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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1915
Page
6
Quincy High School football players held a hard workout to rebound from a prior loss. Coach Lineberger leads a shifted lineup due to injuries with Sinnock and Best out. The squad departs 12:30 for Macomb aiming to avenge earlier defeat as captain Stuart directs plays from quarterback.
Principal Zens L. Smith describes repeated expulsions for breaking training rules by members of the QH S football team. He notes rumors of smoking, the coach Linebringer’s strict stance, and a schoolwide vote adopting a pledge to follow training rules and support the coach.
Maxwell R. Marston of Baltimore defeated Reginald M. Lewis of Ridgewood 77 to 80 in a playoff to win the gold medal for the qualifying round of the fall golf tournament at the Atlantic City Country Club.
Springfield Ohio October 2 B Nelly the Great a two year old trotting filly set a new world record for a half mile when she covered the distance in 1 21 3 4. Owned by Dr W A Barber of Springfield the former record of 2 16 6 4 was held by Nowaday Girl.
An old advertisement touts Dr King's New Discovery as a trusted cough remedy. It claims 46 years on the market with soothing healing quality and a money back guarantee, pricing 50 cents and one dollar.
The University of Chicago football team announced its starting lineup for the Wisconsin clash. Fisher is set at center with Larson and Scanlon at guards, Shull and Jackson at tackles, Whiting and Brelos on the wings. Russell at quarterback. Norgren and Cahn likely halves. Dobson expected at fullback. Agar out with a lame shoulder.
Indiana university football team held a light workout in Bloomington before traveling to Indianapolis for Saturdays clash with Washington and Lee. Most of the day was spent on tackling dummies as preparation continued.
Princeton football practiced with the scrubs in a brisk session described as showing more energy than after the Dartmouth game. McLear, Tibbett, and Eddy were noted, with Eddy credited in reports.
ANN ARBOR Mich Oct 28 Michigan eleven held a long signal practice lasting after dark focusing on new plays. The scrub team defeated the Michigan State normal eleven from Ypsilanti in the workout.
West Point news reports the Army Cadets unable to score after a long period in the big hall. Oliphant remains injured and out, McEwen returns to practice, and Q'Hare holds the guard position for now.
The piece tracks daily manager debates around Sully's Stuff with references to Red Doom and Big Bill Hinchman. It notes high school athletes accused of knocking the Whig, which defends booster support and cites Principal Smith and Coach Lineberger. Mentions Christy Mathewson, Nelson, Frank Moran, and the Federal league era amid headlines on reserve lists and the New Haven case.
Pittsburgh rumors swirl around Oct 28 as Hans Wagner and George Gibson top the list for Pirates next manager. Dreyfuss, owner, remains noncommittal while supporters press for a decision and weigh Wagner’s potential as shortstop and Gibson’s candidacy as veteran backstop with leadership experience.
Ballot, progeny of Voter, sold for 15600 at Haggin estate auction in Lexington. Hessian fetched 3500, Imp Sain 2900, Blush Rose 2100, Colonial 2500, Imp Sain colt 2200. Buyers include Major Thomas C McDowell Ashland Stud, A Leonard, George J Long, J E Madden, W Q Palmer. Elmendorf paddock attracted top breeders from west and east.
Claude Williams, left handed pitcher for Salt Oaks City of the Pacific Coast League, won his 32nd game of the season setting a league mark. The prior record of 31 belonged to Higginbotham of Portland in 1914. Williams appeared in 65 games, faced 1547 batters, allowed 393 hits and 164 runs, with 131 runs charged to him. He struck out 303 and walked 116, pitching 422 2 3 innings. He also owns the season single game strikeout record with thirteen. He will join the White Sox next year.
Cambridge Mass Oct 28 Harvard football coaches say the squad expects a stronger performance against Pennsylvania next Saturday after a tough drill week. Regulars pushed substitutes to the two yard line and forced a turnover in today’s practice with Bigelow at right tackle and faster center guard combination than when Cowan played.
Chicago date notes Jane Addams presided at Hull House caterers planning a mass meeting Sunday to appeal for public sympathy in the garment workers strike. The event aims to rally support and highlight workers' grievances amid ongoing industrial action.
Yale announces letters from Dean Briggs of Harvard and Dean McClenahan of Princeton showing undergraduate support for reinstating five Yale athletes declared ineligible for playing on a summer baseball team. The letters were sent to Prof. Robert N. Corwin, with full contents undisclosed until his return. Yale athletic committee members remain non-committal on reinstatement.
White retains the lead at the Quincy Rifle Club four night contest with 475 total, adding 216 for a 691 pace. Young slips to runner up at 651, while Cook moves into third with 613 after a strong 223 night. Gertenbach and Simmonds also posted above 200 as results from last evening are reported.
Lawrence Kan Oct 28 The closed gates on McCook field opened for a final KU practice before the big game with Oklahoma Tonight the Jayhawkers ran onto the field with Lindsey back from a suspected twisted hip proving the squad ready for Saturday’s clash.
Coach Zuppke declared Illinois is fit and able to conquer Minnesota without Harold Pogue. The varsity repulsed the freshmen in a spirited defensive drill, signaling strong form for the upcoming contest.
A legendary baseball figure publicly acknowledges the loss of his pitching arm. The shock revelation signals a major shift in his career and leaves fans and teams pondering future engagements and legacy.
New York October 28 Christy Mathewson, famed Giants pitcher, may never wear a uniform again. He cites a shoulder problem that defies cure and says he might coach Harvard baseball next spring if pain allows. He plans to focus on healing this winter and hopes to return if possible.
The University of Minnesota football team completed its final local workout at Northrop Field and moved to the Armory for a students mass meeting. They head to Chicago next for practice before the Illinois game, aiming to reach Champaign just before kickoff.
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Fifty-nine players died in baseball during 1915 according to the best figures available. The fatalities occurred in amateur and semi-pro games. Thirty-eight deaths were batters struck on the head by pitched balls. Three deaths followed collisions, six from overexertion, and six from fights during and after games.
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