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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1908
Page
40
Sporting comment debates banning the spitball with umpire discretion and rule clarity. It notes base running rules on stolen bases and criticizes mishandled calls. It highlights John McGraw steering clear of racing distractions and previews a crucial Cubs Giants series in Chicago with pennant implications.
Sunderland August 25 Durham county team faced the Gentlemen of Philadelphia who resumed play after rain and were all out for 0. Philadelphia were then dismissed for 41, leaving Americans ahead by 106 runs as King claimed six wickets and Hordern four for 24. Fielding by Philadelphia stood strong.
Rain halted two main races at the Rockville fair delaying the program and hurting attendance. Morning feature a Rockville Independents vs Gatthersburg Orioles baseball game ended 9 to 6 in six innings. Rockville lineup included Dawson Wilson Hicks etc. Gatthersburg with Amos Mille Murphy Price Day Reid Dove Belated Motorists Reach Moscow.
American League results show Washington 1 at New York 7 with Detroit at St Louis 1 and Cleveland 3 at Chicago 2 while Philadelphia 2 beat Boston. Today games include Cleveland at Washington Detroit at Philadelphia Chicago at New York St Louis at Boston and standings follow.
National League action features New York half a game ahead of St Louis after a 0 to 0 draw with St Louis, plus Pittsburg 3 to 4 Boston and Cincinnati 2 in Chicago. Tonight New York travels to Pittsburg for a key matchup amid rain delays and scattered results.
Special to The Washington Just Fittsburg August 25 Barney Dreyfuss boosts next season by purchasing the release of two Providence Hastern League pitchers Samuel Frock and Charles Barry both praised for their current form. Also to join is Hill Abstein the first baseman who previously played for Pittsburgh. The new players join the Pirates at season end after strong showings in Providence.
A scheduled baseball clash at Union League Park between the Government hospital for the In sine team and the Ex-Collegians, a local old-timers lineup, is billed for 3 o'clock this afternoon. The St Elizabeth youths have played well this season and the opponents boast a strong veteran squad, promising an engaging contest amid evening shadows. In minor scores, New York State League results show Elmira over Wilkes-Barre in 13 innings due to darkness, Scranton defeating Syracuse, Troy beating Binghamton, and Albany tying with Albany.
Eastern League games in Montreal and Toronto yielded Montreal 1 Jersey City 2 and Toronto 2 Providence 1, plus Baltimore 11 Buffalo 0 in Buffalo. Tri-State and Virginia League results are noted with various scores, while the American Association and Southern League standings show teams like Louisville, St Louis, Kansas City, Nashville, New Orleans, Memphis and Birmingham atop their divisions. several doubleheaders and weather-altered games are listed.
Detroit team holds stance on pitching changes as Local Twirler Tom Hughes defends effectiveness despite possible delivery restrictions. Jennings backs McGraw for National League flag as the Tigers face uncertain rosters and roster decisions.
Drizzling rain postponed the Tigers final game here as Detroit boards the train to Philadelphia. Germany Schaefer and Joe Cantillon discuss spitter ban effects. Naps open four game series with Cleveland on the road, while Jennings aims for a pennant and World Series against New York or Detroit.
In Boston on August 2 Chicago won 3 to 2 over Boston, with Arrellanes and Walsh pitching well. The decisive run came in the seventh on W Sullivan's hit, Gessler error, and Tannehill single. Chicago fielding contributed errors by Boston and multiple base hits guided the visitors to the victory.
Cleveland edged Philadelphia 8 to 3 in a drizzle, securing their third consecutive victory. Key hits came from Lajoie Stovall and Davis, with Berger earning the win and Vickers pitching for Philadelphia.
New York edged St. Louis 3 to 1 as Manning outpitched Howell. The decisive scoring came in the fourth when Ball drove in two with a single. Hartzell Metlvein and LaPorte led the visitors with runs, while Schweitzer and Perris added key hits for New York.
St. Louis uses sharp base running and strong defense to win the Aug 25 game 4 to 1. Shay Murray Lush and Dahlen stake the scoring with two base hits while Chappelle and Dormer split pitching duties.
Chicago defeated Brooklyn 10 to 2 as Bell was wild and relieved by Rucker. Reulbach pitched well for Chicago. Hofman Sheckard Schulte and Howard led with multiple hits. Jordan homered for Brooklyn. multiple errors and base runners noted. Game lasted 1 hour 42 minutes.
Philadelphia defeated Cincinnati in the tenth inning as base running and an error produced two runs. Gleagon was suspended for unbecoming conduct in Sunday's game. Line details list Philadelphia's hits and players, with final score 4 to 2.
Special to The Washington Post Pittsburg fails to hold early lead as New York Giants win 8 to 5 on Pittsburg home ground. Maddox unsteady at critical times, two safe bunts, and Bridwell's drive fuel the visitors offense. Bresnahan and McGraw ejected after arguing with the umpire. Doyle triples for New York, Seymour and Devlin drive key hits, Bridwell plates tying and winning runs.
Special to The Washington Firm reports Smiling Al Ort has secured his release from the New York Americans and will likely assume control of the Lynchburg team in the Virginia League this week. He plans to own the franchise next year after a 13 year major league career. Ort plans to stay in the minors, declining today to confirm managing Lynchburg but promising a statement tomorrow. Burns Seeks Johnson Fight in Sydney
Lon McDonald guides the big stallion Allen Winters in his season debut racing 200 yards from the wire. He draws away from the field while Bacily and judges struggle to decide the outcome.
Readville Mass Aug 190? M H Reardon's Indianapolis stallion Allen Winter won the American trotting handicap beating 33 starters in a $50 000 race seen by about 20000 fans. McDonald drove Allen Winter to a five length win in the final heat as Prince C San Francisco Ralph Wick and others chased. The event introduced a new handicap format with horses at marked distances behind a moving starting line and featured electric signal bells guiding judges and starters.
Special report from Boston notes Fielder Jones and George Davis of the Chicago White Sox are indefinitely suspended following an argument with umpire Tim Hurst Saturday. The incident occurred in the first inning over a close call at first base. Hurst reported Jones used a profane greeting and both players resisted removal, prompting police inclusion.
Detroit August 5 Special: Tigers order Clayton Perry to report to Detroit for duty at once as Captain Bill Coughlin slumps in critical pennant races. Perry expected to arrive in time to join the game between the Champions and the Naps next Sunday. Officials seek a fresh spark amid Coughlin's waning form and clubhouse strain.
Amateurs listed with scores and placements for a crowd sourced popularity contest. Names include Milan, Shipke Johnson, Delehanty, Hughes, McBride, Burns, Street, Freeman, Warner, Keeley, Clymer, Pickering, Cater, Kalide, Bialaski, Kleinschmidt, Taylor, Camalier, Mena, Benson, Cantwell, Fagus, Gallagher, Litchflela, Sterne, Wahler, Rigile, Arnold, Finnegan, Donatdaon Handipoe, McClure, Turner, Brennan, Smith, Ryan, Devine, Newman, Fenton, Hutchina, Zirkle, Townsend, Wooden, Mayock, Benner, Simon, Danahy and Conner from various groups.
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