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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1910
Page
8
The New York team defeated National 5 to 2 as Jefirias led with Li and Light ht in a quiet day at the workout. A separate note mentions a return from an auto trip and a hot salt water bath aid. A back injury is noted with a potential lay-off of a couple days and a ring repair completed.
In drizzly conditions Oberlin and the Nationals produced a rough first inning. Four runs, aided by two misplays and three singles, gave Oberlin the early edge before the Highlanders rallied to win six to four. Quinn relieved after the third, while Warhop and Oberlin’s defense struggled behind a soggy field.
New York Nationals defeated Brooklyn 2 to 0 as Bridwell initiated a crucial triple play in the sixth inning by stopping Hummel's grounder and relaying to Doyle for a force at second. Daubert and Burch each contributed on base and fielding highlights as Helding starred for New York.
Baseball standings show Boston, New York, Chicago, Washington, Cleveland, Philadelphia, St Louis, Detroit, and other teams with varying games played and records. Schedule notes include New York at Washington, Philadelphia at Boston, Detroit at 8, and Chicago at Cleveland among matches.
Yesterday results show New York and Brooklyn games with scores around 2 to 3. Multiple cities including Philadelphia Chicago St Louis Cincinnati and Pittsburgh appear in a dense standings and game slate.
The Chicago White Sox blanked the Cleveland Naps 0 today with Berger pitching strongly. Cleveland produced limited hits after the first inning, while Berger’s team cruised to the win behind solid defense and timely batters.
Readable fragments show Lewis and Collins involved in costly miscues for Murphy amid a tense baseball matchup. Sacrifices, stolen bases, and at least one error by Atkine shaped the late innings. Final duration noted as nearly two hours.
In a frigid, treacherous game St Louis beat Detroit 1 0 in the twelfth on a hit batsman error a passed ball and a sacrifice fly as Hartzell’s ninth inning liner broke Jones’s nose. Ragged play marred by misplays and heavy wind. Smith and Waddell pitched for Detroit while Fornell and Halley toed the mound for St Louis in a tense late innings rally.
Automobile news from a Washington to Pittsburgh trip by Earl Ambrose in a Packard 30 touring car highlights endurance amid April showers. Local agents Barnea & Hendricks display Pullman and toy machines while several firms announce new car shipments and dealer activities. The American Automobile Association board overturns a prior result, declaring the Columbia Motor Car Company the winner of the Los Angeles to Phoenix road race after wheel size adjustments are addressed.
A heavy rain left right field soaked to ankle depth, turning it into a makeshift lake and forcing players like Gessler and Walter to play out of position. Crooks connected for a late double into the water, while Oberlin and Hemphill struggled at the plate. Crew changes and pitcher plans were noted as Manning or Frill ready for today with Seavelt at catcher.
April 28 in Boston Philadelphia and Boston battled to a 6 6 tie stopped by darkness after a 45 minute delay. The game was played in mud from the second inning on with Umptre Egler keeping action going until a 20 minute suspension in the seventh. Weather and rain affected play as Breseom and Moran contributed hits while Beck and Magee stood out. the contest featured errors and heavy field conditions with both teams scoring in several innings before darkness ended play.
The Cincinnati pitching faltered early, yielding a 3 to 3 loss to St Louis. The St Louis offense surged in the sixth, with hits and walks driving in runs as Cincinnati struggled to find the plate and sustain rallies.
New York April 25 Wall street plans a big July 4 trip to Oakland for the Jeffries Johnson battle as the Pacific coast fight fever rises. About 1000 reservations for berths are forecast, with at least a third expected to be taken by financiers seeking the bout.
The Chamber of Commerce baseball team will face Georgetown University next Saturday at Georgetown field. The amateur club, built by professional and business men under Phil King, will also play Baltimore’s Suburban Athletic Club, Epirondettes, and others in May and June, with later games slated against Atlantic City and Crescent Athletic Club of New York. Strong rivals from Washington and neighboring cities are lined up to test the club’s real strength.
Special to The Washington Post reports Jeffries as rest day at Rowardennan amid July 4 bout prep with Jack Johnson. Training reduced to light baseball, a back boil prompts extra rest and a redesigned larger sparring ring replaces the Johnson arena. Manager Berger says rest preserves speed and vitality while avoiding overexertion.
A severe cold wave shuttered Southern League action, delaying or canceling several games. Mobile vs New Orleans was called off, and Montgomery vs Birmingham, Memphis vs Atlanta, and Nashville vs Chattanooga were postponed due to cold and wintry rain.
Jack Gleason announced in Denver that the first ticket for the San Francisco July 4 bout between Jeffries and Johnson will be presented to Theodore Roosevelt on his arrival in New York. The ticket will be made of solid gold.
Boston Mase April 2 Josheph Brien a 3 young Cambridge pugilist was arrested this afternoon on a man slaughter charge in the death of Roxbury resident Max Landy after a six round bout at a Brockton athletic club Landy died Saturday morning. Brien was released on bond and will plead tomorrow Holt to Assist Coy as Yale Coach New Haven April 25 Henry Gilbert Holt of Grand Rapids Mich assistant head coach Yale football for next fall Ted Coy captain last year will be head coach.
An advertisement from Redkey Indiana by W W Fishback praises sleeplessness relief through Dr Miles Nervine. It asserts nervous strain from overwork worry or grief causes exhaustion and insomnia with the remedy offering soothing relief and restorative sleep. The copy promises a money back guarantee if the first bottle fails.
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