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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1915

Page

9

Hooper Wins World Series Climax for Red Sox in Philadelphia

In a brisk October afternoon game, Harry Hooper of Capitola hit a decisive home run off Eppa Rixey as Boston swept Philadelphia 5 4 to capture the 1915 World Series. Moran surprised by starting Mayer, but the Red Sox offense erupted late, with Hooper and Lewis supplying key blasts to seal the series.

Philadelphia Harry ‘Hooper Capitola California Eppa Jeptha Rixey Charlottesvlle Phillies Hooper Rodoters Rixey Uto Boston Red Sox National ‘League Sox Red Sox Boston Lewis Iunvacers Lauderus Philly Cravath Monarch National Ague Cravvy Pat Moran Lerskin Mayer Atlanta Alexander Alex Mayer Moran Rec Sox Gainer Bee Scott Speaker Hoblitzel Bancroft Paskert Dugey Luderus Gardner Foster Thomas Stock Klem Bares O'Loughlin Red. Sox Paskett Capt. Luderus Hoblitzer Burns Whitted Niehoff Philliss Speaker Cravath Thomasin Scott Barry Cady Sale Cady Becker Toeper Baul L Erun Nien Biske Killifer Larry Gardner

Phillies Fall as Foster Shuts Down Phillies Fans Cheer Mob

George Foster of Bokoshe Oklahoma pitched a superb game for Fort Worth, weathering a late Phillies rally. Hooper homered twice, Hooper’s blast provided the finishing touch as the Sox swept the series. Philly rooters praised Lewis’s batting while honoring Foster’s steady, brilliant pitching throughout the tense nine innings.

Hooper Philly Phillies Lewis Sox George Foster Bokoshe Oklahoma Forter Foster

Final showdown in the world baseball series details

The Philadelphia Phillies and Boston Red Sox battled in a high scoring game filled with hits and near misses. Luderus and Cravath led Philadelphia with key homers and multi hit nights while Foster and Mayer struggled to control the opposing bats.

Denver Team Beats Montana Aggies in 23 to 3 Win

Denver University football overwhelmed Montana Agricultural College with a 23 to 3 victory on October 13 in Denver. The scoring surge secured the win for the home team as the visitors managed a single late score.

Denver Denver University Montana Agricultural College

Confederate Veterans Hold Kentucky Reunion

Pewee Valley Ky Oct 13 Hundreds of Confederate veterans from Kentucky and nearby states gathered at the Confederate Home for the annual reunion of the Kentucky division United Confederate Veterans. Gen William B Haldeman retired grand commander called the gathering to order at 11 am. Delegates and visitors then enjoyed a program of entertainment after a brief business session.

Kentucky Valley United ‘Confederate Veterans William B. Haldeman

Three I League meeting eyed for strong business shift

The fall Three I league session in Chicago next Tuesday could reshape the circuit. President Oscar W Shannon of Quincy will push a business first agenda, including a $1500 team guarantee rule and the possible addition of Rock Island and Galesburg to the league. rumblings say Rock Island may rejoin with Davenport and Moline, while Galesburg seeks clear title to join. The plan aims to expand and stabilize the league with two new towns and stronger guarantees.

Chicago Oscar W. Shannon Quincy Club Shannon Quincy Rock Island Galesburg Tearney Davenport Moline Freeport Rockford Peoria

Comments by Victor and Vanquished by Bill Carrigan

Quotes from Bill Carrigan and Pat Moran after a tight World Series. Carrigan credits the Phillies for a stiff fight and notes their own luck and masterful pitching from Moran's staff. Moran offers no excuses, saying the four straight losses merit credit for the champions and that both clubs were the country’s best.

Bill Carrigan Phillies Moran Pat Moran Sox

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