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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1910
Page
19
Chicago wins doubleheader 9 to 3 and 4 to 0 over St Louis as Cole dominates with no hits allowed in game two, issuing four walks but receiving brilliant defensive support. The Pirates and Giants reference appears as context but the central event is Cole's no hit performance and the Cubs' two straight wins.
In St Louis on July 31 the Browns lost the opener to the Naps 5 to 4 after 11 innings but won the second 7 to 0 behind Falkenberg who allowed three hits. Errors and miscues fueled the late rally in the first game. the Browns and Naps played a tight two-game set with St Louis scoring late to split the pair.
In the American Association the Minneapolis area games featured Minneapolis over that city 5 to 4 with St Paul defeating Louisville 2 to 1. In the second set Louisville beat St Paul 9 to 2, and Kansas City beat Columbus 2 to 4 in the pair. Milwaukee edged Toledo 6 to 4. In the New York State League Wilkes-Barre Scranton beat Wilkes-Barre 12 to 11. Southern League had New Orleans over Mobile 2 to 0 and 8 to 3 in two games, while Memphis defeated Nashville 2 to 1.
Cincinnati and Pittsburg played a tight Eastern League game with Downey's errant infield throw allowing Flynn to score the winning run. Bescher made a running one handed catch in the sixth to stifle the visitors as Pittsburg won 7 to 6 in a late inning comeback.
Nationals plan a sixteen game road swing starting with a four game set at Browne today as they chase second place. Cleveland has pulled away, but Detroit, St. Louis, Chicago, and Boston loom as tough stops with the Naps and Athletics offering potential gains. The club aims to gain on the Yankees and White Sox while closing the gap on the Naps and Tigers before returning home to face the Naps.
The Washington Cricket Club were defeated by the Baltimoreans with a first inning score of 53 to 25 in favor of Baltimore. Orioles players contributed multiple wickets as Thompson Springham Warren Cannon and Barr secured key dismissals. Extras are listed but total score not fully shown.
Special to The Washington Post from Charleston West Virginia July 31 locals suspect Charles Howard a Kanawha coal miner is Jim Corbett's unknown to be matched against Jack Johnson Howard has briefly trained with Corbett and corresponded since the Reno fight he stands six feet one and a half inches tall weighs 256 pounds and is described as a muscular giant with a formidable frame including a 45 inch waist and 37 inch biceps he once defeated the Columbus champion in a single punch and remains a strong potential challenger despite mixed signals about the alleged linkage to Corbett.
Doyle brothers Conract and Harold E. Doyle, recent Southern doubles champions, depart for Chicago to compete in the preliminary National doubles on Onwentsia courts. Winners advance to challenge Hackett and Alexander for the national title. matches begin Wednesday. Virginia A. C. defeats Marines 12 to 7 at Seventeenth and D Streets Southeast as rostered players including Amey, Apple, and Meddox contribute to the score.
Detroit completes a clean series sweep over Chicago by 6 to 2 as Cobb hits a decisive infield and Tannehill drills a grand shot with bases loaded. Tannehill also goes deep in the fourth, giving Detroit a lead before Cobb seals the win with another homer.
Yesterday’s results show Detroit, Cleveland, Chicago, and St Louis winning notes. Today’s games include Washington at St Louis, Boston at Detroit, New York at Cleveland, Philadelphia at Chicago, Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, and Boston at New York, Philadelphia at Brooklyn.
Philadelphia crews from Vespers Crescents and Pennsylvania Barge Club finalize boats and lineups for the August 12 13 regatta on the Potomac. Winnipeg hopes challenge New Yorkers and Westerns as Kelly shifts to senior eight and four while Gordon and Engle depart the eight amid crew reshuffles. Thayer injured in an accident tests safety as rooters prepare to travel to Riggs House for the race weekend.
Harry Coliflower, a Washington native and longtime South Atlantic League umpire, leaves Savannah for Chicago to report to Ban Johnson. He has prior officiating in the Departmental League, Connecticut, State, and Eastern Leagues, and is regarded as one of the best umpires in the Sally organization. He joins the American League at once and is expected to be a valuable asset to President Johnson.
Aloysius led from start to finish in the Capital City League game, defeating Kenilworth 6 to 2. Key moments included a Bradley home run and four double plays, while Kenilworth’s defense yielded several runs and multiple steals.
New York July 31 Melvin W Sheppard broke the world record for two thirds of a mile at Celtic Park clocking 2 minutes 45 3 seconds. The time beat Emilio Gunghi’s 2 minutes 45 8/10 seconds set last year on the same track in a Romanian championship context.
Racing entries for Empire City provide selling races for 2 year olds and up to 7 year olds, with weights and numerous horse names listed across five races including the Melrose stakes. Notable entries include Pianilet Scheweiss Elinora Virginia Cup Gold Bee Hiccough Busy Mies in the opening race and Horace Royal Onyx Royal Captive Hyde's Sister in later divisions.
Boston heavyweight Bob Armstrong, a longtime member of Jim Jeffries' training camp, argues Jeffries' defeat to Jack Johnson stemmed from nervous strain and the distracting crowds at his Reno camp. He says critics blame nerves, but the real issue was advice from corner men and pressure from spectators, not conditioning or boxing work.
A letter from Ava Townsend, via Myron Townsend, reports James J. Jeffries suffers from overstimulation of the heart and will never be able to fight again. Townsend, once with New York and Boston athletic clubs, says Jeffries has been at Avalon Catalina Island for weeks.
Ward reports tension over prize money as Johnson pushes for 75 25 split and Jeffries resists, agreeing only when threats of Johnson quitting arise. Bob doubts Jeffries could beat Johnson, suggesting two or three tuneups. Armstrong notes Langford as best challenger, praising his body work and speed since their prior Chelsea bout.
The Central club dominated the Southwestern Amateur Rowing Association regatta at Creve Coeur Lake, capturing four senior events and a nine-race sweep led by victories in the eight oared senior, senior four, senior single, senior pair, and senior pair events. The Centrals faced competition from Centuris, Mound City, and Western crews, with several events decided by small margins and times around 4 minutes.
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