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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1916
Page
5
The Boston Americans defeated Brooklyn 4 to 1 to clinch the fourth game and the series at League Park. Carrigan's lads earned the world title, sealing the championship this afternoon as the blue and white gridiron season opened.
Boston defeats Brooklyn 4 to 1 to wrap up the 1901 World Series in five games. Shore’s pitching holds Brooklyn to three hits as Boston capitalizes on a strong batting attack led by Lewis, Cady, Hooper and Janvrin. Record attendance and receipts mark the event, with Carrigan announcing retirement from professional baseball.
A baseball score report details each inning with plays and outcomes. Players such as Daubert Stengle Cutshaw Olson Shorten and Cobb populate a tense game narrative with hits errors and runs across Brooklyn and Boston.
The Bartenders' League No. 153 defeated the Plumbers' Union No. 161 by 686 pins at Labor Temple alleys on Thursday night. Individual scores: E Holtmann 165 137 165 467. W Dicks 183 144 157 484? 434. C Degetz 100 100 100 300. E Nehmann 148 166 169 483. E Kriuhl 166 145 179 490? 409.
Detroit pitcher Urban Shocker nearly saved President Navin from $1,000 by defeating Jennings' Tigers 4 to 2 as New York Americans pursued the pennant. Navin had pledged suits for Detroit players if they beat Boston. Detroit won the next day and the suits were promised before a crucial series against Boston, yielding unfortunate results for Detroit.
Quincy fans anticipate a major auto racing meet Sunday October 22 under the Panama Pacific Automobile Racing association. Promoters claim the event will feature more cars and well known drivers than ever seen in Quincy, with eight starters per race allowed by Northwestern Racing association rules. The program includes eight events ranging from 5 to 20 miles, plus free-for-all exhibitions and handicap races, with entry based on piston displacement and performance.
St Francis and the Columbians played to a 28 28 tie in a high energy Thursday gridiron clash. After trailing 28 7 at halftime St Francis rallied through open plays with Dirksen Kahler and Thomas starring, while Nachagel and Humphrey led the Columbians. Injuries sidelined May and Newman.
Lexington reports Lee Axworthy the world champion trotting stallion lowered the wagon record to 2:03.34 on the final day of the Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders Association meeting in Lexington. Volga the 32 year old mare tried to beat the mark but tired in the stretch finishing in 2:05.14. The program closed with three races won in straight heats as horses continued to race for records though the meeting would finish the next day to permit further entries.
Quincy High School grid team to officially begin at League Park this afternoon. Eleven will clash with Fortunate in a probable contest witnessed by a large crowd. Referee B. H. Watt of Ma to umpire the game.
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