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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1915
Page
8
Chicago reports on the transcontinental tour of American and National League players, a winter barnstorming trip criticized by President Johnson as a joke team. He argues for reducing quantity to improve quality and warns the National Commission may act to curb such tours.
An old advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment as a quick germ killer and infection neutralizer that relieves pain, supports healing by improving blood flow, and serves as an on hand emergency doctor with sizes 25c and 60c offering six times more than the 25c bottle, plus a $1.00 size.
The Chicago Federal League team will be awarded medals by league president James A. Gilmore designating them world champions for 1915. Joe Tinker, their manager, received the letter of congratulations stating the team is the unquestioned champion after the National Commission did not arrange a series to decide the title.
Rock Island officials accepted a single bid from Lee Hance Arthur Salzmann James Normayle Frank Bauersfield Oscar Litt and Peter Lister to lease Island City Park from January 1 1915 to January 1 1917. Mayor McConochie authorized the lease and the city will receive 2500 dollars in rent per year. The deal hinges on booster visits from Chicago and the Three-I league franchise promise.
Clinton Iowa Dodt No action was taken on the four veteran rule at the opening of the fall meeting of the Central Association of Baseball clubs today. A city poll showed five in favor two opposed and one non committal with Clinton voting in favor. The circuit reported good finances and no change in membership.
Seventy five La Salle County farmers met in Ottawa and adopted resolutions urging the state livestock commission to remove the quarantine tied to foot and mouth disease. The action reflects local concerns over agricultural restrictions.
Solon faces possible barring from professional status as critics call him a pro. Officials consider the captaincy of Minnesota football in light of the allegations while Solon disputes the charges and maintains his amateur standing.
Lorin Solon, captain of the University of Minnesota football team, denies playing professional baseball in Havre Montana last summer. He says the Chicago origin of the report is false and that he spent the summer at his home in Solon Springs Wisconsin. The eligibility committee at Minnesota is investigating while the team prepares for Iowa with potential substitutes like Bernie Bierman. Red Jackson, connected to Solon’s case, is now guarding for Chicago and has also played for its baseball squad.
Chicago Oct 20 Injuries to Roger Bresnahan manager of the Chicago Nationals kept him from court to answer charges of driving while intoxicated and assault with an automobile. Richard Smiddy and his wife, injured in the same incident, led to Bresnahan's absence. Bonds were set and the case moved to Nov 1 in municipal court.
In Oshkosh Wisconsin on October 20, about two thousand spectators watched the All-American baseball team defeat the All-Nationals 4 to 2. The game featured Harper and Cady for the winners against Pfeffer and McCarty for the losers, with scoring details showing a tight contest.
Football results show Easton team defeating Delaware College 31 to 0 in a game at Fayette College. Delaware College failed to score while Easton produced multiple touchdowns.
The Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder troubles dissolve gravel cure diabetes relieve rheumatism and irregularities of the kidneys and bladder in men and women regulate bladder issues in children. If not sold by your druggist it can be mailed for 1.00. One bottle lasts two months and often cures. Testimonials from trusted sources accompany the claim. Dr W W Hall 2936 Olive Street St Louis MO. Sold by druggists.
Harry Hooper's ninth inning slam for the Red Sox capped the championship and cost owners about 85 000 in all. The hit ended the series early, refunds on unused sixth game tickets follow, while players and clubs share receipts from games beyond four.
Johnny Castle writes to the Quincy crowd about barnstorming with Chief Bender's All Stars to raise funds before spring, notes he watched all World Series games in Philadelphia, praises Boston pitchers for Phillies, mentions seeing Satan Stutz recently and that Satan plans to jump to the Feds.
The report indicates Coffey acted as a stimulant to Frank Moran's bid for the title, signaling a boost to Moran's championship aspirations.
The piece notes Gilmore sending medals to Fos ter's Colored Giants after the real world champions refused them. It critiques college athletes turning pro for money, debating professionalism and faculty pride. The Rock Island Argus promises an upcoming issue with a provocative stance.
Frank Moran earns a chance to box Tesa Willard following his win over Coffey. The remark compares Moran’s surge to leaping a fence and stumbling on a stone wall.
L C Davis notes in the St Louis Post Dispatch that five college men from Yale faced suspensions for college ball play. The piece laments their pay of a day and the harsh reality that without earnings they face starvation in summer, yet they are driven to play for clubs to survive.
A poem critiques rigid amateur athletic rules that punish college students for playing baseball during vacations. It argues players need to earn a living and suggests rules are drastic and inhumane, urging more elastic standards and a chance to survive.
Berlin dispatch reports President Wilson pleaded on behalf of Countess De Belleville Miss Thurier and seven others who were court martialed in Belgium for aiding escapes of Belgian and French prisoners. Sentences were postponed by Emperor William to allow for detailed examination of each case.
In Rome on October 20 Pope Benedict granted a long audience to Cardinal Amnette, the archbishop of Paris, amid ongoing exchanges between the Vatican and French church leadership. The meeting underscores Vatican diplomacy with French ecclesiastical authorities during a tense period.
CHICAGO Oct 20 Secretary Harry Grabiner of the Chicago American League team announced the White Sox had obtained Outfielder Chappell and Pitcher Shackelford from Milwaukee in the American Association. The club denied Nemo Seibold would be sent to Milwaukee. Rumors say Chappell may be sent to Cleveland as part payment for Joe Jackson, with Roth and Klepfer already dealt.
The World Series receipts topped 145 259 only exceeded since 1912 by 147 572 with four St Marys College alumni playing. The Red Sox wore old uniforms while Boston set a new attendance record and President Wilson bought tickets like any fan. Catchers delivered stellar work as pitchers dominated, while the Braves field house proved too small for crowds. Eddie Burns, Dutch Leonard, Duffy Lewis and Harry Hooper stood out with key hits and defense. Eddie Burns anchored the Phillies backstop with consistent play throughout the series.
After Monday's game in Boston, Ty Cobb walked down Boston Common in a quiet postgame moment. The scene captures Cobb's composed exit as fans watched from the stands and streets.
Twenty one year old Marc Catton, famed billiards expert, will perform in an Enloe Triangle Billiard event at the new Illinois State bank building in Quincy. Manager J S Enloe says capacity is 200 with free admission. Catton will face Charles Goff in straight rail and balk line matches, followed by a billiards lecture and demonstration of strokes, tricks, and shots. Catton, born in Paris and son of former world champion William H Catton, is rising fast with a high run of 1502 in straight rail and 231 in 18-2 balk line and recently defeated Koji Yamada in league play.
A letter mailed in Atlantic City addressed Alexnder was delivered to Boston's ace pitcher the next day. Uncle Sam's post office records show only one Alexander during the World Series.
An old advertisement touts Dr Beil Pine Tar Honey as a remedy for colds. It claims pine honey clears the throat and relieves stuffed feeling and notes pine qualities are especially effective for children. Emphasizes breaking a cold early to prevent complications.
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