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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1909
Page
14
The report notes Witherup and Strong delivering clutch plays to lift their team past Browns at Windsor. Key moments include late pinches and solid support from teammates as racing events and practice games are mentioned amid a busy sports day.
Amid scattered score notes and mixed names a local roundup highlights steady feature players Witherup and Milen delivering on defense and offense White Street and Donghut showing reliable stick work A drowning incident ends with former university football fullback Walter Blens reported missing after a copper mine accident in Mont as teams postpone games for recounts and standings
A sprawling car trade roundup covers new models, dealer activity, tours by Buick and Overland agents, and upcoming remodels in northwest Washington. Separate item reports Washington Nationals victory over the Browns at St Louis with detailed play-by-play and standout performances by Witherup, Donohue, and Criger shaping the first Nationals win of the season.
A local store touts “Men Who Know Values” with one day offers on remainder stock. Shirts, athletic wear, and drawers cut to 50 cents to 1 dollar, plus panamas and leather shoes heavily discounted. Strong emphasis on temp weight fabrics and two to three piece outfits.
A Washington Baseball Club board meeting is called for early next week after the Nationals return from their trip. Key topics include the team’s poor showing, possible stock sales, and the unresolved managerial question likely to be deferred until after the season.
Jupiter Pluvius drenched New York and the East causing mass postponements. National, New England, and State leagues halted nearly all contests except Elmira where games were played and Cleveland Yale. Only Chicago Detroit and Stroudsport saw action in the thin leagues. Eastern League games in Montreal and Buffalo proceeded, while York Pa hosted a Tri State League match. Postponement frustrated fans as New York Chicago rivalry loomed for second place behind Pittsburgh.
Chicago records its sixth straight win as Hat Krause shines on the mound. The White Sox connect early and draw four walks from Hartsel in the first inning while Philadel pha is held scoreless through seven.
Noted horse trainer George M Webb died at Crestnut HM in Ontario born Mount Brydges and longtime manager for TT Stotesbury. He trained thoroughbreds, won over 200 blue ribbons and multiple championships including New York show wins, and traveled to London before death at age 50.
The fragment mentions swinging and missing, an essay attempt, and a plan for games this weekend. It references individuals such as Jolson and Groom and Donahue, with vague notes on inning actions and runs driven in. The text is garbled and largely unreadable, offering no clear teams, scores, or outcomes.
Detroit defeats Boston in both games of a rainy doubleheader as Detroit pitchers Colin and Mullin hold the Red Sox when needed and key hits by Cobb MeIntyre and Speaker propel the Tigers. Boston struggles with errors and timely hits in Wet conditions as Detroit builds a commanding two game edge.
The Washington Canoe Club will hold its annual regatta this afternoon with races starting at 30 o clock. Spectators can view the events from the Aqueduct bridge and in front of the boathouse near the bridge. Lieut Don B McLean conducts the program with his brass band performing while the races take place.
Automobiles in the Glidden endurance event reached Julesburg Colorado after traveling 062 miles from Kearney Nebraska. Horses were used to help the cars over muddy ridges, with no serious accidents reported though delays occurred near Ogallala.
Attendance figures from the American League show 4,801 at Detroit and 1,200 at Chicago with an unclear entry for Louis. The fragment indicates yesterday's box in a minor-league or cross-league note. Further details are not readable.
Schedule lists postponed games across Caplin City League Tepermental League Sunslay School League Marquette League Congressional Bloommedal Suburban Teague Reed Parkview Independence League Advent at 2a Twining vs Manhattar McDevit Pelé Railread Lesgus Trelumen Southern at Fifth Street Floridy Avenue Northeast.
The St Josephs and the Cardinal Athletic Club of Alexandria plan a game with Fredericksburg at Precercks burg Va today at 4 o clock. The Cardinal team, boasting a long string of victories and a strong lineup, will travel with its full roster including Gept Cockrell Schoefield Trenary Corbett Hayden Whitton Cockrell Meb Murphy Dudley Barnes Smith Gren Moward Lynne and Baxter. The team has a record of 12 victories and 4 defeats after recent opponents from Washington and vicinity.
Amateur baseball and league action fill the day as Takoma wins by forfeit amid idle teams at nearby parks. Officials discuss rescheduling with key figures from agriculture, government, and district baseball organizations noting upcoming matchups and doubleheaders in independent and Marquette leagues.
Rockville defeated Darnestown 11 to 7 in a Masonics fair day game witnessed by a large crowd. Rockville notched their ninth straight win as Beall started for Darnestown and was relieved in the second inning. Lodge relieved but faltered in the eighth. Warthen shone at short for Rockville with solid defense.
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