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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1908
Page
40
Sporting commentary notes two Washington Nationals wins after a brutal 18 to 1 loss to Detroit. It highlights Delehanty and Clmer injuries, discusses double umpire systems in the majors, praises pitching by Charley Foukman and Hickman’s hitting surge, and reports a death from a base ball injury alongside a 37th straight win by Green's Nebraska Indians.
American League games drew 700 in St Louis versus Boston, 4 250 in Chicago at New York, 6 463 in Cleveland against Philadelphia, and 3 998 in Detroit against Washington. National League crowds included 1 517 in Boston at St Louis, 25 000 in New York versus Chicano, and 12 789 in Philadelphia against Pittsburg.
Yesterday's results show Washington 3 over Philadelphia 0, Detroit 2 over Cleveland 6, St. Louis 0 over Philadelphia 4, Chicago 6 over New York 1. Today scheduled games include Washington at Detroit and Philadelphia at Cleveland, with standings led by Detroit and Boston in the American league race.
Fragmented box scores show Pittsburg and Chicago, Boston, New York, and St Louis with scattered results. Entries list teams, partial scores, and unclear abbreviations, indicating a misread line of a historical game summary with multiple matchups and inconsistent formatting.
Pittsburg sports fans wagered heavily that the Pirates would lead the league after their trip to New York and Philadelphia. The team came home with a better percentage than it started with, fueling excitement for the two day series with the Cubs. Willis rests at his Delaware home ahead of the big clash.
Chicago won decisively over New York as patched-up infielders faltered in the sixth inning. Walsh’s pitching dominated, with 6 runs allowed by New York while Chicago produced key hits and errors. The game featured heavy scoring late and multiple pitching changes.
Boston beats St Louis 3 0 behind an invincible pitching effort from Cicotte. Hartzell and Leporte deliver key at bats while Geesler, Sullivan, and Thoney contribute on offense. St Louis leaves nine men on base as Boston claims the win in a pitching duel.
Jerry Freeman drove in all three Washington runs with two outs, as the Nationals defeated Detroit 3 to 2. Charley Smith pitched well in relief, getting essential support from Claude Rossman and the fielding behind him, while Detroit rallied with threats that were stymied by strong Washington defense and timely hits.
Special to The Washington Post Detroit manager Hugh Jennings is confident the Interclub series with St. Louis will decide the pennant race. He says Detroit will lead after the St. Louis games and that they are the better road team. He predicts the World Series will be Tigers vs New York Giants with McGraw’s club winning.
Philadelphia won the opener 6 to 1 and Cleveland took the nightcap 6 to 4 in an Aug 11 doubleheader in Cleveland. Vickers started the second game but faltered in the second inning. Falkenberg and Berger worked for Cleveland in the two games, while Plank closed for the Phillies in the second. The games included late scoring in the eighth and defensive miscues as the home team split the pair.
In Philadelphia the Pirates defeated the Sparks with a late rally in a rain interrupted game. Pittsburg scored four runs in the eighth after Sparks held them to one hit through seven innings. Clarke and Wagner led Pittsburgh with multiple hits and runs, while Philadelphia struggled despite some offense.
Boston left hander Tuckey pitched his first game, shutting out St Louis 2 to 0. Boston had scoring chances as Karger worked with men on base. Browne drove in both St Louis runs with a two base hit and a three base hit, while Ritchey and McGann contributed in the field and at the plate. Umpire was Emelle, game lasted 1 hour 43 minutes.
Gurley defeated Manhattan yesterday by 7 to 3 in the Independence League. Davis pitched six innings for Gurley, allowing three hits and striking out eight, with Donnelly high on offense with six hits including a three-base and a two-base hit. The game featured strong pitching from Davis and solid hitting from Donnelly and Buckley, with defensive notes on Buckley, Dublin, and Stewart.
Advertises a regular annual sale offering suits and separated pants for every man from short and stout to extra large sizes. Promises reliable fit across all sizes as part of an annual closeout of seasonal goods.
A short notice points to Head-to-foot Outfitters at the Pa Avenue and Ninth Street corner. Readable details reference the shop location with brief street notation and no further context.
Government Printing Office defeated St Stephen's Institute in a tight seven inning game at Capital City Park. G P C scored three in the seventh to pull away after St Stephen's led 2-0 in the sixth. Key hits came from Burch and Fen ton with several players contributing runs and RBIs.
In New York on August 11 a Six inning game between Chicago and New York drew over 30,000 fans. A thunderstorm cut play in the seventh inning with Chicago leading 4 0. Stadium chaos forced the second game off as shelter battles erupted, yet no injuries were reported.
The D Streets beat The Mystics by 6 to unknown score on the monument grounds yesterday. Davie starred with strong batting as the winners seek games against teams averaging fifteen years. The Madera Athletic Club seeks games with District teams averaging seventeen years and lists contacts. The Langdons Petworth Athletic Club and Twinlag Athletic Club prefer as well. Lineup includes Noon, ratcher, Norries, McGranah, Perkins, Johnson, Mahoney, Reulach, Mullady, Callaghan, Jones, Parnell, Callan, Young, Welch and more fielders.
President Ban Johnson announced the use of a double umpire system in all American League games next season. He has signed two new umpires and notes better pay for officials, arguing two pairs of eyes protect patrons and keep pace with the game’s complexity. The National League may follow, though no decision has been made.
In Winchester Virginia on August 11 the Grace Athletic Club of Washington defeated Winchester 10 to 9 in a muddled ball game. Grace rallied with three hits in the ninth as Winchester errors helped the visitors score seven runs after a strong start by Winchester.
Vic Bielaski climbs to the front in The Post’s Baseball Popularity Contest as Doc Kleinschmidt drops from first place. Over 4,000 votes pour in for Camaller, whose Columbia League fame wins him support. Milan, Johnson gain in the professional class while the Idaho Wonder rises to third as Capt. Bob Ganley falls back.
Standings of competitors in the Post's popularity contest list professionals with over 506 entries. Names include Macron Handiboe Lorg Clark Rube Townsend Woeden Mayock Fentress Riston Gimon Bocock Davis. Scores shown: 1654 1653 1644 1409 4301 1182 122 1099.
Turnerites beat St Josephs 7 to 3 as Marines lead the Marquette League standings. erratic fielding cost St Josephs chances. Marines appear near-certain champions. Box scores note Turner 7 3 St Josephs 3 8.
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