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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1910
Page
46
The Nationals show grit on road trips, finishing games from behind and boosting hopes for a stronger finish. With Mtreat returning and Mian possibly back, Washington eyes improved offense, while debates flare over Ty Cobb trade talk and its impact on Detroit vs Washington lineups.
Special to The Washington Eu reports manager Lave Cross fined three Charlotte Hornets players for on field disputes. Bauswine and Francisco each paid 300, later 900 after Bauswine threatened to quit. Both were suspended. Francisco to seek salary via attorney to cover fines. In Newport RI, Indies tennis doubles finals set with Mrs Arthur Burden and Mrs William Loew to face Mrs Lorillard Spencer Jr and Chriss Anna Sandy after semifinals.
Washington loses 6 to 4 as a sixth inning rally by St Louis undermines Walker. Doc Reisling drives in the go ahead run after a single, double and triple, while Rube Waddell struggles in his return outing. Washington mounts a late threat but falls short in Mt. Louis contest.
White Sox master the mound and lineup as Coombs loses seven straight in the second, Dygert and Atkins work. Chicago also shifts Tannehill to first and Blackburne to short with Kelly in right field. Remendade wins the Prix Memoir at Tremblay, Frank Gould’s horse Remendade victorious.
League standings show Philadelphia leading with strong record as New York and Chicago trail. Today’s games include Washington at St. Louis, Boston at Detroit, New York at Cleveland, and Philadelphia at Chicago with several cross standings implications for pennant races.
Boston wins the first game of the series 6 to 1 as Mullin is wild and poorly supported. The home team collected all hits in the sixth inning loading the bases with none out. Karger settled and retired the side with one run scoring. Boston gains the lead with steady defense and timely hitting led by Wagner and Carrigan.
Otis Crandall was sent in against Boston for the second time in the series and led New York to a 4 0 victory over Boston. He allowed six hits and walked none as New York backed him with flawless defense. Burke pitched well for Boston while Curtis had a rough start. The game was a fast, well played local season contest with Crandall earning the win.
In a loosely played Polo Grounds style game Philadelphia defeated Brooklyn in 11 innings, scoring three runs in the eleventh. Grant drove in the winning runs with three singles and a double, while Dessau relieved Rucker and faced late trouble as Wheat made a running catch to preserve the win.
New York baserunning dominates as six steals spark a victory over Cleveland. Austin stars in the field and on the bases while Cree leads the Yankees with a double and a triple. Cleveland’s Turner and local pitchers deliver strong performances in a tight game.
Bill Bradley third baseman for Cleveland has been released unconditionally after the Philadelphia trade that sent Rath for Lara. The move signals Somers plan to replace veterans with youngsters as Detroit releases Killian and other old-timers, a trend echoed by Taylor and Comiskey as teams rebuild with youth.
Detroit veteran left handed pitcher Ed Kilian, a member of three champion teams, is sold to Toronto in the Eastern League. He will report immediately. Kilian joined from Cleveland in 1909 and played for Detroit since, but declining arm prompted the sale.
The National League releases a detailed roster of contracts and transfers approved today. Players moved include Crable, Wheller, Memke, Mercer, Suggins and Luderus with multiple teams like Brooklyn Cincinnati Chicago Philadelphia St Louis and Pittsburgh involved. The bulletin also notes suspensions and a health related absence by Arthur Fromme.
Ping Bodie, San Francisco of the Pacific Coast League, has hit 25 home runs by midseason, eclipsing all prior marks. The Tacoma grounds favored sluggers, though Bodie’s power stands out as the season progresses.
Horseracing notes show Dr John E Lansbury starting Linkwood May at 2 18 1 4 pace and retiring soon, with Joe Mott entering multiple horses including Russell T and Trixie at Leonard town. Gilbert Hall represents Washington at Tasley with pacer Charley Hal and Juez while Alonzo Corbin heads to Belmont Park with a four day meeting of trotters and pacers including Maunelia and Misa Hobson in Belmont.
Pittsburg August 1 too much Jack Johnson described as the theme of a sermon by Rev A A Virgo pastor of the Warren A M E Church He urged restraint in jubilant displays over the Reno victory saying the negro remains a missionary people with tougher battles ahead and warned against overemphasis on Johnson Sandown Park England August 1 the Holiday Stakes for two year olds was won by Blue Girl filly Pair Eileen ran second and Rupert third from twelve horses running
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