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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1909
Page
40
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St Stephen's beat Government Printing Office 12 to 5 in a tightly fought contest. The Institute boys dominated early, moved Symanoskle from the mound, and Wooden held the press team in the later innings as errors and walks shaped the line score.
The article describes a Philadelphia area motors event with attendees including Mrs. Fo and WH Metturnie, plus notes on Goodyear tire aids. It highlights Goodyear air bottles improving tire inflation during a puncture delay, used by a Rapid truck to support the pace car. The piece mentions general manager Klock and the Goodyear base tires on the track, with cars traveling over 19 miles without major trouble as the only vehicle still on the run.
The Browns defeated the Washington Nationals to nothing as Walter Johnson struggled in the first inning. Rube Waddell earned the win, while Washington's lineup faltered with fielding miscues and mistimed plays leading to early runs and missed scoring chances.
In a high scoring American League affair, Cleveland's offense surged with multiple run bursts. Key contributions came from Williams, Hartzell, and Mendes as St Louis and Cincinnati showcases produced late innings drama and a decisive finish.
Reports show a sparse turnout with uncertain totals around 700 to 4600 across days as St Louis edges to a late win. The game featured two base hits by Hartzell and Jones and Brown delivering two hits, with Lehgelt and Milan stifled by solid fielding and pitching efforts.
Boston won a low scoring game against Detroit as Kilian pitched a shutout through six innings and Works finished with three straight outs. Detroit threatened in the sixth and seventh but failed to push across a run, while Boston fielded crisply behind their starter and reliever.
Chicago extends its current win streak to eight by beating Philadelphia 2190. Smith pitched well and Wer sins contributed, while Cannell and other players added key hits as the Cubs maintained the pace.
The Newark Eastern League game saw New Yow Juy 20 Yo K Matanale defeat the Newark team 5 to Mekit wa. injury to pitcher Taply attests Mar 1ard’s fielding fault. His foot wounds are severe, likely sidelining him for a month.
This morning the remainder of the Broken Lots Sale is being cleared at exactly half original prices. Limited assortments of styles and sizes are available, with early shoppers finding some suitable sizes in the various lots.
Large size mens suits offered at substantial discounts with prices ranging from 6 to 12.50 dollars. Lot includes blue and black staple serges and unfinished worsteds in two and three piece styles. Youths suits also discounted with smart patterns aimed at young men.
The eleventh annual Western Golf Association amateur championship begins with a half of the July 7 qualifying round.126 contestants compete on the Homewood Country Club course to challenge title holder Maron E Phelps and a field that includes Warren K Wood Eben M Byers Harry G Legg DL Sawyer Kenneth P Edward among noted absentees.
The Week’s contests are preliminary to decisive campaigns as Eastern and Western division clubs in both leagues clash. Pittsburgh leads the National League at home by several points, with Chicago and New York as strong challengers. Chicago clings to a slim margin, hoping luck turns to topple Pittsburgh while New York eyes a rise.
Patsy Dougherty leads WinLesx in bases and credit. Louis Padrone, Cuban outfielder, signed by Chicago Amer. Detoit and New York talk of title chances as Cobbs shines in Detroit. Lisle and Detriot contend while Philadelphia and Boston chase long stay. Johnny Lesh quits six team, health ends his career amid talk of illness.
Miller of the Tavares hosts a midwinter event with automobiles parading through the residence area and a luncheon at the Demer Motor club. A banquet follows as guests are reassured of a special train service to Mount WeClellan and rail trips to Garden of the Gods.
A dense list of entries and horses for today’s race meeting includes Hearts Queen and several older horses in various classes. Notable names include Queen Mergaerive, Olver, and Hyperion among numerous entrants across multiple stakes and distance events.
A chaotic Brooklyn Atlantic City box score dominates the page with scattered notes on teams, pitchers, and a protest by Charla Janet about umpiring. The piece links fan unrest, police involvement, and remarks by managers about future battles for the pennant and league supremacy.
Spanish gunboat Sheils reports Moor forces gathering in the Rif as Madrid voices concern. Gen Marin commands about 1000 troops with 200 more moving west. Spaniards await reinforcements to reach 40000 before any offensive.
Yesterday's attendance totaled 12,800 at Detroit, 13,800 at Chicago, and 3,500 at St Louis in the American League, with the National League crowd at Cincinnati reaching 40,700.
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