Umpires, Cy Young and pennant odds in 1900s baseball
Sporting Comment by J Ed Grillo notes managers faulting umpires when behind, praises Cy Young’s control in 22 starts with 15 wins, and highlights stars like Dineen Ferris Williams and Waddell boosting weak teams. It recalls 20 years since Detroit’s last pennant and predicts St Louis and New York battling for the world’s pennant, with data on historic standings and team fortunes.
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New York Giants
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New York Nationals
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Wilmington Athletic Club organizes to take over Tri-State team
Special to The Washington Post Wilmington Del August 7 The stockholders of the Wilmington Athletic Club which will take over the local Tri State League team organized today Directors chosen include David Snellenburg Frank B Massey U G Glick George H Kerr and Harry P Joslyn The directors elected President Glick Vice President Massey Secretary Joslyn Treasurer Kerr Wilmington men Harry D Dilton not included in officials The new owners will probably assume control when the club returns home next Wednesday Manager O Rourke will be retained.
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Wasington Post
Wilmington
Del
Wilmington Athletic Club
David Snellenburg
Frank B Massey
U G. Glick
George ‘H. Kerr
Harry P. Joslyn
Ir Glick
Massey
Joslyn
Kerr
Baseball scores and next day matchups in the American League
Yesterday results show Washington beating Detroit and others while Chicago and New York posted wins. Today’s games schedule includes Washington at Detroit Philadelphia at Cleveland New York at Chicago Boston at St Louis and Detroit at St Louis. Standings show Philadelphia 60 29 .606 Boston 33 44 .586 Washington 44 44 .551 New York 46 59 .6
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Boston
Detroit
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Washington
New York
St. Louis
St Lo
National League standings and schedule notes
Cincinnati and New York split results with a 5 to 3 game as rain interrupted multiple matchups. Chicago faced New York while Pittsburgh and Philadelphia had weather delays, leaving Cincinnati Brooklyn and St Louis Boston on the slate. Standings show Cincinnati at .615 and New York at .500 with Boston close behind.
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Pittsburg
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Plank Keeps Tigers Scoreless as Phillies Win
Detroit, Aug 7. Plank shut out the Tigers with a grand effort from Donovan. An error by Schmidt and a misplayed fly by McIntyre added two runs in the ninth. Hartsel and Jim Collins starred for Philadelphia, Nicholls drove in the only two runs for Detroit. Final score 6-0.
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Red Sox Shut Out by Chicago at Home
Chicago defeated Boston 7 to 0 as Sox pitchers walked many batters and failed to convert. Only one Boston player reached second base. several were hit by pitches or retired after being hit. Hahn Dougherty Anderson led the scoring for Chicago while Burchell and Arellanes saw relief work for Boston.
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Reds Beat Superb as Jordan Hits Home Run
Brooklyn newspaper report details Cincinnati defeating Donovan's team 5 to 3 after a delayed start from wet fields. Jordan delivered a decisive home run scoring Lumley in the seventh, with Huggins and Lumley among the top batters. Additional scoring from Lobert, Paskert, Mitchell, and McLean noted along with pitching details and fielding highlights.
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Cleveland Beats Washington In Slugging Cleveland Edge
In Cleveland, Charley Smith bested Addie Joss as the Naps faltered. Freeman’s wild throw allowed a Nap run, while Smith and Milan backed a sharp fielding effort. Unglaub was benched after a tense play, and Stovall, Lajoie, and Shipke contributed to a 3 to 1 Washington defeat amid last inning pressure.
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Parker Bridget Clearance Sale Slashes Suit Prices
The store proclaims a seasonal clearance offering deep discounts on suits and pants with aggressive pricing. It touts broad reductions across men's apparel from $12 to $35 suits and $3 to $10 pants, claiming unrivaled selection and enterprise.
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St Vincent Defeated by Turnerites in Marquette League Battle
St Vincent's lost a hard fought Marquette League game to the Turnerites by 5 to 2. Two costly innings, walks, an error, and a long throw decided the outcome as Turnerites pulled ahead in the sixth. Symanoskie and McMahon pitched well for St Vincent's while Turnerites got timely hits and solid defense.
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LAWMAKERS GO TO PIECES IN ROANOKE GAME
Richmond and Roanoke clash as Roanoke seizes lead in third inning and holds Richmond despite Morrissey and Sparks strong pitching. Scoring summary shows Roanoke three runs in late innings with key hits by Kanzler King and McGhee, while Richmond stranded runners in shutout effort. Local score and box discarded as stalled by late-game surge.
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Darkey Hal Wins Final Heat at Kalamazoo Pacing Meet
Kalamazoo Mich Aug 1 Darkey Hal Canadian mare won the final heat of the 2:03 class pacers at Kalamazoo’s grand circuit meeting in a purse of 2000 dollars. Copa de Oro clocked 2 08 1 4 in the 2:08 class. Teasel took the 2:14 trot in straight heats while penalties were assessed to George Castle for not trying to win a heat.
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Riot Narrowly Averted At Winston-Salem Greensboro Game
A serious row erupted during a bail game between Winston and Greensboro in Winston-Salem on August 7. A flag brought by Greensboro fans spurred a clash as two Winston youths seized it, leading to a rough fight. Police arrested J. G. Penny and Thomas Murray of Greensboro, who posted bonds for recorder appearances. Penny allegedly struck John Neal, a bystander, with a severe blow to the nose.
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Amateur games today in four leagues play schedule
Capital City League pairs St Stephen s with Columbia at Capital City Park. Marquette League matches St Joseph s with Turnetites on Thirteenth and D streets northeast. Commercial League features Goldenberg against National Bieoths at Supply Co on eighth street and Florida avenue northeast. Independence League has Twining versus Ninth Street at McDevitt s end. R RY M A League presents Coachgara against Station at Fifth street and Florida northeast. Columbia League Independence meets Eckington s at Sixth and D Streets northeast.
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Marquette League-Turnerites Triumph Over St Vincent's
Yesterday's results show the Marquette League-Turnerites defeating St Vincent's 6 to 0 at Thirteenth and D streets northeast. Several league games were postponed due to wet grounds including Commercial League and Columbia League divisions. details note forfeiture by Trainmen and a picked team appearance in Exhibition play.
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Nescos Play Marines In Doubleheader At American League Park
The Marines and Nescos meet in the first game of a doubleheader at American League Park at 2 PM. Nescos lead the Commercial League and seek momentum before post season play. In the nightcap Rockville faces Brookland in the decisive fifth game, Brookland won the first two, Rockville the last two, a strong crowd expected.
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Washington Cricketers Prepare for Baltimore Match
Keen interest surrounds the Washington cricketers as they prepare for a August 16 match in Baltimore against the Sons of St. George. After six games this season the Washingtonians have three wins, with a practice today at Wash Penn club grounds to select players for the next Baltimore game.
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Smith May Referee Ketchell Thomas Fight
San Francisco August 7 Eddie Smith of Oakland is reported satisfactory to both sides to referee the Ketchell Thomas fight. He refereed the first bout at Marysville and gave satisfaction. Attell states Moran or Jeffries or Welch must referee if Moran is taught, fueling belief the match may be canceled and an official declaration of offs next Wednesday night.
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Jack Welch
Minor League Standings and Results Shown Across Leagues
Baseball standings from American Association South Atlantic Southern Tri State and New York State leagues list teams and win loss records. Notable games include Toledo at Milwaukee and Louisville at St Paul with scattered postponements due to rain.
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