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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1914
Page
13
Baseball brief reports the Griffmen adding Mike Mitchell from the Nationals, expected to report today. Griffth seeks right field help, noting Mitchell with Cincinnati and Chicago roots, and past performance amid Nationals’ offensive showing.
In St Louis on July 2 the Cardinals edged the Dodgers 5 to 4 in a tight second game of the series. Pfeffer faltered after a strong start, and St Louis built a two-run lead before holding on. Key names include Miller Custan Wing and Byer among several others, with defensive plays and a double play noted.
News from Paris reports Rock Sand the renowned English bred stallion died at 14. Owner Luque t Belmont had sold him two years earlier to a French and American syndicate for 150000 dollars after paying 123000 in 1908.
A postponed Brookland Church League game between Methodist and Episcopal teams this afternoon may create a tie at the top. If Episcopal wins, Methodist and Baptist must stage a playoff for the honor in the circuit.
National pitchers Benz and Johnson duel as Washington edges Chicago 4 to 0. Acosta and Morgan drive in runs. Morgan's single and Acosta's triple key the scoring. Shanks, McBride, and Fournier contribute hits as the Nationals string together timely offense and solid defense in the West.
New York July 21 The Baseball Players Fraternity won a victory when Newark purchased Clarence C Kraft and guaranteed back pay. Brooklyn club president Charles H Ebbets brokered peace with Nashville and Newark clubs, with Kraft returning to Newark under old terms and back salary paid. The case avoided a looming strike and drew mixed reactions from league officials and team owners.
In Buffalo on July Fourth the New York court vacated an injunction against Hal Chase, ruling the ten day clause creates no mutual obligation and that organized baseball forms a monopoly. The decision ends Chase’s restraint while Buffalo Federal League clubs claim their contract terms under the national agreement.
Philadelphia defeats Cleveland in a doubleheader, winning 11 innings 2 1 and 7 to 3. Mitchell fans 12 in eight innings of the opener before Cleveland ties it. Murphy and Oldring contribute key hits. In the second game Philadelphia wins with six hits and nine sacrifices, Avoff Steen and Hagerman drive runs as Cleveland’s offense stalls.
New York hit the ball hard to win its first local victory over Detroit this season, 7 to 4, as Coveleski and Hall were knocked out of the box. Warhop pitched well after a tough third inning, while Boehler’s wildness in the sixth aided New York’s rally. Boston’s error-prone play and timely hitting fueled the win, with key hits from Ruth, Becking, and another RBI by Mullen.
Rain and wind halted play in a midweek doubleheader. Boston’s offense sputtered as starters and relievers mixed in a tied game before delays forced a postponement. Other regional scores include Trenton winning 4 3 over Harrisburg in a two game set and multiple league tallies across the Tri-State and Southern associations.
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