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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1918

Page

7

Cuban players spark Reds past Giants in tense win

Luque and Cueto starred as Cincinnati edged New York 2 to 1, halting Causey’s seven game streak. Luque held the Giants to four hits with a perfect at bat, while Cueto connected for a double and a triple as Cincinnati stopped Causey and built momentum in the series.

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Phillies Sweep Doubleheader Over Pittsburgh in Two Wins

In Philadelphia Aug 8 the Phillies shut down Pittsburgh with strong hitting. They won both games 6 to 2 and 9 to 1, getting home runs from Cravath and Meusel in game two, while Williams, Luderus and Pearce drove in most of the runs in game one. Cravath and Meusel hit left field bleachers, and the Phillies took an even split of the series.

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Treasury Closes Gap in Aligned Tennis League Standings

Treasury failed to break a tie with Interior for leadership in the Departmental Tennis League. Treasury took four of five matches from Smithsonian, moving to 12 wins in 15, while Interior sits at 8 of 10 as teams featured Cloman, N Dorsey, Price, Dudley, Frice, and other junior and senior players in a high level bracket.

Treasury Interior Smithsonian Tsar Cloman and Dorsey Treasurys Dudley and Frice Cloman N Dorsey Price Dudley Remey J Armatron Delete FL Dorseyth Andrews Clarke Hitchcock Steele Haas Buell Bryant Abbott Ballinger Clark Mason

Will Defy Police To Hold Salvation Army Benefit Bouts

Chicago authorities warned the Saturday boxing benefit at Comiskey Park would proceed. Salvation Army chair Harry J Riddings said soldiers from Fort Sheridan may encamp at the park to create an army cantonment and bypass police control. Amateur boxers meet tonight at 8 at the Evening Star Club to finalize plans for the coming championship baseball series and decide on two or three sections.

Chicago Salvation Army Comiskey Park Frnde Alcock Harry J Riddings Salvation Army Committee Fort Sheridan Park Evening Star Club

Dodgers drive out Vaughn in beating Cubs easily

Brooklyn defeats Chicago 4 to 1 as Dodgers hammer runs early and keep the Cubs scoreless after Vaughn exits. Marquard wins in relief, Vaughn takes the loss. Johnston, Wheat, and Zelter among key hitters for Brooklyn.

Dodgers Vaughn CUBS Brooklyn Chicago Lllacher Tohnston Daubert Mollacher Zelter Johnston Hollather Doolanta Olson Hrenklyn Carter Cheney Marquard Marquard Loaing

Princeton Rackets Race Flames in Suburban League Leads

In a tight Suburban League battle Princeton must hustle to protect its slim lead over Racket as Time and Euclid clash while Argyle battles Bureau of Standards. The piece notes Tilden’s rise, doubles pairing Hayes and Burdick, and anticipates top-ten placements hinging on upcoming national events.

W. H. Hottel Princeton Argyle Ricket Bureau of Standards Jin Euclid Holmead

Kramer Clinches American Bicycle Title in 2 Mile Race

Newark report shows Frank L. Kramer defeating Arthur Spencer to clinch the bicycle championship of America at the Velo drome. Ordnance forfeited to Cloffeps in the Navy Yard League. gun in second place and 24% games back of Cloffeps. Cloffeps vs Quadrangle slated for today.

Newark Frank L. Kramer America Arthur Spencer Cloffeps Navy Yard Quadrangle

3 Runs At Outset Win For Red Sox

Boston took the last game of the series from Detroit 4 to 1. Jackson shows. opening frame produced three Boston runs on two walks and two doubles. Ruth pitched for Detroit, Holmes notes. summary lists box scores and key plays but lacks complete clarity due to OCR.

RED Sox Detroit Mich Boston HO A. Booper Bushes Shean R Jones Strunk OlCobbee Ruth P McInnis Miller Mayer Cochran Kalliop Kavanagh Walker Holand Kallio Hooper McInala Jones Bunc Harper Bane McInals Banes Cobb Yrlaye Cnektran MeIania Bush Young Griggs Boland

Braves Rally with Three in Ninth to Take 5 4

Boston edges St Louis 5 4 as three ninth inning runs seal the win. J C Smith doubled and Konetchy singled before Doak relieved Sherdel. Konetchy scored on a wild pitch and J L Smith followed with an RBI single to put Boston ahead.

Braves Boston St. Louis J C Smith Konetchy Doak Sherdel Whison J. C Smith J L Smith Konatchy Boston AB H.O A. Anderson Herzog Betzel Cf O/Taegertif Patelbss Wicklandlf Hornsby Sne Ea Ee i Qrimm Ter Fiaher McHenry Bronkie Wilson Fiongalese Lamithrt Taggert St Louis Seal Horton Anderson Betuel Chadbourne Konetehy J. L. Smith Frior—Terry Gonsales Grimm J. I. Smith Konethy Sherbet Northrop Passel Belt Gonzeales Donk

Commerce Triumphs In Eight Inning Spurt Over Engineers

Commerce collects three runs in the eighth to beat the Engineers 8 to 5 in the Departmental League. Livingston Norris Grubb and Tambrelli delivered key hits while Reinboldt Martin and Cruickshank added power. Errors and miscues marked the game as Commerce outhit and outfielded the Engineers with notable plays by Hickey on Ryan’s line drive in the seventh.

Nune Commerce Engineers Hickey Ryan Pogra Tambrelli Lyons P Ryan Ib Norris Reinboldtjef Gribb OS Cksh'k Osheart Ol Severngart Schaefferer Lanschep Shomers Totais Iflekey Cnacher Rune Livingston Grubb Winnan Achacfef Reinboldt Martin B Cruickshank Tambrelli Errora Elaman Tambreilt Reyaert Shomo

NOTES FROM GOLFDOM IN NEW ENGLAND EVENTS AND VISITS

Francis Ouimet to appear in his first tournament in three years at Rockport Country Club near Boston this Saturday. England invites American forces to play golf, and a four ball match tale shows a bigger handicap story. Margaret Curtis, three time national champion, reports from France on Red Cross relief work and the enduring French affection for Americans.

Leinesman Francis Ouimet Rockport Country Club Boston England Margaret Curtis France The Red Cross Miss Curtis Paris American Red Cross

Carnival committee to meet at navy yard today

A meeting of the committee in charge of the navy yard employees carnival will be held this afternoon at 1 o'clock at the navy yard. The carnival is set for Saturday at 4 o'clock at Central High School stadium.

Navy Yard Central High School

Indians Rally Over Nationals To Take Series In Cleveland

In Cleveland on August 8 the Indians defeated the Nationals 8 to 4, taking the series two games to one. Washington pitcher usage frustrated, manager Griffith and infielder McBride were ejected after protesting a call. Roth made a spectacular one hand catch, and Cleveland combined timely hitting with base running to win. In another note, two Grand Circuit pacers from Indianapolis were set for a $4,600 three heat race at the Indiana State Fair on September 4. New York’s Ebbets Field will close after next Wednesday’s Brooklyn Nationals game and be repurposed as a storage warehouse.

Cleveland Ohio Washington Griffith Infield McBride Nallin Roth Shotten H. PO A. E Shanks Lavan, Ag Alnsmith Ayers Matteson Wood Johnston Turner Mary Lavan Chapman O'Neill Ainemith Judge Foster Coveleskle OM Ayers Hovick Altrock Coveleskie Coumbe Hy Ayers Ainamith Indianapolis Ind William New York Ebbeta Field Brooklyn Nationals Philadelphia

Nationals and League Standings and Results

In the American League Boston leads with 41 wins and 3. 6 percent while New York sits at 48 52 and Cleveland at 60 46. Washington 66 47 Detroit 45 58 Chicago 50 62 Philadelphia 41 61. Yesterday Cleveland beat Washington 8 to 4 and New York beat Detroit 4 to 2. Today Chicago visits Cleveland and Detroit plays St Louis. In the National League Chicago leads with 59 43 57&1 while New York 59 43 57&1 and Brooklyn 45 53. Yesterday Cincinnati defeated New York 5 to 4 Brooklyn beat Chicago 5 to 4 St Louis won 4 to 8 Philadelphia defeated Pittsburgh 6 to 8. Today Cincinnati plays Pittsburgh.

W. LL. Pet Boston New York Cleveland St Louw Washington Detroit Chicago Philadelphia

Regatta Scheduled by Washington Canoe Club

The Washington Canoe Club plans a nine event regatta tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock in front of the club house. Harry T Knight chairs the regatta committee. Programs include junior and senior singles and doubles, mixed doubles, senior club four, head race, taillead race, and a novelty contest. Teams from Arundel Boat Club Baltimore Marine Corps and other river clubs will compete.

Washington Canoe Club Harry T Knight Arundel Boat Club Baltimore Marine Corps

Eyelid Takes Alabama Stakes at Saratoga Racecourse

Eyelid ridden by Anthony I. Aste won the Alabama Stakes at Saratoga, defeating Enfilade in a lengthy stretch drive. Home-bred Eyelid, from Station Eyebrow lineage, surged to lead on the turn and held off Enfilade by about five lengths as Ballymooney and Daytonia followed. Eye-lid’s victory comes amid a day of brisk racing and a prior offer to buy Eyelid that did not complete.

Harry N. Price Saratoga Springs Anthony I. Aste New York Bootblack Morton Schwartza Esnillade Exterminator Tippity Witches Hyeclid Enfilade Ejyelid Chamuel Ross Ballymooney Daytonia

34 Yearlings Fetch High Prices at Spectacular Sale

Remarkably good prices were realized at today’s sale at the McDowell ranch. Thomas McDowell and partners sold 34 yearlings for a total of 414,425 with an average around 1,220. The top price was 59,090 for a chestnut colt by The Manager. Buyers included Brighton Stable and Huntington Valley Stable. Races and entries followed with times and names, including Midnight Run and Elfin Queen, as the event concluded with brisk bidding and strong market demand.

Maratag Todass Thomas McDowrlie Moore McDowsell Jllen Dale Brighton Riddle Sweep Tenisha Lucky Locket Huntington Valley Stable Thea Applause Nalan Waterr Vale— Dream PD Riddle Biv Stalwart Mra Alanarka Anna R Patterson St Qik Franklin Hudson W C Wiant

Savings Stamps Appeal Across All Ages and Fits

AR Savings Stamps are presented as a universal buy for middle aged men and youths alike. The message links savings to Uncle Sam and consistent returns, highlighting Society Brand and Aristocratic Clothes as worthy investments for all body types from slim to generously rotund.

Sam

Ray Aims to Break Mile Record in AAU Championship

Officials of the Amateur Athletic Union oppose a special fast mile race for Ray to beat Norman Taber’s record. Ray hopes to run in Harvard Stadium or Franklin Field to chase the mark, relying on speed and early-season form. He has defeated Taber in later championships but not near the record pace. The late September date favors Ray’s indoor strengths and cold-weather peak.

Amateur Athletic Union Ray Norman Taher Hays Ras Harvard Stadium Cambridge Taber Serma Franklin Field Tsher Mark Ray San Franciaro

Mabel Trask Equals Mark in Grand Circuit Card

Cleveland Ohala Ang A On the favorite easily won the Leader pace the feature of todass Grand Circuit program at North Randall Outclassed his field and won 4y straight heats Mattie the Great o was the only one which did not participate in some part of the money Teter Lilliott had lhdue trouble in annexing the champion stallion stake for 4-year-old pacer. Although Mabel Trask equaled the seasons record by winning the first heat of the free-for-all trot in 291% she was unable to repeat in the next two miles and emiccumbed to Frisco Another upset came in the 246 pace The favorit Directoral won the first heat by a cant margin but thereafter he was never a contender Lee Grand capturing the next two and the race The second favorite of the day in win went over when David Guy ton the 219 trot in straight heats

Cleveland Ohala Ang &A North Randal Mattie the Great O Teter Lilliott Mabel Trask Frisco Favorit Directoral Lee Grand David Guy Ton

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