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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1917

Page

7

Boston Wins 3 1 After Philadelphia Errors

Errors by Philadelphia allow Boston to prevail 3 to 1 in Philadelphia. Palmer debuted at third for the Phillies and committed an error in the third inning that spurred two Boston runs. Griffin hit a two base and the game featured a late Boston rally.

Philadelphia Boston Palmer Dallas Ab.r.h.c Lewis Walker Gardner Scott Agnew Neers Shore Wotals Schauer Griffin Hooper McNally Hoblitzell Wittard McInnis Myers Connolly Nallin

Giants Retain Ten Game Lead In Race

New York Yankee clubs split a twin bill with Philadelphia on September 7 at home. In the opener Philadelphia led 5 2 after a late rally but New York answered with a 7 0 win in the nightcap. The pair left the Giants ten games ahead in the standings as Mayer pitched for New York and Lavender worked for Philadelphia.

G'Ants New York Philadelphia Phillies R.H.E. Philadelphia Lavender Killifer Benton Anderson McCarty R.H.E Mayer and Adams Perritt Rariden

Fans' association to host big ball

Quincy Fans association directors plan a forthcoming dance and entertainment to pay bills. Brenig and Smith of Highland Park donated the dance hall for the occasion. St Louis Browns beat Detroit 7 to 2 in the opening game of the final series as victory came in the fifth inning with a three-run burst.

Quincy Fans’ Association Brenig Mr. Smith Highland Park St. Louis Browns ST. Louis Detroit R.H.E. Detroit Boland Cunningham fPtanage Davenport Scevereid

Naps Rally Past Pirates in Ninth Inning Exhibition

In Cleveland on September 7 Honus Wagner misthrew Billings grounder and Torkelson doubled, lifting the Naps to a 2 to 1 win over Pittsburgh. Final score Pittsburgh 1, Cleveland 2. Batteries Evans and W Wagner for Pittsburgh and Torkelson and Billings for Cleveland.

Naps Pittsburgh Cleveland Honus Wagner Billings Torkelson R.H.E Evans W. Wagner

Trap Shoot Set for Sunday by South Side Boat Club

The South Side Boat Club Trap shooting association will hold its regular shoot at 2 30 Sunday afternoon on Front and Delaware streets. Events include five and ten third events, a 15 third for the W H Sturhahn first prize, and J L Klemme second prize percentage handicap. Final events are five and ten bird shoots for beginners with trophies and medals up for grabs. Field Captain David McCoy defends the Thomas Brown trophy and A F Odell medal. Officials include War ren Hartzell referee Elmer Mutz score clerk L M Rogers Robert Christ trappers Fred Luthin J Willing C Luthin.

South Side Boat Club Trap Shooting Association Front Delaware Streets W. H. Sturhahn J. L. Klemme Thomas Brown A. F. Odell David McCoy W. O. Cook George Feld Wilson Hughes Elmer Tellebuescher Robert Christ G. C. Osborn Edward Schu

Fort Wayne Backstop To Reds

J H Smith catcher for Fort Wayne Central League has signed a Cincinnati National League contract. He will be given a trial when the Cincinnati team returns Saturday.

Fort Wayne Reds Cincinnati J. H. Smith

Pay Respects To General Hann

Colonel Henry R. Reilly and staff of the 148th field artillery Illinois arrived Wednesday at Camp Mills and paid respects to Major General Mann at division headquarters.

Mineola N. Y Henry R. Reilly 148Th Field Artillery Ilinois Camp Mills Mann

Baseball scores from Western and American Associations

League standings show Joplin 4 Wichita 6. Denver 6 Hutchinson 8. Des Moines 6 Omaha 4. St Joseph Lincoln. Louisville 2-9-1. Indianapolis 1-6-2. Columbus 7-10-4. Toledo 5-7-1. Minneapolis 2-8-1. Milwaukee 3-8-0. St Louis and Chicago totals, two-base hits by Wolter and Snyder, Kilduff with a three-base hit, double plays and fielding notes included. Pitchers Hendrix Douglas Carter Doak Packard with time 2 06. Umpires O'Day Harrison.

Joplin Wichita Denver Hutchinson Des Moines Omaha St. Joseph-Lincoln Iain Louisville Indianapolis Columbus Toledo Minneapolis Milwaukee St. Paul Kansas City Douglas St. Louis Chicago Wolter Snyder Kilduff Deal Wilson Doyle Leslie Hendrix Donk Carter Doak Packard O'Day Harrison American Fepeeee Pet Boston Wee Coneeres Cleveland Eeeweee Detroit Enees New York Philadelphia Washington Te Ai Reese Hte St. Cincinnati . Louis Chicago Vee Brooklyn Pittsburgh Smith American National Miller Bost Phila St. L Chgo York Hornsby Cruise Paulette National Baird Tee Eklyn Lost York Wash N York Sores Bi Bost Pitts P Aeeaenas Ale Eens Flack Rf Kilduff Sara Reeee Walter Seas Asaae Schick C “Hendrix P Weersee Marriot Suscee Soo E Etene

Cubs Fall to St Louis as Cards Win Four Three

St Louis bunched hits in the fourth inning to defeat Chicago 4 to 3. All runs scored against Hendrix and Douglas who relieved him after one out. Chicago used two pinch hitters in the ninth inning but could not rally.

Chicago St. Lous St. Louis Hendrix Douglas

Charter Oak purse wins at Hartford with Ima Jay favored

Ima Jay won the Charter Oak purse for 2:12 trotters at Charter Oak park, beating seven in four heats. Peter June captured the Nutmeg purse for 2 year old trotters, taking the second and third heats after Echo Direct won the first. Other starters included Burleigh Girl American Girl and Miriam Guy, with best times around 2:10.

Hartford Conn Ima Jay Charter Oak Charter Oak Park Peter June Echo Direct Ma Jay Jay Mc Gregor Minnie the Acress Rythmic Ernest Wess Gabe Ehegeees Alma Forbes W.A. Snyder W. J. Leyburn Letanna S Anke Letah Fred Keyes Peter the Great-June Bellini Geers Galeton Ia Wells Peter Mozart Worthy Bingen

Army Balloon Seen by Clayton People

Early Wednesday a balloon was sighted south of Clayton traveling near the ground. No explanation emerged for its origin or destination. The article also notes family gourds and the exotic origins of watermelons and cucumbers.

Clayton Aliie Hiles Quincy E. C. Brown New York Fingland

Brown County Men Off to Camp Dodge

Brown County's first quota of men for the new national army left Hannibal at 4 PM on Wednesday for Moberly over the Wabash. Included were Henry D. Ritter of Mt. Sterling, Lewis W. Sides of Versailles, and Marvin D. Rigg of Heisman. The party departed Mt. Sterling earlier that morning, traveled via Bluffs, and received enthusiastic greetings at the station between trains.

Hannibal Brown County New National Army

Methodist Conference Opens in Richmond Missouri

The 101st session of the Missouri conference, Methodist Episcopal Church South, opened in Richmond. Rev. R. E. Goodrich preached the opening sermon. Bishop Hendrix led the Lord's Supper, Rev. C. O. Ransford was elected secretary with a 12 member staff. Special committees on general conference memorials and food conservation named. Luettzow, Lawson, and Allwell admitted on trial.

Richmond Methodist Episcopal Church, South R. E. Goodrich D. D St. Joseph Hendrix C. O. Ransford H. H. Luettzow Fayette B .L. Lawson Hannibal P. J. Allwell St. Charles

Meetings in Labor Temple Next Week

There will be 15 meetings in the Labor temple next week. Monday Tailors union No 180, Electrical Workers union No 67, Carpenters union No 1366 and Book Binders. Tuesday Cigarmakers union No 47 Beer Drivers union No 263 and Stone Cutters union No 3. Wednesday Bartenders league No 153 Building Trades council and Foundry Workers. Thursday Carpenters union No 189 and Team Owners union No 180. Friday Trades and Labor assembly Bricklayers union No 1 and Machinists union No 822.

Labor Temple Tailors’ Union Electrical Workers’ Union Carpenters’ Union Cigarmakers’ Union Beer Drivers’ Union Stone Cutters’ Union Bartenders’ League Building Trades Council and Foundry Workers Team Owners’ Union Trades and Labor Assembly, Bricklayers’ Union Machinists’ Union

Soldiers and Sailors Home Residents Move and Healings

Supt Andrew attended the old Soldiers and Sailors reunion in West Point and gave an address. Cottages 5 and 18 moved to cottage 22. cottage 12 resident Hovard hospitalized after fainting. Mrs Emma Stokes visited son R C Stokes in Coatsburg. Richardson couple left room in cottage 20. Mrs Richardson to visit children, he to cottage 12. Mrs H S Coward of Denver visits seeking admission but not eligible. Dowell and Lancry moving among cottages. cottage 22 resident Campbell improving. Policeman Miller helped Phil Link take corn and a musk melon to a crippled woman in cottage 22.

Andrew Old Soldiers’ and Sailors West Point McDaniels Hovard Emma Stokes R. C. Stokes Coatsburg Community Enterprise Kahoka Lancry Campbell Miller Phil Link Link Eighth Street

Valentine Girl and The Mystic Hour On Local Screens

Photoplays today feature eearen Clark in Valentine Girl Alma Hanlon stars The Mystic Hour with a tale of Guido an Italian artist who dreams a murder and discovers the deed done. Suspicion centers on a model and Margaret Buchana while Guido loves her and vows fidelity until truth and love triumph at last.

Eearen Clark Valentine Irl Belasco William Farnum Quincy Jack Gardner Alma Hanlon Savoy Wilfred Lucas Universal Weekly Frank Keenan Guido Ferari Guido Margaret Buchana Margaret

Burglar and the Lady closes Orpheum run at theater

At the Orpheum the closing bill The Burglar and the Lady by the Orpheum Players opened last night. Mr Williams chose the bill well giving each company member an equal chance. Miss Leone pleased. the cast did well. The house was unusually large with matinee Saturday and two farewell performances Sunday. Seats should be secured early for the final day.

Orpheum Players Orpheum Theater Williams

Empire Stop Lively Delightful Stage Hit at Empire

Empire presented Stop Lively to a sizable audience Thursday evening. The breezy musical comedy moved along every minute with bright songs and a clever female impersonation by Hal Johnson. Harriet Hosmer as Gloria delivered a strong “Joan of Arc” number and the chorus and principals were well handled. The show’s humor and setting kept the audience engaged throughout.

the Empire Hal Johnson Hal Harriet Hosmer Gloria Joan of Arc

Protest Reseting Planned

Bloomington unions plan to mobilize 1500 people for a Sunday September 9 protest in Springfield in support of the striking street car men. Union leaders announce the labor celebration and show of solidarity.

Bloomington Loomington Springfield

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