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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1906
Page
17
Record crowd anticipated as both teams report good health. Weather forecast hints possible rain. Commissioner West and President Johnson urge action from President Roosevelt.
Washington hosts the Athletics in the season opener with Connie Mack’s champions at the Arlington Hotel. Weather forecasts hint at rain but a large crowd is expected as lineups list Waddell to start if recovered, with Seabrook catching and President Roosevelt invited to the box.
Georgetown seeks to extend its win streak as it hosts Princeton at Georgetown Field this afternoon. The Blue and Gray aim to rebound from recent losses and hope to build on improved play after trips to Annapolis and Virginia. Doyle is expected to start for Princeton, while Georgetown counters with Cautwell in a key matchup.
Bloomingdale and Baltic clubs battled to a 2 2 tie in an evening baseball game. Meek Mess and Johnson starred with bat and glove as both teams produced exciting plays. The line score shows errors and pitchers Meek and Johnson, with fielding highlights by Worley Klopfer John White Dasey and Feman. Umpire Mr Harey A Willson presided. Southern League games listed include Atlanta vs Montgomery and Birmingham vs Nasheil with rain at Memphis no play.
An old advertisement touts Ayer’s Hair Vigor as a regular hair grower that makes hair soft and smooth, adds life and strength, prevents hair loss, and keeps the scalp clean and healthy.
Syracuse University fell to Washington and Lee 7 to 4 in Lexington. Porter controlled well for Syracuse, Trimble led with three hits, while Stein and Madden sparked late Washington and Lee rally to seal the win in the seventh. Wheeler flawless in the field for Syracuse.
Western Maryland College defeated Fredericksburg College 6 to 1 in Fredericksburg Va. April 13. Superior batting and timely hits powered the visitors while Fredericksburg struggled at the plate. Notable plays included Scott’s sensational catch and Spicer’s home run for Fredericksburg, and Hanks’ pitching for Western Maryland.
John’s of Annapolis defeated the V. P. team in a hard fought match as Hoover belted two home runs and Ley starred for the Woop while Rouse of the visitors shone. Detuman Meeks and others pitched, with St. John’s taking the game 3 to 1 in the last innings despite a late injury to Hoover.
Sterner allowed only three hits and no walks as Technical High routs Bliss Electrical 15 to 1 in a six inning game. Pricer struggled for Bliss with eight strikeouts but four walks and eight hits, while Sterner and team defense limited Bliss to one error and produced a dominant pitching showcase.
Eastern High School defeated the George Washington freshmen 3 to 2 at University Field on Thursday. Dodd pitched well for Eastern, scattering the freshmen’s bats and receiving solid support. RB Richardson led the bats with three hits, while Herring and others contributed in a tight, low scoring affair. two-base hits by Johnson and Woods highlighted the action. Stolen bases by Lorande, Johnson, and A Richardson, plus multiple hit totals, defined the windy afternoon clash.
Morning and afternoon matchups feature teams across the East and South, including Atlants-Georgia Teen, AU Charleston-Charlestoh, Norwich-Newark, Hartford Providence, Toledo Rochester, and Macon Luberaity of Georgia. Final tallies show a mix of decisive and close outcomes with notable totals like 66 5 for Hartford Providence and 15 13 in Macon.
Washington Nationals defeat Princeton Tigers 2 to 0 as Don Doyle struggles with wild control yet delivers key outs. Jones shines on defense with a sharp plate throw thwarting Princeton scoring attempts. Early errors by Princeton and decisive Washington baserunning secure the victory before a 1,000-strong crowd in blue and white road uniforms.
Philadelphia lost to New York four to seven while Boston defeated Brooklyn four to five. St Louis and Pittsburg had rain delays. standings show New York atop with wins and losses reflected, Chicago and Cincinnati also listed in mid table.
In Philadelphia April 4 New York and Philadelphia played a tense 10 inning contest. Philadelphia tied the score in the ninth then won in the tenth on a Thomas hit a passed ball and a Sentelte single. Attendance 10 041. Sparks and Duggleby pitched, McGinnity and Kane went the distance for the others. Stolen bases by Dontin and Devila. Final score New York 2 Philadelphia 4.
Boston outslugged Brooklyn 6 to 2 after leading 2 0 by the second inning. Maloney and Looe sparred in the outfield while Lumley and McCarthy supplied early offense for Boston. Attendance was listed at 4 600 with Stricklett pitching for Brooklyn and Pfem for Boston.
Chicago defeated Cincinnati 4 to 0 with two Chicago two-run homers and two Cincinnati errors fueling the scoring. Wicker outlasted Harper as Chicago’s defense played flawlessly, attendance 2,000.
Yale beat Virginia in a game marked by errors and hard baseball. Moses struggled with control as Yale benefited from six Virginia walks and Pratt’s pitching. Virginia showed spurts of solid fielding but inconsistent play, yielding an uneven, crowd-tinged afternoon of college ball.
Lehigh trounced George Washington 23 to 8 in a loose game at University Field. Lehigh benefited from numerous errors by Washington and a string of runs in the fifth and sixth innings, while Washington miscues and wild pitches aided the Lehigh burst. Morissey and Burkett each had five errors for Washington. Witt, Thomas, and Gottanda contributed in the field for Lehigh.
Oregonist summary: North Carolina baseball hammered South Carolina with five runs in the first and another seven in the eighth, led by strong hitting from Boulware and Corotin. South Carolina scored one early run but failed to match NC’s power as the Tar Heels pulled away in the late innings.
Fragmentary text indicates a darts dispute involving Dartmouth and a Pennsylvania manager seeking arrangement or payout. The readable bits reference hesitation to play and terms like dollars, but the full incident remains obscured.
The report notes VicTory Paria t a billiards player achieving his third game win on championship night. Willie Honge, a young American and former world billiards champion, faced Morningstar in a masterful 26th inning display. The Chicago News and Sunday Post coverage references advances in billiards reporting.
The Metropolitan Baptist team edged Nationals 1-0 in a tense showdown. Pitchers Wall and Myers faced tough outs as both sides produced tight innings, with National League contracts and releases mentioned in passing amid the game report.
The Atlantics and Hilltops meet in game two of a five game series Sunday at 2 PM on Fourteenth Street and Florida Avenue NE. Hilltops pitcher Fletcher will start for his team while Aselton or Jack Leonard takes the mound for the Atlantics. The Washington Boys Club seeks challenges from all area teams in the District and surrounding counties. Uniformed teams are specifically urged to respond. Address J B Gross, manager, Washington Boys, Clin, 1264 Thirty-Second Street Northwest.
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