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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1904
Page
28
Washington's Senators struggle with fielding and clutch hitting as Stahl's return at first base strengthens the lineup. Stahl's rapid rise, solid fielding, and power at the plate contrast with Clarke's catcher duties and Hill's variable defense.
Red Galvin, St Louis reporter famed for exposing boodlers and aiding Circuit Attorney Folk, died suddenly at the Missouri Republican State convention in St Joseph. He rose from a Chicago newsboy to a national figure, leaving an estate over 350000. He helped free a jailed friend and earned praise from editors and financiers alike.
A New York Times report warns free lunch microbes may lurk in water glasses at saloons. Commissioners claim rinsing receptacles and utensils pose health risks while patrons linger over dishes and bread, with water seldom changed and cynosure on hygiene.
The article describes Tutuila as a volcanic crater island in Samoa with the harbor of Pago-Pago formed inside the crater. It notes its strategic value as a protected landlocked port, its reefs and coconut copra economy, and the U S claim and interest. Abridged editorial and amusing quotes accompany regional notes and a theatre advert.
A sequence of dated game scores shows Washington facing Detroit and Cleveland and Chicago with varied outcomes. Notable tallies include Washington 2 Detroit 3 on Aug. 12 and Washington 3 Detroit 1 on Aug. 18, reflecting a fluctuating series through August.
National League results list yesterday's games with standings. Brooklyn defeated St Louis and New York played Pittsburg while Boston beat Chicago and Cincinnati edged Philadelphia in a pair of matchups. Philadelphia swept Cincinnati in the doubleheader after a 3 6 game.
In Cincinnati Ohio on August 21 a doubleheader ended even as the first game stretched to thirteen innings due to errors. Ewing homered after a collision left Titus unconscious briefly. Lush benched after a dispute. The second game, decided by batting, ended after seven innings because of darkness with attendance 8,533 and Cincinnati defeating Philadelphia.
St Louis defeated Brooklyn 5 to 4 as Burke delivered a game deciding hit after Grady tripled and Ritter misplayed a ball. Attendance 14,500. Key players included Grady, Dobbs, Beckley and Smoot with MoFarland and Cronin pitching. Time of game 1 hour 48 minutes.
Chicago won today's game with a seventh inning rally after four singles, two stolen bases, and a walk. Welmer pitched well for Chicago but a bad error could have cost a shutout. Slagle and Barry starred in the field as 3,300 watched.
Baseball and minor league results from American Association Eastern Southern and South Atlantic leagues show multiple games with scores like Milwaukee 0 Columbus 4 and Kansas City 4 Lonteville 5 along with postponed St Paul Indianapolis. A Dover England report covers three swimmers failing to cross the strait with rough water and temperatures noted.
Quick choice shoppers snap up hundreds of suits as sale prices emphasize rapid buying. Buyers urged to act soon to secure selections.
Parker Bridget Co Head to Foot Outfitters announces suit prices and location at 9th and Pennsylvania. Marquette League standings show Trinity in first place cannot be dislodged, with St Anthony second and St Patrick improving. upcoming games listed for Immaculate Conception, St Patrick, St Paul, Trinity, Gesaiartin, and St Anthony at Monument Grounds and Georgetown Field.
St Martin's Hall on North Capitol and T streets was decorated for a complimentary dance honoring the St Martin's baseball team. A purse of 50 dollars was presented to Capt Ernest Peak for an injury from July 21 in a game with St Anthony's. Father Hannan and church supporters praised the team’s discipline and harmony as they expected to crown champions next year.
Crack American and Canadian players will meet in Niagara on the Lake Ontario as the annual tournament draws near. United States entries include Dewhurst H J Holt Becker Leonard Lloyd Beals Wright Bell Kirkover Hodge McLaughlin Bissell Warner Fischer Avery. Canadian roster features Patterson Macdonnell Smith Jones Glassco Rarpn Burns Champion W A Boys Barrie H M Suckling Kers Peterboro Hall Toronto. The field marks the best Canadian turnout yet, with readers noting rich local sports coverage from the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Baseball notes review a hectic season with Boston and Chicago in the National League, Philadelphia and Cincinnati shifts, and players like Hickman and Waddell drawing attention. Mentions Washington’s unsettled franchise, Budding rivalries, umpire squabbles, and upcoming pennant races across multiple cities and teams.
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