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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1916

Page

8

Resta Wins Sixth Indianapolis Sweepstakes in Slow Pace

Dario Resta won the sixth annual International Sweepstakes at Indianapolis at 86.26 mph overall after 300 miles in 3 hours 36 minutes 82 seconds. Wilbur D Alene finished second at 82.54 mph and Ralph Mulford third at 81.91 mph. Four cars crashed injuring four, including Jack Levain and Tom Rooney.

Indianapolis Dario Resta DePalma Wilbur D'Alene Ralph Mulford Ind Indianapolis Motor Speedway Uard Resta Ralph DePalma Jack Levain Jules Devine Levain Tom Rooney Thans Houser Rooney Aitken Eddie Rickenbacher John Aitken Cnnine Rickenbacher Pete Henderson Reta D'Alene Mutfordt Josef Christiaens Barney Oldfield Eddie Mekenbacher Gib Anderson

Lecain's Skull Fractured in Hospital Update

May 31 at the hospital Lecain's skull is fractured in two places and the abdominal wall torn. He probably will die. He was a teammate of Carl Limburg, who was killed in New York recently.

Innlianapolis Lecain Carl Limburg New York

Friar Rock Wins Belmont Handicap at Belmont Park

Friar Rock carried 99 pounds under Jockey Gainer to win the Suburban Handicap at Belmont Park, finishing 1 1/4 miles in 2:04. Short Grass placed second under 117 pounds, Stromboli third, with Sharp Shooter and Hauberk following.

New York Gainer Belmont Kealt Friar Rock Belmont Park Emil Herz Stromboli Sharp Shooter Hauberk

President ready to apply acid test in national mobilization

The speaker urges business leaders to sacrifice interests for readiness, warns of a compelled public spirit, and predicts universal scrutiny as citizens embrace a new wartime resolve. Otto Schemming resigns as manager of St John's Parish league team saying he is too busy to continue duties.

Ita Os America United States Schemming Otto Schemming St John’s

Marshalltown i s Winner in Twin Games at Burlington

Marshalltown Ia May 31 The Marshalltown team won two close contests against Burlington before a holiday crowd. In the first game Marshalltown trailed until a seventh inning rally produced three runs for a 5 to 4 victory. In the second game the locals again trailed but rallied in the ninth to win Paired scores show Burlington 4 5 3 and 1 8 3 with Marshalltown 9 2 and 8 2. Batteries were Watson Baichley Boelate Watkins Byers and Baichley Boelzle Ulich Byers.

Marshalltown Burlington R.H.E Watson Baichley Boelate Watkins Byers RHE Boelzle Ulich Waterloo Muscatine Neusel R.H.E. Muscatine Wagner Hruska Davis Bescher Muscatine O Pinkerton Rojas Cedar Rapids FT. Dodge Fort Dodge Dodgers Collins Lugwins Port Dodge Mellinger and Andersen Lane Edioft St. John League Park Lawrence Winking St John Besling Pfeifer W. Co. B. R.H.O. A. Montague Weenee Ae L. Terwelp Weibring el Sete R. Terwelp Hutmacher Ee Bree Stroot John AB Dierkes Damhorst Dambhorst L. Winkings Frese Preifer Winking Hlut- Preifer Preiffer Macher Jeffnes Lok St. Francis St. Boniface Bernhardt Druttel Bernbreek Bernbrows S.U Boniface Ood Bern Bernbrock R. Grusselmeyer Brock Trimpe HH. Druffel R. Grussehits Kemner Trimpemeyer W. Druttel Stolze Khr R Struckhardt Zehnle Reswox Rosswag Jeffries

Mason City Takes Two From Clinton

Mason City swept Clinton with a 5 1 win and a 3 2 second game victory. Clinton faced tense moments amid disputes as umpire Welsh and Bay were ejected, then police kept peace.

Mason City Clinton Mason Copy Welsh Bay Justice RIF Richardson McCulloch Brosnan Brown R WE Chintom Fitzpatrick Weeks Jones

New York Breaks Winning Streak in Day Doubleheader

New York ends a 17 game streak by beating Philadelphia 10 to 2 after morning loss. Umpire Harrison ejects Moran Killifer and Burns for objecting. Paskett banished for striking the umpire’s broom. Crowds hurl bottles and cushions as Harrison leaves with police help. Merkle Fletcher Whitted homer. Kauff steals. detailed box scores given.

Philadelphia New York Harrison Moran Killifer E. Burns Paskett Ab.r.h.o.a Merkie MecWheehnie Rariden Weiss Anderson Pow Tattles Ayes Ae Bow Abrit O E. Banerstt Niehoff Stock Cravath Whitted Cooper, Lf Good, Ch Billifer, Co Byrne Co Ceee Eee Alexander, Po Oeschger Fletcher Kauff Merkle Doyle Alexander Harrison and Rigler

Brooklyn Breaks Even With Braves in Pitchers' Battle

Brooklyn earned an even split with Boston after a sensational pitchers' duel in the afternoon. The morning contest ended tied at 3 to 3. Batters and lineups were muddled by uneven scoring and inconsistent plate discipline across both games.

Brooklyn Boston Toto UO ROLE Cee Eee Ou Brookiva Tyler and Gowdy Dell, Marquard and Meyers Mtermoon RLCE Rostom Hughes, Neht Gowals Smith J. Myers

League Leaders Beaten in Doubleheaders by Boston

Washingtons fall twice to world champions Boston in morning and afternoon games. McNally subbed for Barry at second base and starred in both wins. Morning score Boston 4 Washington 3 with Shore G Foster Thomas Harper Dumont Avers Shaw Rice Henry and Ainsmith batting. afternoon Boston 9 Washington 7 with Boehling Dumont Henry Charrity Leonard Cady.

Boston Washingtons McNally Barry Red Sox R.H.E. Boston Oom Washington Shore G. Foster Thomas Harper Dumont Avers Shaw Rice Henry Ainsmith R.ile Boehling Charrity Leonard and Cady

Pirates Beat Reds In Weather Affected Tilt

Pittsburgh defeated Cincinnati 9 to 8 yesterday after noon in a game plagued by misplays and free hitting. Reds manager Llerson was struck by a ball during pregame practice, carried off unconscious, later recovered with no serious injuries. Rain postponed the morning contest. Cincinnati 8, Pittsburgh 9. Batteries Mosely Knetzer Schneider Schultz Clark Wingo Mamo ux Cooper Gibson.

Pittsburgh Cincinnati Llerson Reds R. HE Mosely Knetzer Schneider Schultz and Clark Wingo Mamaux Cooper Gibson

Single Men Triumph Over Married Workers in South Park Game

The stern and sons store workers, all single men, defeated the married staff 12 to 10 in a Sunday morning game at South Park. The piece notes that long marriage can affect views on home life and money matters.

Stern & Sons South Park

Princess Today presents varied film program lineup

At the Princess Today the Orpheum theater shows Fine Feathers Pictures starred by Robert Edeson in Big Jim Garrity Belasco Vivi an Martin in Merely Mary Ann Princess Marguerite Clarke in Still Waters Family Grayford Kent in The Pretenders Alan Hale in The Man From Town Savoy features Lillian Gish in Sold For Marriage Quincy presents Myrtle the Manicurist.

Robert Edeson Big Jim Garrity Belasco Vivian Martin Mary Ann Marguerite Clarke

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