All Ended In Second Inning Shutout Of Naps
Walter Johnson pitched a complete game as Washington routed Cleveland 10 to 5 in nine innings. Johnson helped his own cause with a bases loaded double in the third and struck out three while Demott Koestner and Falkenberg struggled for Cleveland. Conroy and Gensler led Washington, while McBride, Gessler and Unglaub contributed key hits.
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Athletics Crush White Sox in 6-2 Victory Today
Special to The Washington Post Philadelphia Aug. 19 The pennant chasing Athletics beat Chicago White Sox 6 to 2. They jumped to three runs in the first, Plank steady after, Oldring doubled twice and singled, Eddie Collins made a great catch off Tannehill, and Baker logged two RBIs. Scott homered for Chicago, while Davis and Lord contributed for Philadelphia as Plank earned the win.
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Twining and Manhattan Vie For Independence League Title
Two amateur league teams Twining and Manhattan are tied for first after a ruling upholding Twining's protest against Manhattan. A deciding Independence League game is set for McDevitt's Field at 6 pm. Player Kraft of Manhattan was declared ineligible for the July 28 game.
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Washington Club Seeks Major League Purchases For 1910 Draft
The Washington club plans to secure ten players for 1910, including four outfielders and three pitchers, with Alnamith and Moyer already in the fold. Purchases must be reported before August’s closed season, and drafts open September 1. unreported deals risk nullification. Veteran pitcher Young faces retirement and a testimonial game, while Rossman and Cantillon figures loom large as trades, with Cantillon eyeing Tom Hughes for a return to Cleveland-caused company ties.
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Coast to coast auto record broken by Whitman crew
San Francisco reports L L Whitman and E I Hammond completing a coast to coast run in 10 days 16 hours 12 minutes 1 second official time. Whitman shaved 4 days 10 hours 53 minutes and 69 seconds from his previous record set in 1906 with a three person driving crew.
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American Derby Entries at Readville Held August Meeting
Readville Mass August 19 Twenty three trotters and 21 pacers are entered for the American Derby valued at 115000 to be raced on August 0 the first day of the Grand Circuit meeting at Readville trotting park The trotters Bob Douglas y and Sonoma Girl head the 207 class while Aileen Wilson tr placed at the head of the 216 class among the pacers The Man in Black serial continues in The Post weekly magazine with installments next Sunday
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Home Runs Decision In Boston Victory Over Tigers
Boston wins 4 to 2 on two round-trippers by Stahl and Engle off Stroud with Bush also homering for Detroit. O'Brien bought by Boston. box score details, pitching notes, and game timeline follow. later, Don O'Kelly defeats Billy Edwards in Watertown in a grueling sight-round bout.
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Garland Athletic Club
Golf Championship Final Set at Transmississippi
Denver August 13 The final match for the transmississippi golf championship features title holder Harry G Legg of the Minnikahda Club Minneapolis versus Willam Sheehan of the Hyperion Club Des Moines. Legg defeated F H Gaines Omaha 11 up and 1d after early difficulty, while Sheehan beat Lawrence Bromsfield Denver Country Club 5 up 4.
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Nationals Face Cleveland Final Game Of Series
Washington hosts Cleveland in a 3:30 start as Cy Young is set to pitch for the Naps. Gessler and Johnson pace the Washington offense while Elberfeld and Killifer spark Cleveland’s defense. McBride, Easterly, and Donohue contribute infield and outfield action as Washington seeks a win and a stronger finish before the spring layoff.
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Flynn's Homer Lifts Pirates Past Boston in Sevenths
Flynn hits a seventh inning homer over center field as Pittsburg defeats Boston 8 to 6 with two on. Great hitting by R Miller and Collins helps the visitors, but Flynn's long ball and the Pirates bullpen seal the win in 1 hour 55 minutes.
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Cubs Make Hits Count In Narrow Loss To Brooklyn
Chicago defeated Brooklyn 6 to 3 as Brown allowed seven hits while Chicago totaled five. Evers Beaumont Schulte Tinker and Brown drove runs with key hits. Barger sparked a late ninth inning rally but Brooklyn fell short as Chicago held on for the win.
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Reds Prove Easy Prey In Cincinnati Victory
New York hit Rowan hard in a 9 to 5 road loss as Cincinnati built an early lead and held on. Mathewson pitched well despite a rough ninth, while Fletcher spiked Downey in the first inning. Key hits came from Bescher, Doyle, and Merkle with Merkle driving in several runs. Portmouth tragedy noted as Bridwell’s father’s home was struck by lightning.
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Ford Pitches Great Ball Beats Browns 6 to 0
New York Americans pitcher Ford dominated St. Louis, striking out ten as they blanked the Browns 6 to 0. The game on August 19 showcased Ford’s sharp fastball and control, leading to an easy win for New York.
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Phillies Beat Cardinals 3 1 Inized by Early Hits
Philadelphia defeated St. Louis 3 to 1 in a tight game as Backman was hit hard in the first and third innings. Ewing pitched well with solid support, scoring details note two Base hits and key outs. Umpire Mr. Rigler presided over a 1 hour 5 minute contest.
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Masked pitcher alleged in Susquehanna League case
Wilkes Barre August 19 William L McCullum president of the Susquehanna League reports charges that Floyd Kroh of the Chicago Nationals and Danville posed as McHale the Colby College pitcher during a trial against Bloomsburg last Saturday. He won 6 to 1.
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