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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1918
Page
14
A chaotic account describes a late game rally by the Whit Sox with Judge and Milani key while Benz, Chick, and others contributed. Scattered action notes mention Layin, Whit Sox hitters, and a strong defensive performance as the team surged.
The article details Tuthill, a former Detroit Tigers trainer, arriving at West Point to coach Army cadets. A skeptical officer doubted the need for a trainer, but Tuthill demonstrated by sending cadets on a run and requiring a whistle test, proving the value of coaching.
Indianapolis July 22 The annual sectional and national tournaments of the National Amateur Baseball Association have been discontinued for the duration of the war. President James H Lowry announced that the action follows the provost marshal generals work or fight order and the fact many players are in the national army. Four sectional tournaments were to have preceded the national event.
Charles Comiskey owner of the Chicago White Sox states he will not sell nor trade outfielder Felach. He confirms Felach has been suspended and remains under detainment by team management.
Washington and Chicago battled with bases left on, Harper drawing four walks while Strack and Benz contributed. Highlights include a Shanks to Foster double play and a Shotten to Lavan to Shanks sequence. Game length noted as hour and five minutes with mentions of several players.
The Princeton Club aims to clinch the Siburian League bid by sweeping remaining matches. They beat Euclid Racquet to move within reach, posted a 31–11 overall record, and held a 27–19 mark heading into a key meeting with Hudid Jack Dudley, 1917 junior champion, who defeated Alexander in a tight singles match. The season features national doubles plans at Longwood Club and a West Side Club singles championship with proceeds aiding war training camps.
Forest Te Craver, director of physical training at the Tome School, is signed to continue in charge of general athletics. He came to Tome from Dickinson College after twelve years on the faculty, where he coached football with Glenn Warner at Michigan and Carlisle. Albert C Miller, Tome's football coach from 1914 to 1916, returns as assistant athletic director to oversee the gridiron game.
A garbled note identifies Francesco Pixuola as Ping Hodle’s real name. The fragment mentions a base incident and names like QiaciaE and St but lacks clear context or details.
The inning featured Picinich's shielded tag sending Murphy to third, Gandil advancing to second on a wild pitch, and John Collins fouling to Foster. Harper clashed with Freinich over ball call, Nemo received life, and Liebold tied it with a squeeze before the Griffs surged late, Foster scoring on Sharks’ game ending single.
Dixie Flagler of Seattle loses to Mrs Gavin on tour as Frank Schulte bats nearby. George Sutton, armless billiards star, excels in approaches and putting. A seven club outfit is proposed plus seven more for a real set. A midiren with backspin is tested for ball hold. Pittsburgh Field Club keeps 150 sheep on course for mowing wool and spring lamb. Higher taxes threaten club memberships, risking resignations if fees stay high.
Tim Rice, Columbia University's rowing coach, has not yet decided whether to return next season. He may remain idle until the word comes from the university or himself.
St Louis battled New York in a high scoring affair with key hits from Maisel Caldwell Pratt and Thormahlen. Sisler Nunamaker Ward and Demmitt contributed on offense as the visitors tied late but fell 4 4. The game featured numerous errors and a long pitching duel across two extra frames.
Pittsburgh defeats Boston 7 to 2 on July 22 in Pittsburgh. Beaton, Caton, Herzog, Massey, Bigbee, Elllem, Wicki nd, Smith, Southworth and Cutshaw contribute runs as Nehf is hit in the fourth and sixth innings. Dempsey and Miske sign for an August 7 boxing match in Atlanta.
Boston shut out Detroit twice today 1 to 0 and 3 to 1 in a pair of nine or ten inning games. Bush outpitched James in the opener with a decisive scoring sequence in the tenth. Mays allowed only four hits in the second game as Detroit’s Kallo issued a walk and wildness that sparked two runs.
The update shows standings with teams including Washington Chicago New York Detroit and Boston with varied records and percentages. Yesterday results include Washington 3 Chicago 1 and New York 4 Boston 1. Today’s schedule lists Detroit at Boston Louis at New York Cleveland at Philadelphia and more.
Los Anges, Valsary 42-1205 Ang eles clinched the Pacific Coast League championship by defeating Vernon in the post season series. They won five of the series games while Vernon managed only two.
Philadelphia exhibition game to benefit the family of the late W G Weart, secretary of the Baseball Writers Association of America, drew over 5 800 fans. Scott Perry of the Athletics held the Philadelphia Nationals to a lone hit with the only run on a pass out and Sipe gle. Players Perry Perkins Watson Leschger and dams contributed for the Americans.
Frye of the Gun team allowed only three hits and struck out ten in a 6 to 0 navy Yard League victory over Quadrangle. Eight Gun players had at least one hit, while Quadrangle struggled with offense and errors. Left on bases were gun four and Quadrangle five.
War Trade Nine defeated Finance and Accounts in a departmental league game yesterday, scoring four runs in the first and sixth innings. Alcuff pitched for War Trade, limiting F and A to four hits. Murphy, Dovell, and Alcuff led War Trade’s offense with timely hits as the team pulled away 7 to 3. The New York Athletic Club marks its fiftieth anniversary on September 7 with a celebration at Bouguin's.
Two year olds plus race entries include Furlocker Sametrade Bright Tights and Milkway JT with varied weights. Four stakes and handicaps listed for three year olds and up plus maidens two year olds with noted entries like Hohokus and Tarascon Imp and Apprentice allowed, weather clear, track fast.
New York July 22 Thoroughbred racing on Metropolitan tracks extended to October 26. Jockey Clubs approved fall meets by Queens County Jockey Club at Aqueduct September 16 23 inclusive Metropolitan Jockey Club at Yonkers September 30 October 12 inclusive and Empire City Racing Association at Yonkers October 14 26 inclusive.
Record glove bout lengths are noted with two events. In New Orleans on April 6 1892 Andy Bowen and Jack Burke fought 110 rounds for 7 hours 19 minutes ending in a draw. The shortest bout occurred in Harvey Illinois when Battling Nelson stopped Bill Rossiter in 3 seconds.
Bobby Walthour, recently enlisted for work in France, is hailed as a remarkable figure in cycling history and medical mystery. His two year racing career has seen 28 broken collarbones, 18 broken facial or eye bones, 32 fibula fractures, 46 leg stitches, 100 plus body scars, 60 facial stitches, all eight fingers broken, a broken thumb, six fatal injury pronouncements, and two declared deaths. Fordham football faces uncertainty as Gooch McCaffery departs for war awaiting a successor ahead of the Georgetown New York election day.
Lieut Billy Moore, recently awarded the D. 8. 0 for service on the western front, starred the 1916 Princeton track team and was a key back for the Tigers.
A veteran analyst says many colleges face hardship from coaches drafted or enlisted, but overall football won’t suffer greatly. He notes all eligible coaches have been called to service and older coaches remain under contract, limiting impact.
Intercollegiate football in the Western conference will be played as usual next fall. Rumors of the Big Ten abandoning the sport due to war conditions were dismissed by Marion L. Burton, president of the University of Minnesota, who stated Minnesota has arranged its schedule and will proceed. His reply follows a letter from Indiana University President William Lowe Bryan asking for views on whether colleges should act individually or by the conference.
Armando Marsans the Cuban out fielder for the New York Yankees has departed the club and gone home. The failure to land a regular berth is given as the reason for his departure.
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