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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1918
Page
7
Chicago rallied Monday to defeat New York 7 to 3 for a third straight loss by the Giants. Hendrix struggled early before settling, while a seventh inning collision between Mann and Zimmerman sparked a brief dugout confrontation.
Philadelphia defeated St Louis 8 to 4 as Long and McAvoy key early. Inning details show Burns double and bases loaded walk setting up Dugan’s two run single to seal the win behind a combined effort from Sotharon Davenport Rogers Nanamaker Gregg Myers and McAvoy on the battery list.
An ad touts Neutrone Prescription for rheumatism claiming quick relief and internal blood purification. It promises results in days, eliminates external liniments, and offers bottles at 1c and $100, with sale at Owl Drug Store 125 North Sixth Street, Ady.
National League standings list New York leading with 23 wins and 10 losses, Boston 21-13, Chicago 22-11, and Cincinnati 20-17 among others. Sunday results: Chicago 5 New York 1. Philadelphia 4 Cincinnati 3. St Louis 2 Brooklyn 1. American League: Washington 4 Detroit 0. New York 9 Cleveland 3. Monday results include Philadelphia 2 Cincinnati 1 and New York 3 Chicago 7 among others. Today’s games feature Cincinnati at Chicago and Boston at Pittsburgh, among others.
Boston May 28 The Red Cross war fund netted more than 5500 from Monday's game between Boston and Chicago which Chicago won 6 to 4. Cicotte allowed two runs in the first inning. Shellenback pitched eight innings for Chicago and held Boston to six hits. Whiteman made several fine catches. Chicago players include Seibold Collins W Collins Felsch Weaver Gandil Risberg Lynn Schalk Cicotte and Shellenback. Boston lineup features Hooper Shean Strunk Whiteman McInnis Thomas Scott Agnew Leonard Bush Hoblitzell. Winning pitcher Shellenback. losing pitcher Leonard.
Boston Braves defeated Pittsburg 2 to 1 on May 28. Runs came from a Mollwitz error and a baserunning misplay on a throw to third. Cooper pitched well for the Braves. Nehf struggled with runners on base.
The Eagles baseball team defeated Quincy College 4 to 1 at League Park Sunday before about 100 spectators. Poor fielding and slow head-work cost the college squad, while Merkle and Whalen pitched effectively for the Eagles. Schreiber was hit in the neck by a foul tip in the seventh and was replaced by Wich. Multiple errors marked the game but it remained fast with steady effort from both sides. The scoring sequence reads Eagles 020 600 101 and Quincy 601 000 000.
New York Americans defeated Cleveland 7 to 1 as Thormahlen, the young left hander, notched his fourth straight win allowing only three hits. He gave up his first run in 37 innings when Wambsganss stole home on a balk in the fifth. Yankees bunched hits off Morton and benefited from his fielding errors. The day began with a band concert and included wrestling and boxing bouts.
Washington beat Detroit 7 to 4 as Boland and Jones struggled for Detroit. Ayers yielded only three hits through eight innings before the ninth. The game box shows Detroit with zero in the first, two more in the seventh, and three in the ninth, while Washington posted a run in the first, four in the fourth, and two in the seventh. Batteries: Boland Jones Cunningham Stanage Ayers and Ainsmith.
Brooklyn won the last game of the series 1 to 0 at St Louis after three straight losses. Grimes allowed two hits as Baird and Paulette were the sole Cardinals to reach first base. Final score Brooklyn 1 St Louis 0.
Trompe La Morte a French bred three year old owned by J E Widener carried 99 pounds to win by a length and a half in 1 38 2 5 at Belmont Park over Old Koenig and Priscilla Mullens. Omar Khayyam faded as eight starters competed for a $5 000 guaranteed stake.
The HT Hannibal Colored Mules rallied in the seventh inning to defeat the Quincy Reserves in a close Sunday game. A large crowd enjoyed the spirited contest as Hannibal opened their A2 victory with the late surge.
An old advertisement warns that facial pimples and body eruptions signal skin diseases and urges readers to use S. S. S. blood medicine from Swift Specific Co. It contrasts topical remedies with a blood purifier claimed to cure underlying causes and offers free medical advice from a chief advisor in Atlanta Georgia.
Mayer pitched effectively to lift Philadelphia to a 2 1 victory over Cincinnati. Eller started, loaded bases in first, was relieved by Bressler who allowed two runs on Cravath two bagger and a double steal. Cravath and Mayer contributed key hits as Philadelphia tied the series.
Seattle report notes Fred Fulton heavyweight title hopeful broke a bone in his right hand during a vaudeville act last Friday night. His manager says Fulton can still meet Jack Dempsey in Danbury on July 4, though he has canceled engagements.
The column invites named contributions under 300 words on any topic of public interest. Writers may withhold signature if desired. Submissions reflect individual sentiment rather than official editorial stance of the publication.
Dr Hosea J Nichols of Quincy argues President Wilson's call to defend democracy. He denounces racial prejudice at home, urging equal rights, integrated public life, and a consistent American stand for liberty abroad. He stresses the need to apply democracy universally while questioning hypocrisy.
Knox county's Red Cross campaign closed Monday night with 90000 dollars collected, exceeding the quota of 40000 by more than 100 percent. A boy never considers himself a man until he possesses a bunch of keys.
One of the best plays of the season, Her Great Temptation, staged by the Orpheum players last night, kept audiences in suspense. Ross as Julian Gray and Lof tin as Mercy Merrick delivered strong performances with Leonard in dual roles surprising admirers. The cast supported well and the play is likely to draw crowded houses for future performances. Also notes about Lima beans and Henderson's Bush Lima seed variety for short seasons.
War garden note urges delaying lima bean planting until soil is warm. Beans need a long season and should be sown as early as safely possible, as southerners emphasize timely start and steady warmth for a fruitful harvest.
An ad declares Peterson's Ointment will banish pimples and skin eruptions with a 30 cent box and a guarantee. Dr W Burg of Erie reports long stubborn eczema cleared by a small box. Drugstores authorize the guarantee.
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