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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1904

Page

12

Turner Ath Club Beats Carroll Institute in Fast League Tilt

Turner Athletic Club outscored Carroll Institute 6 to 2 in a rattling Capital City League contest. Turner took the lead in the second and third innings behind Dougherty and Risten, with Hanvey and Wheatley holding Carroll to limited hits. Risten and Dougherty starred for Turner while Carroll’s Hanvey and Wheatley battled. Torney, Mullen, and Cullen contributed key defensive plays as Turner secured the win in 1 hour 26 minutes.

Turner Athletic Club Carrol Institute Brillant Hanvey Carrell Carroll Wilkerson Babson Finnegan Risten Beckett Lay Duoughterty Hang Rapp Mullen Tarney Bounder Finnegan Glotzbacks Drescher Cullen Torney Turner Rehoa EL Carroll Rhoab Las Kelly Dougherty O Farr Witherson Fo Il Culien Ristes Ol Wheatley Gloizback Fulcher H Beckett Toala Turner Wheatley Dougharty Torhey Dobson Happ Finnegan Wheatley Finnegan Torney ball—Beckett Mr Handison

Sutton Captures Western Tennis Title In Absence

Miss May Sutton of Los Angeles wins the Western championship after Miss Mabel McAteer fails to defend. Sutton previously held the national title and dominated the tourney, winning 45 of 48 games. In doubles, Collins and Little take Western men’s championship, Neely and Sutton win women’s doubles, while Emersons fall to Waldner and Hunt in men’s doubles semis.

Chicago May Sutton Los Angeles Cal Mabel McAteer Pittsburg Kenwood Miss Sutton Miss Warner Miss Parker Miss Champlin Littl Collins Dende Emerson Brothers Waldner Hunt

Waters First at Erie in New York to St Louis Run

Twenty four cars in the American Automobile Association rally from New York and Boston to St Louis arrived in Erie. J M Waters of New York led the field, reaching Erie at 9 am after a Buffalo to Erie leg of 3 hours 50 minutes. The Haynes Apperson and H L Pope with Walter Seigler followed. six more entries joined at Cleveland and four more were expected.

New York St. Louis Ene Erie American Automobile Association Boston J M. Waters Buffalo Haynes- Apperson H. L. Pope Walter Seigler Cleveland R P Scott Baltimore Harold Hoag

White Sox Triumph Over Senators In Eight Inning Rally

Chicago nails four runs in the eighth to beat Washington 4 to 2. Smith strong for Senators until a late miscue by umpire Sheridan and Davis removal. Yannehill leaping grab and key base plays set pace as Chicago fans celebrate return from the East. All other scores: Philadelphia 8 St Louis 0. Boston 8 Cleveland 0. Detroit 8 New York 6. Washington at Chicago and Philadelphia at St Louis on tap.

Chicago Washington Philadelphia St. Louis Boston Cleveland Detroit New York Wshington Washington Post White Stockings White Sox Smith Townsend Sox George Davis Sheridan Yannehill Senators Donovan Tannehill Cassidy Jones’ Alngle O'Nei Fielder Davis Andy Callahan Callahan Ted Dongahue Stahl Isbell Hull Hill Callahan Jones Jake Donahue Green OO Green Esbe Donohue Bundon McFalan

Cleveland Shut Out By Boston As Young Struck Out Ten

Cleveland could not muster offense at Cleveland today and was shut out by Boston. Only three Cleveland players reached first in the first six innings. Lush’s throw from left field to catch Stahl at the plate was a feature as Boston’s infield played fast. Attendance 3,559. Boston won 4 to 0 with strong pitching from Bernhard and timely hits by Freeman Stahl LaChance and Colins.

Cleveland Chico Young Criger Bernhard Boston Arrora Freeman, Stahl la Chance Colsins Parent Freeman Selbach Kanegy Stahl Dodie Pleys Lajoie Hickman Lush Bemis Ferris Mr. O'Loughlin

Donovan Falls in Ninth as Kitson Saves Detroit Home Opener

Detroit beats New York 6 3 in seven and a third innings home opener. Donovan was effective until the ninth when three doubles, two singles, and wildness led to his exit and Kitson finished. McIntyre Coughlin O Leary Lowe and Keeler starred in the field. Attendance 2 500.

Donovan Kitson Detroit Mich Detroits Griffith Puttman McIntyre Coughlin O'Leary Lowe Keeler Rhoae New York Barrett Doughty Wheeler Lbertela Anderson Williams Fultz Conroy Kleln Milsen O'Leay Ganzel Willams Donovan Firat Grifith Firat Orrore Carr Messra Dwyer King

St Louis Falls to Bender's Phillies 4 0 at Home

St Louis loses 4 to 0 to Philadelphia as Bender the Indian pitcher dominates. Attendance 1,140. Scoring line shows two runs in the fourth and one in the seventh for Philadelphia. L Sluggers Hartsel Heidrich Cross and Seybold contribute hits for St Louis, while Hartsel and Murphy steal bases. Umpire Connolly presides. game lasts 1 hour 35 minutes.

St. Louis Bender Philadelphia Bt Louis Moran Hartsel Heldrick Pickering Hemphill Davis Jones Croag Wallace Seybold Gleason Murphy Audhot OM Cross Sugden Schreck Howell P. Bender St Louia L. Cross Heidrich Schreckengost M Cross St Louis Mr. Connolly

National League results and club standings recapped

Pittsburg defeated Chicago 4 to 0 while New York and Philadelphia, Bain, Brooklyn and Boston matched in a split of matches. Cincinnati visits Philadelphia as Pittsburg plays Brooklyn and Chicago travels to New York. Standings show New York leading with 62 wins and 24 losses, St Louis 47 41, Chicago 58 84, Boston 38 81, Cincinnati 62 37, Brooklyn 32 59, Pittsburg 60 36, Philadelphia 22 63.

Pittsburg Chicago New York-Philadelphia Bain Brooklyn Boston Hain Cincinnati Philadelphia New York St. Louie Bost St Louis

Pittsburg Beats Chicago In Error Filled Game

Pittsburg won 4 to 0 over Chicago as errors allowed two Pittsburg runs and stellar defense kept Chicago scoreless. Key players included Leach Beaumont Casey Bransfield Diehl and Tinker with pitching by Briggs and Corbett leaving the crowd at 3,640. Other league results list Columbus Toledo Indianapolis Louisville Milwaukee Kansas City St Paul Atlanta Montgomery Birmingham Nashville and Rochester in action across multiple leagues. Pittsburg also purchased shortstop George F McBride from St Joseph for about 1000.

Pittsburg Chicago RITOA Leach OlSlagle Beaumont Cf Casey Kroger Chance Wagner OrmCarthy Bransfield O'Neh Case O'Barry Briggs Staxle Kling Tinker Beaumont Siagle Stalen Leech Bransfeld Dieb Willams Ritchey Mr. Emglie American Association Columbus Toledo Indianapolis Louisville Milwaukee Minneapolis Rangan City Kansas City St. Paul St. Joseph George F. McBride

Sunday School League Standings and Schedule

Standings show Mt Pl Cong and Gurley leading with high scores. Remaining teams St Stephen Mt Pl Meth Wesley St Albans Mt Vernon and others follow with mixed records. Today’s games feature St Albans versus Wilson and Guilty versus Wesley at designated street and park venues.

Mt Pl Cong Gurley Gunton Foundry. Wilson . Pet St Stephen Mt. Pl St Alban’s Wilson White House Wesley Fourteenth Street Lydecker Avenue Sixth On Mount Pleasant

Music Boys of Marine Barracks Beat Seward Club 12 to 6

The Music Boys defeated Seward Athletic Club by 12 to 6 in Southeast Washington play. Lefty Shields dominated the mound as Marine Barracks improved to 11 wins in 12 games and set up a best two of three title clash next Friday with the Navy Yard Stars.

Music Boys United States Marine Barracks Seward Athletic Club Shields Marine Barracks Navy Yard Washington Muste Rho Seward Rhoae Miller Pickett Coyle Fertrewa Morgan Il Rappert Blinn O Mohnson M'Kelvey Kabansky I/MCauley Banner Isjay Hasbrook Ceuter I. O O/Miller N.u Sewgre baile—Om Seward Jay Bagner McKelvey Sewart Sergi Brannan

Mount Vernon Falls To Guntons 18 to 1 In Major Baseball Blowout

Seventeen hits, two for four six, helped the Guntons defeat Mount Vernon 18 to 1 on Mount Pleasant grounds. Speakman hit two home runs and Sam Seay pitched fourteen strikeouts. Errors and tense moments marred the Emerald Isle lads, Wat kin s stealing a run but Mount Vernon mishaps dominated.

Guntons Mount Vernon Mount Pleasant Grounds Watkins Richard Emerald Isle Field Price Speakman Sam Seay Gunton Sheckles Rhore Mt Vernon Rhoat Gunton - Ee Bielaski Harding Hallinger S Seay Hutchinson Harris Webster Cy Price Mr. Betts

Marquette League Tie As St Martins and St Patricks Play

In a nine inning Marquette League game on Second street and Florida avenue St Martins and St Patricks battled to a 5 5 tie at darkness. Gardine starved St Patricks with runners on base while Brennan delivered a three bagger to tie the score in the ninth. Walsham and Pyne covered ground for St Martins as crowds witnessed strong pitching and sharp fielding.

St. Martin’s St. Patrick’s Second Street Florida Avenue St. Maron's St Patrick's Marquette Gardine St. Patrick's St Martin's St Patrick’s Brennan Walsham Pyne St. Martin's Billy Marceron

Highlanders Defeat Glenwoods In Fast 8 To 3 Contest

Amateur baseball notes show a postponement of Carroll Institute versus Unions to August 18 by mutual agreement. Unions face Pension Office on Union ball grounds Wednesday at 5:30 pm. Highlanders beat Glenwoods 8 to 3 in a close, well played game with sharp infield defense by Willie Reagen and Joe Crown. George Hunter umpired a fine match.

Carroll Institute Pension Office Highlanders Glenwoods Willie Reagen Joe Crown George Hunter

Ward and Wright reach Longwood tennis finals in doubles champs

Ward and Wright, defending Eastern doubles champions, won their semi finals at Longwood Cricket Club in Boston. Ward defeated Clothier in four sets and Wright beat Seaver in four, advancing to face William A. Larned for the Longwood Cup.

Clothier Seaver Longwood Boston Aug L.holcombe Ward Orange N. J Beals C Wright Longwood Cricket Club William A. Larned Ward William J. Clothier Philadelphia Wright R. C. Seaver H. Ward W. J. Clothier B. C. Wright

Bethany Sixth Rally Past Sixth In Extra Innings

Bethany defeats Sixth after a ninth inning delay, with Grenfell starting a key rally and Adamaor clearing the bases on a double. A dispute over innings led to an extra frame as darkness halted play. Kendall and Foundry matchups noted for today. Foundry forfeiture to Sixth noted, an exhibition game won by Sixth 16 to 8.

Bethany Grenfell Adamaor Zamnillie Foundry Kendall

Baseball Notes Roundup of 1900s U S League Talk

Baseball notes discuss Jesse Burkett nearing 100 base hits, Ban Johnson praised as the Italian hand in Western papers, and Lee and Huelsman shining for Senators. Coverage covers majors like Cleveland, Detroit, and New York Giants, umpiring issues, player moves, and lingering team struggles with partial game outcomes and emerging stars.

Trousers Sale Drops Prices Across All Styles

Retailers advertise dramatic reductions on trousers from two to seven fifty dollars, highlighting homespun, worsted, cassimere, and serge fabrics. The pitch emphasizes value and the quality of the summer stock at the reduced prices.

Rogers, Peet & Co Chery & Moran Co Manhattan Joseph Auerbach Seceeciecems, A

Electric road contracts let for Garrett to Frostburg line

Pittsburg officials announce contracts under $500000 for a 25 mile electric railroad from Garrett Pennsylvania to Frostburg Maryland. The Meyersdale and Salisbury Railroad will supply night power to about a dozen Pennsylvania towns and later run a passenger service from Johnstown to Cumberland. Central power plant to be built at Bojyston, work to begin soon and some service expected by next spring.

Pittsburg Pittsburgers Garrett Frostburg Meyersdale and Salisbury Railroad Pennsylvania Johnstown Cumberland Bojynston

Women Pack Kansas City Courtroom for Murder Hearing

Mrs Agnes Maers and Frank Hottman are charged with murdering printer Clrice Myers. The hearing drew a crowded courtroom with many women seeking admission and several fainting. The case, set for November 21, highlighted public interest in the trial.

Kansas Cin, Mo Agnes Maers Frank Hottman Fuimerly Clrice Myers Ulals Literary Park

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