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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1910
Page
18
The piece discusses umpire decisions shaping Washington and Detroit games, how wealthier clubs buy talent to squeeze weaker ones, and recent Detroit acquisitions including third basemen and first basemen. It cites the Krueger foul ball incident, Tim Hurst's remembered calls, and notes on Washington’s system for improving batting through head-targeted hits.
Harold Bosworth, the national champion from Norwich, Conn, lost to Harold Clark of Springfield, Mass, in the rogue tournament. This was Bosworths first defeat, leaving him tied with C. G. Williams of Washington at eight wins and one loss.
In a faulty Naps effort, Cleveland overwhelms Washington as Dixie Walker loses two shutouts with a late misplay. McGuire’s men take a 6 to 1 decision on shaky defense and errant fielding, while Easterly and Niles highlight a troubled Nationals display. Walker and Fanwell shoulder the mound work for Cleveland, with Milan and Killifer among the brighter Naps at the plate but hampered by poor support.
Cleveland struggles with fielding and pitching as Walker dominates, Donohue limits inury risk with Easterly's hitting boost. Lajoie, Milan and Gessler spark Cleveland while Krueger, Birmingham and Unglaub produce. McGuire plans reinforcements. Young expected to join for Saturday game.
Davenport Iowa August 18 Fatcher Faber of the Dubuque team in the Three I baseball league did not allow a hit nor let a Davenport player reach first base in nine innings. This feat has been accomplished few times, notably by Cy Young, Addis dosa, and Ward.
Connla Mack's Athletics edged the Chicago White Sox 2 to 1 in Philadelphia after two White Sox players were benched in the ninth. Davis doubled and Murphy tripled to tie, then Livingston delivered a decisive single in the tenth as Philadelphia, pennant winners, overcome a late Chicago rally in a pitchers' duel.
Detroit toppled Boston 6 to 1 as two Boston errors in the fifth inning sparked five Detroit hits. Arellanes was released to Sacramento after the game. Final totals show Detroit winning in a 1 hour 44 minute game with key hits from McIntyre Cobb and Crawford and solid defense behind starter Willett.
Baseball results from multiple leagues with scattered dates and locales. Highlights include Pittsburgh defeating Cincinnati 10 to 2, home runs by Byrne and Clarke, Gaspar pitching two innings, and Camnitz steady. Also notes on other city games and standings in surrounding leagues.
The third company led yesterday and strengthened its lead after afternoon rain at the Naval Academy annual class fled and track meet. J. H. Brown, former Mercersburg Academy student, won hammer throw, hotpit, and high jump, setting close records in all. Gaithersburg hosts a big Montgomery County attraction on August 24 featuring the Nebraska Toldiene Crete Pate with the Gaithersburg Athletic Club.
Yesterday's scores and today's matchups across American Association Southern Connecticut and New England leagues show numerous results. Highlights include Waterbury 9 Hartford 4 and Holyoke 6 Bridgeport 1 with other games across Columbus Louisville and Cincinnati in varying conditions.
Donohue, the Cleveland catcher, just bought from the Athletics, faces a tough spot over World Series money. If Cleveland wins the pennant he could miss sharing in the series funds due to an earlier trade and conditional sale, while fans hope he proves fit to return to claim a share. Golf results note Legg and Gaines advancing to the semifinals in the Trans Miss golf tournament.
The amateur basketball commission ruled three Aloysius claims of ineligibility unfounded but found Lynch ineligible for having played for Agriculture and Manhattan teams before joining Aloysius. No decision yet in the Independence League case. public release planned for tomorrow night.
The Central League expects about 25000 to 28000 from selling players to higher leagues this year. South Bend has already earned 4000 from McCarthy and Outfielder Carey, with more gains from Wells and other players. Dayton, Terre Haute, Evansville, Fort Wayne, and Washington also report notable sales or drafts affecting their rosters and revenues.
American boats Harpoon Cima Beaver lead the finish ahead of Spain’s Chonta in a windward balloon venting innovation. Harpoon set the pace as the 2 1 2 mile course beat upwind then ran back to the line. Time: Harpoon 2 25 32 Cima 2 26 89 Beaver 2 27 08 Chonta 2 28 09.
In the second round Meadowbrook defeated Bryn Mawr 12 to 3 1 2 at Point Judith cups with six periods played. A special match saw Wanderers beat Meat Point Judith 1 % to 9 1 2 as lacrosse honors continued. New Westminster lacrosse players, after winning the Minto cup, seek the Mann gold cup in Canada. Detroit acquires John Witt, third baseman from Saginaw, to strengthen the Americans.
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