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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1908
Page
8
In a tense doubleheader the Brooklyn and Philadelphia teams split wins as early pitching and fielding shaped both games. Key players from Brooklyn and Philadelphia produced multi hit efforts while managers shuffled lineups amid a crowd watching pennant race implications.
Renowned left hander Tannehill, a heavy hitting pitcher from Boston, is expected to join the Washington Nationals in Philadelphia. The Red Sox urgently need another twirler as Tannehill could bolster the rotation and support Washington in the pennant race.
American League notes show teams and records with mixed standings and today’s games listed. Matchups include Washington at Philadelphia, Boston at New York, Cleveland at Detroit, Chicago at St. Louis, with New York, Cleveland, Chicago and Washington near the top of the standings and several teams hovering near .500.
Yesterday's National League action included Chicago and Pittsburg games with Pittsburg defeating Chicago. Battered by Moran and Tasor injuries, St Louis and New York posted wins as teams jockeyed for position. standout hits and pitching mixed with hospital injuries noted in a dense box score of the day.
Chiago and Pittsburg split two dull games as both teams fail to impress. Singhs spark the Cubs with a four bagger and doubles by Willits. Pittsburg pitchers allow only five hits, Seckara contributing a double and home run in the effort. Seventeen hits were recorded in the twin bill.
Cincinnati Reds triumph in the twelfth frame led by Clemence Hregus Roma and Lelet scoring drives as Huggins and Kou contribute. Final counts show strong pitching and timely hits with a late rally securing the win. detailed box shows players and bases.
Former Georgetown catcher Hue Hart has been released and will join the Montgomery club. He played for Gemstown University and catcher form was praised though he faced regular minor league work this season. A Washington Post report notes a ninth inning rally by the New York Giants over the local club in an exhibition game yesterday afternoon.
Chicago meets Detroit before 7 500 fans while St Louis hosts Cleveland drawing 17 500. In the National League Chicago battles Pittsburg before 9 699 and Cincinnati faces St Louis with 8 500 in attendance.
J Ed Grillo The Post sporting editor will join the Washington Nationals in Philadelphia today and travel with the club on their Western tour. He will continue to provide readers with daily gossip and comments on the players and unbiased game reports through The Washington Post.
Our store offers numerous dressy tropical fabrics including unlined Serges Flannels and Worsteds noted for weightless cool wear. We boast fifty styles more than any rival with exclusive fabrics and expert tailoring to keep shape. Comfort suits priced from 15 to 35 dollars.
May 1 racing at Grasesend features the historic Brooklyn Handicap with ten starters. Favorable odds favor James Rokeene’s Cat and Celtia with Notter aboard, as experts weigh Celtia’s lead and possible gap in the stretch. McCarter’s jockey plans a strong run to the front, while Foother horses like Jack Atkin and Feh Athin loom as pursuers. Weather promising, expect about 4 o'clock post.
In a May relay at Bloomingdale Washington Brook, the local club won the second game 10 to 5 after dropping the opener 25 to 10. Rupertus starred with strong hitting and pitching. crowds saw two competitive contests as Abieo delivered effort from Moe, Gob, and Meartmira for the visitors, while Worley Fegan Wisner and Rupportus contributed for the home team.
Special to The Washington Past Cineurat reports Mark-John Wulkatte of the M baseball team was killed this afternoon after being struck in the head by a foul tip during a tense Hyde Park struggle against a patriteur team. The umpire and crowds described a fierce exchange as the forward hit caused a fatal wound. He died before hospital arrival despite medical efforts.
A six team railroad workers league begins this afternoon with Linon Station trains meeting at Rail load Mo4& A grand Kifth. Teams include Linon Station Shops Trainmen, Cord Yard, Bullman, Timon Station, and Car A partment. A silver cup will be awarded to the winning town, and several native men played before the league’s formal setup.
A cluttered listing of entries and odds at Gravesend shows numerous horses with trainers and prices, including Sugar Pine, Hyperon, Rifleman, and Prince of Orange among many. The page outlines mile and furlong distances, weights, and expected contenders as bettors eye a busy race program.
A fragmented sports column surveys the National and American Leagues with rumors and partial game notes. Mentions Detroit Chicago Philadelphia Boston New York teams and players like Murphy Cobb Oldring Sevbol Mack and Wathewson amidst speculation on trades and lineups.
Reported on March 17 that 700 well armed Afghans invaded Persian territory, capturing the town of Regan about one mile southeast of Kerman, with base security secured. The account mentions incursions into Persian land and ongoing military action near the town.
Phistorgia Meya1 JFC Hanson United States consular agent at Neuyit was found dead in a Pullman berth this morning. A porter notified Fransens when the man did not respond. An investigation followed. Hanson, about 40, had been a Chicago-based consular agent and had recently been granted leave to visit this country. Official business requiring his presence was denied by Herbert Hengstler.
A jury acquitted Samuel Waitlow of murdering May Sapp, daughter of Wood Sapp, after thirty six hours of deliberation. Whitlow claimed the girl killed herself after a liaison with him, while the state argued he arranged the meeting and killed her.
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