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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1909
Page
24
The jumble points to a disjointed sports note noting a troubled season. It references players and moments without clear context or complete lines, suggesting a frustrated appraisal of recent results and team morale. The piece mentions a coach and specific game elements but remains unclear about dates opponents or outcomes.
Catcher Spencer Sener, who left the Boston Red Sox on a Western trip, plans to rejoin his former teammates in Detroit tomorrow. His father persuaded him to return, and a mysterious report from the Grampian Hills mentions word reaching President Paylor. Sener had expressed regret at quitting and seeks polite society as he resumes with Boston.
The article notes Chesbro’s possible retirement amid league unrest and speculation about his role with the New York Mets and other clubs. It mentions public attention from New York and mass media, referencing past performances and the impact on the national league.
The report outlines cricket match events with Will Row and the Merion Cricket Club. Dates around August and September referenced, with veterans from New York and Virginia societies noted. The piece mentions team lineups, venue details, and key moments in the second innings.
In a chaotic three hour affair Chicago bats beat Walter Johnson as Burns and Dougherty drive in key runs. The White Sox rally late, Burns shut down Washington after a rough start, and Chicago seizes a decisive lead with timely hitting and strong defense.
In midweek play the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees split results while Washington and Philadelphia posted losses. Chicago beat Cleveland 4 3, Detroit and Boston won. Several games scheduled for Thursday include Washington at St Louis and Philadelphia at Chicago.
Cleveland scored four runs in the early innings to outpace Boston 4-2 as Ryan lasted only part of the game before relief. Lajoie returns to the lineup in manager John McGraw era despite a rough start, with Stovall and Denker contributing. Berger worked for Boston but yielded the decisive runs.
A pioneering electric vehicle tour led by Wacda electric advances through Maryland Pennsylvania New Jersey and New York. The party from the Wilson Company travels via Baltimore Philadelphia Trenton and Pittsburgh aiming to demonstrate the car to prospective buyers across the state. They report rough roads in Lancaster county and the Susquehanna route the toughest yet.
Detroit delivers a sharp win over New York as Summers shines on the mound. Bush Hughes supports with solid pitching but costly errors open the door for Detroit. Kiliver and Buck provide key plays sparking the offense. Final score details show Detroit ahead 7 to 2 with decisive fielding and timely hits.
Special to The Washington Post Chicago July 21 Rick Altrock longtime major leaguer popular with fans and key to Cubs World Series pivot joins Minneapolis then Toledo to chase American Association pennant. Manager Cantillon says Altrock’s major league days are over though he hopes to influence minor leaguers. Altrock famed for nerve and lack of fear, but Cantillon closes sale, ending his tenure with the organization.
The Fort Erie card lists Bonnla Kate Pallock and Ben Double Burton winning in two to one and near even-money finishes at Star Wave Mentry and Maquette Burne. Empire City Richard Reed Taptin Evening Song Greevy, Stanley Fay Powers, Hill Top McGahey, Fighting Bolt Page, Hans Taplin also shown with odds and placements.
Chicago wins the rubber game against Brooklyn by 3 to 2 as a cluster of errors in the seventh inning helps decide the outcome. Holman and Evers turned stellar plays to prevent a late Brooklyn rally while Sheckard and Archers paced Chicago with timely hits in a tense afternoon in Chicago.
A chaotic list of racing entries features numerous horses and connections including Feckan Yara Deuphter Anat Jule vs Levengsten op Williams Moses Neadam Cap Sin Ear son Cuthber My young Bele Poche and more. The card lists many horses, breeders, breeders, and race types with various distances and purses.
Long, poorly played game sees New York defeat St Louis 11 to 2. Key moments include Wagner’s error, White and Byrnes solid defense, and Mathewson’s finger exam confirming no fracture, with plans to pitch again by end of next week.
Attendance figures reported for yesterday show the American League games in Cleveland with 2 730, Detroit 2 056, Chicago 3 100, and in the National League Boston 1 824, Brooklyn 3 000, Philadelphia 4 436, New York 4 000.
Boston won 7 to 5 as a fourth inning rally keyed the victory over Cincinnati. Beaton, Gates, Wyowrey and others delivered hits while Dubuc pitched and Campbell-Coney handled a running sequence. numerous singles and sacrifices highlighted the late scoring, with Boston taking an early lead before Cincinnati tied briefly.
The article notes Havlik or Teague Havtx faced doubt about readiness for the major leagues. It discusses workouts, concerns from scouts, and the adjustment anticipated when moving from teen levels to professional ranks. The piece references Cantl and a potential return to Peo for a first back in spring training.
The umpire ruled that runners may advance on a wild throw but bases on balls are counted only from the time the ball is thrown and not from the moment the overthrow occurs. Players protested but the decision stood as the sole judge's call.
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