Treasury Wins Over War Department in Early Innings Stand
The Treasury team defeated the War Department on merits to seize first place. Fulcher pitched consistently while the fielding supported by the defense, notably Lord at shortstop, delivered a faultless effort. Official scoring shows Treasury scoring seven runs to War Department’s two as the game unfolded with timely hits and solid defense.
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Capital City League Home Run Sparks Early Rally
In a Capital City League game the Aloysius Club pitcher Cantwell faltered after four first inning hits, including a four-bagger with a man on, as the National Athletic Club rallied to tie early. Official scoring lists National NBA Aloysius as the winners with key hits from Brown and Darrell, while Patrick’s and Columbia clubs chase standings.
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Baseball summary from Nationals game notes and plays
Aloysius and Natloosis clash as Nationals win 5 1. First base at balls Walker struck out Cantwell. Walker hit a home run Conway. Two base hits by Brown and Jenkins. Sacrifice hit Frice Cantwell Handibse Stelen bases Vanable Kerr. Double play Price Krabling Jenkins. Umpire Mr Hamy. Time of game 1 hour 12 minutes.
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Epiphany Chapel Defeats St Vincent In Interleague Tilt
Epiphany Chapel tops St Vincent 5 to 4 behind Hanvey in the box. Hanvey shut out opponents on nine hits as Epiphany wins at St Vincent in bureau grounds yesterday. Turner, Lawson, Mack and others contributed for St Vincent. errors and miscues aided Epiphany’s rally in a tightly contested game lasting about one hour and fifteen minutes.
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St Martin Defeats St Paul In Interleague Pitching Duel
St Martin's edged St Paul's as batters struck after the third inning while both pitchers yielded runs. Hilleary stood out on the mound as the key figure in a game dominated by timely hits and heavy offense from the St Martin lineup.
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Untitled Baseball Scoring Fragment From Late 19th Century
A fragmented box score records Cleveland 2 New York 1 with eighth inning batted in for McGuire, errors on first base, multiple stolen bases by Jackson Carr Keeler Bouroy, and Chesbro pitching. Umpires listed as Mexsi O’Loughtin and Connolly. Time noted as 1 hour 45 minutes.
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Washingtons Manager Jake Stahl suspended three days
Special to The Washington Post from Aug 17 reports manager Jake Stahl of the Washingtons drawing a three day suspension for a hot tempered attack on umpire Connolly in Washington on Monday. President Johnson acted while Cleveland’s Bradley avoided discipline. Stahl’s absence shifts Hickman to first and Nill to second. Tom Hughes will pitch Friday.
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Standing of the Clubs and Today’s Games
New York 3 and Chicago 4 lead a standings snapshot with Philadelphia 4 St Louis 1 Cincinnati 5 Boston 3 Pittsburgh 6 Brooklyn 4. Today’s schedule shows St Louis at Philadelphia Pittburg at Brooklyn Cincinnati at Boston Chicago at New York. Standings reflect wins and losses with a 50.583 metric noted.
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Hanlon's Men Defeated by Pittsburg in Brooklyn
Hanlon's men lose 1 to 4 on Pittsburg's home grounds after splitting the Western trip. Attendance 2,000. Singles, errors, and key hits listed for both teams. notable three-base hit by Clarke and strong pitching by Lynch and Scanion. Time of game 2 hours 16 minutes.
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First Base Error Smeared New York Win Over Chicago
Baseball score details show New York defeating Chicago 4 runs 1 error. Pitcher Wicker faced Mathewson six times with one strikeout. Umpire Mr D Day. Time of game about 1 hour 4 minutes.
Clothier Out of Game In Meadow Club Tennis Meet
Southampton August 17 W. A. Larned and Henry Holt reached the doubles final as W J Clothier of Philadelphia could not play due to a badly cut foot. Larned and Holt won the doubles semi while others contested invitation singles and doubles rounds at Meadow Club.
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Duggleby Holds St Louis in Philadelphia Win
In Philadelphia on August 17 the home team scored five second inning hits for three runs, enough to beat St Louis as Duggleby held the visitors to force the win. Attendance reached 2,908 with detailed line scores and fielding notes for both clubs.
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Mullin’s rough inning sinks Detroit as Philadelphia wins
Detroit, August 17. One costly inning by Mullin, who walked three and was hit hard, decided the game. Detroit had hits in only one frame while Schaefer McIntyre and L. Crosa starred in the field. Attendance about 2,500. Final score Philadelphia 9 Detroit 2 with Ez Cooley and others contributing.
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Minor League Games Across Several Leagues
Multiple minor league games across American Association Southern and New York leagues faced rain and darkness delays. Scores include Columbus-Louville 17 to 4 and Toronto 1, with several games postponed or called after eight innings due to weather.
Cruise of power boats heads toward Thousand Islands event
The American Power Boat Association fleet set sail from Hudson on an annual cruise. Boats listed include Cadue, Ida Bell, Amitta, Nawquist, Nymphes, Map, Graydon, Astec, Viper Jr, Nellie 3, Sabneto and West Wind. The cruise travels via the Erie Canal to Water View Oswego and ends near Thousand Islands Yacht Club with races on August 24 26 and 28 under the club auspices.
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Indian Harbor
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Brooklyn
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Preston B. Lee
Philadelphia
Seymour Oppenheimer
Rock
Ewing Out Pitched Young in Cincinnati Win
Boston Aug 17 Cincinnati defeated Boston 3 to 1 behind pitching by Young. Outfielders had little to do as Cincinnati produced timely hits and base running. Tenney and Balaban contributed, while aging notes and miscues highlighted the sloppy infield.
New York Giants Shut Out Chicago in April Return
In Chicago the New York club, led by Mathewson, dominated with pitching far too strong for the Westerners. The return from the West was celebrated as New York shut out Chicago, signaling a triumphant comeback.
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Washington Team Defeated at Poolesville
Special to The Washington Prost reports Poolesville defeated the Columbia Athletic Club of Washington at Poolesville after noon. Wilkinson and Talbott pitched for their teams while Luhn starred at bat. Also noted are scattered league items about contracts and releases in the Boston National League scene and a separate Newporte victory over the Vespers by 16 to unknown.
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Washington baseball crowds and umpires in heated debate
The piece examines root causes of umpire antagonism in Washington during baseball season. It notes critics label umpires as thieves and cowards while recognizing the umpire’s isolated half-year life and demanding impartial calls. Betting in stands fuels hostility and clubs plan plain clothes watchers to eject offenders.
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All Star Picks Highlight Major League Rivalries
Fans debate strongest league teams after Cincinnati meeting. Connie Mack hopes Athletics capture the American title and rekindle feuds with McGraws Giants as Washington fans cheer Frenchys home stand. Nationals endure rough schedule with a West coast trip and a heavy September home slate.
Iroquois Wins Canada Cup Defeating Temeraire
American yacht Iroquois won the Canada Cup race after two rounds, beating Canadian challenger Temeraire by four minutes. The wind held light to moderate, favoring Iroquois, with start times around 11:00 and finish around 1:19 to 1:24.
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Aquatic Sports Demand District Backing on Riverfront
In a call to support water recreation Washington needs government action to promote boating. The piece urges protection for yachts and launches, enforcement of rules, and two to three accessible boatfront reservations where enthusiasts can build and anchor safely. It cites examples from Atlantic cities and stresses equal treatment with other sports to spark wider participation.
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