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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1908

Page

16

No Hit Hope Fades as Johnson Falls Short in Sox Game

Sporting Comment by J Ed Grillo notes Walter Johnson neared a no hit game for the majors but White’s center field single in the seventh ended the bid. Grillo discusses prize money rules, player rewards, and the impact on public faith in baseball amid pennant races and club ownership debates.

J. ED Grillo Sox Wal Er Johnson Johnson White National Commission

Results and standings mix from American League daily update

Yesterday's results show Washington and Philadelphia top Chicago and St Louis. Standings list Pittsburgh, Boston, Cincinnati, St Louis, New York, and others with multiple matchups on tap. The piece also reflects on confidence in pitching and batting, citing Wagner and Cobb and a history of batter pitcher matchups.

Washington Philadelphia Chicago St. Louis Cleveland New York St Louis Detroit Brooklyn Cincinnati Deston Pittsburg W. Pet Heston W. Oh Boston Bt. Louis Clevsland Pittsburo

Washington Nationals edge White Sox in pitchers duel 1 to 0

In a doubleheader from Washington, Walter Johnson dazzled on the mound for the Nationals while Milan's strong throw and a late Milan single secured a 1–0 win in game one. Chicago battled in game two but fell behind as the hosts plated two. Johnson's nine inning gem and White’s near no hit effort defined a dramatic day at the ballpark.

Doc White Dame Fortune White Johnson Davis Milan Nationals Funiess Bob Edmonson Focal Grounds Hughes McBride

Milan's Hit Wins Second Sox Tie In Ninth Then Loses

In a tense Chicago contest, Milan drives in McBride on a single as a wide throw allows the tying run in the ninth. The Sox had led 2 0 earlier, but Milan fails to shut the door in the final frame. Johnson dazzles for Washington, White shines for Chicago, and the Nationals extend their winning streak to four.

J. E. Grill Nationals White Sox Walter Johnson Bob Unglaub Milan Jaones Sox Johnson Doc White Hahn Ganley White Jones McBride Unglaub Kahoe Yeahoe Hig del White Davis Shipke Ganney Davie Tre Andersen Atz Parent Sullivan Tanner Lull Tim Tannane Sox

White Sox, Johnson Come Close to No-Hitter Feat

Walter Johnson nearly pitched a no hitter as the White Sox played two games. Bob Unglaub and Jones sparked the locals with timely hits while Jerry Freeman and Tannehill showed improvement. Warmer's injury and Ganley’s bat helped fuel a hard fought doubleheader with several double plays.

Philadelphia Defeats St Louis For First Time This Season

Philadelphia defeats St. Louis for the first time this season in a game pitched by Rube Waddell whose costly passes helped the Bostonians. The score and full box show Wallace Hartzell Oldring and Williams among the run scorers with St Louis errors and stolen bases noted. game duration 1 hour 57 minutes.

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Tigers Win Another in Detroit Boston Series Opener

Detroit defeated Boston 5 to 2 in the first game of the series as Morgan held until the fifth when walks and five hits paved the visitors' three runs. Cobb and Gessler made running catches, and the Tigers seized the win behind Morgan and relief from Cicotte.

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New York's Lead Overcome in Cleveland Cup Tilt

Cleveland upset New York by 4 to 2 after an early NY surge. Notable players include Lajoie, Hemphill, Hinchman, and Conroy. Pitcher Manning worked the mound for Cleveland, with Stovall and Ball contributing in the field as the game unfolded at the park.

New York Cleveland Anhoar Hemphill Stovall N.clarke Gmmes Hinchman Blair C. Stas Pes Blorn W. Bee Manning Potala Ted Ap Lajéle N. Clarke Altizer Conroy Hemphily Niles Lajoie Atlzer Orth Manina Turner Chase Joss Bradley Tevall Hinesmag

Wagner's hit ends it in Pittsburg win over Boston

Pittsburg defeats Boston 2 to 1 in thirteen as Leach and Clark sacrifice set up Wagner’s game winning hit. Orty pitched well for Pittsburg with strong work on base runners. Boston scorers came early on three hits in the first inning but were blanked after the eighth.

Bob. Unglaub Anderson Wdy Pittsburg Boston Dahlen Wilson Gibson Phelps Camottz Pittnburg Leach Clark Wagner Orty Or’ Pliteburg Flunbore Camultz Leaver Ram Pittabure Bune

Hits-OM Cammitz Grinds Through Long Innings

Summary of a baseball game detailing pitching, hits, errors, and fielding. Camnitz allowed hits and runs, Cammitz delivered six innings with Leever pitching part of the game. Clarke Ritchey Stotense combined for sacrifices. Boston and Pitta-Lurg defense affected the score. Umpires Measra Enr ile O'Day presided over a game lasting seven hours and minutes.

OM Cammitz Leever Clarke Wilson Ritchey Stotense Dahien Fitsburg Boston Halle Camnitz Maddox Flaherty Tira Pitta Lurg Bowerman Camaltr Gibson Measra Enrile O'Day

Spade Finishes Strong in Cincinnati Win Over St Louis

In a tight contest Cincinnati edges St Louis 6 to 5 after a strong start by Spade. Beare and Lambert drive in key runs as McGlynn and Raymond toss innings while Hittingers, Ganzel, and Hughes contribute offensively in a game lasting about an hour and eight minutes.

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