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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1915

Page

6

Boston Hurlers Dominate Tigers In 7-2 Victory

Boston walls off Detroit as Leonard holds the Tigers to one hit through eight innings. Cobb homers in Fenway’s right field stands for Detroit’s only runs, while Boston pushes six runs in the first three frames off James. Roland relieves and tightens the game as tensions flare between the clubs.

Boston Tigers Detroit Red Sox Détroit Leonard Vitt Cobb Fenway Park James Jennings Roland

Indians Stop Philadelphia In Split Baseball Twin Bill

Washington report shows McCabe allowed five hits as St Louis beat Washington 20 to 0. Box scores list Agnew Boehling Ayers Mayer Dumont and Henry. In Philadelphia Cleveland won the first game 7 to 6 and tied the second 6 to 6 after a long battle. Richardson faced Mitchell and struck out eleven. Batteries and inning details noted for both games.

Washington McCabe St Louis Nmccabe Agnew Boehling Ayers -Mayer Dumont Henry Indians Philadelphia Cleveland Richardson Marshaltown Town Mitchell Morton Carter Coombe Billings Meehan Eccles Lapp

Dope and Umpires Stir Up Baseball Talk

The column riffs on muddled dope in Ab. Gould and Boston’s lead over Detroit, predicting the Blue Sox win with any pitcher. It notes Oscar Shannon awaiting major league draft news, Byron the umpire apologizing for bad calls, and playful barbs at Alexander the Great and William Directum for smashing records.

Ab. Gould Blue Sox Osear Shannon

New York Beats Chicago 3 2 Behind Home Run

New York won another game over Chicago by 3 to 2 when Baumann hit a home run in the fourth inning and a wild throw by Blackburne scored Cook and Miller. Murphy of Chicago drew seven bases on balls in the last two games, three yesterday and four today.

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Baseball notes from a bustling day in Boston and Brooklyn

Boston Braves split results yesterday tying one game and losing the other while Brooklyn won and the Phillies lost. Dodgers cling to an outside chance finishing behind Moran's Phils by about four and a half games. Wallie Galvin and Al Cummings depart for winter quarters, while Sphinx visits Davenport for chiropractic college and Wallie heads to Modesto California. Both plan not to walk to their destinations.

Boston Braves Brooklyn Phillies Dodgers Moran Phils Braves Wallie Galvin al Cummings The Speed Boys Sphinx Davenport Wallie Modesto Cal

Esler's overdue ride across Rockies sparks praise and worry

Reports describe Esler riding a motorcycle across the Rockies and other rugged terrain, overdue this week in Ouinsy. The note suggests he may be bringing his cycle back and notes that a capable shot should have many friends who could help.

Joe W Esler Rockies Great Divide Nebraska Ouin Joe i

McCabe Shuts Out Senators in Solid Showing

McCabe pitched a strong game for the Three-I club yesterday, allowing five hits and shutting down the Senators. He showed confident form and remained steady at the plate, drawing praise from Rickey despite a hint of collegiate reserve in his demeanor.

Tim McCabe Senators Rickey

Dodgers Beat Cubs in Doubleheader Opener and Battle Rays

Louis, Sept. 17. Louis beat Boston 1 to 0 in the opener of a doubleheader while the second game was tied 2 to 2 and called after nine innings. Doak faced Nehf as both pitchers held to four hits. Boardman relieved Meadows in the fourth and limited Boston to two hits. Gowdy was ejected in the sixth for protesting a strike decision. Miller exited with a side injury on a slide into second.

of Louis St. ‘Louis Boston Doak Nehf Boardman Winnipeg Meadows Inhintz Gowdy Quigley Miller Boston - Aes Louis Nehe

Dodgers Beat Cubs 7 to 5 in Chicago

Brooklyn bats early with five hits off Lavender in the third inning and draws a walk, a wild pitch, and an error to seize a lead. Archer and Good have two base hits, Stengel adds a three-base hit, while Chicago outhits but drops the game 7 to 5 with Lavender taking the loss and Pierce, Standridge, and Zabel relievers seeing action.

Dodgers Cubs Chicago Brookly Lavender Seine Cache Pierce Standridge Brooklyn Voice Chicago Veacee Ceceives Archer Good Kinsley Stengel Myers Cutshaw Wheat O'Mara Smith Zabel Ann Vin

German star pitcher turns trap shooter at local event

Lester German, formerly a star pitcher in the National League, yesterday shot 409 of 600 targets in a trap-shooting test. The crowd asked how he missed the remaining target, highlighting his accuracy and athletic versatility.

Lester 'S Yester

Davenport Is Craft Again Wins Battle

In St Louis on September 17 a pitching duel between Falkenberg and Davenport produced a 2 0 victory for St Louis over Brooklyn. Both starters yielded two hits, with Falkenberg and Davenport each reaching base twice. Batteries were Falkenberg Land Davenport Chapman. In Kansas City on the same date Packard pitched to earn Newark’s first loss in the series as Kansas City won 3 0. Newark tallied three early runs but could not overcome the flow of the game. Batteries Mosely Moran Rain den Packard Hasterly.

ST. Louis Falkenberg Davenport Brooklyn R.H.E. Brooklyn F.c Land Chapman Kansas City Packard Kansas City Newark

Pittsburgh Wins Late Rally Over Orioles in Narrow Game

Sept 17 Pittsburg reports a wine ning run in the ninth tied the score at 6-6 before Pittsburgh pulled ahead 6-4 over Baltimore. Conley and Owens pitched, with Jen and O Connor handling Pittsburgh bats as the game concluded in a tense finish.

Pittsburg

Bloomfield Cub Defeats Buffalo Federals In Tight Semi Pro Game

Bloomfield semi pro Cub team edged the Buffalo Federals five to four today. The scoring line shows Buffalo 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 1 4 and Bloomfield 1 0 4 0 0 1 0 5. Batteries Marshall Chase and Blair Gregory and Luke.

Bloomfield, Ta Bloomfield Buffalo ‘Federals RH. E. Buffalo Marshall Chase Blair Gregory Luke

Yesterday's National League Results Summary

Yesterday's National League games included St Louis losing 12 to 0 at Boston in a game ended by darkness after the ninth inning. Pittsburgh defeated New York 9 to 5 and Cincinnati tied with Philadelphia 0 to 5. Chicago trailed 5 to 7 in late play.

St. Louis Boston Pittsburgh New York Cincinnati Philadelphia Chicago

Baseball scores and standings snippets from Philadelphia to Boston

The page lists multiple city scores, including Philadelphia 6 Cleveland 3 in one game and New York 3 Chicago 2. Washington 0 St. Louis 9 and Boston 7 Detroit 9 appear among the standings. The second game is noted as called in the 10th inning.

Philadelphia Cleveland New York Chicago Washington St. Louis Boston Detroit

Pittsburgh and Baltimore finish 2 1 in tight clash

Kansas City edge Newark 3 0 while St Louis and Brooklyn play to 0 0. No other results listed. The schedule notes upcoming matches with teams in context of a broader league round.

Pittsburgh Baltimore Kansas City Newark St Louis Brooklyn

Second game seven innings under darkness in league outing

The reported game involving Louisville St Paul and Indianapolis Milwaukee descended into a rain affected contest with seven innings completed before darkness halted play. No further games were scheduled.

American “Association Louisville St. Paul Indianapolis Milwaukee

Where They Play Today in Baseball Scores

American League games feature Detroit at Boston, Chicago at New York, Cleveland at Philadelphia, and St Louis at Washington. National League matchups include Boston at St Louis, Brooklyn at Chicago, New York at Pittsburgh, and Philadelphia at Cincinnati.

Boston Detroit Chicago Washington New New‘ York Cleveland Philadelphia St.Louis

Garland Wins Metropolitan Junior Tennis Title

Charles S. Garland of Pittsburgh won the Metropolitan junior championship singles at the West Side Tennis Club on clay, defeating Louis Banks of Adelphi Brooklyn in straight sets 6-2 6-1 6-2. Rain postponed the doubles final.

Garland Forest Tills Charles S. Garland Pittsburgh West Side Louis MM. Banks Adelphia Madeny Brooklyn

Grimson Starts Passing at Harvard Camp

In Cambridge Massachusetts on September a Harvard football squad instruction in forward passing was given. Players were dismissed until Monday when scrimmage work begins.

Grimson Cambridge Mass Harvard

Moline Wins Second Game Of Series In Davenport

Davenport, Iowa Sept 17 Special Moline defeats Davenport 4 to 2 in the championship series. Poor fielding cost Davenport as five errors and seven hits failed to produce needed runs. Selby pitched well for Davenport but Moline's Graham contributed two hits and two RBIs. Tomorrow’s game moves to Moline with Wells likely to pitch for Davenport and Hughes with four hurlers available for Moline.

Hughes Warriors Davenport Iowa Abner Gould Daniel O' Leary Moline O’ Leary Eries Ralph Willis Oscar Graham Hughesmen Zenie Clayton Staley Graham Wells Bohen Billy Neal O'Leary Young Barnes

Cincinnati Wins Second Game With Errant Plays

Cincinnati defeats Philadelphia 2 to 0 as Stock Bancroft errors and Toney’s pitching dominate. Demaree and Burns versus Toney and Wingo. In Pittsburgh, New York loses both games to the Pirates 9-6 and 5-0 as Hill shines in the nightcap.

Cincinnati Stock Bancroft Toney Philadelphia R.H.E Demaree Burns Wingo

Opening football Contests Today on Pennsylvania Gridiron

The eastern intercollegiate football season opens with two games on Pennsylvania fields. Albright meets the Carlisle Indians at Carlisle, while Bucknell plays Bloomsburg State Normal at Lewisburg. Carlisle will start the year without coach Glenn Warner who is now coaching Pitt.

New York Pennsylvania Carlisle Albright College Carlisle Indians Lewisburg Bucknell University Bloomsburg State Normal School Glenn Warner University of Pittsburgh

Gate receipts seized in Kansas City suit over St. Louis Boston game

Deputies attached Boston's share of gate receipts for the St. Louis Boston Nationals double header in a $9,000 suit filed by the Kansas City association club. The claim seeks $4,000 for Bash Compton and $5,000 for non-delivery of two players Lawrence Gilbert and Richard Crutcher. tomorrow's receipts may also be seized to satisfy the judgment.

ST. Louis Boston Kansas City Association Boston Nationals Kansas City Bash Compton Lawrence Gilbert Richard Crutcher

Base Hit Shows in Off Gould Pitching

Two base hits by Koepping and Davis with three base hits by Davis highlight the game. Bases left on balls show Gould issuing one, Selby striking out four. A double play Bromwich to Koepping to Willis occurred. Time of game 1:45. Umpires Donnelly and Strouthers.

Detroit H.o.a-E. Bush Eel Witt Cobb Veach Faas Crawford Woae Burns Abe Young Kavanagh Stanage Saaaieee Baker James Leas Boland Esas Oldham Piteses Epet Boston AB R.H Ale Hooper Rf Beatty Lee Ae Speaker Ean Hoblitzel Lewis Sse Beeat Gardner Barry eRe Deeine Carrigan Fee Leonard P. Isbitee Habe Went Scott Hoblitzer Boland Oldham Witty Strick Ry? James Loughlin Hildebrand Ablash O.A.E TE Peta Strand Wosen Eae Evers Compton Fitzpatrick Magee Smith Connolly Egan Marano A Eden Géwd Beck Hyatt Wilson Enwe i Gonzales Enna Hornsby Meadows Rt Boardman St. Louis Besehess Hughes Miller Hornsby Beardman Boardman eTtack Koepping Davis Daven‘port Moline Gould Selby Bromwich Willis Donnelly Strouthers

Close at Syracuse ends week of racing with six tight races

Syracuse track closes after a week of fast action. Six well contested races capped a period of brisk competition.

Lizzie Brown Wins 2:09 Trotting Heat at Grand Circuit

Syracuse program closes with three amateur and three professional races at the state fair. Lizzie Brown, by The Bindsman, wins the 2:09 trot in 2:09% amid the day’s pacing and amateur wagons events, with Queen Abbess noted in 2:10 pace. Crowd and officials report multiple divisions and times, including 2:17 and 2:16 trots and 2:10 pacing in 3 in 5.

Take Abbess Syracuse N. Y A. H. Seeger A. J. ‘Furbush E .G. White Lizzie Brown Valentine Murphy Harry J.S Bik Tysony Ames Albingen McDonald Woodlawn M. (Jones

German Sets 500 Target Record At Atlantic City Shoot

Lester S German of Aberdeen Maryland broke the open class record with 500 targets 499 breaks at Westy Hogan shoot in Atlantic City The prior record of 496 held by Charles Newcombe and R Brun was surpassed F S Wright won the Atlantic City cup by defeating W H Wolstencroft 20 19 in shootoff Wright led amateurs with 493 breaks followed by Woolfolk Henderson 489 and Al Heil 485 Mrs L G Vogel led the women with 439 breaks

Atlantic. City Westy Hogan Lester ‘S.’German Aberdeen Charles Newcombe R. Brun F. S. Wright South Wales W.H. Wolstencroft Philadelphia Ee Woolfolk Henderson Lexington Wright al Heil Allentown L. G. Vogel Detroit

Baseball score line with pitchers and umpires noted

In the game Smith goes 12 in 7 2-3 with Rucker and Pierce on strikeouts. Smith has two hits while Lavender pitches. Umpires Byron and Orth preside. time of game 1 hour 56 minutes.

Smith Rucker Pierce Byron Orth

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