Washington Athletics threat to Nationals in tight pennant race
Sporting notes assess Washington holding second place as Athletics close gap. Naps face schedule with doubleheaders and a Sunday game while Washington seeks offense with Lafole out. Grief over injuries to key catchers, Johnson’s knee, and Boston’s strong play shape the pennant race among Nationals, Athletics, and Tigers.
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Lafole
Johnson in more trouble as champion faces assault charge
Chicago July 12 Jack Johnson heavyweight champion, already indicted with his wife for smuggling a diamond necklace, was arrested today on a count of striking and intimidating Charles Erbyn, a key government witness. He was arraigned before United States Commissioner Charles A Buell and bond set at 5000 dollars. Johnson denied the assault, saying he ordered Brown out and that a friend pushed him. Brown, a former Johnson chauffeur, testified during the grand jury proceedings. In Philadelphia, the Rosedale Cricket Club led Philadelphia CC at day’s end, 162 to 132, with Toronto up 17 in the second inning as stumps fell. The match resumes tomorrow.
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Rosedale Cricket Club
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Baker
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Wearer
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Kuna
Thomas
New Clearance Sale Offers Wide Suit Range Now
Retailers announce a big clearance reorganizing suits into two groups with all sizes across models. Clearance selling has been enormous and depleted several grades, prompting a reassembly that expands choices for customers.
Naps Narrow Victory Over Vaughn in Tight Contest
Big Jim Vaughn pitched a masterful game for the Nationals against Cleveland, earning a 2 to 1 win with credit shared by George McBride. Cleveland managed seven hits, most in small clusters, while Washington stranded runners after two outs in several innings. The decisive runs came in the fifth on a sequence of defensive miscues and timely hitting, with Foster driving in the go ahead run and Miller stealing a base to set up the late scoring opportunity.
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Plath
Letton
Trobane
White Sox face Nationals sans double header in Chicago series
Nationals and White Sox renew season action as Johnson to start opening game. Ci vland depart, Milan hurt stealing bases, Nap sluggers Cobb and Speaker lead, Vaughn and Nash shown brief flashes. Umpire cramps interrupt play. pitching, injuries and lineup shifts shape early half season dynamics.
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Nap
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Henry May Out For Month With Football Knee Injury
Nationals catcher John Henry is at Georgetown University Hospital after a knee injury from a hard land on the plate. An X-ray will determine the extent as he battles a football knee setback. A month’s rest is expected, threatening his season.
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Nationals
Georgetown University Hopital
Henry
Boston and Athletics Win Two Each In Double Bill
Boston and Detroit split a doubleheader with Boston winning 4 1 in game one and taking game two in extras. Speaker and Lewis stars for Boston while Lake and Cobb fueled Detroit’s bats in a pitchers duel.
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Timely Hitting Decides Opening Game in Chicago Victory
Chicago edges Boston 4 to 2 as timely hitting and Boston errors tilt the opener. Key players include Zimmerman and Cheney with runs batted in, while pitchers Cheney and Donnelly hold off Boston late.
Yankees Win At Last In Twelve Inning Victory Over Cardinals
New York ends an eight game skid by defeating St Louis 4 to 1. St Louis scored on four singles in the fourth while New York answered with four runs on five hits in the second half. Ban Johnson and Charles Comiskey were among spectators at the game. Also notes on standings, Warhop's pitching, and two transactions: Cincinnati sells pitcher Taylor to Indianapolis, Detroit releases pitcher Summers to Providence.
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Charles Comiskey
Chicago Americans
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Abhore Rhotten
Daniels
Compton
Pirates Rally Past Brooklyn In Easy 8–2 Victory
Pittsburgh scored eight runs on thirteen hits to throttle Brooklyn 8–2. Hendrix kept Brooklyn hitters at bay while three visiting pitchers struggled, with Donlin Wagner and J Miller contributing key hits. Details include stake lines, bases, and errors, reflecting a decisive Pirates win.
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Phillies Win By 6 To 4 In Cincinnati Battle
Philadelphia defeats Cincinnati 6 to 4 behind better fielding and timely hitting. Paskert and Lobert stood out with the bat as Alexander fanned ten, while Cravath and Magee contributed key hits. The pitchers held the foes steady, with Davis and other relievers finishing strong in a brisk game.
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Kansas City Club Buys Pitcher Desseau From Atlanta
Kansas City Missouri announced tonight the purchase of pitcher Desseau from the Atlanta Southern League club. The price was not stated.
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Carl Morris Back Beata Comiskey and a Pugilist Image
Beata Comiskey profiles Carl Morris as a second-rate figure who imagines himself as a boxer. The piece treats Morris with a sharp, skeptical tone, noting his self-perception versus public opinion and boxing parallels.
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Morris Eyes New York Bout After Comiskey Win
Sapulpa Oklahoma July 12 Carl Morris who felt he was a white hope has changed his mind after a quick win over Don Comiskey. He plans to go east to meet Luther McCarthy who recently beat him in six rounds. Morris expects a big purse and a strong turnout in New York. The two boxers may meet again if promoters back the clash.
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Luther McCarthy
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