Nationals Gain From Detroit Setbacks In Baseball Talk
Sporting Comment by J E Grill reviews recent upsets in baseball. Washington Nationals bounce back from two lopsided losses at Detroit to win two close games, challenging St Louis and Boston. Discussion covers pitching, minor leagues, the double umpire system, and Freeman Unglaub. Also notes player dies in Hartford and Nebraska Indians’ 37th straight win.
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Baseball Attendance by League and Team Yesterday
Yesterday's box scores show American League games with St Louis at Boston 700, Chicago at New York 4 250, Cleveland at Philadelphia 6 463, Detroit at Washington 3 998. National League totals include Boston at St Louis 1 517, New York at Chicano 25 000, Philadelphia at Pittsburg 12 789.
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Yesterday's Baseball Scores and Standings Report
Yesterday's results include Washington 3 over Philadelphia and Detroit 2, Cleveland 6 over Boston, St Louis 0 over Philadelphia 4, Chicago 6 over New York 1. Today features Washington at Detroit and Philadelphia at Cleveland. Standings show Detroit 2 and Boston 59 games played, Philadelphia 47, Chicago 45, Washington 39, Cleveland 57, New York 33.
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Pittsburg and Boston Scorelines Across Cities
Fragmented sports scores show Pittsburg defeating Chicago 4 41 and New York blanked 0 while Boston leads Philadelphia 1 2. Brooklyn appears in loss at Philadelphia as St Louis trails. Details are jumbled but indicate multiple city matchups and partial totals across the era.
Pirates Return Home With Higher Percentage After Trip
Pittsburg fans wagered heavily that the Pirates would stay atop, as Pittsburg arrived from a lengthy road swing with a better percentage than at departure. Tomorrow opens a two day series with the Cubs before a record attendance, with Brown to oppose Willis who rests at home in Delaware ahead of the big contest.
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SoX Trim Highlanders in Patchwork Showdown
Chicago defeated New York 6 to 4 as two patched up infielders faltered in the sixth inning. Walsh pitched effectively for Chicago, with 6 runs allowed but decisive early rhythm. Highlights include Walsh's outing, hemmed by a mix of miscues and timely hits, and Chicago leveraging early offense to secure the win.
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Red Sox blank Browns as Cicotte shines in Boston win
Boston defeats St Louis 3 to 0 on August day. Both pitchers pitched well but Cicotte was dominant with men on base. Notable hits include Lora Gessier and Sullivan. St Louis stranded nine runners while Boston left five. Time of game noted with umpires Meath, Evans and Wurat.
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Freeman’s Big Hit Beats Tigers in Nationals Win
Jerry Freeman homered twice with two out and men on base to lift the Nationals over Detroit 3 2 in Detroit. Charlie Smith pitched superbly with errorless support as Washington outplayed the Tigers after taking the lead, overcoming early threats and winning the decisive ninth.
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Jennings Confident Tigers Will Clinch Pennant
Detroit manager Hugh Jennings expressed strong confidence that the Interclub series with St Louis will settle the pennant race. He predicted Detroit would lead after the St Louis games and praised his pitching staff, noting Summers and Willett as top twirlers. He also forecast the World Series pairing with the New York Giants.
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Doubleheader Split As Philadelphia Beats Cleveland
Philadelphia won the opener 6 to 1 in Cleveland with strong pitching by Vickers, who faltered in the second game. Cleveland topped Philadelphia 6 to 4 in the nightcap as Plank and Berger worked for the visitors. Early errors and timely hits shaped a tense doubleheader with several pitchers used.
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Pirates Pound Sparks In Rainy City Game
Philadelphia August 11 The Pirates bunched four hits and four walks in the eighth to score four runs after Sparks held Pittsburgh to one hit through seven. Rain suspended play for nearly half an hour as Pittsburgh won 9 to 6 in eight and a half innings.
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Cardinals Shut Out St Louis In Boston Debut
Boston lefty Tuckey pitched a near perfect first game, beating St Louis 2 to 0. Karger struggled with men on base as Boston capitalized on timely hits and errors to secure the win. Secor and O’Connell contributed in the outfield and infield as the Cardinals failed to score.
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Gurley Triumphs Over Manhattan 7-3 in League Clash
Gurley defeated Manhattan 7 to 3 in the Independence League. Davis pitched a strong game for Gurley, allowing three hits and eight strikeouts. Donnelly led the hitters with a multi-base day, collecting nine hits overall and accounting for several runs as the Gurley offense surged.
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Annual Sale Lets Every Man Find a Fit
All size men can be fitted with suits and separate pants for every body type from jean fellows to extra large men. This unusual parish sale is not new but a regular annual trade event aimed at the absolute closing out of all goods for their respective season.
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Head-to-foot Outfitters on Ave and 9th St
A local store named tiribenkitidigel-Co operates a head to foot outfitter shop located at Ave. and 9th Street, offering a range of clothing and accessories in a compact downtown storefront.
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G. P. C. Beats St. Stephen's in Seven Inning Skirmish
Government Printing Office defeated St. Stephen's Institute nine in an exciting seven inning game at Capital City Park. G. P. C. scored three in the seventh to pull away after St. Stephen's had tied in the sixth. Leonard pitched well, with Callahan, Dunn, and Gleason collecting key hits for the winners while Carr, Burch, and Dunn led St. Stephen's offense.
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Giants Blanked In Six Inning Duel At New York
Immense crowd of over 30 000 gathered as Chicago and New York played through six innings before a rainstorm halted play with the score 4 0 in favor of Chicago. Umpire called the game in the seventh, amid wild scramble for shelter. No injuries reported. Chicago outhit New York 4 0 in the abbreviated affair.
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Among the Amateurs: D Streets beat Mystics on monument grounds
The D Streets defeated The Mystics by a 6 to ? score yesterday on the monument grounds. Davie stood out with strong batting. The Madera Athletic Club seeks games with District teams averaging seventeen years. Addresses: 127 E Street NW and 2212 G Street. Lineup includes Noon, ratcher, Norries, McGranh, Perkins, and others with Johnson as pitcher.
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Two Umpires to Pilot Baseball Next Season
Washington Post report from Chicago notes President Ban Johnson announced the American League will adopt a two umpire system next season. Johnson has signed two new umpires, with National League expected to follow. Umpires now earn as much as top players, and Johnson says patrons deserve the best, sighting the need for two pairs of eyes on every game.
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Grace Team Turns Tables in Strange Winchester Tilt
Grace Athletic Club of Washington defeated Winchester 10 to 9 in a bizarre game on August 11 at Winchester. After a fast start by Winchester, Grace rallied with three straight hits in the ninth as Winchester errors allowed seven Grace runs. Final line shows Grace 10, Winchester 9 with notable hits and pitchers Montgomery and Wheatley matching efforts.
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Bielaski Leads Post Popularity Contest Push
Vic Bielaski climbs to front in The Post's Popularity Contest as Doc Kleinschmidt yields ground. Over 4,000 votes favor Camaller for strong finish. Milan and Johnson gain in pro class. Idaho Wonder tied to third with Bob Ganley dethroned.
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Popularty Contest Standings Reported By Post
The standings list competitors in Post's popularity contest with named participants including Clark Rube Townsend Woeden Mayock Fentress Riston Gimon Bocock Davis and figures 1654 1653 1644 1409 4301 1182 122 1099. The text presents rankings and numeric scores for overviews of the voting results.
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Turnerites Defeat St Josephs to Improve Standings
In Marquette League action Turnerites beat St Josephs 7 to 3 as Marines lead the race. Errors by St Josephs doomed their chances while Turnerites capitalized on key plays and fielding lapses to move within sight of the champions. Umpire Cleveland officiated the game which lasted 1 hour 26 minutes.
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