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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1916
Page
7
Moran's timely three-base hit in the seventh inning lifted Rosedale to a 2 0 win over Holy Name. Kell pitched well for Rosedale with twelve strikeouts. Bischoff struggled in the pivotal frame. Kelly and Bischoff found early success, but Moran's wallop sealed the game for Rosedale in a tense contest at the waterfield crowd.
The record shows Rosedale second to Holy Name in Section A standings for the post season. A noted result lists Rosedale 2 and Holy Name 6 with a game day noted at Bureau on Fifth Street and Florida Avenue Northeast.
General Land Office won the Home Club Tennis League championship by defeating Reclamation. Singles featured Andrews of Land beating Dr Brown and Mines beating Reclamation. In doubles, Stone and Holliger of Patent defeated Colville and Ames. The match included other results across Patent and Survey divisions with Mines and Reclamation also posting wins.
In rapid-fire listings, teams across several leagues posted scores. Indianapolis and Minneapolis groups dominated with mixed results as Rochester crushed Newark and Buffalo beat Richmond. North Carolina and Virginia leagues showed tight outcomes, while Texas and Eastern circuits featured high totals and odd lineups.
Philadelphia and Cleveland split a twin bill as Philadelphia won 6 to 5 in the opener and Cleveland captured 4 to 2. Key moments featured Speaker injuring his left hand and Roth delivering three hits in the second game including two home runs and a steal of home.
Nationals defeat Chicago 8 to 3 as Elmer Smith hits a decisive first inning homer over the right field wall at Georgia Avenue yard. Gallia allowed two hits after a rough start while Faber struggled, Danforth closed the game for the Sox. Shanks and Jackson contributed key hits, and Foster and Jamieson fielded stoutly for the Nationals.
In Southampton NY on August 24 four individuals and three doubles pairs advanced to the Meadow Club semifinals. Singles contestants include Watson M Washburn William J Clothier Boland Roberts and Joseph J Armstrong. Doubles feature saw Johnston and Griffin face Nam A Larned and Clothier as Williams Williams Harte advance with 6-3 6-3 wins. Capt J J Evers’ suspension lifted in Boston news.
Mohawk Athletic Club faces a questioned start as it plans full practices for the season. The squad will include notable names such as Johnny Blair Licarone and "Bumps" Turner with Blair possibly taking a coaching role after distinguishing himself with the Engineers years ago.
The visiting Japanese players Ichigi Kumagae and Hanhishiro Mikami were lauded for their prowess at a Japanese Society luncheon in New York. Georges Ade said they have won the respect and affection of American tennis players. Also, Ad Welgant, former lightweight champ, will fight Frankie Calahan in Brooklyn Friday at the Washington Park Sporting Club.
The American League standings show Washington at 32 losses and St Louis at 56. Detroit leads Cleveland 5-4 in yesterday's results. Today Chicago visits Washington, St Louis plays New York, Detroit hosts Benton, and Cleveland meets Philadelphia.
New York and St Louis split a twin bill with New York taking the first game 4 to 2 after a ninth inning rally and St Louis answering in the second with a seventh inning comeback and a 4 to 2 win. Notable moments include Miller scoring on Walters muff for New York in the first game and Walters and Nanamaker driving timely triples in the second.
Chicago Aug 24 Konetchy’s hard hitting helped Hughes win for Reaton from the Cubs today 1 to 0. Chicago batters kept Braves go in outfield. Hendrix ankle turn, Carter relieved, Boston scoreless. Konetchy 1b 4 9 5 2 and Magee, Connolly, Hughes key hits. Final 1-0 Braves over Cubs with strong pitching and defensive plays.
Vigilant manager Gauzsa has arranged Sunday games through September 24, with August 27 featuring B and A, no September 3 contest due to Labor Day, and games on September 10 and 17 plus September 24. The team may attempt to lower the colors of three clubs Sherwood Hills brook and Rex. New York Aug 24 Officials say President Tener rejected Philadelphia's protest against Cincinnati over the August 11 win in Philadelphia.
In the first game of a doubleheader yesterday Tris Speaker was injured and forced to retire after lowering his average by one point. Cobb also dropped a point while Jackson collected two hits in three at bats. In the National League Robertson slipped, Chase stood pat, and Daubert and Wagner did not play. Standings show Speaker leading the American League with a .385 average and Jackson at .352, while Paubert leads the National League with a .825 mark and Wagner at .814.
In Stockholm, a local picked team of Stockholm players defeated the visiting American football squad 6 to 3. The Swedes played a fast game and baffled the Americans with clever passing.
Pittsburgh defeated New York 16 to 6 in a game where Teareau struggled after an early rough inning and Schupp relieved in the third. Burns, Warner, Carey, Higbee, Hinchman, and Johnston led Pittsburgh at the plate, while Jacobs scattered hits for New York before the bullpen.
Ruth and Coveleskie duel as Red Sox top Detroit 3 to 0. Boland relieves in seventh, wild pitches let Walker score. Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Brooklyn results noted with Toney sharp on mound.
In St Louis Aus 34 Philadelphia, Meadows pitched through a long sixth inning rally, Cravath Whitted and Luderus drove in runs to give Philadelphia the lead. Bancroft sacrifice fly scored Whitted as Meadows left the game for Breele then Burns added another run. Final: Phillies 7, St Louis 2 in 11 innings with solid fielding and clutch hitting from Cravath and Whitted.
New York August 24 Jon Welling defeated Bobby Moore in ten rounds at the Avenue Sporting Club tonight. In the final five rounds Welling punished Moore relentlessly though a knockout proved elusive.
Elmer Smith yesterday broke long standing hitting records at Georgia avenue grounds with a bases loaded homer that cleared the right field wall by far. The shot hit the porch of a house beyond the fence, caromed into a tree, and drew praise from Joe Jackson who called it one of the longest hits he had seen. Smith, a left handed batter against southpaws, is hoped to grow more effective in clutch spots for Griffith. An X ray today will reveal whether Heldie Ainamith has a broken finger.
Philadelphia crews plan to compete at the Middle States Crown regatta in Washington on Labor Day. The Pennsylvania Barge Club announced six entries, following a strong showing at the Duluth national championships, with clubs urging member participation.
Grand Rapids August 24 Fred Letts Jr of Cincinnati today won the right to play in the finals of the womens Western golf championship by defeating Miss Tillie Rosenthal of Ravisloe. Present champion 2 up and 1 to play in the semi final. The other finalist is Miss Jaure Kaiser of Flosmoor-Chitazo who eliminated Miss Vera Gardiner of Glen Oak Chicago 4 up and 1 to go.
Mereland Ohio August 24 Valea the fast mare of Paytime Stable won the Champion Stallion stake easy, Volga the 1915 2 year old case outpaced Expresalva Jon and Bingen Sik. Charley Valentine won two races with Donna Iona. He raced the 216 trot heat timing 2:15:4, fastest mile by a 4 year old this season.
New York Aug 24 Jim Corbett longtime friend of Joe Humphreys agreed to spar with Joe Cox the Missouri heavyweight who defeated Bob Moha recently Cox sought a partner for the Manhattan A C bout Cox asked Humphreys to help arrange a session with Corbett and the former champion consented to box with Cox tomorrow for practice notes indicate their lifelong friendship and Corbett’s readiness to participate.
In a Grand Circuit workout incident at North Randall Hazel Armstrong, a hobble pacer, was injured with a head trauma and internal injuries. Curtis Gonnelo of Murcie, a well known diver of rate horses, was thrown and fatally injured during the accident.
The Bridget & Co store at Palm Beach showcases reduced prices on Palm Beach Silk Mo hair and Cool Cloth suits for summer and fall wear. End-of-season reductions apply across every P B department with many Spring and Summer suits marked down.
In a crowded Amsterdam track day, Blue Thistle led early then held off rivals to win the Amsterdam Stake after a grueling race. King Ragwort and Katenka battled for place as 12 furlongs of sheer speed and weight carried contenders past the finish.
The page outlines multiple races at Saratoga for three-year-olds and up over one mile with entrants including Mise Fannie Royal Meteor Nigel and Republican. It lists weights, jockeys or stall names, gate numbers, and conditions with weather noted as clear though track listed as heavy.
Racing notes from Saratoga describe Water Belle and related entrants in a day of races. The report lists horses with names such as Straitforward Wietful and Kilanna, with Morning Telegraph as a referenced source and mentions structures like Barrier and Trap entries.
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