, Wisconsin and Chicago met in a Western Conference baseball clash that ended 6 to 5. Hancock homered for Wisconsin while Smith and Rudolph each drove in a run for Chicago. Final lines: Wisconsin 020 200 100 5. Chicago 010 613 0x 6. Batteries Terhune Vollmer for Wisconsin Snyder Simpson for Chicago.

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Athletics edge White Sox 1 0 on late single

Jamie son doubled and Burns singled to drive in the lone run as the Athletics defeated the White Sox 1 to 0. Risberg accounted for Chicago only hit, Shelbenbach held them hitless four innings, then the visitors strung hits in each frame. Kopp and Jamieson made standout plays in defense.

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Boston Defeats Cubs In First Game In West

Boston defeats Chicago 6 to 4 in the first eastern club game in Chicago. Hearne earned the win for Boston while Weaver took the loss for the Cubs as Boston capitalized on timely hits and errors to secure the victory.

Boston Cubs

Yale shuts out Harvard in Cambridge track meet context

Talcott pitched for Yale to a 5–0 win over Harvard in Cambridge. He allowed two hits and fanned eleven, while Yale hitters pushed across five runs. The score details show Yale taking the early lead and finishing strong behind pitching control.

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Georgetown U Wins South Atlantic Intercollegiate Meet

Georgetown University captured the South Atlantic Intercollegiate track meet in Baltimore scoring 102 points to Johns Hopkins 85. Gates won the 100 yard dash the 40 yard dash the 290 yard low hurdle and the savelvn throw.

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Lafayette Beats Lehigh In Dual Track Meet Victory

Lafayette defeats Lehigh University 4 to 6 in a dual track meet held in Easton on May 12. Lefayvette leads Lafayette with strong sprint and distance performances amid steady winds and setup for upcoming events.

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Cornell Freshmen Triumph in Philadelphia Track Meet

Cornell freshmen defeated Penna freshmen 75 to 42 on Franklin Field. Johnny Sartels led with three firsts and a third in the Pentathlon to be named the outstanding performer.

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Yale Freshmen Defeat Princeton in Close Track Meet

Yale freshmen edged Princeton first year runners in a dual meet on Saturday. Final score listed as 52 to 50 in Yale's favor with a one point margin.

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Penn Freshmen Defeat Yale in Henley Course Race

The University of Pennsylvania freshmen eight defeated Yale first year crew by half a length on the Schuylkill river over a one mile five sixteenths course. Time was seven minutes, seconds.

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Gopher Hand Grenade Throwers Tie Wisconsin in Meet

May 12 report from Minneapolis notes Minnesota added the hand grenade event to the track program this year. The Gophers defeated Wisconsin 72 to 11 in the annual trick meet held Saturday, showcasing superiority in the new event.

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