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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1907
Page
27
Cantillon’s squad pulled off a surprising win as Charley Smith spun a superb four hitter. Clymer drove in both Washington runs with two timely singles. Every Cantillon regular contributed with safe hits while the defense held off threats.
Washington toppled Chicago 25 to 0 as Charley Stir and Clymer dominated from the mound. Cantillon and Comiskey watched their staff struggle while Patterson and White were shelled. the Nationals seized their first win of the trip and hinted at a stronger finish for the season.
Detroit and New York battled into the 10th inning before Killian faltered and New York pulled away with two decisive runs. The home team committed many errors as Detroit had planned to play a Sunday game next, the first here in five years.
Cleveland overwhelmed Philadelphia 6 to 0, driving Plank from the box. Flick and Hartsel led the attack while Nicholls and Birmingham starred in sensational defensive plays. Cleveland completed four double plays as Turner and Stoval contributed to the shutout with strong fielding.
Special to The Washington Post reports the Washington club of the American League secured shortstop George McBride from Kansas City. The deal, made after a conference with Joe Cantillon, fills a key infield spot and pairs McBride with Jerry Breagan at first and other infielders. McBride, though young, has major league experience and a notable defensive record, with improved batting this season.
The Nationals ended a week without victory by defeating the world champion White Sox without allowing a run. Charley Smith struggled, while George McBride proved infield value, and Jerry Fresman and Cantillon helped form a hopeful Nationals lineup for the 1898 season.
In a tense twelve inning game, Schulte delivers a dramatic home run to settle the contest. Mathewson draws a crucial walk, Sheckard scores the tying run, and Browne’s strong throw to Plata preserves the lead as the winning run crosses.
Yesterday in New York the National League slate featured Philadelphia defeating St Louis 5 to 0 as Brooklyn beat Cincinnati 4 to 2 and Chicago tied New York 5 to 5 while Pittsburgh topped Boston. Schulte delivered a clutch double in the ninth to turn a 2 run deficit into a comeback with Sheckard scoring on a fateful safe call by umpire Rigler. The star Berghorn and Chance delivered strong defense, with Sirel and Browne among notable fielding feats as the home crowd roared at the dramatic finish.
Phillies break St Louis winning run by taking two games on August 11. Philadelphia hitters pounded the St Louis pitching in both contests. The second game ended after seven innings by agreement.
Brooklyn Dodgers shut out Cincinnati in both games at Brooklyn on August 17. Team bats featured strong performances from Becker, Carpenter, and Sint as starting pitchers limited the visitors to few hits. The doubleheader victory continues Brooklyn’s early-season momentum despite imperfect fielding.
Boston outhit Pittsburg and left men on base but could not convert. Pittsburg’s timely hitting and Boston fielding miscues produced a 3 to 1 win. Umpires ODay and Tone called the game after 1 hour 47 minutes. Other briefs note Bell of the Butts leads a strong batting stretch and a South Atlantic League update from Agra and Gumtetre.
At Saratoga on Aug 17 the Saratoga Racing Association drew a near record crowd as Ballot carrying 116 pounds won the Great Rababi Stakes at a mile and a quarter in 2 11 9 6, with Parmonok placing seven lengths behind. Peter Pan’s stablemate Ballot led from barrier release and won decisively.
News from Saratoga reports the death of Robert A Pinkerton prompting grief across the racing world from the Jockey Club to stable staff. Charles Edwards faced questions over Great Republic Stakes performance while Balloo's victory swelled Keene earnings this year beyond 14000.
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