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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1908
Page
27
Local baseball game recap notes Washington beating St Louis 7 to 4. A late ninth inning surge by Washington pitcher weakens after building a big lead. Nationals hit four three baggers off Louis pitchers McBride and Pelty. Milan makes an outstanding one handed catch in right field.
Fragments describe showers and possible gatherings with uncertain details. A note mentions a speech or event at 4 o clock and 3 EO grillg, with garbled names and times making specifics unclear.
Yesterday's results show Washington beating Philadelphia 7 to 2 while Chicago and New York traded scores in a rough lineup. Standings list Cincinnati Pittsburgh Philadelphia Chicago and Boston among top teams with upcoming games today including New York at Chicago and Philadelphia at St Louis.
The game reports a tense baseball clash with Cates starring amid a mix of hits and fielding plays. Stan, Meyers, and Ward contribute on offense while Ward and others make key catches. Detroit's slump looms as Browns seek to close the gap, with debate over pitching and infield strength shaping the outcome.
Fragmented text shows references to threats to join an outlaw club and contract talks. Names and precise details are garbled, but hints of a Boston contract and attempts to secure a player’s report appear amid disjointed lines about financial stakes and management comments.
Scattered hits and miscues plagued Overall as Philadelphia connected for eight singles and a double in a long innings. The offense produced limited runs with Magee and teammates contributing, while Wise and Byers helped sustain a late rally despite the loss.
Cincinnati routs the Superbas as McIntyre stars on the mound and the locals cruise to an easy win. Umpire Ridderham’s calls sparked protests, and the game featured scattered errors and multiple hitting highlights from players such as Maloney and Sheehan. The article also notes President Kavanaugh signing a new umpire Moran to replace the injured O'Brien.
A Washington Post report from New York July describes Kings County Grand Jury actions amid race track gambling probes. Sheriff Albert Hobley received a DA notice to appear and address possible connivance. Police officials and association leaders faced summonses as inquiries expand amid injunctions and alleged betting schemes.
John J. Flanagan of the Irish American Athletic Club smashed the Olympic hammer record with a 178 feet 4 inch throw, while Matthew McGrath and Walsh led Canada and New York rivals in second and third. England’s Weints and Gillis faced tough rounds as Britain dominated several events. Americans celebrated long and loud as distant track and field trials unfolded with Weints, Gillis, and a host of rivals.
Tony Bonero won the mile and a sixteenth at Haghton Beach with a strong late burst to beat a 17-horse field. Black Mary set early pace but faded to second while Antaeus and Paprika followed, as August Belmont's runners contended in a chaotic six-furlong card with several favorites underperforming.
Special to Ple Washington Fi New Yur Wily reports stewards at Heguen track investigated rumors of drugging after We hunge's Beardell failed to start in the first race. Vrans Carter wins challenged, track vet examined horse and found no drastic injury. Heider taken to hospital with injuries after a fall. authorities consider suspending steeplechase events and replacing some races with flat events to ease controversy and boost fan confidence.
A long recap of a crowded harness racing day highlights Uncle Jim and Wes as leading contenders. Rick Macy Frigelte and many others compete in varied stakes, with critiques by trainers and observers echoing through the lengthy report. The narrative follows performance, pacing, and disputed finishes across multiple heats and horses.
In the American League crowds were 4118 for Boston at Detroit, 2206 for Philadelphia at Chicago, and 1000 for Washington at St Louis. In the National League 4500 attended Equal at Philadelphia and 1200 for Cumwath at Brooklyn.
Heston delivers 14 tobatits triple with HWeoon bases in the eighth to save Dereai ahead. Bastin ties the score as Schaefer's reeba Snerhios and Cobb's homerun lead the visitors. All details are tangled but the season finale drama centers on late hitting and clutch pitching.
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