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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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22

Capital City League Players and Tonight's Games

Standings show Foundry, Garney, Mount Vernon, and St Alban's aboard. Tonight at 6 15 two games on the docket with Foundry meeting Gurney at Fourteenth Street Weber Avenue Wilson and Gonzaga facing St Stephen's Institute at Mahone Lot North Capitol and M Street Northeast.

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 North Capitol M Streéta Mahone” Lot Gonzaga St. Stephen's Institute

Sixth Play By Errors Opens Mount Pleasant Bout

Mount Pleasant Methodist suffers six misplays as Mount Vivasant Meth gains advantage. First base errors midsixth frame lead to runs while fielding miscues and strikeouts shape the contest. Herbert Briggs Connors deliver strong hits as Woodward Wahler nab three steals. Gordon yields three strikeouts. Time of game around 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 Gam New York RW O AB Cincinnati Amos Bresnahan Kelley Donlin Cf. A Seymour Browne Sebring Devlin Qdwell Gilbert Woodruff Warner Dolan McGinnity Walker Peh McGinalty Banes Bresnehan Oth B'nahan C Browne Dolan McGann Th Sebring Daniin Od Well Merten Corcoran Steinfeldt Dahlen Schiet Mertes Wirst Ames Kellum Kellum i Emalle

Umpire Stops Burlesque Game Between Gunton and St Stephen's

Gunton wins 20 to 0 over St Stephen's at Mount Pleasant grounds in a lopsided matchup. Umpire Betts halted play after the sixth inning as the affair devolved into a burlesque. Official scorers list Gunton 9 runs and St Stephen's 0 with numerous errors and baserunners noted.

Gunton-Tempie St. Stephen's Mount Pleasant Grounds Betts Gunteo Rho Stephen Ashley Fee Domy Boyle M'Kalghi Hutch’son Miller Higeay Harris Gunton Stephen's Halls Om Hutchinson Byr Hutchinson McKnight Asquith Ballinger Hutchinson

Foundry Returns to League in Junior Sunday School Play

Foundry reinstated to the Junior Sunday-school League replacing Temple Baptist after a 12 to 4 loss by Epiphany to Kendall. Bethany played Crescents in the northeast, with Travers of Bethany pitching well. Concords beat Bureau A. C. 5 to 2, La Ferras’ over Columbian Stars 13 to 6, Williamson’s pitching notable. 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 Virginia Coliseum Park Treasury Club J. B. Patterson Office of Comptroller of the Currency

Gonzaga Wins Pitcherless Capital City League Battle

Gonzaga moved up with a 13 to 1 victory over Woodward and Lothrop in a dull game marked by errors. Highlights included Halloran’s stellar catches in right and center and Warden’s rough but productive day. The lineup shows Gonzaga with strong hitting, while Woodward and Lothrop wilted after the third inning. No games on the White Lot tonight due to a District 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 From the Era of Players and Trades

Baseball notes recount player returns and debuts with Hayden back to Baltimore White Sox rise and O Hara deal off. Detroit shuts out Dineen. Chicago struggles to score. Carr excites Cleveland fans. Northern League dissolves. Robinson and Senators shine. Atherton traded to Buffalo. Griffith touts steady play over umpire bullying. Sirens of minor leaguers and Macks offer picks. several deals and waivers noted, plus Dryden’s Phillies critique and Mason’s Newark shutout.

Hayden Battimore Harry White Chicago White Sox O'Hara Lawrence Detroit Bill Dineen 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 Close Opener Over Washington 3 2

Washington pitchers Jacobsen and Killian battled in a low scoring game. Detroit capitalized on walks and timely hits including Drills single, while Huelsman and OLeary contributed key plays. Killian fanned ten for Washington but Detroit edged ahead with two seventh inning and third inning runs. Attendance 3100. doubleheader set for tomorrow with Patten Wolfe for Washington and Donovan Stovall for Detroit.

Washington Post Detroit Mich Jacobsen Washington Killian Killan Huelsman Lajoie O'Neil Donavan O'Leary Dril Huetsman Kittredge Donovan Drill Stahl McCormick Barrett Coughlin Robinson Crawford Hickman Lowe Clarge Clarke Patten Wolfe Stovall A. E. Barrett I Coughlin Robingon If. Crawford Rf. Hickman Lane Dickl Balk Killen Carrott Mesers King A Loughlin

Philadelphia Beats Cleveland in 9 Inning Baseball Tilt

Philadelphia defeats Cleveland 9 to 5 in a 90 minute game. Henley limits locals to three hits as Lush muff opens the scoring for Philadelphia in the fifth. Attendance 3,266. Umpire Mr. Dwyer.

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 Edge Boston Over St Louis In Fast Game

Boston defeated St. Louis in a quick 1 hour 17 minute game. Boston had three doubles that produced two runs, with Stahl Parent and Freeman hitting two-base hits. Sudhoff pitched for St Louis and Dineen for Boston, each staff walking a batter and striking out several hitters. Attendance was 1,123 as Connolly referee.

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 Standings Briefs

In National League play Chicago beat Philadelphia 2 to 1 while New York defeated Cincinnati 2 to 1. Cincinnati edged New York 3 to 2, and Brooklyn won 2 while St Louis lost heavily to Pittsburg 14 to 2. Boston also posted a win as Pittsburg and Boston schedule next games. Standings show New York leading with an indicated winning percentage, followed by Chicago and others.

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

EMSLIE SCORES PUT OUTS IN DOUBLEHEADER DISPUTE

New York and Cincinnati split a twin bill with New York winning 2 1 and Cincinnati taking the nightcap 3 2. Umpire EMSLIE’s decisions upset Bresnahan and McGann. Kelley was ordered off after a close call in the second game. Attendance 12 761.

Bresnahan McGann Kelley New York Cincinnati Mmslie Donlin Dolan

Orth Leads Chicago Defeat as New York Edges By

In Chicago on August 12 New York beat Chicago 2 to 0 in a pitching duel. Orth contributed a single and a key defensive play saving the shutout while Chicago offered fast fielding but could not muster more than two runners in scoring position. Attendance reached 10,580 as the visitors grabbed early two runs and held on for the win.

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 Pittsburg Rout

Pittsburg won a poorly played game from Boston as changes in the batting order failed to spark the home club. Needham broke a finger and will miss time. Attendance 2,177. The box score shows Pittsburg with early runs and Boston struggling at the plate. Umplire Sheridan announces punishment for Williams and Powell in Chicago.

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 brings major price cuts on suits

A store promotes Parker Bridget clothing with deep discounts on Evans Rhumchunda ties and popular summer fashions. Customers can purchase ready for next season suits starting at 7.75 and up to 18.00, with reductions on two and three piece suits in various fabrics.

Parker-Bridget America

Brooklyn Shuts Out St Louis for First Win Since July 29

In Brooklyn Aug 12 the home club defeated St Louis 2 to 0. Cronin allowed only three hits as Be ll was held scoreless. Attendance 1,80. Cronin p worked seven innings, O Mel relieved. Br add ck and Sheckard sparked the offense with timely hits.

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 to Cleveland

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

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

Staunton Wins Series in Pair of 16 Run Games

Special to The Washington Post from Staunton Virginia reports Culpeper All College vs Staunton baseball. In game one Staunton wins 16 to 8 with Moore hitting a home run for Staunton. In game two Staunton again wins 16 to 7. Staunton takes two of three in the series. Dumbarton to play Falls Church at Georgetown field this afternoon at five.

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

Waterboy's sun sets as Gold Ten captures Troy at Saratoga

At Saratoga Aug 12 Waterboy the favorite fades to a distant third behind Eugenia Burch and Hello in a tight finish. Gold Ten wins the Troy stake by more than a length over Gamara. Fort Hunter, Keynote, Divination, Zeala and other contenders race to notable results as entries for tomorrow are listed.

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 Under Top Weight

Princess Tulane carried 109 pounds and won the Harlem mile feature in 1:39 4-6, Brancas second by two lengths over White Flame. Weather clear, track fast. Races list multiple results with Brancas, White Plume, Emperor of India among top finishers, plus injuries to jockey Richsteiger at Fort Erie.

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 Event for Two-Year-Olds

In St Louis on August 12, the Fair Grounds feature for two-year-olds covered seven furlongs. Fruit overcame Franco’s favorite status to win by two lengths over The Cook with Miss Powell third. Other notable shouts included Picture Hat Atlas Rye vale Folles Bergeres and King's Court as winning favorites. Track was 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 2 to 1 shots win at Fort Erie as meeting ends

Buffalo reports two 2 to 1 shots Guadalupe in the second race and Joe Kelly in the fifth delivering wins at Fort Erie. Results show Guadalupe triumphs at 20 to 1 in the second, Benehart at 4 to 5 in the fourth, Joe Kelly at 20 to 1 in the fifth, and Venator at 8 to 1 in the sixth with Widow's Mite second. racing winds up tomorrow.

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 Races End With Edgeing Finishes At Track

Close finishes markedEmpire City races in New York with multiple photo finishes and notable odds. Morning Star won the 2:18 pace in straight heats, Swift In the 2:07 trot captured a narrow victory after Mc Kinsey broke, and Stratton won the 2:07 pace in a tight stretch. Aristo narrowly won the 2:15 trot after a dramatic two heat contest.

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 and Leads Pace Line

Bonnie Russell finishes third in the initial heat then wins the third. Prince Alert clocks 1:59 1/3 and Went 2:00 4/5 in pacing events. A $6,000 stake features 218 pace, two-mile divisions, Morning Star and other standardbreds, with Morning Star by Star Pointer. Race entries include Single K and others, across mile and trot events with purses from $600 to $2,159.

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 Ends In Ankle Break For Noble Wilkes

Worcester Mass Aug 12 seven races at Greendale track were decided. A third heat crash injured Noble Wilkes who broke an ankle and Grant Page was knocked unconscious after driving Dainty Daffo. Page taken to hospital with concussion. Rest of card included trotting and pacing purses.

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 on 2 23 pace

Jamestown Aug 12 The Lake Erie circuit meeting featured good racing but was marred by a spill in the 2 23 pace when Auto fell and three other horses collided. Drivers McLean and Farrell were badly hurt. Ruby Electric dominated heats in the 2 23 pace with Belt Line and True also placing. In the 2 18 trot Moline swept three heats while John Tilney second and Artha Czar third. Terrell fined 23 dollars after being found to hold back John Tilney. Imperial Allerton led the 2 24 trot with May Betterson second and Belmont Bay third. Also listed are Metadora King and others. Summer Resort information offered by The Post 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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