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.
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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1919
Page
5
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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