Baseball power shift rocks leagues with Griffith and Dreyfus in charge
Detroit coverage notes Clark Griffith of the Nationals and Barney Dreyfus of the Pirates dominance in their leagues while Ban Johnson and John Tener lose influence. The piece traces power struggles, potential resignations, and looming decisions on continuing the season amid discord. It also mentions Jake Coveleskie, veteran pitcher, and his fading form after a long career with the Tigers Giants Phillies.
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Two base hit Spencer Milan Camb Three base hits Veach Shetton Stolen bases R Jones Veach Shanks Sacrifice hits R Jones 3 Ainstmith Schulte Queuble Johnson to Lavan Bush to Young to Kavanagh Left on bases Washington 14 Detroit 16 First base on balls O Johnson 4 Jones 4 off Dauss 3 Hits by C Jones in 8 innings none out then off Dauss 5 in 10 innings Struck out by Johnson 5 by C Jones 2 by Dauss 6 Wild pitch Johnson inning pitcher Dunas
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Cobb's Eighteenth Inning Hit Beats Nationals in Detroit
Ty Cobb delivered the deciding eighth inning hit as the Detroit Tigers edged the Washington Nationals 7 to 6 in an extra frame. Cobb batted 2 for 13 in the two games, with his late rally producing the winning run off Walter Johnson after a tough day at the plate. The Griffs had taken the opener 7 to 0, while Washington tied the second game late but fell in the eighteenth.
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Jungaieers
Doc Ayers
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Griffs
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Nelding Lavan
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Griffs Lose A Good Chance To Gain On Red Sox And Indians
Detroit Aug 4 Nationals failed to narrow the gap to four and a half games behind the Red Sox and Indians after dropping the doubleheader. Johnson pitched a near win in the second game as Walter faltered with hits and walks. Carroll Jones and Davis starred for Washington while Schulte collected four hits in two games. Altrock and Matteson entertained between games. Foster and Shotton shone in fielding with minor miscues. Nationals head to Cleveland, with an off day before starting a series with the Indians.
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Schulte
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Shotton
Kavanagh
Bush
Cobb
Nationals Take Early Lead In Opening Game
The Nationals jumped ahead early after Kallio struggled, with Judge and Stanage errors aiding the scoring. Milan doubled and Schulte drove in two, followed by Schulte again on a Shanks single. Lavan ended the big inning, Hall and Ayers briefly quieted the threat, but the Griffs’ bats stayed hot to finish the day.
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Cobb
Stanage
Lavan
Shotton
Foster
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Schulte
Shanks
Young
Hall
Ayers
Joe
Griffs
Tigers
Rex A. C. calls halt on 604th Engineers
The 604th Engineers lost 10 to 2 at Washington barracks after arriving from Camp Devon. Brown pitched for the winners and Lyons, a local, pitched for the losers. In the second game Rex defeated Fort Hunt 6 to 2.
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Uphill Fight To Tie Only Prolongs Game
In a tense baseball extra innings clash the Griffs and Jungaleers traded leads through 18 innings. Key moments featured Schulte, Ainsmith, Veach, and Cobb advancing runs, with Bush and Jones delivering decisive hits. The Tigers finally clinched as Bush scored the winning run on Cobb’s drive.
First to Red Sox Second to Indians in Cleveland doubleheader
Cleveland and Boston split a twin bill in Cleveland with Boston winning 2 to 1 in twelve innings and the Indians taking the rain-shortened second game 2 to 0. Key plays involved Cochran stealing second and scoring, while Chapman Roth and Wood produced hits for Cleveland.
White Sox Take Two By One Run Margins
Chicago wins both ends of a doubleheader against Philadelphia 7 to 6 and 3 to 2, with the second game lasting ten innings. Key players include Kopp Acosta Walker Gandil Schalk and Cicotte for Philadelphia and Chicago respectively, with late rallies and defensive plays shaping the scores.
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Clarendon A. C. Beats Operations 4 to 2 in Fast Game
Clarendon A. C. defeated Naval Operators 4 to 2 on the Operators field. Von Her bulis earned the win over Lem Owens. Giebel had three hits and Sturzer two. Watt and McMahon, the second basemen, along with Hornsberger, played well.
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Kumagae Wins Metropolitan Tennis Title on Turf
New York August 4 Ichigo Kumagae defeated Harold L Taylor 6-2 6-3 6-1 to win the Metropolitan tennis championship at the Crescent Athletic Club on turf courts. Kumagae, a Japanese player, largely attacked from his base line to secure the title.
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Saratoga Season Bright Spots Amid War Devotion
Saratoga Springs opens August with large crowds and bustling hotels but notes fewer revelries due to war. Trainers report diverse prospects among 3-year-olds led by The Porter and Tippity Witchet, while War Cloud underperforms. The Porter and Tippity Witchet plans spark debate between Preston and William Burch. 1,500 horses occupy nearby stables as season progresses.
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Preston
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Prenton
Tippity Witchet
Preston Burth
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Marines defeat Camp Humphreys nine in seven innings
Quantico August 4 The Marines beat Camp Humphreys nine 10 to 4 in seven innings. Marines tallied nine runs in a single stretch on eleven hits. Dots Miller homered for the Marines. Waidman hit the ball into a passing auto, which kept moving, yet he was credited with two bases.
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National League Standings and Yesterday's Results
National League standings show Chicago Brooklyn New York Cincinnati Pittsburgh Boston Philadelphia and St Louis with varying records. Yesterday none on schedule. today Cincinnati at Brooklyn St Louis at Philadelphia Pittsburgh at Boston Chicago at New York. International League notes Newark Rochester Rochester and Binghamton with players mentioned like Ross Madden Brogan Kneisch and Egan.
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Filly Fannie Meehan Back in Training for Late Meet
Horseman Thornby reports Fannie Meehan, known as Helmet filly, is training again after a seven week layoff from a spill at Havre de Grace. She has three weeks of Blow gallops and may race late in the meeting, or be sent to Havre de Grace and Laurel. Thornby values her at no less than $10,000.
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