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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1907
Page
13
The article recounts amateur league action halted by rain while Plavlis and Tamm managed key moments. It notes Bethany, Ninth, and Trinity Lux amid standings, with umpire Geusiing praised for fair officiating and Suburban League tensions shaping playoff hopes.
Detroit doubles down on Nationals with two decisive wins. Poor fielding and errors haunted the locals in both games, Charley Smith misplays and a key miscue by Schmidt aid the visitors’ scoring. Donovan shone for Detroit while Slevers puzzled the locals with his hits and smart defense before the late rally in game two.
Walter Johnson returns to the mound for the decisive afternoon game against Detroit with Heydon catching. The youngster impressed in his debut and is expected to toughen the Washington lineup, while Detroit’s defense and timely hitting under Gehring have kept them in the race as Jennings comments on the team’s hustle and O Leary’s steady play.
National Baseball Commission granted Lew Wiltse reinstatement to pursue employment with a minor league club after reporting requirements. Like Griffin and Bresster, he faces ongoing review to determine if conduct warrants permanent reinstatement. Wiltse previously played in the Tri-State League and was contract jumper, left without a team.
Philadelphia won both games against Cleveland with strong hitting. The box scores show several players contributing, including homers and multiple runs, with notable performances from Phila players in the doubleheader.
Detroit's Bill Donovan and a sharp fielding team overwhelm Jones prop and the local nine. Blankenhip and Delehanty error led to two runs in the second. Ty Cobb shines with four hits in game two, Crawford and Cobb form strong outfield pair. Oberlin, released by Boston, is to join Cantillon's squad this week.
Aug. 5 Uniontown Pa Billy Keane will be allowed to play with the local club after Altoona protested to the OM League. The action follows a bid to have Keane return to Altoona. The report notes Keane’s claim of past play in the Tri-State and Eastern Leagues and cites other score updates and games from various leagues for the day.
In a rough baseball clash, Detroit scores twice in the fourth on miscues and timely hits as Washington’s Ganley and Altizer spark two runs earlier. Cobb, Delehanty, and Blankenship drive late rallies, with Jones, Schmidt, and O’Leary contributing singles for the visitors.
Sam Fitzpatrick says Johnson will meet Burns in a 45 round title bout for a purse of 825000, proposed by promoter Jim Coffroth in California. Coffroth wires Burns accepted, aiming for Sept 3 in Colma near San Francisco, with Fitzpatrick insisting on Johnson’s title defense and no favors in purse split. Johnson and Fitzpatrick plan coastward trip to acclimate for the match, asserting Burns as a worthy challenger and the strongest opponent available.
Sten's performance has been uneven this season while once a top pitcher in the American Association. Boston paid a heavy price for his release. Oberlin spent last year with Milwaukee under Cantillon, and Joe believes the Boston discard can still deliver strong work.
Boston defeats St Louis in twelve innings by a 3 to 2 score in Boston on August 5. Criger and Pruitt were replaced by Hoey and Grimshaw in the twelfth as Boston rallies for the win. Key plays include Stone, Pickering, and Milam contributing hits while Pratt and Winter split decisions on the mound with late offense sealing the game.
In a high tension game Chicago took an early lead with aggressive fielding and wild play. New York rallied late scoring on singles and a triple to win in the eighth, with Bresnahan driving a key two-bagger. Umpire disputes and injuries affected the field as McGraw Shay and Dahlen were ordered off for arguing.
New York outplayed the Chicago Americans to move back into second place in the pennant race. Patterson exited early, White relieved by Walsh, and all scoring occurred in the first three innings. Umpire O Loughlin called the game in hour and five minutes amid a morning of racing notes. Cup Race Entries Close for Gold Challenge Cup at Chippewa Bay with ASA races set for Tuesday to Thursday.
Amateurs, led by Kagies, added three runs to their total with a win over Bitsy ik tof and the PLB. The contest featured solid pitching and timely hitting as Easley’s squad controlled the late innings. In St Louis, Philadelphia’s Nine faced tough, high-scoring action with Burnett, Hopkin, Holt, and other star names contributing to a brisk, boxy slugfest.
Special to The Washington Post reports pitcher Arthur Hildebrand joined Jake Stahl’s South Chicago semi pro team, boosting a staff already featuring Skel Roach and Brading. Hildebrand, a former Princeton star, plans to make Chicago his home and declines to rejoin the Washington club. Cambridge Wins on Costly Erorm. Cambridge defeats Ekston 3 to 0 in a tightly pitched game, scoring on errors and two hits, as Ekston’s hurler allows few safeties.
Special to The Washington Woes reports Frank Oberlin of the Boston American joining Washington on a training trip. Coachs note his prior strong showing with Milwaukee, but his recent form has declined. The piece also mentions manager changes, player trades, and injury comebacks shaping the pennant race.
Bouton Auglo Tee’s seventeenth annual tennis tournament opens at Longwood Cricket Club with a large, representative field. Notables include W J Clothier of Philadelphia, A D Little, Clarence Howarth, D M Grant Southern champ, W L Westrall, N W Niles Harvard champ, and others from New York, Boston, Providence. Only ten defaults, weather ideal, fifty-one matches completed, clothier advanced by default then beat Grose. Raymond D Little won his scoring match in straight sets, later defeating Mies, while Warland beat Grant and Grant defeated Fowter.
The Anaiostan Crew of Washington prepares for a second match race against the Virginia Boat Club at West Point on August 24 after a defeat here. The Virginia crew includes Fitzgerald Grant Lefebra Williams Meade M Gliman Gliman Vorrest Gith Christian Taylor Haw Sempeon Thomax. The Anaiostan club plans a stronger lineup with many members returning from vacation and a new boat in use.
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