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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1910
Page
13
A compact analysis of Jeffries Johnson era boxing, training gaps, and public reaction. Johnson's age and fitness compared to rivals, prospects for future title bouts abroad, and the role of fight pictures amid racial tensions. Includes Athletics win over Nationals with Johnson pitching and Hauser’s clutch hitting.
Washington pitcher Johnson matched the Athletics as Hauser and Baker starred on offense. Hartsel and Oldring produced moments, while Collins and Hauser sparked late rallies. The game ended with Washington lowing in a 23-inning stretch, marked by misplays and close calls, and a stubborn defense from both sides.
Chicago and St. Louis battled to a 6 to 5 extra innings win for St. Louis after a late Chicago rally. The Browns broke through in the tenth with a sacrifice score aided by two clean hits, while Petty and Lake held the Sox in check late. Batter details show a tense, wide-ranging midseason tilt with notable performances from Griggs Sullivan and Hofman.
Detroit edged Cleveland 5 to 2 as southpaw Willett fanned nine in under six innings and escaped a bases loaded jam in the ninth. Cobb and Moriarty led Detroit with key hits, while Cleveland failed to capitalize after scoring single runs earlier. Ensuing miscues and strong defense sealed Detroit’s win despite late Cleveland threats.
New York edges Boston 3 to 2 as Warhop outpitches Hull. A fifth inning error by Speaker allows Gardner to score the winning run. Sensational catches by Chase and Laporte highlight the contest.
Cincinnati rallied for three runs in the ninth inning to beat St Louis 5 to 3. Willis faltered in relief as four hits and a sacrifice fly produced the decisive runs. Huggins, Kenetchy, Evans, Bescher, Hobm... (text trimmed to fit the summary)
Philadelphia defeats Brooklyn 3 to 2 at home. Doolan shines with glove and bat. Notable events include a bases loaded double play ending the game, several scoring hits by Dalton Daubert and Knabe, and a strong pitching effort from Scanlon and Foxon. Umpires were ODay and Brennan. Time of game about hours and minutes.
Boston executes timely hitting while New York errors help fuel an 8 to 4 win. Beck hits a towering home run in the Bee era recap as Boston improves, with Merkle Devlin and Wilson among the culprits for New York. Marmon Auto Team Named for Indy Grand Prize race plans revealed by Marmon manager.
The national baseball commission ruled pitcher W. A. Foxen of the Philadelphia National League club ineligible until he settles a salary claim advanced by the Jersey City club when he played for them. Foxen did not respond when called to answer, and Jersey City received their award by default.
Pittsburgs were outplayed as Miller and Tinker injured their ankles and Dowd debuted for Holy Cross alum Dowd. Chicago jumped ahead with early runs and held on for an 11 to 3 victory in a two hour six minute game.
The 24th Southern Lawn Tennis Association championship opened at East Lake Atlanta. play in men s singles nears third round with many one sided results. Survivors in second round include Middlebrooks Phelps Winston Smith Thornton Merrill Hall Glover Whitehead Craigin Grant Doyle. First round doubles leaders Thornton Grant Whitehead Winston Smith Howell Doyle Adair Mansfield.
Melvin Sheppard defeated a field of top American middle distance runners to win the 500 yard special at Celtic Park, matching the world mark of 6.745 seconds. W J Hayes led early but Sheppard surged in the final yards to nail the tape by inches.
Summary of scores from American Association, New York State, Virginia State, South Atlantic, Carolina, Tri State, Eastern, Southern, Eastern Carolina, Southeastern, Connecticut, and New England leagues. Several games postponed or rain ruined. Key results include Albany 2 Elmira 0, Baltimore 15 Providence 3, Buffalo 5 Toronto 2, Greensboro 1 Greenville 5, Lawrence 8 Brockton 4, and Newark 7 Jersey City 4.
Packey McFarland, the American lightweight, has hired California fighter Britt as his new manager after Britt announced retirement from the English scene. Britt will handle McFarland affairs and told Freddie Welsh a return bout must be at the National Sporting Club in London. He also rejects a Mountain Ash venue proposed by Welsh.
Jim Prokos the Greek wrestler in Washington accepts an offer from Baltimore’s Shea Link to throw him twice in an hour for $100 a match, provided Link posts funds through a responsible party in Washington before any bout. Prokos, lighter but confident, can be found at 808 Twelfth Street NW and will begin work once money is secured. Cape Charles harness events report a fast track matinee with good field and times. Sparks, veteran pitcher, heads to Louisville after securing deal with Pitcher Frank Sparks.
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