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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1907
Page
22
A fragmented report outlines the National Amateur Swimming Championships to be held with extensive participation from New York, Chicago, and many clubs. Senior and Junior classes will compete, with top teams and notable swimmers to be highlighted in a densely worded account reflecting late 19th or early 20th century sports reporting.
Sporting commentary analyzes Fitzsimmons bold thirteen round victory over Dempsey, his wealth of critics and fans debate his missteps and the public’s reaction. It notes management debates at Cincinnati and rumors of changes, including Herrmann and Hanson and potential player moves across clubs.
Brookland team defeats Uphroja yesterday afternoon 6 to 3 before a large crowd on the Arsenal grounds. Strong defense by Cassidy and Le Patting, with Munn and Payne contributing as Brookland held firm. Notable plays from Verbe and Alston fueled the visitors' offense as they overcame a late challenge to seal the victory.
Matt Moefrath's sixteen pound jammer throw was marked 173 feet 9 inches by New York Athletic Club but later measured hammer handle exceeded four feet by one inch. The error prompted a record claim for John J Flanagan of the Irish Americans Athletic Club Midway NY July 71. In other notes Albany State League faced Chicago Nationals with errors by the visitors easing four runs. later strong play by the home team but no runs despite efforts.
Washington manager Cantillon praised Joss as unbeatable after a 12 inning tie with Cleveland. Falkenberg expected to start today. Smith effective Friday. Johnson’s whereabouts unclear as scouting reports state he looked strong in the West. Regulars spent downtime fishing and resting in preparation for another game.
A racey club box score from a St Louis at New York contest lists multiple substitutions and batters, with Howell and Hoge changing in mid game. Notable players include Laporte, Yeager, Goring, and Looney, while the line shows runs and errors amid a spotty transcript of in innings and positions.
Chicago and Boston split a July 1 doubleheader with Winter defeating Walsh 3 to 1 in game one and White winning 4 to 2 in game two. Double plays featured prominently including Roche to Tebell and Donohue to Ferre. Sloppy fielding led to errors and lengthy delays, with 49 minutes time of game.
A July 1 race at Matsons Lafitte featured nine starters as Maurice Cailsus Querdo secured victory over French Derby rival. President Fal Hayes left for a vacation after the event.
Gossip and results from the District League and nearby clubs. Mentions Post Office and Treasury teams, umpire Betts, Arbiter McCann, and players like Haring Kraft Donaldson O Nef and St Stephens pitchers. Reports on grounds, finances, and upcoming games with references to Washington DC area teams and officials.
A damaged readable OCR fragment lists many proper names and places such as Bighton Beach, Fort Ene, Ocean, Woolstore, Axatlina, Taher, Roa, Yalvio, and others. No cohesive event or narrative is discernible beyond a jumble of personal names and toponyms.
The Washington Post will award a cup to the club finishing first in the District of Columbia amateur baseball season. After wartime schedules, managers and league presidents should form a board of directors to fix schedules and rules and appoint a district championship board. The inscription reads Amateur Baseball Champions District of Columbia 1907.
Special to The Washington Post reports New York Yankees manager Graymith plans to trade pitchers Kitson from Washington and Moore from Cleveland for sluggers or other major league capable players. The move aims to appease a restive clubhouse as several Yankees players allegedly show indifferent effort, though Grmith denies the charge.
The York club in Pennsylvania has been sold to Reading, Pennsylvania, with Reading set to take over York’s schedule and standings as part of a consolidation amid dwindling attendance. The change shifts the franchise presence to Reading, creating two clubs in the circuit if no compromise occurs with the outlaw Atlantic League already operating a team there.
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