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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1915
Page
7
Fragmentary report notes a 910 victory over the Tigers with a seven to score close to a pennant outcome. Names such as Magus, Perkins Ling and Williams appear in garbled form amid scattered phrases about games two weeks prior and a referenced fall season.
Bezoni and Clayton announce first class events and trials. Kentucky will ship to Ky for next week trials as part of the schedule.
The Worden’s Southern Presbyterian Woman’s Council holds its annual meeting in Memphis on September 30, with sessions planned and attendees from all fifteen synods across the states.
In Boston on September 30, Philadelphia, the NL champions, held off the Braves as Hugheslimited them to three hits. Cravath drove in the decisive runs with a clutch triple, while Baumgartner pitched well until a late Braves rally. Final score 4 to 2.
National League games in New York and Brooklyn ended with Brooklyn 0 and 2 in others. Chicago defeated Cincinnati, St Louis beat Pittsburgh in ten innings, Boston won 8 to 2 over Philadelphia, Washington lost 3 to 4 to Philadelphia, Detroit downed St Louis 2 to 8. Federal League saw Baltimore beat Newark 35, Brooklyn 2, Buffalo 3, Pittsburgh 8, Chicago 4, St Louis 4, Kansas City 2.
The Panama Pacific exposition horse show opened in San Francisco after more than six months of prep. The event runs two weeks with polo ponies hunters and jumpers and military classics featuring top cavalry thoroughbreds from the U S Army.
Philadelphia plans for the fifth World Series in six years call for adding about 2,300 seats at National League Park to reach just over 20,000. Tickets will cost 1 to 5 dollars if the National Commission does not alter the schedule, with purchasers required to buy three games.
At the Empire Hippodrome the Jack Bessey company offers daily performances through Oct 5 including The Man On The Box and The Opening of the Chestnut Burr. The Wizard of Wiseland returns next Sunday with mirth and a famous stage animal galore.
Augustus Pitou Jr presents young Irish actor singer Fiske O Hara in a new Kilkenny play by the elder Pitou at the Hippodrome next Tuesday. Songs include My Heart Con trary Mary Clary Ireland is Ireland to Me and Dear Mother Mine. Cast features Mabel Juline Scott Marie Quinn Mary Downs Anna Nichols Lisle Bloodgood Eliza Mason W T Morgan T P Sullivan James Edwards Henry Duffy J E Miller and W Sheehan.
Washington September 30 The physical valuation of U S railroads a project funded with nearly five million dollars is set to reopen before the Interstate Commerce Commission Executives of major railroads disagree with commission principals and have sent Samuel Rea president of the Pennsylvania Railroad to present their views State railroad commissions seek hearing as new developments emerge and arguments before the commission may take several days
Peoria Sept 30 Yace G Victor wins the 2:19 trot in straight heats at the Great Western races during the National Implement and Vehicle show. Vanda Vincent takes the 2:18 pace with three firsts after a rough start. Margaret Jay leads the 2:16 trot with three wins though Charley G. and Sandy push closely.
New York September 30 announce ment states handicap hard tournament at the 18 inch balk line game two shots in balk and ty 6 in anchor will be held at the lush hall of the New York theater rode Monday November 15 to Tuesday November 23 inclusive. Six participants limited and games 50 points Willie Hoppe champion will be at scratch Entries close October 20 Six cash prizes totaling 2500 are announced as subscription set.
Eddie Forest hosted a polished luncheon for factory girls to attract customers at the Labor Temple. Attorney George H. Wilson left yesterday for Davenport on a business mission and will return in a few days. Posting proof for Rebecca Jane Lohse’s will was filed in the County Clerk’s office yesterday afternoon. A marriage license was issued to Fred Van Blair and Harriet M Dooley. Mrs LeRoy Adair visits Clayton. Mr Adair may travel for the weekend. Frances Kirkpatrick appointed county court reporter. Dr C A Wells named executor of Nellie M Moore estate. Grayson T Vinson’s will publication certificate filed yesterday afternoon.
Dewey and Rogers star in Safety First at the Orpheum for four nights and matinees. Halton Powell as manager delivers top entertainment with sparkling songs like Kiss Me Burgundy and Swanee Ripples. The duet That Wonderful Time showcases the pair's charm and the show promises lasting appeal for music and comedy lovers.
At Columbus on September 30, Russell Boy won the Arch City pacing stake, setting a new time record with heats timed at 2:03¼ 2:03¼ 2:02 and 2:03¼. Fern Hal and others competed in multiple heats as Peter Volo and Etawah equaled trotting records earlier in the program.
An old advertisement touts Dr Kings New Discovery as the best cough remedy for colds. It claims tested efficacy for families and mentions a 50g size price of 1.00 with testimonial style endorsement. The copy aims to reassure consumers with a trusted remedy for seasonal colds.
In Chicago on September 20 3to2 Cincinnati clinched a series victory aided by muffed plays by Groh and Beall. Groh doubled to start the eighth, was caught off second, then scored on a misplayed grounder by Williams after McCarthy fumbled.
In St Louis on September 30 Pittsburgh climbed to first division by beating the home team in ten innings. An error by St Louis opened the door for four Pittsburgh runs, a Roche three-bagger with two out in the ninth tied it. Pittsburgh won 6 to 4 in the tenth on Viox’s single and Gibson’s double. Batteries: Adams Kantlehner Harmon and Gibson for Pittsburgh and Meadows Robinson Sallee and Snyder for St Louis.
The Chamber of Commerce received a letter from William C. Redfield, secretary of commerce, asking local merchants engaged in foreign trade to report how European war conditions hinder ocean freight. Submit details of space refusals, higher charges, and onerous shipping rules with buyer and seller names, correspondences, and contracts, kept confidential unless consent is given.
Chicago slides toward elimination as Pittsburgh strengthens lead in the Federal league pennant race. St Louis moves to second place after beating Kansas City, while Chicago must win its four remaining games against Pittsburgh to claim the title. Pittsburgh defeated Chicago to widen its advantage, with key early scoring by Flack and later bursts by Berg hammer Oakes and Kenetcy.
St. Louis moved into second in the pennant race by beating Kansas City 6 to 3. The, Cardinals scored three runs in the seventh inning aided by errors from Kansas City. Kenworthy scored both KC runs while Johnson and Plank pitched well. St. Louis fielding was errorless. Batteries Johnson Brown Plank Hartley. Score details: Kansas City 6, St. Louis 3.
Buffalo annexed another game from Brooklyn in a ninth inning rally. Marion allowed four hits through eight innings as Buffalo gathered three hits and five runs in the final frame. Scorer: BAE. Buffalo 7 Brooklyn 2. Batteries Krapp and Allen. Marion and Simon.
Newark dominated Baltimore in the opener and then swept the second game. Kai serling won the first game easily while Reulbach allowed little trouble in game two. Final scores: game one Newark 3 Baltimore 0. game two Newark 5 Baltimore 1.
Washington reports that the treasury will publish names of nephews and nieces who did not repay government loans advanced to bring them home from Europe when war began last year. Secretary McAdoo will take steps to sue all who can pay but have not, as thousands of dollars remain due.
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