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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1912
Page
11
The Nationals face St Louis in a key series as rival clubs chase Boston and Philadelphia. Washington seeks to gain ground, avoid fatigue in August, and rely on strong pitching while Marquard stumbles after a late surge.
In a turnabout victory for the Nationals, Griffeth crossed Callahan to flex the lineup as Walter Johnson was shelled. The Sox offered little resistance with seven scattered singles and a fifth inning rally stifled by Johnson’s lapse. Bell, the Burlington acquire, was the only pitcher to show form, yielding one run on a Johnson homer to left.
St Louis and Washington Nationals meet in a two game set with opening at 2 pm and second around 4 pm The Browns push for wins after a week of shifts to boost offense and a seventh place run The Nationals chemistry shows in early frames with Milan and Shanks delivering key plays and Johnson closing strong in later innings
Hugh Tallant of New York wore heavy socks while playing G F Touchard in the twenty second annual Longwood Cricket Club singles match, Touchard prevailing. Eastern Doubles features include numerous results with Concord New Hampshire and Boston teams defeating opponents in first round. In minor notes, Patrick McGehee of Vicksburg Mississippi sold to Detroit for 750 dollars to join the American League, reporting after the season.
Washington faces a five game slate at St Louis with a two o clock start. Hughes Vaughn or Petty are likely for the Nationals while Stovall rotates youth. The St Louis trip blends newcomers with veterans as Johnson may not pitch, and Detroit looms next week. A home run by Johnson over Collins yard, nine walks issued, and a disrupted day after a tree fall injury punctuate the eventful contest.
American League and National League standings show Philadelphia Chicago matchups and scattered results. Team records and percentages appear with several games listed against Boston Brooklyn Washington St Louis New York Detroit Cleveland Pittsburgh Cincinnati and others.
Chicago defeats New York 3 to 1 in a pitchers battle as Lavender bests Tesreau. Chicago scores on an error, a passed ball, a single and triple, while New York’s lone run came on a triple and error. Large crowd attends as Chicago gains ground in the pennant chase.
In a July game in Brooklyn, Pittsburgh edged the Dodgers 6 to 5 in the 10th. Mensor starred with key hits, while Brooklyn tied twice on wild throws and a Cole error. Pitching mixed, with Robinson and Yingling going long. final score decided in the 10th after a late Pittsburgh rally.
Two favorites Won and one last in the opening of the Lake Erie circuit race meeting at Bradford Pennsylvania today. Martin C won the 2:15 pace in straight heats while Brownie won the 2:16 trot. Herbert M won the 2:38 trot in straight heats after Harry Wilkes failed. Purree defeated Border King and Harry Wilkes for the 2:78 trot with Best time 2 23. percent. Brownie captured the 2:16 trot purse of 400 with J F Gibson second and Millis W third. Southern League note Mobile beat Atlanta and New Orleans beat Chattanooga in a brief round of games.
New England League results show Brockton Lynn rain Lowell 3 to 2 and Lawrence 2 Haverhill 4 Fell River 2 with Worcester 4 and New Bedford. American Association reports Minneapolis beat Toledo 9 to 6, Columbus 4 Paul, and Kansas City 3 Louisville 1. International League Newark 6 Baltimore 1 while Toronto 4 Montreal 2 and Buffalo 8 Rochester 1. Tri state Harrisburg 3 Atlantic 0 first game Wilmington 7 Johnstown 1 second game Wilmington 7 Allentown 3 York 1. South Atlantic Jacksonville 2 Savannah 1, Savannah 7 Jacksonville 3. Atlantic Columbus-Columbia rain. Appalachian Bristol 3 Morristown 3 Asheville 7 Knoxville 3. Cleveland 3 Johnson City 2. Virginia Norfolk 5 Roanoke 2 Petersburg 2 Portsmouth 4 Richmond 1. Carolina Association Eppertonburg 8 Greenville 3 Greensboro 3 Winston-Salem Charlotte 3 Andereco 2.
St Louis ended last position in the American League by taking both games from the New York Highlanders in a doubleheader. Game one: 5 to 1, game two: 3 to 1. Baumgardner and Hamilton pitched well for St Louis, holding New York to nine hits in the first game and eight in the second. George Davis impressed as a rookie for New York, though his team failed with poor defense in the third inning and left 11 men on base in the second game.
Philadelphia wins final game of the series in Cincinnati at 5 to 0. Alexander pitched strong allowing scattered hits while Sage struggled for the Reds. Paskert Magee Luderus and Menin led the offense with two runs driven in.
Special to The Washington Port Boston reports two recruits set to join the Detroit Tigers as new arrivals tomorrow morning. Deal from Jackson Michigan and Baschange from Lexington Bluegrass League are among the newcomers. A California pitcher may also report, with timing for Philadelphia or Detroit unclear. Manager Jennings awaits waiver decisions on two veteran stars tied to past championships, with Dixy Jones, George Moriarty, and possibly Delahanty considered in rumor.
Philadelphia Jus 16 defeated Cleveland 7 to 2 as Joe Jackson left the game after a seventh inning collision. Grady Steen pitched through the inning while manager Davis shuffled players. The contest featured Jackson exiting on a line drive and Cleveland leaving runners on base as Griggs and Grike contributed at the plate. Umpires were Wocere and Evans. the game continued with Steen credited with a solid relief performance.
Leader Wood mentored a field of 96 golfers including J Neville and Evans as action heated the Western Amateur near Denver. Tough play and steady scoring highlighted by longtime contenders at the Water Club and surrounding venues as players pursued the title through tricky greens and swift rounds.
Unclear text fragment mentions Miller seeking a match with promoter Eddie Graney and others. Reference to July date, possible opponent Al Wea Fran and Harry Hart. bits include promoters arranging a bout and the general boxing scene, with scattered names and phrases.
In New York juvenile boxing action Bud Crouse from Pushurekara Tove Kurts of Newark Frere fought last night. The referee stopped the eight round bout as Crouse weighed 188 pounds and Kurz is described as outmatched. The fight was halted with Crouse clearly ahead and the Newark competitor at a disadvantage.
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