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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1914
Page
13
A compendium of baseball observations highlights players such as Bush and Shafer, with emphasis on defensive prowess and fielding range. Mentions Cardenas, Mathewson, and Johnson, plus team shifts in the Giants, Reds, Braves, and Tigers as pennant races unfold across leagues.
In a four game set at Georgia Avenue grounds, manager Callahan seeks a starter between Cleotte and Wolfgang as White Sox unveil Wolfe in right field, Demmitt shifts to center, and Vitally tense negotiations foretell a lineup shakeup. Nationals aim to rebound after a rain-slowed drift into Cleveland later season.
Washington player Gore reaches the semifinal by defeating Hugus of Wheeling Va 6 4, 6 3. Gore and Treanor, both from Washington, were eliminated in doubles after beating McKinler and De Grange 6 2 6 4 before losing to Beatty and Hugus 4 6 4 5.
Rain halted the Lake Erie circuit program in Fairmont West Virginia as three races began but could not be finished due to a heavy track. Tomorrow will see completion. Prince Ingomar led two heats in the 24 trot, Flower Direct won a heat of the free for all pace, and Queen Abbess claimed the sole heat of the 219 pace.
Dohnite plans have been made for the international automobile road races in Corona California on Thanksgiving day. Purses amounting to 17000 will be offered in the 200 and 20 mile races over the 3 mile boulevard course.
Danville Aug 2 Arthur Quiesser formerly with Danville and Springfield Three f clubs was appointed as an umpire in the Federal League. He will start near Monday and work the St Louis Kansas City series opening the new assignment.
Nashville reports Boland the Nashville Southern Association pitcher has been sold to the Detroit Americans. The announced price is said to be $0 and he is expected to report to Detroit in September. A separate note mentions Kiel fleet expectations and the selection of new members for a German class.
Washington plays Cleveland in a sports recap with scoreline clues. The brief item notes four teams Chicago Philadelphia New York in play or standings context. No further details given.
In the sixth round of the all comers national Iowa tennis championship in singles, Billa Fette rrell of San Francisco KR Norris Williams 2d of Philadelphia William J Clothier of Philadelphia and Maurice B McLoughlin of San Francisco reached the semifinals. Williams Behr, Clothier, and McLoughlin advanced in straight sets while McLoughlin needed an extra set against Clarence Griffin.
Losers from Athletics side trail in a sixth inning with two on base when rain interrupts play. The White Sox hold the late edge as weather suspends action in a tight ballgame.
Mrs Hammond of Indianapolis defeated Mrs Colburn of Glenview 5 up and 3 to play to claim the women Western championship at Hinsdale Golf Club amid driving rain. Hammond, the first woman outside Chicago district to win the title, had previously eliminated Miss TP G Jones of Memphis and Mrs G F Henneberry of Glenview en route to the final.
New York defeated Cleveland 9 to 1 as Leverenz exited in the first inning after four runs scored. Nanamaker opened the frame with a single in a drizzly game featuring Cree and C as standout batters. The New York lineup tallied runs on hits and errors, with key contributions from Mullen Peckinpaugh and Cree, while Boston and Detroit results are briefly noted in play-by-play lines.
The listing details multiple races with entries across purses from 30 to 800, naming horses such as Ratigan Hearan Madges, Bello, Tembeql, Windy WeGor, and Isabell Gagne. It lists riders, owners, and weights, noting ages and handicaps for each race as the card unfolds through nine events.
In the sixth inning Buffalo capitalized on a wild throw to take the deciding run and win 2 to 1, clinching the third game of the series against Brooklyn. Moran held Brooklyn to five hits and struck out nine, with Bartorise Moran and Blair Mexweil on the mound for Buffalo.
Ninth Street hopes to meet the Alco Club of Richmond for a two game amateur intercity championship, weather conditions may force postponement and delay entrainment until Richmond’s advice is received. The lineup includes Cheney Kelley Carrico Madigan Von Merbulis Giovannetti Salb Kerper Broome Rountree Harris King Marceron Steele Pee Milton Broome Jravnt and Mereiland.
Spectators in Bangor Maine filled scorecards similar to baseball style sheets at a boxing event. They deposited cards in a box as they left the clubhouse and officials later reviewed them for decisions. The system let fans effectively decide winners alongside the ring arbiter in the state.
George Carpentier now serves in the French army for four years with pay around $240 annually or 57 cents a day. His goal remains the world light heavyweight title and a $1,000,000 fortune, with a growing bank balance and plans for bouts in England and France. The war halted his ascent as he joined the aircraft squadron.
Compact summary of scattered minor league games listing teams such as Toronto Newark Kansas City Indianapolis Milwaukee and Montgomery Memphis Columbus and others with mixed results. Scores indicate several near daily fixtures across International League Southern Association New York State League and others with varying outcomes and standings.
Readable fragments describe a horse race card at Saratoga with Winans Polish slated for the Classic Futurity Stakes. The text lists multiple races, Purse amounts, participants, owners and jockeys, along with results cues and scattered race details across several events.
Race by race results from Saratoga include live odds, horse names, jockeys, and times across the program. Notable performances include top finishes in the opening sprint and the long distance events, with several horses earning place and show positions and tracking times noted for each race.
A dense clipping covers horse races and related results with many names, places, and numbers. It lists competitors, owners, and officials across several tracks including references to Irving, Hampton, and Abbotsford events, with times, purses, and placements. The piece ends noting anticipated attendance by Governors May, Atterd, and others at an Indiana football game in Champaign.
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