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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1908
Page
30
Cleveland defeats Washington 1 to 0 with late runs, while Delehanty and Clymer are indefinitely suspended by AL president Ban Johnson. Tannehill allowed seven runs but was relieved after two. Dashed defense and errors marked the game as Cleveland benefited from strong support for Heinie Berger.
Detroit mixed two hits with two walks and an error in the sixth to score three runs, an inning that practically decided the game. Mullin baffled the Athletics as Schaefer and Crawford featured on defense and offense amid a 5 to 3 Detroit win in the Aug 5 contest at Detroit Mich.
Cincinnati and New York battled to a 4 to 4 tie when darkness halted the game in the ninth inning at New York. The contest featured players such as Terney Doyle Devin and Hutewitz with multiple scoring runs, and Crandall pitched for Cincinnati while Mowrett Taylor and Campbell handled mound duties for New York. The game was halted after 9 innings due to darkness as the teams combined for several two base hits and defensive plays.
Gurley out its best lineup against the Advents and wins 6 to 4. Donnelly connected safely four times, including a three base hit, while Ogle and Seitz pitched creditable ball. Last inning drama ended with a caught nap at third as Dandvoigt tried to steal.
An Marquette League game between St Josephs and St Pauls was postponed due to wet grounds. An exhibition between St Josephs and a picked team ended in a 7 to 7 tie. Details include line scores for St Josephs and a picked team with pitchers, fielders, and misc. game notes such as left on bases and errors.
Weather halted Bloomingdale's planned lineup at St Stephen's Institute Brentwood forcing a forfeit. Capital City park was set for a 5:30 p.m. tilt against the Patron Government Printing Office team.
More than 600 spectators visited Tazley today as heavy rains slowed the track. Races were hotly contested despite heat and moisture. Notable events included multiple trot and pace purses and local league results with teams such as Murphy Co and Goldenberg in action.
In the M. C. A. League Station defeated Coachyard 12 to 4. Osborne led with four hits, Showalter and Thompson contributed key plays, while pitching and fielding shaped the nine innings. Umpire Mr. Flynn presided as both teams reached base frequently and errors influenced scoring.
Sporting commentary notes Ban Johnson’s push to curb gambling at ball parks. The piece argues most wagering is between friends and unlikely to harm the game, while predicting the insistence on action may reflect Johnson’s desire to stay in the public eye amid pennant races. It also discusses team struggles and player suspensions affecting standings.
Manager O Connor has booked the American League grounds for a Friday clash between Interstate and Columbia. Interstate touts its usual strong lineup while Columbia plans to field back regulars led by catcher Smith. Dukey Moss is expected to return from Frederick for the Friday tilt. Eugene Green, the Washington bathing beach guard, challenges swimmers from the city to race him to Alexandria and Fort Washington from the Seventh Street wharf.
American League results show Cleveland 4 St Louis 2 and Detroit 5 St Louis 3 among the night games. Washington, New York, Philadelphia, Boston, and Chicago had varied scores. Today’s games include Washington at Cleveland and New York at St Louis. Standings list Detroit and Cleveland atop, with Boston, Washington, New York, Philadelphia, St Louis, and Chicago trailing. records reflect uneven schedules and win percentages.
National League results show New York and Cincinnati tied 4 4 in rain disrupted action with Chicago and Boston also affected. Pittsburgh leads with a .450 winning percentage while Philadelphia Brooklyn St Louis and others show varied records amid weather delays and rescheduled matchups.
Cleveland Naps outfielder Charley Hickman is sold to the Toledo Mud Hens manager Bill Armour announced. Armour beat Baltimore Columbus and Indianapolis in bidding for Hickman who agreed to a three year contract with a large salary. Hickman will strengthen the Hens lineup immediately as he moves from Cleveland after a productive two years in the American League.
In Baltimore on Aug 5 Kid Seager and Soldier Burns fought fifteen rounds for the Eureka Athletic Cup, ending in a draw. Burns edged the action with ring generalship while Seager showed greater stamina. both fighters bore marks from a hard contest.
Winchester celebrates homecoming by defeating Hagerstown 9 to 0 at Reservoir Park. Brown and Montgomery spark Winchester batting while Shimer and Cantwell rotate pitching for the rivals. Final score, notable fielding and hitting details highlighted in the period contest.
In the American League Chicago versus Boston drew 4 876 fans while Cleveland hosted Washington with 3 162 in attendance Detroit met Philadelphia in a 3 347 turnout and St Louis faced New York drawing 12 500. In the National League New York played Cincinnati before an audience of 5 500 spectators.
Boston scores in third on a walk a single and Younes error to take lead. Chicago ties on a pass a double and a single. Sullivan wild throw and Stahl single produce Boston’s winning run. Final Chicago two runs per box.
St Louis won two games from New York with strong defense and Peltys pitching. In the first game Waddell struggled briefly but received solid support as Manning was hit in spots. Pelty held New York to two hits in the second game while Chesbro was overwhelmed by St Louis in the third inning.
Cleveland Ohio August 5 Second baseman Delehanty of the Washington American League Club was indefinitely suspended by President Ban Johnson for abusive language after an adverse decision by umpire O Loughlin. Manager Cantillon has also been notified of an indefinite suspension for Otis Clymer for disrespectful language to the umpire. Donnelly's consistent hitting a large factor in the result as Ogle and Seitz pitched a duel.
Chicago reports that the American League will issue a bulletin to all clubs urging strict enforcement of betting prohibitions in the league constitution. President Johnson suggests arresting betters at ballparks if needed and may deploy private detectives to root out gambling, while police actions against bookmakers remain city responsibilities.
Richart HH Palmer and Gustave F Touchard captured the New York State lawn tennis doubles title at Travers Island, New York Athletic Club, after a final delayed by players at Longwood. They defeated Henry J Mollenhauer and Herbert L Westfall 6 1, 6 4, 5 3.
Pittsburg announces purchase of pitcher C. M. Brandon from the Kansas City American Association team for 35,000 dollars. He will report around September 1 as Pittsburg nears the league finish. Brandon reportedly preferred over Rube Marquard, who NY club pays 11,000. A Kansas City source says Barney Dreyfuss has closed the deal and paid 5,000.
Multiple leagues schedule games at Capital City park and surrounding streets including Marquette League matchups at Thirteenth and Detreat and Independence League contests at McDevitt's. Results show forfeit by St. Stephen's and several scorelines from Amateur and Commercial leagues across northeast and northwest zones.
The Ninth Street team of the Sunday Schnoo League defeated the Virginia Athletic Club 10 to 4 on Sixth Street in northeast. Stuckert starred with two doubles and a single in five trips. Carroll started and left after four, Symonoskie finished on the mound. Various players contributed, Lynch pitched well for Virginia A C but received limited support.
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