Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Washington Post in Washington, Washington Dc

We have 1,636,616 pages in Washington Dc

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1919

Page

5

Macks and Tigers Battle 14 Innings

Philadelphia forced Detroit to fourteen innings for a 5 to 4 victory. Pitchers dominated after a ninth inning rally, with Ehmke and Perry delivering strong relief as Detroit and Philadelphia traded leads.

Macks and Tigers Detroit Philadelphia Ehmke Perry Johnson Phila Ao Wite Bush Thomas I T S Young Walker Perry P Burras tKinney

Yanks Wager 20000 On Moore-Wilde Contest

London July 16 Yanks in London have sent an agent to Cardiff with instructions to place 20600 on Moore in the Wilde Moore boxing match. Welsh confidence remains high and they plan to cover all American money.

Washington Post Public Ledger The London Little Brotherhood of Yanks Cardiff Moore

Tribe Beats Red Sox In A 3-1 Contest

Cleveland wins its eighth game of the season by defeating Boston 3 to 1 in Ohio. Pitcher Myers earns his first victory striking out seven, as Boston collects seven hits but cannot convert. Sehangom’s eighth inning fluke hit prevents a shutout.

TRIBE RED Sox Cleveland Ohio Boston Myers Bostons Sehang Shean Heth Roston Clevrland Rons Vitt Graney Chapman Wambs Ganse Mrrec Innis Chapman Sarriuir Lits Pennieh Johnston M Innly Gloseland Faryt Halls of Pennock Elethy Pinchet Walters Hy Peanock

Shocker holds Yankees Browns win five to six

In St Louis July 16 Shocker held New York to four hits and St Louis won the open er 6 5 0 8 The game featured strong pitching by Shawkey against Shocker with late runs by the Browns. Ferdinand Schupp, once a top NL pitcher, was traded today from New York to St Louis for catcher Frank Snyder.

St Lous Shocker New York St Louis Obhawkey York Abhoga St Lows AB Ie Ra Dkinpless Brooki Yo Tagg Ob Ogedeun Bes Pzhkhor Fubin If Teayrs If Osisler Tb Winamwer Asmith Vick Oteherss Honnin Oscrerpid Smith Gerber Sharker Buster Severend Shawkey Gerber Bodie Hannah Pratt Peckinpaugh Pippy New ‘York Ry Shanker Ferdinand of Schupp St L.ouis Nationals Frank Snyder Schupp

Noted of Nationals Chicago July 14

Clark Griffith widened his edge on Hughie Jennings by trading Doc Ayers for Hicks on a day the Griffs won their third game. Ayers pitched well, nearly a shutout, with one Shanks error ruining it. Milan hospitalized with illness, but not serious. Every Griff had a hit, fifteen total, as power and speed fueled a strong showing on the road. Premith’s four straight singles framed a 4-for-4 day until a double play ended his last turn. Jim Shaw may start against the White Sox tomorrow as Menosky fanned thrice. The Griffs swiped seven bases off Schalk and Lynn.

Chicago Clark Griffith Hughie Jennings Doc Ayers Hrickson Griffs Shanks Milan Thas Premith Jim Shaw White Sox Gill Menosky Danforth Schalk Lynn Eddie Collins Weaver Collins Leibeld Jackson Sox Erickson McMalin Addie Collins Lowdermilk Gandil Foster Colling Judge Rice Felsch Erickson Schalk Menothy Murphy Jackson Piinich Shanks Janvrin Picinich Nationals Rice Murphys Spud Piinichs

Nationals Stage Merry Batting Bee Against White Sox

Washington powered to an 11 to 1 victory over Chicago as Grover Lowdermilk struggled early and Danforth, aided by the Nationals, chased him from the mound. Eric Erickson held the White Sox to one run, earning his third win in five starts while the Griffs’ bats shelled the Sox for five runs in the fourth inning.

J. ¥. Fitzgerald Chicago Clark Griffith Eddie Foster White Sox Sox Griff Grover Lowdermilk Eddie Lowdermillk Foster Nationals Lowdermilk Danforth Mitchers Washington Griffs Griffith Kid Gleason Lowdermik Griffa Eric Erickson Shanks Danfeyth Dempsey Erickson Leibold

Rough Work game ties up as Glafs errors keep scoring pace

In a tense contest both sides pushed across runs amid fielding miscues. Erickson allowed just three hits early as Weaver and Collins contributed on defense and offense for the Sox, while the Griffs missing threats grew during later innings.

Dempsey Ready To Defend Title As Challenger Emerges

Boxing legend Jack Dempsey signals willingness to defend his newly won heavyweight title as promoters eye possible foes. He notes readiness to fight anyone once a match is arranged and hints Willie Meehan as likely next challenger while Carpentier options fade.

Dempsey Benny Leonard Tad Dempsey Willie Meehan Jack Jess Willard Tam Carpentier Meehan New York Herald Co

Incomplete Baseball Rally Sees Key Hits and Scoring Plays

Felsch started as a pitcher, Erickson hit a two base triple to right, Judge tripled to center, Foster singled scoring Judge. Picinich collected his fourth straight hit and later helped on a double steal. Shanks and Rice contributed as others advanced, ending with Rice scoring on a double play and run.

Ashington AB. H Foster Rica Shanks Plemmies Janvrin Mrickson Pee Chicago AB. R. PD Tilebold Colt Weaver Jackson Felsch Tamdil McMuilin Ar Lian Abeane Teseee Collins Danforth Lowdermilk Washington Chicara Janvrin McMullin Erickson Bes — Qasetin Rice Murphy Picinich Jud Bacrifice McMahin Shanks McMullin E Collins Chicas Mrick Bison Towdermik Grickson Judge Menosky Rice Murphy Picinich Rices

M Leod Among Leading Golfers at Shawnee

Shawnee on the Delaware Pa July 16 Jim Barnes Western golf champion won the Shawnee Country Club invitation open with a 72 hole total of 285 strokes setting a course record. Mike Brady Oakley finished second with Des Moines and York, Nichols, Hoffner, Reid, Mcleod and Musser among prize winners and notable totals.

Shawnee-on-the-Delaware Jim Barnes Shawnee Country Club Gil Nichols New York Mike Brady Oakley Emmett French York Charlie Hoffner Philmont Wilfred Reid Wilmington Fred Mcleod Columbia

City Briefs Highlight Local Meetings And Veterans Events

The Catholic Women s Service Club meets at 8 PM at 601 E Street NW. The Order of Lafayette plans a reception at the Washington Club, 1701 E Street NW, to honor the 162nd birthday of a noted general. Dr Walter Fewkes will lecture at 2025 G Street NW on Prehistoric People of Our Southwest. William Mather Lewis spoke at the Illinois State Club event at Wilson Normal School. A watermelon Tenant was served by the Gen Emmett Urell Camp U S W V at Pythian Temple. Maj John Peterson, recently returned from overseas after 26 years in the army, was honored. The American War Mothers announce a San Diego Day national convention in Washington September 29 to 30. Delegates to the San Francisco convention will be elected at Pythian Temple tonight.

Order of Lafayette Washington Club E Street Our Southwest Walter Fewkes Bureau of American Ethnology The Smithsonian Institution G Street Northwest Emmett Urell United Pythian Temple John Peterson Peterson San Diego Richard Jo Harden Pytman Temple Rowlock San Francisco

Knights of Columbus announces nationwide education plan

The Knights of Columbus board proposes a countrywide program for technical and general education of young men via its 1800 councils. A conference of educators will settle details in New York on July 27 with participants including Rev John Wynne Joseph Scott Michael Downey Edward Devine and Dr Edward Pace.

Ew York Knights of Columbus Tuly John J Wynne & J Catholic Encyelopedia Joseph Scott Los Angeles Edward A Pace Catholic University of America TDC

Panoply and other winners fill Empire City card

Racing results from Empire City feature Panoply winning the fourth race with Indiscretion second and Lukes Pet third. Snapdragon II dominates the fifth, while Poor Butterfly edges Joan of Arc in the final furlongs. Other races list Grimalkin, Avant, Snakeagon, Por Ritterts, and Old Hraebud among winners. track conditions and numerous names accompany the day’s events.

New York Panoply Empire City Germa Favorige Fannie Mehan Annette Savior Tshe Milan Rice Helen Haxychamure Aiffwood Biff Bang Fils France Wilfreda Fater Manette Flack R & King Nephhalius Raithird RAGE Butwell Cerimal Kin Schuttinger Bonnie Mehan Lanefer Joho Maree John J Ax Tenis Anl Chosee Fators & To F Jan Turhcreek Dendera Dottie Vaordiver Miss Bryn Tre Imscle

Heir Reaper Captures Paper Mills Purses

A dramatic track event ends with Heir Reaper narrowly beating rivals in a close final. Royal Mack and Mack the Toddie challenge for victory as field heat results remain in doubt until the last moment.

Heir Reaper

Also Mentioned on This Page

Washingtons Style Center Stein-Bloch Palm Beach Sidney West, T Stein Bloch Duntep Hat Altemus Hibble Co., Inc Piel Bros. Kovar Products B Street N. W D.C Tous Cervsland Phiadephia Io Kashington St Loui Philadelphs Rockville Nine WIENS Rocky Bhaseball Joevesville Cromwell Bell Bea'l Tnr Hobbs Kensington Ryan Pittsburgh SA Cincinnati St Laws A Brooklyn Philadeoua Pittsburgh Gos American Association Indianapolis Winneanolis S Paul Laste Columbus Milwouker Virgin Norfolk Richmond Newport Vews Portsmouth Petersourg Suffolk Tevas League Shreveport Houston San Antonio Onilas Beaumont Waen EL Palencia Bernard Harding Ninth Street N.W. Main Far McAvoy Ioning Johnson Kiptey Rune Thomas Walker Dugen Lounz Cobb Veach Ainsmith — Briars Kopp Dugan Perkins Dyer Walker Shorten Burns Cobb Witt Veach Lhree Banes Walker Strunk Veuch Hellmann Sarri Feinfs Witt Dugan Burns Burns Dugin Burns Wott Burns Funny Hush Heilmann Brunke Moore-Wilde Browns International League Rae Baltimore Binghamton Baltimore Cing Rochester Newark Buffalo Jersey City Toronto R. H. Bes H. Pet Gharrity Agnew Ors Murphy Koster Grover McBride Crafts Charleston Southern Association New Orleana Mobile New Orleans Chattanooga Memphis Memphis i Chattanooge Atlanta Birmingham Binningham Nashville Little Rock Chase Lowdermilk Jangrin Jess Georges Carpentier Tim HORN Cohen & Schriebilr Garner II M’leod Shawnee Musser Des Moines Iowa Thani | Musser Boston Americans Catholic Women’s Service Club Helo William Mather Lewis Treasury Department Division — of Savings Linois Wilson Normal School Ida B. Kehler K OF C Ormbet Kuludium Tara Bar Thuard Beast Adele BB Johnson Bithe Bo Amabissin Lady Iyer Taedstol Wanheck Saivatelre Peasant Ballyconnet Josep Murphy Scotes Verda Ambassador Hil Tiard Rice Alphee Jehens Tae Bairy Wane Paullite Trinty Watchet Beal Hilherk Warsaw Marchesa Tl Kaye Furlines Jessie Hempden Ib Polnaris Ib Steve el Tadyhke Bridge Tlayer Lovers Jane Qur Mara Cormoran Kenzela Sadies Toler Bethlehem Steel South Ameria the Hecht Co. Clothes Shop Seventh Street Balamanny Mack Prince Loree Fatima Astor Belmont Listmore Sickerbocker Manuatran Hess Low Hess N. Hess’ Sons Pa. Ave Sue Allel
Search Courier

Search the Washington Post Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Washington Post?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication