Umpire disagreement prompts call for uniform rule in ball stands
In a Washington game a ball looping around the end of the left field stand sparked debate as umpires Perrine and Egan ruled on a play from limited sight. The piece argues for a standard rule to avoid conflicting judgments when a ball lands near or beyond the stand and discusses the Nationals’ series prospects against Chicago and Detroit.
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Kaltfer
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Egan
Laporte
Nationals Edge Hmm Key Moments in Detroit Series
In a windy Detroit game, Washington and the Nationals battled a tough series, Groom pitching well into the seventh while Robison and Reckendorf contributed at bat. Conroy, Schaefer, and Mullin sparked offense as Dougherty tangled with a disputed call, and Walker sat out as Detroit hitters built early pressure before Valmore won the annual Chicago Mackinac race.
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William Hale Thompson
Last Game Here for Nationals Before Long Trip
Nationals wrap up a home game before a long tour starting in Philadelphia with Western cities ahead. They sit in sixth place with 50.425 percent chances to win, while Sox hold 52.395 and Nationals 51.414. Manager McAleer plans to reinsert Walter Johnson against the White Sox, aiming to sweep the series. Manager Duffy to start lefty Young or White, who beat the Nationals in the opener.
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Another Double Bill With Honors Divided at the Ballpark
Chicago won one of two games 4 to 2 with Ed Walsh facing Dec Reisling in the opener, while Groom shut out the Sox in the second to win 5 to 1. The day featured unusual umpiring decisions near the left-field stand and left the Nationals six in the standings, three games behind the Naps, likely ending their road trip in that position.
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Pur tacks Washington in wild opener with odd goat play
In the first game Billy Purtell drove in a run on a quirky play near the left field stand where a goat cart sat. A court of inquiry ruled the hit a four base maneuver, as Reisling and Walsh matched waged pitching with Washington winning 6 to 2 over Chicago. McBride tripled for Chicago but their offense stalled aside from that.
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Second Game Delights with Unconventional Plays and Tight Defense
In a lively sophomore contest, Groom's pitching kept the Sox cautious while Schaefer, Conroy, and Beckendorf sparkled with sharp baserunning and timely hits. Chicago matched late threats but failed to overtake Washington as Lange and Smith contributed solid relief, with Washington sealing the win in the ninth on a strategic double steal and continued pressure.
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Philadelphia Wins Tugging 2-2 Thriller Over Pittsburgh
Philadelphia defeats Pittsburgh 2 to 2 in a high scoring contest as Camnitz allows no walks yet absorbs too many hits in a decisive third inning. Byrne Leach Titus and Dooin drive runs while Moore and Camnitz duel on the mound in a brisk game.
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Tigers Hold Off Yankees In Seesaw Battle At Seventh
Special to The Washington Post Detroit beats New York 8 to 4 in a dramatic game that swung with three ties until the seventh inning. Every Tiger hit safely, Bush and O’Leary each three hits, and Detroit adds three runs in the ninth to seal the win.
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Athletics Split Doubleheader as Cy Young Wins 501st
The Athletics split a Cleveland doubleheader, losing the first 4 to 2 but taking the second 5 to 0. Cy Young earned his 501st victory, Morgan pitched well in the closing game, and Lord hit a seventh inning homer for Philadelphia.
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Connecticut League Scores Roundup
In New Britain New Britain beat Waterbury 4 to 3. Springfield and Northampton split. Springfield won 19 to 4 in game two. New Haven defeated Bridgeport 7 to 1. Hartford hosted Holyoke with Hartford winning 2 to 0.
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Walthour Finishes Second in 100 Kilometres Championship
Brussels reports Charles Parent of France won the 100 Kilometres world professional championship behind motorcycles in 1 hour 22 minutes 33 4-5 seconds. Bobby Walthour of Atlanta pushed him hard and finished second, while Nate Butler of Boston dropped out.
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Dark Clouds Favor Red 80x Boston St Louis Game
Thunder clouds forced an early stoppage after the sixth inning with Boston leading St Louis 4 to 2. Pelty’s wild pitching contributed to St Louis defeat as Boston held the lead through the frames and claimed the win before rain halted play.
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Burns denies London Langford bout was canceled
In Seattle Tommy Burns contradicts New York reports that promoter Hugh McIntosh scrapped the September London match with Sam Langford over Burns demand for 40 percent of receipts. Burns says he offered 40 percent to face Langford and would take 35 percent to fight Johnson, believing the champion would earn about 4 percent.
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Chicago Bars Fight Films in All Picture Shows
Chicago police chief issued an order banning the exhibition of Jeffries Johnson and all similar boxing pictures and any representation of acts illegal in Illinois. The directive demands prohibition of any depiction of such fights in any form at theaters or venues.
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