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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1911
Page
7
Baltimore 6 Rochester 2 as Dan Moeller stars at bat for Rochester with three hits including a triple and two singles. Kahoe praises Moeller’s speed and fielding while Foster and Spencer also contribute. Umpire Hart’s call on a key rundown sparks debate and Baltimore launches a campaign for cleaner play, led by President Barrow.
The American League table shows Philadelphia leading with a .652 mark at 71 wins and 38 losses, followed by Cleveland and Detroit with uneven records. Yesterday's results list Washington over Philadelphia, St Louis over Chicago, Boston over Detroit, Philadelphia over Chicago, New York over Cleveland, and Chicago over New York with several decisive game outcomes.
National League table shows Chicago 63 38 624 and New York 64 41 65 42 with teams including Pittsburgh Brooklyn Philadelphia and St Louis. The text mixture indicates standings with wins losses and percentages, though format is garbled.
Special to The Washington Poet St Louis Aug 17 Walter Johnson dominates as Washington beats St Louis 6 0 in a pitchers duel The Browns commit errors while Johnson and Washington bats provide minimal offense Johnson allows only four Browns hits and Johnson fans seven as Milan Schaefer and Cunningham deliver the run support at Sports Park in St Louis Aug 17.
The Washington Nationals beat St Louis in a tense opening game with strong hits by Johnson and Cunningham. Gust, the new first baseman, impressed fields with barehanded plays while Walker saved a likely triple and Gust snagged a sharp grounder to retire McBride.
Frank Chance, manager of the Cubs, suspended infielder Zimmerman indefinitely after a poor showing in a game against Boston. The action echoes a recent incident when Zimmerman fell out with the manager over conduct during a trip, though he had previously done good work this season.
New York Aug. 17 Hans Wagner faces likely season long layoff after an X ray revealed a broken small bone in his ankle rather than a sprain. He uses crutches and doctors estimate at least three weeks before he can stand on the ankle again with no guarantee of return this year. McCarthy has taken Wagner's shortstop role but lacks his fielding prowess.
Detroit manager Hugh Jennings announced a major infield shift this week once Gainor returns. Surgeons say Gainor cannot play soon. Likely moves include Delahanty to second and Bauman to third. Moriarty will play only a few games this year.
In Davison Michigan on August 17 Lawrence Burton a local ballplayer died after being struck near the base of the skull by a throw from third baseman Branelt of Ottaville while attempting to score from third on an infield hit. Burton was a respected farmer aged four years.
Boston reports Lynn club of the New England League extended a high salary offer to Cy Young. The telegram guarantees the highest salary ever paid by the league though the amount isn’t public. Young would be a marquee draw on the New England circuit, likely covering expenses.
New York 그리고 Aug 17 Giants sweep both ends of a doubleheader against Cincinnati to move into second place in the National League as Pittsburgh falters in Brooklyn. First game features early Giants scoring bursts, Keefe hit hard, Ames strong pitching. second game sees Smith struggling early but Giants again pour on runs.
Boston, August 17. talp-enders outbatted league leaders Chicago in a high scoring game 12 to 4. Schulte hit his nineteenth homer, Donlin and Goode also went deep, Sweeney and Jackson featured at the plate. Pitcher Richter held Chicago to four runs, with McIntire and Purdue also yielding multiple hits as Boston built early lead and held on for the win.
St Louis coasted to a 7 0 victory over Philadelphia as Bresnahan missed the game due to illness. The contest featured a strong showing in all departments, with Huggins Oakes Konetchy and Steele delivering key hits as St Louis built an early lead and coasted to the win.
Russian Lion Hackenschmidt arrives from New York to commence training on the north shore of Lake Michigan ahead of his Labor Day title match with Frank Gotch. Emil Klank, Gotch’s representative, will observe Hackenschmidt’s condition on arrival to judge any improvements since last seen. Gotch plans to leave Humboldt Iowa August 26 to join the Chicago camp for final preparations.
Brooklyn nips Pittsburgh 9 to 7 after trailing by four in the sixth. Barger leads ninth inning rally, Coulson doubles driving in two, Zimperman single-rallies. Key hits from Byrne Clarke McCarthy and Erwin push Brooklyn to victory. final score 9-7.
The Athletics swept a doubleheader against the White Sox, 3-1 and 5-1, to move four games ahead in the American League pennant chase as Coombs and Bender pitched well and timely hits produced both wins. Chicago 1 3 1 Philadelphia 3 5 1.
Cleveland fell to New York 6 to 2 as Daniels Jackson and Pora led the visitors. Pitched evenly until late, with New York scoring in bursts and Cleveland left on base in key innings. Batted for Gregg in sixth, for Fisher in ninth, and for Kaler in the clinching inning.
In Boston Aug 17 Boston defeated Detroit 4 to 3 in the opener of a three game series. The decisive run came in the ninth as Hendrickson’s drive bypassed Jones scoring Pape. Sam Crawford absorbed a foul tip to the face and may miss days. The game lasted 7 hours 5 minutes with Mullin winning after a pitching duel.
Six members of the Houston Texans league team refuse to accompany the squad to Fort Worth and will not play until Manager Hunter Hill is reinstated. Hill received season‑long suspension after owner disputes and a 100 fine. catcher Sledd Allen was named to replace him.
Chicago today announced the purchase of Charley Smith, Newark Eastern League pitcher, for immediate delivery. The Cubs will exchange cash and possibly a player or two to Newark, and President Murphy also arranged a deal with Rockford for pitchers Slupnicka and Marshall to join next spring.
Eastern League results show Baltimore beat Rochester in Baltimore with a 2 and Boston, Providence, Toronto games. Jersey City split with Buffalo 4 2 and 2 1. Newark defeated Montreal 7 4 then Montreal won 10 1. South Atlantic League games list Albany 5 Columbia 4 Macon 4 Savannah 4 Jacksonville 8 4 and Columbus 5 Charleston 3.
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