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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1915

Page

11

Braves and Dodgers Win Contests in Wide Spread Scores

Giants, Reds, Pirates, and Cubs also claim victories as Philadelphia edges Chicago 5 4 in a tense game. Notable hits include Schulte Williams Cravath for Philadelphia with Stock and McCarthy homering. Pitcher details note Hogg Vaughn and Lavender seeing action with various innings pitched and runs allowed. Umpires Quigley and O Day presided as the contest ran 2 hours 16 minutes.

Fist Hoggs Vaughn Philadelphia Chicago Schulte Williams Cravath Stock McCarthy Saier Mulligan Zimmerman McCarthy Williams Zimmermass Lavender Philad Ichia Ibéales Omer Demaree Chiago Sateen Adams Chawath Burns Lashes Wabrh Good Pe Schulte Zimmermai Saier Wee Archer Wee Hogg Pichor Surrey

Braves Beat Pirates In Tough Sept 25 Home Loss

Pittsburgh faded at home as Harmon was hit hard in the third and left for Mammiaux. Tyler also left after being hit in the same inning but Hughes came in to stop the scoring. Boston secured a 5 to 2 victory.

Braves Pirates Pittsburgh Boston Harmon Mammiaux Tyler Harel Hughes E. Moran Evers Compton Magee Smith Connolly Mardavius Whaling Byler Hughes, P PP. A Nwenaanas Ale Carey Johnston Liv Barney Hinchman Seee Wagner Viox Baird Coke Costello Gibson Collinson Mammaux Slattery P Blurphy Vetee Ss Gigson Moran Maranville Mammanux Gin Sgib oTle Kler Thadie

Daubert's Stick Beats Reds in Cincinnati 8 4

Brooklyn wins 8 to 4 over Cincinnati as Daubert hits a two bagger and Becca drives in five runs. Stengel and five runs contribute to the victory while three Cincinnati pitchers struggle.

Daubert Reds Cincinnati Brooklyn Paubert Becca Stengel

Yale Hands Maine 20 to 0 in New Haven

Yale easily defeated University of Maine 20 to 0 at New Haven on September 25. The Blue relied on line plunges and passes to build a solid lead before clean play tapered in the final periods.

New Haven Conn Yale University of Maine Maine

Baseball scoreline and pitcher changes at St Louis game

In St Louis Sept 25 Doak and Salles split duties as New York beats St Louis 5 to 3. Brainard was ejected for arguing from the New York bench. Salles relieved Doak in the fourth after four runs. Umpire Byron halted play briefly in the third.

Louis Doak York Herbert Joatsias St. Louis Strawnt Salles New York Byron Brainard Ize Sx Herbert Ang Doak, Sallee and Snyder

Penn Wins 7-0 Over West Virginia In Opener

Philadelphia Sept 25 University of Pennsylvania beat West Virginia 7 to 0 at Franklin Field on the season opener. A first period touchdown from a forward pass provided the margin as a warm day produced a cautious game. Attendance listed as 7000.

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Bayonet drill added to Fort Sheridan course

Bayonet drills were added today to civilian soldiers in the Fort Sheridan camp. A company at a time, volunteers jabbed and slashed at imaginary foes while officers criticized awkward motions and explained proper use of the weapon.

Chicago Fort’ Sheridan

Joie Ray Wins Mile at New York Athletic Club

Joie Ray of the Illinois Athletic Club Chicago won the one mile race from scratch at Travers Island during the New York Athletic Club games. He clocked 4 minutes 19 2-5 seconds, the feature event on the program.

New York New York Athletic Club Travers Island Joie Ray Illinois Athletic Club Chicago

Runners-Up Near End in Major Leagues Pennant Push

New York Sept 23 The week ending tonight left runners-up in both leagues with slim chances to overtake leaders. Detroit Tigers won two games while Boston Red Sox won one, cutting the American League lead to four and a half games from Boston. Philadelphia Nationals’ victory moved them within easy reach of clinching the race with a six and a half game edge over Boston. they need three wins in their remaining nine.

New York Septs Detroit Tigers Boston Red Sox Red Sox Tigers Philadelphia Nationals Boston Phillies

Serious Injuries in Football Contest

Oxford date line reports Ohio Northern University captain Frank C. Fike of West Unity Ohio was seriously injured with a brain concussion and remained unconscious after the game with Miami here today. Teammate L H Gardner of McLean Illinois suffered a broken ankle as Miami won 41 to 0.

Oxford Frank C. Fike West Unity Ohio Miami L.h.gardner McLean

Chicago Beats Brooklyn 12 Runs To 6 In Federal League

Chicago overwhelmed Brooklyn 12 to 6 as erratic fielding and weak pitching doomed the visitors. Upham was knocked out in the second, Wiltse relieved, seven hits off him, Finneran finished. Hendrix faltered after an 11-run lead, poor support hurt Brooklyn. In St Louis Buffalo game, St Louis won 10 to 4 behind seven later runs in a batting festival that moved St Louis within one game of the leaders. Batteries: Krapp Marshall Blair Crandall Hartley.

Chicago Brooklyn Upham Wiltie Finneran Hendrix Dean St Wiltse Land Fischer St.louis Kores St. Louis Buffalo R-Hle Krapp Marshall Blair Crandall Hartley

Smuggling Ring Nets Bulgarian Bordereau Case

In Toledo on September 25, Bulgarians were charged with smuggling. Authorities say 00 or more Bulgarians moved from Windsor to Detroit then Toledo. A Bulgarian man named Mike Tonoffa was arrested this afternoon by government officers after affidavits from some of the men transported were filed.

Toledo Windsor Detroit Mike Tonoffa

Newark and Pittsburgh Split Doubleheader In Pittsburgh

Newark and Pittsburgh split a doubleheader with Newark winning 4 to 2 in the first game and Pittsburgh taking the second 1 to 0. Rennsbach worked well for Pittsburgh in the opener, while Knetzer allowed only four hits in the nightcap. Batteries and line scores are listed for both games, with Reulbach, Rariden, Allen, Barger, Berry, O Connor aiding Newark and Kaiserling, Billiard, Hiely, and Knetzer contributing for Pittsburgh.

Pittsburg Newark Pittsburgh Rennsbach Knetzer R. HE Kaiserling R.H.E. Newark - Eda Reulbach Rariden Allen

Seniors Defeat Juniors In Scrub Football At Shannon Field

About two hundred fans, mainly Quincy High students, watched the Seniors edge the Juniors 6 to 0 in a last minute scrimmage at Shannon Field. The lone score came on a blocked punt recovered by Preece for a touchdown with the timer about to blow. Morris and Sinnock starred for the Juniors on defense while Bob Grieser leads the quarterback prospects for next Saturday’s opener.

Quincy High School Shannon Field Dickson Morris Stuart Heidbreder Lavere Morris Oval Preece Owas Lineberger Bob Grieser Sinnock Donald Best

College football scores from several campuses reported

A series of scattered college football results across cities including Philadelphia Cambridge New Haven Ames Williams Worcester Providence Syracuse Oberlin Hanover Carlisle New Brunswick Hartford Washington Bloomington Normal Davenport Decatur and Lawrence. Notable scores include Harvard 39 Colby 0 Yale 373? Maine 0 Rutgers 53 Trinity 274 Nevada? 0.

New Haven Yale University of Maine Lsington Transylvania College Onio University Ames—Ames Ellsworth Williamstown Williams Renstelaer Worcester Holy Cross Bates Hanover Dartmont Massachusetts Agricultural Carlisle Lebanon Valley State College Pennsylvania State Westminster New Brunswick Rutgers Albright Hartford Trinity Norwich Washington Washington and Jefferson Geneva Jacksonville Tif Jacksonville High Carrollton High Bloomington Hoopeston High Normal University High Paxton High Davenport Williams and Vashti Ambrose Decatur Decatur High Taylorville Lawrence Kan Haskell Indians Kansas Wesleyan Clinton Clinton High Farmer City High

Jack Barry May Not Play Again This Season

Boston Sept 25 Specialists who examined Jack Barry captain of the Boston Red Sox today announced that he may not be able to play again this season and possibly cannot participate in the world series. What Barry was thought to be an ordinary boil proved to be a carbuncle with serious implications for his season.

Boston Jack Barry Boston ‘Red. Sox Barry

Outsider Wins Straight Heats at Columbus Grand Circuit

Goldie C the outsider won the 2:18 pacing event in straight heats at Columbus on Friday’s program, with Nata Prime taking the special trot in straight heats. The pacing final stretched to five heats as Fleeta Dillon won the first two and Texas Jim surged to victory. purses were $1,200 for 2:18 pacing and $400 for both the special trotting and pacing events.

Columbus Grand Circuit Rac Ing Goldie C Nata. Prime Fleeta Dillon Texas Jim Will. Keenby Rhodes Thistle Patch Joe ‘Patcheneae Budd Elliott Br. G Ee Prodigal Geers Virginia Brooks Red Mike Prince Jolla Paren Nata Prime Sette Bascomb Wright Allerta McCarthy Willow Mack Ofinne Texas Jack Roch- Fleming I Fleeta Dillon Sidney Dillon L. Shuler Ross Keith Berr Hal

Chicago Takes Two From Philadelphia In Twin Bill

Chicago pitchers Benz and serviceable support shut down Philadelphia as Chicago won 8 to 1 in the opener and 5 to 3 in the second game. Weaver Fournier and Collins sparked the attack with timely hits and Jackson's sacrifice fly.

Philadelphia Chicago Benz Weaver Faber G. ‘Weaver

Baseball Scores From Yesterday's Major Leagues

National League results include Pittsburgh 2 Boston 5 and Philadelphia 5 New York 4. Cincinnati 4 Brooklyn 3 St Louis 3 Chicago 4. American League games show New York 5 6 Cleveland 6 1 and Chicago 8 5 Washington 1 3. Detroit 5 9, Boston 3, St Louis 2. Federal League reports: Kansas City Baltimore 2 games off due to rain. Pittsburgh 2 Newark 4, St Louis 10 Buffalo 4, Chicago 12 Brooklyn 6.

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Boston Red Sox Top St. Louis In Five Run Rally

Boston right fielder Foster held St Louis to four hits as the Red Sox scored five runs in the sixth inning aided by Severeid's ejection for protesting a call and Geis and Veach stars on offense. Washington split with openers Indians and Yankees. Sarrigans and Bengals noted in scattered strings.

Bengals Fick Geis Washington Indians Yanks Boston Trucis Red ‘Sox St.Louis Severeid Agnew Walker Foster Sts. Louis Lavan

Aviator breaks records at State Fair in Springfield

Art Smith the aviator closed the state fair with 17 complete perpendicular loops, then added two more. The fair, opened Sept 17, faced cattle and swine ban due to foot and mouth disease and poor weather, yet officials said profits matched last year.

Springfield Tih Art Smith Smith Board of Agriculture

Chicago Lady Arrested in Peoria Kidnaping Case

Mrs. Margaret Carlson, 22, was arrested in Chicago on a Peoria telegram charging her with kidnapping her fourteen month old son. She said she and husband Charles Carlson, once with a theatrical company, left the child with Mrs. Carlson’s mother in Chicago and that Mrs. Millman, a distant relative, took the child without parental permission to her home in Peoria.

Chicago Margaret Carlson Peoria Ol¢L

Ship In Distress Off Farallon Islands

An unidentified ship sent an SOS from the Farallon Islands area near San Francisco. The wireless operator picked up the call late tonight and then received a repeat message. The operator could not identify the vessel or establish contact.

San. Francisco O. S Ian Farallons Islands

Indians and Yanks Split in doubleheader

Cleveland and New York split a doubleheader with the visitors taking the first game 6 to 5 and the home club winning the second 6 to 1. Box scores show Cleveland 68 runs and New York 5 in the opener, and 4 to 6 in the nightcap.

New York Cleveland Vic Brenton Jones Mitchell O'Neill Pieh Brady Shawkey Schwert as / ROWE

Tigers Win Two as Weach Stars in Washington doubleheader

Detroit swept both ends of a doubleheader in Washington, winning 5 to 4 and 9 to 3. Stanage homered and drove in runs in the opener, while in the nightcap Detroit totaled fifteen hits including a Stanage home run with two on. Galla and Harper struggled for Washington as DuMont and Henry pitched for Detroit.

Washington Detroit Todag Danis Gat Weach Gallia Harper Tigers Stanage Dumont Bughling Henry Ruise Gees Fance Galfia

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