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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1908
Page
8
Sporting comment critiques delayed tactics by local players as rain interrupts the game and crowds drift away. It notes New York National League pay scales, major league ambitions, and calls for stability as Detroit and Chicago vie for pennants while Pittsburgh and the Pirates press a home strength edge.
Detroit defeated St Louis 6 to 4 as rain affected several games. Scores from yesterday show Boston over Philadelphia 2 to 0 and Chicago beating New York 7 to 3. Today’s matchups include Detroit at Washington and Cleveland at Philadelphia.
Dineen pitched well after the second inning as St Louis defeated Boston 3 to 1. Key players included Cravath and Cravath contributed two runs while Stone and Pettis starred in the field and on the bases for the Cardinals.
In Cleveland, Cleveland beat Philadelphia 4 to 3 in twelve innings. Hinchman and Bradley drove in the first three Cleveland runs with Bradley scoring the decisive run in the twelfth inning.
Eleven innings produced a tie between Chicago and Boston as Hofman led a late rally with a triple and Sweeney and Beane contributed key hits. Slagle drove in the tying run in the tenth while Sacrifice hits and double plays shaped the eventual game.
Homer saves the shutout for Brooklyn, blocking Pittsburg’s only run on a ninth inning homer by Jordan. Chicago hot pitching kept the game tight. Brooklyn scored on a Leed double and Wagner sac fly, while Pittsburg left runners stranded. Game notes list hits, errors, and pitching lines for both teams with no further scoring.
Washington defeats Detroit 6 to 0 after a brief rain delay. Mullen dominates on the mound with strong fastballs while Detroits Hughess rough outing and timely hits by Washington support the win in a muddied, wet game.
Tyrus Cobb the American League champion batsman will wed Miss Charlie Lombard of Augusta in early August in Augusta. Cobb has obtained a leave of absence for the ceremony and plans a postseason tour of Japan before winter travel abroad. The item also covers Edmonson possibly joining the Nationals at St Louis, Cantillon seeking a Galveston rookie, and recent Tigers and Nationals game details including Cobb’s three hits and two steals.
In fast company the two pitchers Marquard and catcher Meyer may justify big figures, but the sums cited seem excessive. The New York club reportedly paid the amount stated, and Crawford’s long hit at the local grounds highlighted the day. Also, manager Robert R Brown, known as Buster Brown, has resigned as manager and captain of the Hagerstown club with a new captain to be chosen from among the players.
Philadelphia earned a 3 run win over Cincinnati with timely hitting and errors. Kane and Titus led the offense with key two base hits while Bransfeld and Sparks contributed in the field. Game lasted one hour and forty nine minutes with umpire Mr Rigler.
The Flouse store advertises all summer suits included in a Fries sale. Shoppers can find discounted men's and women's suits across sizes, with emphasis on light fabrics and lightweight jackets for warm weather. Prices and exact dates unavailable in the readable text.
In the American League games Boston faced St Louis with 5092 spectators, Philadelphia met Cleveland drawing 4591, and Washington played Detroit before 2200 fans. In the National League Chicago competed with Boston drawing 7800, Cincinnati faced Philadelphia at 4060, and Pittsburgh took on Brooklyn with 3296 attendees.
In a runaway mile and a furlong handicap Tony Bonero 4 to 1 led from start to finish winning by four lengths with Import 6 to 1 second and Pins and Needles 3 to 1 close for third Royal Cap tive 9 to 5 led early in the 2 year old race at 6 12 furlongs and won by two and a half lengths Summernight 8 to 1 was runner up with Fashion Plate 7 to 2 close for third In the 3 year old race Black Oak 2 to 1 led early then Obert 3 to 1 took over and won by two lengths.
At Brighton, Tony McCarthy rode multiple winners with King Cobalt and Short Cut among the victors in a day of volatile betting and strong attendance. Royal Captive, The Squire, and King Cobalt highlighted a program of steeplechase and flat races, with notable rides by Miller, McCarthy, and Leach. The day featured lively betting despite bookmaker tension, a dramatic finish in the last race, and a dramatic railside scene as fans saw favorites challenged and a few longshots crest the line.
Race results from Windsor show Harlaw 93 ridden by Kennedy won the first purse for older horses, Kale Carney 9 trained by Ross to place second, Macella leading third, with Meadow Breeze and Enviolating among others also running. The second race over hurdles saw Smile Lizzie Plat lead early but Wonasie 149 under Me Clainy captured the win, Lights Out 149 finished second. Third race for two-year-olds went to Dan De hosts 110, Many Colors and Chip munk IT Shillingy shared minor placings. Fourth race for seven furlongs produced Polly Prin 136 with Tom Dolan 10y close second, Cave Adium 112 and Servite sharing minor honors. Fifth race featured Nigger Baby 105 winning at 7 to 2, Balke Iti ENtcol) second, The Cook 108 third. Sixth race for one mile and sixteenth saw Gil vetlear 98 and Kon Tra Bay through to top two, Mortiboy 118 close behind. Seventh race at six furlongs crowned Royal One 109 with Clemente 107 second, Berthe 107 third.
Special to The Washington Post reports Colin May race again after training at Duryea’s stable. Horses including Charles Edward and King Cobalt prep for Saratoga. Firestone may miss fall races after a severe cut in the Commonwealth Handicap. Jockey Club investigates Beardall Carter doping case with no verdict.
Entries list for a Brighton Beach race meeting with multiple races for 2 to 6 year olds. Notable horses include Kentucky Beau Francas Sailor Girl Moonshine and Little on Maid, Rialco Den Brique Tom McGrath Cruesias Hall Sovereign Avuda and Golden Pearl. steeplechase favors Princes of Pilsen Canvas Banver Firate Robador. Contains handicaps selling races across five furlongs to two miles with numerous named horses and odds.
A dense string of seemingly historical names, titles, and phrases appears. It reads like a chalked list of personages, ships, places, and heraldic terms without clear narrative or context.
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