Fast Games Highlight Quincy's 1915 Season Sendoff
In two of the season's fastest games at Shannon field Quincy shut out 1-0 in seven three-run innings and 1-0 in five innings, with Sphinx Cummings starring for the Castlemen. A torn hamstring scare sidelined Charley Jackson but AL Cummings held the foes to four hits as Quincy split the twin bill, while optimism rose for a rallying finish to 1915 despite errors late.
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Davenport Dominates Pitching In St Louis Victory
Davenport threw a near no hitter against Chicago days ago and then a two hit no run effort vs Newark aiding St. Louis to a 6 to 3 win. Scoring notes show Newark’s late runs and Davenport’s strong showing with Chapman behind the plate.
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West Coast leads in West vs East tennis series in New York
California players widened the West lead at Forest Hills by winning two of three singles and a doubles match at the West Side club. Theodore Pell beat Thomas Bundy in five sets, Maurice McLoughlin defeated Karl Behr, and Johnston Griffin won the doubles to push the Pacific coast total to seven wins to two for the East, with Saturday’s matches still to come.
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Los Angeles
Rain Delays Davenport Rockford Game in September
Weather halts scheduled Davenport at Rockford contest as rain washes out play on September 10, delaying the matchup and leaving teams awaiting a rescheduled date.
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Freeport Moline game postponed by rain at Freeport
At Freeport, too, the Freeport Moline contest was delayed due to rain. Officials could not confirm a rescheduled date as weather interruptions disrupted the schedule.
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Gibbons and McFarland Ready for 40 Round Title Bout
St Paul’s Michael Gibbons faces Chicago’s Patrick McFarland in a ten round no decision match at Brighton Beach Motordrome. The purse totals $32,500 with McFarland set to receive $17,500 and Gibbons $15,000. Referee is Billy Joh. 147 pounds at 8 o clock.
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Semi Pros Hold Brooklyn Nationals To Tie
The Brooklyn Nationals and the Rail Lights, a railroad semi-professional club, played to a scoreless tie before darkness halted play in Toledo. Only 36 faced Baxter, with seven reaching first. Final score: Rail Lights 3, Brooklyn 0. Batteries: Coombs Dell Appleton Wheat Baxter Woods.
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Lost Watch or Parasol Ad Appeal in The Whig
A fragment notes that locating a lost item such as a watch or parasol may be aided by placing a lost ad in The Whig newspaper. The message urges readers to telephone their lost items for insertion in the paper’s notice column.
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Rushing Them Through in Short Games and Player Moves
In a fast paced set of last games Frank Donnelly kept players moving while crowds stayed light. The opening series on Thursday ran 90 minutes, the first contest 73 minutes, the second 38 minutes, a new time record on the Tearney wheel. Nick Kahl leaves the Quincy team to join his wife and children, with hopes of future club leadership. Archie Hill heads home to Minneapolis as a top sales man, noted for his sharp wit and hard work, and Louie Trotter emerges as a young shooting phenom replacing questionable depth.
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Gibbons McFarland clash sparks fan debate in season wrap
In a heated preview, fans discuss Michael Gibbons versus Patrick McFarland in a forthcoming bout. The piece notes Postseason odds, team travels to Peoria, and predictions from Hughie Fullerton. Also covers Ty Cobb, Al Cummings, Nick Kahl, Jesse Barnes, and Braves notes.
Billings Recalled by Cleveland Indians From Minor Club
Josh Billings, ex Quincey catcher, is recalled by the Cleveland Indians from the Americans association club in Billings. He reported to the major club after being sent home Thursday. The racing jockeys Tommy Murphy and Pop Geers are split in dominance this season with each winning what the other lacks.
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Dave Davenport Keeps Dominating In Ring Rounds
Dave Davenport shows relentless defense in recent outings, allowing no clean hits in his last two battles. Despite critics, his form signals a rising contender status and potential future title shot opponents must fear.
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Devil
Unnecessary Boost Sparks Manager Retention Talk
A discussion proposes keeping Johnny Castle as manager at Quincy club if one exists in IMIG, signaling possible leadership continuity though the matter is deemed unnecessary with reference to Oscar.
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Braves Split With Pirates in Ten Inning Win
Barnes hurled for the Braves as they split the doubleheader with the Pirates. The World Champions won the second game in ten innings after dropping the opener. The pitching held Pirates to one run in extra innings while Braves offense produced late.
Red Sox Fall to Pirates in Opening Game Showdown
Boston loses 8 to 1 in the first game of a doubleheader at Pittsburgh as Nehf and Barnes struggle. Adams shines briefly. In the nightcap Pittsburgh edge Boston 3 to 2 in ten innings with Rudolph delivering key moments.
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Cincinnati Beats St Louis in Final Game of Season
In St Louis Cincinnati finished the season by taking today’s game 7 to 1. Lear was in great form allowing only three hits. Batteries: Lear and Wingo for Cincinnati. Meadows Lamline and Gonzales for St Louis.
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Lillian 7 Wins at St Paul Stake Preview
Hamline Minnesota September 16 The Great Western race day drew a large crowd with several events. Results include 2:12 trot purse 1000 Alice Arionson Governor Mason second Lucy Patchen third best time 2:13 2:21 trot St Paul purse 3000 Lillian T won King Dillard second The Counterpart third best time 2:21 4 3 year old purse 600 Ebenezer won Woodpatch second Alex Merriman third best time 9 12 4 free for all pace purse 1000 Braden Direct won Walter Cochato second Dem Densmore third best time 2 06 34 2:18 trot purse 1000 Guy Nixon won Miss Pinkerton second Roan Roy third best time 14 14
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Batter Pay Asked in London for Midshipmen
London reports frequent pleas for better payment for midshipmen as newspapers argue a lad risking his life and serving as a ship officer should be self-supporting rather than expected to be funded by others.
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Shannin Outwits Johnny Over Manager Decision
Shannin proves shrewd as he avoids losing a manager like Johnny, emphasizing strategic choices in leadership. The remark frames Shannin as too wise to let a capable manager slip away, highlighting managerial value and decision making.
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Oscar the cat finds humor in rainy night observations
Oscar notes a funny moment in last night's rain and says it cost him nothing. The feline has endured much rain this year and jokes he is almost driven to drink, reflecting a weary, humorous animal sentiment.
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Ruth Has Made Men at Mercy Except in Two Innings
New York and St. Louis split a postponed game won by the visitors 8 to 1. Recruit Vance, from St Joseph, started his first game for New York and impressed, but the team could not hit. Batteries Hamilton and Severeids Vance and Krueger.
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Pittsburgh beats Boston 8 to 1 in opener
National League results show Pittsburgh defeating Boston 8 to 1 in the first game. A 10 inning second game ends Pittsburgh 2 Boston 3. St Louis loses to Cincinnati 1 to 7, and Philadelphia tallies 7 over New York 3. No other games scheduled.
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Baseball Scores A L East St. Louis Triumphs
American League results list New York 1 over St Louis 3 Cleveland 6 over Detroit 2 Boston 7 over Philadelphia 2. no other games scheduled.
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Federal League scores: Kansas City 1 Buffalo 3
Brooklyn 2 Pittsburgh 0 and St Louis 3 Newark 0 reported for the Federal League with Kansas City and Buffalo, and Brooklyn and Pittsburgh results noted. The brief box scores show Buffalo defeating Kansas City and Newark losing to St Louis.
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Baseball scores from Columbus and surrounding games
American Association results show Columbus beat St Paul 2 to 1 in ten innings. Indianapolis fell to Kansas City 3 to 1 with Kansas City scoring all runs in five innings. Louisville defeated Minneapolis 7 to 5 while Milwaukee and Cleveland postponing due to rain.
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Where They Play Today Three I Baseball Schedule
Three I action lists games for today with Quincy at Peoria Rockford at Davenport Freeport at Moline and Bloomington idle.
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Need Larger Quarters in London Bankers Clearing House
London report notes the bankers clearing house in a court off Lombard Street has outgrown its space. Forty years ago about fifty men handled daily tasks, now about fifty stay busy from morning till night amid the roar of two hundred mechanical reckoners at high speed.
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Indians Beat Cobbs in Cleveland Victory
Cleveland defeated Detroit 6 to 2 as pitching by James and Coveliskie faltered. Detroit totaled seven hits while Cleveland scattered theirs. Batteries were Blepfer with O Neill for Cleveland and James with Coveliskie for Detroit.
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Southern Girl Plays Fine Golf Sets Record
In Chicago at Onwentsia club Miss Alexa Stirling of Atlanta, the southern champion, set a record for long distance golf by taking Mrs. C. H. Vanderbeck to the 22nd hole before losing in the semi finals of the women’s national tournament. Vanderbeck’s victory earned a final against Mrs. W. A. Gavin of England, who had eliminated Ernestine Pearce, Chicago’s last contender.
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Brooklyn Beats Pittsburgs 2 to 0 in Federal League
Brooklyn defeated the leading Pittsburgs 2 to 0 as Jim Bluejacket held the visitors to no hits. Final score: Brooklyn 2, Pittsburgh 0. Batteries: Barger and OConnor for Pittsburgh, Bluejacket and Land for Brooklyn.
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Buffaloes Cup Opens Series With 3 1 Win
Buffalo defeats Kansas City 3 to 1 in the opening game of the series. Hofman and Chase hit doubles, aiding two first inning runs via Meyer. A sixth inning score followed Loudert's walk and steal. Engle had a key single. Batteries: Bedient and Allen for Buffalo. Maia Johnson Henning Engeroth for Kansas City.
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