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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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20

Lusted on Jacobsen Bernhard in Better Luck

Eight hits off the Cleveland pitchers were generally inopportune. Town credited with two clean hits and narrowly missed a third. Lush carried off fielding honors.

Cleveland Townsend Lush

Turner Cl Al Star In Pennant Chase As Carroll Ties

In the Capital City League at Georgetown College field Carroll Institute led Turner Athletic Club 2 to 1 through seven innings. Turner broke ahead in the eighth on a single and two errors for a 3 to 2 victory highlighting a hard fought game between Wheatley and Fulcher. Officiating umpire McKenna, time 1 hour 3 minutes.

Carrolls Georgetown College Carroll Institute Turner Athletic Club Turner Aeth 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 Jenkins Li Plaherty Dov Lucas Caroll C Arrol Stalen Tawney, Seay Wr. McKenna

St Stephen's Beats Woodward & Lothrop In Lopsided Junior Game

The St Stephen's team defeated Woodward & Lothrop 18 to 4 as Graves starred with strong fielding and Buscher earned nine strikeouts for the Woodward club. Welsh and Dunn rapped two baggers, while Chamberlain and Buscher exchanged pitching duties in a lengthier contest. Faith beat Sixth 9 to 2 in the Junior Sunday school League, with Epiphany and Foundry set to meet on the ellipse as the league moves forward. officials request added police to curb field crowd interference.

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 Faith Monument Grounds Epiphany and Foundry John H. Travers Macfarland

Tip Tops Edge Young Senators In Tight Amateur Game

In an exciting amateur baseball clash the Tip Tops triumphed over the Young Senators 6 to 5. The Athletes seek opponents averaging thirteen years, contact L Lang at 52% Seventh Street NE. Fifth Baptist beat the Unions 16 to 5 at their grounds. Davis of the Musics struck out nine while Dorr of the Suburbanites fanned thirteen. Hyattsville defeated the Musics 12 to 2 at Marine Barracks with strong pitching from Davis and weak support. Biyattsville seeks contests with any District team, contact F E Keith Hyattsville Ma.

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

Sunday School League Standings and Today’s Games

The Sunday School League shows Mount Pleasant Methodist 22 8 .734 leading Mt Pleasant Congregational 22 8 .734 with St Stephen's 18 14 .491 and Mount Vernon 14 15 .483 in mid table. Today’s games pit Mount Pleasant Methodist against Mount Pleasant Congregational on Fourteenth Street and Lydecker Avenue and Wesley versus St Stephen's at Van Ness Park.

Ww. L. Pet G. Fot Wilson Gunton Mt.Pi.Cong St.Stephen’s Foundry Wesley Gurley Mk. Vernon Isley Mt-Pi St Alban Mount Pleasant Methodist Va Mount Pleasant Congregational Fourteenth Street Lydecker Avenue Weoler Va St. Stephen's van Ness Park

Foundry boys Triumph Over Sixth Presbyterian at Van Ness Park

Foundry defeated Sixth Presbyterian 6 to 2 at Van Ness Park as Randall and Verillion led with multiple hits. Randall collected three hits in four at bats including two doubles, Tracey and McCathran added two singles each, while Herbert was hit by a pitch and Conner scored on a Rider single after a walk.

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

Wilson Team Forfeits Denies Mount Vernon a Win

Mount Vernon was awarded a forfeit win yesterday afternoon after Wilson forfeited the game scheduled at the Ellipse. The forfeit cost Wilson their lead in the standings, allowing Mount Pleasant Methodist to move into the first column.

Mount Vernon Wilson Mount Pleasant Methodist

Baseball Notes Reflect Lionized Umpires and Struggling Teams

The roundup covers multiple leagues with notes on players such as McGinley of Haverhill and pitchers Muslin and Henley, a Newark captain's appendectomy, and Billy Clingman's alleged game throwing. It highlights Joe Kelley’s suspensions, Jake Stahl's rise with Washington, and the impact of tail-end teams on player development.

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

Health and strength cure advertised at low price

Fragmentary health ad promises new life and vigor with limited evidence. It mentions a cheap price of 26 cents and urges readers to obtain from druggists, implying a general patent remedy claim with no clear endorsements.

Bed Rock

Cleveland Triumphs Over Washington With Foes’ Sweep

In Cleveland Ohio, Cleveland defeats Washington 7 to 1 as Jacobsen struggles early, Bernhard steady, Billy Lush saves two potential doubles, Larry Townsend and Lajoie star with multiple extra-base hits. Townsend fills in for ill Donovan, while Johnny Townsend impresses at bat and in outfield as Cleveland builds lead from first inning on. Attendance 2,024.

Washington Post Cleveland Ohio Cleveland Alamy Washingtons Jacobsen Bernhard Billy Lush Bill Clarke Capt Larry Ray McCormick Lush Kittredge Hill Washington Huelsman Turner Townsend Cassidy Fisck Lajoie Toight Memis Bay Flick

Fragmented baseball score excerpt with errors and plays

An OCR damaged item shows partial baseball actions including sacrifice bite O Leary, Killien, Benley, steals by Pickering Davis and Robinson, first base on balls for Killian, and a double play O Leary to Hickman plus a wild pitch by Killian. Time of game about two hours.

L. Cross O'Leary Killien Benley Basse Pickering Davis Robinson Killian Detroit Philadelphia Br Eillien Henley Hickman Leptin Looghiin King Parker, Bridget & Co Pennsylvania Avenue Abbaticchio Raymet Wills Wickers Willis palls—Moran Messrs Brooklyn Rhoar Cincinnati Rhoah' Gessler Dolan Dillon Saymour Lumley Sebring Sheckard Oldwall Strang Corvoran Bubb Gdwell Steipfeldt Babb Seaplan Kellum Hy Kellum Beanson Behlel Zimmer GAM Corcoran Woodrum Geasler Sehler Woodruff Bails Om Ewing Cronin Ewing Zmmer

Orth Puzzles St. Louis as Mets win on five-hit gem

St Louis mustered only five hits off New York pitcher Orth and lost the game. Kahoe’s strong throwing to bases highlighted the contest as New York prevailed with a 4 to 1 victory. Burkett hit a two-base shot, Heidrick and Orth doubled, while Heidrick and Wallace each collected three hits among the best efforts for the visitors.

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

National League results show Pittsburg sweeping New York 7 2 and 4 1, Boston edging Chicago 5 4, St Louis defeating Philadelphia 6 1 and 7 1, Brooklyn crushing Cincinnati 6 0 and 8 0. Standings list Pittsburg 70 29 .707, St Louis 52 61 88, Boston 69 39 .602, Brooklyn 58 45, Philadelphia 27.

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

Pittsburg Sweeps Twin Bill Over New York in Doubleheader

Pittsburg outplayed New York in both games as Mathewson and Wiltse split mound duties. Attendance nears 24,000 as Pittsburg wins 9 2 and 4 0, with errors maring New York’s defense.

Pittsburg New York

End of season sale on two-piece suits

Stock-taking highlights opportunites as savings explode. A few hundred homespun and wool crash suits remain and are being cleared at heavy sacrifice. Prices include 20 dollar suits, 18 and 15 dollar suits, 12 and 10 dollar suits with deep reductions.

Brooklyn Dodgers Blank Cincinnati in Two Games

Brooklyn and Cincinnati played a doubleheader in Brooklyn with Scanlon and Cronin winning games one and two. Gessler Seymour Lumley and Strang starred for Brooklyn while Cincinnati struggled with timely hits and timely outs. Attendance around 3,500.

Chicago Defeats Boston Behind Young’s Dominant Pitching

Chicago starters Owen and Young combine for strong pitching as Boston is held to four scattered singles. Davis Isbell LaChance and Dundon spark the defense with sharp fielding and timely hits. Attendance 10,650. Final score Chicago 6 Boston 1.

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

St Louis Sweeps Philadelphia In Doubleheader

St Louis outplayed Philadelphia in both games as Rao, Thomas and Brain led a 4 1 victory in the opener. In the nightcap St Louis won 6 1 as Smoot and Brain sparked the offense while O Neil and Duggleby matched struggles on the mound. Attendance was 3091.

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

Phillies Lose to Detroit on Bad Ninth Innings

Detroit Michigan August 16 Philadelphia misplayed ninth inning baserunning and lost after Detroit tied the game on Hickman’s three-base hit. In extras Philadelphia struck with three consecutive hits and a gift to win. Attendance about 2,000. Box shows picks and errors by both infields.

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 Doubleheader Opener In Tenth Inning

Boston defeats Chicago in the first game as Abbaticchio drives a three bagger and an outfield fly to score the winning run in the tenth. The second game is called after one inning due to rain with Chicago leading Boston 2–0. Attendance listed as 7,85.

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

Minor league baseball and other sports roundup

Baseball results across American Association Southern and Eastern leagues include Columbus 7 Indianapolis 8 and Louisville 0 Toledo 14, Louisville 10 Toledo 3, plus Little Rock 6 Atlanta 6 and New Orleans 4 Nashville 1, Memphis 2 Birmingham 4, Shreveport 6 Montgomery 4. Other items note Dumbarton vs Rockville at Georgetown Field, Marshall and Janowski chess match invite, New York rifle win, plus a cultural essay on a recreation mad generation.

American Association Columbus Indianapolis Louisville Toledo Southern League Little Rock Atlanta Nev Orleans New Orleans Nashville Memphis Birmingham Shreveport Montgomery

Molly Brant Leads Upset Over Broomstick in Saratoga Race

A stretch duel at Saratoga on August 16 saw Molly Brant prevail by a neck over Broomstick in the Merchants and Citizens Handicap for one mile and a furlong. Afri cander edged for third as Adriatha won the earlier race. Canajoharie, Duryea stable horses, and others also performed well. Tomorrow’s entries list shows maidens, handicaps, and stakes across six races with noted contenders like Court Maid and Princess Rupert.

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 Csnaajobarie F. Johnson Courtmaid Henman Gardolph Harris the Globe Luis Guldspot Homestead Briarthorpe Southampton Charter Stervedore 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 Glisten Easy Street Allan Dar le Duc Gold Dome Tramotor Meadowhar One 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 Calmness Lizzie Albertine Hob Mossom Agnes Virginia Merces

Upsets at Fair Grounds Steal Spotlight on Card

At St Louis fair grounds, two heavy favorites fizzled as The Cook won the feature by two lengths over Fruit with Argosy fading to fourth. Earlier races produced long-shot winners like Anna belle Lee and Bab, while The Cook also captured the fourth race in a tight finish. Track fast, with multiple horses listed as running in each division and a note of forthcoming races and betting options.

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 Readout With Odds and Entries

The page lists entrants and odds for races six furlongs and one mile. Notable names include Quaker Girl St Patris Hazel H Aggie Lewis Ea Ball Torle Pat Hammon Bertyie Captain Gaston Ben Lear and others. Entries show varying betting figures from 90 to 109.

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 in Second

At Hawthorne a crowd saw White Plume upset odds on favorite Don Domo in the second race by a short head after a three month layoff. The card featured six furlongs for first race and a misty track with several other races detailed along with entries and post times.

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 the 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

Choices Lose Big in Brighton Beach Trot and Pace

At Brighton Beach on a gray day the grand circuit meeting featured the 2:20 trot and the 2:08 pace as headline events. Stanley Dillon won the 22N trot in straight heats while John M. captured the 2:08 pace with multiple heats, overcoming favorites Gallagher and Pan Michael as the field spread across mile heats.

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 Thotite

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