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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1916
Page
13
Nationals pitcher Boehling outpitched Browns lefty Wetmin, allowing two runs in a tense late game. Williams and Boehling provided the offense as Griffiths’ club withstood an early Browns push, securing a 2 to 1 victory.
Barry hammered the first pitch of the ninth into deep left for a homer and scored on a Scott run to tilt a close game. Boston had held a late lead when Speiker doubled in a run, but Houston pulled ahead in a chaotic late inning.
The Aggies secured a victory over the Navy lineup with a standout pitching effort by Isaac, who limited runs and helped seal the win. Key plays came from bats for a decisive early lead, boosting confidence for the team.
Philadelphia July 6 Detroit easily defeated Philadelphia here today 9 to 4. Cobb contributed two infield hits stole three bases scored three runs and made a remarkable one handed catch. Detroits pitchers were effective after a rocky start and the Tigers pulled away in the later innings to secure the win.
Nationals manager Griffith is reinstated after a near melee at the ball yard. Turner Barber to left field on regular duty as Williams starts at first. John Henry again proves a dangerous hitter as the Nationals stagger through lefthanded bats.
In a high scoring game at Pittsburgh, New York Giants defeated the Pirates 12 to 8. The contest featured heavy hitting with 19 hits for New York and 14 for Pittsburgh, and included errors and late scoring.
The American League table shows New York leading with 42 wins and 27 losses, followed by Washington, Cleveland, Detroit, Boston, St Louis, Chicago, and Philadelphia with varying records. Yesterday’s results included Washington 2 Detroit 1 and St Louis 1 Philadelphia 3, among others.
New York celebrated a comeback from a 3-0 deficit to beat Chicago 4 to 3. The Yankees tied the game in the third and won in the seventh when Gedeon opened with a single and scored on Nanamaker’s double. Right-hander Thelen earned his eighth win, with Weaver, Colley, and others contributing.
A rumor claims Boston Braves owner Walter Hapwood may sell to James F B Gaffney, former Braves owner. Hapwood calls the report news to me and says he has heard of no sale. If true, Gaffney would return to control as the Haughton group reportedly negotiates terms and the season winds down.
Indianapolis Indians management faced interest from Cleveland slugger James Dunn who watched local players today and asked price quotes for pitchers Carter and Aldridge and outfielder Kelly. Manager Hendricks planned talks with James McGill before any sale negotiations, while Washington Post reported a 8 to 7 defeat in division play.
New York July 6 veteran boxing writer notes Dillon’s plan to defeat leading heavies up to James J. Willard, outlining Moran Morris and Morris Willard rivals, Moran Savage bouts, Willard’s weight concerns, and Denver Wolgast versus Freddy Welsh foul controversy after a disputed stoppage.
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