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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1916
Page
11
Illinois trounces Colgate 277 to 3 in crowded Chicago era big nine opener. Deerheart of Indiana injured late as Chicago routs Indiana 77 to 0. Colgate’s sharp end and Harvard reserve strength highlight other top college football results across the East and Midwest.
A sprawling list shows Colorado School of Mines routed Mexico 23 to 0 while many others posted wide margins and close contests. Notable results include Missouri 13 none, Harvard freshmen 7, Notre Dame 26 none, and Georgetown 16 defeating Cincinnati 0 as part of a massive weekend tally. In Chicago, rumors swirl that Joseph B. Tinker may be replaced as Cubs manager with names like Hendricks Chance Doyle and Kinsella floated.
Ann Arbor Mich Oct 15 John Codd 17 appointed acting captain of the University of Michigan tennis team in place of Howdy Sherwood captain elect whose ill health will keep him from returning to the university.
Pine-Tar Believes A Cold Dr Bell s Pine Tar Honey soothes irritated throat and lungs with antiseptic pine forest ingredients. It loosens phlegm and eases stuffed up chest or sore throat, preventing a hacking winter cough. Sold by druggists for 25 cents.
Michigan needs a reliable kicker this season as star halfback John Mowhatsch may be used as a draw kicker. Maulhetech has been machine kicking since fall training with one handed ball handling not yet approved by Coach Yost, while Matt hetsch shows improvement.
Detroit reports manager Tennings told by IRA Carrigan that Waward Ehmke will be a star next season. Jennings catchers Stanage Spencer and Iy Sullivan all say Ehmke has shown a fine assortment of pitching not seen in a long time.
Ann Arbor reports that Michigan may field a strong freshman football squad this fall. More men reported for autumn practice to Coach McGinnis than Yost secured for his varsity machine, indicating depth in the freshman ranks.
Dario Resta captured the winner's share of the $15,000 purse at Chicago on October 15, finishing 250 miles in 2 hours 24 minutes 1668 seconds at 103.9 mph to lead the season for the $13,500 championship. Johnny Aitken finished second, half a lap behind after a late push. Ralph Hedlich and Billy Chandler were burned extinguishing a pit fire, while D'Alene quit after a mid-race blaze.
Christian College defeated Carthage College 28 to 6 in Canton with standout plays by Patterson and Baker. The game featured a 95 yard kickoff return for a touchdown, ten man football in the fourth quarter, and ejections for quarrel as Christian fans celebrated a three hour postgame rally. Christian prepares to face Kirksville Normal next Friday, aiming to build on the victory.
CHAMPAIGN Illinois suffered its first football defeat since 1913 as Colgate won 15 to 3. Illinois showed strong offense and field position but hurt itself with repeated incomplete forward passes. Hutchinson wins pro event final in Mount Vernon as John Hutchinson defeats James Barnes one up in 26 holes to capture the PGA championship.
Purdue University coach O Connor will scout track and field material for next spring as a fall handicap meet is scheduled for October 21 at Stuart Field during the Purdue Iowa football game in Lafayette Indiana.
In Pittsfield on Wednesday evening at the bride Leta Harris and groom Oren Nicholson wed at the Harris home on North Monroe Street. Rev D N Wetzel officiated with fall decorations and white and yellow colors, a Lohengrin march and a two course luncheon following. The couple, both Pittsfield High School graduates, plan to establish housekeeping in a furnished home southwest of the city.
Mrs James Mundy of Peoria Ill visited relatives in Tioga this week. Williamstown Mo residents Henry Kropp visit J Hanestie. Prof Jdeger organizes a 19 student vocal class. Local carpenters remodel Dr Heitman property. Auto party tours Nauvoo Nieta and returns via Fort Madison. Salem L Pyles born 1847 Wheeling W Va died Oct 2 Tioga.
Chicago October 14 Levin Shapiro aged 65 faced a judge who offered a choice between an operation or a one to twenty year penitentiary sentence for liberties with a child He chose the operation to gain his freedom The remark on marriage and divorce rounds out the excerpt but is unrelated to the case
Changing seasons bring colds with stuffed up head tight chest and sore throat. The ad claims Dr King’s New Discovery provides relief as an antiseptic balsam mix that soothes irritated membranes clears the head loosens phlegm and aids breathing. Advert shows 50c price.
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