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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1918
Page
2
An article contrasts Chinese athletes who pursue sport for its moral and educational value rather than fame. It notes amateur ideals, missionary influence, and the view that athletics can advance democracy and character, with professional avenues less dominant in China.
National and American leagues swing toward a major dispute over Connie Mack's claim to Scott Perry. Cleveland judge to rule on Perry returning to Boston Braves, with war fears if national commission decisions are overturned. Indians arrive for four games. Griffs fall from contention as Browns and White Sox stumble.
Secott Perry pitched both wins for the Athletics against the Browns in a Philadelphia doubleheader. In game one he relieved with the score tied in the seventh and drove in two runs in the eighth, while Gardner's fifth inning triple spurred the offense. In game two Perry again earned the decision as Philadelphia defeated St Louis 6 to 4, with key hits from Gardner and Severeid and solid relief pitching.
Dumbarton Club nearly clinched the Washington Association title with a strong, balanced lineup led by veterans and newcomers. The team has won four of its five matches, leading the standings with 36 points, while Chevy Chase and Columbia trail. Three matches remain, including July 28 Chevy Chase vs Columbia and August 17 Dumbarton vs Chevy Chase.
The Cloffeps topped the Torpedoes 2 to 1 in a Navy Yard race game. Buscher held Torpedo to three hits while Bryant fanned 13 in a complete effort for the losers. Cloffeps tallied two runs in the fourth inning and benefited from solid defense as Sterzer, McBride, and Hornyak contributed to the win before a large crowd.
Agriculture defeated Supply and Control 12 to 3 in a seven inning Departmental League game yesterday. The losers managed only two hits off as many pitchers. Key players listed include Carroll, Fitzgerald, Kidwell, Chinwell, Hartman and Blair for Agriculture and S. and A.
Camp Meigs avenged a prior defeat by the Army Medical School, winning 9 to 4 at American League Park. Gene Finnegan pitched for Meigs, aided by weak defense, as Meigs secured their 25th victory in 27 games.
New York July 15 Wood's homer breaks the tie in the eighth to lift Cleveland over New York 5 to 3. It capped his fourth straight hit and fourth homer against the Yankees this season as Coveleskie outpitched Finneran and Roth. Errors by Chapman and Roth highlight a tight game with Wambsganss and O'Neill ejected for disputing calls.
Boston defeats Chicago 3 to 1 as four hits and a Danforth wild throw fuel a three run fourth. Mays limits the White Sox to five hits while Scott and E Collings shine. Weavers and Barbara misplay the ball in key moments for Chicago.
Adelaige Durriguez a New York Red Cross nurse vacationing before sailing to France, hit a mashie that sent a pipe flying from a worker on the Shhenecossett Conn course. Affable George James chairs the Columbia Country Club greens committee. Lt Mulligan of New York, wartime intelligence, jokes on divots and nationality. A thrift stamp tourney at Washington Golf and Country Club runs until Thanksgiving, others reflecting on golf’s rise since 30 years ago.
The army develops fighting centered boxing rules that award decisions to aggressors who press the attack. The code aims to reduce defense based tactics and flurries, predicting adoption in professional boxing and a shift away from dancing master style. It promises purer contests and fewer frame ups across bouts.
David Fultz, prominent Eastern collegian athlete and head of the Baseball Players Fraternity, is appointed physical director and athletic instructor to a U S aviation corps with rank of first lieutenant. He must report to Mineola LI. Fultz starred at Brown University and played for the New York Yankees in the American League. He led the Baseball Players Fraternity and was key in the Cincinnati agreement later abrogated after a players strike.
Marines won 3 to 1 in a well played game over Operations in the Navy Interbureau League. Cantwell struck out ten and outpitched Kelly as Marines secured the win with timely hitting and flawless fielding.
Pittsburgh and Brooklyn battled to a 6 6 tie as homers by Southworth and Bigbee highlighted the game. Johnston Olson and M Wheat led the Pirates with multiple hits while Marquard and Mayer shared pitching duties, each allowing several runs in a seesaw affair.
Cincinnati July 15 Three hits and a wild pitch by Toney in the third inning gave New York two runs and the second game of the series 2 to 1. Sallee pitched brilliantly for New York. Burns and Young drove in runs for New York while Griffith batted for Cincinnati. Errors and bases on balls noted, Toney charged with loss. Eastern League magnates vote to continue season despite crippling issues.
New York July 165 Only 34 horses ran in six races due to transport issues. Green Gold led from start to finish to win the Tarrytown selling stakes with Kate Bright second and Nepperhan third. Upsets marked opening events as Sea Pirate won the opening race and Midnight Sun upset Laulae V in the second.
American League standings show Boston leading with 48 wins and 33 losses while Cleveland 47 38 and New York 43 36. Yesterday Boston defeated Chicago 4 1 and Cleveland beat New York 5 4. National League standings list New York 48 30 and Boston 35 44 with Pittsburgh 38 37. Yesterday's NL results include New York 1 Cincinnati 0 and Pittsburgh 6 Philadelphia 3 with rain in Chicago.
The Empire City program lists six races with a long field of contenders. Notable entries include Sunny Hil, Stradivarine, Orean Pite, Aldebaran, Nobodey, and William Humphre in the first race. Dragoon, Puts and Calla, and Arties in the second. High Noon and Star Gazer in the third. Again and Lady Rosebud in the fourth. Jack of Spades and Matinee Idol in the fifth. and Gien Bran and Cavalier in the sixth. Conditions vary from a mile to fl hered distances with weights and handicaps noted. Weather forecast: clear and fast track.
In Kalamazoo, Charlie M and Zworthy McKinney win half mile harness events as part of a Michigan circuit meet. The program includes top contenders like Leddy, Beat, and Rock, with purse details noted and results reflecting a bustling racing card amid local interest.
Comdran to Rose a Canadian naval officer marks a notable entry in the year’s racing, with hog Breat colt Cudgell posting consistent wins totaling 7,936 across pivotal American and Kentucky circuits. War Cloud leads earnings with 38,916, while Johren attains third with 96,868. the Williams Brothers push total winnings to 33,669 across Western and Southern tracks.
The Cardinals were defeated by St Peter's as Acton limited the losers to nine safe drives while St Peter's tallied 18 runs in the nine inning affair.
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