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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1904

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14

CAPITAL CITY LEAGUE GAMES AND STANDINGS

The report lists standings with teams like Foundry, Stephen's, Mt. Vernon, St Alban's, and Foundry Routs. It notes Today’s games including Foundry vs Gunton and Gonzaga versus St Stephen's Institute at North Capitol and M Street Northeast. Also mentions Turner Athletic Club and Carrol institute with Library of Congress as context.

Pe! Gourth Ms “Eto Sist E Gunton MB. Meth Gurley Stephen’ S M.P Cong Wealey Foundry Mt. Verna St Alban’e Gurney Fourteenth Street Weber Avgenue Wilson Turner Athletic Club St. Stephan’s Institute Carrol Tnatute Gonzaga Whodward g&aLothrop Library of Congress North Capitol M Streéta Mahone” Lot St. Stephen's Institute

Sixth Plays Poor Ball In Mount Pleasant Meet

In a Mount Pleasant Methodist game, Sixth team made six errors and left ten on base. Herbert Briggs Connors delivered two big hits while Woodward Wahler Kerr Symanos ki Ball Givans Le Foent stole bases. Gordon pitched for Mount Pleasant Methodist and held the opponent to few runs as the game stretched to one hour and thirty five minutes.

Sixth Presbyterian Ikam Mount Pleasant Hill le Fos Eel Rhore Conners Chee'dine Onzaa LeFoo Hervert Syman Syman‘ekt.lf Oamaddthit Brown Mra'dinib Burroughs Rane Ball Crismon G.evans Clarke Garion Mount Pleasant Methodist Wahler Gordon Herbert Briggs Connors Cheseldine Woodward Kerr Symanoski Givans le Foent Balla Mr. Cauliflower

Burlesque Umpire Ends Mount Pleasant Game 20–0

Gunton-Tempie crushed a patched St Stephen's lineup at Mount Pleasant, final 20 to 0. Umpire Betts halted play after the sixth inning as the contest devolved into a burlesque with no hits for the losers.

Foundry Back in the League After Replacing Temple Baptist

Foundry is reinstated in the Junior Sunday-school League, taking the place of Temple Baptist. Epiphany defeated Kendall 12 to 4 in a one sided game. Bethany and Faith were set to play on the Ellipse, while Bethany edged the Crescents 2 to 1 at one point before interruptions. The Concords beat Bureau A. C. 5 to 2, and the La Ferras beat the Columbian Stars 13 to 6. Treasury Department baseball club defeated H. H. Garnett Seminary 10 to 2 at Coliseum Park.

Kendall Foundry Temple Baptist Fourdry Faith Bethany Loppatchern Bethany Boys Crescents Travers Concords Bureau A. C Streb Ot Hunter la Ferras Columbian Stars Williamson Gadress M. Darnall Eleventh Street Northwest Treasury Department H. H. Garnett Seminary Virginia Coliseum Park Treasury Club J. B. Patterson Office of Comptroller of the Currency

Gonzaga Wins War of Errors in Capital City League

Gonzaga moved up with a 13 to 9 win over Woodward and Lothrop in a dull game marked by repeated errors. Key plays featured Halloran and Warden in sharp outfield work, while Barnes and Farrell each had rough outings on the mound. The contest concluded with no games on the White Lot due to a National Guard dress parade.

Gorzaga Woodward Lothrop Tarrell Gamer Barnes Hvely Gonzaga Rhoabe Smith Thornett Mattingly G Dunn McGee Wilson Quinn O Force Garner Ready Cantwell Crawforn Farrell Bradbury Wahler Halloran iStewart Warden Woodward & Lothrop Bass Garmer Dunn Foree Stewart Mr. Handibee District National Guard Harpers Ferry

Baseball Notes Show Moves Across Major Leagues

Hayden returns to the Baltimore club while Harry White joins the Chicago White Sox winning ranks. The O Hara deal with Lawrence is off. Detroit opened the season with a shutout over Bill Dineen as Chicago struggles to score. Carr energizes Cleveland crowds and the Northern League dissolves. Rabbit Robinson shines against the Senators. Atherton trades from Montreal to Buffalo. Griffith emphasizes game practice over umpire bullying. Dougherty posts .317 with the New Yorks since joining. Alarm bells ring as Cincinnati targets Gilly Friel. McCormick struggles. Birmingham lands Frank Ward. Siever’s waiver request looms for St Louis as Donlin regains form in New York. Pittsburg managers abound as players get hurt. Senators Browns cordiality worsens their cellar position. Garry Herrmann to stay as National Baseball Commission chairman. Connie Mack may pick Toronto’s top player for Bruce’s return. Doyle clings to Phillies job as minor league fans cheer. Bert Wolfe pitches well for the Senators. Grifith’s praise of Wilber fades with Orth trade. Mason shuts out Newark. Dryden notes Phillies pitchers are morning workers who falter in the afternoon.

Charley Carr Cleveland North Dakota Minnesota Rabbit’ Robinson Senators Atherton Montreals Buffalo Barry Griffith New York Sun Dougherty New Yorks Cincinnati Gilly Friel Columbus Browns Barry McCormick Birmingham Frank Ward Butte Mont Piggy St. Louis Siever Donlin New York Pittsburg Garry Herrmann National Baseball Commission Connie Mack Toronto Bruce Jack Doyle Phillies Bert Wolfe Grifith Wilber Orth Evening World Mason Newark Charles Dryden

Detroit Wins Tight Duel Over Washington 3-2

Detroit nips Washington 3 to 2 as Killian fans ten and Jacobsen yields six hits. Huelsman and Drill spark Washington but Detroit capitalizes on walks and a key single. Teams to play a doubleheader tomorrow with Washington pitchers Patten and Wolfe, Detroit Donovan and Stovall. Attendance 3,100.

Washington Donovan Hickman Kittredge Clarge Jacobsen O'Leary Lowe Clarke Patten Wolfe Stovall Detroit A. E. Barrett I Coughlin Robingon If. Crawford Rf. Hickman Lane Dickl Killian Robinson Huelsman Coughlin McCormick O'Neil Balk Killen Carrott O’ Ary Mesers King O'Loughlin

Philadelphia Defeats Cleveland In 1 Perilous Showdown

Philadelphia defeated Cleveland 9 to 6 in a day game at Cleveland. Henley limited the locals to three hits while Philadelphia pounded Joss for nine runs. Lush muff led to three runs in the fifth as 3,266 attended. First base on balls went to Joss twice and Henley issued two. Umpire Mr. Dwyer. Time of game 1 hour 25 minutes.

Philadelphia Cleveland Ohio Henley Gore Lush Raoqa Fabbel Hia Rhoae Pickering Lajute Davis Bradley L. Cross Carr Reybold Lash Murphy Heaviey Mts—Pickerive L. Cress Joss Jos Healty Buelow Mr. Dwyer

Three Doubles Power Boston's Win Over St Louis

Boston defeated St Louis 2 to 0 in a fast game aided by three doubles. Stahl Parent and Freeman added two-base hits, Sudhoff allowed seven hits while Dineen struck out four. Attendance recorded at 1,123 with Connolly umpiring, game lasted 1 hour 17 minutes.

Boston St. Louis Hemphill Setbach Heidrick Nonse Moran Wallace Poor O Jones Freeman Hynes LaChance Sugden Goa Ferris Stahl Parent Parant Om Sudhoff Dineen Sudhoff Mr. Connolly

National League Scores and Club Standings Snapshot

National League results show Chicago 2 Philadelphia 1 and New York 2 Cincinnati 1. Cincinnati 3 New York 2. Brooklyn 2 St. Louis 14 Pittsburgh 2. Boston 2. Pittsburgh at Boston. Chicago at Philadelphia. Cincinnati at New York. St. Louis at Brooklyn. Standings list New York 69 games won, Chicago 59, Pittsburgh 50, Philadelphia 33, Boston 31, Brooklyn 25.

Chicago Philadelphia New York Cincinnati Brooklyn St. Louis Pittsburg Boston Pet Chicago Pittsburg Lamis

New York and Cincinnati Split Doubleheader in Disputed Games

New York won the first game 2 to 1 and Cincinnati took the second 3 to 2 amid umpire disputes. Bresnahan and McGann were ejected in respective games, Donlin and Dolan replaced them. Kelley was ordered off after contesting a call in the third inning of the second game. Attendance 12,761. In a Philadelphia vs Chicago game Tinker learned of his mother's death as he scored the winning run later. Attendance 1,391. Chicago and Philadelphia line scores show Chicago 9 4 0 and Philadelphia 6 4 0 with errors, hits, and outs detailed. Umpire Zimmer officiated the doubleheader. Time 1:00.

Bresnahan McGann Kelley New York Cincinnati Mmslie Donlin Dolan Philadelphia Tinker Wolverton Lush Evers Chicago SA & Philadelpate Slagia O Thomas Casey Titus Ft . Chance McCarthy McGee Kling Gleason Brera Doom C Barry Donohue Brown Duggleby Mr. Zimmer Gam RW O AB Amos Bresnahan Cf. A Seymour Browne Sebring Devlin Qdwell Gilbert Woodruff Warner Dolan McGinnity Walker Peh McGinalty Banes Bresnehan Oth B'nahan C Browne Th Sebring Daniin Od Well Merten Corcoran Steinfeldt Dahlen Schiet Mertes Wirst Ames Kellum Kellum i Emalle

Orth Weds His Game and Gives Chicago its Only Run

Chicago, Aug. 12 New York defeated the locals in a close, exciting game. One clean hit, two scratches, a double steal and a sacrifice produced two runs early. Orth's only pass, with two singles, saved Chicago from being blanked. Both teams showed fast, clever fielding with 10,580 in attendance.

Chicago New York Orth Rhoae Rhoae Green O Dougherty Joe Jones Keefer Callahan Biherteid Davis Andeib Tannehill Ganzers Isbell Fultz Dundon Conroy Sullivan Kleinyn Owen Ojarth Bacrifice Elberfeld Keelar Anderson

Needham Breaks Finger In Poorly Played Boston Loss

Pittsburg beat Boston in a dull game as frequent batting order changes failed the home team. Needham broke a finger and will be out of action for some time. Attendance 2177. Game details note Pittsburg 4 earned runs. Umplires Sher idan announces punishment for Williams and Powell from New York.

Pittsburg Boston Needham Geore Rhoae Mwcormickl Flaherty Ol Athenia Cassady Moran Wagner D’h'nty Kruger I Cannell Ritchey Carney Bransfield Carlach Tenney Branefield Olen Caseady Pittinger Lynch Fittinger

Clearance sale on Evans Rhumchunda ties and Parker Bridget suits

A sale ad touts Rhumchunda ties at a quarter of their 50c grade and broad reductions on Parker Bridget clothing. It promotes staple American fashion with bargains on suits priced from 18 to 7.75 dollars, highlighting discounts across two and three piece suits in cheviots cassimeres and spuns.

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Shuts Out St Louis In Brooklyn Victory At Home

Brooklyn defeats St Louis 2 to 0, Cronin stars with three hits allowed. Attendance 1,800 as Brooklyn gains first win since July 29. notes indicate fines for Parker Bridget & Co. and suspensions following prior Cleveland game trouble.

St. Louis Brooklyn Cronin Rhoahb Rhod Geaster Trell Essier Umiey Goeseler Sheckard Babb Shannon Farrell Beckley St Louis Balle O'Neil O' Neil McLean Janotona

Cleveland Gets Jackson Sold From St Paul

James Jackson, right fielder and premier base runner for St Paul in the American Association, was sold to the Cleveland American team for about $3000. Competition came from Philadelphia National and Cleveland American League clubs. President Kilfoyle and Manager Armour of Cleveland closed the deal with Manager Kelly at Toledo.

St. Paul American Association Minn James Jackson Cleveland American Jackson Philadelphia National Cleveland American League Kilfoyle Armour Cleveland Aggregation Kelly Toledo

Staunton Wins Two Of Three In Culpeper Series

Special to The Washington Post Staunton defeats Culpeper All College 16 to 8 in game one and 16 to 7 in game two at Staunton, with Spicer Talliaferro Jones Lambert Parker Moore Powell. Home run by Moore. Series ends two to one Staunton. Dumbarton to face Falls Church on Georgetown field at 5 pm today. Falls Church features prominent church league players.

Staunton Washington Post Culpeper All-College Spicer Talliaferro Parker Jones Lambert Moore Powell Dumbarton Falls Church Georgetown Field

Waterboy Loses Title Bid at Saratoga in Packed Card

At Saratoga Aug 12 Waterboy faded to a distant third behind Eugenia Burgh and Hello in the day’s feature. Gold Ten won the Troy Stakes by more than a length with Gamara second as Trapper faltered. Fort Hunter and Keynote claimed easy wins in the early races as Divination upset Go Between in the fifth. Zeala edged a 12 to 1 shot in the sixth in a head finish amid a full program and tomorrow’s entries list.

Saratoga N. Y Waterboy Eugenia Burgh Hello Eugenia Kureh Gold Ten Troy Gamara Trapper Fort Hunter Keynote Lady Potentate Divination Go Between Zeala Ram Hildebrand Sir Lynnewond Cormack Marjeram J. Jones Stevedore Mlyrie W. Fisher Hildevrand Palm Reader Orphant Hymettus Bar le Duc Flora Briarthorpe Eugenia Burch Shaw Ocam Cloverland Dalesman Duke of Kendal Lord Melbourne Martha Gorman Wood Gilpin Khorasan Highborn Gladiator J. Martin H. Phillips Dinah Bhad Thistle Heather Allan Toi San Canajoharie Stolen Momenta Garnish Agnes D Ivieh Witch Hasy Street Turtongs. Bank Travers Zeata Lyne Raiment Burns Princess Rupert Linda Lee Nellie Rumsell Soulsberry Steel ‘Trap Maximilian Teeny Burn Perry McAdow Cedaratrome Lindsay Gordon Hagamani Fox Hunter Ot. Jude Inspector Stevens Fen Candles Whine~ray Flying Virginian Hopeful Tanre Sparkling Star Augur Jack Lary Agile Marie Francia Hoss of Dawn Hot Shot Heart's Desire Brandy Sinister Celhi Valentine Hobach Stalwart Ormonde Homestead St. Daniel Morach Judge Boxwood Dapple Ward Workman Dansetse Northville Detcanta Linda Rosa Lincrolt Dandelion Brush Up Bert Arthur Niblick Rubric Good Bye Woodnal Awakening Wigh Lie Bob Moggan Uncle Charlay Murces Maycrese

Princess Tulane Wins Feature at Harlem Meeting

Chicago report notes Princess Tulane carried top weight of 109 pounds and won the mile feature at Harlem in 1 39 4 6 while Brancas placed second and White Flame third on a clear warm day with fast track. Also details multiple races with winners and times from the day’s program.

Harlem Chicago Princess Tulane Brancas White Flame Brand Naw Davis Fly Lady Thompsony Agnes Brennen Micol Cyprienne Chockayostte Maggie Seeber Tressadha Japan Magic Flute Helgernon Nana Welso Oliver Me Corbiy Wan Allegiance Eggerson Springstead Handviee Lingo Dominique You Laura K. Fell Corobatua Trench Princes Tulane Mountain Henry White Plume Knapp Emperor of India Lady Savoy Largen Moorish Damsel McBride Belle Kinney Moon Lord Dixon Captain Neroth the Mighty Morrison My Alice Silent Water Greenfield Komombo Redman Julia M Durbar Determination Freckman Qregar Viola Carding Wolsey Alle Virgie Protero Grande Prince of Pilsen Kismorte Woodlyn Ethel Wheat Golden Mineral

Fruit Captures the Seven Furlongs at Fair Grounds

St Louis Aug 12 two year olds ran seven furlongs in the Fair Grounds feature. Fruit won by two lengths over The Cook with Miss Powell third. Franco the post favorite faded to ruck as Picture Hat Atlas Rye vale Folles Bergeres and King's Court were among winning favorites. Track good.

Fruit St. Louis Franco the Cook Miss Powell Picture Hat Atlas Ryevale Folles Bergeres King's Court L. Witson Opinion Howell Tim Hurst Emblem Lea Hunter Chaney Inflammable Howard Vance Conway Ora Z Dickson Allegrette Cocalo Farnette Bride Walterin Rose Farr Triple Sliver Lena S Snowcap Lida Vivian Helms Wan Varro Scully Short Cake Vanderbout Hucene Fiora Bright Punetillo Woodlawn Belle Judge Cantrill Imboden Brooklyn Gallawater Mindora L. Wilson Anderson Hice Hadrian King’s Trophy W. Davia Tally H Seder Jimalong Ivers Miracle IT Misanthrope Varna Fonso Athena Lady Chorister Leenia Iverna Caterpillar Lady Vashti Buccleuth Barklyte Claremont Trinity Bell Lady Felix Sardian Jake Greenberg King Rose Frank Bell Ed Bell Bitesful Otto Stifel Rugler Hile Ice Water Lady Mercury Wexford Colonel Preston Carthulla Lucky Charm Woodland Regina D Scalper Miss Betty Mies Hon Doeskin St. Agnes II Wissendine Miss Manners Clares Sid Silver Possart Death

Two at Twenty to One Triumph at Fort Erie

Buffalo reported two longshots won at Fort Erie as Guadalupe and Joe Kelly each paid 20 to 1 and 20 to 1 respectively in races. Guadalupe captured the second and Joe Kelly the fifth while meeting winds down the final day with six races contested and times listed for each.

Buffalo N. Y Guadalupe Joe Kelly Fort Erie Silver Head Ruby King Vallarambla Ethel Davis Chanterelle Mises Benehart Briers Cora Blossom Reward Venator Widow's Mite Fickle Saint

Empire City Race Finishes Stir Audience At Track

Close and exciting finishes marked Empire City track events in New York today. The 2:17 trot featured Misa Jeannette versus Earline S and Alex Campbell with Euxville near the wire. Morning Star won the 2:18 pace in straight heats amid a six-horse field. Swift led the 2:07 trot to victory by a half length after Mc Kinley broke, and Stratton edged Aristo in a hot 2:07 pace. Hudson won the 2:15 trot heat, with Tuna and Aristo close behind.

New York Empire City Leonora Misa Jeannette Earline S Alex Campbell Euxville Onder Neeks Morning Star Swift Fools McKinley Caspian Hawthorne McKinsey Albert Eudora Winfield Stratton Stratton Aristo T. BE. N Hudson Tuna

Bonnie Russell Dominates Third Race Victory

Bonnie Russell placed third in the first two heats and won the third. Prince Alert led pace times of 1:59 1/3 and 2:00 4/5 in two trot events with Morning Star and other horses also racing. The $6,000 mile and other stakes featured pacers and trotters such as Single K and Earliner with multiple entries including Miss Jeanette and Leonora in a fast afternoon program at the track.

Bonnie Russell Prince Alert Morning Star Star Pointer Fanty Egthorne Egthorne McDonald China Maid Dh. m. OcLoughlin Baron Grattan da Ryder B. G Cummings Bbe Tona Goodrich Media B. m Doble Vendora Nellie Jay Earliner Farl Misa Simmon Honest Allen Garrison Alex Campbell Euxenite G m Thomas Leonora de Ryder Jeanette Mainland Belle Sligo Dash Ona Mils Swift Bo H Antonio Kentucky Prince Thcehuret Vasaherie Cawpian Shank Hawthorne Ro. m Hudson

Mix-Up At Worcester Leaves Wilkes Injured At Greendale Track

At Worcester Greendale track seven races decided including postponed events. Noble Wilkes broke an ankle in the third heat of the 2:14 trot and Grant Page driving Dainty Daffo was thrown unconscious. Page taken to hospital with a brain concussion. Rescue crew aided by Millier T. Sayles and Aloya wreck. Rest of card listed winners and best times for trots and paces with numerous horses named.

Noble Wilkes Grant Page Worcester Mass Greendale Track Dainty Daffo Wilkes Page Millier T. Sayles Aloya Dainty Caffe Bert S Kitty Giltner May Yella Paulina Simmins Nellie II Maid of Dreamword Majestic Mary Iri P Great Medium Lucky Jim Little Miss Red Pepper Foret Wilkes Worriment Chief Wilkes Argue Jimmy Michael Lilly Sligoook Prince Aneonia Indian Jim Baron Patch Assesmont Sweet Inniscarra Barroness

Lake Erie racing marred by Auto fall and injuries

Jamestown reports a good Lake Erie meet with a serious fall in the 2:23 pace injuring drivers McLean and Farrell. Ruby Electric dominates 2:23 pacing heats while Moline leads 2:18 trot heats. Imperial Allerton wins 2:24 trot, with May Betterson second and Belmont Bay third. Terrell fined for holding back John Tilney. Summer Resort info offered by The Post's Resort Information Bureau.

Jamestown N. Y Lake Erie Auto McLean Farrell Ruby Electric Belt Line True Formosa Wiewild Royal Line Moline John Tilney Artha Czar Lady Thelma Improve Maude S Comet Wilkes Terrell Imperial Allerton May Betterson Belmont Bay Metadora King

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