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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1917
Page
5
A fragmentary line echoes a playful exchange about ringing bells for tickets. The readable bits suggest a scene of urgency and humor surrounding access or admission, with names and phrasing indicating a quirky public prompt or contest.
The Advertisers expect a big crowd at the park this afternoon as they seek two of three games from the league leading Distillers. Quincy’s squad, fresh from a strong workout, aims to carry momentum from Sunday’s thrilling contest into the road trip with Warings.
Cleveland won the opening game of the series against Boston 7 to 6. Leonard was knocked out in the third inning after a rough start marked by scattered hits. Klepfer worked through the early damage, Bagby held the line in the ninth, and Chapman's baserunning plus Graney's fielding limited Boston, with Graney making key catches and a plate throw to save three runs.
New York May 15 St Louis won the opening game of its series with New York Monday 3 to 1 in ten innings. An error by Fletcher and Hornsby's single scored for St Louis in the fourth. The locals tied the score in the ninth on a pass to Burns a stolen base and Herzog's single. Sallee replaced Anderson in the tenth and the winning run scored off him. Score St Louis 000 100 000 2 3 5 New York 000 001 000 0 1 5 Batteries Doak and Snyder Anderson Sallee and Rariden.
Detroit defeats Washington 3 to 2 in 14 innings as Burns and Witt produce the go ahead doubles. Boland holds the Senators with runners on base, aided by three double plays. Dumont Ayers Henry Amsmith Boland Spencer batteries.
Fragment of a baseball game box score lists sacrifice hits by Glackson and Nicholson, two base hit by Hetling, three base hits by Nelson Meissner Glackson Meyer, double play Wagger to Reynolds, strikeouts Poole McAlexander Bentley, and walks Poole Bentley. Umpire Holmes. Time 2 24.
Eczema and related skin diseases are treated as deep seated blood conditions. The Swift Specific Co offers a fifty year tested blood remedy, S. 8: 8, claiming to reach the trouble’s seat and eradicate disease from the blood. Free expert medical advice is provided by their chief medical officer after writing your case to Swift Laboratory in Atlanta, Georgia.
On May 15 Chicago defeated Boston 6 to 0 as Douglas dominated the game with nearly perfect pitching. Boston managed only three reachs to first base, two on hits and one on an error by Wortman, with none reaching second. Rudolph was hit hard. Before the game Boston honored Manager Stallings and his new bride with a wedding gift of silver and cut glass, and awarded Manager Mitchell a silver tray service.
In American Association standings, St. Paul sits at 3-6-3 and Minneapolis at 2-7-1 while clubs schedule today include Peoria at Quincy Rock Island at Moline Bloomington at Rockford and Alton at Hannibal for upcoming games.
Baseball action at Peoria and Rock Island with multiple games. Bloomington, Hannibal, Moline, Rock Island, Alton and others listed with line scores and batteries teams and pitchers noted.
Chicago built its lead in the fifth inning behind Sei Bold’s wildness and homered its way to a 6 to 2 victory over Philadelphia on Monday to take the first game of the series.
No. 6 in the book at the gate today Peoria leads the league and fans race for season books at two dollars a throw with a final May 17 deadline if unsold. Waring’s club fights back in late games while Poole impresses but leaves early. War-time football and baseball notes touch Michigan’s outdoor track cancellation and Detroit officers reserve corps enlistments.
The report notes Jack Walker seldom mo ved from the bench with Ted handling catching. Walker appeared as pinch hitter in the first game, delivering a hit, and later reached first base in the second game. Waring is praised for starting a rally in the ninth of game one and for a clutch hit in game two. Also mentions Omaha Athletic Club home construction valued at 500000 dollars on a 250000 dollar site in the business center. Missouri students discuss Bob Simpson's slow pace in the recent high hurdle race.
Branch Rickey, president of the St. Louis Nationals, has purchased Johnny Brock, a St. Louis youngster now with the Muskogee club. Brock, a catcher and hard hitter, will report at season end after the Western Association schedule.
Billy Doyle, scout for the Milwaukee club of the American Association, is in temporary charge of the Milwaukee team in the absence of Danny Shay, manager of the club. Danny is held in Indianapolis in connection with the killing of a Negro waiter.
Ohio State tennis faces uncertainty with players doubting viability of the program. Northwestern and Indiana reportedly cancel their schedules, risking the western conference tournament. Dudley Maxon, captain and star, has left to work in the state civil service department.
Johnny Karpinski of Cleveland, amateur lightweight champion, has enlisted in the Cleveland squadron of the Ohio cavalry. The unit largely comprises college and high school athletes, with 25 men from Western Reserve University, 25 from Oberlin College, and players from several Cleveland high schools. The gates of Athletic Park will stay locked until after enlistment ceremonies.
Vandiver won a game for Fort Dodge in the Central association, according to the Cedar Rapids score. Van was hit hard but stayed scattered as Fort Dodge beat Cedar Rapids 9 to 3. Batters included Vandiver and Bru ner while Hack took the win.
New York hitters battered Davenport as errors aided a 6 to 2 win over St. Louis. Fisher allowed five hits and the Browns led 0 1 0 after seven innings before Russell replaced him. The Mets? no.
Philadelphia edged Pittsburgh 3 to 2 after a ninth inning error spree by Pittsburghers and timely hits and base running. Jacobs and Fischer pitched for Pittsburgh. Alexander and Kitlifer for Philadelphia.
CHICAGO May 15 Thirty one hundred pigeons took part in a 150 mile race from DeWitt Ia to Chicago on Monday finishing in 3 52 The winning entry flew at a rate of 1129 yards per minute.
Western League table lists Wichita 1-4-22 Sioux City 5-12-1 Denver 1-1-3 Omaha 4-4-4 Joplin 3-5-2 Lincoln 6-9-1 St Joseph 1-6-4 Des Moines 2-7-1. Standings reflect team records and overall performance across the circuit.
Chicago May 15 Investigation of Cook county for food conservation begun four weeks ago with 30 state men and six from the fire prevention bureau will end this week and move to Peoria East St. Louis and Cairo. Chief State Fire Marshal Bennett leads the inquiry. Michael Romanoff founder of the ruling line to which the deposed Czar belonged rose to the throne in 1613.
Cincinnati game recap highlights Cadore driving in two runs in the sixth as Reds hitters fuel a 3 0 victory over Robins. The trio of Reds contributed to the offense with timely hits and productive at bats.
May 15 Cine beat Brooklyn 3 to 2 as Cadore yielded three hits in the sixth inning. Chase’s single in the inning drove in the visitors’ third run, marking Brooklyn’s seventh straight setback. Wheat’s batting was a notable feature of the game.
A short ad copy touts Dr. King's New Life Pills for skin clarity and a cleansed system after winter. It claims the pills flush intestines, remove waste, and improve complexion with easy to take formula. Sold at druggists with two advertisement insertions.
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