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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1906
Page
10
An umpire was locked out prompting a forfeit of Game 10 involving the Cubs. Johnstone, held up at the gate, and Emilie refused to work alone while McGraw’s player substitute was ignored. Pulliam’s ultimatum upheld the umpire’s decision as police deny the president’s statement.
Press reports claim umpire Johnstone was refused admission by the New York club, prompting Chicago to forfeit the game under the National League constitution. Pulliam argues umpires are assigned fairly, vows to resign if the NL will not sustain forfeits when an umpire is barred from a park, and defends the league's authority and his own actions.
Chaos after a heated dispute surrounding umpire Johnstone leads to police and inspector intervention. Chicago forfeits the game 9 to 0 as New York officials push for a substitute umpire, while Chicago refuses to comply. The National League faces a unresolved result with Chicago declared winner of the prior day’s contest and the third game left unplayed.
A National League umpire for championship games denied entry at the Polo Grounds led to a forfeit by umpire Johnstone, awarding the game to Chicago over New York. Players and managers faced suspensions and tense talks, with attempts to schedule a new championship game between Chicago and New York thwarted by constitutional violations.
Umpire Johnstone barred by Police Inspector Sweeney amid a yesterday tumult as Chicago and New York players argued and left the field. Announcer said the game was forfeited to New York 9 to 0, with protest filed. Police deny initiating action while noting five minute rule to force play.
After a Boston versus Pittsburg game on the South End grounds, National League umpire and Boston manager Fred Tenney clashed. Tenney accused umpire Kiem of withholding balls belonging to the club and attempted to search the umpire’s pockets. An exchange of blows occurred, and Tenney allegedly received a ball to the face. Both men show injuries and will report to President Pulliam with the umpire and club management.
In a loosely played yet exciting game Pittsburg defeated Boston 7 to 5. Wagner's batting was the decisive factor though Bridwall's stellar fielding nearly kept the home club in it. Beaumount Dolan Ganley Clarke Wagner Nealon Lynch Witherup Brown Stitchouts and Ritchey contributed to a high scoring contest as Pittsburg grabbed the win in Boston.
In Brooklyn, Cincinnati defeated the hosts 8 to 1 as McFarland made his first Brooklyn appearance and was hit hard. Wicker pitched for Brooklyn against McFarland, while Kelley and Maloher contributed two-base hits for Cincinnati. In a separate game, Philadelphia shut out St. Louis 4–0 as Thames and Bronski drove in runs and Brown pitched well.
In Detroit on August 7 Nationals beat the Tigers 6 to 5 on timely hitting plus Stahl stealing third and a wild throw by Jack Warner. Stahl and Wakefield drove in runs as Washington built and held a slim lead, despite Detroit threats late.
The piece reviews Chicago White Sox under Comiskey, highlighting Towne and Dougherty additions, and praises Jones Davis and Babell as key players. It notes strong pitching and a hopeful push for the pennant, while recounting fan enthusiasm, stat-nerding quirks, and a distant boxing purse drama in Goldfield Nevada amid a broader baseball and sports scene.
Scranton players suffered two close calls traveling to Troy. An engine breakdown near Carbonale halted them before departure and a freight car door incident at Binghamton killed the train engineer. The game at the park was initially forfeited but played after delays were explained. Frisco police and fire teams plan two New York City games to raise funds for quake victims.
Amateur Fort Washington baseball team seeks August games on the 12th 13th 18th 26th and 27th against Columbia Athletic Eastern Athletics BL Patricks and Takoma Park Address dames T Costello Fort Washington Ma Kentucky Girl Identifies Assailant Madisonville identifying Myrtle Pugate as the attacker Yesterday Cushenberry the arrested man is named as the assailant with Mustenberry’s hearing set for tomorrow.
Summary of yesterday’s results across American and National Leagues with multiple games postponed by rain. Detroit lost to Washington 5 6 while New York beat Chicago in a no game at one point and Philadelphia posted 17 runs against St. Louis. Standings show Philadelphia leading National League and Virginia, Eastern, and other minor leagues listed with records and games behind.
Ralph Le Mat of Hagerstown announces nine series of automobile races with the Hagerstown Automobile Club at the racetrack on the air grounds August 14. Barney Oldfield Eddie Bald and Raul Albert are to race in three five mile heats for a purse of 1.00. Exhibition events open to drivers from Washington and Baltimore.
Upcoming games include Washington at Detroit Philadelphia at Chicago Boston at Grevaland New York at St Louis and two games each. National League involves Chicago at New York St Louis at Philadelphia Pittsburg at Boston Cincinnati at Brooklyn Saratoga racing list follows with numerous horse names and entries across multiple tracks including Portsmouth Lynchburg Richmond Roanoke and Danvite at Roanoke.
The Ariel Boat Club of Baltimore will be strongly represented at the Middle States regatta in Washington on Labor Day. Ty Wall reshapes the junior eight with Bohne Hood and Bobbett in key seats, while the senior four-oared and intermediate crews prepare to train and form an eight-oared shell lineup.
Saratoga report notes McKittredge won the Mohawk Selling Stakes while Disobedient, the 15 to 1 outsider, crossed first but was disqualified for foul on the first turn. Yard and McKittredge benefited with the official second in a race where only three starters ran a mile and a furlong.
Newport carnival features two boat races between ships crews. Illinois wins the twelve-oared cutter in 18 minutes 10 seconds, defeating Kearsarge by about a minute. Missouri captures the Prince of Battenburg Cup for sixteen-oared barges with a 19 minute time, Kentucky finishes second.
At Cowes on August 7 under the Royal Yacht Squadron four entries vied for the King's Cup. Satanita led early under a light breeze, Karlad crossed first but Satanita won on time allowance with Meteor finishing third and Cetonia retiring from the contest.
Cincinnati Aug 7 John English won the Free Handicap at Latonia by a neck from The Minks but fouled Cal Fim Douglas in front of the judges and was disqualified. The Minks promoted to first with Cal Jum Douglas second and Old Stone fourth. Multiple races listed with winners Harold D Vayor Johmaor and others.
Race card lists multiple events with names like San Fara Wes Penrso and Confederate. races include handicap sprints to steeplechases, with entries such as Mackey Doeryer Delcanta Pioneer Tae Doctor and Hyperbole Court Dress Mentha in the Spinaway two year olds five furlongs.
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