Last Games Of Season Here Today Double Header At Highland
Quincy defeated the 1916 Three-I champions 4 to 1 as Big Boy Heizer hurled his last home start holding opponents to eight hits. Speeders pitcher Mark Higbee to start the first game with local players Lawrence Heuer and Jimmie Bernbrock in the second. A fast game with visitors scoring in the second before the Speeders answered in the third and fourth. The Speeders schedule a Bloomington double header Labor Day before players depart or return home.
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Heizer
Iris
Highland Park
Mark Higbee
Speeders
Lawrence Heuer
Jimmie Bernbrock
Quicy
Distillers
Beck
Groehling
O'Farrell
Trainer
Rapp
Nolan
Tyree
Golvin
Castle
Bil Foley
Sherer
Turner
Jimmie Nolan
Craig
Ecoting Foley
Meizer
Sullivan
Bloomington
Philadelphia
Bloomers Beat Mules in Slugger Schmandt Hit Feature
Willis starred as the Bloomers defeated the Mules 8 to 3 in Bloomington. Schmandt contributed a double and a homer while Thomas, Lingle, Wail jig, and Simon worked the batteries. Selby led Moline to a 7 to 1 win over Islanders with strong pitching and timely hitting.
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Bloomers
Schmandt
Bloomington
Willis
I.E. Hannibal
Thomas
Lingle
Wailjig
Simon
Blue Sox Fall to Rockford Eight to One
Davenport IllinoisSept 3 Adams pitched strongly against his former teammates as Rockford defeated Davenport eight to one. Rockford scored in the first two innings and added three in the sixth. Davenport managed a single run in the fourth and a pair in the seventh but failed to rally. Batteries Adams and Agnew for Rockford fhoup and O Leary for Davenport.
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Blue Sox
Rockford
Davenport
Adams
R.H E. Rockford
Agnew
Fhoup
O'Leary
Doubleheader split by Marshalltown and Cedar Rapids
Marshalltown won the opener 4 to 2 and Cedar Rapids took the seven inning afterpiece 6 to 4. Muscatine beat Mason City 3 to 2 in a late season game. Pitchers were Reese Nee Yorkel gon Warner Gossage Milk Pen Hart Richardson with mixed fielding support.
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Cedar Rapids
R.H.E
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Nee
Yorkel Gon
Warner
R.ile
Gossage
Milk
Penner and
Lee
Muscatine
Mason City
Welsh and White Preparing for 20 Round Title Bout
Welsh and White eased into final prep in Colorado Springs as Labor Day fight looms. Both expect to weigh 136 pounds at 9 am Monday. Referee Billy Roche arrived and trains bringing supporters. betting odds unsure amid strong backing for both challengers.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Preddie Welsh
Charlie White
Billy Roche
New York
Phillies Win Pehiad In Row From Dodgers
Philadelphia defeated Brooklyn 4 to 1 to sweep the series, with Tremaree allowing five hits and receiving strong support. Smith had four hits, and Wheat scored on a double with Mowrey driving in a run in the seventh.
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Pehiad
Dodgers
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Cheney
Smith
Tremaree
Brooklin
Wheat
Mowrey
Hinchman’s long drive lifts Cincinnati past Pittsburgh in opener
In Forbes Field's first game of a Saturday doubleheader Hinchman hit the longest ball ever at the park for two runs as Cincinnati defeated Pittsburgh 4 to 3. Kneetzer struggled early, Sharmon shut them down after the third, while Moseley wobbled in the nightcap but Pittsburgh’s attack faltered and Cincinnati won 7 to 2.
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Forbes Field
Kneetzer
Sharmon
Moseley
Evans
McCarthy
Warner
Cincinnati
R.ite
Knetzer
Wingo
Harmon
Fischer
R.V._E
Pittchurgh
Race Driver Curtis Gosnell Dies in Cleveland
Curtis Gosnell the Grand Circuit racer died in Cleveland on September 3 from injuries suffered last week at North Randall when he was thrown during workouts on a trotting mare.
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Curtis Gosnell
North Randall
Gosnell
Boston Red Sox Defeat Yankees in 5 3 Victory
Foster allowed twelve hits and two passes through six innings but kept New York to three runs. Gardner homered as Boston beat the Yankees 5 to 3 in New York on Saturday, with Leonard retiring every batter after he entered.
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Giants Beat Braves Two Games In Doubleheader
New York won the first game 4 to 1 and tied the second 5 to 5 in 10 innings when darkness halted play. McGraw was ejected for disputing a strike call as the Giants rallied in the late innings. In Waterloo, Clinton split a doubleheader with the locals breaking a nine-game skid by winning the first game. Eddie Brennan was reinstated.
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Perritt
Sallee
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Eddie Brennan
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R.H.E. Clinton
Jones and Byers
Klein
Campfire Wins Rich Futurity Stakes at Belmont Park
Campfire, the Richard L. Wilson chestnut colt by Olambale Nightfall, won the Rich Futurity Stakes over six furlongs at Belmont Park with Johnny McTaggart aboard. He carried 125 pounds and finished a half length ahead of Rickety, with Skeptic third. time 1:10.44. Total stakes value 222,950. winner’s share 17,310. Ten starters. End of report notes a closing proverb about gold and brass.
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New York
Belmont Park Race
Richard L. Wilson
Olambale
Johnny McTaggart
N. P. Whitney
H. H. Hewitt
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Vivid
Tumbler
Deetrap
Pleasant Dreams
Madeira
Burlesque
Star Finch
Fights to be Broadcast by Whig on Monday Afternoon
The Whig will carry returns from the Welsh- White and Chaney Kilbane fights via leased wire Monday afternoon. Kilbane Chaney begins at 3 30 Quincy time and the other bout at 4. Megaphone and bulletins by rounds will be used at the Whig office. Subscribers and friends are invited to hear the coverage through Whig service.
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Whig
Quincy
Murray Beats Church In National Singles Upset
R Lindley Murray a Stanford graduate and New York resident toppled favorite George M Church of Tenafly in a thrilling two hour plus match at Forest Hills. Griffin defeated Wallace F Johnson, and Johnston beat Watson M Washburn as Murray advances toward a semifinal clash with Johnston while Griffin meets Williams in the other half.
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C. J. Griffin
Wallace Johnson
W. M. Johnston
W. M. Washburn
Forest Hills
N. JL
Stanford University
New York
George M. Church
Tenafly
N. J
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Murray
Clarence J. Griffin
San Francisco
Wallace F. Johnson
Philadelphia
William M. Johnston
Watson M. Washburn
R. Norris Williams
Douglas S. Waters
New Orleans
Last With White Sox Blows Ejection Over Dispute
Detroit defeated Chicago 2 to 1 in ten innings as Harry Heilmann delivered a pinch hit single to score Young. It was Chicago manager Rowland who was ejected from the field after disputing a decision in the tenth inning.
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Harry Heilmann
Young
Chicago
White Sox
Coveleskie
Russell
Rowland
Harvester Official Dies in Pasadena at 70
W. H. Jones vice president and director of International Harvester died at his Pasadena home after over a year of illness. He was 70 and long prominent as a Chicago manufacturer. An editorial quip about prudence followed, noting the need for investigation into shady practices.
Ottumwa and Fort Dodge split hard fought baseball twin bill
Ottumwa won the first game 7 to 4 amid hard hitting and costly errors. In the second game Fort Dodge won after Morgan overthrew to first allowing Lane to score in the seventh. Erloff broke his thumb while Morgan batted, Merriott replaced him, and Coffin came in from short to finish. Batteries details include Bhink Boelzle Wiggins Merriott and Lane with Audler Link and Erloff.
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Lane
Erloff
Merriott
Coffin
Rowe
Goo
Bhink
Boelzle
Wuggins
RISE
Fort Norge
Audler
Link
Dr Bell s Pine Tar Honey Ad Cough Remedy
An advertising blurb promotes Dr Bell s Pine Tar Honey as a remedy for coughs and colds. It claims quick relief from inflammation and phlegm, notes pine tar balsam heals raw spots, loosens mucus and prevents bronchial irritation, and urges readers to buy at druggists with a guarantee.
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Dr. Bell
Club Standings Yesterday Results at Midwest Cities
Standings show multiple teams with records including Peoria 4-8-0 at Quincy 1-8-2, Bloomington 8-13-1 hosting Hannibal 1-7-0, Davenport 1-9-6 hosting Rockford 8-11-1, Moline 7-12-2 hosting Rock Island 1-4-0. Today games include Peoria at Quincy and Hannibal at Bloomington with others listed.
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Quincy
Peoria
Bloomington
Hannibal
Davenport
Rockford
Moline
Rock Island
Peorla
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Rockford Eee En
Baseball and basketball matchups across cities and leagues
Sizable schedule lists games today and Monday across the season with matchups including Pittsburgh at Cincinnati St Louis at Chicago and New York at Boston. Standings show several teams in American Association and Western League with scores like Minneapolis five and Milwaukee eight while others post uneven records.
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Cincinnati
St. Louis
Chicago
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
W. L Pet
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Penneeaee
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Cleveland
Washington
Storm
Boston Ee
Ceveland
Aeenee Weer
Washington Oar
Philadelphia Eee
Senators Win From Athletics In Eleventh Washington
Washington defeated Philadelphia 7 to 6 in an extra inning game on Sept. 3. A muff by Foster tied the score in the eighth, then McBride was hit to start the 11th and, after a sacrifice and hits by Gailia and Foster, Washington took the lead. Final: Philadelphia 6, Washington 7. Batteries: Sheehan Picinich Harper Gharity.
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Senators
Athletics
Washington
Philadelphia
Foster
Gallia
Harper
McBride
Gailia
R.H.E
Sheehan and
Picinich
Harper and Gharity
Cards Split With Cubs in Doubleheader Victory and Loss
The St Louis Cardinals won the first game 7 to 3 against the Chicago Cubs and dropped the second contest 4 to 0. The Missouri team showed offense in the opener while the Cubs rebounded to prevent a sweep.
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CUBS
Williams Hints Two Homers Boosts Chicago Victory
St Louis and Chicago split a doubleheader with Chicago taking the first game 7 3 and losing the second 5 4 Carter faltered in the fifth inning of the opener as St Louis allowed five runs on two triples and two singles. Williams hit a two on base homer in the fifth of the second game and added another long ball in the eighth to secure the visitors win.
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Chicago
Carter
Vaughn
F. W. Williams
Moeller's Drive In Victory For Indians
In Cleveland on September 2, Mueller gelijk, WEO had not hit since joining Cleveland before delivering a decisive center single in the ninth as St Louis led 4 3. Wands scored on Chapman's single to left for a tying run, then oe scored on von Maran's throw to the plate. Davenport exited after being hit hard. Reebing also faced hard contact as St Louis collected 14 hits but left 12 on base. Turner and Speaker made standout plays in the field as Cleveland won 4 4 in the final frame.
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Turner
Speaker
Rye
St. Louis
Cleveland
Davenport
Groom
Severeid
Hartley
Boehling
Covercskie
O'Neill
Aldridge Blanks Columbus in No-Hit Shutout
Victor Aldridge pitched a no hit shutout for Indianapolis against Columbus, securing a 3 to 0 victory. He walked three and struck out two, ahead of joining the Chicago Cubs after the American Association season.
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Aldridge
Columbus
Indianapolis
Victor Aldridge
Chicago Cubs
Treatment claims by local physician in Quincy ad
A practitioner boasts over twenty three years of practice and fifteen years focused on pelvic and chronic diseases. The notice lists multiple Quincy addresses and two free services, a free examination and a free consultation, suggesting a broad patient base and rapid recoveries. Mentioned names include G W Trardon and J Muloney with several locals and businesses in Keokuk and Quincy.
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