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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1914
Page
13
Chicago edged Indianapolis 4 to 3 in extra innings as Homer delivered a clutch eleventh inning home run. Becks sparked a late rally for Chicago after Indianapolis had built a slim lead, with timely hits cementing the win.
In a muddled box score the Brackhyr 4 straight beat the Baltimore Orioles 6 to 3. Hoonin Westerzl and Owens hit singles, Cagnier’s fielding error opened two runs, Hofman doubled and scored, Evang balltima drove in a run, and Duncans single plus a Waulhax double produced the eighth inning tally. Baltimore loaded the bases late but could not score.
Ford shuts out Pittsburgh as Buffalo stars with a big three-base hit. Mil ward drives in runs for Buffalo while Blair Camatz and Berry contribute in a tense final matchup.
Kansas City shut out St Louis 4 to 0 as Cullop pitched for St Louis and Davenport and Davenport Keupiller contributed for Kansas City. St Louis managed four hits and committed errors in an otherwise errorless game.
Ossie Schrecken gost, longtime catcher and battery mate of pitcher Waddell, has died in Philadelphia at about 40 from complications of disease. He played for the Philadelphia club years ago and stayed with Waddell during the peak of his career. He passed away in a hospital after a brief illness.
The Newport yacht cruise of the Ketery Yacht Club was halted by persistent fog as crews attempted a three mile run toward Brentons Reef. Commodore Sears led the fleet back to harbor after the mist returned, ending the day’s racing amid damp conditions and a teardown of the planned course.
New York takes the opener 7 to 4 as Cleveland errs in the second inning allowing four runs. In the nightcap, New York leads 4 to 3 before darkness ends the game tied 4 to 4 after 13 innings with Turner driving in three runs and Hartzell delivering a decisive three-base hit.
Bertha White won the girls 24 yard swimming race yesterday at the Industrial Home School with a time of 6 minutes 28 seconds and finished with a full quarter mile extra. Pauline Benton placed second and Violet Herbert third. In the junior boys mile Sam Cherry won in 37 minutes 4 seconds, followed by Charles Robinson second and David Stockatill third.
American Association Milwaukee defeated Louisville 12 innings 4 to 3. Kansas City edged Columbus 3 to 2 in a contest halted in the 6th inning due to darkness. Minneapolis beat International League Toronto 7 to 3. Montreal blanked Providence 3 to 0. Jersey City defeated Newark 7 to 3. Baltimore topped Buffalo 3 to 1. Rochester beat Buffalo 5 to 0. Southern Association Atlanta and Montgomery were 2 to 2 when called in the 6th due to darkness. Mobile 2 Nashville 1. Birmingham 1. Chattooga 3. Memphis 4. New Orleans 0. Tristate League Allentown 8 Lancaster 5. Allentown 7 Lancaster 1. Reading 7 Wilmington 2. Harrisburg 3. Trenton 3.
Yesterday's results include New York 7 Washington 3 and Cleveland 4 3. St Louis visits Washington while Detroit hosts Philadelphia and Cleveland plays New York. standings show New York 28 84 and Philadelphia 33 30 480 with Chicago 43 4 541 and St Louis 38 38 820 in recent showings.
Detroit won both games of a Philadelphia doubleheader. The opener went 8-3 as Crawford powered Detroit with a homer, a triple, a double and two singles. In the nightcap Detroit won 3-1, with Wyckoff chased early and Crawford again shining at the plate while Burns turned in strong defense. Coveleskie held the Phillies to one run.
Boston beat by Chicago 3 2 as White Sox capitalized on errors and a third inning rally. Demmitt and Berger provided two White Sox runs while Breton's third inning triple and Creotte sacrifice sealed the seventh inning lead.
National League notes recount Chick Gandil's injury at his bowling alley causing facial swelling and severe headaches, risking his availability against the Browns. The article also details standings shifts, key games, and notable plays from Detroit, Chicago, New York, Cleveland, and Pittsburgh, with mentions of pitchers Hamilton and Shaw and fielding highlights.
Hamilton and Shanks produced a tight seventh inning sprint as Milan’s single in the ninth came with two strikes on him. Philadelphia scored once in the fourth on Paskert’s triple and Lobert’s sacrifice fly. Wagner led Pittsburgh with three of the five hits allowed by Tin Cup while Bungled fielding and slugging produced the final 2 1 Philadelphia to 0 Pittsburgh score.
Umpire John Stone forfeited the game to Indianapolis after St Paul could not field a catcher once Toney James was removed. The sixth inning forfeit followed a prior reversal of a Merz score ruling, and managers protested multiple decisions as players and substitutes faced illness and absence.
Brooklyn wins a tight game 6 to 5 over Cincinnati after a strong late charge. Cincinnati failed to hit Douglass early, then Brooklyn rallied in the seventh and ninth innings with key hits and bases on balls to clinch the victory.
American paddlers ready for the international canoe trophy defense with promising races at the Gravesend Bay elimination trail Friday and Saturday. If extra trials are needed, races will be held next Monday. Dates set for the trophy trials include July 27 and 28. Ralph Britton of the Cananeque Canoe and Motorboat Club is the challenger, seeking the trophy for the second time after a loss to Leo Friede of the Manhattan Canoe Club last year. The trophy, offered by the New York Canoe Club in 1886 as a perpetual challenge, has been defended by American canoeists for 28 years.
London July H Roper Barrett, Britain's leading candidate for the Dwight F Davis international lawn tennis trophy, announced he cannot travel to America for the matches if England defeats France in the next round. The decision stems from pressure of private business.
Chicago Nationals third baseman Zimmerman suspended for three dates with pay after arguing with Umpire Byron in yesterday's game. Club fines $50. Outfielder Leach also penalized for similar offenses. Pittsburgh Signs Yale Left Fielder Falsey Joins NL Team.
In a tense July contest St Louis tops New York as Magee drives in runs after Snodgrass passed and Dolan sacrifices. Perdue debuts with the loyal club, Marquard struggles and Beck, Burts, and Merkle contribute key moments amid errors and late scoring.
Boston goes down 3 1 as Chicago pitchers scatter six hits and stay tight in late innings. Maranville Evers Schmidt combo turns a double play to avert a late Boston threat. Vaughn bests James in a brisk 2 27 game with a few costly errors by the Sox.
Gilbert Nicholls, former metropolitan golf champion from Wilmington, is confined in a hospital after a July auto accident in Atlantic City. Doctors report a severely damaged knee cap requiring surgical repair with silver wire. The article also notes the New York Yacht Club listing 58 yachts enrolled, including 110 motor yachts under 60 feet.
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