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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1904

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12

Eight Hits Off Cleveland Pitchers Highlight Jacobsens Bernhard

Bernhard landed on Jacobsen with eight hits, two clean and a near third, as Cleveland pitchers struggled. Lush earned fielding honors while narrowly missing more action in a tense lineup.

Cleveland Townsend Lush

Capital City League battle ends in Turner win over Carroll

In a tense Capital City League showdown at Georgetown College field Carroll Institute led seven innings before Turner Athletic Club surged in the eighth to win 3 to 2. Fulcher and Wheatley pitched well as Carr’s two-bagger and costly eighth inning error sealed Carroll’s defeat.

Carrolls Georgetown College Carroll Institute Turner Athletic Club Turner Fulcher Harris Carr Carroll Wheatley Wilkersons Cullen Kelly Babson Wilkerson Johnnie Bas Turner Rhoah Carroll Rhhoare Seay Olm Carr Tawney Sa Whaan Finnew i'Cutlen Tb Fulsher Harding Uecker Vinnaman O Grant O Denking Li Flaherty Dov Lucas Caroll Carrol Stalen Seay Wr. McKenna

St Stephen's Beats Woodward & Lothrop In Early Game

St Stephen's overwhelmed Woodward & Lothrop 18 to 4 as Graves starred for St Stephen's and Buscher fanned nine for Woodward. Welsh doubled and Carroll hit a three base shot for St Stephen's while Hughes, Dunn and Mortality led Woodward with multiple hits. The match ran 1 hour 15 minutes with umpire Handibos calling the balls and strikes.

Brethen’s Institute Woodward & Lothrop St. Stephen's Inn Eodward & Lothrop Wood Ware Graves Buscher L. Rhore Hughes Moriartty Craweard Welsh D Force Carroll Sherman Bradbury Qi Barnes Handibos Gleason Scheeffer Benson Helder A Cole Paneer Totaig Hughes Shaeffer Dunn Mortality Chamberlain Witd Galks

Tip Tops Rally Past Young Senators In Exciting 6 5 Win

Amateur baseball notes show Tip Tops defeating Young Senators 6 to 5 in a tight game. Teams seeking future matches include Thirteen-year-olds, with L Lang at 52% Seventh Street NE as contact.

Senators L. Lang Seventh Street Fifth Baptist A. W W. Richards Hyattsville Music Boys Marine Barracks Davis Musics Dorr Biyattsville F. HE. Keith

Sunday-School League Standings and Today’s Games

Standings show Wilson 13 14 481 and Foundry 22 8 7 34. Mt Pleasant Meth 14 15 483 with St Alban’s 13 14 491. Today’s schedule: Mount Pleasant Methodist vs Mount Pleasant Congregational. St Stephen’s vs Mt Pi Meth at Van Ness Park and 427 126.

Ww. L. Pet W. G. Fet Wilson Gunton MtPi Cong St.Stephen’s Foundry Wesley Em Iil Gurley Mie Vernon Mt-Pi.Meth St Alban Mount Pleasant Methodist Va Mount Pleasant

Two Runs Sixth Share Defeat for Sixth Presbyterian

The Sixth Presbyterian fell to the Foundry team at Van Ness Park by 6 to 2 as McCatheran stymied the Sixth hitters. Randall led Foundry with three hits in four at bats, two doubles, and was part of a five-run fifth inning aided by errors. Herbert, Gordon, and Conner contributed on base as Sixth managed only two runs in the sixth. Final line shows Foundry scoring early and widening the lead with two more in the ninth. Time of game was 1 hour 25 minutes.

Foundry Presbyterian McCatheran Foundry Boys van Ness Park Vermillion Randal Herbert Gordon Conner Rider Randall Tracey Rho Riscal Kinney Ycutter Bryan Lynham Il Verlion Rotail Errore Randell Harveycutter McCathtan McCathran le Fon Mr. Shinley Ray Cleveland McCormick Lush Kittredge Hill Washington Huelsman Turner Townsend Cassidy Fisck Lajoie Toight Memis Bay Flick

Wilson Forfeit Changes Mount Vernon Standings

Mount Vernon received a forfeit win as Wilson forfeited yesterday afternoon. The scheduled game at the Ellipse was forfeited by Wilson, costing them first place while Mount Pleasant Methodist moved ahead in the standings.

Mount Vernon Wilson Mount Pleasant Methodist

Baseball Notes Highlight Early 1900s League Chatter

The card lists several notes on baseball figures and teams including McGinley of Haverhill signed by St Louis, Cubs chasing, Captain Lynch of Newark operated on for appendicitis, and New York as the popular AL team on road. It mentions Hill without a run for eight games, bargain days in the National League, Carlisle policemen beating a barber team, Wood’s injured arm sidelines him, Senator Stahl’s trip stats, and umpire disputes under President Pulliam. It notes open day for Senators, eastward travel for final battles, Billy Clingman tied to Toledo accusations, Muslin and Henley high in AL batting, Joe Kelley’s suspensions, and praise for Jake Stahl’s development with Washington after poor Boston stint.

St. Louis Cardinals McGinley Haverhill Pittsburg Cubs Lynch Newark Carlisle Wood Senator Stahl Pulliam Philadelphia Boston Senators Billy Clingman St. Paul Billy Toledos Muslin Henley Cincinnati Joe Kelley Second Street Florida Avenue Northwest Ernest Peak Marquette George Stone Jake Stahl Washington Milwaukee Sentinel Ban Johnson Bostons Jake Washingtons Ashington Stahl

King’s New Life for Health and Strength Sale

Fragmented ad promising health benefits from King’s New Life product, urging buyers to act now for a cure or remedy. Includes price 26 cents and pharmacy claim, with unclear rest of text.

Cleveland Beats Washington In Front Of 2024 Fans

Cleveland defeated Washington 7 to 1 in Ohio as Bernhard supported by solid defense held off early pressure. Billy Lush sparked two clutch catches off Clarke while Cap Larry hit two doubles and a towering homer. Townsend starred for Washington with two hits and strong outfield play.

Washington Post Cleveland Ohio Cleveland Aianu Washingtons Jacobsen Bernhard Billy Lush Bill Clarke Capt Larry

Fragmentary Baseball Play-by-Play Note

Nonsensical OCR snippet lists players such as Killien OLeary and Benley with bases, balls, strikeouts, and a wild pitch. Mentions a double play OLeary to Hickman and a time of game around 2 hours. Several words are garbled and names unclear.

L. Cross O'Leary Killien Benley Basse Pickering Davis Robinson Killian Detroit Philadelphia Br Eillien Henley Hickman Leptin Looghiin King

Orth Puzzles St Louis In Five Hit Loss To New York

St Louis limited to five hits as Orth allowed only five. Kahoe’s strong throwing featured the game. Burkett hit a two-base, Heidrick and Orth tripled, Fultz stole a base, and Conroy, Orth, and Dougherty contributed. Final score New York six to four in one hour thirty minutes. Attendance listed as 90.

New York St. Louis Orth Kahoe Wallace Ol Williams Anderson Pibertela Fultz Conroy Kleinow Orth Pew Burker Heidrick Dougherty Sudhoff St. Louie Umpfire Mr. Connolly

National League standings and results summary

Pittsburg defeated New York 7 2 and 4 1 while Boston beat Chicago 5 4 and St Louis swept Philadelphia 7 1 and 6 1. Brooklyn blanked Cincinnati 6 0 and 8 0 as schedule shows Pittsburgh 70 29 and St Louis 52 61 88 with others Boston 69 39 602 and Brooklyn 58 45 Berl Philadscht 27.

Plitteburg New York Pittsburg Boston Chicago St. Louis Philadelphia Brooklyn Cincinnati Philade W. L. Pet

Pittsburg Wins Doubleheader Over New York in Two Games

Pittsburg defeats New York in a doubleheader with strong showings at the plate and improved fielding. Mathewson lasted two innings in the first game before Wiltse relieved, while Browne and Bransfield provided key hits. In the second game Pittsburg again prevailed as Lynch and Taylor worked on the mound. the final tally favored Pittsburg in a 9 to 4 or better scoreline with errors noted for New York.

New York Pittsburg Mathewson Wiltse Cama Fittaburg Rhoa Rhoah Leach B'nahan Beaumont Browne M'Cormick Devils Wagner Donline Bransfield Mertes Kruger Datlen Ritchey Gilbert Carlach Dunne Flaherty Bowerman P- Zaiail Pitteburg Pittaburg Wiltee Wilts Hransfield Johnstone Reg Rug AE Leach Nahan Gariseh Warner Lynch Ul Taylor Dunn Taylor Bransfield McCormlick Crowne Bresnahan Mertey Om@ Taylor Mr. Johnstone

End of season sale cuts prices on suits

Stock-taking reveals limited two-piece homespun and wool crash suits left. Merchants push end-of-season reductions to clear inventory, offering suits at discounted prices such as twenty dollar, eighteen, sixteen, and twelve dollar options.

Brooklyn and Cincinnati blanked in doubleheader rout

Parker Bridget & Co. at 9th and Pennsylvania. Double play and walks set the tone as Brooklynheld Cincinnati scoreless in both games. Scanlon and Cronin split mound duties for Brooklyn, Ewing and Cronin held Cincinnati in check, with 3,500 in attendance.

Young Proved Easy For Chicago On Field Day

Chicago defeated Boston 6 to 1 as Owen held the visitors to four singles and five Chicago errors were avoided by strong fielding from Davis Isbell Lachance and Cal fins. Attendance 10 650. Davis a three base hit and Isbell two hits highlighted Chicago offense while Dundon and Criger contributed. Owen pitched for Chicago with Young finishing.

Chicago Owen Davis Isbell Lachance Calfins Boston Selbach Parent YIALI Farrell C Young Callahan Dundon Davia Young Mr. Sheridan

St Louis Sweeps Doubleheader Over Philadelphia

Philadelphia lost both games as St Louis dominated on the field with a 4 1 final in the first game and a 6 1 decision in the second. Attendance was 3 091. Key players: Brain and Barclay led St Louis with multiple hits while Smoot, Donohue, and Roth contributed for Philadelphia. Fraser and O Neill worked pitching duties for the visitors and locals respectively.

Philadelphia St. Louis Rao Warrell Thomas Shannon Titus Beckley Overton McGee Mitchell Donohue Roth Fraver Grady Barclay Brain Burke Smoot Wirst Basia Wrazer Fraser Nichols Cimpire Mr. Emslie RHOA Rhoad Wolverton Mellee Gleason Shay Brain Smoot O'Neil Duggleby O'Neill Elmslie

Bad Base Running Losses Ninth Inning to Detroit

Detroit ties the game in the ninth then Philadelphia wins with three straight hits in extras. Poor baserunning by Detroit cost a ninth inning victory. two earned runs credited to Philadelphia and Detroit. Attendance about 2,000. Hickman hits a three-base drive for Detroit and Pickering adds a two-base hit for Philadelphia.

Detroit Mich Hickman Philadelphias Philadelphia Barrett Oj Hareel McIntyre Pickering Cough Oj Davis G Crawford Lcross Seybold Murphy M.cross Behreek Henley KiIan

Boston Wins Ninth In Tenth On Abbaticchio Hit

Boston edged Chicago in ten innings as Abbaticchio doubled and an outfield fly scored the deciding run after Willis was stymied early. The second game was called after one inning due to rain with Chicago leading Boston 2 0. Attendance 7 85. Abbotichio and Moran lead Boston with key hits while Geler and Kling contribute for Chicago.

Boston Augus Chicago Willis Wicker Carney VanZant Maran Barry Wills al Vickers Tatala Winnington Geler Abbaticchio Moran Kling Vickers

Minor league baseball and events of interest

Scores from American Association Southern and Eastern leagues show Columbus Indianapolis Louisville Toledo and others with varied results. Other items include Dumbarton vs Rockville, Marshall and Janowski chess match plans, New York Riflemen win, and a cultural note on recreation in modern life.

American Association Columbus Indianapolis Louisville Toledo

Molly Brantin Drives to Narrow Victory in Mermaid Handicap

Saratoga Aug 1 feature race a stretch duel between Broomstick and Molly Brant ends with Molly Brant a neck ahead in the Merchants and Citizens Handicap at one mile and a furlong. Broomstick set the pace as Adriatha and Afri cander chased. Duryea filly Princess Rupert and Artful dominated other races. Various winners across six races with next day entries listed.

Saratoga Broomstick Molly Brant Moly Brant Groomstick Africander Adriatha Sir Lynnewood Duryea Princess Rupert Artful Jack Lory Pinnine Bobadil Lyne Sir Lyonewond Cormack Marjoram L. Jones Monet Orthodox Tot Sun Andrew Mack Pulsus Sliver Foot Csnajo Merchants and Citizens Qdom Burns Reservation H. Phillipa Dainty Major Daingerfield High Chancellor Lord of the Vale Odom Dandelion Shaw Dive Bird Allumeur Amberjack Austin Allen Tata Hobadhl Sperling Reynote W. Fisher Brooklynite Robbins Conkling James F Gilaten Easy Street Allan Dar le Duc Gold Dome Judge Sentry Ort Wells Lady Amelia Toboggan Collector Jessup Mieten Honolulu Castallan Crown Prince and the Musketeer Glori- Mier Foxy Kane Toscan Collegian Mystic Shriner Trek Dromedary Libretta Tramotor Meadowham Jerry Merry Lasvie Workman Consuelo II Nispilck Ike “S Khorasan Blue Coat Hubete Jessup Greencraft Scotch Plume Sud Liberia Caughnawaga Claude Duke of Kendal Gold Money Spring Gray Friar de Reszke New York Tigria Malden Liberty Aeronaut Charles Elliott Dan K Snilling Alice Golden Fleur Atuna Steel Trap Agent Lancashire Lass Step Dance Little Buttercup

Upsets at Fair Grounds Shake Heavily Favored Runners

At St Louis Fair Grounds on a fast track Argosy and other favorites underperform. The Cook won the feature by two lengths over Fruit, with Miss Powell third and Argosy fourth. The program notes strong finishes by J W O Neil and Pathos in other races and lists future entries.

St. Louis Cook Fruit Miss Powell Argosy Poles Bergeres Annabelle Lee L. Willam Nerenthe W. Davis Even Seroml Pharmacy Rice Miss Nannie L Korea Pallona Thurele L Meretta Besate Me Elenika Lady Sellers Zuleika d’Or Flying Fire Bab L. Wilson Sid Silver Cesola Miss Manners H. Anderson Onanette General Prig Suave Vallantine Worthington Extol Latger St. Simonian Varra Scully Varna Fungo Seder Wissendine Plunkett Trinity Bell Shortcake Lynch Misanthorpe Sting Athelroxe Decaration Amberita Fenian Reging Dais the Cook Landsey John Hennepsy Edith May J. W. O'Neil H. Snderson Tally H Joe Goss Ivers Santa Ventura Bensonhurst Atlas Folles Bergeres Mamselle Dolly Gray Dervish Rase S. Conway Brooklyn Austin W. Davisy Mildred L Pyrrho Galve Lady Chorister Miss Hon Semper Vivax John McGurky Lelia Hunter Dresden Renaissance Monoxram Anofaquam Albertola Opinion Hersatn Walpole Tommy O’hara Fred Priesmeyer Bradwerlin Mellwood Flora Triple Silver Ophelia Martin Sayse Fond Memory Sweet Note Modest Lockaway Muscovelt Rowe Juba Felix Mozzes Hilene Dotage Lady Mercury Gold Monarch Kitty Belle Brooks Mc Ritchey Trixie White Amoskoday Milton Young Erla Lee Princess Orna Handi- Monastery Beer Fhone Louis Bush

Horse Racing Card Detail for Fifth and Sixth Races

The listing covers the fifth race at Siz furlongs with horses including Quaker Girl, St. Patris, Hazel H., Aggie Lewis, Ea Ball, Torle, Pat Hammon, Bertyie, Lady Felix, Apple Sweet, Susie Letcher, Dusky Secret, Captain Gaston, and Ben Lear with various odds. The sixth race over one mile features Mal Lowery, Lady Charles, Feronta, Velos, Baby Hall, Leon ia, Laura Funter, Trepsetter, Bulsatul, Flora Willoughby, Caterpillar, Eleanor Howard, Buccleuth, and Doctor Burns with corresponding stakes or odds.

Byron Hose Harmaki Booster Just So Jack Young Basa'Or Quaker Girl St. Patris Hazel H Aggie Lewis Ea Ball Torle Pat Hammon Bertyie Lady Felix Apple Sweet Susie Letcher Dusky Secret Captain Gaston Ben Lear Mal Lowery Lady Charles Feronta Velos Baby Hall Leonia Laura Funter Trepsetter Bulsatul Flora Willoughby Caterpillar Eleanor Howard Buccleuth Doctor Burns

White Plume Beats Don Domo At Hawthorne Second Race

Chicago Aug 14 Hawthorne racing card improved but crowd small. Don Domo after three months’ rest faded in stretch taking second by a short head. Summary races show six furlongs winners and times with notable horses Aliee Commoner Blue Grouse Zar koe Frivol etc. Detroit Aug 16 Frontier Stakes at Highland Park saw Graydon’s Zarkee upset Starfell in a tight program with multiple close finishes. Saugus Mass opened with Anaconda pacing to three straight heats and strong times. Baltimore and Stockton notes follow with harness and jockey updates.

White Plume Don Domo Chicago Hawthorne Omly Aliee Commoner Davis Dod Anderson Aubuchon Bernice Knapp Artifice Fatr Allen Trossachs Annora J Morrison Monastie II Soufriere Newtown Hay Elate Robin Hood Myron Dale No Trumper Nicol Petit Duc Mountain Retort al Casey Clrcle D Rainwitch Garvice Lady Fashion Feicht D. L. Moore Seamster Harney Hoffier Blue Mint Gioriosa Fancy Man the Lady Cnapp Princess Tulane Ahola Melotyre Farmer Jim Wainamoinen Luralighter Handley Cros O'Hagen Lawrence Hudson Feldt Badger Tom Hall Baronet Hainault Royal Pirate Mr. Farnum Maud Mutler Monte Prior Tom Shelly Allen Avon Haffler Belle Kinney Green Gown Mary Eleanor Intense Firet Gloux Chief Longmore Allie Virgina Marshalsen Joe Frey Begone Bob ‘Franklin Goal Runner Inventor Tom Maybin Memnon Evander Sweet Jane Witrate Weird Trend the Mere Oliver Me San Remo Philfmch Bragg Fort Royal Sylvia Talbot Crivis Skillful Americano Central Viola Langford James Golden Mineral Great Eastern Sweetie Telephone Fiasco Chockayette Sweet Tone Arena New Augusta Victoria Cutter Katie Zitt Stu Lee Ralph Resse Deshon Eckersall Bellaranno Rank Monteverde Royal Detroit Mich Highland Park Jockey Club Starfell Saratoga Graydon Zarkee Maggie Mackey Albula Christine A Blue Grouse Dictator Frances Dillon Hach Eau Flaire Marlin Ben Fonsa Zarkoe Scarfell War Whoop Dutch Barbara Mum Jade Benmora Bath Beach

Choicest Loses Big Events at Brighton Beach Meeting

At Brighton Beach New York on August 16 despite cloudy weather large crowds attended the second day of the grand circuit meeting. Feature races included a 2 20 trot and a 2 08 pace for mile heats two in three with Stanley Dillon winning the trot in straight heats while John M won the 2 08 pace after early leader Pan Michael tired. Gallagher led the favorite in the pace until late, then John M prevailed in a slow third heat. Multiple horses and times listed with purses around 5000 dollars.

Saugus Mass Anaconda Knight Baybrook Miss Ormond Maud Dillard Elizabeth S Rose Electrite Cuccaro Aldes Roberts Dilly Walters, Jr Jack Donnell Governor Wentworth Dick Brine Krema Latta Belle C Amerea Silen New York Brighton Beach Snyder McGregor Bonnie Russell Stanley Dillon Gallagher Pan Michael John M Mila Beats Paris—Lours Sam Fleming Spear B. G James Fan Michael Ch. H. C Winnings Pauline G Blk. m Snow Claymos McDonald Curry Pinchem Wilkes Estes Aiztee B. H Oro Wilkes Susang Regal Wilkes Moore Leonora B. m de Ryder Graydon Br. G Drumm Bartine B. Mo Garrison Bessie Birchwood Torreon Cheery Lass Robby McGregor Wal_ come Bunker Andrewa Bessie Abbott Hudson Starlight Wilson Earl Scott Moloney Florence Wilton Caspian Patron—Cascarilla Shelby Chiet Shank Jay McGregor B.k. m McDona York Maxine Wentworth Direct View McKinley Idotits

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