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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1909
Page
16
A garbled late era sports clippings style note references California football and a player named Ed Gaillo. It mentions a starting lineup, a Fly yt SPR game, and various phrases about a season and early January. The readable portions point to a critique or observation of team performance and personnel.
Catcher Spencer Sener plans to return to the Red Sox after deserting the team for a Western trip. He will join his former teammates in Detroit tomorrow as his father persuades him to return and rejoin the club in polite society. The Boston owner confirms the move while reports place Sener at his home in Pennsylvania pending travel.
Ambiguous OCR notes discuss Chesbro possibly retiring or stepping away from baseball amid a national probe and slander concerns. References to the New York Yankees Ames and Boston teams imply ties to early 20th century leagues. It mentions figures like G. Fitzpatrick and Jeter, with notes on performance setbacks and fearsome reputations among batters.
A cluttered OCR page reports cricket matches and local events with references to Will Row at Richmond, invitations, and club activities. Mentions Virginla Foyety and New York veterans, plus Merion Cricket Club participation and match details. The text lists August and September dates and notes various team movements and fixtures.
Special to The Washington Poet Chicago fans see Burns pounded and Johnson wounded as Washington falls 6 to 3 in a seventeen inning playoff. The Sox surge early, but Burns limits study. Dougherty, Milan, and Pat Dougherty spark offense. Johnson struggles, Cantillon shifts pitchers, and Chicago gains a late lead before sealing the win.
Midweek MLB update shows Detroit over Philadelphia 3 3 0 0 0 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0. Washington 3 3 0 0 0 3 2 0 0. Boston 2 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0. New York 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0. Also notes upcoming games Thursday including Washington at St Louis Philadelphia at Chicago Boston at Detroit New York at Cleveland. Sox are described as rediscovering form with strong hitting and a clutch effort by Jiggs, Coline replacing Blankershin in center.
Cleveland defeats Boston 4 to 2 as Ryan falters early and Cleveland scores all four runs by the fourth inning. Berger settles after the rough start, Lajolie returns in managerial duties, and key plays include Stovall and Denker contributing hits while Pape works in relief.
A group led by W S Wilson and George W Dales showcased an electric vehicle touring from Philadelphia toward Pittsburgh with stops in Maryland New Jersey and New York. They described steep hills Susquehanna routes and rough roads as the test to prove the car’s endurance and speed.
Detroit faced New York in a July game with Summers pitching strongly for the home side. Bush Hughes and Kiliver provided run support while Summers stranded several New York threats. Key moments included a Kiliver home run and a double play sparked by Eiberfeld as Detroit won on solid defense and timely hitting.
Special to The Washington Feat Chicago July 21 Rick Altrock ends major league run after transfer to Minneapolis and move to Toledo to join the Millers in the American Association pennant chase. Nick Altrock, popular Chicago figure, believes minor leagues offer a new chance though his days as a major leaguer may be over. Cantillon moves quickly to close the deal, signaling the end of his long and controversial major league tenure.
Bonnla Kate and Ben Double led a Fort Erie showcase with winning finishes. Empire City and Evening Song followed in strong showings as other favorites posted decisive odds with Hall Top and Hans among notable contenders.
Chicago home nine wins 3 to 2 over Brooklyn in a tense game marked by three errors in the seventh. Sheckard and Hofman spark Chicago with key hits, while Brown outpitched and defensive plays preserve the lead as Brooklyn rows back with late threats.
A crowded program lists numerous horses and jockeys including Belleview 10m, Minka, Juliet, and Beatrice as potential runners across multiple furlong races. Entries feature buyers like Charle Hacgrave, Camis 11, and Lady owners with purses and maiden events.
In New York, July 1, a poorly played game ended 11 to 2 with New York defeating St Louis. The examination of Mathewson’s finger showed the bone was not broken, allowing a likely return to pitching by the end of next week.
American League crowds in Cleveland 2730 Detroit 2056 Chicago 3100. National League turnout at Boston 1824 Brooklyn 3000 Philadelphia 4436 New York 4000.
Boston wins 7 to 4 as a fourth inning rally turns the Bay State contest. Beaton, Sox pitcher, limits Cincinnati while key hits and a late run support seal victory amid tight play at Fenway.
Hapless toward a pro debut Havlik faces rejection as critics question readiness. The report notes mixed signals from managers and scouts while Havlik contends his minor league track record supports a major league shot.
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