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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1906
Page
7
An informal recounting by a district observer describes preparations and chaos for a planned fight near Washington. A mix of locals, deputies, and curious crowds converged at a farmstead, with threats of violence, mock battles, and a wandering mob fueling rumors before dispersing after a long, rambling chase through the countryside.
Cincinnati Rooters report Cy Seymour once NL batting leader appeared with the Giants in disguise wearing a full red whiskers set. The crowd greeted the spectacle with derision until he shed the whiskers, as lemons and potatoes flew and cheers rose for each strike. At another note, Shepheard and McLaughlin beat Shepheard and Ryan in the Sea Wanhaka Boat Club regatta events.
The article previews the Gans versus Nelson title fight noting Gans as favorite while Nelson vows to weather the attack. It highlights betting intrigue, weight certainty, and a largely female audience expected at the big event. Also mentions preparatory chatter from rivals and spectators.
Washington fans crown the Chicago White Sox after a double victory by natives over invincible leaders boosts baseball here. Detroit opens a three-day stand in Washington as the Sox head to New York and Boston, then Philadelphia and a west swing, with a tense pennant race and fears Brush McGraw may drop out of the title chase.
King Cale, disciple of Yost, will again lead the University of Virginia football team. Cole, who coached Virginia last year, was re-elected and has since practiced law in Toledo, Ohio before returning to teaching. He came from Michigan where he played tackle and halfback in 1901 1902 and was Yosts first assistant at Michigan.
Fort Washington Maryland amateur baseball club seeks Saturday and Sunday open dates for the season. The Atlantics and St Stephen's of Capital City League may play an exhibition at American League Park Labor Day 7:30 a.m. Two strong teams expected to draw. Handiboe and Saib battery for Atlantics. Kerr and Kratt for St Stephen's. Harry Colifawer to umpire.
National and American leagues listed with team records and win loss totals. Includes pennant race positions for Philadelphia Detroit New York Chicago Cincinnati Boston Brooklyn St Louis and others, plus upcoming matchups across the leagues.
Dennis Horgan of the Emerald Isle, competing for the New York Athletic Club, set a world mark in the 28-pound stone event with a distance of 350 feet 4.5 inches at the Ancient Order of Hibernian carnival in New York. Despite the record, severe handicapping left him third as Flanagan and Sheridan excelled. Flanagan won with 33 feet 8 inches aided by a handicap. Sheridan took second with 36 feet 1.5 inches.
Chicago shuts out Boston 7 to 0 as Taylor allows only four hits. Young and Gately each reach base eleven times on miscues and singles. Fitch and Shreckard drive runs for Chicago while Evers homers for Boston scoring no others. Left on base Chicago seven, Boston two. Umpire Mr. Emslie. Time about 1 hour 40 minutes.
Fragment lists days Monday Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday with place names Amsterdam Saranac Adirondack Handi Champlain Hands cap. The readable items imply a schedule or listing of locations by weekday with unclear full context.
Steinfeldt of the Chicago Cubs leads hitting in the National League with a .046 figure, atop a list showing only ten players batting .400 or higher. The article notes Pittsburg leads club batting and Chicago in long hits, while Harry Lumley and Hans Wagner stand out as top slugger and base stealer respectively, with Chance and Shanon among Chicago’s frequent baserunners.
Scott of Johnstown has wrested the batting lead from Crolius of Lancaster in the Tri-State League race. Slumps by Scott could let Crolius reclaim the top spot while McCarthy Schriyer Unglaub and Myers are among the other .300 batters. Clay is heating up with two-hit games as the season progresses.
Cincinnati and New York split a doubleheader with slow fielding by Cincinnati and sharp hitting from New York. The Reds won the first game on an error that scored the lone local run, while the Giants prevailed in the second game as McGann and Strang drove hits. Shanon of New York was out last night, and the club physician sent him west.
The piece reports catcher Al Shaw being sold to Pittsburgh to join the American League, with mentions of Davis, Stone, Hartsel, and others as hard hitters. It notes George Barclay leaving Lafayette College for Atlantis City, a new theory on player success, and commentary on umpires and managers. It also covers Lancaster and York Tri-State teams, desertions, and pennant races.
An early 20th century advertisement extols Ayer Sarsaparilla as a remedy to convert bad blood to good and poor blood to rich blood. It urges readers to consult their doctor about the product and its health applications for themselves.
At Saratoga the August meeting dwindles to three weeks as crowds swell and betting shifts. Bettors expect Sanfords to dominate while large wagers fade. favorite horses struggle and trainers weigh entries for the Adirondack and Champlain Stakes as the final days approach.
Horseracing set for Saturday at Coney Island Jockey Club with the Futurity the marquee event and two stakes down for decision the Inaugural Steeplechase and the Fall Handicap. Notable entries include Inquisitor Romino and Hamburg Belle amid a field of sixty nine eligibles such as Tiptec Roseben Oiseau and Dishabille.
At a conference, Coach H. Yost of Michigan, Dan McGugin, and Wile Heston discussed new rules and the value of punting. The group agreed the key to the coming season is a punter who can kick far and hard, with Michigan leaning on forward passing and trick plays under the revised rules. The plan centers on using the track star Garrels as a kicker and the quarterback to capitalize on faster, surprise plays.
A reader from Pulaski Virginia asks how a sacrifice hit should be counted in batting average. The question contrasts a sacrifice hit with a batter reaching on balls and seeks guidance on the official rule for counting such hits in the average calculation.
Special to The Washington Post from Steubenville reports protests planned over McGlynn junior pitching in a thirteen inning tie game led by Shreveport Indiana. Pearson of Tulontown faced Braddock last week in a 1-0 ten inning fight. All games McGlynn plays in are said to be protested. In Cincinnati Mullin of Baltimore is signed by the Giants but will not report until next season.
A clipped tip warns that rushing meals causes indigestion and bolting food. It suggests mindful chewing and slower eating to ease discomfort and improve digestion.
Apitezo is advertised as a palatable, nutritious food suitable for children and adults. It claims to replace meat and eggs, aids digestion, delivers full nourishment with minimal stomach work, and promises repeated use with frequent consumption. The ad promotes serving Apitezo with or without cream and urges readers to purchase from grocers nationwide.
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