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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1915

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13

Compton Leads Minor League Averages Across Circuit

Compton Kansas City top the American Association batting with 42 hits and 156 total bases, while Kelly Indianapolis leads in total bases with 31. Beall Paddock Southworth Hinchman Platte Crandall Clemens Charrity Chappelle lead the pack in batting averages and runs. Indianapolis tops team hitting. Kansas City close behind.

Compton Kansas City American Association Kelly Indianapolis Beall Miwaukee Paddock St. Paul Southworth Cleveland Hinchman Kansasity Platte Louisville Crandall Graham Toronto Casey Providence Gilhooley Buffalo Nash Montreal Shean Jordan Richmond Jamieson Truesdale Jersey City Barney Haley Alincaley Whitman Dowd Com- Stork Wiitga Beebe McTigue Kaheck Harrisburg Engmann Ord Memphin Southern Association Hendrix New Orleans Crutherg Memphis Gee McDermott Mampnis Nashville Frost Robertson Birmingham Hogg Moblie Cunningham Chattanooga PD Roth

Ness ties batting record in coast league

San Francisco July 11 Jack Ness Oakland's first baseman in the Pacific Coast League hits safely in both games today with San Francisco, extending to 49 consecutive games with at least one hit. The streak ties Ty Cobb's world record.

San Francisco Jack Ness Oakland Bet Ty Cobb

Easy Win for Clarendon Over Braddock 19 to 3

Clarendon Virginia defeated Braddock of Washington 19 to 3 as Von Herbeles pitched for the locals allowing four safeties. lineup details list Printers Harmel McKay Bennett Cutting and others contributing hits and runs in a high scoring district baseball game.

von Herbeles Braddock Clarendon

Mayflower no-hits Gibraltar A C in 9-1 win at Anacostia

Mayflower defeated Gibraltar Athletic Club 9 to 1 on the Anacostia field yesterday afternoon. Stack pitched a no-hit game with eleven strikeouts and two walks, Gibraltar scoring only on a bases on balls error and a passed ball.

Mayflower Stack Gibraltar Athletic Club Anacostia Gibraltar

Long drives decide in Chicago Kansas City doubleheader

Chicago and Kansas City split the twin bill as Zwilling drives in six for the Whales with two homers and a double in game one, while Brown shuts down Johnson and Main for a 7 to 2 Chicago win. In game two a seventh inning rally powers Kansas City to a 4 to 3 victory, Packard solid except for a second inning homer by Flack with two on.

Chicago Kansas City Zwilling Whales Brown Johnson Main Packard Flack McConnell Prendergast Easterly Fischer Ecandrome Konantity Cosco Oeo Oe We Herioe Brows eConnell Wilson

SloufedS Win Game By Bunching Drives

St Louis defeats Pittsburgh 4 to 1 as both teams tally seven hits. Crandall pitchers well for Pittsburgh but St Louis bunches hits in the second and third innings. Batteries Knetzer Berry Crandall Hartley.

St. Louis Pittsburgh Crandall Knetzer and Berry Crandall and Hartley

Newfeds Edge Balto feds 2 to 1 in Newark

Newark game highlights Rariden's sharp throws catching two Baltimore runners stealing second and Moseley's spitball falling short as Newfeds win 2 to 1. Newark bats rally in ninth on hits by Campbell, Roush and Scheer to claim victory. Batteries Batley Owens Moseley Rariden. Cedar Rapids notes Mellinger pitches 24 innings to sweep Marshalltown in a doubleheader 4 0 and 3 2.

Newark N. J Rariden Baltimore Earl Moseley Campbell Roush Scheer Batley Owens Moseley Cedar Rapids Iowa Fred Mellinger Cedar Rapids Central Association Marshalltown

League denies I L transfer talks to Scranton Read ing

President Edward Burrow of the International League stated that reports of Buffalo and Jersey City clubs transferring to Scranton and Reading are untrue. He emphasized no move has been contemplated and that the league plans to return to Newark next season with prominent local backers.

New York Edward Burrow International League Buffalo Jersey City Scranton Reading Newark

Races in Two Circuits Feature Busy Baseball Week

In major leagues close races and rising Brooklyn shine amid uneven weeks. Chicago holds top spots while Brooklyn's Nationals surge. Cubs stumble with left on base issues. Philadelphia shows latent power, Boston slides, St. Louis and Pittsburgh fade, New York climbs from last to mid.

Chicago Brooklyn Nationals Nationals Cuba Cincinnati Brooklyn Robins Bresnahan Humphries Phillies New York Giants St. Louis Pittsburgh Bostones George Stallings Braves Red Sox

Diverse Minor League Baseball Scores Reported

In American Association play St Paul beat Indianapolis 6 to 1 in the first game and 1 to 0 in the second. Milwaukee trounced Columbus 11 to 2 in the first game, while Columbus won 5 to 3 in the second. Minneapolis split with Louisville 7 to 4 in the first game and 1 to 0 in the second. In the International League Toronto defeated Jersey City 6 to 5 in the first game, with Jersey City rebounding to win 8 to 4 in the second. Texas League action saw Shreveport fall to Waco 2 to 8 in ten innings, Beaumont top Houston 5 to J Dallas defeated Fort Worth 8 to 2.

American Association St. Paul Indianapolis Manua Ity Cleveland Kansas City Columbus Milwaukee Minneapolis Louisville Toronto Jersey Ciy Jersey City Rochester Providence Shreveport Waco Beaumont Houston J. Dallas Fort Worth Dallas

Griffmen End Short Nationals Streak in Doubleheader

Chicago July 1 Bert Gallia stopped the Nationals in the opener at Comiskey Park as the Griffmen won 3 to 2 and 12 to 5. Gallia’s splitter helped keep the Sox in check while Milan and Shanke produced a Milan triple. In the nightcap Joe Engel struggled, wild with two costly plays, as Eadie Cototte and a strong Nationals attack led to six steals and four runs.

Stanley T. Milliken Chicago Bert Gallia Nationals Bill Comiskey Park Griftmen Welther Gallia Sox Engel Blackburn Joe Milan Flo Ayers Hopper Angers Eadie Cicotte Ganais White Sox

First Game Summary: Chicago Beats Nationals in Slugfest

In a lengthy Chicago White Sox vs. Washington Nationals game, Milan and Shanks led offensive bursts with multiple hits and three base hits from Shanks. Moeller and Foster contributed key RBIs and Milan stole and scored on aggressive baserunning. Benz, Gallia, and Fournier pitched for Chicago while Faber and Gallia faced the lineup for Washington. Final scoring came in the ninth with Chicago tallying on three hits and a walk.

Chicago Milan Shanks Ganais Connolly Collins Gala Sox Seibold Weaver E. Collins Fournier Moeller Foster Conter Gandit Blackburn Gallia Faber McBride Moeller Benz Schalk Benz Gandil Stiffy Henry White Sox Blackbur Nationals Russell Felsch BoLidagorkza Ban Ei Enn Ab.b.h A.E. Leibold Cotling Unstall P. Totsis Washington Basa Tung Forter Chicas Gallin Hitch O¢ Faber Ay Faber Daly Megers Wallace Lance

Nationals Triumph and Sox Near Miss in Chicago

The Nationals beat Cicotte for two innings while Johnson or Shaw may start tomorrow with Benz or Scott likely for the White Sox. Gandil hit a deep left home run as Mayer baited him into a slide, and Gandil’s frustration grew when a play on him wasn’t made. Edéle showed lapses but the Nationals led the scoring, never giving Chic a chance.

Washington Post Chicago Griffith Johnson Shaw Benz Scott White Sox Nationals Cicotte Edéle Gandil Mayer Sox Gandi Chic Gandl

Yankees Win 5 to 2 Over Cleveland in Twelve Innings

New York defeats Cleveland 5 to 2 in twelve innings with key fielding by Boone and Peckinpaugh and a throw by ONeill. Cook Peckinpaugh Maisel and Pipp singled with two out in the twelfth. Griff's staff and others noted for recent work. J Boehling’s finger, Griffiths’ squad, and upcoming doubleheader Tuesday referenced.

Cleveland New York Cook Peckinpaugh Maisel Pipp Boone O'Neill OlCook Hammond Peckinp'h Graney O Matsel Kirke Pino Chapman A Smith Hartzell Barbore Rome Oneil Nonamaker Hagerman Brown Hotman Smith Pecklapsugh Hrror—Neill Chanman Barbare Peckinpeugh Pipa Flagerman Nailin Dineet

Chicago Second Game Recap Sees Weaver Lead Sox Over Nationals

In a July 11 game, Weaver led Chicago with multiple hits and a late surge as Cicotte pitched well early. The Nationals battled back in the ninth, but Chicago held on for an 8 to 4 victory, aided by Schalk, Cicotte, and Felsch offensive contributions and key steals and runs.

Chicago Weaver Engle Schalk Blackburn Engel Milan Cicotte Leibold Ayers Ayres E. Collins Gandil Henry Foster Fournier Pelsch Connolly Moeller Seibold Nationals Shanks Willams McBride Acosta Collins Hopper Lebhold Hopner K. Collins Four

Holmead Wins Tennis Tourney on Bureau Courts

Holmead Club’s tennis team won eight matches at the Bureau’s Standards courts. Singles results include L I Doyle Holmead defeating Fischer 8 6 61 and Bates de feats Williams 6-2 8-0. Doubles saw Holmead and Williams beat Fischer and Bates 4-6 6-4 and other Holmead pairings prevail.

Holmead Club Bureau L. I. Doyle Holmead Fischer Bates B. of S Williams Lewis B of S Witmer Griffin Merica Owens Knox Holmend

Tigers Rally Past Red Sox In Ninth Inning Thriller

Detroit overcame a three run lead to defeat Boston 6 to 4 in nine innings. Crawford delivered the decisive two base hit after a late sequence including a Crawford triple, Cobb on base and a fielding miscue that allowed the winning run to score with one out and two on.

Detroit Boston Crawford Cobb Vitt Kavanagh Cobb Grove Lightning Barry Janvrin Janv' Tin Poston Hooper Nate Danven Sa Gkaymagh Epeaker Cabh Cf Hoblitzell Crayford Rf Tewte le Gardin Bosh Se Stanage, c GO Ruker c Blanes Po Bmikee Ofg Moriarty Henriksen Totela Cady Stavace McKee Rubs—Hobiltzelt Lewis Gardner Kavanard Cobly Jangrin Mars Burs Hoblitzelt Cranford Cebbh Bush Roston Errate—Iloden Sally Shore Mays Dauss Dause Mara Danse O'Loughlin Hildebrand

Suburban club golfers tie for top in Wickers tournament

Washington Suburban Club held a Wickers tournament with 60 entrants. Sidney Kauffman Lou Hirsch and Dr Neuberger tied at 72, to be decided in a weekly playoff for the silver cup. Aubrey Fischer won the Kaufman silver team trophy after beating Milton King.

Washington Sidney Kauffman Lou Hirsch Dr Neuberger D. J. Kaufman Aubrey Fischer Milton King Sidney Bieber

Almost Overlooked Hazard In A Comfy Golf Story

A light hearted golf tale frames a match as a golfer eyes a clear shot but misreads the brook before the hole. The partner voices the brook joke as the drive tops and the mood shifts to a tense finish in a quiet club setting.

Griffon Model Plant Nine challenges Washington teams

A challenge to Washington teams for a game on July 17 is issued by Griffon Model Plant Nine of Baltimore. The proposed contest would be staged at Chesapeake Beach with correspondence to Irwin Higgins at 1015 North Washington Street, Baltimore.

Washington Griffon Model Plant Nine Baltimore Chesapeake Beach Irwin Higgins North Washington Street

Hyattsville Triumphs Over Brentwood In 9 Run Match

Hyattsville defeated Brentwood 9 to 5 at Brentwood today after scoring early innings and piling up runs. Key players included McClure Griffith Fenwick Mitchell Hogere and Baldwin for Hyattsville while Brentwood saw contributions from Fenwick, Mitchel, and O’Baldwin. Errors and fielding miscues influenced the final tally as Thompeon and Fleshman started on the mound for the teams.

Brentwood Melire Grifith Fenwick Mitchel Hogere Earl Baldwin Anderson Cleveland Renwick Waple McClure Mitchell Griffth Fuller Faste Meciure Silichell Wallorans Osere Earle Clark Harned Hyattsville Hyattsille Snevifire Hita Rogers Calhoun Thompeon Fleshman Mr. A Hobson

Browns and Athletics spark 6 5 win in St Louis

In St Louis on July 11 the Browns and Athletics combined to edge Philadelphia 6 5. Wyckoff faltered after gaining a lead, allowing St Louis to score three more runs in the eighth as Wellman relieved Lowdermilk to close out the game.

St. Louis Wyckoff St Louis Chiadeikis Wellman Lowéermutk Philadelphia Twalsh Walsh Gore RF Howard Meinres Wellman P Ho Wellman P Ho Wrekof, Poob Stromk Oller Pratt Walt Ty Staicu Ieee

Delays Joining the Giants Reported for Workman

Fragmentary text notes delays in signing Workman to the Giants and mentions a trip to Humahay Island. References to August, Stanford, and a 1 cent item appear amid garbled phrasing. No clear dates or outcomes are confirmed in the readable portions.

Workman Stanford Hante Ntl Humahay Island Capita

Aqueduct Racing Entries May Reveal Fast Three-Year-Olds

Daily Aqueduct program lists six races with entries across divisions. Notable runners include Oroturd Volant Tree as Steel Cinat Noureddin and Ethan Allan in the sprint, Zell wood Stara and Stripes Dixon Park Aberfeldy Senegemblen Foxcraft Cloud The Elephant Hands 4M Around Roger Gordon Brosh Gun Cotton in the steeplechase. Six furlong two year olds include Hendrie Meadeworth Elsie Bonero Hod Matachise Sarin and more.

Aqueduct Volant Aberfeldy Senegemblen Foxcraft Cloud the Elephant Roger Gordon Brosh Gun Cotton Dr. Duenner Canto GM. Miller Ben Quince Battery Guy Fisher Lord Marshall Camellia Filiex Lorae Ceianaxa Plevnne Uprwart Ella Beynou G. M. Miller Dry

American League standings and yesterday results mixed entries

Yesterday's baseball scores across the American League show Washington defeating New York and Chicago beating Cleveland. Other games list Brooklyn topping St Louis, Pittsburgh beating New York, Cincinnati downed by Boston, and Philadelphia edging Detroit.

Philadela Cleveland Washington New York Chicago Watongo Phi Brooklyn Bt. Louis Pittsburgh Cincinnati Boston

Fragmentary sports score snippets from multiple cities

Readable lines show scattered scores and city references including Kansas City Chicago Brooklyn Baltimore Pittsburgh St. Louis Buffalo and Newark. Numbers appear with inconsistent punctuation and potential misreads. No coherent game context or complete results available from the fragment.

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