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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1907
Page
16
Local baseball report notes a rough third with Fang team Hughes and Cantillon on the mound. Gotham hitters delivered timely hits and Orth supplied solid support, while missed sacrifice plays hurt Cantillon. Locals fought hard but luck and execution kept them from a comeback.
Weather outlook predicts fair and warmer with several games on tap. National Park crowd sees New York defeat Washington 3 to 0 as Griffiths Chicago crew impresses, with strong defense from Keeler and Conroy and shaky Washington bunting.
Reportable scene at the gate as Isinow Hughes and Cross are hit by pitches. Umpire Mr. Connelly calls plays amid loud rooting. Spectators include Capt. W. M. Meredith and several local figures. The crowd cheers for the Nationals and the New York guests as the box seats fill.
The article notes Perrine Blankenship and Ganley making strong impressions on the local team with Perrine’s solid fielding and two hits. Blankenship’s catching and throwing drew praise, and the piece highlights Altizer, Elberfeld, Connelly’s umpiring decisions, and Cantillon’s plans for the season including player assignments and potential trades.
Boston defeats Philadelphia in the season opener after a 14 inning marathon. Murphy fumbled a grounder in the ninth allowing two runs. Heston delivered four runs in the 14th on clutch hitting. Pitchers Coombs Young and Tannehill worked deep, with Umps Worst and Eve calling the game in 2 hours and 5 minutes.
Detroit wins 8 to 4 behind Mullin and strong defense as Cleveland struggles with infield hits and base running. Gobb shines in Detroit’s run making while Schaefer contributes two hits for the winners. Umpires Sheridan and Stafford call a 1 hour 43 minute game at Cleveland.
St Louis defeats Chicago World's Champions 1 to 0 in opening game of the American League season. Howell held the Sox to few hits as Altrock struggled behind his defense. Weather and midseason form noted as factors. Key plays include F.Jones and Pickering contributing in the field and batting.
New Orleans broke through in the eleventh inning to beat Shreveport Atlanta 3 to 2, Brouthers scoring on a left field bunt to win. Also reports Atlanta defeated Montgomery 8 to 2 with Howan and Smith on the mound. Weather caused postponements in Nashville and Memphis. Technical High School crew posted its first speed test on the Potomac with improved form.
Dartmouth outplayed Navy to win 3 to 0 at Annapolis on April 11. A dangerous Navy rally in the eighth inning with three on and none out was stopped by a Dartmouth triple play. Pitching by Van Auken and Glaze held the Middies scoreless as Dartmouth turned timely hits into the decisive runs.
Georgetown University hosts a strong Dartmouth squad at Georgetown Field in a city debut for the visitors. Capt Skillen, a southpaw from Dartmouth, battles Devine, Georgetown’s star, as both teams enter evenly matched. The Hoyas, seeking to rebound from a loss to Pennsylvania, plan to wipe out last year’s setback against Dartmouth.
In Chapel Hill on April 11 the Carolina Tar Heels edged Virginia Polytechnic Institute 6 to 4 after an 11 inning marathon. Carolina tied the score in the eighth and ninth, then won with four straight hits in the eleventh led by James and Story. Morrow pitched until the sixth and Thompson finished, while VPI’s Russell faltered late. Carolina heads north for a tour including Danville and Charlottesville with games against Georgetown and George Washington in Washington, D. C.
In Augusta Ga on April 1 Augusta defeated Macon despite Holmes and Heim making late pushes for Macon. Stinson earned two base hits, including a three-base hit, as Augusta outscored Macon 24 to 0. Batteries included Him Tribble and Robinson with umpires Mesers Thomas and Fa. Time 1 hour 35 minutes.
Members of the Metropolitan and Chevy Chase clubs are to meet on the diamond for a charity baseball game at National Park on Saturday April 20. Admission will be charged with proceeds going to Providence Hospital. Team lineups to be announced later.
Boston and New York women opened the intercity lawn championship on Nicholas rink courts. In doubles Mrs Bargellach and Miss Iselin of New Port defeated Boston favorites Sears and Fenn. Miss Fenno fell to Miss Scott of New York in singles. Green of Whitegleny and Mrs Bargerr Wallach and Tarix reached the doubles final to meet tomorrow.
The University of Pennsylvania swimming team defeated the University of Chicago in a dual meet here, 9 to 0, and also won the water polo game, 3 to 1, in April at Chicago.
New York and Philadelphia met in the season opener at the Polo Grounds but the game was forfeited to Philadelphia after a mob disrupted play in the eighth inning. Umpire Klein waited fifteen minutes, police could not control the crowd, and New York forfeited the game 9 to 0 in favor of Philadelphia.
Cincinnati defeats Pittsburgh 4 2 in the season opener before about 10000 chilly fans. Mc Lean’s double and a key single in the ninth frame capped a late rally after Pittsburgh led by one in the ninth. Errors by Cincinnati contributed to two Pittsburg runs as the Reds clinched the win in a two run final inning.
Nearly 10 000 spectators braved cold for the National League opener in Chicago as Cap Anson handed out umbrellas to local players. Chicago edged St Louis in the last inning on an error and two singles, 4 to 1, after Fromme and Overall pitched well for St Louis. Boston game postponed due to poor grounds and cold weather.
The St Johns College baseball squad will depart Annapolis tomorrow for a ten day northern tour facing strong Pennsylvania colleges. Pitchers Laitery Bosley relief players Johnson Mudd Wilmer and Schafer headline the lineup with Capt Carroll Robinson Harrison Austin Shepherd and Hecht as manager. Scheduled games include Villanova Lehigh Bucknell Penn State Lebanon Valley Dickinson and Mt. Stony.
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