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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1908
Page
8
Wilson hit a seventh inning homer for Pittsburgh as they beat St Louis 11 to 5 in a pitchers’ duel. Lefield pitched well with two strikeouts in relief. Stark and other batters contributed key hits as Pittsburgh pulled away in the late innings.
Boston Spin-Boston pitchers held Philadelphia to two runs as Moren struggled to contain the visitors. Brown pitched effectively through the early frames, while Amato and teammates manufactured limited hits. The game featured frequent substitutions and miscues, with notable defensive plays by Haller and Yong.
Chicago wins in April as pitching holds through early innings. Overall tosses a strong game with several tight jams, while Steinfeldt and Huggins contribute key hits. Final score details show Cincinnati errors and baserunners limited by strong defense and pitching.
Brooklyn defeats New York 9 to 4 at home after taking control by the fifth inning. Alperman hits a pivotal two run homer, with Pattee Maloney and Hummel among those contributing multiple runs, as Brooklyn plates nine. Ames pitched seven innings for Brooklyn, while Wilhelm started for New York.
Local youths spark a comeback as Street Bats face Burrs and hit three bases in a decisive inning. The Coast Southpaw, a pitcher of class, leads visitors who must use three hurlers to close out the game.
In a soggy, back and forth game the Malionals rallied in the eighth inning to seize a 6 10 victory over Boston. Burns started for Nationals and delivered a solid debut despite two costly misplays. Milan and Street fueled the late rally with key hits including a decisive triple, while Delehanty, Freeman, and McBride contributed early scoring.
In a seventh inning shift Cantillon sent Altizer to bat for McBride who had two stays and an RBI. McBride, a lefty killer, was benched for Altizer who then lined out. Burns, McBride, Street and Milan led the rally, with Milan making key catches and Burns pitching well. The game featured misplays, a knuckleballing pitcher, and president Tom Noyes observing from the Washington bench.
Yesterday's results show Chicago 2 Cincinnati 1 and Boston 9 Philadelphia 0. Brooklyn defeated New York 4 to 1 while St Louis beat Detroit 2 0. standings list New York Chicago Louis Philadelphia Cleveland Detroit Boston Washington with varied win totals and games played.
A chaotic baseball account details Otis Clymer’s risky baserunning and near injuries while Boston players like McConnell Keeley and Clymer himself are highlighted for defense and hitting. Managers and umpires clash over calls as Clymer’s aggressive style draws attention in a tense game, with other figures such as Crigects, Lord, and McGuire cited among performances and reactions.
Philadelphia edged New York 5 to 3 as Manning held the Phillies to two outs through eight innings. New York led briefly in the third, but Philadelphia rallied to win behind key hits and late scoring.
Detroit falls to St Louis 4 8 as Howell drives in the decisive runs with a triple and a two run single in the middle innings. Kilian pitched well amid shaky support while double plays limited scoring chances for both sides. Coughlin Leary and Jones contributed key hits in a tight game marked by solid pitching and timely defense.
Cleveland edges Chicago 2 1 to take two of three as Lattimore baffles Chicago through eight. Birmingham’s throw at the plate ends Chicago’s last scoring chance. White leaves after being hit, Altrock relieved, Stovall and Turner key hits for Cleveland with strong defense.
Baseball scores from American Association games in Indianapolis Columbus Toledo and Louisville. Southern League results include Birmingham Atlanta Mobile Nashville Memphis and Memphis. Eastern and South Atlantic leagues show Newark Jersey City Providence Rochester Macon Charleston Jacksonville Savannah Baltimore Montreal and Columbia fixtures with several mismatched scores.
Norfolk edged Portsmouth 5 to 1 as Speral pitched well and Richmond bats sparked a late rally. Key moments included a strong defensive stand by Norfolk and an aggressive base running sequence that helped preserve the lead.
Harvard prepares to play Georgetown in Wai netota marine marking a rare return of Crimson athletics after three years. The event features many alumni in government and sports circles among them noted figures Terkins and Baconwin. The kickoff is at 4 o clock.
Washington Post report from Annapolis notes Navy defeats Harvard 5 to 3 in a pitching duel led by Douglas. Navy collects seven hits while Harvard lands seven, with key innings featuring Simons, Bacon, Gillam, and Hambsch. Managers and fielding highlight scattered hits, bold baserunning, and sharp defense to secure the win.
Roanoke rallied in the final two innings to beat Lynchburg 5 to 4 in the Virginia League opener. Clark and Shaffer produced run-scoring hits in the late frames as Roanoke overcame fielding miscues and steady Lynchburg pitching to secure the comeback win before a gathered crowd.
In New York the Asphalt League opener features Red Patsy leading a noisy chase after a misplayed pitch. Pretzel Hans and Topsies rally crowds with colorful uniforms as fans cheer, but a bat and ball confusion ends in chaos and a new bat and ball blamed on the Topsies.
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