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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1919
Page
2
In a chaotic tournament night, Spartans face Scarests as Atlantic League action resumes. Key players include Mrs Tambert and Sara He, with teams like Mieroe and Vitesse battling for crucial wins.
Detroit reports the Nationals arriving for a key series as they seek to improve from seventh place and challenge the leaders. Griffins aim to repeat last trip's success, hoping stable pitching and a revitalized infield fuel a run to the pennant over the Browns, Tigers, and White Sox.
Philadelphia baseball notes John W Coombs resigns as manager of the National League club to devote time to Texas business. Charles Cravath appointed to take over control with full trade powers and roster disposition. Fans react while players and leaders foresee changes amid hopes Ty Cobb, Tyron and Veach figures may impact the season.
In Chicago Philadelphia loses 5 4 to the Cubs in the series opener as July Hendrix belted a seventh inning homer to bring in the winning run. Luderus homered for the Phillies and a late rally fell short. 12 straight losses for Philadelphia.
Boston defeated Cincinnati 9 to 2 in the opener while Cincinnati won the nightcap 4 to 3. Rudolph scattered Cincinnati hits except for one inning as Boston rallied late but could not overcome the Reds lead.
The Indians score four runs in the second inning aided by two Browns errors and multiple hits to win 4-2 in the final game of the series. Cleveland capitalizes on St Louis miscues as Koob allows four runs and Bagby earns the win over Roob in a tense matchup.
Former heavyweight champ Jack Johnson faces Mexico City authorities over contract breaches for bouts and alleged insulting remarks after the recent Dempsey–Willard title fight fallout. Local records show accusations against Johnson and a list of associated figures amid the diplomatic note.
Baseball game notes show New York and St Louis interleague actions with players like Patton, Lowry, Gill, and Anderson contributing hits as Detroit, Cleveland, Washington, and Boston clash in a busy schedule. Standings show New York leading with 42 wins and 21 losses, Pittsburgh 35 and 3, Cincinnati 46 and 24, St Louis 33 and 37, Chicago 38 and 31, Boston 45 and 33, Philadelphia 29 and 40, and Brooklyn 45 and 33. International League updates include Jersey City, Newark, Baltimore, Buffalo, and Toronto standings with various records.
Zach Wheat blasted a solo homer to power Brooklyn past Pittsburgh 4 2 in the series opener. Stengel Griffith and Wheat drove runs while Myers made clutch catches to preserve the lead as Canton started for Brooklyn. The Pirates tallied once in the fourth on Stengel's double and Southworth's single before Wheat's shot sealed the win.
The New York Nationals beat the St Louis Cardinals 9 to 1 at home. Zimmerman stole home in the same inning as New York limited Benton to three hits.
The Whitney stable horse Panoply won the Astoria Handicap at Aqueduct by a length and a half, with Wendy second and Flying Flower close behind. War Cloud led early in the Handspring Handicap, but Naturalist surged from the rear to a dead heat for first, the photo finish sparing or denying War Cloud.
Navy beat Interior 3 to 2 on municipal courts with Greene and Kidwell and Stone and Malcolm securing Interior wins. Interstate won 4 to 1 on Standards courts as Morrow and Doyle led Interstate past Ship Emergency 8-1 and 6-1 with several close sets.
In Cleveland on July 8, a Grand Circuit harness race set a world record for 2 year old trotters as Mr Dudley driven by Lyman Brusie finished the half mile in 102 percent. Abbie Putney posted the fastest Faarg 3 year old trot heat at 2 minutes 6 percent. New York reports a post season series between the American Association and International League pennant winners will begin the first week of October, best four of seven. New Orleans announces dates for the 1919 Southern Amateur Athletics Union swimming championship at Audubon Park pool. Romeyn Berry accepts Cornell athletics graduate manager post succeeding Livin Kent. George Sisler remains atop the American League stolen bases leaders with another success against Cleveland.
Gate receipts near 452000 and attendance between 20060 and 21000 announced in Toledo. Promoter Tex Rickard and revenue agents seek exact totals as government war tax and charity fund allocations are set to impact hospital beds and summer vacations for children.
The piece argues light shade outfits keep a cool appearance and mood on hot days. It recommends every man own at least one light suit for contrast with dark attire, citing Society Brand and The Hecht Co as examples of light color clothing and noting the Blue Suit of Serge as essential.
A fragmented report notes Honus defeated Dempsey in a bout described as brief and decisive. Details are sparse but cite a late score of one point in a minor event. No venues or dates are clearly readable.
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