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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1916

Page

7

Machinists Triumph In Postseason Session Over Bureau

Machinists defeated Bureau 10 to 6 in the Potomac League postseason series. They rallied in the final inning with six runs, as Forrest Thompson pitched effectively after laboring through the early frames. Key players included Chapin, Guovannetti, Walker, and Rountree for Machinists, while Hamel, Murphy, and Thompson helmed Bureau efforts.

Bureau Hasnel Forrest Thompson Machiniata Machiniats Bureau Chapin Borheab Marshall Ib Darin Sir Perrt Qilemert Fitzgerald Raba Cf Walker Harris Ws Mortimer Ss Rountree Gordon It Grant Rf Murphy Ibp Thompson P Hamel Dodge Rune Marhall Peery Harris Chapin Rra Giovannetti Thompson Lenarie Mortimer Chapin Marshall Ry Thompson

Nines Tie for Title in Rosedale Circuit

Eddie Tomlin pitched through two rough innings as Gibraltar lost the payoff game 4 to 0 in the Rosedale League final. Tomlin scored the lone Roedale run and accounted for one of three hits as the mound ace faded after the third and fourth frames. The other team pulled away late in the contest, clinching the title with strong pitching and decisive offense.

Eddie Tomlin Gibraltar Rosedale Tomlin Roaedale Fach Fraser Albaugh Rlake Mortimer Reariale Ao eAbralac Tom'n & Twobass Hte Keil Chariton Albigh Velmerer Hanex Kebi Moran Gerard Vethmeger Tainir Reali Wit Tomlin Athaigh Mr Hughes Finn Ainites

Cleveland Reaches Final in Printers Games Tournament

Cleveland advances to the championship of the Union Printers National Baseball League after a 4 to 3 win over St Paul. New York beat St Louis 7 to 3 as Batles allowed three hits with strong support. John Joe McCowan was reelected Chicago president, Joseph J Deal las secretary treasurer, and St Paul named 1817 tournament city.

Indianapolis Ind St Paul Cleveland Union Printers Chicago New York New York St Louis Chicago Joseph J Deallas Atm Buaine Maneater RAE Halley Wiegand Heiomann Miemann Evers Meyer Ewald Bolsendant Hawking Cleary Bonath

Minor league games and standings brief

In American Association action Minneapolis routed Louisville Indianapolis eight to four while St Paul also scored eight. Toledo defeated Kansas City three, Columbus beat Milwaukee, and Virginia League results included Newport News over Hocky Mount. North Carolina League saw Winston Salem seven Asheville thirteen and Greensboro two Durban one. In South Atlantic League Charleston edged Augusta one to zero, Columbia beat Macon five to one, Jacksonville five (five innings) to complete a partial score. Texan League games showed San Antonio and Fort Worth one to two, Galveston one, Shreveport one, Houston and others referenced as unavailable.

Sluggers Shine as Jackson Leads White Sox Bats

Major leaguers posted strong shows with Joe Jackson collecting three singles and a double in five at bats to lift his average to .347. Tris Speaker added a double and a single in four trips, Ty Cobb homered in four plate appearances, while Dave Robertson Jake Daubert and Honus Wagner were idle due to wet grounds as standings show Jackson and Speaker atop American League and Robertson Daubert Wagner leading National League sluggers.

Joe Jackson White Sox Tris Speaker Ty Cobb Dave Robertson Jake Daubert Honus Wagner American League Pet. Speaker Cobb Jackson National League H Pet. Robertson Daubert Wagner

Featherweight Title Bout Set for Cedar Point Ohio

Cleveland promoter announces a 15 round featherweight championship at Cedar Point with champion Johnny Kilbane defending against challenger George Chaney. Both fighters post forfeits and sign contracts for Labor Day bout to be refereed by Hake.

Cleveland Ohio Matt Hinkel Johhny Kilbane George Chaney Baltimore Labor Das Cedar Point Hake

Industrial dominates swimming meet with Bathing Beach rivals

Industrial school swimmers outperformed municipal Bathing Beach participants in a pool meet, prevailing 7 to 2. Events featured 25 and 50 yard races, backstroke, and a relay over 100 pounds class, with multiple judges and timed performances by Industrial entries including Weinberg, Cavanaugh, Brewer, and Horst, while Hartford Bathing Beach took second and third placements in several events.

Bitevard Bove Bathing Beach Holtigan Becker Hartford Borst Farrell Jourdant Gould Creen Industrial Borat Industrial Cavanaugh Elme Wondy Brewer Industrial Fartford Bathing Beach Thompaco Industrial Toduetrial Aartford Ted Weinberg Industrial Brewer Industial Hultigan Horst Bathing Beach F Cavanaugh Hartford and Weinberg Bathing Beach Tima SZ L. Crosa Harvey Industrial Hartford Bathing Beach

American athletes to Sweden for gymnastics events in October

Will send athletes to the Swedish Games between October 9 and 19 with Ted Meredith and two others chosen by Rubien for field events. Joe Loomis of Chicago named as second entry, third competitor to be announced after Newark nationals September 8, 9, and 16. Passage for the athletes aboard the Oscar II departs September 25. Philadelphia notes death of Craig Mitchell, ex Penn football coach, after recent surgery. Vanderhoof wins motorcycle race to Pikes Peak in 33 minutes. Griftha and Rivers sign for a 12 round bout at Canton on Labor Day.

York F W .Rutten American Amateur Athletic Onion Swedish National Gymnastic and Sporting Association Ted Meredith Sweden Rubien Meredith Joe Loomis Chicago Newark

Nationals fall to Browns as Boehling struggles in loss

In St Louis on August 10 Joe Boehling faltered allowing seven hits and four runs as the Nationals were shutout 4 to 0 by the Browns. Ernest Koob held Washington to five hits while St Louis built their lead with a four run fifth inning and Pratt, Severeid and Marsans chased with key hits. The loss drops Washington to seventh while St Louis climbs to fifth, with Jones' club ending a five game streak against the Nationals.

Stanley T Milliken St Louis Joe Boehling Browns Nationals St Louisians Washington Jones Yankees Cleveland Boehling Shanks Bert Gallia Gallia Ernest Koob Miller Sisler Pratt Marsane McBride Morgan Staler Milan Foster Lavans Koobh Lavan Morgan Thia Shanks Hast Boebling Williams Wallace Milan Koob Iost Rice Marsans Wallace Johnson Boston Red Sox Q Morgan Shanta Morller Mewride Boehting Tralla Anotton Milier Marsan Boehtin St Lous Bride Mormone Balle Boeblin Tori Kool Bite Roebling Messra Connolly Btrick Boshiing

Boston Strengthens Lead as Indians Move Up

Boston solidified first place by defeating Chicago 11 to 6 in the finale, while Cleveland beat New York 3 to 2 to seize second place. Chicago and New York traded blows earlier, with rain delays shaping the late innings. Lambeth outpitched Russell for Cleveland, Turner scoring on a single and a wild throw to seal the ninth.

Chicago Boston Cleveland New York Barry Lewis Russell Foster Leonard White Sox Eddie Collins Hoa Hooper Collins Weaver Lewis If Coiling Gainer Jackson Walker Ct Neal Gardner Qfelsch Bratt Cady McMullin Foster P OfLyon Leonard Pn Ruaselt Yoogn Danforth Fournier Willams Lambeth Topeka Turners Newll Pinos Turner Graney Gmer Chapman Aragon Ag Roth Gandh Ib Manning Sh al Oldring Cedean Zoo Playa Wambigansa Dil Lettan Firat Baxe Fambeth Strick Mussel Piteh Russell Timgires Megsre Dineen Nailin Thor

Tigers Beat Athletics in Reckless Display in Detroit

Detroit defeated Philadelphia 12 to 4 after jumping to a two run lead. Williams struggled early as Detroit bunted and sprinted, while Cobb belted the first inside the park homer into left-center. Mitchell left after six due to illness, Burns also sick, and Detroit rode timely hitting to cruise past the Athletics.

Detroit Philadelphia Williams Mitchell iNness Burns Cobb Phila O'Mckee Willama Po Mitchett Rowe Oldames P Myers Totain Picinich Clath Williama Pnitadelphin Walsh Tajole McInnes Bush Crawford Young Kee Yeach Eiwee Heilman Crawford Young Hush James Melarn Kvana O'Loughlin

Gedeon Still Listed as National Option

The Nationals are shown still claiming Joe Gedeon as an option. He is listed among players farmed to various clubs including Newark Rochester and Richmond while he remains linked to the Yankees after a 1914 Baltimore assignment and a later Federal League signing.

Gedeon Nationals Joe Gedeon Yankees National Baseball Commission Minneapolis Holland Acosta Dumont Bentley Richmond Hum Phries Galt Lake City Newark Milan Rochester Griffith Baltaks Federal League

Mayer Issues Zeros Lone Run Off Toney

Philadelphia shut out Cincinnati 1 0 as Toney and Mayer duel with minimal offense. Paskert stole second on wild throws, Bancroft and Luderus made sharp plays backing Mayer, while Cincinnati failed to push more than a single hit in an inning.

Philadelphia Cincinnati Toney Mayer Paskett Wingo Roush Mayer Bancroft Luderus Phila Mpunkert Rougecf Totaix Pankert Errora Roush Byrne Paskert Niehol Luderus Mayer Luterng

Notable Baseball Happenings Yesterday

Red Sox widen AL lead while Dodgers idle in NL. White Sox drop to third after beating the Yankees, Indians move to second. Red Sox pitchers Lambeth limits Yankees to five hits as Cobb homers for the Tigers. Rain delays and darkness interrupt multiple games. only Phillies Reds in NL avoided delays.

Red Sox Dodgers White Sox Yankees Indians Lambeth Cobb Tigers Phillies Reds

Rage Track Entries For Today's Sport

Race card lists multiple events for Malden through the sixth race with 2 year olds to 4 year olds, purses up to 600, and various horses named. Notable mentions include Captain Ray, Moss Fox, Cupid's Dart, and Judge Walz in handicap races. Also notes a death: Niagara Falls Ont August 18 saw the passing of a famous bookmaker and horse owner.

Malden Captain Ray Billyrew Mr Launcelot Armine Dorothy Carlin Monaracs Jane Stealth Marianao Walz Wiseman Play Square Niagara Falla Jar Yeager

National League scores and results summary

Yesterday's results show Chicago at Brooklyn, Pittsburgh at Boston, Cincinnati at Philadelphia, St Louis at New York. Standings include Brooklyn 60, Boston 55, Philadelphia 50, New York 50, Chicago 58, Pittsburgh 41, Cincinnati 40, St Louis 46.

Louis Glevaland New York Chic Wash'ton Detroit Philadelph St. Louis Boston Chicago Washington Cleveland Philadelphia Brooklyn Philadela Pet Eouis Pittsburgh Cincinnat Chicaxo Pittssburgh Cincinnati St Lonia Joe Pittsburgh St

RACING RESULTS AT FORT ERIE TRACK

Results from Fort Erie races across seven events with purses from 2600 to 700 for 2 year olds to older horses. Winners include Loud er, Box er, Disturber, Kethlewn Holhoppleinar Fi, Squeeler, Aldebaran, Penrock, Rooker and more with placings and show payouts listed.

Robinson Lavin Alstomalae McDermott Callahan Munster Arthur Meleseu Mike Carlin Ana Gordon Nathan Misa Gayle Orotund Jalebenrer Alno Hove Rob Ingon Bill Simmona Foldier Tettar Robinwen Rooker Rul Anna Azazel Ih Scherer Tima Calomel Holloway Req Tiram Ford Ma Larkin Jak Reeves Gypsy Blair Glomer Alan Cap

Choices Are Beaten in Pittsburgh Races

Pittsburgh Aug 10 Grand Circuit racing at Brunots Island featured two horses long regarded as certain winners losing as Cochata Tay won the 2 17 trotting event and Bieter Jone edged in the 2 17 pace while Derby Custer was the only favorite to win a pool. Director Todd in the 10 trott performed true to form and captured his race amid a field of multiple contenders.

Pittsburgh Pa Peter Mount Cochata Tay Rind Any Bieter Jone Brunots Island Custer Todd Corbato Jay Race Cenhato Malcolm F Rheart Donalds Ty Peter the Great Nuckles Jo Bert Border Br Bt Border Knight Birong Helen Weethy Barongale Murphy Todd Mac McDonald Sandy Waltz Donohue Constesn Cox Durfee Royal Dal Ik Oh Fleming Ed Custer iMurphy Copa de Uirn Darter Todd Bo Guy Nella

Malachite Earns Early Lead in Rocky Mellon Stakes

Malachite led early amid rough footing and battled rivals through the stretch to win the Alatama $1500 added race. Jockeys and handlers saw hard driving as Mala hite fought for the advantage, with several horses closing to contest the finish.

Rhomb Repentant and Related Entries at Saratoga Breeze

A morning listing from Saratoga shows a dense lineup of colorful horse names and connections. The brief notes include runners like Star Gazer 13 and Archdale, with varied references to stables, tracks, and possible wagers.

Saratoga Morning Telegraph Rebiringer Star Gazer Rhomb Archdale Columbine Son Benet Whiney Selle Sasin Tervinh Ahara Ranson Crruper Rhine

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