Washington Nationals Lead in Tight Baseball Race
Washington's recent strong showings and solid pitching depth put the Nationals atop the circuit's second division as they seek a high finish. Jimmy McAleer's improving management and a young, fast ball club, led by Walter Johnson and Ainsmith, bolster a possible world series run with Detroit looming next.
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New ruling on waivers tightens baseball rule changes
Cincinnati notes that the National Baseball Commission suspended part of rule 35 for one year to allow major league clubs to request waivers on purchased minor league players and other desired releases. Separate item covers New York and Chicago Gaelic hurlers ending in a 5 to 5 tie at Gaelic Park. Additional Tristate League results list scores for York Reading Johnstown Trenton Williamsport and Harrisburg Williamsport games.
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Nationals Again Double Winners Over Browns
Nationals sweep two games from the St. Louis Browns in St. Louis, adding to their lead over the Naps. Gray and Hall opened with a 4 0 shutout as Schaefer starred defensively with five double plays. In game two Reisling and Ray allowed only one run as Washington won on one hit and three walks. Wallace led the Browns with strong batting while Washington outfielded the visitors in both contests.
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Trio of double plays highlights first victory in doubleheader
In a 10 to 3 win over Chicago, Washington's Hall and Schaefer starred with multiple double plays and a .382 day for Schaefer. Gray settled after early trouble, while Washington basked in strong fielding to thwart St Louis threats and secure the opener.
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Red Sox Stun White Sox In Ninth Inning Rally
In a high tension Detroit double header the Browns overpower Washington with a late four run burst to pull within one, then a seventh inning rally sparks a wild finish. Schaefer’s stellar eighth inning catch and Hartzell’s late drives highlight the game as St. Louis battles back and Lake steadies for the win.
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Rockville Rackets Best In Intertown Tennis Meet
Rockville defeated Gaithersburg at Montgomery Country Club in a sweep winning all matches. Randulph Mason beat Dontee Thompson 6 1 6 2 along with Henderson over Etchison 6 2 6 3 and Talbott over Broome 5 7 6 3 6 0 plus Peeing over Etchison 0 6 0. Henderson and Mason won doubles over Etchison Thompson 6 2 6 3 and Talbott Whiting beat Bates Etchison Broome 16 3 6 4. Rockville has won every contest so far by defeating Head Sandy Spring Washington Grove and Gaithersburg.
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Football Coaches to Confer at Virginia September Third
Charlottesville Va August 29 University of Virginia football rules committee member Dr William A Lambeth will host a conference September 3 at the university to discuss rule changes and plan an offensive and defensive program for the season Attending coaches include Johnnie Neff of South Carolina Billie Gloth at Virginia Military Institute Rice Warren athletic director Randolph Macon and Dr Charles Crawford coach of Virginia.
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Tigers Outplay the Athletics in Detroit Victory
Detroit defeated Philadelphia 7 to 4 to open the series as Krause held the A’s to three innings before Detroit rallied. Bush and Moriarty stole two bases apiece, Moriarty also nabbed home, while Delahanty Cobb and Jones led Detroit with runs and hits amid a crowded ballpark crowd.
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Baseball Standings and Scores From Yesterday
American League standings show Philadelphia at 81 while Washington sits at 65 and St Louis at 60. Detroit and Chicago of the league trail, with New York and Boston also noted. games today include St Louis at Washington and Cleveland at New York. In the National League, Chicago and New York lead, with yesterday's results listing New York 4, Pittsburg 2. Brooklyn 4, Chicago 2. and Philadelphia 5, Cincinnati 3 among others. Ainsmith started as Beckendorf sat, Lelivelt pinch hit, Elberfeld drew a walk bringing in the deciding run in the late innings.
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Ogden to Host Twenty Day Racing Meet
Richard Dwyer the California horseman has leased the Ogden half mile track and will open a twenty day meeting on September 23. Arizona and Montana horsemen with their strings are expected to attend as the Utah Jockey Club canceled a fall meeting at Buena Vista due to a city ordinance prohibiting pool selling and bookmaking within Ogden.
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Ten Huck Beats Riley In 3 Mile Lake Race
James A. Ten Huck, Syracuse University crew coach, defeated James H. Riley of Saratoga in a 3 mile sculling race on Lake Lonely. Both over 60, Ten Huck won in 23 minutes 13 seconds in a strong finish.
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Drucke twirls fine ball as Giants win doubleheader in Pirates
New York blasts Pittsburgh in a twin bill 2 to 1 and 8 to 1 at Pittsburg. Drucke strikes out ten in the opener and is invincible in key moments. In the nightcap the Giants hold the Pirates to two third-base reachables until a ninth-inning rally.
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Reds and Doves Play Tie in Eight Inning Stormy Game
Cincinnati and Boston battled to a 3 to 3 tie after eight innings as darkness halted play. Mitchell collected two triples and two singles in four at bats, with notable contributions from Bescher Sharpe and Shean. Boston led injuries and errors but Cincinnati rallied, leaving the game tied with tense late action and solid fielding.
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Cubs and Phillies Split in Mutual Doubleheader
Chicago and Philadelphia split a twin bill with Chicago winning 6 to 5 in eleven, then falling 9 to 4 as darkness halted the eighth inning. Scoring featured Evers, Steinfeldt, Zimmerman, and Magee for Chicago, with Knabe, Magee, and Moran contributing for Philadelphia amid a rain of hits and errors.
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Cardinals Easy Winners In Brooklyn Opener
St Louis beat Brooklyn 8 to 4 in the first game of the series in St Louis Aug 2 with Huggins Ellis Mowrey Bresnahan and Lennox among the scorers. Willis allowed seven hits over seven innings while Bell pitched the seventh for two runs. Brooklyn gathered seven left on base as Daubert Smith and Oakes contributed.
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Minor League Results Across Several Leagues
In Lynn and Haverhill the Brockton and Fall River games produced losses for Brockton and a late-innings finish in Haverhill. Worcester edged Lowell in eleven. Lawrence beat New Bedford as Bridgeport split with New Britain. Northampton topped Springfield as Carolina League matched Greenville and Greensboro, while Anderson beat Winston-Salem. Toronto shut out Providence, Montreal crushed Baltimore, Buffalo defeated Newark, and Rochester beat Jersey City. In the Eastern League, Toronto 3 0 Providence with Montreal 8 over Baltimore, and Buffalo 9 Newark. Southern League saw New Orleans over Atlanta 1, Birmingham over Memphis, Montgomery 5 Chattanooga 0, and Mobile 0 Nashville 0 in 12 innings. New York State League results included Elmira 3 Troy 1 and Albany 7, Wilkes-Barre 4 Utica 3. Southeastern League features Knoxville 1 Asheville 6 and Morristown 1 over Garden City.
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