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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1910
Page
26
Rivalry between Ty Cobb and Davy Jones disrupts Detroit Tigers as rumors claim Cobb refused to play and Jones ignored signals. The dispute, tied to McIntyre and Schmidt relations, could derail the club’s season, with Jennings mediating to keep peace and preserve team strength. Cy Young’s late win streak contrasts the turmoil in Motown baseball.
Detroit Aug 5 Ty Cobb, hailed by Charles Comiskey as the greatest, faces discipline after friction with teammates and a missed signal in Tuesday’s game. Cobb gathered at the club office but Jennings advised he need not suit up as Tigers would play without him. Internal discord cited for Bush dropping to sixth in order, while McIntyre regained center.
Special to The Washington Post Hans Wagners prized bulldog Prince custodian of his noted German employers automobile was shot by a Carnegie police officer after showing signs of madness. The dog had been in poor health and deteriorated after Wagner left for a game with the Pittsburg ball team. Wagner had refused 500 dollars for the dog.
Washington Nationals topped the White Sox in an erratic exhibition as Gray struggled with control. Zeider reached safely in multiple at bats, Parent stole two bases, and Meloan sparked several White Sox threats while Miller and Beckendorf handled the Washington battery.
Chicago, Aug. 5. Dolly Gray returned to the mound for the White Sox after a long absence due to injury. He was wild and the Nationals capitalized with three runs in the third inning as Chicago won 6 to 2. Payne hit a key three base hit and Tannehill and Purtell contributed, while White struggled through the later innings.
Boston swept Cleveland in a doubleheader on Aug 5, racing to decisive wins 7–3 and 8–3. Speaker starred in the second game with a triple, two doubles, and three singles in nine plate appearances, while Hall, Harrington, Engle and teammates contributed key hits as Boston bolstered its pennant drive.
Detroit and New York clash with a prodigious eight run burst in the fourth inning sealing a Tigers victory while the Giants topple the Cubs ten to one. Mathewson shines for New York as Chicago’s offense falters despite late surges.
Standings show Philadelphia and Boston leading, with New York and Detroit mid-pack and Cleveland trailing. Yesterday’s results include Chicago beating Boston and Washington over Cleveland, with upcoming games: Washington at Chicago, Philadelphia at St. Louis, New York at Detroit, Boston at Cleveland.
In Richmond Virginia on August 6 New York Americans closed negotiations to purchase Danville shortstop Priest after bidding by St Louis. Danville won at 350 dollars while St Louis offered 300 and New York settled at 80. A Brasnahan telegram soon arrived agreeing to pay 850.
Philadelphia battered three Pittsburgh pitchers in a 7 to 1 victory led by Doolan and Luderus. Doolan scored three times on two bags and slugged a three two-base hit. Luderus contributed two singles and a double as Philadelphia built an early lead and cruised. Camnitz pitched six innings for Pittsburgh, with Maddox allowing four runs in two innings.
Philadelphia defeated St Louis today as Powell struggled in the fifth inning allowing seven runs before Bailey relieved. St Louis tallied late, with Oldring, Truegale, Plank, Lord, Schweitzer among the hitters and multiple players scoring. Final: Philadelphia ahead with key hits by Oldring, Schweitzer, and Barry, game lasted two hours and one minute.
Brooklyn pounded St Louis to sweep a doubleheader. Rucker hurled a 3 0 win in game one, while Brooklyn dominated game two 5 1, with Huggins and Hulswitz banished for arguing. Dalton collided with a fence but recovered.
Boston wins second game 4 to 0 behind Mattern’s shutout after dropping the first 6 to 3. Shrown injures hand in game one. Line scores show Boston gains three runs with two out off Frock. Cincinnati tallies four in one game and eight across two. Golf title noted: Mrs Harris wins Chicago women’s championship 5 up 4 to play over Inez Clark.
John I. Taylor of the Boston American League club announced that third baseman Harry Lord, captain all season, is on the market for a trade. Taylor has spoken with Cleveland and Detroit, but neither can offer acceptable players. The owner seeks a star pitcher and rejects cash. Wagner becomes captain and Engle, from New York, will play third. Foul tip injures umpire Evans, game halted for treatment. injury not serious.
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