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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1908
Page
8
Rain halted two six inning games with Interstate Commerce and Treasury tying 2-2. Postoffice defeated Agriculture in a five inning affair on South Diamond as the crowd watched rain delay play and officials struggled with the half completed scores and pitching misfortunes.
A chaotic scoring sequence ends with the winning run in a tense baseball game. Pumphrey Hobbs and Ket lehes lead Advanta with several hits and runs, while Burke and Murphy contribute in fielding and catching. The pitching duel hinges on late errors and a misplayed ball in the final frame.
Hagerstown defeats Walbrook 6 to 2 in the first of a three game series at Hagerstown. Ingers Town pitched six innings with two hits allowed while Conly walked six and McCormick struck out three. Hacksiow drove in two runs in the first inning as Mecor mick struggled with baserunning and poor throws. Time 1 hour 45 minutes. Umpire McCardell.
Special to The Washington Post reports that Pirates shortstop Iims Wagner plans to retire after Friday's game in Pittsburg. Needham of the Giants, a close friend, says Wagner told him he will quit baseball entirely after the Friday contest, citing mistreatment by fans and frustration over missed chances. Wagner refused to comment, while the rumor circulated among New York and Boston players present.
Winchester overwhelmed Gaithersburg 9 to 1 in an afternoon game. Cy McDonald led the offense with a home run a triple two doubles and a single while Diamond and McDonald combined on a key triple play. Other notables included Brown Delton Mabry and Scheller with multiple hits as Winchester built a decisive lead.
Capitalized at 5600 dollars the Lynchburg syndicate that yesterday took over the franchise in the Virginia League will mail an application to the State corporation commission for a charter The officers include President Dr Jo A Anderson vice president La Lazarus secretary treasurer Morton L Lazarus and directors Dr J A Anderson M Guggenheimer L Lazarus C Adams Walker Pettijohn J C Kinnier and J A Scott The directors will own the Lynchburg team and the secretary treasurer travels with the squad to transact its business A manager likely Catcher Westlake will be appointed soon
Lesington resident Clay, a Bourbon county member of the State racing commission and leading breeder, calls a mass meeting for breeders, landowners, and businessmen in central Kentucky to discuss mutual protection against adverse racing legislation. The meeting aims to form an organization and plan action after antibetting bills in New York and Louisiana reportedly caused millions in losses to the central Kentucky horse interests.
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