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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1908

Page

30

No Hit Bid Nears For Johnson In Sox Game

Sporting comment by J Ed Grillo reflects on Walter Johnson failing to extend a no hit bid as the White Sox lose a hitless chance in early innings. The piece discusses prize rules in baseball, player rewards, and the impact on public support, before noting pennant contenders and team dynamics with mentions of Tigers Pirates Giants and Cubs.

Tigers Pirates Jenna Jennings Louis Pittebure Giants

Baseball Standings and Results in Early Season Motion

American League results from yesterday include Washington over Philadelphia 3 to 0, Chicago 2 over St. Louis 0, and New York 2 over Boston 5. Today’s games feature Chicago at Washington, St Louis at Philadelphia, and Cleveland at New York. The standings show Pittburg, Boston, Cincinnati, St Louis, and New York jockeying for position as the season unfolds.

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 Cinncinnati

Johnson Learns Victory As Nationals Split Doubleheader

In two tightly contested games Washington defeats Chicago 1 0 in the opener and 2 0 in the nightcap. Walter Johnson’s pitching dominates the first game while Milan’s decisive throw at the plate preserves the victory. In the second, Milan again provides the clutch hit to plate the winning run after Jones and White put on a late push.

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

In a pitched doubleheader at Washington, Milan’s hit produced a tie in the ninth inning but Chicago lost the game in the last half as McBride scored on a wide throw. Johnson dazzled for the Nationals, fanning ten, while White matched him in the first game. The two wins give Washington a new season-long consecutive victory record, the Tigers and Sox faltering. discussions followed on prize rules for World Series players.

Chicago Milan McBride Tett Tom Hughes Frank Smith Hughes Tom Smith Ganley Unglaub Shaw Davis Anderson Atz Dee White White Davie Nationals Streat Street Waddington AB. R. H. SB A.B. Milan Freeman Pickering Warner Hatter Phrent Washington inito—Jaaier Abelaun Doufie Shipke Bride Ungland Detroit Sox Tigers Jones Isbell Donahue Dougherty Fielder Jones Doc White Dame Fortune Johnson Funiess Bob Edmonson Focal Grounds National Commission Billy Sullivan Sullivan Tannehill Nke

Johnson Nearly No Hit As White Sox Fall Short

Walter Johnson nearly achieved a hitless game as the White Sox lost both ends of a doubleheader. Bob Unglaub and Joe Tannehill stood out with key hits and sharp defense. Doc White left early due to a knee injury, while Milan and Kahoe made notable plays on the bases as Chicago secured a run in the second game but failed to pull ahead.

Washington B. H Milan Shipke Gaulay St. Anglaub Eamonson HeBrige Eahos Johnson Ot Ag Haha Odones Daria Ray Anderson Butt Yain Parent Saamenitte Chicago Johneon McPride Freemans Davis Kahoe McBride Tal I—Kahoe Messia Camnelly Bos Mit Warner

Phillies Top St Louis In First Meeting This Season

Philadelphia defeats St Louis for the first time this season in a game pitched by Rube Waddell whose costly passes helped decide the affair. Williams Wallace Hartsel Oldring and Davis contributed two base hits while Waddell struck out six and Plant allowed planks and others. Umpires Sherdan and Egan presided over a 1 hour 57 minute game with St Louis committing one error and Philadelphia leaving seven on base.

Philadelphia Philadelphia J St. Louis Rube Waddell St. Laura Stone Hlurtzell Wiliams Wallace Ferris Hofman C. Jones Eigith Weddell Rune—Williams Hartsel Oldring Davis E. Collins T. Jones E. Colina Powers Plank Hartset Om Wander Plant Banes Mesers, Sherdan and Egan Raymond Cincionati Shaw Byrne Reilly Bliss Kane Huggins Paskett Mitchell Ganzel Poskett Genzel Hugging Hite Om McClyon Hostetter Kases—Kane Lobert Sehiel Charles St. Louie Cincinnati Bmcglynn Spade Py McGlynn Pansefypalia Schlet Kiem

Tigers Win Another in Detroit Boston Series Opener

Detroit defeats Boston 5 to 2 in the first game of the series. Morgan pitched until the fifth, then walks and hits aided Detroit to three runs. Cobb and Gessler made running catches. Menayre, Glothoney, Crawford, and Geiselor contributed offensive help as Detroit uses timely hits to secure the win.

Detroit Boston Morgan Balla Cobb Geesler Schaefer Lord Crawford Ogesalor Dgtanl Teesxman Larette Coughnin Sulivan Felmidt, Co Wegner O'Leary UlCoerigan jWwuiett OlMorgan P. Oaie McConnell Cleotta Datrait Stanlets Gicotte Alis Coughlin Schusfer Rosaman Wagner Willett Cicatte Mr. Evens

Cleveland Wins 4 to 2 Over New York Americans

Cleveland defeats New York 4 to 2 after New York led early. Notable players include Lajoie, Hemphill, Hinchman, Conroy, and orth pitching for Cleveland. Game details list runs, hits, errors, and fielding notes from both squads.

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 Victory

Pittsburg edged Boston 2 to 1 after a late error and a thirteenth inning rally. Leach scored the winning run on a Leach hit, Clark sacrifice, and Wagner single as Pittburg struck in the thirteenth. Orty pitched well for Boston. Pittsburg loaded bases in the eleventh but failed to score before the decisive inning.

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

Hits-OM Cammitz Drives In Six Inning Clash

In a lengthy game Camnitz yields one run to Maddox and Flaherty over two innings while Leever works two frames. Batter details include Clarke Ritchey Stotense and Dahien with errors by Pitta and Lurg. Boston edges with multiple hits and notable fielding miscues. Time of game extends to seven hours and minutes with umpires Measra Enr ile and O'Day officiating.

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 as Cincinnati Beats St Louis 6-5

Spade recovered after a rough start and Cincinnati edged St Louis 6 to 5 in a nined-innings game. Hitting and pitching details mount the 1910s style box score with players like Byrne Reilly Ganzel Hugging and Thielman transfer news rounding out the day.

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