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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1909
Page
16
A fragmented sports column debates the American League standings and potential star players. It weighs team strengths, conjectures about lineups, and the impact of key pitchers and hitters on upcoming seasons.
Pierce Arrow Autos claim a top prize at a local meet as drivers scored in a series of heats. Event details are limited by fragmented OCR text but indicate Arrow vehicles dominated the competition with strong finishes and a trophy win.
In the American League no games were played yesterday due to postponements affecting Boston and other teams. Weather and scheduling conflicts kept all lineups idle as standings remain unchanged.
A scrambled summary of American Association, New York State, and Eastern League results. Teams like Milwaukee, Albany, Binghamton, Utica, Elmira, Scranton, Newark, Buffalo, Jersey City, and Montreal are listed with various game outcomes and player mentions. The text combines first and second games across multiple leagues with scattered scores and lineups.
Report from Little Rock indicates Capt Jack Connor is released to the St Louis Browns while outfielder Cocash heads to New York. Connors expected to become executive analyst. game postponements due to funeral of Harry Pultam noted. Shappirio AC defeats Pabst Preweis in tight ball clash highlighting Rate at first and Goldberg’s line drive snag.
On August 1 at Celtic Park Tong Island, Daniel Ahearn of Inch Amer 1 thletic Club set a world record in the two laps and jump event with 9 feet 6 inches, surpassing the former mark by Dan Shanahan of Limerick. Ahearn previously posted 8 feet 11 inches in Boston, measured by amateur officials.
Attendance figures reported for yesterday's National League games show 49,000 in Chicago, ? in Cincinnati, and 13,000 in St. Louis, reflecting strong turnout across venues.
The article details limited expected changes to Detroit Tigers roster with Kelley and Old slated for chances, Miller and Leayelt to play, and Ohl roving as a potential starter. It notes lack of material to overhaul the lineup, mentions minor leaguer Gwro? Speer Kelley and young outfielders, and references concerns about left handed pitching versus right handed batters. It discusses umpiring issues and Jennings’ and Macks’ teams, plus an offer about a Jeff Johnson vs Jack Johnson match in Visalia.
Grifiths team opened with a loss to Brooklyn but won the nightcap in a two game set in Cincinnati Ohio. Errors aided two Brooklyn runs in the first game as Buck pitched well and the second ended on a wild throw with bases loaded.
Chicago swept a twin bill over Philadelphia, winning 7 to 6 in the nightcap after an 11 to 0 opener. Brown pitched a one hitter in game one as Chicago took the early lead with two passes, two doubles, and a single. In the second game Chicago built a late lead before Philadelphia rallied with eight runs in the fifth and sixth innings, but Chicago held on behind strong hitting and fielding. Howard, Tinker, and Sheckard starred for Chicago, while Knabe, Doo, and Zimmerman contributed for Philadelphia.
Boston scored in bursts aided by five consecutive hits in the seventh to take control as St Louis managed limited offense. Several players contributed, including Phelps and Graham, with Delahanty and Shean driving in runs. a double play aided by Shean and Graham helped stem St Louis' chances.
The Washington Post reports nearly 1000 regulars leave New York for Garaloga by special train to attend Saratoga's opening day. The card includes the Saratoga Handicap and Flash Stakes with Spinaway, Mohawk, and Alabama Stakes among many features. Top contenders listed include Ocean Round, School Marm, Quiet Rare, and Maskette among others as anticipation grows across the racing world.
Mrs Emma Michel caused the deaths of her children Meta 15 and Gnatey 12 by gas and then killed herself with a rubber tube connected to gin. The bodies were found in the house after authorities traced a note where she blamed marital strife. She and Louis Michel had been separated for three months and she had filed for divorce with alimony unpaid according to her statement.
Manila August 2 government probes a broad opium trafficking plot uncovered with a seizure of 40 pounds of opium and 92 ounces of cocaine cleverly hidden in a shipment of mining machinery from Hongkong. Louis Grant and a leading American businessman are charged with involvement. Investigators say others are being watched as authorities pursue the case amid rising drug prices in Manila once import bans took effect.
Nine year old Lydia Den died after an electric automobile driven by Police Sergeant Marlon Freseman overturned near Broad and Amsterdam. A bystander aiding in fire system checks was struck by the out of control vehicle, which slammed into an iron post and toppled.
A leading member of Pittsburg society connected to the Pittsburg Field Club has confessed to thefts spanning more than a year. A detective hired by the club expelled the man after he admitted to the crimes.
Coléh Powers announced Saturday he would run for Congress in Kentucky's Eleventh District. The move pits Powers against incumbent Republican Don C. Mdwards in a battle for the GOP nomination. The contest is shaping as a marquee clash in Kentucky politics with high tension and strong expectations.
Grateful donors and rescuers honored after a Potomac River rescue. J L Himes Edward Darlington FP Bweerengton Barton Stewart and W T G Baum received gold watch fobs for saving four others from a burning launch near Anatostian Island. Hines declined money, but a scholarship for the rescuer is being sought from Carnegie Institute while efforts to fund his education continue.
Six men died by drowning in one day in Massachusetts towns from Boston to Gardner. Victims include Samuel Lee a salesman and Charles Hambro a liquor dealer who drowned bathing near the Acme Thread Company works in Shaton. Others: Fred Tindale 26 Springfield in Bart Pond South Chelmsford. Joseph Bottomies 68 Towell at Salisbury Beach. Mathon Bane 2 Plitfed drowned at Onota Lake. August Minden 30 baker of Gardner at Lake Dennison.
In San Francisco on August 1 barbers in Chinatown raised shave head prices from percent to percent and herbal doctors boosted fees from percent to cents. The shift prompts many to shave their own heads and rely on herb taking as a precaution. dozens of barber shops remain busy across Chinatown with daily shaves for proper appearance.
Two boys aged unknown drowned after attempting a rescue in the St Marys River area seven miles from a tilling place. Kingsland Gn Ang 1 While bathing with others they were seen struggling and one is believed to have tried to save the other. Bodies recovered. Southern League games postponed Memphis Tenn Aug 1 all games deferred until Tuesday in memory of National League President Pulliam.
A city official recounts a confrontation where five special officers entered a gambling house. The officers, aided by two others, faced armed suspects as they entered to arrest regulars. A quick exchange of gunfire followed with several onlookers and officers involved in the chaotic scene.
The fragment details a lost valise on a Worcester steamboat with assorted contents including money two diamond rings a flask of whiskey cigarettes photographs a daguerreotype two pocket watches and French lingerie. It notes discovery by Mr Ganger and asks for identification of the bag. It also references a Clifton Stadium bicycle race won by Elmer Collins and other unrelated sports items.
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