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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1917

Page

5

New York Wins Two Vs Philadelphia In Straight Games

New York closed its championship season in Philadelphia with 11 to 1 and 6 to 0 wins. Schupp pitched four no hit innings in game one while New York collected 19 hits. Oeschger and Anderson handled pitching in game two as the visitors hit freely, Anderson, Tesreau and Kelly effective.

Philadelphia New York Schupp Lavender Fittery Newark Oeschger Anderson Tesreau Kelly Chicago AB. R.H.O.A McCarty Rariden Onslow Seaess Smith AB. R.H.C.A.E Paskett Schulte Whitted Luderus Dugey Ete Fletcher Tuotes Ag Holke Herzog Fletcher Um- New Yorke Eee New York Petenaty Burns Dagey Robertson Evers Holke Pierce Rerrors Pires Emslie R.H.E Onstow Gibson Adams

Johnson Receives Cup After Washingon Victory Over Boston

Walter Johnson pitched Washington to a 6 to 0 win over Boston. He outdueled Ruth and hit a two base drive with bases loaded in the eighth. Johnson received a large silver trophy donated by the associates of the 101st U.S. Army regiment, formerly the St. Massachusetts, while Boston’s gate receipts were given to the regiment.

Boston Walter Johnson Washington Ruth Johnson 101St U.S. A. Regiment St. Massachusetts 101St Regiment R.H.E. Washington Ainsmith Thomas

Cardinals Best Browns in Ninth Inning Rally

In St Louis on October 4, Baird's ninth inning hit scored Hornsby, giving the St. Louis Nationals a 2 to 1 victory over the St. Louis Americans in the opening game of the fall series. Lowdermilk pitched against Meadows, but poor support doomed the Americans. Batteries were Meadows for the Americans and Lowdermilk for the Nationals, with Sever and Packard in the field.

Louis Baird Hornsby St. Louis Nationals St. Louis Americans Lowdermilk Ben Meadows L _ Meadows

Getting Ready White Sox Arrive Home and Start Final Practice

The Chicago White Sox return home to begin final practice ahead of their first game of the series set for Saturday. Players worked through batting and fielding drills as coaches fine tune lineups and strategies for the opener.

White Sox

White Sox prepare for World Series with Yankees

Chicago celebrates first AL title in 11 years as White Sox begin final practice for the world series with New York Saturday. Rain halted a Wednesday practice with Cleveland Americans and the team was hosted by Woodland Batrols at a banquet for 1,400. Fans will get a last chance to see New York in action at Weeghman park. Manager Rowland plans to invite Giants boss McGraw to use White Sox field for Friday practice.

Chicago White Sox New York Rowland Cleveland Americans Woodland Batrols Comiskey

Lexington Trotting Meet Sees One Race Finish Amid Rain

Lexington Ky Oct 4 rain postponed most trotting events at the Phoenix hotel meet only the 2:18 trot finished headlined by Allerton Heir in slow time Gay Todd Davie Delmar and Frederick the Great placed in the field Tommy Direct and Mary Rosalind Larr won heats in the 2:09 pace while the Phoenix hotel pace remains unfinished with Miss Harris and William splitting heats Best times include 2:12 1 4 for the 2:18 trot and 2:05 3-4 for the 2:09 pace

Lexington Phoenix Hotel William Miss Harris M Allerton Heir Gay Todd Davie Delmar Frederick the Great Brook Chenault Tommy Direct Mary Rosalind Larr Transylvania Mary Rosalind Miss Harris

No Tickets At Sox Park On Saturday

Roy Bernbrook and Virgil Green will attend the World Series games in Chicago. Charles A Comiskey warns no arrangements will be made for tickets at the ball park on game day and asks for reservation directions. Bernbrook plans to be away ten days, leaving tomorrow. Also notes Washington reports on caloric values of foods, citing lard as 4000 calories per pound.

Roy Bernbrook Virgil ‘Green Chicago Charles A. ‘Comiskey White Sox Baseball Park Law Wire Bernbrook Mr. Green Agricultural Department Washington

World’s Series Coverage by The Whig Tonight

The Whig will provide play by play coverage of the World’s Series between the Chicago White Sox and New York Giants with Associated Press service direct from the grounds. A megaphone announces results seconds after pitches, a large board shows a complete box score, and a scorer tracks base runners on a diamond display. The first game is next Saturday at 2 p.m.

Whig Chicago White Sox New York Giants Associated Press

Yankees Split Double Header With Athletics

New York and Philadelphia finished the season even in a Wednesday doubleheader. The Athletics won the opener 3 to 1, and the Yankees claimed the nightcap 3 to 2. Both games saw two runs by the winning side in the eighth inning, and the second game lasted only one hour fourteen minutes, the fastest Yankees game of the season.

New York Philadelphia Yankees Dodgers Braves Brooklyn Boston Marquard R.H.E Rudolph and Tragresser Cheney Coombs Milius Muller R.H. E. Boston Tyner J. Meyers Marquard and Krueger

Tearney Calls In Meeting Saturday In Chicago

President A R Tearney of the Three I league calls eight club owners to a 9 am Saturday session at the Palmer House Chicago to decide on reopening the league next spring and to discuss a reorganization of minor league territory with potential sweeping changes. O W Shannon of Quincy will attend with matters to discuss. Brooklyn Dodgers and Braves split a doubleheader with Marquard earning his ninth win in the nightcap. The article also notes primitive monotremes and Mason Dixon line markers with coats of arms.

A. R. Tearney Palmer House Chicago Quincy Tearney Middle West O. W. Shannon Teamner

Clayton Reorganizes Commercial Club Amid Local News

Clayton Oct 4 At a Hotel Clayton meeting last Friday night the Commercial club was reorganized with C E Cain to call the group together for officer elections and business as needed. The town notes Bless the community with the club’s ongoing improvement efforts.

Clayton Clayton Commercial Club C. E. Cain Commercial Club Veda Linn Martin Kling Chicago Anna Smith Camp Point Jesse A. Weaver Charlie Ruth Easum Edna Shank Beal Elijah Marsh Quincy F. L. Enslow The Baptist Church William Attic W. O. Alexander Elm Grove Daniel Clarkson Edina Joseph Pevehouse

Hancock County Divorce Docket

Hancock county circuit court docketed fourteen divorce proceedings for the October term opening October 15. Cases include desertion predominating with seven filings, four for cruelty, two for habitual intoxication, and one for separate maintenance. Petitions name Daisy Mae Dennison vs John F Dennison and three children, Ethel Worley vs Fred Worley with custody sought, Addie May Van Fleet vs Daniel Van Fleet for separate maintenance, Maude T Avery vs Stephen A Avery for desertion, Effie M Stanley vs John William Stanley for desertion and cruelty, Leona F F Dobbine vs George Robbins for desertion.

Carthage Hancock County Chanrery Daisy Mae Dennison Attorrney C. P. Johnson John F. Dennison Mediapelis Ethel Worley Hartzell, Cavanaugh Martin Fred Worley Addie May van Fleet O'Barras Wood and Walker Daniel van Fleet Bil J. W Williams Stephen A. Avery Effie M. Stanley O'Harras Woodaud Walker John William Stanley Keokuk Leona FF. Dobbine F. S. Crombles George Tobbins Virginia

Divorces and Desertions Highlight Early 1900s Cases

A flurry of divorce actions details marriages dating from 1898 to 1918. Desertion and cruelty cited against spouses with children named in several petitions. Notable pairs include Low Griffin and O Herras Wood Walker and Barriger cases.

Photoplays Teatary Selections Featured in Universal Weekly

The issue highlights star turns from Marcuente Clark in Snow White Belasco and Theda Bara in Heart and Soul Alma Hanson in The Golden God plus Universal Weekly selections like To the Highest Ridder and Short Skirts and Deep Water with Gale Henry Edie Polo Priscilla Dean in The Grey Ghost and Daisy Goodwin in The Web Zoe Ray in The Heart of Gold Soubrette Eve for an Eye Mix Up in Hearts Suiter from Siam and The Last of the Carnabys Hearst Pathe News

Teatay Star -Marcuente Clark Gale Henry Eve Suiter Siam Quincy Gladys Hulette Hearst-Pathe News

Belasco Shows Theda Bara Film Due To Schedule Failures

Through a delay in incoming films the Belasco will present Theda Bara in Heart and Soul today. The film delay also spoiled a special private showing of The Honor System, a ten reel Fox feature that had been planned for Wednesday morning.

Belasco Theda Bara Fox

Orpheum Show Features Carlotta The World’s Greatest Contortionist

The Orpheum at Lethro presents a half week vaudeville bill headlined by Carlotta The Human Dragon with forty dogs. Valyda showcases a piano number, Burke and Burke perform a fifteen minute Fun Factory act, and Duvall and Silver star in The City Girl and the Country Rube. The program promises music song and dance with guaranteed laughs.

Lethro Orpheum Carlotta Aroun Valyda Burke Io the Fun Factory Duvall Silver

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