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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1916

Page

14

Speed Kings to Vie for 1500 in Baldwin Park Prizes

Illinois narrowly loses to Ohio State 7 to 6 after Hartley breaks left end for a late touchdown. Macomber kicked a field goal earlier and again for the extra point. Illinois led early with a Macomber field goal and a second quarter kick. Substitutions noted for both squads as the game ended with Ohio State’s late score.

Ohio State Hartley Champaign Harley Ohio State University University of Illinois Illinois Macomber Ohio Klein R.G Turner McGregory R. T H. Courtney Goelitz R. E P. Courtney Strauch Yenoges Halas Harm Macomber Harley Knopp F.B Sorenson Magidson Michigan Page Ohio Wesleyan Schommer Chicago Samp Wisconsin Harey Sternaman Halas Anderson Kraft Goelitz Snyder Strauch Rhodes Harm Cramer H. T. Courtney Johnson Turner McDonald Norton Rhoades Friedman Yeager Poison Kirk Leonard Lapp Sullivan Karch Seddon

Quincy High to debut basketball season December 1

Quincy High School candidates will kick off the basketball season at the Fifth Regiment Armory on December 1. The squad returns much of last year’s material including Westermann center Lummis Watters Leindecker Myers and Bush. The first game is January 5 against Carthage with a slate of away and home games through February.

Quincy High School Fifth Regiment Armory Westermann Center Lummis Watters Leindecker Myers Bush Carthage Keokuk Macomb Jacksonville

Wisconsin Wins Tough Victory Over Haskell

Wisconsin edged Haskell 13 to 0 as Eber Simpson suffered a left knee injury late in the final period and will miss the Chicago game. The Badgers relied on hard tackling and long runs to secure the win.

Madison Wis Wisconsin Haskell Eber Simpson Badger Chicago Badgers

Roan Hal Wins Atlanta Classic Pacing Feature

Roan Hal, a 2:03 14 pacer, won the $1,500 2:00 class pacing race at the Atlanta grand circuit meeting. The event also included trials and multiple heats with Roan Hal defeating Hal Boy and others in straight heats.

Atlanta Roan Hal Hal Boy Bonnington Bellini-Nettie Bate Axworthy Nora Bale Murphy Harrods Creek General Watts-Axalia Engleman I Saldine Worthy McKinney- Carriette Ww. Traynor Tony B Banks R H Hal Defacto- Maud C Hal Altalina McMahon Ridgemark Wilask-Bolite C. Traynor Blanche Carter Lord Roberts Anna Carper Crcunt Truesada Moko-Trousetta Cox Trampfast Marie Constant Lady Cutting Green Valentine Mary Putney San Francisco

Millikin blanked Bradley Polytechnic to stay unbeaten

In Decatur on October 22 Millikin thrived in Bradley territory dominating the game. The score stood 22 to 0 as Millikin closed with nine second string players on the field, extending their streak in the Illinois minor college football race.

Decatur Ill Millikin Bradley Polytechnic Peoria Bradley

Best Makes Touchdown as Quincy Loses to Gatesburg 49-7

Quincy High fought Gatesburg with Best at left tackle scoring the lone touchdown after a fumbled ball return. The Blue and White, outweighed and outplayed, trailed 7 to 12 at halftime and 7 to 24 after three quarters as Galesburg widened the margin with multiple kickoffs, fumbles, and successful forward passes.

Gatesburg Quincy Best Galesburg Morrison Newber Campbell Peterson Newberg Oval Quincys Blue and White R. Holmes Dickson

Football Results From Freshman and College Games

A roundup of scores from numerous college and preparatory teams including Purdue over Ohio Northern 24 to 6 and Pittsburgh over Syracuse 30 to 0. Other notable results feature Army routing Trinity 53 to 0, Yale freshmen defeating Exeter 28 to 3, and Boston College blanking Tufts 0 to 18 with several ties and postponed games noted.

Western Reserve Denison Georgetown Dartmouth Pittsburgh Syracuse Navy West Virginia Princeton LaFayette Springfield Y. M. Co. A. Training School Amherst Fordham Susquehanna Columbia Union Colby Bowdoin Brown Williamstown Washington and Jefferson West Minster New Hampshire Durham Swarthmore Franklin and Marshall Johns Hopkins Gettysburg Texas Oklahoma Army Trinity Tufts Boston College Harvard Massachusetts Agricultural College Yale Phillips Exexter

Iowa State Runners Capture Dual Meet Over Missouri

In Columbia Missouri on October 22 Iowa State College runners won the annual cross country dual with Missouri. Cawthorn Crane and Fleustis of Ames swept first to third while Symon and Flynt finished fourth and fifth for Missouri, as the teams preceded their football clash on Rollins Field.

Iowa State Missouri UV Columbia Iowa State College University of Missouri Rollis Cawthorn Crane Fleustis Ames Symon Flynt Missouri Iowa Rollins Field Owa State

Galesburg Defeats Quincy In Football Scoring 49 to 7

Galesburg opened the play but Campbell intercepted a pass and ran for a touchdown from the 40 yard line. Peterson and Newberg advanced to the 30 yard line before Holmes scored. Anderson added a rushing touchdown as the team pulled away, final score 49 to 7 with Galesburg dominating Quincy.

Best Galesburg Quincy Falkner Peterson C. Holmes Woll Holmes Campbell Anderson Dickson Morrison Zoll Oval Johnson Newberg Watson Quincey C. HolmesZoll R. E Johnson Burdsell R.T Ireland O'Conner R. G. Creeseeeee Hill Watson

Speed kings bid for Baldwin Park auto meet

Track at Baldwin Park readied for a major auto meet with 1,500 in prizes. Barney Oldfield drives a 300 hp Christie front drive as star entry piloted by Capt. Harvey Kennedy. Jerry Wonderlick and Hugh Doyle headline seven races from three to 25 miles. Local drivers include King Kelly Leo Oldfield and Duke Pierce amid cautious safety measures and an expected large crowd on a fine summer day.

BRR Wee Re King Kelly Jerry Wonderlick Captain Kennedy Hugh Doyle Baldwin Park Harvey Kennedy Leo Oldfishd Mercer Kelly Barney Oldfield Christie Carthage Sunbeam King Kelly Leo Oldfield Oldfield Duke Pierce Maxwell Carlitz

Dubuque and Creighton Tie in Iowa Football

Dubuque College and Creighton University played to a 6 6 tie in Dubuque Iowa on Saturday afternoon The expected Creighton scoring spree did not materialize and the game ended in a draw reflecting a surprising defensive struggle.

Dubuque Creighton Iowa Dubuque College Creighton University

Michigan Triumphs 9-0 Over Michigan Agricultural College

Michigan held a 9 to 0 victory at Ann Arbor as a field goal in the first period and a late Maulbetsch touchdown sealed the win. Sparks starred with runs of 10 15 and 20 yards while Maurice Dunne, son of Illinois governor, played at left end creditably amid frequent penalties.

Ann Arbor Mich Sparks Maulbetsch University of Michigan Michigan Agricultural College Maurice Dunne Illinois

Iowa Defeats Purdue 24 to 6 in Iowa City

Iowa's football team overwhelmed Purdue 24 to 6 at home with quarterback Jenkins starring and a 90 yard touchdown run. Purdue's Huffine Van Aken Hake and Allen led ground gains but could not capitalize on early advantages. Other games: Missouri and Iowa State battled to a 0-0 tie in Columbia while Drake defeated Washington 13-0 in St Louis.

University OF Iowa Purdue Iowa City Iowa Boilermakers Jenkins Huffine van Aken Hake Allen Drake ST. Louis Washington University Drake University Young

Northwestern Upsets Chicago in First 15 Years

Northwestern University stunned Chicago 10 to 0 in a sparring Big Nine clash at Stagg Field. Driscoll, left half back for Northwestern, scored the opening touchdown and added a dramatic drop kick, as the visitors dominated most of the game and the crowd erupted in a victory celebration.

Chicago Northwestern University Chicag Northwestern Driscoll Brandton Chi Maroons

Shelbina Girls Defeat Paris In Home Basketball Game

Shelbina High School girls team defeated Paris High School girls 30 to 8 at Shelbina on Saturday. The contest showcased Shelbina’s strong defense and fast breaking plays, securing a decisive win on their home court.

Shelbina Paris Shelbina, Mo Paris, Mo

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