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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1909
Page
14
An article fragment reviews umpiring in American League games, noting perceived bias and calls on balls and strikes. It mentions several officials and fans contending the umpire crew influenced outcomes, with scattered city names like Harrisonburg and Staunton and references to a 6 to 2 score in one game.
Chicago notes Eu Reulbach of the Cubs beat Brooklyn to run his undefeated string to fourteen straight, tying a modern record for consecutive victories by a pitcher. The distance of the mound is cited at 60 12 feet from home plate, with historical reference to Jack Chestre’s Pittsburg mark of fourteen in 1902 and James McCormick’s 24 straight in 1886 when the mound was closer.
In Augusta the umpire Gifford was struck by bottles and a crowd after a disputed decision that awarded the game to Macon. Police protected him, and he was later taken for medical examination. The incident led to suspensions and calls for restraint at future games.
The Browns and Visitors battled to a 1-1 12 inning tie in National Park. Lelivelt’s ninth inning hit tied the score after two outs, then a great catch preserved the deadlock. Donohue and Groom pitched hard, with fielding sparking errors and wind affecting flies. Fans were urged to study weather and lineups as Gray and Blankenship were listed as probable pitchers.
Detroit faces Chicago and New York in a muddled baseball card. Rich Pedrylt and Gar tote strong pitching as the Tigers nose ahead with key hits and defensive plays. The crowd watches a drawn out game with late rallies and sharp fielding, while both sides push for a decisive victory in the standings.
Groom shows speed a fine curve and a deceptive spit ball though his weakness is overreaching for power. At 22 in his first fast league year he needs steady development and grooming to become a top pitcher.
Philadelphia defeats Detroit 3 to 1 in a tense game as Summers outpitched Plank. The win ties the teams for first place in the championship race, drawing 19 080 fans and keeping the series competitive.
Yesterday's attendance is listed for the American League games in Boston 7 302, Philadelphia 19 080, Washington unspecified, New York 3 000. National League tallies include Plittsburg 2 120, St Louis 4 000, Cincinnati 2 400, enjago 4 900.
A Mil 20 horsepower White Steamer purchaser from Welch drives home to Fhutseille Tran Par Over. Sunes iarlgare and David Futhahid Tint handle the sale return and new models are expected soon in the city with display plans under way. Cadillac Thirty wins the recent Swedish endurance run, the only American car in a field of European makers. W C Sterling of White in New York visits the local branch, hinting at a Vanderbilt cup racer possibility on Long Island if the event is held on last year’s course.
Jigs Umpire Tajore Ho stars with two triples and a double in four games as New York tops Cleveland 4 to 1. Berger pitched well for the Indians, but the feature was Ho s defense and batting. Austin and Laporte contributed key runs and moments in a tense series opener.
Old fashioned dress appeal meets mixed fabrics as Washington wearers are offered price cut vests in white and patterned washable materials serges and flannels. Sizing from $1.50 to $4.00 with higher price points reduced. Head to Foot Outfitters at Ninth and the Avenue promotes dramatic savings on waistcoats.
A chaotic contest saw Boston fall as errors and miscues plagued both teams. Key plays included a runner being thrown out at first on a routine grounder and multiple players advancing on mishaps, with Wagner and Isbell among those contributing.
Philadelphia pitchers Huggins and Bescher held Cincinnati scoreless as Cuemmah Ang Homerun sparkled in the eighth inning. Bates and Downess provided early offense while nine locals reached base, producing a tight late rally and securing the victory for the Phillies.
Cleveland Ohio August 10 George Gano won the Chamber of Commerce stake at Detroit and Kalamazoo with a fast quarter mile and a 2 11 pace. Frazee driven by Ed Geers tied the world record of 2 05 5 for trotting in the second heat, while several other horses posted fast times and heats at the opening Grand Circuit races at North Randall.
A mixed summary of American Association games and related scores, including references to the Pittsburgh Pirates and the minor league circuit. The print appears as a garbled OCR dump with multiple teams, leagues, and players mentioned, including Pittsburgh defeat notes and various regional leagues and figures.
Chicago offense erupts as Allew-Threa singles spark an eight run burst in the second, Brooklyn pitcher Tinker roughed up in the sixth and Chicago cruises past Brooklyn with decisive hits and a series of errors by the Dodgers.
Giants win their fourth straight over St Louis as a late rally in the eighth frames a four run burst. Key hits include two doubles by Lord Konelchny and Bridwall with Beebe and Ames contributing in a rugged matchup at the plate. Contretemps and miscues mark a high tension game as New York edges St Louis 7 to 6.
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