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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1904

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40

Capital City League Proceeding Amid Postponements

In the Capital City League action, St Stephen's Institute faces Library of Congress and Carroll Institute competes with Woodward and Lathrop. Turner Athletic Club meets Gonzaga while games at Fourteenth and Datreete Northeast are postponed.

St. Stephen's Institute Turner Athletic Club Carroll Institute Gonzaga Woodward & Lathrop Library of Congress White Lot St Stephen's Institute Library of Compress Woodward & Lothrop

Turner Athletic Club Forfeits Win Over Woodward & Lothrop

Turner Athletic Club was awarded the game after Woodward and Lothrop failed to show for the championship contest at Fourteenth and D northeast. Only two players, Barnes and Force, appeared, leading umpire Hendi Boe to declare the Combiners victors by forfeit and pull level with league leaders.

Woodward & Lothrop Fspeets Wits Turner Acoletic Club Hendiboe Turner Barnes Force

Sunday School League Standings and Schedule

The standings list St Stephen's 16 15 and Mt Fl Meth 14 1, Gurley 19 Mt Vernon 6, Sixth i St Alpan's 4, with teams such as Foundry, Wesley, Gunton Wilson and others. Today's games include Gurley vs Wilson, Fourth vs St Stephen's, Sixth vs Gunton, and the Fourth Street venue at Lydecker avenue and Van Nesa mansion.

Thams W. L. Pet St. Stephen's Foundry Mt. Fl. Meth Gunton - Wilsan Mt. Pl Wesley Gurtey Mt. Vernon Bixth St Alpan’s Gurley

Gonzaga Beats Unions by One Run in Local League Clash

The Gonzaga club narrowly defeated the Unions 11 to 10 at North Capitol and M streets, in a hard fought Capital City league game. Cantwell, pushed in to bolster the Unions, faced strong support for Gonzaga as Smith and Lyman handled catching duties well. Errors favored Gonzaga, while Quinn and Cantwell showed sharp fielding as the game swung with several tense plays.

Gonzaga Club Ague North Capitol M Streets Cantwell Gonzagas Smith Lyman Spillane Adams Maris Uj Brow Lawlor Oconners Cantwen Olfymen Gonzaga Unions Brown Rider Hy Cantwell Hitler Lasette Tanwelt Shriver Titt Lawler Davis plass—Quinn Smith River Mr. Ferton Farrel

Kismet Routs Bureau in Sixteen-Run Baseball Victory

Kismet mounds Burlingame allowed one base on balls while the Bureaus faltered with four errors as Kismet piled up twenty one bases. William Williams and Riston led with extra base hits, three base shot Much driving a three bagger. Umpire Newman called the game after a long, ragged contest before a large Second and Agteaiy northwest crowd. Next Kismet faces Law Reporter at Fourteenth and A Streets northeast at 3 o clock.

Kismet Kismets Bureau Burlingame Bans Wahler Fast Thak Willams Powers Venable Babson Npire Newman Tull Dark Law Dureau Venable c Himmn Much Mullin Hardesty Rio Wrukoop Walker Homa Rucs Fowers Willams and Riston Mr. Newman

Amateur Baseball Roundup on Georgetown Grounds

Amateur games across Washington report several scores. Tigers beat Northeast Juniors on their field 7 to 4, Tip Tops 13 to 6 over Lafettas at Monument grounds, Dumbartons vs Olymp ic s at Georgetown field 5 pm, Little Rocks 9 to 2 over Tre Monts at River View, Littl Rocks' season record 16-1-1, Western Buds 6 to 2 over Hampions, lineups listed for several matchups and requests for games and challenges sent to Mouse Regan and James Hayes.

Tigers Northeast Latters Tip Tops Lafettas Monument Grounds Dumbartons Georgetown Field Allrich Athletic Club Mouse Regan H Street Washington Boys’ Club Barclay Stars Baltimore Georgetown Little Rocks Tremonts River View Littl Rocks Western Buds Hampions Charles O'Brien Murphy J. McDonough Babbington Weide C. Fridley Kennedy Miller H. Fridley James Hayes

Mount Pleasant Falls Short in Close Rally Against St Stephen's

In a tight game Mount Pleasant Congregational trailed 7 5 after five innings, then a sixth inning surge by St Stephen's produced four safeties and three runs. Eyed by a late rally, Mount Pleasant failed to overcome the visitors as Letty Harring lofted a decisive high fly to end the frame. Both pitchers excelled though Mount Pleasant’s Maynard sustained an eye injury. Sheckles and McKnight pitched for their teams. A separate note: Wesley team failed to appear at Van Ness Park, and Fougydry was awarded the win.

Mount Pleasant St. Stephen’s Mount Pleasant Congregational St. Stephen's Hayden Russell Congregationals Young Hunt Letty Harring Loft Garden Miller St.Stephen's Rhoae Mt Pleasant Harnest Tindall Draeger Harring Pomeroy Langford MedKnight Olrmey Astley Peck Dany H.young Sheckies Oy Piteher Sheckles McKnight Wesley van Ness Park Fouygdry Boys Shipley

Disputed Junior Sunday League game ends 10 to 10

In a ten inning clash on the Monument Grounds Bethany defeats Sixth 10 to 10. A separate Ellipse match between Foundry and Kendall ended with Foundry claiming 14 to 13 but Kendall saying 13 to 12. the result awaits board decision and will not count toward averages.

Monument Grounds Bethany Foundry Kendall Kendalls Foundrys Board of Managers

Minor league games and postponed events summary

Eastern League games in Providence Montreal 8 8 Jersey City Toronto 7 6 Newark Buffalo 6 1 rain postponed Baltimore Baltimore Rochester Southern League Memphis Atlanta 9 2 New Orleans Montgomery 2 1 Little Rock Birmingham 6 Shreveport 5 Nashville Savannah 2 Columbia 0 Jacksonville Charleston 1 Augusta Macon 4 American Association St Paul 1 Mimmneapalia 8 Kansas City Milwaukee games grounds wet World's Fair Games postponed St Louis August 19 Olympic YMCA track meet rain will be held tomorrow if weather permits

Providence Montreal Jersey City Toronto Newark Buffalo Baltimore Southern League Memphis Atlanta New Orleans Montgomery Little Rock Birmingham Shreveport Nashville American Association St. Paul Kansas City-Milwaukee St. Louis

Lost Game to Tigers as Detroit Edges Washington 5–0

Detroit shutout Washington 5 to 0 as Cassidy made spectacular plays at short and Townsend pitched well. Barret, McIntyre, and Crawford contributed key moments for Detroit while Washington stranded runners, with Townsend allowing six hits and Donovan struggling on the mound.

Detroit Washington Senators Cassidy Hickman Hill Hil Lowe Reville Townsend Jack Townsend Dia Bill Donovan Jack Donovan Fly Barrett McIntyre Kittredge Scranton Bill Sam Crawford O'Neill Crawford Beville McCormick Clarke O'Leary Tiger Donovan Coughlin Tigers Mittredge

Tigers Upset Senators In Early Doubleheader

Tigers beat Senators in a tight opener as Donovan mixes speed with twirl. Groundwork by Coughlin and Drill earns praise while McCormick hobbles a hand injury. Umpire King announces batteries. two games set for today starting at 2 PM with Connolly and King refereeing.

Tigers Senators Donovan Shorty" Brown Navin Fea Jungles McCormick Erikie King Washington Senator Huelsman Bill Clarke Senator Stahl Coughlin Drill Lew Serdmian Bill Kittredge Kitt Tommy Connolly St. Louis Cincinnati

First Five Win in Sluggish Boston Defeat

Boston loses to St. Louis by 56 to 2% as the first five batters in St. Louis’ order pace long hits. Petty holds Boston to few runs despite errors, with 7,924 in attendance. Burkett and Selbach collect multiple hits while Dunnish notes and lineups list players like Heldrick, Wallace, Jones, and Padden contributing in a high-scoring game.

Boston Mass St. Louis Dineen Petty Rahoa E Rhoal Burkett Selbach Heldrick Parent Wallace O Stanl Hynes Collins Jones Criger Farrell A-T Tannehills

Wild Throw Delivers Cleveland Victory in Eleventh

In Philadelphia, Aug. in the eleventh inning Lajoie led off for Cleveland and scored the winning run after Monte Cross sent a throw to the right field bleachers. Attendance 30,007. Cleveland features two-base hits by Lush Seybold and Davis, Flick a three-base hit, and Waddell pitching for Philadelphia. Time of game seven hours and minutes.

Philadelphia Lajoie Cleveland Monte Cross Davis Rhoae Hartset Pickering L. Cros Bradley Seybold Arr Murphy Turner M. Crosé Oshreck C. Moore Waddell Davia Patted Ball Lush Sleybold Flick Sworifire Carr Doubie

Celebrated Return as New York Americans Defeat Chicago 6–3

The New York Americans beat Chicago 6 to 3 in their West return. Chesbro starred in excellent form and Conroy delivered a three-base hit for three RBIs in the third inning. Attendance 6,805. Chicago 00060000 6 14 New York 164a1000 0 x-4. First basing errors favored Chicago and the game lasted 1 hour 90 minutes.

New York Elwerfeldss Opultz Conray Bullivan Klelnow White OlCheabro Chicago Chesbro Cheabro Conroy Davis Wiillama Fults

Suits Sale Prices Listed in Fragments

Auction or sale listing shows suit quantities and unit prices with several lines. Indicates multiple price points from 12 to 15 dollars and varying quantities, but the fragmentary text omits full context or dates.

Parker Bridget & Co. Outfitters Heads to Footwear and Sports

National League standings teased with teams Pittsburg New York Philadelphia Cincinnati Boston Chicago Brooklyn St Louis and others. fashion retailer notice appears amid sports schedule chatter with partial team records and win totals.

Detroit Washington Cleveland Philadelphia New York Chicago St. Louis Boston W. L. Pet Philadelp Philadelphs Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittsburg Pittsburg Cinchanati L. Pet St. Louie

New York Off Day Loss as Pittsburg Tops Nine

Pittsburgh defeated New York 9 to 1 in a game marked by weak base running and poor batting with runners on. Ames outpitched Lynch as New York stranded men on base and Pittsburgh capitalized with timely hits and two doubles in the contest. Attendance was 8,694. Chicago Nationals defeated Amateurs 10 to 3 in Elmira, N J with solid hitting and pitching.

Pittsburg New York Ames Lynch Pitsburg Leach Bresnahan Beaumont Browne Ritchey McGann Lo Wagner Mertes Dransfeld Ol Danlen Cassidy Deaviin McCorm'k Gilbert Warner Mes Brannfield Dahlen Wagner Carlsch Devlin Carisch Mr. Johnstone

Baseball Notes Highlighting Player Moves and Injuries

Hanlon has secured key Memphis prospects for next season while Hill shone at third. Lusgey joins Harrisburg after leaving the Atlantas. Selee releases Carney from Spokane in the Pacific National League. Injuries plague Pirates as Diehl and Flaherty join a growing list. Cincinnati out of title race, Demontreville of the Atlantas collects four hits. Five thousand greet the Athletics returning home. Baseball fatalities rise this year with many pitched-ball injuries. New umpire ejects a Reds player. Browns face upheaval with multiple departures planned for next season. Toledo’s Strobel hails Wyatt Lee as future star. Providence rumors persist despite league rules.

Hill Cleveland Washington Charley Lusgey Atlantas Harrisburg Connie Mack Selee Carney Spokane Pirates Diehl Flaherty Cincinnati Redband Carey Rochester Phillies Senators Duffy Terry McGovern Ned Hanlon Brooklyn Dispatch Terry McGinnity New York McGraw Brush Giants Gene Demontreville Athletics West Reds St. Louis Dispatch Browns Burkett Heidrick Hemphill Moran Padden Kahoe Sievers Qix Connor Sugden Glade Budhoff Howell Petty Hynes Jones I ¥Ai- Jace Greason Strobel Wyatt Lee Toledo Toledo Blade Providence National League

Washington men win rogue tournament divisions noted in Norwich

In Norwich Connecticut on August 19 the national rogue tournament nears completion with division winners known. C Cox of Malden retains the national title in the first division, F S James of New London takes runner up, while in the second division J J Baker of Washington appears set to win first. E Davenport Jr of Northampton A W Drake of Springfield and Henry Bowsworth of New London contest second place. In the third, Henry Wahly of Washington is slated to win.

Northampton Mass A. W. Drake Springfield Henry Bosworth New London Henry Wahly Washington

Fort Hunter Dominates Huron Handicap at Saratoga

Fort Hunter wins the Huron Handicap by a length and a half over St Valentine at Saratoga August 19. Memories and Gold Money upset Mineola in the first. Lady Potentate, Teacress, Dreamer, and Liberia also win or place in the day’s six races with several favorites falling short.

Gold Money Menevia Lady Potentate Teacress Dreamer Liberia Saratoga Fort Hunter St. Valentine Spring Pulsus Mineola Memories Brooklynite Homestead Danseuse Cigar Lighter Derry Lyne Philips Shaw Travers Puller Brooklyn Mistiss Cotillion Peggy Katie Caffrey Odom Phillips Adriatica Auromaster Cormack McCafferty Glorifer St. Bellane Amberjack Waterside Dorothy Gray Broadcloth O'Neil Phantom Fuller Str Shep Hildebrand Time Princesa Athelane Persistence IT Bouvier Out of Head Charter Medley Pong Ping Privateer Pevce Elliott Sidney G. Love Sovereign Courtmad Honolulu Castallan Crown Prince New York Divination Canafoharie Atwood Armenia Dimple Hernard Rosehen Adjidaume Dromedary Caller Jude Siglight Veto Jack Lory Sparkling Star Merry Lark Dandelon Aeronaut Austin Allen Leehingar Oliver Cromwell Pioneer Lindz Lee Aceful Claude Toboggan Merry England Stalwart Grey Friar Palmbearer Illyria

Juba Wins at 30 to 1 Shock at St Louis Race Track

At the St Louis Fair Grounds, sloppy track downsized fields and Juba, ridden by L Wilson, surprised by winning the sixth race at odds of 30 to 1 amid a card featuring Picture Hat and Bob as favorites. The event included multiple races with notable finishes and long-shot successes impacting the audience and bookmakers.

St. Louis Fair Grounds Picture Hat Bob Juba Kitty M Anderson St. Agnea II Austin Oudenarde Howell Bride Ponca J. Booker the Missourian Dugan Gremio Escohoca Pilter Lady Sellers Monogram Lao Algonquin Geder Sol Smith Extol Dickson Miaanthrope Pyrrho Ouéon Worthington Marchionesa Mindora Happy Chappy Willowdene W. Watson Yada L. Wilson Argony D. Austin Erla Les Edith May J. B. Sheridan L. Watson Jerry Hunt Mariselle J. Conway Little Corker Albany Girl Sting Howling Dervish Amberita H. Anderson Flyer Lindsey Timd Feronta Lady Charles Branch II Conundrum Glennevin Light Opera Shortcake Alom R the Hebrew Jowhsmrmer Gelott Faquita Lyrist Daddy Bender Trinity Bell Bright Flower Ballantyne Compass Lerry i Vait Lookaway Triple Silver Lady Fonse Dolinda Baffled Lovable Senetissima Wall Velasquez Mamusile John Doyle Hocco Atlas Mordella Lansdown Tally H Doctor Scharf Bensonhurst King’s Charm Metlakatle Swift Wing Sigmurd Pat Pierce J W. J. Lemp Brewing Company Dotage John Nandolph Violin Arlena Tom Shelly Lucky Charms Braden Laura Hunter Sank Ventura Lady Felix J. W. O'Neil Marmakis Misanthrope Freestar

Thoroughbred Race Entries Include Priors and Odds

The list shows multiple horse names with numbers such as Albany 61 95 and Pyrrho 101, plus owners or sires Athena and Brooklyn and Mission 93 each. Seventh race covers one and three sixteenths miles selling with horses like Gon Goo 98 Browdier and Mainspring 100 and Pathos 101.

Ena Little Corker Albany Athelrose Lillian Pyrrho Carley

Stroller Wins at Hawthorne in Mud Slick Race Card

Chicago August 19 Hawthorne track was a sea of mud. Stroller 10 to 1 won the third race, cashing for bookmakers as the outsider amid a rough day. First race winner Ayr 109 to 1 Bernice 14 to 1 second Phil 16 to 1 third. Second race Ward 14 to 10 and King Along runner up. Third race featured Stroller leading Ahola Monestic II and others. Results detail multiple races with Long lists of horses, times, and payouts.

Scranton Bill Clarke Coughlan Townsend Crawford O’neill Hickman Lowe Hill Kittredge Cassidy Detroit Fleet McCormick Clare King Beville O'Leary Senators Donovan Deproit. AD. R. Bh.po. A. EB Barrett McIntyre Coughlin Crewford Tee W. Donoven Washington O Neill Hin Huelsman P. Donovan A Clarke I Kittredge Errora Cambridge Mass Will Stinson Louis Mettling Charles River Park Stinson Mettling Mettling Stil Stroller Chicago Hawthorne Gummaries Ayr Lawrence Bernice Knap Phil Harris Charlie Miller Tellfare Woodlyn Artifice Armorer Mannan Ateeplachnse Waird Pemberton King Along Johneon Nitrate Grant

Rainy day upsets favorites at Detroit Highland Park races

In steady rain at Highland Park Detroit on August 19 favorites faltered in most races. Light Brigade failed to win the feature six and a half furlongs, finishing third behind Dutch Barbary and Columbia Girl while Dutch Barbara led a profitable upset for backers. The day’s results list six races with various winners and times, reflecting the damp conditions and surprising outcomes.

Detroit Highland Park Light Brigade Dutch Barbary Columbia Girl Mary Worth Nugget Lady Charlot Groagraine Mooron Annie Chapman Dutch Barbara Might Brigade Plortzel Edward Hale Bank Street Bazil Arad May Cincinnati Rcquirer RACHE Rachel Ward Malakoff Sheboygan

Dashes at Brighton Crowned by Lookout Hal in Dash Race

On the Brighton Beach track closing day, Lookout Hal won the 2:2 pace after Gordon Prince faltered. Masetto fell back in the 2:09 trot. York Bay edged past in a late drive. Cheery Lass took the 2:16 pace, and King Direct won the 2:09 pace dash. Direct View and John Taylor raced to a close 2:11 trot victory. Track summaries note fast times amid heavy favorites, with several upsets and close finishes.

New York Brighton Beach Gordon Prince Loakout Hal Lookout Hal Masetto Maxine Judge Green York Boy Close J Curry York Bay Marion Wilkes Cheery Lass Belle Star King Direct Ben F Dandy C Clive Wood John Taylor Direct View John Joan Taylor Dispute Dolly Joe S Wilson Br. B Deeryder Idebn Me Geers Queen Wilkes B. m Spear York Boy B. G Wilkes Fox McGregor McCoy Marton Wilkes Br. m McDonald Prince Greenlander Eling Direct Mambrino King Welcome Bunker Esryder Olive Wood Br. G Philips Bob Walker Birdina Dendy Bobby McGregor Andrews Hudson Snow Alcidine

Howell Brother Drives In Gratiot Turn After Woodward

Old Saugus results report horse racing on August 19 with Day Brook winning the 2:14 pace at 2734. American Hoy and other contenders claim multiple heats while noting lame gaps. Olean meet closes with Dessie Schoble and Imperial Allerton among winners as weather and track conditions affect results.

Day Brook Saugus Mass Hoy Jame Little Miss Kaplan Ruth W Mr and Francis Bruck Mace Little Dick Lizzie McChord Fitzabeth S P. R. Flynn Bunker Hill Belle C Lillle Jack American Boy Bawton Boy Nicoll Krakauer C. L. Smirley Ira “Pe Spectr Olean Lake Erie Dessie Schoble Electric Storm Leo R Woline Harry J Almerion Imperial Allerton Janet J. Ascond Bourbon McGregor

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