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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1910
Page
19
The Nationals fight to finish games and improve late, with Street and Milan returning to bolster the lineup. Detroit’s Ty Cobb dominates, underscoring his value to a pennant winner, while a speculative Washington trade is dismissed as impractical and damaging to fielded strength.
Washington Post dispatch from Charlotte reports manager Lave Cross, a former major leaguer, fined Hornets players Bauswine and Francisco 300 each after a dispute tied to a recent game in Spartanburg. Bauswine faced further suspension, with salaries used to cover the fines. Francisco plans to seek his pay via legal channels. In Newport, Newport tennis women’s doubles finals set for tomorrow after semis today.
In St Louis on August 1, the Nationals lost 5 to 4 as a sixth inning error by Walker and a late rally by the Browns decided the game. Waddell returned in his first start after suspension but allowed nine hits while Washington mustered five. Key moments included a Browns rally in the sixth and a late push by Washington that fell just short.
Chicago defeats Philadelphia 26 to 1 as White stars dominate from the first inning. Coombs suffers first defeat after seven straight wins while Dygert, Atkins, and White contribute on the mound and at the plate amid a lineup shakeup.
Standings show Wes Pet Wee Cane teams with Philadelphia at 60 81 and 89 games played, plus Cleveland and Washington in tight spots. The schedule lists key matchups: Washington at St. Louis, New York at Cleveland, Philadelphia at Chicago, and additional games including Chicago at New York and St. Louis at Brooklyn.
Otis Crandall pitched six scattered hits and no walks as the New York Giants beat Boston 4 to 6 in a fast game. Brooklyn’s club needed three runs after a rough start by Curtis, with Crandall earning the win and Burke finishing. Merkle, Doyle, Snodgrass, and Bridwell powered the Giants, while Oldfield and Murray contributed for the Red Sox.
Bill Bradley, third baseman for Cleveland, was released unconditionally as Somers moves to replace veterans with youngsters. The move mirrors Detroit’s release of Killian and follows a broader AL trend of rebuilding with youth, led by John I. Taylor’s and Comiskey’s approaches. Veterans like Lajoie Bemis and Joss may follow as new talent arrives.
Boston wins the first game of the series 6 to 1 at Detroit as Mullin struggles while Karger steadies the mound. Boston collects all hits in the sixth inning with bases loaded and nobody out. Notable: Wagner hits a three-base shot and Speaker and Hooper contribute in a rugged early inning rally.
Philadelphia defeats Brooklyn in 11th inning after three runs, aided by Grant’s three hits and a Wheat running catch. Dessau relieved Rucker, but trouble persisted. final score 9 to 8.
Ed Killian veteran left hand pitcher of the Detroit club and member of its three champion teams has been sold to Toronto Eastern League. He will report there at once. Killian came from Three I to Cleveland in 1903 then joined Detroit in 1909 remaining with the Tigers for years. His arm is practically gone leading Detroit to sell him.
New York base running drives a 6 theft game as they beat Cleveland. Austin stars in the field and on the bases, Turner of Cleveland also shines. New York games hit totals were modest but timely, with key runs aided by steals and timely hitting.
National League announces approved contracts and releases dated Aug 1 1911. From Brooklyn George Crable. Cincinnati George Wheeler and Robert B. Meluke. Pittsburgh Jack Mercer David St Louis E Higgins Edward A c. Releases include Chicago to Philadelphia Fred Luderus Cincinnati to St Paul Orville Woodruff Philadelphia to Chicago Willem Foxen Pittsburgh to Kansas City William B Powell Pittsburgh to Indianapolis A A James Dowd Jr St Louis Ernest B Lush St Louis to Vernon FP oi Raleigh St Louis to St Paul Elmer J Rieger Suspension New York A Raymond Boston C Lt Herzog Ferguson Cincinnati grants Arthur Fromme leave of absence for balance of season due to health.
Ping Bodie, the heavy hitting right fielder for the San Francisco team, has eclipsed league records by blasting 24 home runs with the season barely half over. He consistently clears the fence across the circuit, surpassing earlier marks set by Truck Bagan on Tacoma grounds years ago.
Dr John Lansbury begins jogging in Linkwood on May 2 1914 then retires. Joe Mott schedules races featuring Russell T and several green trotters at Leonardtown while T W Dunworth returns with speedway tips. Gibert Hall represents Washington at Tasley Va with pacers and trotters. Lord Bingen joins Mott at Forrestville, bred by Bingen and a 2:18 sire. Henry Coppershite announces Labor Day harness and running events with $100 and $30 purses. Alonzo Carbin to Belmont Park with a dozen trotters and pacers for a four day meeting including Mannella Finnek Miss Hobson Kushan Gaillant Maid Country Boy and Berka.
In Pittsburg on August 1 Rev. A. A. Virgil of the Warren A. M. E. Church denounced celebratory joy over Jack Johnsons Reno victory. He urged balance, saying the race remains missionary and faces harder battles than the prize ring. He warned against excessive Johnson sentiment in minds and hearts.
Sandown Park England Aug 1 The Holiday Yearling Stakes worth 40 sovereigns was run today over 5 furlongs and won by H P Whitney s Blue Girl filly Fair Helen finished second Rupert took third from twelve starters.
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