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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1917

Page

5

Wild Leibold throw sinks White Sox in ninth inning

In Philadelphia on September 20, a late miscue by Leibold with two outs in the ninth let Palmer score and give the Phillies a 2 to 1 win over Chicago. McInnis and McAvoy had produced the earlier Philly tally, while Seibold and Collins figured in Chicago's late rally.

Philadelphia Leibold Chicago McInnis McAvoy Seibold McMullin Collins Witt AB. R.H.C.A.E. Leibold Rf McMullen Sea Jackson Felsch Gandil Weaver T Schalk c Teen Cicotte A. R.H.O Ale Jamieson Grover Roche Pamer Strunk NicInnis Ewnee Gene Johnson Collins Weaver Cicott

Browns Lose To Senators In Washington Victory

Washington defeated St. Louis 6 to 4 in the second game of the series. Groom and Johnson were hit hard as St. Louis scored in the first, and Washington added runs in the seventh. Batteries: Groom and Severeid for St. Louis, Johnson and Ainsmith for Washington.

Browns Senators Washington St. Louis Groom Johnson H.le Severeid Ainsmith

Club standings in American Association and Western League

In the American Association a doubleheader shows Minneapolis 10 17 5 beating Toledo 7 10 2 and Minneapolis 4 12 3 losing to Toledo 6 1 4. Other tallies list St Frans 8 12 93, Columbus 9 16 35, Milwaukee 11 10 0, Indianapolis 4 10, Kansas City 4 12 60, Louisville 2 5 7. Western League notes Joplin and Hutchinson both show 2 games.

American Association Minneapolis Toledo St. Frans Columbus Milwaukee Indianapolis

Pittsburgh Breaks Even With Boston

Pittsburgh and Boston split a doubleheader with Pittsburgh taking the first game 2 to 1 and Boston winning the second 6 to 4. First game box shows Barnes and Tragesser with Jacobs and Fischer handling duties. second game lists Allen, Ragan, Scott, Tragesser, Jacobs, Evans, Grimes and Schmidt.

Pittsburgh Boston R.H.E. Boston Barnes Tragesser Jacobs Fischer Rw.e. Boston Allen, Ragan Scott and Evans Grimes Schmidt

Coveleskie Stifles New York as Cleveland Wins 2–0

Coveleskie held New York to one hit in a 2–0 Cleveland victory. Earlier, Cleveland beat New York recruits 5–0 in six innings. Scoring details show Cleveland at 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 and New York 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1. Batteries were Coveleskie ONeill for Cleveland and Love Small Wood Nunamaker for New York.

New York Coveleskie Maisel Cleveland R.H.E. Cleveland Coveleskie and O'Neill Love, Small, Wood Nunamaker

Cure Catarrh with S S S blood remedy claim

An ad extols S S S as a blood remedy for catarrh, arguing local sprays fail to cure. It says catarrh is a blood disease from germs and details how S S S cleanses blood, strengthens the system, and prevents lung complications. It invites readers to write the Medical Director for free advice.

S. S&s SWIFT Swift Laboratory Atlanta Adv Piles Renee Opera Strohl Vine Philadelphia Quincy Stampshire St Sterna

Detroit Sweeps Doubleheader With Boston 5-2 and 1-0

Detroit wins both ends of a September doubleheader against Boston. In the opener Shore pitched well for Boston but eight errors hurt, as Detroit takes 5-2. Veach triples and Heisman sac fly highlight a 1-0 second contest in a pitching duel between Davis and Mays.

Boston Detroit Shore Veach Heisman Davis Mays R.H.E James Stanage Pennock Cady

Thirty Report For Football Practice At St Francis

Football practice at St Francis college is underway as students vie for eleven positions. About thirty showed up, with Carl Merkel likely to return as coach and Ralph May serving as captain. Newcomers include former high school stars, signaling improved team speed this season.

St. Francis College Carl Merkel Ralph May

Cubs Trim New York In Close Game 4 3

New York closed its National league season in Chicago with a 4 to 3 defeat. Merkle hit a homer in the third after Zeider was thrown out stealing, giving the Cubs the lead. Anderson held New York hitless until the seventh, when a single and miscues produced the winning run. Batteries: New York Sallee Anderson and Rariden Chicago Vaughn and Elliott.

Chicago New York Zeider Merkle Anderson Sallee Sallee, Anderson and Rariden Vaughn and Elliott

Quincy High School Defeats Alumni 12-0 In Local Grid Clash

Quincy High School beat the Alumni 12 to 0 at the new Fourteenth and Jersey field. Earl Farrar scored two touchdowns, with no goal posts yet so extra points were not possible. The game featured strong line plunges by McDanial, Farrar’s end run, and a fumble recovery that sparked late action as Quincy held on for the victory.

Quincy High School Fourteenth Jersey Streets Earl Farrar Quincy Brazelton William Best McDanial Memphis Farrar High School Far- Tar Bill” Best Doss Albright Q. HW. S McKinney Gore Albright Heidbreder Gealsten Potts Vansteel Bak Cde Ieee Doss Best Cee En L. T Boswell Menke Tee Bal R. H Winters Weisenborn L. H Johnees McDanial Eaton

Indianapolis Wins Pennant in American Association Race

Indianapolis clinched the American Association pennant as Louisville and St. Paul tied for second when the season ended. A post season series was announced against the International League champion Toronto. Game one will be in Toronto on Tuesday September 25.

Indianapolis Chicago Louisville St. Paul Toronto

Western stars and comedies on 2 reel releases

Harry Carey stars in Cheyenne's Pal a two reel Western drama. Herbert Rawlinson and Neva Gerber lead Caught In The Act a two reel comedy. Ruth Stonehouse headlines Dare Devil Dan a Victor Comedy. Eddie Polo and Priscilla Dean appear in The Gray Ghost episode No 4. Cody Road Yellowstone Park Seeing Western America shows.

Harry Carey Herbert Rawlinson Neva Gerber Ruth Stonehouse Eddie Polo Priscilla Dean Cody Road Yellowstone Park America Star the Ancre Belasco Emily Stevens Princess Catherine Calvert Universal Weekly Savoy Nat Goodwin Wall Street Gem Ed Coxen Lizette Thomas Cheyenne Pal Cady Road Quincy Gladys Coburn Billy

Photoplays at Princess Belasco and Colonial Today

The Princess features House of Cards with Catherine Calvert and Frank Mills showing today and tomorrow, a melodrama about idealism, marriage, a neglected child, and renewed love after family hardship. At the Belasco The Slacker stars Emily Stevens, with a replica of the Star Spangled Banner flag recalling Fort Henry. Also listed are The Grey Ghost Episode 4 with Eddie Polo and Priscilla Dean, and other short acts by Detzel & Carroll and The Three Melody Girls.

House of Cards Catherine Calvert Frank Mills Ethel Howard Mannering Louise Belasco Metro Emily Stevens Belasco Theater Francis Key Fort Henry Baltimore United States Ola Chay

Wait For the Finish at Orpheum with Page Hack Mack

The Orpheum presents Page Hack and Mack in a sensational novelty act titled Wait For the Finish featuring hand to hand balancing and acrobatic feats. The trio performs head to head numbers and a new playlet Back to Elmira, praised for originality and clever storytelling.

The Orpheum Page Hack & Mack Quincy Elmira

Hutchinson Wins Flag in Western league playoff

Hutchinson Kansas defeated Joplin 2 to 0 in the third straight playoff game to clinch the Western league pennant for the first half season. Pitcher Big Bob Wright yielded only three hits in six days of work. Faultfinding is unlike charity, yet it usually begins at home.

Hutchinson Kas Joplin Big Bob” Wright

Germans Control Mexican Mines

Germans mining companies extend control over large mining interests in northern Mexico investing millions in silver lead coal and copper mines. American mining men holding in Mexico declare continued involvement and profits.

EL Paso Sept Mexico

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