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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1908
Page
22
In a Washington Cleveland Detroit Philadelphia context Ty Cobb earns steady, loyal support from teammates. The piece notes Cobb’s balanced head, calm leadership, and ongoing popularity amid heavy honors, praising his judgment and friendship within the Tigers. It also surveys standings, late season trips, and discusses McBride of the Nationals, chianging batting averages and infield strength.
Boston and Brooklyn split a twin bill with Brooklyn taking the opener 5 to 3 as Philadelphia edged New York 2 to 1. Chicago beat Boston 5 to 0 while Pittsburg defeated Cincinnati. Games today feature Boston at Philadelphia Brooklyn at New York and Cincinnati at St Louis.
Southampton results show Larned and Wrenn, national champions, winning two matches in straight sets 6-1 6-2 over Johnson and Breese and over Slocum and Clark 6-2 6-1. Dabney Niles and Westfall-Trask also won, while Palmer and Wagner took a three-set win 6-4 4-6 6-? over Betts and Gallatin. Separate note: Polo Grounds stand expansion plans filed to add 5 000 seats.
National League games drew crowds in the thousands with Philadelphia facing Boston in a 10 793 attendance, New York vs Brooklyn 6 000, Pittsburg against Chicago 7 797, and Cleveland clashing with Philadelphia at 3 415 in listed matchups.
Special to The Washington Post New York aug N C Carpenter of Cornell who won the 400 meter flat at the Olympic championships but was disqualified arrives on the White Star Inner Majestic with Warley L Hillman Charles Bacon and J B Taylor The four American athletes left Southampton last Wednesday Locals await the return of Carpenter whose disqualification was finalized as not changing his record victory and he will be met with enthusiasm tied to the win that stands in the record books
New York reports confirm London dispatched details on an English team touring the United States to determine the Davis Cup challenger. The English squad M J Ritchie J Harte and K Powell sail late this month for matches at Longwood Club Boston in September two singles and one doubles to decide who goes to Australia for the challenge round beginning November 26. The American selections await after Newport's championship.
The Wilmington Tri-State League club faces a dispute after former owners tear down fences and grandstand as lease renewals lag. The Wilmington Amusement Company seeks action, pending chancery court adjustment. The team may play on the old Union League grounds next Monday, leaving new owners in a precarious position. Webber denies planning to resign Columbia League presidency. league aims to finish season in good shape.
Cantillon's Nationals shocked the Tigers with sharp defense and timely hitting. McBride at short starred, covering vast ground and making impossible plays as Johnson and Smith handled pitching duties well. Unglaub improved at second and Freeman at first supplied solid fielding and timely hits. Cantillon's squad leaves for home hopeful Delehanty and Clymer rejoin soon, forming a tough lineup for the stretch.
Brooklyn defeats New York 6 to 1 as Rucker pitches a fine game. Offense includes two-base hits by Barry Bergen and Sheehan and key runs by Burch Lumley Lewis and Sheehan. Crandall and Malarkey pitched for the foes with Crandall giving up seven walks and six strikeouts.
Cleveland defeats Philadelphia in twelve innings as Hinchman triples to lead off the twelfth and Bradley’s long hit drives Hinchman home. Lineups note absences for Davis Collins Schreck and Coombs. Errors fueled tie. final score 1 1 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 1.
Boston tied Philadelphia in a doubleheader at the National League grounds in Philadelphia. Browne belted the season first homer in the opener as Philadelphia and Boston split the twin bill with a 3-2 score in the day game.
Pittsburg August 12 Brown won today as Chicago defeated Pittsburg 3 to 0. Three early runs came on three hits and an error by Wagner in the second inning. Pittsburg's offense was scattered, Chicago fielding sparkling with remarkable catches. Sides: Clarke, Leach, and Evers starred for Chicago. Willis pitched for Pittsburg and gave up the decisive runs. Umpire Johnston. Time one hour five minutes.
In a lively game the Metropolitans topple the Congressials 9 to 6, tying for first with Wellingtons. Worrell powered the win with strong batting, and Camelier, Ryans, Giles, and Bullock contributed key hits as both teams left runners on base in critical innings.
In the R.R. MG A League opener the Shopmen defeated Station 4 to 0. Thompson pitched splendidly with 12 strikeouts. Dougherty at third and Turner led a sharp Shopmen attack as Raberg and Smick contributed key hits. Kensington Defeated: Naval Proving Grounds beat Kennington 4 to 2.
A fragment lists prices including nine dollars ten point seven five twelve point seven five fourteen point two five eighteen point seven five twenty one point seven five and twenty five dollars, suggesting a catalog or sale range from a past issue.
J L BE defeated George Goodacre's May Queen in a $600 best three of five match race amid overtraining concerns for May Queen. First heat tied, judge declared a draw as horses finished together. May Queen broke repeatedly in heats two through four, Time 2:27 1-4, 2:25 1-4, 2:24 1-4, 2:28 1-4. A separate roadster race saw Harry Madden win, Edna G. second, Grace D. third.
Columbia Athletic Club defeated the Interstate team 10 to 2 at Ameri can Park in the second Capital City League game. Bernie Gallagher pitched masterfully for Columbia, holding Interstate to two hits, while Al Handiboe struggled with defensive lapses and errant base running. Hampton provided a bright spot in center field, making a notable catch.
Bloomingdale defeated the Atlantic squad in the Capital City League yesterday to take the fifth win against the northeast outfit this season. Riston hurled well, Hicks led at bat with a double and a single, sharing batting honors with Waple. Score and line scores show Bloomingdale overcoming Atlantic with solid defense and timely hitting.
Numerous small league matches listed with teams such as St Stephen's, Atlantics, St Vincent's, St Paul's, and others. Venues include Capital City Park and McDavid's Fide with addresses on Thirteenth Street, First and W streets, and Florida avenue.
The Washington Post reports Philadelphia defeated Wilmington in the first annual intercity harness race series. Philadelphia won three of five events, with two seconds and three thirds. Wilmington captured two firsts, three seconds, and two thirds. Charles McDermott of Washington rode for both shown associations. The next same-class races will be at Belmont Park in Philadelphia next Wednesday. Diamonds were awarded to winners.
The Vigilants narrowly defeated the Marines 6 to 5 after a four-run burst in the seventh inning. Pitcher Gibson started strong for the Marines but tired late as Rountree backed the fielding. key hitters included Snyder and Meagher for the Vigilants and Ward and Hecker for the Marines. Time of game 1 hour 49 minutes.
Frederick Herreshoff of Garden City led the 112 golfers in the 36 hole medal round for the President's Cup at Ekwanok. The list includes players from Brookline, Yale, Vesper, and other clubs with scores high and low, reflecting a strong field and Herreshoff as medalist. Boston also announces Joe Woods will report for duty with the Americans after a salary dispute, adding strength to the pitching staff in time for the season.
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 found that an individual bet is not a crime, per Justice Gaynor's ruling. District Attorney Jerome conducted the case as a test.
Special to The Washington Post from Pocomoke City Md Aug 12 on the second day of the sixth annual fair with 6000 in attendance the track was fast and narrow splits produced a hard fought 4.20 trot where Maggie H. of Baltimore defeated William K. of this plan and Nettle May failed to win. The 217 class trot purse 210 featured Belton G Baeater and Miss Rosedale among others, while the 2:17% time marks and various heats defined results. Genessee Wins Boat Race at Chaumont Rochester Yacht Club boat Genesree won the Rudder Cup race over Iroquois with corrected time 3 hours 56 minutes on 165 miles.
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