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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1907
Page
18
Hustling manager Joe Cantillon faces the New York Highlanders with a refreshed Washington team. Falkenberg or Graham likely to start, with Blanks...ship behind the plate and Hickman at first. Cantillon presses no sociability on the field and demands disciplined, early effort from day one.
Boston balks at trading Stahl without first base replacement while Cantillon negotiates for Unglaub or Jones. Washington and Boston pursue a Stahl deal amid league politics as Griffith hails from Baltimore with Keefe and other youngsters in spring camp. Umpires named for opening series. Hardy trade may bring him to Baltimore.
Washington Fest Philadelphia April 10 Fletcher John O Connor a new Athletics recruit from Poughkeepsie is dangerously injured with a concussion from a bunt in a Woodbury New Zealand game last Saturday. He attempted a bunt the ball pulled up the bat and hit him behind the ear knocking him down later he hit a two bagger and finished the game. Sunday morning he was not well and physicians found a blood clot on his brain.
Special to The Washington Post from St Louis April 10 The White Sox open the season tomorrow against the Browns with Altrock favored to start if weather permits Doc White may be chosen. Manager Jones says the American league will be the hardest fought with no weak clubs and Cleveland and New York cited as the toughest. The Sox in good form expect a fast game Berney Petty or Harry Howell to start for Chicago while Joe Yeager will cover second for St Louis against left handed pitching by White or Altrock.
Philadelphia April 10. Weather will decide the opener between the Athletics and the Beaneaters. Ground at Twenty-ninth Street and Columbia Avenue is nearly ready. Mayor Reyburn to throw first ball. Politicians and officials expected. Manager Mack to shuffle lineup with Cross at short and Hartzel batting after him. Pitchers to be Young and Waddell.
Detroit and Cleveland prepare for the season opener at Bennett Park under cool steady weather with an expected crowd of about 10 000 if temperatures rise. Jennings declares it is their game while Lajoie forecasts breaking opening day hoodoo as Ty Cobb vows to play for Detroit. Hess or Jos a may pitch for Cleveland and Maltin or Slever for Detroit with Liebhardt and Witley as backups if weather stays cold.
Special from The Washington Post Chicago April 10 The Cubs prepared for tomorrow's game against the St Louis Cardinals with likely good weather though rain is unlikely The lineup excludes Schulte and Tinker due to injury and recent surgery Newton Randall from Denver will start in right field Artie Hoffman shifts to short field Fromme to pitch for St Louis and Lundgren for the Cubs
Cincinnati fans await the National League opener at League Park as the Reds face the smoky Pirates in Pittsburgh. Special to The Washington Post reports broad national excitement and local fever in Cincinnati, with weather noted as cold and attendees eager for baseball's first spark of the season. A foot care advertisement interrupts the piece, promoting Allen’s Foot-Ease for comfort in shoes.
Managers Hanlon and Jones refused to risk pneumonia or the grip and cancelled the final spring exhibition against the White Sox. Pirates owner Fred Clarke skipped outdoor practice and held a team meeting at the Havana Hotel. The Reds practiced lightly indoors while the Red Hemds did little beyond running on the field.
New York April 10 Officials at the Polo Grounds worked all day to clear snow for the opener with Philadelphia tomorrow. A 1:30 PM gate opens for a parade and events before a 4 PM start. Giants may field Jones or Taylor on the mound while Sparks or Pottinger starts for the Phillies.
Boston reports rain and snow since Sunday casting doubt on tomorrow's National League opener with Brooklyn in Boston. Official call not yet made but likely to be announced Friday morning. Doveys form a stronger team this year under new management, boosting prospects despite pending decision on game status.
Atlanta, Ga April 10 opened the Southern League season by defeating Montgomery 1 to 0. Batters Zeller Emleh Walker Hansen, umpire Rudderiam Rint. Time 60 minutes. Also Shreveport won 4 to 1 over New Orleans in the tenth inning. Birmingham beat by Johnny Dugan-pitched Birmingham loss. Little Rock defeated Memphis 5 to 3. Umpires listed as Carruther and Zinmer. Time about 1 hour 16 minutes.
Savannah defeats Augusta 7 to 4 as Cumminger struggles and fielding errors aid the locals. Hoff excels, a close third-base throw disrupts a potential score. Also notes Jacksonville and Macon wins in the same league with Sitton’s pitching and Charleston’s defense producing decisive results.
In Baltimore on April 19 the Western League club led the New York Americans 9 runs to 3 when rain halted play after the fifth inning. The score stood 29 hits 2 errors for Baltimore, with New York errors and pitching by Hatteckes Hughes Castielon Thomas Haltmore Bartley Byers noted.
Yale baseball cancels tomorrow's Tufts game and did not play Fordham today due to the storm. They expect the field ready for Brown on Saturday. Coach Lush, recovering from eye injury, reports he will be able to return Saturday and his sight remains saved. In boxing news Billy Whistler defeats Young Mack in ten rounds at Broadway Athletic Club, outpointing and out sparring his opponent with neither showing distress.
George Washington University fell 6 to 2 to North Carolina on a frigid day. Weather hurt GWU with many errors and injuries as Hester relieved Carr and Thompson pitched well for UNC. scorers: Rogers Hamilton Raney Story Fountain Hester and Dayte.
The Dartmouth Goupee baseball squad visits Georgetown for a first appearance in this city, with Skillen returning as captain and Southbound form hoped to surpass last year’s Northern trip win. Devine counters for Georgetown as Dartmouth aims to continue recent rise in collegiate play. game set for 4 o'clock, then Georgetown heads to Charlottesville to face Virginia.
Maryland Agricultural College baseball team defeated the Technical High School club of Washington by 19 to 0. Reichard pitched for the locals, allowing six hits while Jarrel kept the Tech batters from scoring with six hits off him. Scoring by innings shows Technical 0 and M A C 19 with Reichard Brewster Cepeseanny and Intral contributing on the mound and at bat.
The Wylscopal High School of Alexandria won its eleventh straight baseball game yesterday by defeating Baltimore Polytechnic Institute in a seven inning contest. Lile, Episcopalians' third baseman, hit a first inning home run with the bases loaded. Umpire MrJoy Kensington Baseball Team and Kensington Athletic Association figures appear in the report, with plans for Dec oration Day games and a potential management shift for Kensington.
Philadelphia April 10 Robert Torrey former Penn center chosen head coach for next season Smith and Lamson backfield linemen from last year will be his assistants Dr Garl Whcitars will be chairman of the advisory committees Opening Game Postponed High school baseball schedule moved up one week Technical Central game set for April 16 not April 12
Dartmouth defeats Virginia 4 to 3 in a chilly exhibition baseball game. Pitcher Bitten scattered Virginia hits while Skillen shut down bases occupied, Holt’s one hand catch stands out, and Holt’s double plays aid the win. Dartmouth faces the Navy next.
Navy defeated Virginia Military Institute 8 to 3 at Annapolis in cold weather. Navy took charge in the third inning with four runs on one hit, aided by errors and bases on balls. VMI rallied in the fifth for two unearned runs on walks and steals, but Navy held on for the win behind strong pitching and key defensive plays.
The Agriculture club, defending District champions and top amateur team, withdrew from the Departments League over disputes on dates and officiating. Officials fear the league’s fate without the Aggies, who plan to play independently in a Washington series to showcase their strength.
In the Navy Yard Bowling League at Capitol HMI alleys the B M Shop defeated Foundry two games. McIntyre led with consistent scoring. Navy Yard standings show Waterboro Eitehfelt totaling 263 in the night’s games and 669 for the series.
The Temple Baseball League of four teams the Utopians Octagons Phoenix and Urperials opens Sunday on Brentwood Md new grounds. Past season failures due to poor grounds prompted reformation with prizes including two silver cups a pennant and individual awards.
The national baseball commission ruled that unless St. Louis or Boston pays Sandow Mertes 4000 by tomorrow he becomes a free agent. Mertes was transferred from St. Louis to Boston with a 4000 salary, but Boston offered 2400. If no 4000 contract is tendered, he may sign with any club. Henry Pattee of Brooklyn is reinstated without penalty for missing last season due to college work.
The tug Tormentor towed from Newport News to Pawtucket rescued five crew aboard the barge Leads H. St. John after it sprang a leak off Barnegat in a heavy westerly gale. The barge William D. Brock of New York sank with 15 tons of coal aboard. Captain McLeod commanded the Tormentor.
Special to The Washington Post reports Scarlet fever broke out in the Tombs today after Clarence Berry a tunnel digger from Degnon McLean Contractors fell ill. Quarantine may be ordered, fumigation began at Willard Parker Hospital, and crowding worsens risk of disorder. Warden Flynn asks keepers to halt new admissions until space is available as 131 to 150 boys await trial in the over crowded facility.
Shanghai reports the reorganized Chinese navy will have bases on Chang-chow Island Misotae group Chusan archipelago and Taiwan Island. The plan calls for 12 million mele yearly to build moderate armored cruisers nine torpedo boat types and a dozen submarines.
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