Cobb Popular on Tigers and Browns Players React
In yesterday’s American League results Washington beat Cleveland and Detroit. Ty Cobb’s popularity with teammates endures amid heavy honors and attention. The article notes Cobb’s balanced head and steady leadership, drawing praise for maintaining friendships despite success. It discusses pennant prospects, with Detroit and Cleveland facing a tough schedule and Washington, New York, and Boston standings noted. It also analyzes George McBride and the Nationals, comparing infield averages and fielding prowess during recent road trips.
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J. ED Grillo
Ty Cobb
Paty
Louis
Parladelphia
Washington
Li Ik
Cobbs
Liughes
Cobb Ae
Cobb Meo
Pet
Boston
National League games and matchups listed
National League results show Brooklyn topping Boston and New York defeating Philadelphia while Philadelphia beats Chicago and Boston loses to Pittsburgh. Today’s games feature Boston at Philadelphia, Brooklyn at New York, and Cincinnati at St Louis.
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Philadelphia
Brooklyn
New York
Cincinnati
St. Lowia
Pittsboro
Newport
Beaton
Cy Ey A
Vintadelphia
Bag
St Louis
Ord
Larned and Wrenn Win in Doubles at Long Island
Southampton August 12. Thirty doubles pairs competed this afternoon. National champion Larned and Bob Wrenn won two matches in straight sets 6-1 and 6-2 1-1 against Johnson Breese then Slocum Clark. Dabney Niles Harvard pair and Westfall Trask also won. Palmer Wagner beat Betts Gallatin in three sets. Also plans filed to enlarge Polo Grounds grandstand to add about 5 000 seats.
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Southampton
Long Isiana
Larned
Bob Wrenn
Ng, Johnson
J. Breese
H. W Slocum
J. C. Clark
Dabney
H. W. Westfall
TS. Trask
Buckwalter
Haskins
R. H. Palmer
Wagner
W. Betts
G Gallatin
National League Baseball Attendance Briefs
National League games drew scattered crowds with Philadelphia hosting Boston in front of 10 793. New York faced Brooklyn before 6 000. Pittsburgh met Chicago for 7 797. Cleveland played Philadelphia before 3 415 spectators.
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Boston
New York
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Chicago
Cleveland
Friends to Meet Carpenter on Return From Olympics
Special to The Washington Post Cornell athlete N C Carpenter arrives aboard the White Star liner Inner Majestic due today. He and three other Americans left Southampton last week after his disputed 400 meter victory at the Olympic championships. Carpenter faces keen interest from local sport followers as his victory is officially recognized in the records despite his earlier disqualification.
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New York
Aug
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Cornell
White Star
Majestic
Warley L. Hillman
Charles Bacon
J. B. Taylor
Southampton
Halpin
London
Mgr. Sullivan
English tennis team to tour America for Davis Cup challenge
New York reports confirm that the English Davis Cup team will face an American side to decide who challenges Australasia. The English squad M J Ritchie J Harte and K Powell sail late this month to play at Longwood Boston in September five matches four singles one doubles. The winner goes to Australia for the challenge round beginning November 26. American lineup to be announced after Newport championship.
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New York
London
Associated Press
James Dwight
United States
Natonal Lawn Association
Australia
Australasia
Dwight
Tenni Association
M. J. Ritchie
J. ©. Harte
K. Powell
America
Longwood Cricket Club
Boston
Mass
Newport
Club Owners in Quandary
The Wilmington Tri-State League club, recently reorganized, faces ownership disputes as former owners tear down fences and grandstand for lack of renewed lease. The Wilmington Amusement Company acts to secure action, demolition halted by court, and the team may play next Monday on the old Union League grounds amid uncertain status. Webber denies resigning Columbia League presidency and says the league will finish the season in good shape. Bart Want Ada Are ree.
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Browns
Jennings
Letrait
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Teans
Cleveland
White Sox
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Corus
Nationale
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Snecat
Washington Post
Wimington
Del
Wilmington Tri-State League
Grandstand
Wilmington Amusement Company
Akaation
Court of Chancery
Union League
Nationals' Work Shines as McBride Tops Tigers Series
The Nationals under Joe Cantillon impressed Detroit fans with bold fielding and clutch plays. McBride at short dazzled with world class range, while Unglaub, Freeman and Cantillon’s crew showed sharp defense and timely hitting. The club departs for home optimistic about a strong finish to the season.
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Washington Post
Detroit
Nationals
Tigers
Joe Cantilon
Washington
Jane Tigers
Johnson
Smith
McBride
Short
McBriie
Cantillon
Delehanty
Clymer
Rucker Shines as Dodgers Top Giants 6 to 1 in New York
Brooklyn defeats New York 6 1 to pull ahead in the pennant race. Rucker pitched superbly holding the Giants in check with runners on base. Barry, Bergen, Sheehan, and Bremanen contribute key two base hits and drives as Brooklyn seizes control late.
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Brooktty
Lomb
New York
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Sheehan
Barry
Crandall
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Herfog
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Hummel
Tenney
Grandall
Bremanen
Loases
Brooklyn
Bose
Om’ Crandall
Rucker
Bresnahan
Mr. O'Day
Naps Win In Twelfth In Cleveland Philadelphia Game
Cleveland defeated Philadelphia 12 innings after Hinchman sparked the win with a twelfth inning triple. Bradley delivered the game winning hit as Hinchman crossed on a long drive to left. The Athletica fielded a revised lineup due to Cy Yount benefit game absences.
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Philadelphia
Hinchman
Vickers
Mr. Clarke
J. Clarke
Bradley
Athletica
Davis
J. Collins
Schreck
Coombs
Boston
DiScypola
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Haited
Liebhardt
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Stovall
Dygert
Murphy
Bender
Ott Liephardt
Am Vickers
Paliadelphia
Vickess
Bemis
Mr. Sonnelly
Browne Homers as Phillies and Boston Tie Doubleheader
Boston and Philadelphia split a doubleheader in Philadelphia today. In game one Browne hit the season’s first home run on the National League grounds as the teams battled to a 3-2 finish. The score in the second game was not provided.
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Gier
Three Hits Off Brown In Vivid Chicago Victory
Pittsburg July 12 reports Brown yielded three hits as Chicago shutout Pittsburgh 3 to 0. Three hits and an error by Wagner in the second inning produced the runs for the visitors, while Pittsburg’s bats were scattered. Sensational fielding and sharp catches highlighted the game, with Clarke and Sheckard among the standout performers for Chicago. Willis and Leever pitched well for their clubs.
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Leever
Evers
Tinker
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Firat
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Johnstons
Metropolitans Defeat Congressionals In Tight MatchUp
Metropolitan defeats the Congressionals 9 to 6 to tie for first place with the Wellingtons. Worrell's batting highlighted the Metropolitans while Nesmith, Giles, and Bullock contributed. Pitchers King and Bullock battled, with 1 hour 13 minutes on the clock and several players advancing baserunners.
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Mester
Smith
Shopmen win series opener over Station in rail league
In a postponed matchup of the R. R. MG A league the Shopmen beat the Station 4 to 2. Thompson pitched splendidly with 12 strikeouts, Dougherty drove in two runs, and Lloyd Turner and Robey contributed key hits as the Shopmen pulled ahead late. Umpire Brown officiated. time 1 hour 30 minutes. Kensington Defeated. The Naval Proving Grounds team beat Kennington 9 to 4.
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O Keefe Wins Match Rage at Brightwood Track
J J O Keefe's botter J L K won the $600 match race from George Goodacre's May Queen at Brightwood yesterday afternoon before a large crowd. May Queen appeared overtrained, breaking repeatedly in heats two through four. The first heat was a dead heat. J L B E led to 2:25 1-4 after May Queen broke, with heats three and four repeating May Queen's breaks. A separate three horse roadster race saw Harry Madden take first, Edna G second, Grace D third.
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Two Hits Off Gallagher in League Contest
Columbia Athletic Club beat Interstate 10 to 2 at American Park in the second Capital City League game. Bernie Gallagher allowed two hits while Al Handiboe struggled with fielding miscues and baserunning errors. Hampton starred in center as Columbia pulled away with timely hitting and strong defense.
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Bloomingdale Defeats Atlantic in Capital City League
Bloomingdale beat Atlantic 9 to 4 in a Capital City League game. Riston worked for the winners with steady pitching, Hicks and Waple led with bat and field, while Stecker and Handiboe combined on the mound for Bloomingdale. Darnestown won 9 to 4 later, Gaithersburg Indies fall.
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Joe Handihoe
Amateur Games Today in Capital City Leagues
Multiple league matchups listed for today at various Capital City venues including St Stephen's, St Vincent's, Thirteenth and D streets northeast, First and W streets northwest, and McDavid's Fide. Teams involved include Vigilants, Advent Athletic Club, Manhattans, Eckington, Bloomingdale Athletic Club, and Commercial League participants.
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Marquette League
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Washington Horse First in intercity harness meet
The Washington Post reports Philadelphia defeated Wilmington in the annual intercity harness series in Washington. Philadelphia won three of five events with two seconds and three thirds. Wilmington took two firsts, three seconds, and two thirds. Charles McDermott represented both organizations, winning the 2:38 trot aboard Mercury. The same races will move to Belmont Park in Philadelphia next week, with winners receiving diamond pins.
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Del
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Washington
Delaware Horse Show Association
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Vigilants Edge Marines In Marquette League Clash
The Vigilants edged the Marines 6 to 5 after a four-run seventh inning. Gibson started strong but weakened as Riter’s error aided the Vigilants rally. Rountree starred in the field as Petworth defeated Madeira 12 to 4 with Clayton homering and Noone collecting key hits.
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Giltedge
Riter
Ig Rins
Rouytree
Merincs
Rountree Umpro
Cleveland
Herreshoff’s Low Score At Ekwanok Medal Play
In Manchester VI on August 12 the 36 hole qualifying round for the Presidents cup drew 112 golfers. Frederick Herreshoff of Garden City was medalist with 36-36-152. The list includes many notable clubs and players from Ekwanok Brookline Yale and more. Woods to report to Boston team after salary dispute. Boston Americans sign pitcher Joe Woods after two months of holdout.
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John I. Taylor
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Red Sox
McGuire
Individual Bet No Crime at Hoffman House Case
Charles eeneney manager of the Hoffman House cafe was discharged after being arrested for receiving $66 to bet on a horse for a friend. The Court of Special Sessions dismissed the charge of bookmaking, citing Justice Gaynor’s decision that an individual bet is not a crime. The case was prosecuted by District Attorney Jerome who framed it as a test.
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Races Marked by Hard Fought Sprint and Trot at Pocomoke Fair
The sixth annual fair at Pocomoke Fair Grounds near Pocomoke City Md on Aug 12 drew about 6000 spectators in hot weather with fast track. In the 4 20 trot Maggie H beat William K after a tight series of heats with Nettle May taking third. Other races featured Belton G Miss Rosedale Celeste Allen and George Russi among the frontrunners in a crowded card. In a separate boat race Genessee won the Rudder Cup across 165 miles Chaumont to Rochester with a corrected time of 3 hours 0 minutes 56 seconds. Iroquois was second.
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