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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1908
Page
40
J Ed Grillo discusses the American League and Boston Americans amid player suspensions and leadership changes. He notes Cobb’s potential ban and Taylor’s stance, contemplates McClure’s resignation, and highlights Nationals' improving effort as they challenge Boston for place.
Nationals outplay Lajoie s men in both games with Hughes and Johnson stars. Visitors collect as many hits as locals but fail to push across a run. Johnson has men on base every inning but yields no runs. Lischardt lasts only one inning.
Weather prediction indicates cross winds and possible rain. Probable batteries listed include Smith and Street Keeley and Street Falkenberg and Clarke Berger and Bemis. Game scheduled to start at 1 45 for Nate.
In a lengthy 18 inning game the Washington Nationals defeated Cleveland with a shutout, scoring six runs after the first inning while holding the visitors to no runs. Joss pitched strong early, Hughes dominated the mound for Washington, and timely hits by Freeman Unglaub and Clymer produced the decisive runs.
Cantillon’s Nationals curse Cleveland on their turf as Naps struggle to match the club’s home form. Johnson excels with a near shutout, Shipke remains vital, Unglaub and Delehanty bolster defense and batting, while bold steals backfire.
In game two Johnson mows down Naps after Liebhardt falters. The visitors pound hits but fail to push runs across as Johnson stalls their offense while nine safe hits and two walks fail to produce a tally. Foster relieves and keeps the score tight through eight innings.
New York and Chicago split a day’s double header with two close contests. Both games featured strong pitching and only four runs scored, Lake pitching well after a wild start in the opener, while Keeler drove in one Chicago run and Hemphill delivered key plays for New York.
Boston tops St Louis 3 to 1 as four of six hits come in late innings off Powell. Steele throws a complete game, allowing scattered hits. Key plays include Thoney and Stone catches and a three-base hit by Nile. Williams and Wagner contribute, while Lord and Stahl add runs for Boston.
A fragmentary box score style item notes Hazes and Keaton with St. Louis players. Yowell records a single as a “Burst” on an error. Cimpires Mevara Hurst and O Loughlin appear, with a game time listed as E hour and minutes.
Detroit and Philadelphia split a twin bill in Philadelphia on August 28. Detroit took the first game 1 to 0 in 11 innings on Crawford's homer. Philadelphia cruised to a decisive win in the nightcap, pounding Willett and Mullin for a lopsided victory.
Pittsburg wins a 1 to 0 pitchers’ duel over Philadelphia as Leach’s double drives in Shannon for the lone run in the eighth. Leever and McQuillin star on the mound in a fielding showcase, with Pittsburg capitalizing on a late scoring chance to secure the victory.
The Boston Red Sox announce Jim McGuire has resigned as manager and Fred Lake will manage the rest of the season. President John J. Taylor expressed displeasure with McGuire’s results, noting discord and dictation hindered the Deacon. McGuire, who built a strong team despite pitching staff woes, departs amid rumors of personal friction with Taylor. Lake, a former Boston National player and two-year scout, will lead the club now.
Rockville defeated Gaithersburg 3 to 1 in a well played baseball game at Rockville fair. Julian Whiting pitched steady for Rockville allowing two hits. Douglass Diamond pitched for Gaithersburg and was wild. The crowd divided in sympathy as Rockville secured their win in the second meeting of the series.
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