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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1919
Page
14
Williams hurled a strong game for Chicago as the White Sox opened an early lead and held on to defeat Detroit 4 to 1. Key hits from Felsch and Williams fueled the offense while Leonard took the loss for Detroit.
Mike Menosky belted a homer in the fourth inning to lift the Griffins to a 3 1 victory over the Yankees at the Polo Grounds. Milan opened the rally with a triple, Rice added an infield hit, and Menosky followed with a sharp shot to right as the Nationals’ starter Russell struggled. The Yankees only tally came on Pipp and Pratt doubles later, with Johnson fanning Wicklund in a key eighth. The Griffs, aided by strong defense and timely hitting, held on for the win in a low scoring affair.
Cincinnati moved into first place in the National League by sweeping a doubleheader from Pittsburgh with scores 8 to 1 and 2 to 0. Salice and Rudher combined in a strong pitching effort, Rudher earning his eighth straight win as Cincinnati shut out the Pirates. The second game ended early to let the team catch a train for Boston.
Earl Smith Williams and Severeid sparked St Louis with seven of the locals nine hits and all the runs as the Browns beat Cleveland 6 to 3. Two-base hits by ONeill and Smith and a home run by Elmer Smith led the scoring in a game noted for timely hitting and fielding errors.
Mays wildness helps Chicago Cubs edge St Louis 4 to 3 today on four hits. Visiting pitcher walks in tying run in eighth and then throws a wild pitch for the winning counter as Chicago takes the game.
New York reports Jack Dempsey plans multiple defenses within the year, with manager Jack Kearns predicting two fights ahead. Opinion splits on whether the heavyweight champion will face Carpentier or avoid risky bouts while ruling Willard’s era.
Roger Peckinpaugh arms the Yankees with clutch hitting at Polo Grounds as New York takes a lead in the American League pennant race. His twenty seventh straight game with a hit keeps him near the .300 mark and crowds roar at every timely infield hit.
J Hinkson Edwards defeated Edward Beale of Central High School 6 3 6 3 to win the District of Columbia junior tennis title at the Racquet Club. The final rounds and doubles champions from Montrose Park were highlighted as Edwards earned the right to compete at Forest Hills in August.
Johnson pitched a fine game for the Nationals on July 6 at New York, tightening up in the pinches and stifling the Yankees who offered little against him. Peckinpaugh added a third inning single, a fluky hit when Janvrin and Vick mishandled the ball. Leonard sparked hosts early, Wickland prevented a homer with a running ninth inning catch, and Shanks helped secure a key second base out.
MLB standings show American League teams including Boston Cleveland and Washington with varied win totals and losses. National League leaders Cincinnati and Brooklyn posted recent results with Chicago and St Louis games noted. Today’s schedule lists Washington at New York Philadelphia at Boston and St Louis at Pittsburgh.
Toledo reports referee Olle Pecord ruled Jess Willard was knocked out in the third round of the heavyweight title bout with Jack Dempsey. Pecord said the fight ended after the third when the bell rang for the fourth, though Willard’s corner did not throw in the towel. Tex Rickard sought Pecord’s official ruling amid telegram inquiries on a knockout call.
The German derby for three year olds was won by Gibraltar ridden by Kaiser over the 2400 mile track in 2 33 1 3 the fastest derby time in fifteen years. The outsider beat a crack field of 12 to win despite a prior small race loss.
Prize fighter Pedlar Palmer was stabbed in the back three times yesterday in Bow road by an unknown assailant who escaped. His condition is described as serious. Corinthian Athletic Club defeated Marlboro Athletic Club in Silver Spring with timely hitting by E. Simon and R. Rupple sealing the fourth straight win for the Corinthians.
A detailed list of race entries across six events at Aqueduct including horses such as Home maid Applejack YW Osgood Mas Karma and Nightstick in the first race. Second race features Go mile and a sixteenth with Malire Alma B King John Harwood I Goaler and Mountain R. T in the field. Third race presents one mile and a sixteenth with Belle Mahone Ticket African Arrow Gamecock Marchesa II Daddy's Choice Snapdragon II Kilts Lord Herbert Frederick the Great and Demons Hon. Fourth race runs one mile with Lending Star Chasseur Thonflerclap Mlairgowrie Duchess Lace Natural Bridge and others. Sixth race covers six furlongs including Teacher's Pet Le Glorieux Furlough Ace of Aves Captain Alcock Anzac American Box Gladiator Sir Char ence Midian Haxtern Glow La Ramblee and pointer. Y Werther noted as clear with track conditions reported.
Clayton and Beeler push jitney style one entrance cars as a solution for Washington Railway and Electric Company. One man operation cuts costs and may rival open road jitneys, with a potential 1 to 6 cent fare plan debated and an eventual public utility decision pending valuation.
The National Wholesale Grocers Association plans to ask the Interstate Commerce Commission to repeal tariffs they say let packers expand influence beyond meat products. They warn packers use expedited service and tariff changes to load fresh meat cars with other foods, promising delivery within a day while grocers face longer transit times.
Winchester reports two ceremonies with church officiants. Charles F Kneeling and Misa Frances B Cline wed in Washington on July 3. the bride is daughter of the late Mrs Mary Cline formerly of Leenburg, Virginia. Also Miss Mrydle Lyon married to TLonnie L Lynch at a Friday home ceremony officiated by Rev J C Helland.
The body of Dr. Walter Keene Wilking, convicted of his wife's murder and who died by his own hand in the county jail, was cremated here Saturday. Mrs. Mary S. Stacey of Brooklyn paid the cremation expenses after following the trial and believing Wilking innocent.
New Orleans edged Nashville in one game of a doubleheader while falling to Atlanta. The Pelicans moved ahead by a fraction of a game to claim the first place in the Southern Association at the tenth week, ending a six week hold by Nashville.
Cleveland July 6 Harness racing gears up for the 11th annual grand circuit opening at North Randall tomorrow. Prominent drivers and about 650 horses are on hand to compete in the five days program.
Employees of the office of the superintendent of Potomac Park government buildings gave a dinner to L Rosenfield M B French and W H Ireland officials of the office at the cafeteria of the Munitions buildings Wednesday night. Music and speeches accompanied the event with G V Gates as toastmaster.
Two men recount luring victims into cars then stealing cash and items. Robert Free of 82 S R Street and others say they were approached by four Black men, taken to Fourth Street, and forced to exchange bills before a roll of $8 was snatched. Police detained Robert Connors of Cherrydale Virginia after a Sunday incident. A string of break ins include a transom entry on 1018 Nineteenth Street with $3 in coins, a $145 watch haul, and a neck lace theft from Mrs Blake Gil of Baltimore at the Camber Home. Suspects named: George Fotlads, Morterios Gerardio, Alphonso Canely.
Four masked men held up the Ducktown Copper Company payroll near Hunters Switch in Polk County between Athens and Duwtown yesterday afternoon. They escaped with $30,000 as the crew of Lontayille and Nashville Irvin were involved. Police details scarce.
First Presbyterian Church members announce a $10,000 subscription to establish the W. E. Laird scholarship at Union Theological Seminary in Richmond. The fund will be invested and the interest used to aid a worthy young man pursuing the ministry, with no further subscriptions asked.
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