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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1904
Page
18
A chaotic account of leg injuries and hamstring woes among baseball athletes, detailing torn ligaments, swollen limbs, and mounting strains on star players as teams press for victory. The piece names Davy Waltz and others, notes lingering pain, and describes postgame effects on performance.
John J. McGraw, manager of the New York Giants, is praised as a great manager and star player. The piece traces his rise from Truxton New York to Orioles and Giants, notes his leadership creating a popular era, and cites attendance records and the 29 year old milestone.
In a colorful war of words, editors compare potential breakaways between the National and American Leagues, arguing peace seems likely to hold to avoid costly conflicts. The piece notes enduring loyalties, past coalitions, and the risk of renewed battles harming both sides. A Southern Tennis Tourney opens in Atlanta with top players from Louisville, Nashville, New Orleans, and others anticipated, as plans for a Southern tennis association emerge.
Special to The Washington Post St Louis Aug 7 The Browns lost to the Senators 7 to 3 with Wolfe pitching well and Donovan delivering strong hitting Donovan Stahl and Cassidy featured in the field as Washington pulls away late Jake Stahl hit the longest homer ever on the AL grounds and O Neill Wallace and Moran spark strong outfield plays for the Browns as the Senators finish strong in a 10 000 crowd Patten and Howell set for Monday in the next clash.
Philadelphia won the Chicago game on Donohue’s errors and Smith’s wildness. Donohue issued four walks and two errors as Philadelphia plated all runs. Wad dell struck out eleven for Chicago amid 27,084 in attendance. Hickman traded from Cleveland to Detroit via telephone, with exchange of locations to follow.
American Association games show Louisville St Paul and Milwaukee Indianapolis with several results. Columbus beat Kansas City 1 0 in first game and Kansas City won 8 7 in second. Toledo defeated Minneapolis 14 3. Southern League saw New Orleans Atlanta tied 3 3, Memphis 11 over Nashville 6, Shreveport 4 over Birmingham 1. Eastern League Newark beat Jersey City 9 2, Providence 9 Baltimore 9. South Atlantic League Jacksonville and Charleston tied 6 6 when rain halted play after 11 innings.
National League today features Pittsburg at Philadelphia Cincinnati at Boston Chicago at Brooklyn St Louis at New York standings show Boston leading with 33 wins 28 losses and a .604 win rate Philadelphia Brooklyn Chicago Cincinnati Pittsburg St Louis in pursuit Reports mention Philadelphia open beta tomorrow and Pittsburg loss count, plus notes on umpiring and player moves across teams including Red Calhoun and McPherson.
A critical look at baseball rulemaking this season notes ongoing rowdiness by players and the challenge for umpires. It argues for strict penalties, including fines for players who confront umpires or use abusive language, to curb unruly conduct and protect the sport’s integrity.
In the Marquette League race Trinity and St Anthony's stay tied for first as week standings show hot contention. St Paul’s plans to rise with five upcoming games while St Martin's and St Patrick's traded a tie and rain postponed matches affected the table. A protest over St Paul’s versus Immaculate Conception remains unresolved.
The Senators average under six hits per game this season and just over two runs per game. In seven away games their batting is .200 with few big scores. Infield and outfield weaknesses persist though Hill and Huelsman show steady work, and ONeill posts a .269 season mark. O’Hara joins as a new outfielder after strong showing in the New England League.
The notice promotes clothing reductions to outfit customers for this season and the next. It features two and three piece suits in cassimeres wool crashes homespuns and all mixed fabrics at reduced prices.
The Consolidated Railway Company workers voted to accept the concession plan. Regular men with over a year of service will earn 21 cents per hour, up from 20, while those under a year receive 20.5 cents. Overtime pays 25 cents per hour for all extra men and veterans. union recognition was refused. No strike discussions occurred during the meeting.
Dover New Hampshire August 7 a foreign substance believed poison was found in the stomach of trotting stallion Jewett A after it dropped dead at Granite State Trotting Park. Ownership by Herbert Gray of Haverhill Massachusetts is noted along with prior horse deaths Sagwa and Art Boy and forthcoming examinations.
Alexandria brief reports two Sunday blazes that drew the entire fire department. One blaze at Councilman James McCuen’s stables at 660 and 602 South Alfred Street caused injuries to several firefighters and destroyed the second story hay and feed. insurance did not cover the loss estimated in the hundreds. A second fire at William B. Smoot’s stable at Pringe and Columbus streets started in hay, with firefighters containing the blaze and horses moved to safety. injuries included Assistant Foreman George W. Pettey and the origin of both fires remains unknown. A police matter involves Charlie Mitchell, with rival communications between local and Richmond detectives over his alleged thefts. Mayor Simpson publicly reprimanded Officers Lyles and Arrington for dereliction of duty, while Riverside Park incidents prompt searches for a suspect named Willie alias Pomroy Willie.
Horses stolen in New York on July 19 were traced to Philadelphia and Baltimore before reaching Washington. B F Edwards and August Schwartz bought them, leading New York detectives to contact local police. Detective Warren arrested H Wasamer in Philadelphia. a hearing was scheduled.
Indianapolis will host the annual convention of the Structural Building Trades Alliance starting this week marking its first federation style gathering since its 1902 inception. Nine member unions are listed with the Stone cutters' Union expected to join, expanding the federation to ten. The alliance includes Bricklayers and Masons, Carpenters and Joiners, Plasterers, Painters and Decorators, Plumbers, Steam and Gas Fitters, Stationary Engineers, Iron Workers, Electrical Workers, and Hodcarriers and Building Laborers.
Quick sale on fashionable two and three piece summer suits with new season designs. Prices slashed from marked values reach as low as 6.67 to 16.67, urging buyers to decide now before stock runs out and styles become outdated.
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