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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1915

Page

6

Championship series to decide Three-I title in Moline

This afternoon at three o'clock in Moline the Moline Plow Boys and Davenport Blue Sox begin a seven game series to crown the 1915 Three-I champion. Davenport won the pennant. Moline won the second race. Managers name likely starters Gould or Scanlan for Davenport and Hod Eller or Oscar Graham for Moline. Admission 9 cents. grandstand extra as usual. Umpires to be named by President Tearney after lengthy meetings.

Moline O'Leary Golfalon Gould Scanlan Hughes Hod Roverning Lefty Scanlon Bert Graham Sox King Selby Ned Pettigrew Davenport Tearney Rajare Expresser Tikely Donnelly Raumfarten Ccub

Iron Company Sells Out in Ishpeming Auction

Ishpeming Mich Sept 16 An auction sale began today of the mines equipment and other property of the Pittsburgh and Lake Angeline Iron company The firm has decided to discontinue business Its mines have operated for half a century producing 9 000 000 tons of high grade ore

Iron Company Ishpeming Mich Pittsburgh and Lake Angeline Tron Company

Pittsburgh Shut Out Phillies in Overtime Scoring Flight

Pittsburgh defeated Philadelphia 9 to 1 as hits scattered through the game. Gibson singled then Cravath, advancing to second, contributing to the rally in the eighth inning. Mayer and Burns pitched for Pittsburgh while Kantlehner and Gibson handled Philadelphia.

Pittsburgh Phi Gibson Cravath Sierrer RUE Philadelphia Mayer Burns Kantlehner

Quin cy Speed Boys manager Castle heads to Chicago and Philadelphia

John F. Castle of the Quin cy Speed Boys departs on the Eli for Chicago then Philadelphia to spend winter. He will visit prospective world series contenders with the Phillies and call on Cubs president Thomas. Castle plans a Niagara Falls conference to coach Niagara University and will join his family in Philadelphia next week. He has not signed a contract but is favored to manage the team.

John F. Castle Quincy Speed Boys Eli Chicago Philadelphia Castle Phillies Thomas Cubs Wallie Galvin Cas Niagara Falls Niagra University Speed Rooys Shannon Weeys Lane’y. Mack

Harvard Teams Reach Semi Final in Intercollegiate Tennis

Philadelphia September 15 Harvard qualified two teams Yale one and Pennsylvania one for the semi final round of the doubles championship in the intercollegiate dawn tennis tour. Harvard Williams and Harte dominated their Dartmouth opponents, while Beekman and Harvey of Princeton fell to Rowland and Diston of Pennsylvania. Riker and Coffey of Yale beat by Corey and Riker. Edwards and Kennedy edged Caner and Curtis after losing the opening set.

Philadelphia Harvard Yale Pennsylvania Merign Wiliams and Harte Dartmouth Beekman Harvey Princeton Rowland Diston Pennsylvana Coffey Riker Weber Michigan State Champon Hopkins Blair Hunter Cornell Corey Caner Curtis Edwards Kennedy Penn Sylvvania

Vean Gregg Hurls for Boston and Shows Old Stuff

Boston defeats Chicago 3 to 1 as Vean Gregg hurls for Boston with strong support from early innings. J Collins and Blackburne key with hits, Gardner and Lewis contribute sacrifice plays, and Cady, Scott, and Hoblitzell played roles late. Umpires O Loughlin and Hildebrand. Time 2 08.

Vean Gregg Boston Cady Gregg Scott Chicago Sagoyene Oeves Blackburne J. Collins Collings Speaker Lewis Gardner Schalk Collins Wagner Scott Cand Hoblitzell Faber Gregy Gregg Ee Coyne O'Loughlin Hildebrand

Brenton Beats Senators in shutout by Brenton pitching

Brenton held Washington to four hits to blank the Senators as Cleveland collected six safeties. Harper and Gallia added two doubles and Evans and Roth produced sharp base running to push across five runs. Final score 5-0. Brenton and Egan pitched for Cleveland while Harper, Gallia and Williams played for Washington.

Brenton Senators Washington Brentort Cleveland Harper Gallia Evans Roth Egan Williams

Fielders Overcome Lead in St Louis Victory

In St Louis on September 45 Brooklyn started strong with two first inning runs on Myers bunt and a Magee liner misplay, but Watson shut out the visitors for the rest of the game as St Louis won 3 to 2. Final line shows Brooklyn 290000000 2 and St Louis 01010100 3.

Louis Brooklyn Myers Magee Vaughn Cooper Watson St.Louis

Willamette University inaugurates Dr Carl G Doney as president

Salem Ore Sept 15 with the fall term opening at Willamette University Dr Carl Gregg Doney assumes active duties as president Doney previously led West Virginia Wesleyan College in Morgantown notes suggest a welcoming ceremony and new leadership direction for the university and campus community

Eters Salem Ore Willamette University Carl Gregg Doney Doney West Virginia Wesleyan College

Red Sox Tigers set for final series as pennant race narrows

New York Sept 15 Boston Red Sox lead Tigers by two and a half games after Detroit won four straight from New York while Boston dropped a game to Chicago. Brooklyn moves into second in the National League as Phillies and Braves slip. The four day Boston series begins tomorrow with Detroit hoping to upset the pace and the Tigers aiming to stay within striking distance.

New. York Boston Red Sox Detroit Tigers Boston Red Sox Tigers New York Chicago Brooklyn Philadelphia Phillies Braves Superbas Detroit Philadelphia Nationals Pittsburgh

Hayes and Carlson Predict Three-I Race Winners

The article recalls Jim Hayes of Davenport and Mayor Carlson of Moline predicting triumphs in the Three-I race at the mid winter meeting. Red Faber has found a way to beat the Red Sox, allowing only one hit. The Boston staff is described as a regular army, with pitchers Wood Ruth Shore Foster Leonard Collins Gregg among others.

Boston Faber Red Sox Chicago Gregg Gileage Maines Aber H.O. Ace Murphy Collins BE. Collins Jackson Felsch Cf Weer Eraeere Blackburn al ‘Johns Schalk Ween E Faber Ab.r.h Hoblitzell Gainer Hooper Gardner Lewis Wagner Ruth Thomas ¢ Gregg P Leen Henriksen Jim Hayes Davenport Carlson Moline Red Faber Boston Red Sox Wood Shore Foster Leonard

Baseball pennant race heats up with Tigers in Boston

American league pennant race may be decided in five days as the Tigers invade Boston to face the Red Sox. Cobb and the Tigers could shake the standings, tying or challenging for the lead as Boston hosts Detroit. Phillies and Dodgers also see shifts while Oscar Shannon and Johnny Castle soak rain, and Phil Douglas shines with a three hit game after leaving his last club.

Tigers Boston Red Sox Carrigan Jennings Cobb Red Sox Oscar Shannon Johnny Castle Phil Douglas Cubs

Rivalry Told In A Muddle Of Baseball Plans

Local chatter centers on Minneapolis and St Paul in a heated battle for the American association post season. Gossipy talk mentions the Chivington wheel and a possible scramble to end ties as managers seek advantages. The piece notes the Federal league luring stars in winter but says many top players remain with O Bifold when season arrives.

Minneapolis St. Paul American Association Gonfalon Chivington Minne Paul Feds

Schulte's Homer Lone Run Sparks 2-team clash

Chicago beat Boston 1 0 as Frank Schulte lined a screen over right for the only run. Phil Douglass struck out ten in a three-hit, first-time Brave start while Umpire Byron clashed with Red Smith after the game. The incident followed Smith's series of disputed calls and comments on balls and strikes.

Chicago Byron Red Bill ‘James Boston Smith Orth League Tenet Baseball Braves Schmidt Maranville Snodgrass Frank Schulte Phil Douglass Brooklyn Names Ab.r.h.o.a Moran Ease Eveers AB. R.hlo Fisher Douglass

Rumored Baseball Lineup Features Star Players and Pitchers

A fragment lists positions and players in a potential lineup including Catchers Schalk Snyder, first base Saier Daubert, second base Collins, third Maisel, shortstop Chapman Maranville or Scott, left Cobb, center Speaker, right Jackson, with pitchers Alexander Mammaux Johnson and others.

Schalk Snyder Saier Daubert Collins Maisel Chapman Maranville Scott Cobb Jackson Alexander Mammaux Johnson

Braves Third Baseman Red Smith and Umpire Lord Byron Fistfight

The Chicago game ended with the Cubs winning 1 to 0. A fist fight occurred yesterday between Braves third baseman Red Smith and umpire Lord Byron during the proceedings.

Lord” Byron Red” Smith Braves Red Smith Chicago Cubs

Inspector Nolan Returns from Wide Fire Dept Inspections

Earl Nolan renowned fire department inspector and Associated Press operator has returned to the city after weeks of inspections spanning Oshkosh Saskatchewan Kalamazoo Kenosha Green Bay and other cheese country cities. He is notably upset at missing the St Louis arson exposure.

Earl Nolan Associated Press Oshkosh Saskatchewan Kalamazoo

Fast-Going Cobbs Take Yank Series

Detroit gained a full game on Boston by sweeping the four game series with New York, winning 4 to 2 as Chicago beat Boston elsewhere. The win left Detroit ahead in the season series 5 to 1. The game featured Dervell on the mound for New York with Botend Coveleski and Stanage behind him, while Caldwell and Nunamaker worked for Detroit.

New York Detroit Boston Chicago R.H.E Dervell Botend, Coveleski Stanage Caldwell and Nunamaker

Baseball scores from yesterday

National League results include Pittsburgh 1 Philadelphia 0 and Chicago 1 Boston 0. American League shows New York 2 Detroit 4 and Washington 0 Cleveland 5 with Boston 1 Chicago 3. Federal League reports St Louis 8 Brooklyn 2 and Pittsburgh 0 Baltimore 3 on wet grounds. No other games scheduled.

Pittsburgh Philadelphia Chicago Boston New York Detroit Washington Cleveland Kansas City-Newark St. Louis Brooklyn Baltimore

Baseball Scores Reported By City Associations

American Association results show Columbus 10 Minneapolis 13. Cleveland 6 Kansas City 1. Louisville 0 St Paul 2. Indianapolis 1 Milwaukee 3 with Q-1 noted for second inning and darkness and a seven inning game.

American Association Columbus Minneapolis Cleveland Kansas City Louisville St. Paul Indianapolis Milwaukee

Where They Play Today in Major League Matchups

Detroit at Boston. Chicago at New York. Cleveland at Philadelphia. St. Louis at Washington. Boston at St. Louis. Brooklyn at Chicago. New York at Pittsburgh. Philadelphia at Cincinnati.

Marines Sweep Shooting Meet at Seagirt New Jersey

The United States Marines dominated the Seagirt shooting event defeating New York New Jersey and the District of Columbia. Marines won the Big Dryden match by fifteen points and captured the Spencer Silhouette match at 1206 yards. Serg E S Mullahy topped the all comers event with 49 points amid a field including J W Hessian and Private Owen Smith.

New ‘Jersey Jersey Serg. E. S. Mullahy Marines J. W. Hessian New York

Pittsburgh shut out by Baltimore in 3 to 0 defeat

Pittsburgh fell 3 to 0 as Baltimore put up all its runs in the first inning on a pass, a fielders choice, and a single. Johnson was effective for Baltimore while Rogge was roughed up early. Final: Baltimore 3, Pittsburgh 0 with 4 hits and 2 errors.

Pittsburgh Baltimore Johnson Rogge Russells Barger Berry O'Connor

World Mark Established by Directum World Mark

Syracuse, Sept 15 Three notable pacers set or approached world and American records at the New York State Fair races. Directum I, widely praised, eased to a new world trotting mark of 2:02 and Peter Me tied a world mile pace record for a windshield-less mile at 1:56.34, while Peter Volo matched his own 2:02 state speed.

Syracuse N. Y David Shawn Cleveland Peter Me Peter Volo Thomas Murphy Directum - Ly Shaw America Peter Empire State Scott Murphy Prince Bronson Pop” Geers Chamber of Commerce Russell Boy Geers Derache Napoleon Deroche John Av Mc-Kerran Lady Grattan Bof Dod Atlantika F. CJ Dickerson Chandler Colorado North Siliko-Mar B. S Rustic-Patatenter Hal Boy B. G McMahon Aconite Cox Orboride Woolworth Ashlock Anna Carlana Peter Farren Ec Aya Peegies Lut Worthy B. Hk Br. G Graves Dick Watts Lettie Lee Lou Blossom The Guide Closkey Todd Texaple Directum I Ch. Hi Directum Eae Testia Q. Ters Peter Mc Br. H Peter the Peter the Great Napoleon Direct Walter Dirdet the Earl Junior Gr. H Lela Patchen Blk. m Snow Brett King

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Blue ‘Sox Eller Graram Him Bobh O'Leary Mulligan Keepping Bromwich Graham Meyer O’brien Wilson Scanton Mo Pall Ra Cs Te Philadel Urbiacon White Sox Maby Indians Sen ‘Ators Browns Bluejacket Wiltse Upham and Land Quincy Iowa Missouri Indiana Illinois F. H. Weems Sully Dodgers Ab. Gould Federal League O. B Bruins Inspector Nolan New Yorkers Philadelphia Oe A Mathes Bneis Ihe National League Cincinnati Garry Sergt. Mullahy Directum Adams County
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