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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1910
Page
30
New York defeated National 5 to 2 in a subdued workout as Jefirias and Li led the scoring while light work dominated. A cautious session left a quiet day for IEF and a brief rest period before a trip to Santa Cruz.
In a soggy game the Oberlin Highlanders toppled the Nationals 6 to 0 after a disastrous first inning. Oberlin pitcher Warhop was relieved by Quinn after three innings as the Nationals misplayed a force out and allowed several runs. Strong defensive plays by Oberlin and timely hits led to a one sided win despite a drizzle throughout.
New York defeats Brooklyn 2 to 0 as Bridwell starts a key triple play in the sixth inning halting Hummel’s grounder and turning two force plays at the plate. Daubert and Burch lift the Giants with strong defense and pitching, while Huckle gives up six hits and three runs late.
The record shows Boston, New York, Chicago, Washington, Cleveland, Philadelphia, St Louis, and Detroit with mixed results. Key games include Washington vs New York, Cleveland vs Philadelphia, and Boston vs Detroit. Upcoming clashes print schedule notes: Detroit at 8, Chicago at Cleveland.
Yesterday's NL results show mixed scores among New York Brooklyn and Philadelphia with Pittsburg and Chicago also in action. Upcoming games list Brooklyn at New York Boston at Philadelphia Pittsburg at Chicago and St Louis at Cincinnati.
The Chicago White Sox defeated Cleveland 0 to 0 with Berger pitching a superb game. Cleveland managed limited hits and Tommy Blan, while notable batting and fielding highlighted the effort from both teams in this stiff division battle.
A chaotic game at Murphy Street featured Bostoi s misplays costing runs as Philadelphia defeated Baxter 4 to " I . Collins Hite Om Wond and Corrigan contributed with hits while Ward stole a base and Woot had a solid showing. The game lasted one hour and 58 minutes.
In a muddy tense game under near freezing skies St Louis beat Detroit 1 0 in the twelfth as Rushs error and a sacrifice fly produced the winning run. Hartzell’s ninth inning liner fractured T Jones nose, and multiple miscues dominated a ragged, weathered battle.
Reported feats include Earl Ambrose in a Packard 30 touring car and Claude Diller’s win in a Ford touring car test from Washington to Pittsburgh to Alexandria. Local agents announce shipments of Torpedo bodies, toy tenneau, and touring cars. The Zelt Motor Car Co received Hugson cars. Chalmers exhibit unloaded two Ford carloads. Overland Sales unloaded three carloads. Braver Chicago agents wrap up a Braver sale. The American Automobile Association upheld Columbia Motor Car’s Los Angeles to Phoenix race win after wheel size controversy, reversing referees’ ruling and naming Columbia the winner. Harold Stone’s protest and wheel-size change factor into the final decision. The industry reports ongoing shipments and dealer activity across multiple brands.
Poor field conditions at National League park left right field soaked and risky. Gessler and Walter played out of position while Crooks delivered a sharp double and Oberlin faced heavy hits as Washington and highlanders battled through errors and wet ground in a tense afternoon matchup.
Philadelphia and Boston played a nine inning tie game halted by darkness after a delayed start and continuous rain. Umpire Hogan kept action mostly on, despite a seventh inning suspension, as the teams battled in mud with a 6-6 score at Cloze of Ninth.
The Cincinnati pitching faltered early as St Louis routed them 3 to 3 in a erratic 7 hour 19 minute game. Batters and baserunners accumulated, with St Louis taking advantage of Cincinnati’s wildness in the early innings. The article also notes the immigration bureau seeking 1910 teams for a season schedule.
New York April 25 Wall street races to book its share of the July 4 bout at Oakland Cal men in the financial district expect to reserve about a third of the pacific coast berths for the Jeffries Johnson fight as part of a prominent plan to attend.
The Chamber of Commerce baseball team plans a broad schedule against strong regional clubs and universities. Highlights include a May 7 game with the Suburban Athletic Club of Baltimore, May games with Epirondettes, a June 4 Atlantic City trip, June 11 Atlantic City match, and a July 4 bout with the Crescent Athletic Club of New York.
Special to The Washington Post reports a quiet rest day for Jim Jeffries in Rowardennan ahead of his July 4 bout with Jack Johnson. Jeffries advised by Burns and Berger to conserve speed and vitality, with a boiled back treated and a new larger sparring ring prepared.
A cold wave across the region halted Southern League games. The Mobile at New Orleans contest was called off, and Montgomery hosting Birmingham, Memphis vs Atlanta, and Nashville vs Chattanooga were all postponed due to the cold. A wintry rain also delayed the Nashville game.
Jack Gleason announced in Denver that the first ticket to the July 4 Jeffries versus Johnson bout in San Francisco will be presented to Theodore Roosevelt on his arrival in New York. The ticket is to be made of solid gold.
Boston Mase April 2 Josheph Brien a Cambridge pugilist was arrested on charges of man slaughter in the death of Max Landy of Roxbury who died after a six round bout at a Brockton athletic club Brien was released on bail and will plead tomorrow Holt to Assist Coy as Yale Coach New Haven April 25 announcements made of Henry Gilbert Holt of Grand Rapids Mich as assistant head coach of Yale football for next fall Ted Coy captain of last year’s team will be head coach
An advertisement from Redkey Indiana claims Dr Miles Nervine calms nervous temperaments and sleeplessness caused by worry or exhaustion. It promises improved sleep after a single bottle, with refunds if not satisfied. The copy features testimonial from W. W. Fishback urging readers to try the tonic for nervous relief.
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