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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1917
Page
15
A defiant proclamation appears as a bold statement of determination to deliver papers at all costs, portraying a dramatic resolve tied to safeguarding duties and personal risk. The tone suggests a strong, unwavering commitment amid peril.
Quincy Advertisers used three pitchers and fell 4 to 2 as Rockford capitalized on timely hits. Nelson scored on Lamers error in the third, Griffin and Vogel contributed for the visitors, while Downey and Justice tied the late scoring before Rockford sealed the win. A doubleheader is slated for this afternoon with double admission.
George Sisler of St. Louis leads with a .429 average in the latest unofficial American League stats, pushing Tris Speaker and others for hitting honors. St. Louis also leads team batting at .255 with five hitters over .300, amid a flurry of home run and stolen base notes and pitcher leaders across several clubs.
In Brooklyn on May 13, Chicago Saturday clinched its fourth consecutive victory over Brooklyn. Seaton beat Pfeifer 1 to 0 in a pitchers duel, with the lone run coming in the fourth when Flack tripled to right and scored on Doyle's sacrifice fly.
Lawrence Kansas May 13 Robert Simpson of the University of Missouri ran the 220 yard hurdles in 242 3 seconds, officials announced, a new world's record on a circular track as Missouri won the Kansas Missouri dual meet 65 to 14.
In Minneapolis on May 18 Nebraska defeated Minnesota 66 to 59 in a dual track meet. Nebraska earned victories in several events as Minnesota struggled to keep pace, leaving the Cornhuskers with the win.
The Omaha Speedway association proposes its East Omaha grounds to the war department for a training ramp for military drivers. If the government accepts, the big July 4 racing meet will be canceled.
The advertisement promises relief from rheumatism and related pains with Sloan's Liniment a clear liquid easy to apply and more effective than plasters or ointments it penetrates quickly without rubbing It suits gout lumbago toothache backache stiff neck and other external pains available at druggists for 25 cents
Advertisement lists available furnished rooms for housekeeping at 625 Spring with gas bath and electric lights. Also offers three rooms partially modern at 716 Hanly, prices from 6.50 to 8 per month, varying by floor and size, contact 236 N. Sixth, phone 2066.
Boston wins 8-0 to take the third straight in the series as Mays puzzles Detroit with five scattered hits. Gardner Veach Hubs Lewis Homers, Hooper drives in runs, and Detroit errors loom. A 27 minute time marked the game with Dauss Cunningham and James on the mound for Detroit.
New York wins the last game of the series 6 to 3 to take their third straight from Cincinnati. Mathewson, praised as the world’s greatest athlete, receives a silver service from local admirers. Score Cincinnati 1 0 0 0 0 0 3. New York 4 0 0 2 0 0 6. Batteries Mitchell Ring Perry Huhn Benton McCarty Gibson.
St. Louis fans saw Falkenberg chased early as the Browns blanked the Philadelphia Phillies 4 to 0. The Phillies mustered zero runs by the third, while St Louis built a lead with three in the first and one in the sixth. Batteries: Falkenberg Seibold Schang for Philadelphia and Sothoron Severeid for St Louis.
Open date in National American Association Toledo 4 10 0 Minneapolis 2 6 2 Indianapolis 4 11 2 St Pan 3 6 2 Columbus 10 12 0 Kansas City 3 7 2 Western League Trenver 2 1 Oumahua 12 15 0 Wichita 1 18 2 Sioux City 4 14 4 St Joseph 5 8 1 Des Molines 7 10 2 Joplin 12 4 Lincoln 2 6 4
Listed game results show Alton vs Rock Island 6 11 2 and Hannibal vs Moline 7 with batteries credited. Bloomington and Peoria clash finishing with 14 to 3 after late innings, while other matches note Schlansker Block and Burnham Lingle as Battery pairs.
East St. Louis May 13 Motormen and conductors with the East St. Louis and Suburban railway agreed at a conference with the general manager to raise no objection if war emergency makes it advisable to employ women conductors. The manager announced the stance on patriotic grounds. The men rejected wage increase proposals and will decide Tuesday whether to submit the matter to arbitration.
Boxing promoters in the Twin Cities reportedly forfeited $35,000 before deciding to dispose of their clubs. Sport ing experts say the $5 and $7.50 seating charges were too high for many boxing supporters.
Sports notes recount Rockford’s two to one hits advantage over the Advertisers with Waring’s gang slugging and Otto Vogel showing sparks at bat and on bases. Butch Kerns and Downey standouts at bat, Meissner makes a fine catch, and Dunbar watchful as umpire. Updates on pitchers, fielding, and the looming war impact on schedules across colleges and leagues.
The table lists each club's percentage after the latest results. Standings are shown for teams that win two, win one and lose one, or lose both, reflecting current performance and ranking implications.
The first game is scheduled to begin at 2 o'clock. Gate admission will be charged, and the grandstand seating costs 28 cents.
The Mules schedule a game against the Nebraska Indians in Hannibal on an open date Monday. The Advertisers plan a workout at League Park. On Tuesday the Distillers host three games at home.
Philadelphia won 3 to 1 to sweep the series as Rixey and Watson battled into the fourth inning. The Phillies broke through in the fourth and fifth frames scoring on three singles a double a pass and two sacrifices to take the game and the series in front of the home crowd.
Gallia held Cleveland to three hits Saturday as Washington won 4 to 1. Bagby was effective, but Washington managed to bunch its hits. Batteries: Gallia and Henry. Bagby and ONeill.
Urbana May 13 Illinois defeated Chicago 8 to 4 in a Western Conference game. Chicago scored in the first two frames and added a late inning, while Illinois answered with a steady attack led by Marum Larkin and Hart. Batteries: Chicago Marum and Larkin, Klein and Peterson. Illinois Klein and Peterson.
Ty Cobb hires Newell Hawke, American champion and Detroit youth, as a tutor to sharpen his checker play in pursuit of the major league title.
National League averages show St Louis pacing hitters as Roush of Cincinnati leads with a .429 mark after 12 games and 42 at bats. Smith of St Louis tops club averages at .524 with 21 plate appearances. Cravath and Zeider pace home runs and steals, while Groh heads runs scored. New York leads with a .266 team average.
Chicago won 2 to 1 as New York committed miscues in a tight game on Saturday. Scott allowed seven scattered hits and pitched well in the late innings, aiding the White Sox comeback.
In New York, after a three hour conference, National League club owners adopted a policy of watchful waiting on war and weather issues. They discussed a war tax, drafting players, later season opening, waiver rule violations, telegraph reporting, and roster cuts but took no definite action.
Chicago University track athletes defeated Notre Dame 83 to 52 in a Saturday dual meet. It marked the first contest between the two schools in eighteen years, highlighting a historic renewal of the rivalry in Chicago.
Omar Khayyam, trained by C. T. Patterson, won the 43rd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in 2:04.6 for 1¼ miles. Ticket ran second two lengths back, with Midway third and Rickety fourth. the race carried a $16,600 winner’s purse. Ticket paid $27.60 as the favorite in the mutuel betting.
Hannes Kolehmainen, the Finnish distance runner, won the Evening Mail’s sevenest annual modified marathon of 12 34 miles in 1 hour 7 minutes 114.5 seconds. President Wilson pressed the electric signal to start. Kolehmainen ran unattacked, with William Kilien second, wearing Mill Rose A. C. colors. Charles Peres third, James Hennigan fourth.
Northwestern university track team defeated Indiana university 77 to 58 in a dual meet Saturday. Floyd Smart scored thirty points winning firsts in the 100 and 220 yard dashes the high and broad jumps and the 120 and 260 yard hurdles. Guatemala's demand for small tanks has been supplied by the United States since the beginning of the war.
Sudden temperature shifts in spring bring colds with stuffy head sore throat and general symptoms. Jr Kings New Discovery promises relief through antiseptic balsams clearing the head and soothing irritated membranes. Continue treatment until the cold is fully gone to avoid lingering illness.
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