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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1908
Page
40
In yesterday's American League notes Ty Cobb sustains broad respect from teammates despite heavy honors and ongoing acclaim. The discussion notes Cobb's leadership, balance, and cordial relations with players as his team evaluates pennant hopes, with focus on standings and performance of Tigers Browns and Nationals on the road swing and McBride’s surprising batting and fielding contributions.
National League results show Brooklyn edging Boston 5 to 3 and Philadelphia beating New York 5 to 1. Chicago trounced Boston 9 0, with Pittsburgh hosting. Today’s schedule includes Boston at Philadelphia and Brooklyn at New York, Cincinnati at St. Louis.
Southampton Aug 12 Thirty pairs played in the doubles with W A Larned the national champion and Bob Wrenn taking two straight sets 6 1 over NG Johnson and J Breese then 6 2 1 1 over H W Slocum and J C Clark Other results saw Dabney and Niles Harvard pair and H W Westfall with T S Trask win easy. The only three set match had Palmer and Wagner defeating Betts and Gallatin 6 4 9 6 The Polo Grounds plan to add seating capacity by a temporary structure will boost capacity by about 5000, New York Aug 11.
Reported attendance figures for several NL games include Philadelphia vs Boston with 10 793, New York vs Brooklyn 6 000, Pittsburg against Chicago 7 797, and Cleveland versus Philadelphia 3 415, reflecting crowd sizes across cities and venues.
Special to The Washington Post Cornell athlete N C Carpenter who won the 400 meter at the Olympic championships but was disqualified will return to New York aboard the White Star Inner Majestic. He is met by War ley L Hillman Charles Bacon and J B Taylor and local sports fans await his story after the disputed race and official record confirmation.
London to New York reports confirm an English squad will visit the United States to contest the Davis Cup with an American team. The English lineup includes M J Ritchie J Harte and K Powell sailing late this month to play five matches at Longwood Boston in September with the winner advancing to Australia for the challenge round starting November 26.
Wilmington Tri-State League turmoil continues as former owners tear down fence and grandstand after lease lapse. Demolition halted by 924 agreement, sue in chancery court pending. New owners unsure of status, team may play next Monday on old Union League grounds. Webber denies plans to resign Columbia League presidency. league aims to finish season. Classified ads urged to use The Post columns for results.
The Nationals under Cantillon stunned the Tigers with stellar fielding by McBride at short and solid pitching by Johnson and Smith. Unglaub and Freeman improved in infield and batting, while Cantillon expects Delehanty and Clymer to return soon, potentially making Washington hard to beat for the rest of the season.
Brooklyn trounced New York 6 to 1 as Rucker pitched superbly, limiting the Giants and leaving New York with men on base. The game featured Rucker’s sharp pitching, early runs for Brooklyn, and notable hits by Barry Bergen Sheehan and Bremanen, with Crandall and Malarkey pitching for the hosts.
Cleveland defeats Philadelphia 3 2 in twelve innings as Hinchman’s triple starts the decisive rally after a late tie. New Athletica lineup due to Davis Collins Schreck Coombs departure for Cy Yount benefit game. Bradley’s long drive sends Hinchman home. Vickers paces pitching and fielding in marathon game lasting seven hours two minutes.
Boston and Philadelphia split a doubleheader at National League grounds in Philadelphia. Browne hit the first homer of the season for Philadelphia in the opening game as the Phillies and Braves battled to a 3-2 outcome.
In Pittsburg Aug 12 Brown twirled a strong game for Chicago, limiting Pittsburg to six scattered hits as Chicago won 3 to 0. Three runs came in the second inning on a Wagner error and timely hitting, while sensational fielding by both clubs highlighted the contest. Clarke had Pittsburg’s lone extra-base hit, and Leever absorbed the loss for Pittsburg while Brown earned the win for Chicago with five strikeouts in a 1 hour 5 minute game.
In a pitched baseball rumor score, the Metropolitan club edged the Congressionals 9 to 6 tying Wellingtons for first. Worrell starred with strong batting while Crowns, Nesmith, and Bullock contributed. King pitched six innings for the Congressionals and Bullock seven for the Metropolitans, as both sides left several on base.
In the first postponed game, the Shopmen beat the Station 8 to 0. Thompson pitched superbly with 12 strikeouts as Dougherty showed well at third. Roster details list Station hits and Shopmen runs with key plays including two Dougherty RBIs and a Thompson homer note. Kensington Defeated: Naval Proving Grounds also won 4 to 2.
A series of prices shows amounts ranging from nine to twenty five dollars in fraction form. The list presents successive values with gaps suggesting catalog or sale pricing.
J J O keefe's botter J L K won the $600 race from George Goodacre's May Queen at Brightwood track before a large crowd. May Queen showed overtraining, breaking in multiple heats, including a dead heat first heat. Time in the early heat was 2 27 1 4. May Queen broke again in heats two four, with times 2 25 1 4 and 2 28 1 4. A separate three horse roadster race saw Harry Madden win, Edna G second, Grace D third.
Columbia Athletic Club defeated Interstate 10 to 2 at American Park in the second Capital City League game of the series. Bernie Gallagher dominated with ten strikeouts and two hits allowed, while Al Handiboe struggled with defensive miscues and mental errors as the Columbias built a far margin. Hampton contributed a highlight center-field catch despite a bad ankle, and several players from both teams reached base with key hits and stolen bases in a brisk 1 hour 50 minute contest.
Bloomingdale defeated the Atlantic squad in the Capital City League yesterday, 9 to 4, marking a fifth win of the season over the northeast outfit. Riston starred for Bloomingdale with solid pitching and key hits, while Hicks led at bat with a double and a single, sharing batting honors with Waple.
A rundown of matches scheduled for Capital City League and related divisions. Games include St Stephen's Institute, St Vincent's, St Pauls, and various leagues at venues along Thirteenth Street, First Street, and Florida Avenue. Participation features several clubs and multiple address listings for organizers and venues.
The Washington Post records Philadelphia defeating Wilmington in the first of the annual intercity harness races. Philadelphia won three of five events and took two seconds and three thirds while Wilmington had two firsts, three seconds and two thirds. Charles McDermott of Washington drove Mercury to a 2:38 trot win for Philadelphia with the distance flag waived after a disqualification in the 2:90 trot. Next week the same horses race at Belmont track in Philadelphia with diamond pins awarded to winners.
The Vigilants defeated the Marines 6 to 5 in Marquette League play. Gibson started strong but tired in the seventh as four Vigilants crossed, Rountree’s defense aided the rally. Final line: Marines 5, Vigilants 6 with key hits by Snyder Berlich Meagher Ward and Riter.
In Manchester Vermont Aug 12 the 36 hole medal play qualifier for the Presidents Cup drew 112 golfers. Frederick Herreshoff of Garden City earned medalist honors with a 76 76 for 152. The list names many notable clubs and players including Ew Clark Wheeler and Ward, with various top finishers from Brookline Dorset and Yale. Meanwhile Boston manager Joe Woods agreed to report for duty with the Red Sox after holding out for 4000 a year, boosting pitching depth for the season ahead.
New York August 12 Charles Beeneney 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 individual betting not a crime in Justice Gaynor’s ruling. District Attorney Jerome led the case as a test.
At Pocomoke City Md August 12 the sixth annual fair drew 6000 amid very hot weather and a fast track. The 4 20 trot featured Maggie H of Baltimore edging William K of local to win two early heats, with Nettle May settling for third. Other races included 217 class trot and 220 class events with Belton G and Nellie May among notable runners, while Maggs Hl and Gracea also posted strong times. In yacht news Genessee Wins boat race from Chaumont with Rochester Yacht Club boat Genesree taking honors and Iroquois finishing second after a 165 mile course time of 3 hours 56 minutes 0 seconds.
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