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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1907
Page
11
In a dense amateur league card, Brooklanders coasted to victory as they and their rivals delivered a string of solid pitching and steady batting. Key players logged runs and RBIs while late rallies shaped the outcome amid a crowded field.
In a chaotic Capital City League match many players were unavailable, forcing forfeiture to Southern Railway with a 9 to 0 score. A bitter, high tension contest followed before the forfeit decided the outcome, while observers noted errors and disputed calls.
Cincinnati wins both games to extend its winning streak over Boston to six. In the opener Odwell and Ewing contributed key hits, while Beaton and Tenney featured notably in offense. The nightcap, shortened to seven innings, saw strong fielding by Mitchell on a relay throw at the plate and timely power from Wege and Tenney.
The Saratoga Spa hosts a billiard tournament during the season with top players including Jacob Schaefer and Morningstar at the United States Hotel parlors. The event, expected to run two weeks, draws crowds as Sutton and Morningstar display high skill amid festive surroundings.
Augus Unteago defeated New York 7 to 0 as Taylor's miscue and fielding lapses fueled a one sided game. Tinker and Bars contributed hits, while King and Evers led the offense with key plays amid a chaotic defensive showing.
Pittsburg and Brooklyn battled to an even score in a smoky setting as Pittsburg showed bursts of offense behind McIntyre while Brooklyn’s side rallied with solid defense. Final lines indicate a tightly contested affair with key hits and pitching mixed throughout.
Agnes Jennings argues Washington draws larger crowds and could become a winner with added players like Cantillon. Detroit pitches Johnson and Beydon for Washington and Cleveland's lineup includes Jens Liebherdt and Clark. Weather shifts and a rainout test the teams as fans await a decisive double header in New York.
Galveston shortstop Smith, from the Texas League, will report in a few days to join the local string. He is fast, skilled at handling the ball, and expected to boost the infield. Team plans to try out youngsters this fall to find the 1908 lineup.
Newcastle stable in great luck with four winners led by Miller aboard the Marvelous One. Prohibitive favorites Spooner and Explo son secure first money, while Sid le-Books wins second as the meeting progresses.
Saratoga winners include Spooner over Lally in a 11 to 10 finish, Brot Explosion beating Temacos 20 to 11, Rye defeating Banosoara 10 to 0, and Taunt defeating Croxton. Fort Erie results feature Milas Mazaon and Ghae Thorogon in close bouts, with Orlandot Minder and Garalena appearing in the card.
Oarsmen from varied nations arrive for the National Association of Amateur Oarsmen regatta on the Schuylkill River. Competitors include Waldemar Sands of Berlin and James J Woulfe of New Orleans with crews from St Louis and Halifax. Contenders practice today for the event in Philadelphia.
Special to The WorkunION reports a suspected race fix during Fort Erie steeplechase action. Judge Price ordered jockey Hoyle off the track after warnings of irregularities, while Boyle rode Snowarti. Windsor and Kenilworth meets saw a tainted pattern of winners in jumping races, with several performances described as suspicious.
The Saratoga meeting featured a chaotic day with several races overshadowed by gusting winds and tough betting. Addie Dugan rode Jemaceo to win the Mohawk Selling Stakes for three year olds, edging The Wrestler as Ing ham’s trio led by The Newcastle stable dominated several events.
Joe Gans and Britt Siga plan a championship bout with purse offers pending. The match remains open for bids until 12 o clock next Saturday and could be held in a city offering a suitable purse. Clubs from Reno and San Francisco compete for the rights with purses ranging from six to seven thousand dollars.
President Kilfoyle of the Cleveland American League club berated George Stoval and Frank Delehanty on the road for disgraceful methods. Kilfoyle warned they were fired and suspended until Lajoie approves. Delehanty threatened legal action as Kilfoyle insisted on stricter discipline.
Cleveland errors allow Philadelphia to win another game. The report notes misplays and faulty plays by Cleveland players impacting the outcome, with mentions of Clarkson and Power in key moments. The piece presents a turbulent game narrative with scattered names and team references across a long, garbled recap.
Atlanta City August 6 Monte Roberts in a YO horzenower machine won the chief event, a free for all race, at the automobile race meet. Chirlotle’s 46 horsepower six cylinder car took second, while P J Robinson in an 180 horsepower car finished third. Other events list multiple horsepower classes and winners, with TW Berger and William Civeied among noted names.
In a muddled Boston pageant on August 6 St Louis bunched hits off Howell’s splitter to win. Hartzell and Glaze provided key plays including a home run that kept Boston from being shut out. Strong pitching and selective hitting drove St Louis past Boston with two unearned runs and late defense sealing the game.
New York defeats Chicago 6 to 2 to seize the series lead three games to two after Chesbro relieves Moore in the seventh inning. Batters and fielding details are partially garbled but show New York offense converting runs late as Chicago loses the decisive game in the set.
Buffalo N Y Aug 6 A mare ran away with a shattered sulky but escaped injury and won the Empire State pace. Diners report Geers spilled from the sulky during a mix up in heat three but recovered to finish. Sonoma Girl and other horses competed in a crowded racing program with several heats and crashes.
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