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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1904
Page
8
Washington struggles at bat with a weak lineup and last place standing while Boston shifts ONeill to left field. Trade with Selbach split fan opinion but may spark development as Washington hunts for young talent to back a faltering pitching staff.
Ban Johnson, president of the American League, arrived in Washington for a brief stay to oversee Washington club affairs. He spent Saturday in New York on a swing through the eastern section of the circuit, and it was expected that significant developments benefiting the Senators would occur before his return to Chicago.
Cleveland defeated St Louis 3 to 2 in a listless ball game. Cleveland outhit St Louis 7 to 4 as Hemphill made a notable catch in the fifth inning. Attendance was 15,412 with Rhoades and Howell each pitching for their teams in a 1 hour 37 minute game.
Chicago opened with eleven hits against Mullin as Owen held Detroit scoreless. Attendance was listed as 8,800 with Chicago scoring none while Detroit pushed across runs. Players noted include Meintyre White Crawford and Lame among others in a lopsided Detroit win.
Eastern League saw Montread-Manitraal top Hachester 38 to 4 at Newark Jursey Ctty while Newark lost 4 to So. American Association Columbus beat Minneapoelis 7 4 at St Paul 2 Milwaukee led Loulasile 13 7 and Fudianapoliia 6. Southern League games at New Orleans New Qilewmy 9 Memphis. South Atlantic League Jacksonville tied Columbia Jacksonville.
Dr White rounds into form for the White Sox. Pitcher Claude Emiiott of the Reds joins the Giants. Lumley, the Californian, picked up by New Hanlon. Bradley Holmes and Dougherty top run-getters in the American League. Donohue out with a broken finger as Cleveland stumbles. Herman Long quips Toledo crowds would drive players crazy after a full season there. Townsend tops Harvard pitcher Clarkson in first pro game. South Atlantic League serves as farm for older leagues. McGraw short on pitching talent but faces Philadelphia Boston and Brooklyn. Cub Stricker remains in Philadelphia lineup. Petre Powers rejoins Cleveland after Nottingham term.
Paris July 3 W K Vanderbilt bay colt Bright won the Prix Reugny a steeplechase of one mile and one half furlongs Victory noted in Washington Poe Boyds Md July 3 a dance at Boyds Hall drew attendees from Boyds Germantown Darnestown Rockville Washington Frederick and Halti more Chaperones included Miss Lysight of Burdette and Mrs Lysight of New York with Washington guests Miss Patick Quinter Wood Bordla and Mr and Mrs Evans Moulton
Yale slumps to third after losses to Princeton and Harvard while Pennsylvania and Georgetown finish mid-pack. Four top teams lose key pitchers, altering potential outcomes. a final table shows all games won and lost. Harvard beat Yale to close the season, with Princeton, Yale, and Penn holding mixed records.
St Louis beat Chicago 19 to 2 with Pittsburg 2 Cincinnati 0. Upcoming games feature Chicago at Pittsburg and Cincinnati at St Louis, Brooklyn at Boston, Philadelphia at New York. NL standings list New York, St Louis, Chicago, Brooklyn, Cincinnati, Boston, Pittsburg, Philadelphia with varying records.
Cincinnati, Ohio July 3 Flaherty's triple over Dolan's head produced the only run as Hahn pitched brilliantly but his teammates failed to muster hits. Three runners were thrown out at the plate in the first four innings. Attendance 6,409. Pittsburg tied and took the lead late, with key plays at bat and on defense shaping the outcome.
Chicago was routed as St. Louis slammed 19 runs on 19 hits in a lopsided game. Lundgren struggled, surrendering 16 hits over seven innings, while Chicago's errors and scant support doomed the visitors in front of about 9,000 fans.
The final events of the Turners international competition were at the World's Fair grounds. Winners include Max Emerich who claimed multiple prizes in field and apparatus events, Julius Lenbart and William Weber among others, with placements across 10 events. A sensational note recalls a ball incident and Bucklen’s Arnica salve is advertised.
New York July 3 Frank Kramer the national champion bicycle rider won the five mile handicap at Manhattan Beach from a field of twenty three starters riding from scratch and also won the two mile event for professionals. The Bedell brothers John and Menius Bedell finished second and third in the five mile race. H F Bart won the amateur one mile from the 00 yard mark. Results list Kramer Bedell Monus Butler and others in professional events with times noted.
Special to The Washington Post reports a Cumberland Md dispatch detailing a Fort Seybert West Virginia safe robbery by skilled safe crackers. A deputy pursued suspects near Harrisonburg as one was captured for transport to wear Virginia. money and valuables were seized with a suspect naming Moyer.
The Danville tobacco market reports a very narrow week with prices holding firm while most crop is sold. Receipts rise slightly as some loads of lower grades come in. buyers remain active where offerings merit. Export concerns critique English tax on strip tobacco amid broad protests.
John Alexander, once running a saloon near the canal basin, was arrested Saturday night for selling liquor without a permit. His license renewal was held up by Judge Barney, with a hearing in Police Court slated for this morning.
storm damage across Clarkaburg and Lexington area as lightning smashes a doorway and corridor. a bystander killed, a stable severely damaged, and a chimney split at William Williams residence. Virginia Military Institute appoints tactical officers. another note reports Captain Floyd securing a contract for a Civil War historical novel.
Special to The Washington Test reports Raleigh July 3 progress toward a statewide liquor dealers organization. A Greensboro meeting July 12 aims to form a full body after Salisbury talks failed over policy on purchasing from illicit distilleries. Some dealers urge no such purchases to curb distillers and boost government enforcement.
Deputy Sheriff James Beavers and Bailiff Frank Green raided a Rockville gambling house around 2 am in Monkey Run. Officers arrested nine guests, seized poker chips cards dice and cash, and noted the place was operated by a man named Todd. Hearing scheduled Tuesday before Justice Brewer.
Special to The Washington on CharlottessiNe July 3 reports the University of Virginia sending a large delegation to the St Louis exposition. Virginia Building displays include portraits of Lee Cal Jefferson Stuart Cabral Poe and Minor plus busts of Jefferson Poe and John Minor. The athletic section showcases Virginia teams from 1884 to HAH with trophies, and a banner details totals in baseball and football.
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