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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1908
Page
15
Sporting Comment by J Ed Grillo argues the rule to rub new balls slows games little, batting balance remains, and changes like banning spitball would alter pace. He cites Clarke Griffith’s potential St Louis return, notes Griffith’s league role, and questions New York horse racing track betting and looming closures.
St Joseph and the Marines, both title contenders, meet at Thrteenth and D streets northeast at 3 30 pm. They clashed last week with St Joseph winning by 1 to 5 before the season’s largest league crowd. Lineups include Messab Rickar Priest Freesler and Huite for St Joseph and Jenkins Belick Kane Dowd and O Connner for the Marines.
A young man requests access to the Fink Sheet of the Sun Day Post, seeking details or a copy. The inquiry appears informal and centered on obtaining a specific newspaper sheet for reference.
Yesterday's results show Cleveland 6 1 Washington 1 New York 3 St Louis 4 Boston 9 Philadelphia 2 Detroit 5 Games today feature Washington at Chicago Philadelphia at St Louis New York at Cleveland Boston at Detroit Standings follow the day’s outcomes and team positions in the league.
In Chicago on July 31 the White Sox defeated the Washington Nationals 4 to 1. Frank Smith allowed five safe drives, while C Smith struggled with six bunched hits from Cantillan’s lineup. Key plays included Pat Dougherty stealing second and scoring on Anderson’s line drive, and Shipke misplays aiding Chicago’s early scoring.
In Athletic Park action Brooklyn Royal Giants defeated Hagerstown 4 to 1 amid costly local errors and alleged player disputes over colored teammates. Umpire Brown officiated a two hour game as regulars' absence noted. Also reports Lurline won Honolulu to Hilo yacht race begun July 28 with entrants including Sarlins Lady Maud Gwendolyn II and Hawaiian Kameha.
Baseball scores from American Association Eastern and other leagues with games listed for Toledo Columbus Buffalo Newark Montreal Rochester Harrisburg Williamsport Trenton Trenton Jacksonville Charleston Columbia Portsmouth Lynchburg Richmond Roanoke Atlanta New Orleans Mobile Nashville Birmingham and more. Notes include rain delays innings and a detailed Chicago Washington contest box score with times and defensive plays.
John J. Hayes, winner of the marathon, arrived in Nenagh North Tipperary to a massive welcome. Thousands cheered as the crowd hoisted him on shoulders and dragged a carriage through streets to his grandfather’s home, amid fireworks and civic officials receiving him.
Cantillon to The Washington Post says he will not discuss the Woods sale by Kansas City to Boston until contacting President Noyes. He assumes Noyes arranged the deal and shows little concern, declining further comment.
Cleveland pitcher Chesbro and Billara struggled as Cleveland routed the New York team 16 to 3 in Ohio. Josh Clarke was ejected for disputing a decision. Hinchman and Clarke homered for Cleveland while sparse NY support doomed the visitors.
Cleveland scores eight runs on 14 hits to New York's seven as Lajole and Stovall star with two-base and three-base hits. Hinchman, Clarke, and Keeler drive in runs. Chesbro faces defeat with 3 strikeouts. Game lasts about two hours.
St. Louis built an early lead and defeated Philadelphia 4 to 2. Hartzell scored for St. Louis on Powers threw home to beat Hartzell, Barry misplayed a throw allowing Jones to score, and Davis homered for Philadelphia. Bailey earned the win while Waddell took the loss. Connolly umpired a 2 hour 2 minute game.
Detroit's nine game run ends as Boston wins 9 to 5 in Detroit on July 31. Burchell wild and Summers easy to hit, misplays in the ninth set up four Boston runs. Key players include McIntyre Schaefer Crawford O'Sullivan Cobb Reisman O'Thoney Coughlin Thomas Wagner Carrigan and Mullin. Attendance and full box score noted.
Chicago battles Washington with 5700 in attendance while Bettoit faces Boston drawing 4097. Cleveland meets New York as St Louis hosts Philadelphia with 5000. National League actions Boston versus Chicago 1856 New York against St Louis 3000 Philadelphia to Cincinnati 4187 with Brooklyn versus Pittsburg at 1500.
Schmidt Summers and Hillifer lead a tense contest with a two-base hit by Sarrigan and Tits-6 Summers. The game spans five innings plus, featuring Mullin Burchell and Steels on mound. Detroit and Boston rack hits, errors, and walks as Summers Mullin and Steele tally strikeouts.
Chicago defeated Boston 3 to 1 in a gold. Overall checked in clutch while Lindaman started and Bowerman finished. Sweeney and Kling homered? Noted, the box score shows Chicago outplayed Boston with timely hits and strong defense.
Brooklyn July 1 Pittsburg defeated Brooklyn 6 to 2 in a game enlivened by sharp fielding. The Pirates turned a neat triple play in the third inning. Scoring included Shanno, Leach, Wagner and Abbatechio among the New York side, with Maddox and Rucker pitching. Umpires Merers Rudderham and Emelle called time 1 hour 4 minutes.
New York defeated St Louis with easy pitching and timely hits as Lush and Raymond dominate. Gilberts dispute with the umpire led to benching. final line shows New York scoring multiple runs while St Louis struggles at the plate.
Netchy players score two base hits including Doyis Dontin Seymour McCormick and Barry. Lush collects seven runs in 21 to 3 innings off Raymond with seven more in 2 2 innings. Tenney Seymour Devlin Herzog Murray Koneteky steal bases. Doyle Tenney and Herzog Doyle Tenney turn double plays. St Louis left seven on base while New York leaves eight. First base on balls Lush and others feature for St Louis and New York. Time of game one hour and sixty minutes.
Philadelphia blanked Cincinnati 3 0 in a game highlighted by sensational fielding. Key defensive plays and timely hits fueled the victory as Magee and Osborne produced multi hit efforts. Coakley and Foxen locked in a pitching duel with solid help from Bransfield and Huggins on the bases.
In heavy rain 700 spectators at Norfolk Horse Show track witnessed two Virginia circuit running events. Track conditions were mud filled and unsafe for trotters and pacers, so running races were held to satisfy the crowd. First race three-quarter mile purse 150. Roly Poly won, Gold Coin second, Brook third. time 1 22. Second race five-eighths mile purse 15. Broadway Girl won, Beils second, Hella Minna third. time 1 two.
Boston July 31 Wright of Boston, former national champion, defeats F B Alexander of New York in a three set semifinal at Longwood. Second set lasts 26 games before Wright breaks through for a 63 1 12 6 3 win. Wright Little meet in final Monday afternoon. Wright and Little win Eastern doubles semifinal 6 1 6 0 6 1.
Portsmouth beat Lynchburg 4 to 1 behind strong early support and a tough start by Friend. Lynchburg managed a late rally but fell short as Portsmouth pulled away with timely hits and solid defense.
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