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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1907
Page
13
A sprawling sports column by J D Grillo blends boxing bravado with major league draft chatter and European racing notes. It weighs Tommy Burns, Johnson, and Canadas prospects against Eastern turf and Western intrigue, ending with speculative mentor fights and jockey chatter.
Lynchburg won behind three pitchers in a rough game against Shoemakers while Roanoke fought Portsmouth in a tense contest. Key figures included Murray and Walsh on the mound for Lynchburg and Heffron, Martin and Salva contributing in other games. police were involved when umpire orders escalated, adding a chaotic note to the day’s baseball.
Bloomingdale defeated the Congressmen yesterday at Bevoklant Oval to secure a second strong performance in three days. Walsh pitched seven innings, allowing four hits as Bloomingdale fought off errors to score in the fourth and late. Marson, Nichols, and Kreamer contributed key hits while Yeager, Turner, and Treloar featured on base.
A fragmented recap of a baseball game between Martinsburg and Winchester, noting Brown's strong batting, key hits by Puggan Ro and Curly Brown, and pitching by Johnson. The report mentions several players and line scores, with weather and crowd remarks peppering the scattered play-by-play.
The Gurfaee team lost 0 points to 10 as the Collectors held a runaway win at the Ellipse. Simpson pitched well for the Collectors, but support was weak. Seniors hit a home run with runners aboard and Glenns made a running catch.
The text praises Seybold as a star who wields the stick with power and makes a remarkable double play. It notes his hard hitting impact and game saving effort, highlighting standout catches and a notable stunt that fans call impressive.
The Philadelphia Athletics defeated the Detroit Tigers 3 to 2 in Cleveland. Seybold starred for Philadelphia with key hits and several dazzling catches while Bender pitched steadily behind shaky defense. Stovall returned for Cleveland after suspension and pitched well in a tight opening game.
Detroit struggles as New York defeats them in a late season clash. Pitchers Newton and Wilt perform, with New York tallying runs against Detroit’s defense. The game lasts about two hours and fifty minutes before a crowd of over four thousand.
Special to The Washington Post from Chicago Aug The White team rallied in the fourth with Davis driving in runs and Morgan knocked out. the game ended in the seventh due to darkness with White ahead. Chicago attendance noted. multiple players listed with defensive plays and scoring details.
Baseball notes discuss Cy Young rejoining the team in Detroit next Monday amid strain of home games. Lajoie, Browne, Mathews, Clarke, Wag ner and others are mentioned with trials, suspensions, and potential moves across the American Association and National Leagues as teams vie for form and leadership.
The Mint Streeters defeated the Simdny school league champions 3 to 1 in an exhibition game at Thirteenth and P streets. Symanaskie pitched for Ninth, allowing two hits and one walk while striking out three. Fielding by Zancils and Yonald stood out. notable plays included Broome and Wooden on defense and multiple base and hit lines. The game lasted about one hour and thirty five minutes, with Woodland Axbbeio Club supporting the action and plans discussed for future doubleheaders with nearby clubs.
The German yacht Wannsee, skippered by Henry Frotsen of Berlin, won the race for the Emperor Williams Cup, beating the Marblehead crew led by Sumner Poster by 1 minute 21 seconds amid light airs favoring German boats. Americans face decisive racing tomorrow as only winners from the first four races advance to the final.
Aug 15 reports Brooklyn Crescent Athletic Club hosts the opening doubles matches. Western champions Tred etick Bo Alexander Harald Tackett team up against Eastern contenders William Clotier and Willem Teed. Winners advance to face Southern champions Thornton and Grant of Atlanta, with the title in reach if the series goes as expected. Ward and Beals Wright, holders, will default at Newport next week.
Berico a one day gelding bred trotter from New York City roots wins the Queen City Stake at the grand av cult track in Poughkeepsie Aug 19. Trained after a butcher wagon stint and later rising to prominence on half mile tracks, the horse posted a heat time of 209 14, marking a notable early career ascent for the Palatin s line.
Chip 1 owned by Johnathan Wainwright of Gedensburg wins the final race for the Gold Challenge Cup of the American Power Boat Association in Ogdensburg. Commodore Bournes Straps finishes second, Irwins Delawanna third, with Chippewa Yacht Club earning custody of the cup for the fourth year. The Stranger wins the Commodore English Cup as heat averages reach 28 miles per hour.
Bran Bangs out two triples and a single but fails to reach home as Ether delivers a tough, well pitched game. Floridaity, on the hill, spells gilt-edged ball in a hard fought occasion.
Chicago beat Philadelphia and New York forced results with uneven scores in yesterday’s games. St Louis defeated Boston as Braun and Flaherty produced notable hits, while St Louis clinched a late rally amid errors and strong fielding.
Special to The Waunsivu News The New Yorks fall behind early then rally as Odwell's misplay costs a lead. A late inning push by the visitors yields a sequence of hits and fielding errors with Deluge and Mowrey contributing, while the former lead official calls the game.
A rough, OCR muddled recap notes a Pirates vs Brooklyn game at a Washington Font Brook venue. Pastorius and Phillips face mixed plays with baserunners, including references to Wagner, Phelps, and Leahy. Final details are garbled but mention a Pirates win and several base hits.
The last day attracted a moderate crowd as Humboldt, owned by J M Ravehaugh, won multiple heats and led a strong score run. Major Kipling and J Jamison paced entries with wins in several divisions, while Brera's Brothers and Garber crews posted top finishes in handicapped events. The day featured sprint and trotting races, with notable performances from Wright, David Gray, and Doc Myers, highlighting a busy turf court lineup and a variety of equine competitions.
Willie Fitzgerald of Brooklyn fought Lak Russell of Plule delpma to a six round draw before 3000 spectators at Claremont Rink. Russell pressed early rushing, Fitzgerald waited for openings, the bout included a fourth round exchange that put Fitzgerald on the verge of victory before Russell recovered to last out the final bell. An exhibition by Young Corbett and Terry McGovern followed.
St Louis man Miler of St Louis was struck by lightning during a thunderstorm at brigade headquarters during the Missouri National Guard review. Prigates Thomas and Trick were shocked by the event as the storm swept the area today.
Chicago edged Philadelphia 71 to 0 as Seana sparked offense and pitching held the host to few runs. Brown and More led hitters with key hits while Courtney and Lawler contributed in the field and at bat.
Evangelist and former baseball player William Sunday was severely injured when a bus overturn occurred in Oskaloosa Iowa. He is expected to remain in the hospital for several days as doctors treat multiple injuries.
Consular Judge Speniat of Missouri questions jurisdiction in a case involving a gambler linked to a large China connection. The judge explains efforts to clean out the port element and discusses whether American courts can rule on actions tied to foreign operations. The defendant, Baughman, asserts the trial should stay in Missouri, while the judge notes broader international considerations.
University of Cowaga professor Auglia-Charles Zuccli urged wide open Sundays in Chicago. He proposed municipal beer gardens and city theaters to entertain workers, with a mix of serious plays and comedies. He supported state run theaters as in Europe, while noting the danger of saloons. The interview ended with news of a fatal injury to a physician following the attack.
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