Washington Post Newspaper Archives, Jul 17, 1907, p. 8

Hughes Twirls Great Ball For Even Break

Local report notes Hughes delivered a sweeping performance as he twirled the ball with precision to create an even break in the play. Fans cheered as the effort helped sustain momentum and control on the field.

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Brookland Beats Wheaton 2 1 In Slow Pitch Game

McKnight sparked Brookland to a 2 1 victory over Wheaton as Simons faced McKnight in the opener. The game featured a fourth inning fracas and a long delay, with Brookland breaking a late tie for the win at the local ball yard.

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HOW THEY STAND AND NINE INNING CAPITOL CITY LEAGUE GAME

A Capital City League clash saw Government Printing Office defeat Southern Railway 7 to 6 in nine innings. Hampton pitched for Southern against Burhans with key hits by Farrell and Smith, while defensive plays and a Smith Farrell double helped tilt the scoring.

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Philadelphia Downs Naps in Cleveland Shut-out

Philadelphia wins 3 to 0 over Cleveland as Stoval homers with Hinchman aboard. Davis triples and a Joss error produce two runs in the second and eighth innings. Starting pitchers, fielding miscues, and key hits shape a low scoring affair in Cleveland.

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Willett's rough relief in Nationals loss noted

The youngster Willett struggled against baserunners and control as Jennings sent him in. He issued five walks in five innings, two errors aided opponents, and Hughes drove in runs. Eubanks and Ganley tied up the middle game with errant play, leading to a banishment. The Nationals failed to score after the sixth, setting up another long routed game tomorrow amid postponed action.

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Isbell Delivers Late Rally For Chicago Victory

Chicago rode Isbell’s ninth inning pinch hit and a thirteenth inning rally to edge New York in a 13 inning game. Walsh and Doyle pitched well for the Yankees, Orth finished long relief, and Donohue led Chicago with early hits as both teams traded blows into extra innings.

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Glaze Leaves Box as St Louis Beats Boston 6 to 3

St Louis defeats Boston 6 to 3 with Glaze pulled in the fourth. Game details show hits, fielding notes, and umpire G Loughlin. Other regional scores and baseball notes from Berkeley Springs to Minneapolis and various leagues follow.

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Lumley Back in Game as Brooklyn Defeats St Louis 3-2

Brooklyn’s Lumley returned from a two week absence to start in right field guiding the Brooklyns to a 3-2 win over St Louis in the opening game of the series at Brooklyn. Bell limited St Louis to five hits but received shaky support as Karger fared better.

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Glidden Tour Draws Civilians Across Indiana Route

The Glidden tours moved through Indianapolis and southern Indiana drawing great crowds. Residents decorated towns with flags while farmers traveled to watch the cars pass. Incidents included eggs thrown at motorists near Kokomo and a few water pranks by laborers. Several drivers faced mechanical issues and detours, with George Barr and Hary Stutz retiring from the Hawer prize contest. Tomorrow the route goes from the city to Columbus, Ohio, covering 174 miles with forty-five cars in the lineup.

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Ames Pitches Weak Game as Pittsburg Beats Giants on Polo Grounds

July 16 opening game at the Polo Grounds sees Ames labor through a weak start for New York as Pittsburg wins. Bresnahan starts at first for the Giants, and Ames is pulled after walking several batters. Batting details and line changes follow, with Lynchburg and Norfolk pitchers noted and umpire crew listed.

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Champions Shut Out as Absences Hinder Lynchburg Team

Mary Jane's champions blank Lynchburg despite missing Stoll Bentley and Evans. The Shoemakers gain the lead while commentator notes the absence weakens Lynchburg’s lineup. A terse, period-voiced report from Tynehburg on a July 16 game.

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Richmond Defeats Portsmouth 8 0 to Claim Lead

Norfolk report notes Richmond defeated Portsmouth 8 to 0 in afternoon play. Fitchmend delivered decisive hits and tailplays to clinch the win, with standout contributions from Sora, Cowan, Shaman, and Bletanona Poremauth in a game that kept both teams scoreless early before the final surge.

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Boston Forces Chicago Pitch Changes in Narrow 4 3 Loss

Chicago edges Boston 4 to 3 as visitors shuffle pitchers in the eighth. Flamboyant base running fuels the win while Lindaman and Connell deliver strong hits. Players named include Beaumont Meister Slolenbaren and Needham on a windy day at the ballpark.

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Martinsburg Defeats Hagerstown 7 to 1 at Home

Martinsburg evened the series with a 7 to 1 victory over Hagerstown on home grounds. The local team played solid defense and timely hitting, with standout contributions from Corning, Peaster, and Newton as well as strong pitching by the lineup. Hagerstown struggled atop the lineup and miscues aided Martinsburg’s win.

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Annual trap shoot opens at Paleface Club Boston

One hundred twenty five contestants from nearly every state gathered at the Wellington range for the second annual pattern handicap trap shoot. Weather was favorable and high scores emerged with C H Newcomb of Philadelphia leading amateurs by 171 of 180. Mrs Park of Philadelphia and Mrs Tupnerwein of Texas competed among the women challengers.

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Two Pitchers Hit Hard In Philadelphia Win Over Cincinnati

Philadelphia defeated Cincinnati in a long game with Weimer and Brown hit hard and replaced by Mason and Jichie. Runs credited to Knebe Titus Mogvo Courtney Great and others, with multiple errors and bases on balls noted. Umpires Emalle called at game time of 2 hours 10 minutes.

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Americans Fall Short in Davis Cup Challenge at Wimbledon

London July 1 The American ten players lost their chance to challenge for the Davis Cup after narrow losses at Wimbledon. Beals Wright defeated A J Wilding 3 sets to 1 in the singles, while Norman H Brookes beat Karl H Behr in straight sets 6 4 5 1 6 2, leaving Australia and the United States tied as the deciding match loomed.

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Spray Wins Second Day in Interlake Yacht Race

Put-in-Bay Ohio July 16 the second day of the interlake yacht races opened with a six mile southwest breeze. The Spray led the twenty one foot class and won again followed by the Invader. Entries in the twenty one foot race were Spray Otsiketa Borealis Cleveland and St Clair. Bowltwo won the eighteen foot class with Fanetta second and Mahilian third. Universal class results listed Invader Elsie Mermaid Wrinkle and Mildred. Time totals left the A class winner unnamed. Slow times dominated the eighteen foot class with Bontwo finishing just under its best."

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Hughes Twirls Great Ball For Even Break

Brookland Beats Wheaton 2 1 In Slow Pitch Game

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HOW THEY STAND AND NINE INNING CAPITOL CITY LEAGUE GAME

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Philadelphia Downs Naps in Cleveland Shut-out

Willett's rough relief in Nationals loss noted

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Isbell Delivers Late Rally For Chicago Victory

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Glaze Leaves Box as St Louis Beats Boston 6 to 3

Lumley Back in Game as Brooklyn Defeats St Louis 3-2

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Glidden Tour Draws Civilians Across Indiana Route

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Ames Pitches Weak Game as Pittsburg Beats Giants on Polo Grounds

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Champions Shut Out as Absences Hinder Lynchburg Team

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Richmond Defeats Portsmouth 8 0 to Claim Lead

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Boston Forces Chicago Pitch Changes in Narrow 4 3 Loss

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Martinsburg Defeats Hagerstown 7 to 1 at Home

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Annual trap shoot opens at Paleface Club Boston

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Two Pitchers Hit Hard In Philadelphia Win Over Cincinnati

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Americans Fall Short in Davis Cup Challenge at Wimbledon

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Spray Wins Second Day in Interlake Yacht Race

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