Johnson and Kahoe boost Nationals pitching in wartime style
Sporting Comment by J Ed Grillo notes Walter Johnson’s improved form with Mike Kahoe behind the plate as Washington builds confidence. Cantillon experiments with batting order while Shipke and McBride struggle with bunts. Talks of Burns versus Johnson linger amid club maneuvers and possible league tensions over Joe Wood’s return.
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Tehran
American League Yesterday's Results Summary
Washington defeated Cleveland 5 to 2 in a high scoring game. St Louis edged Boston 3 to 2. Philadelphia won against Chicago 2 to 1 in a tight matchup.
How They Stand and Trade Talks Hit Washington Bench
The article reviews standings in the Rational League with teams like Chicago Brooklyn Boston Cincinnati Pittsburgh Philadelphia New York St Louis and St Louis again. It notes a trading dispute involving Cantillon and Goodwin with Washington, Kansas City and Tebeau, plus bench altercations in St Louis and Washington as players clash on the bench.
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Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
St. Louis
New York
Chicago
Boston
Philaphia
Cleveland
Washington
Minor League Results Across Leagues
Baseball scores from South Atlantic, Southern and American associations with games in Charleston Birmingham Nashville Montgomery Atlanta Indianapolis Louisville Columbus and more. Standings show Richmond Danville Lynchburg Roanoke Portsmouth and others with win loss records and notes on grounds and upcoming dates. Special note: Hagerstown attracts Brooklyn Royal Giants and Brooklyn Nationals at Athletic Park with games set for August.
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Johnson Shows Form as Washington Beats St Louis 2 to 1
Washington defeats St Louis 2 to 1 in a 16 inning pitchers duel. Walter Johnson outpitched Billy Dineen with 13 strikeouts to 7 and Milan stars for the Nationals with three hits including a triple. McBride bungle and Unglaub key defensive plays helped Washington escape.
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Bob
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Athletics Blank Sox in Philadelphia Showout
Philadelphia defeated Chicago 9 to 2 in a rainless tilt highlighted by a double and single for the visitors and a wild pitch plus timely hits for runs. Chicago struggled with nine earlier outs and a late rally that fell short. Umpires Mesarg Hurst and O’Loughlin called the game in one hour and fifty-one minutes. Sir Thomas Lipton hosted 65 visiting athletes aboard the Erin for a London to Isle of Wight yacht trip.
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Philadelphia
Abhore
Phila
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Jones
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Naps Break Losing Streak In Cleveland Tilt
Cleveland snapped a losing skid in a game against Boston. Key players included Arellanes and Sperifice hits by Turner Jovall and Geasler. Burchell pitched seven innings with three strikeouts and one passing ball. Rhoades earned the win with three strikeouts.
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Darkness Calls Halt Sixteen Inning Pirates vs. Giants Tie
A rainless sixteen inning stalemate between Pittsburgh and New York ended at darkness. Both teams squandered scoring chances after the sixth. Wiltse and Willis held the line with clever pitching as the game stretched to two hours.
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Lindaman Proves Unsteady In Cincinnati Boston Tilt
Boston struggles as Lindaman’s wildness and two costly errors help Cincinnati win 4 to 2. Moultes and Dorner anchor arms. Paskert Mitchell Mowery Bowerman produce for Cincinnati. Dowerman hits a homer for Boston in a tight road game with mixed hits and errors.
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Phillies and Cardinals Split in Doubleheader
Philadelphia and St. Louis split a doubleheader with the first game going eleven innings. Charles and Magee were ordered off the field for protesting decisions. Final scores show Philadelphia 9 to St Louis 4 in the primary entries, with details on hits, errors, and pitching. An excursion to Marshall Hall is announced by the Caledonia Club.
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Players Come to Blows in Bench Scrimmage
Special to The Washington Post from St. Louis reports a seventh inning bench fight during today’s game. Spectators and players initially misidentified combatants, but Burns was said to have swung at Ganley. After the game, players said hands were shaken, and no injuries were observed. Manager Cantilion left St. Louis on a scouting tour. players blamed his absence for the incident.
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Chicago Beats Dodgers in Brooklyn Series Opener
Chicago won 4 to 1 at Brooklyn as King hit a homer with a man aboard in the eighth. Jordyn injured his right knee sliding for third in the fifth, sidelining him for days and forcing Brooklyn shifts. Significant players included Kling with a home run and Chance who drove in runs. Meintyre pitched for Chicago, Overall for Brooklyn.
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Tex Rickard Secures Backing for Johnson Burns Fight
A $30,000 purse was pledged at Ely Nevada July 28 to back promoter Tex Rickard in securing a Thanksgiving Day bout between Jack Johnson and Tommy Burns. A meeting with prominent backers concluded that a Gans Nelson bout would not draw as large a crowd.
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Australia
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Altizer Dropped From Post Baseball Contest
A reader protests that Dave Altizer was removed from The Post year edition standings after being sold to the Cleveland team. The writer argues it violates contest rules and insists Altizer be reinstated, noting his loyal supporters and his transfer was beyond his control.
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Doubles Contests Highlight Eastern Tennis Meet at Brookline
The Eastern doubles tournament at Longwood Cricket Club, Brookline, reached the second round end with many easy wins. W Schoenbaum and R Palmer beat H Westfall and Gouchard in straight sets, while B C Wright and R D Little defeated L C Wright and H Torrance Jr 6-2 6-3 6-6 6-3, showcasing strong teamwork among veterans.
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Marines Face St Josephs In Important East Coast Meet
The Marines, first in the Marquette League, meet second-place St Joseph's this afternoon at Thirteenth and D Streets northeast at 5 20. Expected to be a strong game with likely lineups listed for both sides. Also reports from Hagerstown Maryland of a 6 24 win by Hagerstown over Chambersburg 6 2 at Athletic Park with notable hitting and pitching.
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Brooklyn Giants Beat St Stephen's Institute
The Brooklyn Giants colored team defeated the St Stephen's Institute white team of Capitol City League 1 to 2 yesterday at American League park. The heavy batting of the winners was the feature. Today the visitors clash with Rockville in a double header. Yachts race to Hilo Hawaii start this morning with Lurline Lady Maud Gwendolynik and Kamena meha among participants.
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