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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1919
Page
8
Chicago wins first in series 1 0 as Jacksons two base hit follows a fumble in the sixth. Pitchers Cicotte and Mays duel in a tight game with Chicago taking the opener in Detroit notes and other early results in the same wire service item.
Sir Barton, carrying Commander John L. Ross colors of Canada, won the Pimlico feature for three year olds, clocking 1 45. He beat Eternal and Dunboyne as Jockey Johnny Loftus rode the winner. Vindex, Wing Plaudit, Routedge, Dunboyne, Sween On among the field. Knapp left at the barrier.
Washington May 15 details of the plan by the Amateur Athletic Union to send a U S Army team to compete in the inter allied athletic meet at To nv ille Le Pont near Paris from June 22 to July 6 were discussed at a conference Wednesday chaired by General March with Assistant Secretary of War Keppel and representatives of the union and military agencies.
An ad-style warning argues against local treatments for rheumatism and promotes purifying the blood with S. S. S. as the effective remedy. It claims the disease originates from a deep seated cause and that cleansing the blood removes the infection. The message offers free advice from a Chief Medical Adviser at a Georgia address.
Standings show Harvard leading Williams at Cambridge Annapolis Navy 33 John Hopkins 9. Discussions on transporting athletes arose with no official word. Secretary Rubien said arrangements exist to send at least fifty men abroad, including current service members and those demobilized.
Grimes pitched a shutout on Wednesday as Brooklyn defeated Cincinnati 7 to 0. Myers belted a long two out drive in the second inning through deep center. New York routed Chicago 38 to 2 as Dubuc won his first of the season. Pittsburgh beat Philadelphia 8 to 2 behind strong hitting and poor pitching from Watson.
Toledo May 15 The State boxing board will meet to discuss with Tex Rickard details of the Willard Dempsey bout. A decision on a referee is likely and rules may be amended to allow a referee’s ruling if needed after the twelfth round. Dempsey’s manager has telegraphed that the challenger and party arrive today. Also noted is Bayview Park lumber delivery for arena construction.
After a successful test flight to New London and back, the navy's big dirigible balloon is declared ready to begin a long coast trip to St Johns Newfoundland. Naval officials declined to say if the flight will start today.
Boston defeats St Louis 4 to 2 on timely hitting and solid defense led by Rudolph who allowed two runs off six hits. In the sixth, three singles produced two St Louis runs while Boston’s offense countered with steady scoring to secure the win. Batteries Rudolph and Wilson for Boston against Tuero Meadows Sherdel Snyder and Demons for St Louis.
British aviators Harry Hawker and Captain Frederick Raynham, awaiting a month for a trans Atlantic attempt, said weather indications suggest they will not start before week’s end.
Springfield May 15 Illinois enlarges job efforts for returning soldiers Gov Lowden assigns Brig Gen Frank P Wells to head the drive and establish headquarters Employers with openings and soldiers seeking work urged to contact Wells A Bell Jr letter notes about 1250 Chicago and 800 downstate troops of the 83rd division without positions Gen Bell appoints a committee to assist with the effort with state departments and free employment offices coordinating the drive
A report notes the employment director in Chicago collaborates with local agencies representing soldier organizations to coordinate veteran support and employment initiatives, aiming to streamline job access and services for veterans in the area.
Homer L. Ferguson of Newport News Virginia president and general manager of Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co was elected president of the chamber of commerce of the United States by a mail vote of the board of directors He succeeds Harry A Wheeler of Chicago who declined reelection after two terms Ferguson was nominated after the chamber's annual meeting in St Louis last month
The grain corporation announced that America's relief program for devastated European countries will be practically finished within six weeks. Final shipments are expected to begin crossing the Atlantic by mid to late June, marking the end of major aid as the American relief administration winds down.
Flours will be bought later than June 10. No further purchases of condensed or evaporated milk oils and fats. No pork products have been bought since March 1.
Mrs. Perlisse Ann Weller died at her home in Shelbyville on Tuesday, aged 106. The obituary notes she was seldom apart from her constant companion, a pipe, in her long life.
Rheumatic sufferers fear weather changes and pains claim joy from life. Neutrone Prescription 99 is marketed as a cure all banishing winter terrors. Week by week more people from various walks of life join the growing list of permanent cures. Visit a druggist for 50c or $1.00 bottles. mail orders with $1.00 size. Owl drug store and leading druggists nationwide.
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