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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1915
Page
13
Agriculture in Section B and Marines in Section A remain undefeated in the post season. Both teams each secured their third victory yesterday. Agriculture practically clinched the title in Section B by beating Keller, while the Marines gained a decisive edge by defeating their rival the Machinists in Section A.
Agriculture defeated Keller 1 to 0 as Pee Agriculture catcher Frank Pee stole home in the seventh after a sequence starting with an error. Nops held Keller in check with seven strikeouts, while Ed Flaherty pitched well for Agriculture, despite several defensive miscues aiding the run.
Immanuel 4 Rosedale 3 as Cessford held Rosedale to scattered safeties. Bauer scored the winning run in the seventh on a single and Coleman's hit. Moran and Roche contributed for Rosedale but Immanuel earned the victory with timely hits and strong pitching in a close Canadian-style league contest.
Buffalo New York August 18 Fre Beebe of the Buffalo Internationals pitched a no hit run game today against Montréal Beebe was once a member of the Chicago Nationals Twenty seven men batted in the game only one reached second Five reached first three on balls two on errors North Carolina League Mariette five Durham one Greenavers eight Avheville seven Raleigh two Winston Salem zero
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Over 6000 fans saw the Marines topple the Machinists 8 to 5 at Terminal League grounds. Marines surged to a two run lead in the second, trailed, then pulled away with a four run fifth inning offense led by Lefty Kenert’s wild fifth. Gleott pitched steadily for the Marines and timely hitting by Perry and excellent fielding by Fitzgerald highlighted the win. The game was called in the sixth due to darkness.
In Chicago today 686 shooters contesting the Interstate Association handicap met in preliminary events. H Morse of Chicago led at 11 yards with 95 hits of 100. A three way tie followed at 94 by Mackie of Lawrence Kansas Ed Schendel of Milwaukee and A Gunning of Longmont Colorado. Several others broke 89 or better and a paid experts event saw many scores in the 80s.
Cleveland’s Walter Johnson loses a tense duel to Al Collamore as umpire calls and mishaps tilt the game. Johnson labors through a 2 to 0 defeat despite 12 strikeouts, with Shanks and O’Neill misplays and late Nationals rallies failing to rally.
Detroit announces the purchase of pitcher Bill James from the St Louis Browns for about 15000 in cash and a exchange of outfielder William Jacobson for James. The move comes after negotiations led by Frank J Navin president of the Detroit American League club.
Chicago White Sox stopped Boston Red Sox 3 to 3 in Chicago. Russell pitched well with men on base as Murphy drove in key runs including a double and a triple. Boston held a hit edge but Chicago capitalized on scoring opportunities and fielding errors.
New York Aug 18 Cincinnati Hat Ted Parritt and Ritter starred as the Reds defeated the Giants 7 to 4. Dale pitched well in key moments, fending off Giants threats after runners reached third and second. Totals show Cincinnati seven runs on 14 hits with New York tallying four on 12.
Buffalo and Kansas City split a twin bill in Buffalo on August 18, each game ending 3 to 2. Main pitched a no-hitter in the opener before being knocked out in the first contest, as Buffalo bats rallied late. Batteries Main Packard Easterly Anderson Blair in the first game. Hounley Brown Bedlemt in the second.
Pittsburgh Pa August 18 chaotic contest with heavy hitting ends in a 42 to 6 victory over Brooklyn. Players Walker Marion Laid Rogge OConnor notable amid the rough play.
New York Aug 19 189? Fred Snodgrass an outfielder with the New York Nationals since 1908 was given his unconditional release by that club today. Snodgrass joined the Giants as a catcher but later became an outfielder.
A record crowd at Braves Park in Boston fills the stands for the opening of the season. The Beacons defeated St Louis 8 to 7 in a high scoring game with notable ceremonies led by President Tener and many club owners. Attendance was estimated between 46,000 and 147,000, with 32,000 paid admissions and thousands turned away.
Official signings confirm John H. Ganzel has joined President BR B H Ward to manage the Brooklyn Federal League club. He will take charge in Baltimore next Monday.
Detroit defeats Philadelphia as Sheehan allows wild pitches and speeds to spark rally. Crawford scores on a wild pitch after Bush steals home, with timely Detroit hitting in the sixth and seventh. Rovers and errors noted. final score 4 to 1.
Vaughn held the Dodgers in check as Chicago bats produced four runs. Smith and Appleton sparked the offense while Brooklyn stranded 13 runners. Dell pitched two scoreless innings for Brooklyn before Chicago added insurance.
Special from The Washington Post. Manager Griffith purchases Carl Sawyer second baseman from Des Moines Western League. Rumors say Isbell influenced the deal. Nationals add third player in a week to strengthen for pennant push.
Pittsburgh hit the ball hard and defeated Philadelphia 8 to 4 on August 18 in Philadelphia. Wagner led with a home run a double and a single. Mayer left the mound in the second. Baumgartner pitched well until the ninth. Errors by Pittsburgh mattered little due to strong hitting by the Pirates.
Baltimore defeated Chicago 8 to 0 in a shutout. Leclair starred in late pinches while Baltimore hitters lined up against Black Hendrix and Fischer. Batteries were Black Hendrix and Fischer with Leclair and Owens contributing in the field.
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Chicago August 18 Tom McNamara of Boston led the Western Open at Glenak Club with 158 for 36 holes. McNamara shot 76 in the morning then 42 and 36 in the afternoon. George Sargent of Chevy Chase and Gilbert Nichols of Wilmington tied for third with 156. James Barnes and Walter Hagen each posted 157. The field faced a brisk north wind and fast greens. Sargent’s 367 yard drive on the first hole and a near repeat in the afternoon highlighted the day.
A triple tie for first in the Holy Name League formed after Trinity beat St Peter 14 to 3. Winners include St Dominics, St Aloysius, and Trinity, with a title series set between St Dominic's and St Aloysius and the next game tomorrow.
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