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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1912
Page
13
Milwaukee boxer Jack Redmond signs to box Philadelphia contender Kine in a six round duckpin tournament set for April 2 in Milwaukee. The match marks a key stage for the American 4th lb Club event in Philadelphia with potential title implications.
Umpires from the American League visited town and introduced a new rule banning infield practice between innings. The change allows only catcher throws to the pitcher, aims to shorten games, and shifts infield setup to immediate action. The concept traces back to earlier 19th century reformers and the Chicago White Stockings era.
Foster hits first Washington home run of the year and Schaefer follows with a second inning drive that nets $50, while Johnson and Vaughn work a pitching duel. Schaefer’s long ball clears the sign, tests Hartzell’s fielding, and Washington earns a second straight shutout over New York as Vaughn keeps the Yankees scoreless through seven.
Johnson allowed only one run in 38 innings and has shut out New York twice and the Athletics once. In four games he has yielded just two late runs after Washington led by five, with Beaton and Groom Birchinz among those held scoreless.
Boston claims a 127 figure, Vaughn allows two walks, Hartzell leads Wolverton's trio back from injury, and Johnson shines on defense. Foggy weather limits attendance while New York and Philadelphia crowds see limited action as Quinn and Vaughn work shaded games.
Special to The Washington Post Heston Plank pitched well as the Athletics defeated Boston 7 to 1. O Brien started for Boston but could not hold the champions. Weather was clear and the Boston pitchers struggled throughout the game.
Fragmentary ledger shows National League teams with scattered scores and city links. Mentions Washington Philadelphia Chicago New York Detroit Philadelphia Boston Cincinnati Newark Pittsburgh and Boston with unspecified outcomes and mixed digits.
A rough listing shows lineups for opening day across several teams with players like Trout, Browne, McFarland, Geary, and Newnham noted for Richmond and Reading. Pitchers Trainor Grover Owen Prefer Trenton appear for New York and others named for Cincinnati Chicago Cleveland Pittsburgh matchups. Umpires Stapf Latham Quinn Massey Goodkind Bailey Tone listed among officials.
The independent United States League plans to start its season this Wednesday with Washington billed as the Senators facing Richmond at an away venue. The league, using free agents, claims it will endure losses to finish its schedule and could shake up pro baseball by invading major league territory and challenging organized baseball’s control.
Virginia beat Georgia 6 to 1 in the final home game of the season. Pitcher McWhorter and Hutchens starred in a well scattered attack while Virginia posted timely hits and key fielding plays including double plays and a strong defensive stance.
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