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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1910
Page
5
Chicago pitcher Cole spun a no hitter in the second game of a Cubs St Louis double header as Chicago won 9 to 3 and 4 to 0. The Cubs also outfielded and outpitched the Reds in the earlier game while drawing four walks.
In St Louis on July 31 the Browns lost two games to the Naps. The first game went 11 innings with a 5 4 score. Falkenberg allowed three hits and won 7 0 as Cleveland tied the ninth on errors. Box score details follow, showing defensive miscues and late scoring rules.
In American Association action Minneapolis beat St Paul 5 to 4, Louisville took Kansas City 9 to 2, and Columbus won 4 to 2 in the second game while Milwaukee defeated Toledo 6 to 4. In the New York State League Wilkes-Barre Scranton topped Wilkes-Barre 12 to 11 in extras, Elmira beat Gira 11 to 1, and in the Southern League New Orleans swept Mobile 2 to 8 and 3 to 2 while Memphis defeated Nashville 2 to 1.
In a tight Eastern League contest, Pittsburg edged Cincinnati 7 to 6 as Downey’s fielding mishap produced the winning run on a wild throw. Bescher’s one handed catch helped Cincinnati hold the lead until late. Offensive highlights include Wilson Leach and Hoblitzell with key hits and Camnitz and Gaspar on the mound for the decisive innings.
The Nationals face a 16 game West Coast invasion beginning with a four game series with the Browne as Cleveland strengthens its hold on first. Detroit looms as the toughest foe on the itinerary while St. Louis and Chicago provide chances to gain ground. The Naps Yankees White Sox and Athletics present mixed tests as Washington hopes to climb back toward second place.
The Washington Cricket Club was defeated by the Baltimoreans yesterday afternoon. After the first inning the score stood 53 to 25 in favor of the Orioles. The report lists multiple players with runs and outs, noting many dismissals to Thompson, Springham, and Warren as pivotal innings.
Special to The Washington Post from Charleston West Virginia July 31 says Jim Corbett’s great unknown will be brought forth to fight Jack Johnson. Charles Howard a Kanawha coal miner trains with Corbett but denies nothing. Howard weighs 256 pounds, stands six feet one half inch, with a 45 inch waist and 37 inch biceps. He is described as a veritable Hercules.
Doyle brothers Conract and Harold E Doyle, Southern champions, sail to Chicago for the preliminary national doubles on the Onwentsia courts. Winners earn a shot at Hackett and Alexander for the national doubles title as matches begin Wednesday.
Detroit sweeps the series in Chicago by a 6 to 2 score as Cobb delivers a go ahead home run in the fifth inning after Tannehill cleared the bases with a fourth inning grand swing. Tannehill also homered earlier, with O'Leary and Jones contributing, as 20,000 Chicago fans witness Detroit seize the win and the series.
Baseball standings show Philadelphia at 60 wins Boston 60. Yesterday’s results include Detroit Cleveland Chicago St Louis. Today’s games list Washington at St Louis Boston at Detroit New York at Cleveland Philadelphia at Chicago Pittsburg at Cincinnati. Standings note Philadelphia 43 52 St Louis 35 52 Brooklyn 36.
Philadelphia crews race to defend titles at the national regatta on the Potomac August 12-13. The Vespers Crescent and Pennsylvania Barge clubs push for wins over Winnipeg, New Yorkers, and Western crews as final crew changes occur and preparations intensify.
Harry Coliflower, longtime South Atlantic League umpire from Washington, departs Savannah on July 31 to join Ban Johnson in Chicago. His prior work in the Departmental, Connecticut, State and Eastern Leagues established him as a top official, with a reputation for sound judgment and conduct. He is expected to be a valuable addition to the American League umpiring staff.
Aloysius led from start to finish in Capital City League action, beating Kenilworth 6 to 2. Bradley hit a right field homer and four double plays highlighted a decisive win as Kenilworth stranded baserunners late.
New York July 31 Melvin W Sheppard set a world record for two thirds of a mile at Celtic Park with a time of 2 minutes 452 3 seconds, beating Emilio Gunghi by a fifth of a second on the same track.
Monday's racing entries list at Empire City covers six furlong two year olds, selling divisions for different age groups, and key races including the Melrose Stakes with a $1500 purse. Names such as Pianilet Scheweiss Alexandra Elinora Virginia Cup Gold Bee Hiccough Isabel Busy Mies Vanity Fair Excellence Neva Nogemsp and many more appear with weights and entries.
Boston heavyweight Bob Armstrong, longtime member of Jim Jeffries camp, argues Jeffries’ defeat stemmed from nervous reaction after intense training and crowds at his Reno camp. He claims excess advice from corners worsened Jeffries’ nerves and disputes Johnson’s superiority, highlighting crowd pressure and Rickard’s Nevada venue decision as factors.
A letter received in Cincinnati from Ava Townsend, a former New York and Boston athletic club member, via Myron Townsend, says James J. Jeffries suffers heart overstimulation and will never fight again. The Avalon Catalina Island origin letter notes Townsend has been with Jeffries for two weeks.
The report details a dispute over prize money between Johnson and Jeffries with a 75 25 split, only agreed to in places if Johnson threatened to quit. Bob comments on Jeffries willingness to fight better after additional warm up bouts and Langford as Johnson’s best potential challenger, noting Langford’s body punching strategy and past twelve round test.
Central teams sweep four senior events at Creve Coeur Lake regatta, with Centuris and Mound Citys taking the remaining titles. Notable highlights include a derisive eight oared senior race victory by Central with a time around 6.0, and a senior pace event won by Centrals. Teams from Westerns and North Side также placed, with close times across events.
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