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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1910
Page
15
Sporting notes discuss Washington Nationals aiming to climb from fourth, facing New Yorks and Cleveland in a tight pennant chase. Articles compare run production, pitching depth, and upcoming Detroit series with Detroit Tigers as key tests for Mack’s Yankees-like rally and a shift in the league standings.
New York Highlanders' pitcher Jack Quinn dazzles at American League Park. His curve breaks strikeouts and put Washington batters in a hurry, lifting the Highlanders to a 9 to 5 victory despite late Washington rallies. Killifer misplays a potential double play in the eighth, aiding New York's gap and securing the win.
The league table lists teams such as Chicago Cleveland New York Washington Boston Detroit Philadelphia St Louis with wins and losses. It notes games todayWashington at Cleveland Philadelphia at Detroit and provides a snapshot of positions like Pot 47 for St Louis Brooklyn Philadelphia Cincinnati Boston New York and Pittsburgh with rain and cold weather affecting play.
New York and Washington teams departed at 8 o clock for the West with Cleveland and Chicago as stops. Cold weather and a light crowd marked the trip after a holiday. Sweeney hit safely in three of three at bats, while Schaefer praised him.
Georgetown Preps defeat Central High 1 to 0 to claim the district title. Milburne scored the lone run after a third-inning single, error, and passed ball, scoring on McLaughlin’s single. Langmuir pitched effectively for Central High despite four hits and eleven strikeouts. Boteler pitched well for the Preps, Hoffmen made key catches, and Lane Muir was held by the Preps’ defense.
Sitterding chosen to lead the baseball team next year praised for thorough knowledge of the game and proven leadership. A Richmond Va native and Sophomore, he has excelled in football and baseball, becoming one of the college’s most popular students.
Frank Gotch of Iowa will defend the world wrestling championship against Stanislaws Zbyszko of Poland in a finish catch as catch can match at the Coliseums tomorrow night for a purse of 25 000. This is Gotch's first appearance in Chicago since defeating Yussiff Mahmout last year.
Philadelphia and Boston split a doubleheader in Boston with Morgan and Collins in strong form. Barry's wild throw to first allowed the winning run in the first game, while Philadelphia won the second 4 to 2 after Boston had taken the opener. Errors by Gardner and Lewis produced all visitors' runs in the nightcap, Stahl scoring twice for Boston.
Detroit defeated St Louis 3 to 1 to stretch the streak to four and clinch the series. Newnam drove in two runs, with Jones Bush and Hartzell contributing for Detroit. Pelty pitched well for St Louis, but Detroit prevailed in 1 hour 28 minutes at the park.
Philadelphia stranded a poor display against New York and fell 4 to 2. Grant belted a solo homer to avert a shutout and Knabe scored on the play. Bates and Doyle were ejected for disputing decisions as the Giants beat the Phillies in Newark.
Brooklyn, May 1 Brooklyn pitcher Knetzer impressed in a 4 1 victory over Boston. He allowed six hits and two walks, with Beck driving in the lone Boston run on a double. Brooklyn scored in the third and fifth using Mattern’s pitching and a series of hits. Flynn and Papke were later noted for a separate boxing match setup in Vernon arena on June 18, with a catchweight arrangement giving Flynn a 15 to 20 pound edge and plans for another June bout.
Baseball results from Rochester to New Haven show wins by Rochester over Toronto 5-1, Toronto 4 Rochester 0, and other league games across New England and midwest. Postponements and rain affected several matches including Scranton, Wilkes Barre, and Bridgeport.
Special to The Washington Post Raleigh N C May 30 The game between Raleigh and Rocky Mount ended in a forfeit to the visitors 3 to 0 in the last half of the seventh Manager Kelly of Raleigh assaulted Umpire Davis triggering fights among players Police escorted the umpire from the field There had been protests against the umpire’s decisions before Prim of Raleigh was called out at second
In the Middle Atlantic States tennis tournament at Woodley Park on the Bachelors courts Doyle defeated Del in four sets 6-7 6-0 6-2 to retain the handsome cup. The Doyle brothers also won the doubles 7-6 6-3 7-6 with E. Doyle and Conrad B. Doyle beating Spencer Gordon and Homer Delis. Consolation rounds begin today and run through the week.
In the annual Chevy Chase Club closed tournament署 few matches were played due to cold conditions yesterday. The standout was J A Moorhead defeating Cuthbert Brown 6-4 6-3 after strong cross court exchanges. Other results include H G Cole over McCammon 6-4 1-1, AW Hills over A Puller 6-2 6-1, and D Fuller over Davidson 6-3 8-3. Ladies and handicap events feature Mitchell, Davidson, and Oliver, with finals today at 3 o'clock.
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