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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1911
Page
6
Washington routs Hiteman 12 to 4 before 600 fans on the local grounds. Leverich falters early but Pat’s defense and timely hits from Marnelle, Luke, and Rebek spark a rally. Ellis and Bagnell star for the visitors.
In a tense matchup, Marnelle and R. Marnelle produced two bases on hits while Rebek and George drove runs. Thompson drew three walks and a hit, Ellis and Engman made key plays, and after late scoring by Wallenbeck and Ducky the game ended with McCreight securing the final out as visitors prepared to catch their train.
Chicago R H and Washington vs Chicago Boston and Mitchell Blanding and Fisher face Ci cotte and Carrigen in Cleveland. Detroit R H E vs New York Lafitte and Stanage with Caldwell Blair and Sweeney. St Louis R H B vs Philadelphia Plank and Thomas with Hamilton and Stephens.
The story recalls Umpire Evans clashing with Kid Elberfeld in his first major league game. After Evans called Elberfeld out at first, Elberfeld threatened punch him, and Evans warned back. The crowd urged violence, but Elberfeld then tailed off, later becoming one of Evans's most agreeable players.
Richard Carlton Hoblitzell is highlighted as a standout first baseman for Cincinnati, noted for his left batting and right throwing. Once an unknown quantity, he rose to prominence after joining the Reds in 1909 at Atlanta, overcoming Chick Autrey in a tight battle for the position. He is described as one of the era’s best young players and a potential all time great. Previously a skilled football player in West Virginia, Hobby is twenty-two and already highly regarded in the league.
John Rabbit Burke, Columbia South Atlantic League center fielder, purportedly broke the world bunt and run to first record three times in three seconds using two stop watches. The prior mark by Thoney of Boston, set in Cincinnati in 1907, was 8 1-5 seconds. Burke also completed a 14 2-5 second circuit of the bases and won the long distance throwing event at the field day benefit for Columbia and Albany players.
French aviator Pierre Prier died in hospital after being shot by his pupil M. Hanot at the Hendon aerodrome. Hanot, who shot himself after the incident, also died soon after. Reports say heat may have driven Hanot to madness.
A blaze at the Hollywood Horse Association stables in Long Branch New Jersey destroyed more than a third of the facility used during the annual horse show. About 600 horses were housed there at the time of the fire.
The piece argues major league teams often overpay for minor league talent. It cites Bar ney Dreyfuss paying $22 500 for Marty O Toole and $7 300 and $2 500 for Bill Kelly to the St Pen club, plus other high prices by clubs like New York Boston and Philadelphia. It notes many such investments fail, with exceptions like Pitcher Alexander, bought for 3 500 and now worth far more, while giants like Brush and Comiskey faced mixed results.
World heavyweight champion Jack Johnson plans a string of soft defenses over the next year. He will face Cur ran in Dublin, Wells in London, McVey in Paris, and Lang in Australia, with purses ranging from 25 000 to 30 000 dollars each.
Connie Mack aims to regain Jack Knight from the New York Americans. Knight, initially fostered by Mack during high school, spent a year and a half with Mack before being assigned to the Eastern League.
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