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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1904

Page

40

Capital City League Scores and Tonight's Gonzaga Clash

Standings show Foundry leading with 19 wins and 675 percentage while St Albanes and Mt Verna follow. Tonight at 6 15 at North Capitol and M streets northeast Mahone lot Gonzaga faces St Stephens Institute in a regional matchup.

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 Plays Poor Ball At Mount Pleasant Meth

In a Mt Pleasant Methodist game, Mount Pleasant Methodist commits errors and six base on balls. Wahler and Gordon combine on pitching with several strikeouts. Herbert Briggs Connors supply two big hits in a 6 to 4 Sixth victory, including a sacrifice and stolen bases by Briggs and others. Time of game one hour thirty five minutes.

Sixth Presbyterian Ikam Mount Pleasant Hill le Fos Eel Rhore Conners Chee'dine Onzaa LeFoo Hervert Syman Syman‘ekt.lf Maddthit Vt 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 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 Sywen Orth Rth Biverteht Gmpire Mr. Sheridan 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 Pitcher Triumphs 20 to 0

Gunton-Tempie defeated St Stephen's 20 to 0 at Mount Pleasant grounds in a game labeled burlesque after six innings Umpire Betts ended play. Scoring details include Greene and Asquith among hitters, with St Stephen's producing few hits and errors shaping the lopsided outcome.

Foundry Back In The League In Sunday School Gridiron

Foundry reinstated in the Junior Sunday-school League replacing Temple Baptist after a 12 to 4 win by Epiphany over Kendall. Bethany and Faith were set to play as a crowd watched a day of mixed results with the Concords beating Bureau A. C. and the Treasury Department club defeating H. H. Garnett Seminary at Coliseum Park yesterday.

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 Rally Edges Woodward Lothrop In Dull League Game

Gonzaga moves up with a 13 to 1 win over Woodward and Lothrop in a Capital City League matchup marked by numerous errors. Starrs include Halloran with sharp fielding and Warden making a key catch, while Barnes and Garner faced control issues as Gonzaga built a comfortable lead after three innings. No games scheduled on the White Lot tonight 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 from the era hinting at trades and league moves

Hayden returns to the Baltimore club while Harry White joins the Chicago White Sox winning ranks. The Lawrence outfielder O Hara deal is off. Detroit first shut out Bill Dineen this season. Chicago struggles to score. Carr delights Cleveland crowds. Northern League dissolves. Rabbit Robinson shines against the Senators. Atherton traded to Buffalo for Barry. Griffith urges skill over mouthing umpires. Dougherty posts .317 batting since joining the New Yorks. American League sees ups and downs as the race tightens. Cincinnati targets Gilly Friel. Barry McCormick and other infielders struggle. Birmingham buys Frank Ward from Butte. Siever waivers sought by St Louis. Donlin slow to return to form in New York. Pittsburg fortunes see many managers. Senators and Browns cordial yet sinking. Herrmann likely reelected chairman of the National Baseball Commission. Connie Mack may pick top Toronto player for Bruce. Doyle sticks with Phillies while minor leagues buzz. Bert Wolfe pitches well for the Senators. Grifith praised Wilber but traded him for Orth. Mason shuts out Newark. Dryden coins morning pitchers label for Phillies.

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 Takes Overtime Margin Over Washington in Tight Tilt

Detroit edges Washington 3 to 2 as Killian dominates with ten strikeouts while Jacobsen struggles with control. Huelsman and Drill key Washington rallies, but Detroit takes a late lead and completes a double header plan with strong pitching and timely hits. Attendance 3,100.

Philadelphia Defeats Cleveland in 5-Run Tilt

Philadelphia beat Cleveland 9 to 6 in a game marked by three runs in the fifth inning and a muff by Lush. Henley limited the locals to three hits as Cleveland committed two errors. Attendance was 3,266. Umpire was 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 Pull Boston Past St Louis In Short Game

Boston defeated St Louis 4 to 2 in a fast contest. Boston collected three doubles to score two runs, with Stahl Parent and Freeman delivering two base hits for the visitors. Sudhoff held St Louis to six hits while Dineen whiffed four for Boston as Connolly umpired a 1 hour 17 minute game at the park.

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 Snapshot

Baseball results sum two teams per line with scores including Chicago 2 Philadelphia 1 New York 2 Cincinnati 1 Cincinnati 3 New York 2 Brooklyn 2 St Louis at Pittsburg 14 Boston 2 Pittsburg at Boston Chicago at Philadelphia Cincinnati at New York St Louis at Brooklyn standings show New York 69 Chicago 69 Pittsburg 50 Boston 33 Philadelphia 26 Brooklyn 33, with unclear other figures from the damaged line.

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

EMSLIE SCORES PUT-OUTS IN FIRST GAME OF DOUBLEHEADER

New York and Cincinnati split a doubleheader with New York winning 2 to 1 in the first game and Cincinnati taking the second 3 to 2. Umpire Ilslie was involved in disputes as Bresnahan and McGann were ejected and replacements used. Attendance 12,761. In a separate note, Tinker learned of his mother's death during a seventh inning rally for Philadelphia as Chicago and Philadelphia games are listed with line scores and personnel.

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

Orth Helps Chicago Edge New York In Close Game

Chicago hosts New York in a tight exhibition with Orth delivering a key two singles and his only pass to save the shutout. The visitors tally two runs early on a single and a double steal, while Chicago strands two and plays sharp defense before a crowd of 10,580.

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 of Boston

Pittsburg defeated Boston 7 to 2 in a poorly played game with frequent batting order changes. Needham broke a finger and will miss subsequent play. Attendance 2,177. Weaver, Wagner, Ritchey and Branefield starred for Pittsburg. Lynch and Fisher pitched for Boston. Um p re Sheridan sanctioned punishment for Williams and Powell.

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 at Parker-Bridget clothing store

A newspaper notice promotes Parker-Bridget clearance on Evans Rhumchunda ties and discounted suits. It highlights popular summer ties and grade 50c Evans imported items at 25c, and lists suit prices from 18 to 7.75 dollars. The ad emphasizes stable quality for next season and bargains across two and three piece suits in cheviots and cassimeres.

Parker-Bridget America

Brooklyn Beats St Louis In First Victory Since July

Brooklyn shuts out St Louis 2 to 0 for first win since July 29 as Cronin dominates with three hits allowed. Attendance 1,800. Bracketed by fined suspensions for Parker Bridget & Co. and Williams, Powell fined $10, and $25 respectively. Cronin pitched well, hitters limited to three hits. Ejected or suspended personnel not clearly identified beyond the fines.

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 Wins Jackson From St Paul in Deal

James Jackson, right fielder and premier base runner of the St Paul team in Minnesota, was sold to the Cleveland American team for about $3,000. Cleveland beat out Philadelphia National and the Cleveland American League for his services as President Kilfoyle and Manager Armour 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 Series In Two Of Three Games

Staunton defeats Culpeper All-College 16 to 8 in the first game with Moore homering for Staunton. In the second game Staunton wins 16 to 7. Series featured strong pitching by Staunton with Jones Lambert Powell and Moore contributing key hits.

Staunton Washington Post Culpeper All-College Spicer Talliaferro Parker Jones Lambert Moore Powell

Waterboy's Sun Sets as Gold Ten Wins Troy Stakes

Saratoga reports a lively race card with Gold Ten romping in the Troy Stakes and Mara Mara second, Trapper fading as Waterboy falters. Fort Hunter shines early, Keynote and Divination claim easy wins in earlier events, while Eugenia Burch nosed Hello for victory in a tight photo. June’s star Waterboy proves past his prime as a field of fresh runners overtakes him.

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 Meet

Princess Tulane carried top weight of 109 pounds to win the mile feature at Harlem in 1:39 4-6, Brancas second and White Flame third amid clear warm weather and fast track. Other races listed with winners, times and notable incidents including jockey Richsteiger's probable fatal injuries after a race tumble.

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

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 as Franco failed to challenge. Other contenders included Picture Hat Atlas Rye vale Folles Bergeres and King's Court. 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 at Fort Erie

Buffalo reports two 20 to 1 winners Guadalupe in race two and Joe Kelly in race five. VIc: Silver Head won race one, Benehart captured race four, and Venator won race six as the meeting ends tomorrow with fast times across the six races.

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 Close Finishes Highlight Day

New York action at Empire City track featured tight finishes in several events. Morning Star won the 2:18 pace in straight heats, while Swift In the 2:07 trot captured a one mile dash for a popular victory. Aristo led a strong finish to win the 2:15 trot after a neck win by Hudson in heat one.

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 Arista T. ER. N Hudson Tuna Aristo

Bonnie Russell Wins and Single K Prevails in Pace Meet

A single win for Single K with Bonnie Russell third, and Bonnie Russell winning the third, paced events led by Prince Alert and Went in 2 00 4. The mile races featured Morning Star and other horses like Aristo and Delma Gregor. Purse details ranged up to $2,159 for the John H Shults Stake, with multiple trot and pace events and times around 2 06 to 2 07 for various mares and gaits.

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 injures Wilkes and Page at Greendale track

At Worcester Mass on August 12 seven races at Greendale track were decided seven races with three postponed. favorite 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 concussion while Wilkes may be saved for stock purposes. Several other horses and drivers were involved in the melee.

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

Racing at Lake Erie meets muddy but exciting

Jamestown reports a good Lake Erie circuit meet with a notable accident in the 2 23 pace as Auto fell. Drivers McLean and Farrell were badly hurt. Ruby Electric swept heats in pace and the 2 18 trot saw Moline win with John Tilney second and Artha Czar third. Imperial Allerton won the 2 24 trot in straight heats. Terrell of John Tilney fined 23 dollars for holding back. Also mentions Summer Resort information from The Post.

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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