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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1904

Page

34

Landed on Jacobsen Bernhard in Better Luck

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

Cleveland Townsend Lush

Carroll Institute Tops Turner in Capital City League Pitchers Duel

In a tense Capital City League game on Georgetown College field Carroll Institute edged Turner Athletic Club 3 to 2 in eight innings. Carr delivered the decisive two-run single in the eighth as Turner capitalized on Carroll errors to seize the lead and hold on for victory. Wheatley and Fulcher pitched well for their squads in a battle marked by late miscues and timely hitting.

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 Top Woodward & Lothrop In 18 4 Ball Clash

St Stephen's blanked Woodward & Lothrop 18 to 4 as Graves starred for St Stephen's and Buscher fanned nine for Woodward. Reed strong hitting marked by Welsh two base hits and Carroll home run. Faith defeats Sixth 9 to 2 in Junior Sunday school League with Epiphany and Foundry set to play today. request for two policemen to guard games to curb field crowding.

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

Tip Tops Defeat Young Senators 6 5 In Exciting Amateur Game

Amateur baseball report notes Tip Tops beat Young Senators 6 to 5. Teams seeking future games include squads with players around thirteen years old. Addresses listed for arranging matches in Hyattsville and District area.

Sunday School League Standings and Schedule

Standings show Wilson Gunton Wesley Gurley Mount Pleasant groups with W W W and win percentages. Today’s games feature Mount Pleasant Methodist against Mount Pleasant Congregational on Fourteenth Street Lydecker Avenue, and Weoler 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 Triumph Over Sixth Presbyterian at Van Ness Park

Foundry defeated Sixth Presbyterian 6 to 2 as McCatheran neutralized the Sixth’s offense. Randall led Foundry with three hits in four at bats, while Tracey and McCathran each had two singles for the losers. errors aided Foundry’s fifth and ninth inning bursts, and Bryan Ver Million Conner contributed in scoring.

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

Mount Vernon Forfeit Upsets Baseball Standings

Mount Vernon gains a win by forfeit as Wilson cedes a game on the Ellipse. The forfeiture drops Wilson from first place, letting Mount Pleasant Methodist ascend to the top position in the standings.

Mount Vernon Wilson Mount Pleasant Methodist

Baseball Notes and Player Moves Across Leagues

Baseball notes report Cardinals signing Pitch McGinley of Haverhill and other signings. Capt Lynch of Newark operated on for appendicitis. New Yorkers popular on road. Hill on a scoreless stretch. Bargain day in National League with two games for one admission. Carlisle policemenbeat a barber team with superior club-swinging. Wood’s damaged arm out for season. Senator Stahl strong on trip. batting average up. Umpire disputes commented by President Pulliam. Open day for Senators. Eastward travel for final battles. Billy Clingman suspected of throwing a game. tied to Toledo. Muslin and Henley rank high in AL batting. future fielding positions noted. Cincinnati’s chances blocked by Joe Kelley’s suspensions. Fans urged to support Ernest Peak fund. George Stone praised for resilience with tail-end teams. Ban Johnson on players’ complaints about tail-end teams. case of Jake Stahl cited as example of development with weaker squads. Washington’s Stahl rises from bench to star with improved season.

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

Health and strength aid from King’s New Life remedy

Fragmentary ad claims health benefits and vitality from a product labeled King’s New Life, urging wakefulness or well being with a 26 cent price at druggists. The noisy copy emphasizes benefits and pay terms in terse phrasing.

Bed Rock

Cleveland Beats Washington 7 to 1 in City Showdown

In Cleveland Ohio yesterday the home team defeated Washington 7 to 1. Billy Lush sparked two double plays and a standout left field dash, while Larry Townsend delivered two double plays and a home run. Johnny Townsend earned praise for replacing an ailing Donovan and contributing two clean hits. Attendance reached 2,024 as the Senators struggled to respond after an early Cleveland lead.

Ray Cleveland McCormick Lush Kittredge Hill Washington Huelsman Turner Townsend Cassidy Fisck Lajoie Toight Memis Bay Flick Lawy R.bilp O.ae Lush Bradley Carr Bemia Bernhard Legate Edae Tdi P.O EB O' Nell Will Jeres Plick Ner Balla Jacobi Lajoie Carlson Jacobsen Mr. Dwyer

Unclear Play-by-Play Fragment From Baseball Game

Fragmentary recaps list players Sacrifice and stolen bases, errors and outs, including Killian, O Leary, Hickman, Struck out by Henley, a double play O Leary to Hickman and 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

Orth Puzzled St. Louis Beats New York Five Hits

St Louis mustered only five hits as Orth held the locals to five. Kahoe’s throwing to bases highlighted the game. Burkett hit a two-base shot and Heidlerick, Orth each doubled. Final score: New York 4, St Louis 1. Attendance 9,900.

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 Scores and Standings Summary

National League results show Pittsburg 7 New York 2 and 4 1 wins for Pittsburg and St Louis 6 Philadelphia 1. Boston 5 Chicago 4. Brooklyn 8 Cincinnati 0. Remaining games Pittsburg at New York Chicago at Boston Cincinnati at Brooklyn. Standings list Pittsburg 70 29 .707 and St Louis 52 61 88 .676 with Boston 69 39 .602 and Brooklyn 45 58.

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

Pittsburg Dominates Doubleheader Against New York

Pittsburg takes both ends of a doubleheader from New York as Mathewson exits early in game one and Wiltse finishes. Attendance reaches 23,924 as Pittsburg wins 9 2 in game one and 4 2 in game two with strong hitting from Browne Bransfield Ritchey and Mertes.

Pittsburg New York 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 on two-piece crash suits

A retailer promotes stock-taking by offering deep reductions on dwindling two-piece homespun and wool crash suits. Prices drop to 20, 18, 15, 12, and 10 dollars as the end of season sacrifice to clear remaining inventory.

Brooklyn Beats Cincinnati Twice in Shutout Doubleheader

Hanlon's Brooklyn wins both games at home 7 to 0 and 4 to 0 over Cincinnati. Scanlon and Cronin pitched the first and second games respectively, with Cincinnati left on base in crucial moments. Attendance 3,500. Gessler, Seymour, Lumley, Sheckard and Corcoran starred for Brooklyn. Cincinnati struggled offensively, with Beanson and Kellum on the mound for the visitors. Time of game 1 hour 3 minutes. 2nd game 1 hour 24 minutes.

Brooklyn N. Y 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

Young Proved Easy as Chicago Tops Boston in Baseball

Chicago defeated Boston 6 to 1 after Owen held the visitors to four singles. Davis, Isbell, LaChance and Dundon sparked the defense with sharp fielding. Attendance reached 10,650 as Chicago batted around in the late innings, while Owen and Young matched strong pitching.

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 outplayed the locals in both ends. Attendance 3,091. First game featured Rao, Warrell, Thomas, Shannon, and Barclay among others with St Louis posting four earned runs to Philadelphia one. Second game totals show off Philadelphia errors and Silenced pitching by ONeal and Duggleby with St Louis again winning.

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 Dooms Detroit in Ninth for Philadelphia

Detroit and Philadelphia played a tight game with Detroit tying in the ninth on Hickman’s three-base hit. Philadelphia then exploded in the extra innings with a clutch sequence of three hard hits aided by misplays, edging Detroit 3 to 2. Attendance was about 2,000.

Detroit Mich Hickman Philadelphias

Boston Wins Ninth In Extra Inning on Abbatichio Hit

Boston defeated Chicago in the tenth inning as Abbaticchio doubled and an outfield fly drove in the run, after Boston solved Willis late in the game. The second game was rain shortened with Chicago 2, Boston 0 at the end of the first inning. 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 News

Scores from American Association Southern and Eastern leagues with multiple games across cities including Columbus Indianapolis Louisville Toledo Little Rock New Orleans Nashville Memphis Shreveport Montgomery Baltimore Jersey City Providence Rochester Buffalo Jacksonville Savannah Columbia Charleston Macon Augusta Dumbarton Rockville and a chess match proposal between Marshall and Janowski plus rifle match results and a column on recreation and sports culture.

Southern League Little Rock Atlanta Nev Orleans New Orleans Nashville Memphis Birmingham Shreveport Montgomery Baltimore Jersey City Providence Rochester Buffalo

Molly Brantin Prevails in Merchants and Citizens Handicap

At Saratoga on Aug 16 Molly Brant won the Merchants and Citizens Handicap by a neck over Broomstick in a stretch duel as Canajoharie led early then finished ahead of Court Maid. Duryea stable took the third race with Princess Rupert and Artful finishing first and second. Other winners included Jack Lory in the fifth and Bobadil dominating the sixth, with a busy program and tomorrow’s entries listing several horses and odds.

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 Shake Heavy Favorites

At St Louis August 1 the Cook won the Fair Grounds feature by two lengths, with Fruit two lengths ahead of Miss Powell and the favorite Argosy disappointing in fourth. Poles Bergeres also shocked by finishing well back. Track fast. Races include four furlongs won by Anna belle Lee at 46 to 1, seven furlongs won by Bab, one mile and seventy yards by Varra, six furlongs handicap won by The Cook, and six furlongs won by J. W. ONeil with Santa Ventura among those listed.

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 Detroit Mich Highland Park Jockey Club Starfell Saratoga Graydon Zarkee Maggie Mackey Albula Christine A Blue Grouse Dictator Frances Dillon Hach Eau Claire Marlin Ben Fonsa Zarkoe Scarfell War Whoop Dutch Barbara Mum Jade Benmora Bath Beach

Runners listed with weights in two racing events

In the fifth race over six furlongs the entries include Byron Hose 88, Harmaki Booster 90, Just So 8, and Quaker Girl 96 among others. The sixth race over one mile lists Mal Lowery 92, Lady Charles 95, Velos 8, and Velos 100 for several names such as Trepsetter 101 and Caterpillar 102.

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

RESULTS AT HAWTHORNE TRACK MEET SHIFTS IN FARES

White Plume defeats Don Domo by a short head in the second race at Hawthorne as three months rest shows in the field. Aliee Commoner, Dod Anderson win the first and Frivol sisters race results list. Detroit and Saugus trotting contests highlight the card.

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 Events at Brighton Beach

On August 16 at Brighton Beach the grand circuit meet featured the 2:20 trot and the 2:08 pace as main events amid cloudy skies and large crowds. Stanley Dillon won the 22N trot in straight heats while John M. claimed the 2:08 pace after Pan Michael led early. Gallagher took the second heat but fatigue altered outcomes across the event lineup.

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

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