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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1908
Page
26
Sporting comment notes Cantillon’s lineup finally producing as Hatchmen were used to capitalize chances. Doc White’s edge against the Nationals is discussed along with Cobb and Wagner in potential World Series matchups.
The Thomas car crossed the frontier at noon and reached Paris at eight this evening. Enthusiasts escorted the team through the boulevards and greeted them with cheers at Meaux, 25 miles east. The race committee awaited at Matin office to receive them. The crew then went to a hotel after healths were toasted.
Pickering's hit in the ninth drives in the winning run as Washington edges Chicago 5 to 4. Sox hold lead as White falters late. Oliver tangles with bases loaded and Gama stumbles at the plate in a tense finish.
In Chicago the Washington Nationals rally to overpower the White Sox 5 to 4 after a ninth inning surge led by Olfie Pickering and Clymer. The game featured substitutes Crymer and Pickering and ended with White forced to retire as Washington gained revenge for prior losses.
National League results from yesterday show Brooklyn defeating Chicago 2 to 1, Boston routing Chicago 4 to 1, Philadelphia beating Cincinnati 5 to 0, and Cincinnati blanking Pittsburgh 6 to 0. Today games include Pittsburgh at Brooklyn, Cincinnati at Philadelphia, St Louis at New York, and Chicago at Boston. Team standings list Brooklyn 35 wins 60 losses, Cincinnati 48 45, Chicago 40 61, Boston 40 61, New York 32 58, Philadelphia 46 53, St Louis 31 59.
N E S Co and Hahn & Co produced a sluggish contest with many errors as Hahn & Co rolled to a 15 2 victory over Willam Hahn. Dyer started for Hahn & Co but Reichard relieved after Goodman hurt his leg. Donnelly led the winners with three hits in four at bats and Dugan made a fine catch on a probable homer.
Special to The Washington Post Chicago July 30 Manager Joe Cantillon returned after a two day absence claiming a fishing trip He hinted at several deals but refused to name players He favors seasoned vets but says scarce good ball players force moves to the minor leagues Edmonston a Texas Leaguer impressed in his debut Washington supporters praised his start and Cantillon called it half the battle He believes recent deals went smoothly though details remain unrevealed.
Philadelphia errors lead to first base on balls by O Dascher and Dascher being hit. McQuillin 3, umpire Mr Kiem. Time of game cited as 1 hour 42 minutes.
Wallace opened with a single and Ferris and Jones added triples to push St. Louis ahead. Dygert was hit hard with men on base as Philadelphia fell 5 to 1 in a game marked by solid St. Louis hitting and effective defense.
Detroit capitalized on Boston miscues and strong relief pitching as Young limited bases when danger appeared. Craverath and Crawford produced key hits for Detroit while Schaefer, Cobb, and Rossman sparked scoring. Boston struggled with fielding errors and defensive misplays throughout the game.
Chicago, 13 to 4 and 2 to 0, took a doubleheader from Boston. First game easy for Chance’s team. second game a close decision with Chicago rallying past Boston after an initial lead. Players named include Sheckard, Tinker, Chance, Hofman, Browne, Kelley, and Frasier among others. The doubleheader lasted about two hours and 39 minutes.
New York defeated St Louis 11 to 0 in a frankly uncompetitive game. Barry, Tenney, Bresnahan, Doyle, Seymour and Devlin contributed to the onslaught as the Giants dominated at the plate. McGinnity pitched well for New York, while McGlynn struggled early. Time of game 1 hour 45 minutes.
Cleveland defeats New York 3 2 in fourteen innings on Bemis single Altizer sacrifice Hinchman single. Delehanty catch delayed early Cleveland run. Moriarity out on a batted ball ended rally. Final line score Cleveland 3 New York 2.
Philadelphia defeats Cincinnati 5 to 0 as Doscher's wild pitching fuels the visitors' woes and Cincinnati fails to string together hits. Notable players include Kane and Ohnabe for Cincinnati and Caborne, Paskert, and McLeant for Philadelphia with late substitutions changing the lineup. The game ends with Philadelphia scoring in multiple innings while Cincinnati leaves runners on base.
Brooklyn defeated Pittsburg as Bell pitched shutout ball. Wagner struggled behind the plate while Leever worked seven innings for Pittsburg. The Brooklyn lineup produced three hits, with Abbatocchio Clarke and Swartina among the multiple players involved. Time of game was 1 hour 28 minutes with umpires Rudderham and Easelie.
Norfolk Virginia July 30 heavy rains halted the Virginia Maryland circuit meet forcing rescheduling. Five races set for tomorrow and four for Saturday with a running event each day. Mobile Buys Pitcher Hixon from Savannah in South Atlantic League.
Advent tops Twining Athletic Club 7 to 2 as Seitz the left hander fives eight strikeouts and allows six hits. Greene takes the loss for Twining with four errors costing runs as Advent takes the game in front of the largest crowd yet this season. The Lions of Landvoigt Wynkoop Wood and Pumphrey contribute on offense while Murphy and Freeman add for Advent.
Greason pitched a victory for St Stephen's as Georgetown beat Brentwood 5 to 4. Heinrich and Morlarity fueled the offense with key hits, Veneman and Gleason scoring in the second and Heinrich's single in the sixth tying the game.
The Ninth Street boys defeated Bethany 10 to 2 on the Sunday School League grounds. Stuckert pitched for the winners with five hits allowed as Davis struggled for Bethany. Buehler starred for Ninth with three doubles and a single in five at bats.
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