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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1917
Page
7
Quincy beat the Peoria Distillers 6 to 5 to take two of three. The game ended with one out in the ninth to allow Bill Jackson’s group to catch a train. Cy Williams sparked a fourth inning homer, and Donovan, Beck, and McCabe fueled the rally as the Advertisers built a 6 to 3 lead before Peoria pushed two in late.
Justice knocked in Pedicus at the plate then stole second while Williams was tagged at home. Visitors score two as Beck and Pedicus single in the eighth. Clark drives in Beck and Pedicus on a center field hit. Pitcher Kopp finishes for Beates in fifth. Donovan retires, lutout ends game as Umpire Brown calls it at five o'clock.
Chicago May 18 The inter-league 48 game series between American Association and International League clubs scheduled for August was called off because of unsettled war conditions. President Hickey announced two 77 game championship schedules will be played instead, with winners meeting in a seven game series to decide the association title. The season will end September 18 unless owners alter plans.
New York on May 18 President Edward Barrow of the International League said any announcement that the interstate inter league series with the American Association had been canceled was premature. He denied the IL had been approached and noted he spoke with American Association President Hickey, who had said nothing about abandoning the games.
C H Wathen Louisville club president and league VP sent a denial to Edward Barrow refuting reports that the American association is in bad condition or war related turmoil. The note follows press dispatches about a conference of Hickey Tener Barrow and others suggesting concern over the league's state. Henry Hines, formerly a star player and manager, now farms near Rockford after paying 150 dollars per acre. Notre Dame’s Chief Myers draws scouts as a top hitting college first baseman.
Chicago wins the series opener 7 to 0 as Cicotte shuts down Philadelphia with five hits allowed and perfect support from his defense. Falkenberg struggles, wild pitches and timely hitting seal the sixth straight Chicago victory with strong baserunning and clutch hits by Seibold, Weaver and Jackson.
American Association standings list Columbus 6-12-9 and St Paul 6-8 to Toledo 8-13-3. Kansas City 11-9-1. Louisville 8-9-0. Minneapolis 4-5-2. Indianapolis 9-12-0. Milwaukee 8-14-1. Western League shows Danver 14-14-2. Joplin 12-16-h. Wichita 7-11-1. St Joseph 2-7-1. Lincoln 4-13-2. Omaha 7-10-32. Sioux City 2-6-4. Des Moines &-12-5. Projections include Quincy at Rockford and Peoria at Bloomington among others.
Cleveland and Boston split the series as Cleveland routed Boston 7 to 1. Gardner Lewis and Walsh made sensational catches while Cleveland mounted 13 hits for 23 total bases, driving Shore and Pennock from the mound.
Sport notes preview a road trip against Peoria and Bloomington with rookies and veterans mixed, remarks on the rookie law, and team dynamics. Frank Scanlan and Jack Tighe are noted, Peoria visits Bloomington, and Rockford players challenge Peoria amid salary talk and lineup shifts.
Joe Tinker, manager of the Columbus club, initially opposed drill but now backs military training. Sergeant Hammer of the regular army is actively instilling military ideas in the ranks, with Tinker serving as a private.
Philadelphia beat Pittsburgh 8 to 6 in a batting contest. Both teams piled hits with Pittsburgh scoring 0 0 0 5 0 0 1 and Philadelphia 4 1 0 0 0 2 0 X. Pitching details list Battenes Carlson Mamaux Wagner Fischer Rixer Lavender Killifer as relievers.
Capt J F Baker a veteran of the Spanish American War takes charge as military instructor for the Cleveland Americans after the regular army officer is recalled. Tris Speaker undertook the task and achieved notable results despite no prior military training.
Brooklyn defeated Cincinnati Thursday 18 10 in a nine inning duel. Chase Stengel Clarke Thorpe Hun Miller Stolen bases by Miller Smith Johnston. Clarke Goetz double play. Pitchers used: Smith Cheney Coombs Perry Eller Schneider. Umpires Klem Brans. Time 2 20.
Washington won 4 to 2 over Detroit on May 18. The decisive eighth inning featured three runs driven in by Smith on two base hits with two on, plus an error by Spencer on a throw to the plate. final line: Washington 4 runs 7 hits 0 errors. Detroit 2 runs 8 hits 2 errors.
In St Louis on May 18 the New York Yankees beat the St Louis Browns 7 to 3 extending their win streak to four games. Shocker and Walters pitched for New York while Koob, Davenport and Severeid worked for St Louis.
In Boston on May 18 veteran Tom Seaton outpitched Allen as Chicago edged Boston 2 to 1, sealing the four game sweep. The Cubs extended their winning streak to ten straight games.
New York routed three St. Louis pitchers Thursday to win the final game of the series 10 to 2. Ka uff fueled the offense with two doubles and two singles in four at bats as New York produced a high scoring win behind strong hitting and steady relief.
CHICAGO May 18 With the release of W W Walker and Jerry Eddinger the umpiring staff of the Three I league was reduced to five members Another will be dropped within ten days Even when they weigh their words rash people give short weight
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