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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1918

Page

9

Giants Lose Grip In Chicago Defeat 7 3 At Park

Chicago defeats New York 7 to 3 in a three game losing skid for the Giants. Hendrix wild early but settles, Zimmerman and Mann clash on field amid fast sequence. Paskert Merkle Holke and Kauff pace Chicago offense while Perritt and Anderson allow most of NY hits.

Chicago Perritt Anderson Causey New York Hendrix Zimmerman Mann AB. R.H E. “Young Kauff Burns Fletcher Holke McCarty, Co Niehoff Players Ab.r.h.c.a.e. Flack Eese Hollacher Zeider Killifer, Co Eseces Young Paskert Merkle Zimmerman Kauff Killifer Nietoff Peritt

Long Hits Spark Phillies Past St Louis, 8 to 4

Philadelphia gained an 8 to 4 victory over St. Louis as Long hits drove the offense. Inning highlights include McAvoy's triple with two on base and Burns' double with bases loaded before Davenport relieved Sothoron. Dugan’s single plated two runs to seal the win.

Philadelphia St. Louis McAvoy Burns Gardner Shannon Davenport Sothoron Dugan R.H.E. St. Louis Rogers Nanamaker Gregg Myers and

Neutrone Prescription 99 Promises Rheumatism Cure

An advertisement touts Neutrone Prescription 99 as a universal rheumatism remedy. It claims quick relief from joint pains and purification of the blood, offering bottles for 50 cents and 1.00 dollar, with sale at Owl Drug Store in Quincy on North Sixth Street.

Quincy Owl Drug Store North Sixth Street

Standings and results from major leagues and minors

National League standings show New York leading with 23 wins and 10 losses, Boston at 21 13, Chicago 22 11, Cincinnati 20 17, Pittsburgh 26 17, and Brooklyn 12 21. Sunday results: Chicago 5 New York 1, Philadelphia 4 Cincinnati 3, St Louis 2 Brooklyn 1. Monday results list multiple games with scores. several matchups including Philadelphia Cincinnati New York Chicago Boston Pittsburgh Brooklyn St Louis Philadelphia Chicago Boston Detroit Washington Cleveland New York. Upcoming: Cincinnati at Chicago and Boston at Pittsburgh among others.

National American W. I. Pet. Clube I. Pet N. Y Pitts Phila Cleve Bkliyn Chicago New York Philadelphia Cincinnati St. Louis Brooklyn Washington Detroit Cleveland Monbday Boston Pittsburgh Indianapolis Louisville Kansas City Toledo-St. Paul St. Joseph Hutchinson Omaha Wichita Joplin Des Moines TAMES National League American League

Red and White Sox net $5,500 for fund

The Red Cross war fund netted more than $5,500 from Monday's game between Boston and Chicago, which Chicago won 6 to 4. Cicotte allowed two runs in the first inning, while Shellenback pitched eight innings for Chicago and held Boston to six hits. Whiteman made notable catches.

Boston Red Cross War Fund Chicago Cicotte Shellenback Whiteman

Boston Braves Beat Pirates 2–1 in Pittsburg

Boston defeated Pittsburg 2 to 1 as Mollwitz and Caton contributed errors to the scoring. Cooper pitched well for Boston while Nebf struggled with runners on base. The game record shows Nehf and Wilson for Boston and Cooper and Archer for Pittsburg.

Pittsburg Boston Mollwitz Caton Cooper Nebf RITE Boston Avia Ce Nehf Wilson Archer

College Players Lose To The Eagles

The Eagles defeated Quincy College 4 to 1 at League Park on Sunday as Merkle and Whalen pitched well for the visitors. Schreiber was struck in the neck by a foul tip in the seventh and replaced by Wich. Numerous errors marked the game but the pace remained brisk with steady crowd support of about 100.

Eagles Quincy College League Park Merkle Whalen Schreiber Wich

Thormahlen Wins Fourth Straight As Yankees Flatten Indians

New York Americans defeated Cleveland 7 to 1 at Red Cross field day in New York Monday. Thormahlen, the young left hander, allowed only three hits and ran his personal win streak to four. Wambsganss stole home in the fifth on a balk, the first run against Thormahlen in 37 innings. Yankees bunched hits off Morton and capitalized on Cleveland fielding miscues amid band concert and wrestling and boxing bouts.

New York New York Americans Red Cross Cleveland Thormahlen Wambsganss Yankees Morton

Tigers Easy Victims For the Senators

Washington trampled Detroit 7 to 3 as Boland and Jones struggled. Ayers held Detroit to three hits until the ninth inning, with Washington scoring in early frames and again later. Final: Detroit 3, Washington 7. batteries Boland Jones Cunningham Stanage Ayers Ainsmith.

Washington Boland Jones Lurday Detroit Ayers R.H.E Cunningham Stanage Ainsmith

Cardinals Lose A One Run Battle To Brooklyn

The Brooklyn Dodgers beat St Louis 1 to 0, taking the final game of the series after St Louis managed only two hits. Grimes held the Cardinals scoreless on two hits, with Baird and Paulette reaching base. Batteries Grimes Miller and Sherdell Gonzales.

St, Louis Brooklyn St. Louis Grimes Baird Paulette St. Louisans Miller Sherdell Gonzales

Trompe La Morte Wins The Handicap at Belmont Park

Trompe La Morte a French bred three year old colt owned by J E Widener carried 99 pounds and won the Metropolitan Handicap at Belmont Park one mile by a length and a half in 1 38 2 5 with Old Koenig second and Priscilla Mullens third. Omar Khayyam the 200 000 favorite beaten off amid eight starters. Old Roamer led early, Old Koenig challenged, Trompe La Morte overtook to win in a driven finish.

New York J. E. Widener Philadelphia Belmont Park Koenig Priscilla Mullens Omar Khayyam Roamer Old Koenig Trompe la Morte

Hannibal Mules Rally Defeats Quincy Reserves in Close Game

The Hannibal Colored Mules rallied in the seventh inning to beat the Quincy Reserves, beginning their 42 victory season. A fast, close contest drew a big crowd and kept the outcome in doubt through the final innings.

Hannibal Colored Mules Quincy Reserves

Watch The Little Pimples They Are Nature's Warning

Warns against skin pimples and other eruptions signaling deeper issues. Promotes S S S blood purifier as a universal remedy, claiming it cures by addressing the blood. Advises readers to write to Swift Specific Co for free medical guidance. Requires no local remedies and emphasizes fifty years on the market.

Swift Specific Co Swift Atlanta, Ga

Mayer's work puts Phillies over top in Cincinnati game

Mayer pitched effectively to salvage a win for Philadelphia as Cincinnati starter Eller faltered in the first inning. Cravath produced a two bagger driving in two runs, while Cravath, Meusel and Mayer contributed to a 2-1 Philadelphia victory despite Cincinnati errors.

Mayer Phillies Cincinnati Ab.r.h.co Neale Neaeee Blackburne Wingo Leiler Isressler Philadelphia Cravath Chase Fitzgerald Stock Luderus Doubie L. Magee Bessler L. Aagee McGaffigan Eller Bressler Wits

Fred Fulton Breaks Hand in Vaudeville Act

Seattle report says Fred Fulton heavyweight title hopeful broke a bone in his right hand during a vaudeville act last Friday night. His manager says Fulton can meet Jack Dempsey in Danbury on July 4 after conceding his theatrical engagement.

Seattle Wash Fred Fulton Fulton Jack Dempsey Danbury Conn

Whigs Letter Box accepts public submissions line

This column invites contributions under 300 words on any subject of public interest. Writers may withhold signatures if they desire, and submissions express individual sentiment rather than official editorials.

Make the World Safe for Democracy Speech Echoes in Quincy

Hosea J. Nichols of Quincy condemns race discrimination as a barrier to democracy while urging America to apply the self same liberty it seeks abroad. He warns that segregation and mistreatment at home undermine the war effort and moral cause.

Wilson America Thomas Jefferson Quincy Boone

Knox County Red Cross drives past quota with surplus

GALESBURG Ill May 28 Knox countys Red Cross campaign closed Monday night with 90000 collected an over subscription of more than 100 per cent Its quota was 40000 A boy never considers himself a man until he possesses a bunch of keys.

Knox Galesburg Ill Knox County Red Cross

One Of The Best Plays Of Season At Orpheum

The Orpheum presents Wet Great Temptation, hailed as one of the season’s finest. Ross as Julian Gray and Loftin as Mercy Merrick shine, with Leonard delivering strong turns as Millie Spencer and Grace Roseberry. The production, staging, and acting garner praise, predicting sold-out remaining performances. Separately, a note mentions Henderson's Bush Lima beans as an ideal dry storage seed.

Orpheum Mr. Ross Julian Gray Miss Loftin Mercy Merrick Miss Leonard Millie Spencer Grace Roseberry Lima Henderson's Bush

War Garden Advice On Lima Beans Planting Timelines

Lima beans thrive in hot weather but need warm soil and a long growing season. Dent recommends sowing as early as conditions allow to maximize yield, with careful timing to avoid late freezes. Southerners place strong value on timely planting for a successful harvest.

Dent

Peterson's Ointment Promises Clear Skin Quickly

Advertises Peterson's Ointment as a universal cure for pimples and skin diseases. Claims 36¢ box banishes eruptions and lists ailments including eczema and ulcers with testimonials from Dr. W Burg of Erie praising its effects. All druggists guarantee the product.

Peterson America Peterdron W. Burg Erie

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