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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1918

Page

4

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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Johnson Is Not in Form Wash 90

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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.

J. Vv. Fitzgerald Detroit Mich Ty Cobb Nationals Griffa Swatsmith Augusta Tigers Cobb Walter Johnson Jungaieers Doc Ayers Johnson Griffs Tyrus Washington Nelding Lavan Milan Jungaleers Jungaleer Carrol Jones George Davis Jones Ken Bush Wither Griffys Kallie

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.

Detroit Nationals Red Sox Indians Cleveland Johnson Walter Carroll Jones Jennings Davis Judge Schulte Nick Altrock Ed Matteson Foster 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.

Nationals Kallio Judge Cobb Stanage Lavan Shotton Foster Milan 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.

Washington Barracks Camp Devon Rex A. C Brown Lyons Rex Fort Hunt

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.

White Sox

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.

New York Ichigo Kumagae Crescent Athletic Club Harold L Taylor Brooklyn Schoolboy

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.

Harry N. Price Saratoga Springs Saratoga Beasons Springs America France John Morrissey Congress Union Avenue Moamer Weas Cudgel Commodore Macomber War War Cloud Tippity Witchet Porter William P. Burch Washington Samuel Ross Preston John Sanford Burch Sweep Burch Senior Prenton Tippity Witchet Preston Burth Jack” Thornby

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.

Quantico Marines Camp Humphreys Dots” Miller Waidman

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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