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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1911
Page
12
In a Cleveland setback analysis, Johnson carries Washington with two strong showings, while Detroit’s series opener exposes vulnerabilities. The piece tracks current NL pennant race dynamics, weather effects on makeups, and reactions to umpires and management amid a rough Washington season.
Cleveland observers recount Walter Johnson throwing 72 balls in a complete nine inning outing. He retired 27 batters with 3 left and 1 scoring, while Mathewson’s recent record is deemed less exceptional by scorers.
Boston and Chicago are tied with seven wins each as eight games remain. Henrikson, the Red Sox recruit, was involved in a recent collision and may develop pleurisy or pneumonia, but no other complications are likely according to Dr. J H Blair. Reading and Bil Coughlin's club lead. a dramatic mathemetical chance to beat them remains unlikely.
Washington Nationals beat Cleveland Naps 2 to 1 in a pitchers duel. Walter Johnson struck out ten, allowed four hits, and tossed only 15 balls that were not strikes. Easterly pinch hit a ninth inning home run over the 45 foot screen for the game’s deciding run. Kaler pitched well for Cleveland with nine strikeouts, and Neal Ball muffed a foul in the fifth that could have changed the outcome.
National baseball commission reversed a national board ruling, ordering Youngstown to pay E. C. Moyer 65 dollars for withheld salary while with Youngstown club in the Ohio and Pennsylvania League. Moyer now plays for Newcastle in the same league and formerly with Washington.
National League standings and results show New York seven to six over Philadelphia. St Louis defeated Chicago and Cincinnati, with other scores noted for Pittsburgh and Brooklyn. Dull reporting reflects late season schedule with games at Philadelphia and Chicago.
Philadelphia August 29 Horace Fogel rebutts rumors that Philadelphia club ownership rests with Chicago’s Charles Webb Murphy and vows no change at the helm. He accuses Dreyfuss Clarke Locke of opposition and asserts the team will win the pennant under his continued control next season.
In Detroit September, Crawford doubled with bases full in the eleventh, scoring Tutweiler and Lathers to lift the Tigers 18 to 9 over Philadelphia. Coombs homered for Philly in a hard fought extra frame, Collins injured by a line drive, nose bruised but not broken, game time just over two hours.
Joe Jeannette the Hoboken heavyweight outboxed Porky Flynn of Boston over ten rounds at the Fairmount Athletic Club under the new boxing law. Jeannette was clever but lacked the speed and strength he once showed, and Flynn’s left hand injury limited his effectiveness. The crowd, smaller under the altered rules, sought a knockout but saw a fast paced, evenly contested bout with Jeannette pressing the action late while Flynn defended and tired.
Rochester reports a Chicago scout shadowing Charlie Schmidt at Bell Ringers HQ as clubs chase Orioles stars Morris Rath Bob Gantt Mickey Corcoran Jimmy Walsh and Jimmy Dygert. Cincinnati Cleveland Detroit and others seek the talent with talks of big prices and potential drafts looming for the AL race. Dygert draws wide interest from managers amid lingering trade chatter.
New York reports Scotland’s George Duncan will debut in America at Deal Golf and Country Club on Libor Day September 4. Plans include a ball contest with Duncan and a Deal pro against J. F. Shanter Jr. and Willie Norton, while Duncan visits with Col. George Harver. The club aims to improve its 18 hole course and attract more high profile events.
Aug 29 report from Cleveland describes a tight Nationals loss to the Naps. McBride, Morgan, and Jackson shine in fielding while Henry leads Washington with two hits and a run. Johnson strikes out thrice, Kaler yields few runs as Washington trails 11 to 1 in the series.
Terre Haute reporter notes that Jack Somersott, previously with Washington, has been sold to the Newark club of the Eastern League. He will report immediately as first baseman, with Angus Grant stepping in as Terre Haute manager and taking charge at Wheeling, West Virginia, on Wednesday.
Oakes made a jumping one hand catch to rob Merkle of a drive as the Giants, aided by twelve walks issued by Cardinals pitchers, fall short in a soggy game. Umpire Johnstone cleared fourteen visiting players from the benches in the sixth. St Louis leads early, New York erupts late with a 7 to 8 final score after a tense, error-prone contest.
Philadelphia defeated Chicago 5 to 3 in a rain affected contest. Chalmers kept the Cubs’ hits scattered after the first inning while the Phillies backed by timely hitting and Chicago errors won. Dooin watched from the clubhouse, his first game back since breaking his leg.
Special to The Washington Post. In St Louis two Union Printers' National Baseball League games were played. New York beat Indianapolis 4 to 2, while St Louis defeated Boston 12 to 3. Errors decided crucial moments as the winners dominated. Pittsburgh Indianapolis and Boston are eliminated from the race. Washington is favored this season and opens against Denver while Philadelphia faces Chicago tomorrow.
Chicago August 20 Charles A Comiskey president of the Chicago Americans was yesterday elected president of the Chicago Bowling Tournament Company which will run the tournament of the American Bowling Congress to be held there March 2 to 9 The move places Comiskey at the helm of the organizing body for the forthcoming event in Chicago.
Chicago defeats Boston 3 0 in the final game of the farewell series. Scott allowed five hits while Wood yielded seven. Bodie made a one hand running catch as a highlight.
New York tops St. Louis 7 to 4 for a third straight win after Mitchell faltered in the ninth. Ragged St. Louis fielding aided the comeback as the visitors built a lead before holding on. George pitched for New York with Vaughn starting for St. Louis. key hits included Hartzell and Chase driving in runs.
Detroit August 2 Hugh Jennings indicated scant hope for this season and ordered an entire new pitching staff. Recent acquisitions must join the team for immediate work. Baumann on second, Tutweller debuting, Donovan fading, Mullins weak this year, Willett disappointing, Summers slowed by last winter illness.
The managers of Packey McFarland and Ad Wolgast agreed after a lengthy conference that the September 15 bout in Milwaukee will be for 10 rounds. The decision follows the Chicago managers reversal on canceling the planned St Louis match with Kelly, clearing the last obstacle from the boxers’ perspective.
Reports from multiple leagues show Rochester and Montreal hosting doubleheaders with uneven results. Baltimore split with Rochester, Buffalo outpaced Jersey City, and Toronto swept Newark as Montreal and Providence traded wins. Unclear text mentions Roanoke Richmond tied, Danville Lynchburg, Petersburg Norfolk, and Topeka Denver in various results with possible misreads.
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