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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1918

Page

11

Nationals Fail To Hold Big Lead In Loss To St Louis

In the opening game of a series against St Louis the Nationals failed to sustain a six run lead. Johnson pitched well through seven innings before Detroit’s Browns bats got to him in the eighth and ninth. Cobb bolstered his batting lead with two hits in five at bats while an umpire dispute added controversy.

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Coveleskie and Tigers Spark Shutout in Pitchers Battle

Coveleskie held New York to one run as Cleveland beat the Giants 1 to 0. Coryleskie scored the lone run in the third after a single by Chapman and a Speaker hit. Rain paused play in the seventh. injuries altered the Tigers' lineup as Milan left with a leg issue and Shanks replaced him. Evans collected three hits in four at bats, while Veach doubled in the seventh to spark a late Tigers rally that fell short.

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Johnson Loafed and Tigers Win 8 to 6

Walter Johnson failed to finish as Detroit rallies from six runs down to beat Washington 8 to 6. Johnson starters six innings strong, but the Tigers exploded in the sixth and ninth, with Shanks, Picinich, Lavan, and Cobb keying the late rally. Bush, Jones, and Heilman starred for Detroit in a tense finish.

Athletics Hold Early Lead In 8 to 6 Win Over St Louis

Philadelphia July 11 The Athletics built an early edge off Houck and withstood St Louis rallies to win 8 to 6. Tobin Sisler Hendry, Gedeon, Austin and Jamieson paced the offense, while Walton and Adams split the pitching duties for Philadelphia. St Louis manageable errors and timely hits marked the contest as the Athletics gained control in the middle innings.

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Mayer Is Big Factor In Pirates Victory

Pittsburgh, July 11. New York lost to Pittsburgh 5 to 4 in a tight game until the ninth when Mayer singled to left to drive Mollwitz home for the winning run. Mayer added a fifth inning triple scoring on Bigbee’s sacrifice fly, as Mayer starred for Pittsburgh in a narrow decision over New York.

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Operations win two departmental games in sharp fashion

In Youngstown, Operations defeated Supplies and Accounts 4 to 3 in seven innings before routing Printers 10 to 0 in six. Owen struck out ten Printers with no hits allowed, as Operations showcased strong pitching and a powerful offense across the doubleheader.

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War Cloud Wins Dwyer Stakes in Aqueduct upset

War Cloud, 3-year-old son of Polypont, outlasted Jack Hare Jr and Johren to win the first Dwyer Stakes at Aqueduct in a 1 mile 1 furlong race. The record time 1:50 1-5 set a new three-year-old mark. Elmendorf and other rivals trailed as War Cloud ran best in late stretch. Buxton rode War Cloud to victory as trainer W Jennings praised the win.

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Ainsmith Appeal to Be Test Case for Draft

Eddie Ainsmith Washington catcher was ordered to quit baseball and take up useful work or be classified 1A and immediately called to the colors. He filed an appeal. observers expect a rapid War Department decision ahead of other major leaguers. Ainsmith argued baseball was his profession and loss would hurt dependents. the board kept him at 4A, pending appeal.

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Perritt to Appeal as Will Bill McKendie Perritt to appeal

Pittsburgh, July 11. Taul Perritt of the Giants was ordered to appear before a draft board in Shreveport to show cause why he should not engage in essential employment under the work or fight rule. William McKendle of the Pittsburgh Nationals received a similar summons. both plan appeals. Fort Worth, July 11. Roger Hornsby will delay reporting to the Cardinals until a Washington ruling clarifies the status of professional players under the work or fight order.

Pittsburgh Taul Perritt Giants Shreveport Crowder William McKendle Pittsburgh Nationals Fort Worth Tex Roger Hornsby Cardinals Washington

Prince Loree Captures Grand Circuit Feature Despite Odds

Prince Loree, a betting outsider, wins the $109 Tavern steak feature at North Randall track. Allan Watts and other rivals contend as Loree beats Teexmuyten and a fast field, with paced mile times around 24 1/2. Weather unsettled, track fast, race notes mention several horses and pairings in the crowded program.

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Richmond Club Ready to Throw Up Sponge

Richmond Virginia July 11 Disgusted at support for the local Virginia League club Richmond bark ers are on the verge of throwing up the sponge after a meeting with attendance figures reviewed. One backer said we’ll try it for another two weeks and then likely take definite action.

Richmond Richmond Barkers

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