Girders of amateur sport and national pride clash
Sporting commentary by J Ed Grillo discusses a chaotic game day with pitchers and batters struggling to settle, the Cubs and Yeomen in a tense stand. He notes pride, fighting spirit, and possible team dissension as key themes influencing outcomes and the Olympic backdrop looms.
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J ED Grillo
Cubs
Thanas
Oumay Crepiel
Minbiyers
Snational League
Conta Ag
Pittsburg
Nom Lyk
Pracss
Fondan
Pels
Lutea
Baseball Yesterday Scores and Standings Flash
In the American League yesterday Washington beat Boston 5 to 1, Cleveland defeated Chicago, Detroit won against St. Louis, and Philadelphia topped New York 3 to 1. Today matchups include Detroit at Washington and Cleveland at Philadelphia with Chicago at New York and St. Louis at Boston. Detroit leads the standings with a 49 34 record and a .590 win percentage, Philadelphia at 49 40 and .550, while Washington sits at 32...
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Detroit
Washington
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Chicago
New York
St. Louis
Boston
Schouts
Cheaga
Lieveland
National League Yesterday's Results and Standings
National League results show Pittsburg beating Chicago 5 to 3 and Philadelphia defeating Boston 4 to 2. St Louis won against Cincinnati, while New York and Brooklyn played. Philadelphia leads with a .? record. Chicago and Boston trail. standings show varied totals across teams including Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, New York, Brooklyn, Cincinnati, St Louis.
Wagner's Batting Helps Pittsburg Triumph Over Brooklyn
Pittsburg defeated Brooklyn as Wagner sparked the offense with sensational fielding and clutch hitting. McIntyre and Walls were effective for Pittsburg, while key contributions from Lumles and Jordan helped push the tally. Final score 6 to 4 with Brooksfield errors and early scoring by Pittsburg leading to the win.
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Pittsburg
Mcintyre
Case Walls
Wis Mcintyre
Pittsburgs
Wagner
Pitsburg
Brooklyn Abilo & Fy Thong
Meueh If
Fyerdun
Wilson Rf
Isnechan
Aacina
Tb Lkewls
Gio Ow ‘Beigen
Wallis
P Ymcinn
Groogiva
Breskisn
Quakers Defeated Middlesex Cricketers Win From Philadelphians
Middlesex eleven defeated the Gentlemen of Philadelphia by seven wickets at Lords. Poor conditions hindered play. Philadelphia posted 113 in two innings, Middlesex replying with 92 in their first and finishing two wickets down in the second. Elmira to replace Johnstown and Gloversville in the New York State League. Ramsay to lead, new players joining. Glidden Tourists begin run at Summit Springs with officials present. sun shone, scores said to be clean.
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Jordon
Gentlemen
Phidelphia
Middlesex
Lords
Viiters
Phiadelphias
Elmira
Timira
Johnstown
Glovers
Wile
Fleurt Ramsay
Binghamton Ramsay
Wil Taki
Glidden
Summit Springs
Cubs Hit Ball Timely in Chicago Victory
Chicago won easily in a loose fielding game thanks to timely batting. Tinker Hofman and Ritchey paced the offense, Stagle's great throw at home saved a run, and Reulbach's pitching limited the visitors as Chicago built a 6 6-3 lead.
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Chicago
Gut Reulbach
Tinkers
Hofmans
Ritcheys
Stagle
Ritchey
Joston
Boultes
Abieno
Boton
Slagle
Sheckard Evers
Moran and McGann
Sheckard Hotman
Byers
Tinker
Hofman
Joney Elils
Pickering's Three Run Shot Lifts Locals in Narrow Win
Olney’s Pickering belts a homer with two on as Cleveland jaws ahead in the fifth, Falkenberg holds Naps to five hits and escapes a tight eighth inning. Ganley and Pickering pace the offense while Hickman’s glove shines at first. Milan shines in center as Cleveland edges Washington 5 to 3.
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J. E. Grillo
Oliver Daniel Pickering
Olmey
Naps
Nationals
Washington
Cleveland
Olver Daniel
Shipke
Ganley
Bass
Pickering
Frederick Falkenberg
Falkenberg
Thielman
Jake Tielman
Josh Clarke
Bradley
Street
Stovall
Thieliman
Altizer
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Garney
Hinchman
Perring
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Melinde
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Thielman Suore
Joe Birmingham
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Pekeing
Rf Street
PO J Clarke
Hickman Db
Lable
Bomla
Clan
Kassa
Rickering
Thteman
Mebride
Mcfride Alliver
Mr Ogan
Reds Drop Long Game In Eleventh Inning Defeat
Philadelphia defeated Cincinnati in a marathon game to win in the eleventh inning on an error and a double. The box shows a heavy attack from both teams with hits by Knabe Titus McLean Doolin Osbourne and others. Paige sold to New York National for 2500 with arrival to follow the manager's call.
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Perring
Stovall
Thaelman
Cincinnati
Philadelphia Today
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Oldraut
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Giants
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Charleston
George F Paige
McGraw
New York
Weather Hints for Fans and Lineups for Detroit Washington
Weather predictions call for showers as fans arrive. Probable battery assignments list Burns and Street for Washington and Killian and Schmidt for Detroit. Game called.
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Burns
Street
Washington
Killian
Schmidt
Detroit
Praise for Killifer and Detroit prospect Kil lifer joins Texas League man
Kil lifer, a young catcher praised by Jesse Tannehill after quick Texas trials, is expected to join Detroit soon replacing one of the three club catchers. Big Bill Burns to pitch the opening game of the Detroit series against Killian as the teams clash.
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Jesse Tannehill
Texas
Detroit
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Killifer
Billier
Lifer
Tipe
Mike Kahoe
Big Bill Burns
Killian
Suits on Sale At Massive Reduction Draw City Shoppers
Across the city men from all walks of life are buying up to 120 suits as a dramatic sale offers unusually low prices. The selection praised as very good draws buyers seeking value and broad choice.
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Treasury Triumphs in Interleague Pennant Race
Treasury defeats Interstate Commerce 6 to 4 to clinch the 1908 Departmental League title amid a record crowd of about 6,000. Hester pitched well for Treasury, Balzer started for Interstate, and key hits by Hampton, Keane, and Gertman paced the champions. Commerce and Labor, and Commerce and Postoffice also produced drama, including a ten inning win for Postoffice.
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Cardinals Forfeit in Columbia League Game
After eight innings the Cardinals forfeited to the Congregationals in a Columbia League match when umpire O Leary ruled Worrell and Smoot out for Hana catching the ball on a pickup. Manager Waanters protested as Smoot was doubled at second and Worrell was ruled out.
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Tauprecht
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Haislip
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Marines 12 Turner A. C. 9 ro eak
Marines defeat Turner A. C. 12 to 9 in a wartime sports score report.
Marines Triumph In Marquette League Thriller
The Marines beat the Turnerites 122 to 9 as Dowd sparkled with two triples and a two-base hit, while Meagher and Ward contributed in support. Jenkins made a leaping catch, and Turner lifelines faltered as Colliflower and McMahon were hit hard. Game lasted 1 hour 5 minutes with Atkins and Colliflower watching the mound.
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Jenkins
Schriver
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O Coleman
T Kane
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Coleman
Moffit
Mullen
Spalding
Collifower
Cleveland
Jennings Confident Tigers Aim for Flag After Late City Arrival
Thiel Hughey Jennings of the Tigers arrived in the city about midnight from Philadelphia. He expresses strong belief in winning the flag, notes possible deals for Falkenberg or Smith, and claims his team is stronger this year with confident players and improved uniforms. Boston teams both sit 37-48 in standings.
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Philadelphia
Jennings
Cantillon
Falkenberg
Smith
Boston
Yankees Ease Past Browns in St Louis Victory
New York defeated St Louis 8 to 2 as New York hitters and defense prevailed. Chesbro pitched seven innings, Manning and Waddell also saw action, while key players Moriarity Wallace and Jones supplied multiple hits to secure the win.
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Conroy
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Bale
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Evans
Tigers Take Final Game in Philadelphia Series
Detroit defeats Philadelphia 5 1 in a late game as Davis of Philadelphia is ejected for disputing a decision. Schacter, Hartsel, and Coughlin drive runs, with Donovan and Plank pitching. Final score Detroit 5 Philadelphia 1. game lasts 1 hour 50 minutes.
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Altrock Pounded in Opener at Chicago Series
Boston lights up Chicago in a 8 to 1 opener as the Red Sox surge with five runs before the second inning. Meteor III sails for Cowes regatta in Berlin with the Kaiser's Americanbuilt yacht Meteor Tif departing to race for the last time as imperial yacht. replacement yacht to be built at Certz yards.
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Twining and Wallach Battle To Seven Inning Tie In League
In dependence League action Twining and Wallach finished seven innings tied at five. Powell pitched a grand game for Twining with eleven strikeouts and four hits allowed. Gelbel excelled at first for Wallach as offensive stars included Powell Sullivan Kelleher Terry Haynte Strothers Lynch McDonald Ruppert and Downey. Final score read 5 to 5 after a spirited seven innings.
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Kelleher Dowdle
Geltel
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Panzaballs
G E Howard Co Beats W B Moses in Commercial League
The G E Howard Co defeated W B Moses 1 0 in the Commercial League, the Printers team pitching a fine game allowing four hits and striking out ten. Greene made a diving catch by Hurley, a highlight of the contest. Howard and Moses contributed multiple hits, while Freeman pitched effectively for Howard.
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Trainmen Beat Station in Rail YMCAL Clash
The Trainmen won 39 to 6 over the Station outfit in the Railroad Young Mens Christian Association League. After Station led 4 0 through two innings, Trainmen rallied with a five run third inning and pulled away, with key hits from Showalter, Schaefer, Williams, Thompson, and Umbaugh.
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