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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1909
Page
22
The article notes Witherup and Strong delivering clutch plays as Browns fall to their opponents. A crowd reaction highlights strong support from teammates and coaches during a tense finish. The piece also references wind conditions and a Windsor race event that was called off.
Witherup shines in late innings and steady in pinches while White Street drives offense and Donghut appears prominent on the mound. Milen makes a sensational catch as Wrock contributes, Harrisha and BRE stalwarts anchor defense. Also notes former football star Walter Blens, once a slam university fullback, drowned at a copper mine where he worked as a chemist.
In St Louis Washington Nationals beat the Browns 7 to 4 as Donohue and McBride shined. Witherup pitched clutch innings, Griggs and Unglaub contributed key hits, and Criger drove in runs aiding a first win of the season for Washington in Missouri.
In a bold sales pitch the store touts condensed summaries of breakdowns from $20 to $30 stock now offered at deep cuts. It features warm weather fabrics, three month wear, and assorted sizes in two and three piece suits with several items under the one dollar mark, plus panamas and Calf shoes at reduced prices.
A board meeting called by President Thomas Cloyes will gather after the Nationals return to discuss gravest matters. The likely topics include the vacant offices and stockholder discontent while the manager question remains unlikely to be touched before season end.
A heavy rain swept across New York and the East forcing postponements in most leagues. National, New England, and State schedules were halted except Elmira where all games were played. In Cleveland the New York game was also postponed. Chicago Detroit and Strouds saw action in the thin leagues, while Montreal Buffalo played one Eastern League game and York Pa hosted a Tri State matchup. The rain dismayed thousands as New York and Chicago vie for second place behind Pittsburgh.
Chicago wins sixth straight defeating Philadelphia 7 to 0. Krause notches the win while Scott struggles with control. Hartsel draws four walks, Owens injures a finger and leaves for Sullivan.
Noted horse trainer George M Webb dies at Crestnut HM aged around 50 after years with TT Stotesbury, training thoroughbreds and winning numerous blue ribbons and championships including New York show trotting titles. Born in Mount Brydges Ontario, Webb spent his life in horse training and breeding.
The snippet mentions swinging and missing, an essay, and a lanky pitcher. Acting boss Donahue discusses Jolson Saturday and Groom Sunday. Medler plans inspecting Powell and Jelly in remaining games. The business is poor and streets show two singles driving in three runs. Denwhine tailed the other count.
Detroit won both parts of a July doubleheader against Boston as pitching and timely hits Powered by two triples in the first game and strong defense. Collins and Muthn hurled well in relief while Detroit rallied in the late innings. A wet morning and a cold start accompanied the day.
The Washington Canoe Club will hold its annual regatta this afternoon with races starting at 3 0 clock. Spectators can view events from the Aqueduct bridge, near the boathouse. Lieut Don B McLean will conduct the musical program, his brass band providing entertainment during the rowing events.
Automobiles from Kearney Nebraska covered 062 miles to Julesburg Colorado overcoming the worst road surfaces yet seen. Horses were used to pull cars over ridges while a noncontestant car bogged in mud near Ogallala causing some delay but no serious accidents were reported.
Attendance figures show 4,801 at Detroit and 1,20 at Chicago venues with unclear figures for St Louis. The fragment indicates United League play with variable crowd counts and incomplete data.
Amateur games today include postponed contests in Caplin City League and Tepermental League. Schedule lists matchups such as Parkview at Parkview and Advent at 2a with various venues and times across leagues.
The St Josephs wish to play future greats at 4 PM in Fredericksburg Virginia. The Cardinal Athletic Club of Alexandria, one of the strongest amateur teams in the area, aims to crack Fredericksburg today. The Cardinals travel with a full roster led by Gept Cockrell Schoefield Trenary Corbett Hayden Whitton Cockrell Meb Murphy Dudley Barnes Smith Gren Moward Lynne and Baeo. record stands at ZL vietones and 4 defeats.
Amateur action dominates local leagues as Takoma wins by forfeit while Diamond shapes for play. Agriculture leads pennant chances with two league contests shaping the race. Independence and Marquette leagues schedule doubleheaders as teams battle for flag honors.
Rockville Triumphs 11 to 7 over Darnestown at the Masonics fair grounds marking Rockville ninth straight win. Beall started for Darnestown and was knockout by the second inning as Rockville plated seven runs. Lodge relieved, Beall allowed seven runs in five innings before tiring. Warthen shines at short for Rockville as the fair continues with future games against Wheaton and Colesville.
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