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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1904
Page
34
The proposed six round fight between Damen J. Corbett and Philadelphia Jack O'Brien, set for September 7, is canceled by the Tuxedo Athletic Club management. Mayor Weaver told promoters he would not permit the contest to take place, ending plans in Philadelphia.
At Niagara-on-the-Lake Ontario the All-Canadian tennis cup saw Paterson beat Burns 4 8 6 3 and Kirkover win the final handicap. The all comers final featured Robert Leroy and A E Bell with Bell claiming victory after five deuce sets. The Treasury Department Club triumphed 12 to 1 at Seminary Hill while amateur star Webster shone. In golf Niagara golf club open play saw Boomer of New York win low net. George J Gould bought Heath Baronet bulldog for 5000 dollars per Daily Mail.
Excursion plans for District of Catum Pa carpenters include River View Labor Day events with back and yard races, tug of war, baseball contests, prize items, dancing music by bands, and a safety committee. Treasure from Australia report follows with 350000 pounds aboard Sierra. Dr Kine's New Life Pills advertised as constipation cure.
Washington belted Glade for five hits as Hills crew built a 7-2 victory over Cleveland. Hughes held Browns to one hit after fifth, ONeill and Hill drove runs, Cassidy and McCormick key plays, Donovan and Kittredge delivered timely hits, and Washingtons defense sparkled in a fast eight inning affair.
Report describes a string of in game events including McCormick robbing Moran of Texan Leaguer, Kittredge speed to first on bunt hits, Hill's wasted run on a steal, and Heidrick wallop plays. Umpire King voices concerns as players clash during a rough, sunlit doubleheader.
Philadelphia defeats Chicago 9 2 with four of six hits in one inning. Attendance 8 320. Notable players: G Davis McFarland M Cross and Seybold among Chicago hitters. Altrock and Waddell pitched. Game lasted 1 hour 30 minutes with two umpires Sheridan and Connolly.
New York fell to second place as Cleveland defeated them. Bay and Ganzel collided early, causing a pause. Highlights include two base hits by Conray and Bemis, and a stolen base by Eberfeld.
Boston won 4 to 1 over Cincinnati then 4 to 0 over Detroit as Dineen delivered the lone ninth inning hit. Kilian’s wild pitches aided Ferris who reached on a walk. Attendance was 7,175. Cincinnati game featured superior hitting totals and a late rally, with Gaston on the mound for Cincinnati and Walker for Boston.
Chicago with 900 attendance outlasted Philadelphia 4 to 0 in a tight NL game. Weimer faced Sparks in a one run game through eight innings before Chicago broke through on two singles a sacrifice and two miscues. Tinker stole a base and Casey Evers were credited with the only notable hits as errors mounted against Philadelphia.
National League results show Chicago defeated Philadelphia 2 0 New York beat St Louis 2 1 Pittsburg 11 Brooklyn 7 in a high scoring game Boston 3 defeated by Pittsburg 3 2 Brooklyn and Chicago schedule next games Brooklyn at Chicago New York at Cincinnati Philadelphia at St Louis and Boston at Pittsburg standings list BL 82 717 St Louis 60 68 44 .607 Boston 43 67 47 .87 Brooklyn 546 .586 Philadelphia
New York defeats St Louis 2 to 1 to sweep the series as Ames pitches brilliantly. McGraw ejected after clash with Umpire Zimmer. Attendance 2,100. Line score shows New York with key hits by Farrell and Dabler.
Pittsburg defeats Brooklyn in two tightly contested games in Pittsburg. The first game features Leever’s late meltdown, Leever giving up five runs after two outs in the ninth, with Ritchey, Sheckard, and Ritchey providing key hits. The second game goes to extra innings with Beaumont driving in the decisive run on a three bagger, followed by a pair of RBI singles from Ritchay and Wagner, as Pittsburg prevails 4-2 and 7-2. Attendance 4,180.
Fourth Presbyterians lead the Church League and St Stephen's Institute winners of the Capital City championship will join the open field and track meet at Georgetown Field Labor Day to benefit the university boathouse site fund. The game follows a presidents meeting with Brown and Provost and Aquatica Zappone as organizers. A championship cup will be offered as the permanent trophy to the winning team.
Amateur baseball note announces the Dumbartons will face Falls Church on Georgetown Wield tomorrow afternoon at 4 45. The Athletic Stars are asked to send their addresses to Joseph Draley of 41 Morris Street Northeast. The Clippers defeated the Terrors 11 to 16 in a Play Ground League game at Monument Grounds yesterday.
About 1,500 fans watched the Kismets and Unions battle into darkness with no decisive score. Unions took early advantage on miscues and balls, while Kismets rallied with runs in the second third and fifth. Burlingame fanned the final two batters as conditions forced an incomplete contest.
Parker Bridget Co promotes a clearance at 9th and Pennsylvania Avenue highlighting two piece suits in homespun and wool crash with prices cut from 20 to 10 dollars. The ad promises value and lasting patronage, urging shoppers to acquaint themselves with Parker Bridget cloth ing and its merits during favorable conditions. Also contains a baseball box score with Ashley Burlingame trades and a 1 hour 5 minute game, umpire Parsons.
Standings show St Stephen's Institute 28 and Turner Athletic Club 23 with Garratt Institute at 24. Georgetown College Field hosts a 5 o'clock match between Turner Athletic Club and St Stephen's Institute. Other clubs include Baz Turner Athletic Club and Library of Congress.
Gonzaga defeated Turner Athletic Club 4 to 2 at Georgetown Field. Gonzaga broke the scoreless until the fourth with Brown’s base hit, Mattingly’s three-base drive, and further runs on misplays and wild pitches. Cantwell pitched well for Gonzaga while Turner’s defense struggled, with notable plays by Babson, Torney, and Oates.
In the Junior Sunday-school League Epiphany and Kendall tied nine to nine after a tight contest with heavy batting and clean defense. Limebach’s eighth inning throw prevented a late force at second, keeping the game tied and forcing a call after the eighth inning under the day’s schedule.
Mary Josephine Berg of Floyd Knobs Indiana says after 82 years of asthma she was cured and can do her own work. A seven year old boy improved quickly after use, with doctors failing previously. Mrs D C Harris of Elbow Point Virginia notes availability and price at six cents and one dollar.
Sunday School League standings show Mt. PL Meth with 29 wins and 4 losses, 873 percentage, Mt Pi Cong 22 11 at .867, St. Albans 4 27, 129. Wednesday game notes reference Gunton at Fourteenth Street and Lydocker Venue for an upcoming match.
Gunton Presbyterian champions defeat Fourth 8 to 6 on Mount Pleasant grounds. Seay pitched a gem, holding the Fourth boys to few hits until the seventh. Speakman belted a home run, Bielaski and Magotin each doubled, and Wardman, King, and Atchinson contributed to the late scoring rally as Gunton seals last year’s title with a win that ends Mount Pleasant’s title hopes.
The draft season opens Thursday and teams hedge for doubleheaders or extra innings. White Sox lineup struggles with hitters under .300 while Heydan von Indianapolis emerges as top catching target. Giants rest starters, Pirates eye pennant, and salaries, transfers, and minor league moves color a turbulent season.
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