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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1910
Page
4
The piece discusses umpire decisions provoking Washington protests, Detroit’s aggressive player acquisitions including third basemen and first basemen, and a suggested Washington batting system using pitched heads to boost offense, with anecdotes about past games and notable players like Cobb and Elberfeld.
In Norwich Conn Aug 18 Harold Bosworth national champion lost to Harold Clark of Springfield Mass marking his first defeat in the national rogue tournament. Bosworth now tied with C G Williams of Washington with eight games won and one lost.
In a rough Nationals vs Naps game, Cleveland tops Washington 6 to 1 as Etberfeld and Easterly mishaps mar the field. Walker held Cleveland to two shutouts earlier, then failed late, while Donohue and the Naps struggled to muster offense and base running all game.
Cleveland and the Naps clashed in a tense game as Walker secured his third straight victory over Cleveland in ten days. Easterly batted .500 and Milan made five put outs in center while Donohue and Krueger vied for late innings pitching. Cy Young may join the Naps for a Saturday start, while Cleveland prepares reinforcements including Adams and Knaup.
Davenport reports Fatcher Faber of the Dubuque team in the Three I baseball league did not allow a hit or let a Davenport player reach base in nine innings. The feat, rare in history, has been achieved by Cy Young, Bouton, Addis dosa, Galvin, Lee Richmond, and Ward in past seasons, marking a notable pitching performance.
Connla Mack's Athletics rallied from two down in the ninth to beat Chicago 2 to 1 in ten innings at Philadelphia. Davis sparked the comeback with a double and Murphy followed with a clutch triple, Livingston then delivered a game winning single. It was a pitchers duel until White faltered late, Davis and Murphy driving the late runs after Coombs and White had held steady for much of the game.
Detroit built a four run edge after two Boston miscues in the fifth, then six hits sealed a 6 to 1 win for Detroit today. Arellanes was released to Sacramento after the game. Massive batting of McIntyre Cobb and Homers? Noted.
In Richmond and Lynchburg area games the Richmond-Horfelk circuit saw Danville lose 3 to 5 while Roanoke and Tristate teams posted results. Pittsburg defeated Cincinnati 10 to 2 with Gaspar lasting two innings and Byrne and F Clarke homering for Pittsburg.
The third company led the annual class field and track meet at the Naval Academy before rain halted events. It expanded its lead to finish strongest with 48 points, while the second and fourth tied for second with 25 points and the first company totaled 18. J. H. Brown, formerly of Mercersburg Academy, was top athlete, winning the hammer throw hotpit and high jump and clocking a close record in all. Gaithersburg hosts an event on August 24 when the Nebraska Toldiene Crete Pate faces the Gaithersburg Athletic Club.
Yesterday’s results list multiple games across leagues. Entries note Brooklyn, Chicago, Boston, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, New York, Philadelphia, and St. Louis matchups with scattered scores and weather notes. Regional leagues show Springfield, Waterbury, Hartford, New Haven, Bridgeport, Holyoke, New Britain, and Bridgeport results with varying scores.
Donohue catcher recently acquired by Cleveland from the Athletics faces a risky path to World Series money. He was sold on a conditional deal to avoid sharing in future club earnings and could be returned if not fit to catch. Fans hope he stays healthy to earn potential postseason pay. Golfers Reach Semifinal Round. Denver, Cold, Aug. 18 The third round of match play at 36 holes in the Trans Miss golf tournament leaves four players to the semifinals tomorrow. HB. G. Legg to meet H. Gaines. Lawrence Bromfield to play W. M. Sheehan. Suits to Order, 910.00. Made from remnant, formerly $5 to $9 values, Bingers.
The amateur basketball commission board absolves Aloysius of charges of ineligibility and failing to finish the season. It finds Moran Byrd and Nerriss released in time and eligible, pins no fault on Cornell for schedule delays, and rules Lynch ineligible for playing with Aloysius after prior league play. The decision shifts to the Independence League dispute with public release due tomorrow.
The Central League reports nearly $25,000 earned this season from selling players to major leagues. South Bend leads, with $64,000 from Pittsburg for Shortstop McCarthy and Outfielder Carey, plus expected $4,500 from Wells and others. Dayton, Terre Haute, Evansville, Fort Wayne, and Washington also note notable transfers and draft prospects.
Marblehead Mass Aug 18 America defeats Spain in the mer yacht races off the port leading all rivals Harpoon dominates Cima Beaver and Chonta Spanish yacht shows innovation with windward venting Chonta briefly leads before American finish times Harpoon 2 25 32 Cima 2 26 89 Beaver 2 27 08 Chonta 2 28 09 Papoose 2 45 24 Mosquito II 2 46 10 Remington defeats Culpeper 12 to 1 at Culpeper Virginia Strother hits a home run in a 12 1 Remington victory
Meadowbrook defeated Bryn Mawr 12 to 3 2 in the secod round at Point Judith cups polo with six periods played. A special match saw Wanderers beat Meat Point Judith 1% to 9 1 2. The Lacrosse scene notes New Westminster after winning the Minto cup eye the Mann gold cup.
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