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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1908
Page
22
Sporting comment notes that managers often defend winning clubs but attack umpires when teams fall behind. It cites Frank Chance's Cubs and contrasts past praise of umpires with current criticisms as St Louis and New York rise. Old Cy Young shines with 15 wins in 22 starts and tight control.
The Wilmington Athletic Club stockholders elected five directors David Snellenburg Frank B Massey U G Glick George Kerr and Harry P Joslyn. Officers named include President Glick Vice President Massey Secretary Joslyn and Treasurer Kerr. Incorporator Harry D Dilton of Washington is not among the officers. The new owners will likely assume control when the club returns home next Wednesday with Manager O Rourke retained.
Yesterday results show Washington over Chicago Cleveland over Philadelphia St Louis defeated Detroit New York beat Rain New York 4. Today games include Washington at Detroit Philadelphia at Cleveland New York at Chicago Boston at St Louis and Detroit at St Louis Chicago. Standings show Philadelphia 60 29 606 Boston 33 44 586 Washington 44 44 551 New York 46 at an L.
In Cincinnati, New York and Brooklyn won or lost games as weather interrupted several matchups. Standings show Cincinnati at 37 15 to 3? New York around 33 50? Boston 56 40 1593, Brooklyn 25-59, Philadelphia 31 41 564, St Louis 92 63 337.
Detroit could muster only two lucky hits as Plank held the Tigers scoreless. Donovan pitched well for Philadelphia, but an error by Schmidt and a misjudged fly by McIntyre allowed two ninth inning runs. Hartsel and Jim Collins provided notable play for Philadelphia, while Nicholls drove in the lone run for Detroit in a 6 to 0 loss.
Chicago defeated Boston 7 to 0 as only one Boston batter reached second base. Boston pitchers were wild, two earned runs. Sullivan and McConnell retired after being hit by pitched balls. Several errors, Boston outhit 7 to 6, with Hahn Dougherty Anderson driving in runs for Chicago.
Brooklyn suffered a late start as Cincinnati defeated Donovan's men 5 to 3. Jordan hit a home run scoring Lumley in the seventh, with Huggins and Lumley contributing key plays. Lobert and Paskert among Cincinnati hitters, Rucker and Holmes pitched. Umpires Rudderham and Johnston. 1 hour 43 minutes.
Cleveland and Washington clashed as Charley Smith triumphed over Addie Joss with three runs in a 3 to 1 decision. Freeman’s wild throw from third allowed the Naps’ lone score, while Unglaub was benched after a disputed call. Joss pitched steady ball, and Lajoie’s hustle kept Cleveland ahead despite late Washington pressure.
Not a suit or pair of pants are exempt they all must go. Twice yearly a masterful clearance sale offers decisive reductions across the entire stock. Prices include $12 suits for $9, $15 suits for $10.75, $18 suits for $12.75, $20 suits for $14.25, $25 suits for $18.75, $30 suits for $21.75, $35 suits for $25.25, $4 pants for $3, $5.50 pants for $3.65, $6 pants for $4.65, $7 pants for $5.65, $8 pants for $6.65, $9 pants for $7.65, $10 pants for $8.65.
St Vincent's lost a hard fought Marquette League game to the Turnerites by 5 to 3. Two hits, a brace of passes, an error, and a wild heave helped decide the contest as Turnerites surged in the late innings. Other scores note Manhattan and Ninth Street results, while a commercial league exhibition ended tied before darkness.
Richmond falls behind early as Roanoke scores three runs in the third inning and holds on for a 3 0 victory. Morrissey and Sparks struggle on the mound while Heffron, Line, Kanzler and others contribute for Roanoke in a hard fought regional clash.
Kalamazoo Mich Aug 1 Dar Key Hal the Canadian mare won the final heat of the 2:03 pace class at Kalamazoo’s grand circuit meeting purse $2000. Copa de Oro clocked 2:08 1-4 in the 2:08 class while Teasel took the 2:14 trot in straight heats. Judge Castile was suspended ten days for not attempting to win the second heat of the 2:17 trot.
A serious row broke out during a Greensboro at Winston-Salem baseball game when a flag brought by Greensboro fans incited clashes. Police arrested J. G. Penny and Thomas Murray of Greensboro after a rough fight. both posted bonds for recorder court appearance. Penny allegedly struck Winston-Salem’s John Neal, who was an innocent bystander.
Capital City Park hosts Capital City League St Stephen s versus Columbia while Marquette League pits St Joseph s against Turnetites on Thirteenth and D northeast. Other matches include Goldenberg against National Breths at Supply Co eighth street and Miorida avenue northeast Independence League Twining versus Ninth Street at McDevitt s end R RY M A League Coachgara versus Station at Fifth street and Florida aging northeast Columbia League Independence versus Eckington s at Sixth end D Streets northeast.
Yesterday's results show Marquette League-Turnerites defeating St. Vincent's 6 to 0 at Thirteenth and D streets northeast. Other notes mention a postponed Commercial League exhibition, a forfeit by Trainmen, and a Columbia League game postponed due to wet grounds.
This afternoon at 2 o'clock the Marines leaders in the Marquette League meet the National Electric Supply Company team at American League Park in the opener of a two game set. Nescos lead the Commercial League and the game could shape post season seeding. In the nightcap Rockville and Brookland clash in the fifth and deciding game. Brookland won the first two games 6 to 2 and 2 to 1, while Rockville captured the last two 8 to 4 and 2 to. A strong crowd is expected for the decisive game as the rivalry remains intense.
Keen interest surrounds the Washington club ahead of a match against the Sons of St George Cricket Club in Baltimore on August 16. The Washingtonians have three wins in six games this season and will select players today at a practice on the Wash Penn grounds near Chevy Chase circle. New members have joined the local club as officers strive to field a strong lineup for the Baltimore fixture. All cricketers and enthusiasts are invited to attend.
Special to The Washington Post San Francisco Aug 7 Eddie Smith of Oakland is reported satisfactory to both sides to referee the Ketchell Thomas fight. Smith refereed their first Marysville bout and drew praise Attell says Moran or Jeffries or Welch must referee if she is tough. The clash faces postponement with a possible official declaration off next Wednesday night.
Baseball standings and game results from the American Association and minor leagues update team records and recent scores. Notable entries include Louisville 67 28 in the American Association, Columbus 63 60 in the same circuit, and various interleague matchups noted with rain postponed games in the Northeast and South Atlantic circuits.
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