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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1910
Page
8
American League action reported with Detroit and New York games noted. Detroit defeats Washington while Philadelphia bests St. Louis and Cleveland, Chicago and New York also feature on the slate.
Shortstop Lewis Fixen of Cathedral School suffered a broken ankle sliding to third in the first inning against Briandy School. He was removed for the remainder of the season. The drizzly rain game ended 10 to 8 in favor of Cathedral amid theft of a portion of Cathedral players’ equipment. Eastern League slate notes include Tim Hurst joining as umpire for the coming season.
The page lists several NL results with teams including Philadelphia New York Pittsburgh Cincinnati Chicago St Louis Brooklyn and Boston. It shows yesterday’s results such as New York over Chicago and Boston over St Louis with marginal scores and incomplete OCR data.
New York reports National League President Lynch warns Johnny Kling, Chicago catcher, over vaudeville plans. He imposed a 3700 fine for refusing to play last season and urges Kling to report to his club immediately or risk a reopened case and further action by the commission.
Toledo Ohio April 20 President William Armour of the Toledo American Association team insured every Mud Ren member to guard against injuries on the road. Policies payable to the club president. Also Minneapolis April 20 Frank Gotch says plans unresolved for title match with Zbysko. He trains here and is in excellent form. date to be set in a few days.
FP Dorsett Company becomes agent for the Courier car made by the Standard Dayton Company. A demonstrator car is expected within two weeks. AD Carpenter will travel Saturday to Borate to inspect Babcock Electric Company’s storage garage project and vote on its features. The Zot Motor Car Company local agent hosts racing and Tamona driver showcases as the show runs through the week.
Miller Brothers report the sale of touring cars fully equipped to FB Weaver, P J Walsh, and EB Stopking, and list motorcycle sales including a single cylinder to Paul Arager, a two cylinder to 3 Faker and William McKay, and a twin cylinder to J Sheridan Early. The note notes rising American road travel and broader European touring through the year.
Special to The Washington Post reports Ban Johnson, president of the American League, suspended Washington club manager Jim McAleer indefinitely for alleged breach of rules during the closing innings of an afternoon game. Details were unclear. Johnson left for Cleveland to attend the opening, and Secretary McRoy promised further mail updates.
Cleveland’s Elongated Twyrler blanks Chicago White Sox 1 to 0 in a tense game. Only three batters reached base, with one error, two walks, and a steal noted. White’s pitchers and defense held until a lone Cleveland run in a hard fought affair lasting about three hours.
Wiltse held Boston to three singles as New York won 6 to 0 in the opener. Devins and Murray contributed key hits, with Beaton driving in two in the fourth. Boston’s late rally fizzled as New York cleanly shut down the Red Sox through the ninth, Speaker and Carrigan sparking late Boston threats.
The Wallace team dominated the scoring with multiple players adding points. Beaton led with a sharp display as others like Leivalt Geasler and Schaefer contributed. Schaefer and Unglaub had sacrifices while several players added assists and passing plays. Washington’s offense showed burst with Bartow’s dramatic minutes and Miles appearing in key moments.
Philadelphia defeats New York 9 to 0 as Bender stalls the visitors with runners stranded. Doyle’s curves trouble New York in two innings while Philadelphia capitalizes on nine safeties, injuring Barry who left the field.
In St Louis Apr il power by Beaumont and Evers gives Chicago a 6 to 4 win as Umpire Day halted the game with three St Louis runners on base and one out in the eighth inning. Pfeister was pulled with bases full and Overall walked two to drive in two runs before the stoppage.
Agnes Lewis of Lawrence Kansas reports quick breath and weakness when excited or climbing stairs. She credits Dr Miles Heart Remedy with improving sleep appetite and energy, claiming the first bottle benefits and promising a refund if it does not.
In Brooklyn the Phillies toppled the Dodgers 6 to 2 to open the National League season. Philadelphia’s hitters chased Rucker early, with Bates adding a key double. McQuillan kept control, aided by strong defense from Bell and Barger, while Joins and other Phillies contributed steadily.
Sporting comment notes Washington's encouraging spring victory after two prior defeats. McAlester leads the effort with solid pitching and defense, while Wiel and Gray bolster a resilient staff. The piece cites improved team spirit and hints at a strong early race showing as Washington prepares for a lengthy Western road stretch.
Rain ended the Bankers' League game between American Security and National City Bank in the fourth inning with 4 to 0. Rawlings started for American Security and Eddie Scharf pitched for National City amid wild pitching and numerous errors from a wet ball. The piece also reflects on Elberfeld's desire to play with Washington, rule changes by National League president Lyveth, and Lynch's timely end to innings, stirring public reaction and possible policy revocation.
Georgetown defeated Gallaudet yesterday on the Hilltop diamond in a hard fought nine inning game. Connor pitched creditably for the Blue and Gray allowing five hits and steering the defense through tight spots. Key rallies in the fifth and seventh inning, aided by Galludet errors, produced the winning runs as Georgetown pulled away and held on for the victory.
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