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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1917
Page
11
Chicago defeats New York in both ends of a July doubleheader, 4-1 and 5-1, with Cicotte holding the Yanks in game one and Fisher chased early in game two as the White Sox pound five hits in the first inning. The two games boost Chicago pennant chances.
Boston wins the opening game of the series with St Louis by 5 to 4 amid early St Louis lead, defensive errors by Lavan, and key hits from Walsh and Gardner. Davenport and Leonard start, Seveid and Hooper contribute, with Lavan scoring the deciding run in the fifth.
The Nationals linger in danger of dropping to last as they prepare for two quick doubleheaders with Cleveland Indians after rain forced yesterday’s postponement. Athletics rise to seventh with a win over the Tigers, Browns falter to the cellar, and Griff's club eyes a crucial two-game swing in the next two days starting at 2 o'clock today.
In Rochester New York from July 2 to 6, Heine Zim merman, once called The Great Zim, says the nickname is gone after joining the Giants. The Rochester Internationals beat the New York Nationals 3 to 2 with Middle ton and Gibson pitching for New York and Loh man and Sandberg for Rochester.
Birmingham, July 25. Southern peer association president R H Baugh warns league official scorers, mostly sporting writers, to stop criticizing umpires and players in their papers. Some scorers in New Orleans and Mobile have resigned. rumors of similar actions elsewhere grow. He stresses scorers' duty to help the league's success.
In Pittsburgh on July 25 Brooklyn won 4 to 3 in 13 innings as Hans Wagner misplayed a Debus assist allowing the winning run from second. Grimes held Brooklyn to four hits through nine. Cutshaw and Carey drove runs for Pittsburgh, with Bigbee two and Stengel contributing. Time of game seven hours and twenty four minutes.
Philadelphia beat Detroit 8 to 3 as Davis and Jones hit hard, with Myers contributing two runs and three singles. Detroit errors and bases on balls aided Philadelphia, while Cobb and Garber led Detroit scoring with two runs apiece. Umpires were Messia, Owen, McCormick and Nairn. game duration was 11 hours 43 minutes. Also, Emmett Perryman was released by Birmingham and Milliken acquired from Pittsburgh.
Detroit July 25 Busy's Lassie won the Merchants and Manufacturers $10 000 pacing stake on the state fair trotting track in five heats defeating Al Mack and others. Owned by Barton Pardee of Atlantic City and driven by Walter R. Cox of Dover New Hampshire, the mare previously triumphed last year with Mabel Trask.
Chicago July 25 Arnold Chick Gandil former White Sox infielder filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition listing assets of 244 dollars and debts around 600 dollars. Creditors include three Washingtonians. The action highlights Gandil’s financial woes after a storied baseball career.
Benny Leonard the lightweight champion KOed featherweight titleholder Johnny Kilbane in the third round at Shiba park. Leonard weighed 133 pounds to Kilbane 126, with gate receipts of 35,078 split between the champions. Kilbane, praised as a great fighting machine, failed to make featherweight, leading to the defeat as Dunn threw in the towel after a hard sequence of punches.
The article details a three round boxing match where Leonard leads with jabs and rights, Kilbane presses at the ropes, and a dramatic third round ends with Kilbane knocked to the floor and the towel thrown in as inactivity, ending the fight. Leonard dominates the exchange with precise right hands and hooks.
Philadelphia reports Kilbane unable to speak to reporters after losing the bout. Leonard, smiling in the dressing room with manager Hilly Gibson, praised Kilbane as a great fighter and said he was certain to win from the first round. Leonard phoned his mother to share the victory.
Baltimore officials and organized baseball forces near agreement to refile the 900000 damages suit after Baltimore was dropped from consideration in the peace pact. The action, previously withdrawn in Philadelphia, may be entered in Washington or New York according to current authority.
New York July 25 racing schedule announces fall dates for Maryland meetings. Havre de Grace runs Sept 15–29, Laurel Oct 1–31, Pimlico Nov 1–13, Bowie Nov 14–30. Belmont Park conflicts with Havre de Grace and Laurel has 27 fall days. Athletics seek dates and opponents at Columbia Park. contact Ralph Blanton.
Lamar and Accsts, formerly with the Nationals, star for the Baltimore Internationals, delivering strong defensive plays and timely hitting. Reports from Tuesday's game credit them with five catches and multiple hits, boosting the team's outfield and batting output.
New York July 25 Westy Hogan led from the start to capture the Knickerbocker handicap for 2 year olds at a mile and a sixteenth at Empire City. Ticket faltered early after a strong start, while Shuttinger’s efforts could not bridge the gap. The day’s card also featured the Tuckahoe handicap and multiple claiming races, with Westy Hogan topping a field that included Ticket and Wisty Hogan’s rivals in tight finishes.
The program lists first race for fillies and mares 3 years old and up at one mile, with entries such as Golden Rod, Diversion, Ginger Baap, and Queen of the Water. Second race features 2 year olds at eight furlongs including Corydon and Paganlal. Third race is the Katonah Handicap for eight furlongs and up with High Noon and Startling among entrants. Fourth Race Wakefield Handicap for older horses at furlongs with Matinee Idol and Chief Sally. Fifth race for fillies and mares 8 years old and up at one mile and 70 yards including Madame Herrmann and Preise. Sixth race selling for 3 year-olds and up at 11-16 miles with Sosin and Rockport among riders. Weather clear, track fast. entries show various horses, jockeys, and weights.
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