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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1910
Page
8
Washington gains two wins in a twin bill with Cleveland, led by strong pitching from Johnson and Falkenberg. Key moments include Gessler and Lelivelt boosting averages, Walker hurt then recovered, and Stovall’s near double in the eighth aided by Elberfeld’s standout defense. Lajoie went 0 for in first game then found two hits late.
In Marquette League action Fallston Athletic Club defeated The Columbia 4 to 2 in a fast game. Key players included Halleton for Fallston and Ellett and Burrows contributing for Columbia with timely hits and fielding. Umpire was M Dugan. game lasted 1 hour 30 minutes.
Adams won the pennant in the Terminal Railroad Y M C A League by defeating Southern 8 to 2. Southern struggled throughout the game, outclassed in all phases as Adams secured the league title with decisive hitting and steady defense.
In Cleveland on August 1 the Nationals won the opener without a hit as Lelivelt walked and Elberfeld was hit by a pitch. A double steal produced two runs before Elberfeld and Conroy scored on a wild pitch. Conroy stole second and McBride advanced on a pass ball as Deacon Laglaub forced the play.
In the second game Johnson lined a long hit to right field for a double scoring Lelivett. Gessler started the fourth with a walk and advanced on a grounder before being replaced after a second wild pitch. Cleveland fought back, but Washington briefly pulled ahead on Lelivelt’s steal and a run driven in by Wade. Gessler, Unglaub, and Johnson produced key hits as Cleveland trailed and then rallied late, but fell short. The contest featured a pitching duel and late scoring, with Falkenberg and Walker spacing runs until Cleveland’s eighth inning rally.
The Washington Nationals defeated the Cleveland Naps 6 to 0 in the first game and edged them 4 to 3 in the second, with strong pitching by Johnson and Link. Gesler led the bats with three hits, driving in two runs in the late stretch as Naps’ rally fizzled. Walker, Falkenberg, and a weathered lineup defined the pitchers’ duel through a tight day of fielding.
Detroit and Philadelphia battled in Detroit with Morgan wild early but steady hitting by Delahanty Cobb and Murphy pushing the Tigers to a late comeback. Two singles and Delahanty’s double after two out sparked the decisive ninth inning rally as Morgan allowed only two early runs to stand in relief.
Washington edged the Naps in a tight game as Killifer and Gessler excelled on defense. Thomason tripled for the Naps during a late rally, but Walker escaped a potential inning with strong fielding. The result strengthens Washington's position in the season series and sets up a hot finale with Groom and Cy Young looming in tomorrow's clash.
New York defeated Cincinnati 5 to 4 and 3 to 2 with four homers. Doyle and Snodgrass hit for the Giants in game one, Devore drove in the deciding run with a four-bagger in game two. Egan, Hoblitzell, Mitchell and Downey led Cincinnati’s offense, while Merkle and Mathewson contributed for New York.
Walsh struck out 15 in a brilliant one hitter effort as Chicago beat Boston 1 to 0. Dougherty tripled in the second and scored on Purtell’s sacrifice fly, giving the White Sox the only run. Smith allowed three hits as Boston managed nine men to bat, with Walsh going the distance.
New York and St Louis tied 1-1 through nine innings before the Yankees won 3-1 in the tenth. Lake pitched well until the ninth, Warhop allowed limited runs for the visitors, and key hits included a Cree double and Newnam triple. Umpires Mayer, time of game 1 hour 37 minutes.
Philadelphia Aug 11 Sam Langford and Al Kaufman fight postponed due to weather and Langford demand for 7500 guarantee. Langford leaves town after arguing over purse. Promoter Harry Edwards seeks Burns or Metcalf matchup to replace Kaufman. Langford forfeit of 250 kept. seat money refunded. promoter faces financial loss.
Chicago and Boston clubs announce a swap sending Frank Smith and William Portell to Boston in exchange for Harry Lord and Ambrose McConnell. Lord departs from Portland and McConnell exits after illness opened room for Gardner. Lord to replace Portell as utility infielder. Smith eyed as a potential big winner in a new town.
Cleveland adds catcher Sid Smith from Atlanta, catcher Grover Land, and pitcher Yingling from Toledo. Land had been cut for conditioning, Smith released to minors earlier, and Yingling is Toledo’s leading southpaw. The rundown mentions a Capital City pennant match between Cornell Company and the Aloysius Club that ended in a tie after eight innings due to darkness, with Lynch as the game’s standout.
St Louis defeated Philadelphia 5 3 in a rough contest in Philadelphia. Huggins, Evans, Oakes, Titus, Bates and Magee stood out with multiple hits as St Louis built early leads and held on. Page details include scoring by inning, double plays, and fielding notes.
Brooklyn fell to Pittsburg 3-0 in the opener as brilliant fielding stole the show. Leach made sensational catches and Wagner drove in runs while Byrne added a two-base hit. Degroff sold by Wilkes-Barre to Milwaukee, Hunter to replace him.
The American League shows teams like Cleveland Washington Chicago St Louis Philadelphia New York and Boston with daily games listed. National League standings feature Cincinnati Brooklyn Boston Chicago Philadelphia and St Louis with yesterday's results and today’s matchups including Chicago at Pittsburgh and Cincinnati at New York.
Strong NW winds favored NYYC contests at Newport with Elmina sweeping the schooner class and Polaris winning on time allowance in the sloop class over Aurora. The Ietalens Winsome and Muriel trailed closely as Pocomoke, Mass hosted a busy day with no mishaps and multiple purse results listed from various races and heats.
Marblehead Mass Aug 11 preliminary races decide seven yachts to advance to semifinals to meet Spanish challengers next week. Selected boats include Harpoon Ladys Salle XI Cima Beaver Demon and Bonivee with owners from Eastern Yacht Club Boston Yacht Club Corinthian Yacht Club and others. The seven will race in one division tomorrow as Spanish yachtsmen watch from Emerald.
Boxscore style notes list results from multiple leagues including Southeastern League games in Knoxville and Asheville, Gadsden vs Carolina, Charivlte vs Greensboro, Spartanburg vs Spartanburg in 11 innings, and Wilmington vs Raleigh postponed by rain. Also recaps Newark over Montreal, Baltimore over Toronto, Kansas City split with Indianapolis, and other Eastern, American, and Tri State League fixtures with scores and some delays.
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