Rule changes spark debate on pitching and batting balance
Sporting comment analyzes baseball rule shifts, noting pitchers still adapt when new ball handling is limited. It discusses Clarke Griffith’s potential return to manage St Louis, outlines his NL and AL roles, and weighs whether alterations would boost hitting without harming the game. It also covers New York racing, legal pressure on tracks, and the impact on betting and attendance.
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Clarke Griffith
St Lews Nationals
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Saint Joseph vs Marines in Marquette League clash
St Joseph and the Marines, hopeful pennant contenders, meet at Thrteenth and D streets northeast at 3 30 this afternoon after a 1 to 5 St Joseph victory last Wednesday before the league’s largest crowd. Lineups list players such as Jenkins Belick Kane Meagher Dowd O Conner Gibaon Atkin Messab Rickar Priest Freesler Dreegzer Goad Balser Wooden Gray Gordon and others. Ads note free classified results in The Posthanf.
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Wooden
Gray
Gordon
The Young Man Wants The Fink Sheet
A reader known as The Young Man seeks the Fink Sheet of the Sun day Post for a weekly update. The request centers on obtaining a specific comic or satirical page, with no further details provided about distribution or timing.
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Baseball Standings and Results From Yesterday
In the American League yesterday Cleveland beat Washington 6 to 1 while New York defeated St. Louis 3 to 1. Boston won 9 to 2 over Philadelphia and Detroit topped an opponent 5 to 4. Today’s games pit Washington at Chicago Philadelphia at St. Louis New York at Cleveland and Boston at Detroit.
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White Sox defeat Nationals 4 to 1 in Chicago
Chicago White Sox batter Frank Smith limits Washington to five safeties while C Smith struggles. Cantillon’s lineup breaks through for four runs on timely hits, with Shipke and Dougherty mishaps aiding the Sox offense. Ganley and Dougherty produce key hits as Chicago seizes early lead and holds on for the win.
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Brooklyns Defeat Hagerstown In Colored Players Game
The Brooklyn Royal Giants defeated Hagerstown 4 to 1 at Athletic Park. Costly errors and absence of several regulars, allegedly due to refusing to play with colored players, marked the game. Umpire Mr. Brown. Time of game two hours. Lurline Wins Long Yacht Race From Honolulu To Hilo, July 31. The Lurline finished first in a five-boat event including Sarlins, Lady Maud, Gwendolyn II, and Hawaiian Kamehameha. The race began July 28 from Honolulu.
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Minor League Results Across Leagues
Box scores from American Association Eastern Tri State and Virginia leagues show Toledo and Buffalo victories, Columbus and Harrisburg games, and a detailed Chicago Washington scoreline with player stats and game duration. Notable echoes include rain postponements, 11 innings, and multiple misprints highlighting era baseball reporting.
Hayes Wins Marathon in Nenagh Triumph
John J. Hayes won the marathon and arrived at his grandfather’s home in Nenagh North Tipperary amid massive crowds. Spectators cheered fireworks as Hayes was hoisted shoulder high and carried through town, while officials pleaded for order before entering a carriage.
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Won't Talk About Woods Sale Negotiations
Cantillon declines comment on Woods sale from Kansas City to Boston. He assumes President Noyes arranged the deal and shows little concern, saying he will speak only after hearing from Noyes.
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Cleveland Drubs New York 16 to 3 in One-Sided Game
Cleveland beat New York 16 to 3 as Chesbro and Billara struggled with poor support. Josh Clarke was ejected for disputing a call. Hinchman and NM Clarke homered for Cleveland, with strong hitting across the lineup.
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Cleveland Triumph Over New York in Hectic 11 Innings
Cleveland edges New York 8 to 7 in a late dramatic game. Lajole and Stovall produced key two base and stolen bases while Hinchman and Clarke contributed hits. Pitchers Foster and Chesbro faced heavy bats with 2 hours plus duration and notable wild pitches.
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Browns Get Early Lead in 4-2 St. Louis Victory
St. Louis built an early lead against Philadelphia and won 4 to 2. Hartzell was tagged out at home on Powers throw in the third, and Jones scored on a misthrow in the seventh, with Bailey and Waddell rotating on the mound.
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Red Sox Stop Tigers in Eight-Run Ninth Inning Rally
Detroit’s nine game streak ends as Boston wins 9 to 5. Two late misplays in the ninth sparked four Boston runs while Burchell wild and Summers hittable. Key players include McConnie,l McIntyre, Schaefer, Crawford, and Wagner for Boston. O’Gessler, Reisman, Carrigan, Thomas, and Coughlin stand out for Detroit.
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National League Matchups and Attendance Totals
Chicago faces Washington in a 5 700 crowd. Bettoit meets Boston drawing 4 097. Cleveland battles New York before St Louis Philadelphia 5 000. Boston faces Chicago 1 856. New York meets St Louis 3 000. Philadelphia plays Cincinnati 4 187. Brooklyn versus Pittsburg draws 1 500.
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Two-Base Hit Highlights Detroit Boston Game
Schmidt Summers and Hillifer pace the action as Sarrigan and Tits-6 Summers deliver a key two-base hit in five innings. Mullin Burchell and Steels each allow multiple runs over seven innings. Crawford Gaughlin and Lord7 drive in runs while McIntyre and Gessier swipe bases. Downs turns a double play, 8 on base for Detroit and 8 for Boston. Summers Mullin Burchell Steele walk counts strikeouts and wild pitches noted. Evans umpire. Time of hours and 10 minutes.
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Cubs Rout Beaten Boston 3–1 For Fourth Victory
Chicago took the fourth straight game from Boston 3 to 1 in a contest where Overall excelled in key moments. The Cubs rode timely hits by Sheckard Dahlen Chance and Kelley to a 3-run burst, while Lindaman allowed only modest damage. Final score Chicago 3 Boston 1 in front of the home crowd.
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Pirates Beat Dodgers in Brooklyn Tilt 6 to 2
Pittsburg defeats Brooklyn 6 to 2 in a sharply played game enlivened by defense. Notable: a neat triple play in the third inning and multiple runs driven home by Shanno, Leach, Wagner, Abbatech, Maddox, Burch, and Asperman. Pitchers Maddox and Rucker handled the mound for their teams.
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SANTS SCORE EASY VICTORY OVER ST LOUIS IN EXHIBITION
New York defeated St Louis in a one sided game with Lush and Raymond driving the attack. Gilbert was benched for disputing an umpire and the box score lists Barry Tenney Reilly Mogie Boo Murray Brewnahan Konetchy Reedham Delehanty Seymour Ludwig Brain Gilbert Devith Byrne McCormick Merkle and Raymond among others.
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Two-Base Hits Spark Big Inning rout by St Louis
Netchy and teammates delivered seven two-base hits in a 21 to 3 storming inning spree versus Raymond. Tenney Seymour Devlin Herzog Murray Koneteky stole bases, with Doyle Tenney and Herzog Doyle Tenney turning double plays. St Louis left seven men on base to New York eight as errors and timing influenced the lopsided result.
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Taylor
Quaker Team Repeats in Shutout of Reds
Philadelphia defeats Cincinnati 3 to 0 in a game noted for sensational fielding by both sides. Highlights include Magee and Osborne driving Philadelphia’s two-base hits, Bransfield and Wagee contributing to the scoring, and Foxen securing the win with solid pitching over Coakley. The contest lasted 1 hour and 9 minutes.
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Rainy Norfolk Virginia Oh track pulls off two races
In heavy rain at the Norfolk Horse Show and Fair Association track, 700 spectators saw two Virginia circuit running events despite mud and unsafe conditions. First race over three-quarters of a mile paid $150 with Roly Poly winning and Gold Coin second. Second race a five-eighths mile dash paid $15 with Broadway Girl first and Beils second.
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Wright and Little reach Longwood final in 26 game semifinal
Boston matches unfold at Longwood Cricket Club as B C Wright defeats F B Alexander in a marathon second set 63 1 12 6 3. R D Little handles C M Bull Jr in straight sets to join Wright in the final. Wright and Little then win the Eastern doubles semifinal 6 1 6 0 6 1.
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Portsmouth Beats Lynchburg 4 to 1 in Mud Clash
In Norfolk on July 31 Portsmouth Truckered Lynchburg 4 to 1 as Lynchburg faltered early with Friend miscue. Game features strong Portsmouth offense and solid pitching, final score 4-1 after a rough first inning and decisive late runs.
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