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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1916

Page

6

Indians Take a Pair from the Athletics

Cleveland defeats Philadelphia in both ends of a doubleheader on August 25 aided by wild pitching and costly fielding. Nabors and Williams exited early in game one, Bagby was lifted in the eighth, and Beebe finished both games while Cleveland totaled 28 runs across the pair to Philadelphia's 18. George Gibson, recently acquired by the Giants, has been suspended for failing to report.

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Giants Rally Past Pirates in Eleven Inning Victory

New York defeats Pittsburgh 6 to 2 in eleven innings with Robertson and Doyle driving in runs, Burns delivering a triple and Hunter a homer. Pirates score on Bigbee, Hinchman, Bairos, and McCarthy. New York ties in ninth on Robertson and Czozog hits.

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Browns Rally To 5 2 Victory Over Yankees

In New York on August 25 Yanks fell 5 2 as Youls nailed fourteen hits off three Yankee pitchers. Cullop lasted five innings allowing ten hits and took the loss. Wellman bolstered by Pratt Shotton and Sisler kept New York at bay with runners on base, while St Louis bats like Magee Moller Sleler and Peck produced.

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Nationals Triumph Over White Sox in Two Big Innings

Nationals win 5 to 2 over Chicago White Sox as nine hits in two frames power the victory. Williams falters after five, Wolfgang battered, Harper replaces, and timely hitting from Shanks Judge McBride and Foster sparks the Nationals rally in the sixth.

White Sox Stanley T. Miliaken Nationals Mesers Willams Wolfgang Griffmen Williama Williams Wolfgane Rowland Piltcher Foster Milan Chicago J_ Colina H. Collins Piven Felach ZA Chalk Terry Wolttang McMullin Voa Kolnits Fournier McMorlin Shane Om Harper Harper Shaw Collins Bacrifice Fiies Henry Weaver Schalk B. Collins McBride Meesri Dineen Nalin

Baseball Minor Leagues and Scores Across Circuits

Summary of regional baseball results from Virginia and North Carolina leagues to the South Atlantic and American associations. Highlights include Portsmouth defeating Petersburg 3 to 0 and Durham routing Asheville 106 to 2, with multiple games across Toronto Baltimore Rochester Providence Montreal Richmond Memphis and Birmingham areas concluding with varied scores.

Toronto Baltimore Rochester Newark Providence Montreal Richmond Buffalo

Meadow club tennis final contenders emerge in handicap tourney

Southampton August 25 William J Clothier veteran and Watson M Washburn former Harvard star reach Meadow club lawn tennis singles final after decisive wins. Inthler defeated Roland Roberts 6-3 6-0. Washburn beat Joseph J Armstrong after besting him in two tight sets to reach the final. Johnston and Grimm with Norris Willamard and Richard Harte advance to final doubles round.

Southampton William J Clothier Watson M Washburn Harvard Meadow Club Inthler Roland Roberts San Francisco Washburn Joseph J Armstrong Philadelphia Wiliam M Johnston Clarence J Grimm Pacific Coast R Norris Willamard Richard Harte

Oklahoma City Fight Ban Shocks Labor Day Plans

Oklahoma City attorney general Freeling orders Tulsa officials not to permit the Morris Moran fight set for Labor Day, labeling it a violation of state law. Chicago Nationals buy outfielder Harry Walters from the Los Angeles Coast League, with multiple minor league scores and team movements noted across the day’s listings.

Oklahoma Morris- Moran Oklahoma City Okla Freeling Amayor Tulsa Chicaro Chicago Nationals Harry Walters Los Angeles

National League Yesterday's Results Overview

Baseball scores from yesterday show Washington defeating Chicago 5 to 2 while Philadelphia beat Boston 9 to 2 and Brooklyn tied St. Louis 2 to 2. Other NL games listed are unclear with several garbled team names and missing final results.

Washington Chicago Detroit Boston Cleo Philadelphia Brooklyn Ae O St. Louis Cincinnati New York Pittsburgh Aires A Tnnings

Bureau Eliminates Holy Name From Fight for the District Title

Bureau defeated Holy Name 5 to 3 in a deciding playoff in Section A, eliminating Holy Name and leaving Rosedale as undisputed Section A champion. Treasury won Section B on Monday, setting up a city championship series to determine Washington’s intercity contest representative.

Bureau Holy Name Rosedale Treasury Washington Richmond Baltimore Innning Blair Murphy Fitzgerald Lyon Salb Roogie Geibe Crooke Wild Davis Lyons

Two-Base Drive Wins for Tigers

Detroit defeats Boston 2 to 1 as Dauss wins his own game. Hellman scores on Burns and a long double by Dallas. Boston's lone run comes in the sixth on a Cobb catch and a two-base hit sequence. Replete with defensive plays and late scoring, the Tigers edge the Red Sox at Boston.

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Rudolph Blanks Cubs in tenth straight win

Rudolph pitched a complete game blanking Chicago for the tenth straight win as Beaton drove in the only run on Magee's double, a sacrifice, and a squeeze by Smith. Magee had a two base hit and the Cubs drew small offense with three hits.

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Nationals and White Sox battle in tight series finale

Nationals slip into a final with White Sox as Joe Leonard hopes to return from a sprained wrist. Sam Rice nears return, Jim Shaw looks for control, and Harper shoulders pain as Griffith mixes pitchers. The Sox tumble from second to sixth with two sac flies boosting Henry and Weaver.

Joe Leonard Nationals Sox Joe White Sox Ayers Rowland

Esperanza Surprise Wins 206 Trot At Cleveland Meet

In the Grand Circuit closing day at North Handall, Esperanza defeated favorites to win the 206 trot heats. Peter Look Te and Napoleon Direct led other events, with Pop Geers earning his first win of the meeting aboard Napoleon Direct in the free for all pacing. Allie Watts and Pittsburgh claimed divisions in the trotting events, while Ben McGregor and Let Axworthy delivered strong showings in the opening heats.

Cleveland North Handall Billy Durfee Esperanza Joan Todd Alvision Peter Look Pop” Geers Napoleon Direct Single G Hal Hoy Allie Watts Binville Pittsburgh Valie Ben McGregor Ben White Axworthy Staken Peter Book Peter the Great Trayner Py Walter Geers Cartokin Murfee Clm Gen Watts Edman Ch &S Abel Morphy

Mrs Letts Wins Western Tourney Title in Golf

Mrs Fred C Letts Jr of Cincinnati defeated Miss Laurie Kaleer of Flossmoor Chicago 3 up and 1 to play to become the Women’s Western Golf Association champion at Kent Country Club. Letts set a first nine record of 44, seven under par, as Kaleer struggled with greens and approaches.

Grand Ronnds Micm Fred C Letts, Jr Cincinnati Laurie Kaleer Flosmoor Chicago Kent Country Club Letts Miss Kaiser Western Association Mia Letts

Daubert Out For Season As Brooklyn Seeks Trade

News from Cincinnati reports Jake Daubert Brooklyn first baseman will miss the rest of the season. Manager Robinson aims to fill the vacancy by trading for an experienced first baseman, with Merkle as a potential target. In San Francisco, Babe Wright swam the Golden Gate in 31 minutes 35.45 seconds, setting a Pacific Athletic Association women’s record.

New York Cincinnati Jake Daubert Brooklyn Robinson Merkle San Francisco Babe” Wright Golden Gate Pacific Athletic Association

Wolgast Beaten in Ten Round Brooklyn Bout

Adlai Gost of Cadillac Michigan, former lightweight champion, was badly beaten by Frankie Callahan of Brooklyn in Washington Park. Callahan dominated all ten rounds, leaving Wolgast with little defense and few clean blows, saved from knockout only by his sturdy frame.

Brooklyn Adwaigost Cadillac Mich Washington Park Frankie Callahan Callahan Michigan Wolgast

Big League Hitters Lead Batting Race Shifts

Speaker goes ten for forty with five hits raising his average two points Cobb and Jackson each tally one hit in four at bats Robertson loses second in the National League chasing Hornsby Daubert Wagner do not play Chase slips to fifth with one hit in four at bats American and National League standings shown for ARB Pet and other figures

Tris Speaker Cobb Jackson Robertson Hornsby St. Louis Daubert Wagner Chase ARB I. Pet. Speaker AB H. Pet. Daubert

Errors Aid Dodgers To Defeat Reds 3 2 in Cincinnati

In Cincinnati Ohio on August 45 Brooklyn won 3 2 over the Reds. Two Cincinnati errors cost them, while Brooklyn benefited from four hits and a costly innings. Cheney pitched well despite the loss, with three Reds batters collecting multiple hits but only one earned run scored on Gaetz tripling to start the second.

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Osborn Wins Finals of Tennis Tourney

In the handicap men's singles tournament conducted by the Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics, C F Osborn defeated T R Carter 6 1 in the final. In consolation play, P L Dildine beat A P Norton 6 3 2 6 6. Earlier rounds saw Carter, Brissenden, Gormley, Mangin, and Studdard advance through rounds with varying scores.

Bureau of Labor Statistics Department of Labor C F Osborn T R Carter L Dildine A PB Norton Briseenden Fell RB Carter Drevert Gormiy Diltine Hookstadt Gould R—O Lute McGrove

Cubs Eye Three-Wall Trade Involving Zim

Chicago August 25 The Cubs Dodgers and Giants near a three corner deal with Herne Zimmerman at third base likely to move. The plan stalled this afternoon awaiting word from Manager McGraw after a night conference with Cubs president Weeghman.

Chicago Herne Zimmerman Cub Cubs Dodgers Giants McGraw Weeghman Cubs

Race Track Entries For Today’s Sport Meet

Daily entries list a full card of races with names like Far Away, Yankee Nations, Jeane Jr, and Martian. Notable horses include The Bevermick steeplechase band and The Ratatoga cup for older thoroughbreds, with purses ranging from 400 to 3500 and conditions varying from selling to handicap across multiple seven races. Weather is clear and track fast for a packed program of 3 year olds and up.

Astrastar Brumley Pharaoh Rochester Bevermick Nteeplectane Bandiway Saearalds Amt Ateut Mies Puleto Martian Ladley Roebrook 2Yearstia Forlangs Ikmar Abayraim Spian Rellringer Rikete Queen of the Water Achillen Julia Leon Teaver Hill Furtomgs Friar Rock Reamer Jeane, Jr Bf Miller Soliter Alberta True Sty Fur Jones Fenrali Misakav Shar Furtuny Lass de Hsen Dis Rogers Meinsen Kathleen Hot Gartler Pepper Lane Rerand Furionge Drann Kathryn Gray Capital City Lazell King Neptune Kenesen Niin Ipward Terlings Wey Cac Flying Flora Statina Lady Lindon Paymaster Sea Teach Nije Anwerd Avalona Larkin Tente

Single by Gonzales Decides for Cards

In a seesaw contest at St Louis Gonzales hit a decisive single in the eleventh inning driving in Ira Wilson as the Cardinals edge the Phillies. Pitching and fielding miscues frame the late drama with Gonzales delivering the key blow to lift St Louis over Philadelphia.

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Fellowship Defeats Favorites at Saratoga in 40 to 1 Upset

At Saratoga, Fellowship, racing at 40 to 1, overtook Promitive and Xylon to win by a length and a half. Maiden engineered the big coup at this meeting after Nebraska’s prior success, with the race details listing post times and odds for several runners, including Malien and Forward Vita.

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