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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1908

Page

30

Grillo says St Louis Browns lack belief in pennant chase

Sporting comment notes the St Louis Browns slump in hitting, player confidence, and manager’s limited options as they fail to challenge Detroit. It praises George Stone’s defense while criticizing his batting and discusses pennant races in both leagues, including Pittsburgh, New York, and Chicago prospects.

ED Grillo St. Louis Detroit Browns AB Grewullona McAleer Washington Alwars George Stone St. Louls Stone McAler Wach Shanp

American League standings and schedule updates

Detroit visits Washington while Cleveland plays Philadelphia and St. Louis meets New York. Chicago travels to Boston as the standings show Detroit 42 28.807, Philadelphia 52 23? 495, Cleveland 51 36.360, Washington 63 1405, New York 64 ??? The fragmentary text records team records and upcoming games in a late season league snapshot.

OL. Pet W. L. Pat Detroit Philadelphie Bostone Cleveland Washington New York Freeport Jake Warhoop Detroit Americans Williamsport New York Americans

National League Yesterday's Results and Today Matches

Yesterday results include St Louis 4 Philadelphia 2 and New York 2 Pittsburg 1. Today games feature Boston at Chicago, Brooklyn at Pittsburg, Philadelphia at St Louis, New York at Cincinnati. Standings show Civerman and Fonton with 604? WoL, Pet.

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Chicago Beats Boston In Slugging Exhibition

Chicago defeated Boston 6 to 4 as Pfeister pitched well and Ferguson faltered after one out in the second inning. Inker collected three hits and four RBIs, Hofman drove in three, with Hotman Tinker Chance Kling and Sheckard contributing, while Boston’s Chappelle lasted 1 2/3 innings and Ferguson allowed ten hits. Time of game 1 hour 48 minutes.

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ST. LOUIS TRIMS PHILLIES IN TWO HITTERS CLOSE GAME

St Louis defeated Philadelphia 4 to 0 as pitcher Raymond and strong fielding carried the win. McQuillen struggled but was supported by solid defense and timely runs. Philadelphia made errors yet shows effort in a low scoring contest with several notable plays and base achievements.

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Pittsburg Defeated as Brooklyn Wins Second Game 6 to 1

Pittsburg failed to fit McIntyre today as Brooklyn’s heavy hitting powered a 6 to 1 victory in the second game of the series. Key players included Wagner and Hummel on Brooklyn, with Leever pitching for Pittsburgh. Game lasted 1 hour and 50 minutes.

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Cincinnati Narrowly Beats New York on Poor Baserunning

Cincinnati outhit New York two to one but poor baserunning and strong pitching by Mathewson kept New York from scoring more. Wild pitches by Coultey and an error by Yulswitt helped Cincinnati manufacture runs. Final score Cincinnati 4, New York 1.

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Keeley Shutout Keeps Nationals Hope Alive in 2 0 Victory

Washington defeats St. Louis 2 0 as Keeley limits Browns to five hits and Shipke drives in two runs. Freeman and McBride shine on defense with quick throws and a key double play. Postgame notes praise Keeley’s control, Shipke’s bat, and the team’s improving fielding as Detroit visitors loom.

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Tigers Lose Again in Ninth Inning Rally

New York edged Detroit 4 to 3 in a final ninth inning rally using four substitutes. Cobb muffed Kleinekow's fly for the decisive run with two out. Details include batting, fielding notes, and pitching lines from the Detroit and New York lineups.

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Yesterday's Attendances in Major Leagues

Yesterday's attendance tallies include American League games with Boston at Cleveland 6445 New York at Detroit 2590 Madison? No, interpreted as Madelphia vs Chicago 4510 Ashington vs St Louis 4600 and National League Chicago at Boston 5200 Cincinnati at New York 3800 St Louis at Philadelphia 8000 Pittsburgh vs Brooklyn 2864.

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Ceride’s Great Record Shows 68 No Error Chances

George McBride extended his errorless streak to 68 consecutive chances over eight games, a record near shortstop marks. His standout play yesterday included charging Williams’ grounder and forcing Wallace at second, showcasing speed and a sharp fielding edge despite low league prospects.

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Boston Wins Third Straight Over Cleveland in Day Game

Boston earned its third consecutive victory against Cleveland as Joss struggled on the mound. A flurry of errors behind him contributed to Cleveland's defeat in the day game played in Boston on August 20.

Boston Mass Cleveland Joss

Doc Bushong Dies in Brooklyn at 32

New York reports the death of Albert J. Bushong, known as a catcher for the Brooklyn clubs in the 1880s, who died yesterday at his Brooklyn home after a career that included dentistry after retiring from baseball in 1900. He was born in Philadelphia in 186? and left a wife.

New York Albert J. Bushong Atithe Brooklyn Bushong Philadelphia King Kelly

Geasler and Perring Feature Boston Victory

In a rugged contest Scott Boston led Cleveland with a multifactor line as Geasler and Perring sparked the offense. McConnell Thoney Genslar Claveland and Avellanes pitched for Boston while Altizer Criger and Perring contributed at the plate. Final innings stretched the game to 7 in a close battle with key plays including two three-base hits by Perring and Gensler.

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Murphy's Batting Feature Delivers Phillies Third Straight Win

Philadelphia defeats Chicago 9 to 3 in five innings as Murphy drives in all five runs with a double and a homer. White allowed the five runs. Isbell, Collins, and Sullivan contributed for Chicago, while Owen and Heuder worked on the mound for Philadelphia. Umpires Mesars, Sheridan, and Coan called the game in 1 hour 1 minute.

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Howard Co. Beats Moses & Sons in Six Inning County League Clash

In a Commercial League game on Eighth Street, Howard Company shuts out Moses & Sons 8 to 0 in six innings. Freeman allows one hit, Jewett suffers eight runs with limited support. Home runs by Wood and King highlight a pitching duel marked by solid fielding and timely hits from Howard.

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Grace Baptist Wins Ninth Street Tilt 5–3

Grace Baptist defeated Ninth Street 5 to 3 at Actire grounds. Wheatley started for Grace, relieved by Buscher who hit a homer with bases loaded. Symonaskie pitched for Ninth, but Grace rallied in the later innings to secure the victory.

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Lipton Cup Race Ends With Chicago Victory And Cleveland Loss

Chicago Yacht Club newsreel reports Chicago winner of Lipton Cup amid a hard luck note for Cleveland Yacht Club. Cleveland led early but gun-start confusion cost time while Chicago and La Rita II chased. final standings show Chicago top with 44.5 points versus La Rita II 33.4.

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