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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1918
Page
7
In a tight Navy Inter league game Frye drove in both pitchers with two pivotal shutouts for the Gun team, edging the Marines 7 to 6. Key hits and strong defense carried Operations to victory, with standout pitching and late-inning defense sealing the win for the Gunners.
Washington defeats Detroit 5 to 0 as Harry Harper limits the Tigers to five hits and strands multiple threats. Schulte, Milan, and Shanks drive early offense for the Griffs, while Detroit struggles to solve Davis and fails to convert chances.
Brooklyn wins again over Cincinnati to move two up in the series. Daubert hits a third inning homer while Magee and Roush contribute in Brooklyn’s balanced attack as Chicago and other teams post results from the day.
Detroit Aug 2 Manager Griffith heads to Cleveland to contest Ban Johnsons plan to end the American League season on August 20 He hopes to persuade league magnates to keep the schedule running while the work stoppage order remains in effect Charley Comiskey supports the drive to extend play The Nationals climb a game on the Red Sox as the Indians whomp Boston and Griffs Tigers plan a doubleheader Sunday.
New York Aug 2 Chicago slugged to an 11 to 1 win over New York. Petitt and Schupp struggled for the Giants while Tyler kept the Cubs in check. Hallacher and Merkle delivered the big hits as Chicago piled up 19 hits to 9 for New York.
Northrop held Pittsburgh to one hit as Boston won 4 to 1. Key players included Filan, Offerzos, Rinse, Blond, and Smith for Boston while Pittsburgh’s lineup featured Konety, Wilson, and Lamihss. The game saw double plays, errors, and Northrop securing the win with efficient pitching and solid fielding.
New York Aug 2 The National League plans to finish its 1938 season no later than September with a World Series against the American League if arrangements with the junior circuit can be made. If not, schedules may run to August 31. Discussion includes August 17 as potential pennant end date and August 20 as possible World Series start. Cleveland and Chicago hosts are noted for upcoming meetings.
The Columbia Country Club tenm is to face Dumbarton today in a Washington Association tennis match. Dumbarton has won all four this season while Columbia has yet to win. Newcomers Edward Whitney and Graham Edgar will play for Dumbarton.
Sherdel dominates as St Louis defeats Philadelphia 8 to 1. Sherdel pitches a complete game, allowing few hits while key hits by Tuderns and Henry pace the Cardinals offense. Watson searches for answers as G Craveth and Oeschger are neutralized.
Milwaukee promoters report Tom Andrews asked Jess Willard to fight Jack Dempsey at the Auditorium with all receipts going to the war fund after expenses. Dempsey has reportedly accepted, pending agreement on terms tonight.
Cleveland defeats Boston 6 to 3 in five innings, driving Mays from the mound. Coveleskie shuts down the Red Sox while Moston and key Cleveland hitters pace the offense. Two-base hits, errors, and timely runs fuel the early lead. doubleheader planned for Sunday.
St Louis edged New York 3 to 2 as Wright pitched and hit, driving in the seventh inning run with a double. Caldwell homer in the eighth followed Bakers double to put the visitors ahead briefly before St Louis reclaimed the lead. Wright limited New York to four hits, while Austin also delivered key plays for St Louis.
In Columbus on August 2 the final day program needed 17 heats to complete four races. Ante Guy won the 215 trot after five heats from Dell Jella. Charlie M captured the 215 pace after six heats, with Highland Lassie second. Belle Alvantra took the 218 pace in straight heats, Anna Moore was runner up, and Rinland won the 213 trot in straight heats from Ss Bing.
Morgan and F P Williams will represent Washington in the grand American trapshooting tourney in Chicago from August 5 to 9. They will compete in the big handicap events with Morgan claiming the DC and Maryland titles and Williams holding the Atlantic Fleet title of the United States Navy.
A humorous golf column describes a club held tournament with an overbooked entry list and sailors filling bag-toter roles. It covers player iron usage, club makers, and Evans advice on bag composition. The piece notes Red Cross ambulances from a Gavin Johnstone match and a $7000 carriage fee for Mrs Gavins clubs.
Polymelian the imported English horse lowered the United States mark for six furlongs to 1:10.3 at Saratoga, beating Sun Briar by a neck with George Starr close for third. Sun Briar broke well but could not pass the winner, while Lacework lowered the six furlong mark earlier in the card.
The N4th Paineers won a brilliant game from Camp Meigs. On Washington Barracks in the eighth, Metes twice had the bases full but failed to score. Michaud, struck on fourteen, was not strong in the pinches. Murray of Meigs had four hits, and Meigen ... details unclear due to OCR errors.
Travton Oho Allan Sotho rton Stapther and Ear Neale Tom Griffith join Triangle Factory League teams as major leaguers flood the circuit. Sothoren to report soon. others by September. Detroit Americans announce unconditional telegraph signings Covelest and Jones, with Covelest already in play since 1914. Frankie Burns stops Fat Moore in a tight bout, Burns claiming junior district title with recent wins over Agriculture Messengers and Pepco.
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