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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1917
Page
5
Francis Ouimet argues every stroke in golf carries weight from tee to hole. He cites his own open championship tie with Wilfred Reid, stresses keeping focus on each shot, and notes the importance of a solid tee shot, steady second shot, good approach, and clutch putting to finish.
Daughton belts two triples and a double, driving in five runs as Blanton mows down Rex with ten strikeouts in a 9 to 0 Athletics win. Vivid offense from Daughton, Vann, Limerick, and Montague, while Blanton allows only two hits. Also notes Hyattsville and Beltsville minor games and a July 22 update on Walsh joining the Braves.
In 1910 Grover Cleveland Alexander, star pitcher for the Philadelphia Nationals, was bought from Syracuse for 2300. The next year Pittsburgh paid 822,500 to release Marty O'Toole from St Paul of the American Association. Alexander proved a gem, O'Toole faded, showing buying pitchers is a lottery.
Rapid progress in the Henry Williams trophy at Bannockburn Club as first round matches finish and four advance to the second stage. Notable battles see Mackie and De Fargas in a tight second round with Mackie winning 2 up after trailing early. Two 20 hole contests occur with McBride defeating Taylor and Shaw overcoming Stift.
The national association clarifies that service occurs when the ball and racket touch. A hop or jump is defined by both feet off ground simultaneously, with the grounded foot allowed to twist but not leave ground. The server must stop, both feet behind the line, one foot on ground until the racket hits the ball, and other body parts may cross the line before contact.
Plainfield New Jersey July 32 The East tennis team easily outplayed California on the Plainfield Country Club courts Throckmorton defeated W M Johnston 6 32 86 Johnston blistered hand Throckmorton and FB Alexander beat Johnston and Behr 2 66 3 T Miss Mola Bjurstedt defeated Miss Mary Browne 61 64 Dal Roberts the Welsh welterweight boxer killed in action in France under Jim Driscoll's instruction built a strong reputation in the arena
In American Association St Paul beat Toledo 10 to 2 and Milwaukee beat Columbus 2 to 2 in rain eight innings. Minneapolis defeated Indianapolis 2 to 1. Southern Association Chattanooga won 9 to 4 over Mobile and New Orleans 1 Nashville 0. Memphis edged Little Rock 1 to 0. International League Montress 6 Newark 0, Cumberland 3. Blue Ridge League Hagerstown 8 Cumberland 6.
Chicago pitcher Russell hurls a two hitter and Risberg shines with fielding speed and a second inning double driving in a run. Risberg later scores on a long single in the sixth as Chicago defeats Boston 2 to 0.
Cleveland sets season AL record by defeating Philadelphia 20 to 8. Bagby held Philadelphia scoreless through six innings before relievers allowed a late flurry as Cleveland tallied 20 runs on 11 hits and a pair of errors. Chapman hit a home run, and Speaker Roth Graney and others contributed, with Rams, Dugan and Gould guiding Philadelphia’s offense in a high scoring showdown.
Detroit July 22 New York defeats Detroit seven to five in a 13 inning thriller. Pipp starts the 13th with a two base hit and walks, two sacrifice hits and a single produce the decisive run as New York breaks the deadlock. Detroit ties in the eleventh on Burns Texas leaguer to center before New York answers.
New York July 22 Pitcher Mamaux of the Pittsburgh club was indefinitely suspended tonight by manager Bezdek for breaking training rules. He was ordered back to Pittsburgh. It is his second suspension for the same cause and he may be out for the rest of the season.
New York July 22 Joe Higgins of the Irish American Athletic Club defeated Jete Ray of the Illinois Athletic Club in the Cornehan mile at Celtic Park with a time of 4 minutes 27 seconds. Ray earlier won a one mile race at Pittsburgh in 9 35 4 5. Chicago July 22 Leslie Mann Chicago Nationals left fielder, called into the Y M army service, told President Weeg ham he was ordered to report to the Oklahoma City camp August 5 to oversee physical training.
MLB report notes games scheduled across the league with standings varying by team. Key clubs chase top positions as results unfold, with shifts in positions possible after today’s contests.
Doc Ayers pitched a strong relief showing for St Louis in a double bill opener. He allowed seven hits but shut out Washington with ten strikeouts. Eddie Plank followed with a shutout of the Nationals as well, scattering hits and handling the Griffmen in a tight game. Allan Sotheron started for the Browns and struggled with wildness and errors.
The report details a late inning rally as Milan, Rice and Shanks contribute for the Nationals while Brown’s Shotton, Gharrity and Severeid push runs for the Browns. Key plays include Milan advancing, Rice singles in the seventh, and a sequence of sacrifices and errors shaping the Browns’ advantage.
The opening frame of the second game features Foster advancing on Milan’s poke and scoring after Shotton misplays Rice’s fly. Milan, Rice, and Sotheron contribute runs as wild pitches, steals, and errors stir the scoring. Koobrelated relief sees Milan and Rice active, with Judge, Henry, and Ayers contributing at the plate. The middle innings see further miscues and base-running drama before Koob stabilizes and stops the rally.
New York continued a steady winning gait in the National League last week while Chicago and Boston fought for first in the American. The White Sox fared better than the Red Sox but ended the week with a fall. Neither Chicago nor Pittsburgh stopped New York, who won five straight. Philadelphia held second place, Cincinnati rose to third, and St. Louis pressured for third with improved play. The Nationals struggled to stay out of last as St. Louis and Philadelphia surged. Week’s results note standings, runs, hits, errors, and opponents across major leagues, with top matchups listed.
St Louis July 22 The Nationals finished the longest road trip of the season with 14 wins and 18 losses and head home Tuesday morning. Cleveland Chicago and the Browns hindered progress as Eddie Plank and Jim Shaw matched zeroes until late. Bert Shotton starred in the opener with sharp fielding while Baby Doll Jacobson received a $50 check after hitting a sign on his first at bat.
Otto Felsch of the White Sox once dreamed of wrestling Frank Gotch. He trained, tossing opponents in the gym and played multiple positions on sand lot teams. Milwaukee speculated on his future in wrestling before he joined the regular ball club and shifted his passion to baseball.
Beals Becker of Kansas City strengthened his hold on first in the American Association batting race with a .349 average. He also battled Demmitt of Columbus for total bases, while Fred Mollwitz led run production with 63 runs. Wickland still tops home runs, and Dressen heads base steals with 28 as Kansas City leads team batting at .283. several players top their club’s charts in half or more of games.
Clinton Larsen of Utah failed in a recent AAU trial to better the world's high jump record held by Edward Beeson. In exhibition he cleared 6 feet 1 4 inches, then 6 feet 2 inches at a later meet before injuring a sprained ankle. He later cleared 6 feet 8 inches but failed three attempts. Larsen won the broad jump with over 20 feet and supporters expect a new world record in the high jump before summer.
The annual tennis tournament will be held at Bedford Springs beginning Saturday August 4 and continuing through the following week. Events include men's singles doubles women's singles and mixed doubles. The patriotic event offers no prizes or championships and proceeds go to the Red Cross or hospital unit funds.
President Wilson urges continued athletic activity during wartime to raise morale and stamina. Famed athletes from Freddie Welsh to Jim Thorpe and Hannes Kolehmainen reportedly ready to serve, while their children and legacies continue at home. Detroit harness meet opens with sixteen races led by the M and M Stake of 10,000 for 208 trotters on Wednesday.
The American League shows unprecedented pitching strength with 38 shutouts by June 15. Three no-hit games and three one-hit performances this season have been recorded for the circuit, surpassing the National League in overall effectiveness.
The Interstate Trap Shooting Association forecasts one of the best tournaments staged by the organization. The five day event at Chicago under the South Side Country Club offers over 4000 dollars in added money. Competition runs August 20 to 24 with multiple events culminating in the grand American handicap. Entries close August 4.
Cleveland July 22 Tina Speaker registered at Hubbard City Texas will not be drafted in the first group. His number was 9,197. Joe Evans Meridian Miss is likely the only Cleveland member called to service. Pitcher Jim Bagby drafted in his district may gain exemption due to wife and two dependents.
Billy Williamson age 20 a center and guard on Purdue Universitys basketball team last season drowned in the Wabash River at Lafayette Ind while swimming at a beach run by Purdue coach Theodore Paulison Williamson and several other Purdue athletes were present at the scene and engaged in swimming activities when the accident occurred
Umpire Billy Evans ruled a pitch a ball provoking Ernie Koob of the Browns to mock the decision. Koob retorted that Evans’s calls keep him headed for the minors, then mocked the umpire with a taunting reply.
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