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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1912
Page
11
Princeton pair win in a hard fought three day contest with near pageantry and late momentum. Bundy and Inman advance while Miss Neely faces Browne as state title scene intensifies across Virginia and Newport News.
New York Americans announce veteran catcher Charley Street, acquired from Washington last spring, has been sold to the Providence team of the International League in exchange for Knight and Williams.
Nationals and Tigers split a two game set at the local park. Tigers won 5 to 4 in game one while the home team prevailed 7 to 5 in the nightcap. Gandil drove in four runs for the Nationals as Johnson pitched through a rough stretch to secure the win.
Detroit wins 6 to 4 in a rough nine inning game marked by early errors and walks. Hughes is off form with two costly wild pitches. Dubuc falters in the third as four Detroit batters score. Jim Vaughn enters late, pitching better after a shaky start. Washington scores two runs without a hit aided by Dubuc’s walks and wildness. Continuation appears on the ninth page.
In a Toledo or Washington style duel, Johnson pitched for Washington and Mullin for Detroit. Washington led early, Detroit tied the game, and Gandil delivered key hits as Washington pulled ahead in the late innings. The 7 to 5 final reflects many errors and rallies amid a long game with wild pitches and notable baserunning.
Joe Jackson of The Washington Post accompanies the Nationals on their West trip to report the crucial series. He will cover the games and related baseball features for Post readers, beginning with Saturday's double header in Cleveland and excluding Sunday contests.
In a daily Chicago New York game the Tigers beat the Giants 6 to 4 in ten innings as a disputed call near the end prompted Callahan to protest and briefly leave the field. Umpire Sheridan threatened for forfeiture then Callahan sprinted from the stands after realizing the mistake. The match stretched to a long 14 inning nightcap where Pittsburgh defeated Brooklyn 8 to 7 with six Brooklyn runs in the sixth. Rails and requests overshadowed a tense day of baseball.
In Philadelphia on July 2 St Louis and Philadelphia split a doubleheader. St Louis won the opener 3 to 2 with key hits in the fourth inning, while the second game went to Philadelphia 4 to 3 after St Louis left runs late.
Washington and Detroit games noted. Brooklyn won 14 innings 7 to 8. Cleveland defeated Boston 2 to 0. Includes scores but lacks dates or full contexts.
Special to The Washington Post Roy Voran of Chattanooga is sold to Washington for fall season. He has a 30 percent batting average, 36 stolen bases in 60 games, and three steals at home. He leads the Southern League in outfield assists and is praised as the best handler of flies and fine drives with superb throwing. Washington scouts bid highest. price not disclosed.
In Washington the Naps beat the Red Sox 6 to 4 as Vean Giese pitched a strong game allowing four hits while workers at the plate included Speaker and Wagner. Cleveland gained a split of the series behind sharp fielding and timely hitting to keep pace with Boston in the pennant chase.
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