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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1915

Page

13

Youthful Racketers Delay In Junior Tournament Entries

Enthusiasm for the Dumbarton Club junior tennis championship grows as entrants are urged to register. Ezra Gould and Louis Doyle lead the effort while postponed matches push the schedule to start by midweek with two courts rented on the Bachelor Club grounds to catch up.

Dumbarton Club Bezra Gould Louis I. Doyle Partmental Tennis League Bachelor Club Arthur C. Moses Interstate Commerce Commission

Two New Managers of Amateur Teams

The Amateur Association lists changes led by Secretary Harry V. Shart left with Charles D Strohecker replacing J Seabrook at Central Presbyterian in the Northwest Sunday School League and T H Ennis taking over from Paul E Jamieson as manager of the Foresters in the Government League. Includes a week’s clea run of contracts and releases across multiple leagues and clubs.

Harry V. Shartleft Charles D Strohecker J Seabrook Central Presbyterian T. H. Ennis Paul E Jamieson The Foresters Terminal Railway Frank E. Sullivan Union Station J. Kearney Autitera Btair Coresteray Kyle Alsbrook Commerce J A. McKenon Commerce Treasury W. M Dyer Treasury Rosedale OC Myers Columbia Charles @. Hansen Wilbur Fuldebrand Gibraltar Adolph Bseebode Bibralter Cullum St Paul Northwest Runday School Walter Cox Dening Presbyterian J M Biles Whitney Avenue Jonn Hoffman Thomas L. Degnat Albert C. Rogers Whitner Avenue William Bergman Brightwood Jeakie Brightwood William (Ammita Frightweamd C Poole Brightwool Firrueter Hernant Melarvey Foresterk King Forestern Walrenberg Oa Hale Ray- Voss Treasury Seinie Robert Power St. Paul Charles Boo Stwart Frank Fabriste John Gifford Magnus FF Wood Whitney J. Oakley G. Waldron James W Dudley Rm

Hyattsville Beats Riverdale in Tight County League Game

Hyattsville edged Riverdale 8 to 6 in Prince Georges County League action. Halloran hurled a masterful game for Hyattsville with hits from Fanning and others supporting, while Riverdale's offense battled but fell short as errors and timely hits secured the win.

Riverdale Af Flyattavilla Hiverdale Prince Georges County League Halloran Fanning Vsnyder W Fanning BiMorris Rf. Whatley Cf Griffith Ib. Kolebr BC Fenwick Tmonta Croswaitne Mitenen Switn Oi Leckteman Coulson Danley Monta Knight Cumberland

Victory at Cricket for Captain's Team

A brisk game at Potomac park yesterday afternoon pitted Washington club members against each other. The captain's team triumphed over the vice captains 27 to 16, with Warren and Fitzgerald among the notable bowlers and several players dismissed by Leckey.

Potomac Park Washington Club Qiler B. Warren Sereene Cannon Fitsgerald Adams R. Leckey Martin Warren Leckey Sowan B. R. Lackey Mack B. BR. Lerkep Leckey Featherstone

Tremont A G Victor Over Carolina Nine

Tremont A C defeated the Frank Howard Independents of Winston-Salem N C 4 to 2 in a Southern States tour game. Key hitters included Gallagher Goettlieb Lake Lowen Schultz and Loveless with Schultz the winning pitcher and Muculovitch the loser. Time of game 1 hour 10 minutes.

Tremont A. C The Tetays Frank Howard Independents Winston-Salem N. C Independents Tremont Aj Ads Indp Take Schickler Bornet Lowen Litte Schultz P. Zia Muculov’h Tremonts Howard Tuns Taveless Gallagher Goettlieb Lake Schults Barry Bowen Batla OM Schultz Muculovitch Oz Howard Hornet Voight Messrs. White and Darkman

Rex A. Bladensburg Baseball Clash Ends In Narrow Run Aggregate

Rex A C defeats Bladensburg A C 8 to 1 as Raba, Long and Daughton pace the winners with multiple hits. Keane and Gasch stand out for Bladensburg with key errors and runs batted in. Pitching by Cote, Raba, and Hartly yields eight Rex A. C. runs while Bladensburg struggles to push across.

al Bladensb'z lHaber Keane OlBrauner Dangleton G. Bailey Roach Hardly Noone Ol Gasch Ef.p Fletcher Ol Norman Nettzey Baley Ifc DO Cole Raba Long Daughton Gasch Errora Gagch Rex A. C Sladensburg A. C Kaila Cole Hartly Gaech Hy Cote Haba Gageh Strick Geach Hardy Bearle Neitzey Norman Behrle Re. J. Hurd

Gets Water Marathon Prize

Ernie Smith of California won first prize in a new water marathon organized by the Olympic Club of San Francisco. The event ran thirty days and credited entrants for daily distance swum, regardless of pace. Smith completed a total of sixty three miles.

Ernie Smith California Olympic Club of San Francisco Smith

Shanks to Left Will Stay There in Nationals Game

Howard Shanks will start in left field for the Washington Nationals at Griffith Stadium today against the Cleveland Indians. Manager Griffith confirms Shanks as the regular choice after seasons of experimenting with Connolly Acosta and Moeller, with Boehling pitching and a potential southpaw duel against Willie Mitchell. The article notes Boehling’s past form, Mitchell’s skill, and the ongoing pennant race as Detroit and Chicago clubs push for leaders.

Stanley T. Milliken Howard Shanks Griffith Shanks Tommy” Connolly Acosta Danny" Moeller Joe Boshling Managé Focht Willie Mitchell Mitchell Boehling Grifith Indians

Latonia Handicap Weights Announced for Opening Day

Louisville announces weights for the Latonia Inaugural handicap a mile and a sixteenth race worth 2000 dollars added. Fifty six entries include top national stars with weights ranging from 128 to 4 pounds penalties from post weights. Additional 5 pounds after publication with penalties accruing from 10 36 4 u1 Saturday June 5.

Louisville Maginn Latonia Take McLuke Ruckborn Short Grass Black Toney Bradley's Choice John Gond David Orsig Bringhurst Little Nephew Robert Bradley Winning Witch Trojan Sanmel TR. Meyer Ed Cramp Star Jasmine Prince Hermis Donerall Constant Judge Wright Doctor Samuel Luke Solly Chalmers Pardner Boots and Saddles Iter Blossom Bronze Wing Quincey Leo Skelny Manager Waite Devil Fish Double Eagie Andrew BM Banquet Hanworth Dark Flower Mise Fielder Martinos White Metal

16 Tallies In Rear Is Not A Handicap

Mordecai Brown, former manager now first relief pitcher of the Chicago White Sox, tells a baseball yarn about two colored sandlot teams in a Southern town. A passerby learns the score was sixteen to nothing with no one batting.

Mordecai Brown Chicago Whales Yassah

Kid Williams Wins Bout in Baltimore

Kid Williams a bantam champion defeated Jimmy Murray of New York in a ten round decision last night. Williams did not have to exert himself. The Raleigh Hotel baseball team hopes to schedule another game with the Jetcos, requiring a neutral umpire.

Kid Williams Baltimore Kid"” Williams Jimmy Murray New York Williams Raleigh Hotel Jetcos

Races Tense in Two Major Leagues Cobb Shines in Detroit

Major league pennant races tighten as Detroit star Ty Cobb leads batting and stolen bases while coaches acknowledge his game winning play. White Sox cling to top spot with Urban Faber backstopping an eighth win in a row as Boston, New York, and Philadelphia shuffle behind. Federal League action remains tight with Newark, Chicago, and Buffalo jockeying for first, while Brooklyn and Pittsburgh push West Division contenders.

Chicago Philadelphia Cubs Brooklyn White Sox Detroit Boston Red Sox Fana Detroita Tyrus Cobb Georgia Wonder Tyrus Odda Tigers Cobb Jennings sn@ a Tigera Sharge Urban Faber Giants Averuna Bostons Cincinnati Quakers St Louis Pittsburgh Cincinnnati

Cullop Shifts Kans City to Federal Tie with Victory

Veteran Hdale Plank of St Louis lost 3 to 2 as Nick Cullop dazzled with support from Kansas City. The win snaps the Louisians’ lead and pulls Kansan City even atop the Federal League standings. score 3 for Kansas City 2 for St Louis.

Kansas City Hdale Plank St. Louia Nick Cullop RB. H. B. Gt Louis Kansan City Plank Herbert Watson Hartley Cullop Ensenroth

Chicago Beats Pittsburgh In Hard-Hitting 10-5 Game

Chicago outslugged Pittsburgh today in a hard hitting affair winning 10 to 5. The Pirates used a string of errors and timely hits while Chicago pitchers held firm in late innings. Notable players included Knetzer Dickson Le Clair Berry Kerlin McDonnell Hendrix and Wilson for Chicago while Pittsburgh batters produced scattered runs.

Chicago Pittsburgh R. H. E. Pittsburgh Knetzer Dickson le Clair Berry Kerlin McQonnell Hendrix Wilson Fiacher

Newark Drops Doubleheader to Buffalo in Twin Bill

Buffalo wins first game 8 1 and second game 12 6 as Newark, N J suffers a double defeat. Key players include Bedient Blair Grandom Mose-Tey and Rariden for Buffalo, and Schmidt Allen Realborch Falkenbergh Harden for Newark. Pitchers Risdon Von Hurbulus Owens combine for varied hits and errors mark the scoreboard in both games.

Newark N. J Buffalo Bedient Blair Grandom Mose- Tey Rariden I. HE Schults Allen Realborch Falkenberg Harden al Clarendon Marino Tillett Dewnarn Johnson Owens Rindon Vvon Hurley Clarendon Russ Degnan O'Donnell Ehlers Rector King Lemeric Stewart Riston von Horbuine Nnloge Risdon von Hurbulus Hector Murphy

Pitchers Warm Up Only as Bugh Jennings Rules

Hughey recalls Ty Cobb almost ruined his arm by chasing pitching, noting Cobb’s effort to throw curves weakened his power. Jennings bans non pitchers from warming up to protect arms and keep fielders from overuse.

Bugh Jennings Ty’ Cobb Hughey Cobb

Terminal Taxi A C Jesney Challenge

Jike to hear from the Euclid Athletic Club Hartford Athletic Club Waiter Reed Hospital Meridians Highlanders White Havens Jetcos Takoma Athletic Club Trinity Athletic Club Watco Athletic Club Brooklanders Yankee Athletic Club Westover Athletic Club Imperial Athletic Club Hill Tops for Sunday baseball. For games address Manager J M Butler 1237 Twentieth street north west the verminal all Athletic Club would.

Euclid Athletic Club Hartford Athletic Club Waiter ‘Reed Hospital Meridians Highlanders White Havens Jetcos Takoma Athletic Club Trinity Athletic Club Watco Athletic Club Brooklanders Yankee Athletic Club Westover Athletic Club Imperial Athletic Club Sun‘aay J. M. Butler Twentieth Street North West Verminal Atletuc Uiud

Big Round by Cards Undoes Phillies in St Louis

St Louis beat Philadelphia 8 to 2 as Chalmers pitched 6 innings, bolstered by three St Louis runs in the third, sixth and ninth. Notable names include Luderus and Niehoff for Philadelphia, with Bancroft and Byrne safe on base. Langley and Connell starred for Solkans in a 13 to 3 win over the Mer gold Athletic Club. Brooklyn Federal League releases Finneran and Gagnier to Springfield farm club.

St. Louis Chalmers Phillies Pita al St. Toph ABC Bancroft Butler Byrne Reacher Becker Qi Milter Ons Cravath R alLong Niehoff Dolan Taderus Hynti Welser Bette Killifer Snyder Chalmers Donk Demaree Philadelphia Luderus Millar Miller Bescher Long Harned St. Louls Niehoft St Louis Firat Hemaree Messie Quigley Eason New York Brooklyn Joe Finneran Edward Gagnier Springfield Federal Farm

Braves Win 5 to 2 in Ten-Inning Game

Boston rally in the tenth inning gave them a 5 to 2 victory over Cincinnati as two errors by Dooin helped seal the win. Ragan struggled early but settled to hold Cincinnati, while Griffith Fitzpatrick and Leach contributed key hits in Boston's offense.

Braves Cincinnati Boston Dooin Ragan al Glacimati Abhor Moran OlLeach Fitspatr'k Herzoz, Sa Connolly Killifer Magee O'Groh Schmidt Ol Griffth O Smith Olson Moranville Mottwitz Abe Whaling Fitzpatrick Maranville Klliifer Grifth Lear Goncolly Ballad of Hagan Messia Rigler and Hart Tame

Race card at Marlboro shows extended week schedule

Heavy rains submerged the track at Marlboro. The Southern Maryland Agricultural Fair Association extends racing to seven or eight races daily this week with up to additional events. Capt. Baldwin will perform exhibition flights alongside horse shows and agricultural exhibits drawing many enthusiasts.

Southern Maryland Agricultural Fair Association James F. O'Hara Racing Association Capt Baldwin Merry Dubiles Kriglon Colonel Holloway Babe Tanise May Task Madge Lady Bryn Kewpie Benimora Woodsie Gitana Excalibur Tella Mack Racingelle Helena Strome Muzanti Puree Tromp Henrietta W Faithful Nen Elsewhere Deduction Castara Bulgar Lid Hedge Rose Antrim Nellie Onur Sharper Knight Miss Bruch Boot Montcalm Oxer Soldier George Davis Heartbeat Belmont Park

How the Clubs Stand in the League Standings

The standings list Pew iL Pittst'sh Chicago Kansas City Brooklyn St. Louis Baltimore Newark Buffalo with records 25 19 5081, 24 v2, 25 19 .568, 21 21, 22 18 .550, 16 24, 28 20 .535, 17 30. Yesterday Buffalo Newark Kansas City Pittsburgh St. Louis Baltimore Brooklyn two games. Buffalo Newark St. Louis at Kansas City Baltimore at Brooklyn.

Chicago Detroit Boston New York Petrss Wash'ton Cleveland St. Louis Ter Philadel’s W. L W. L. Pet Philadela Pittsburch Brooklyn Cincinnati Roston L. Pew Baltimore Newark Buffalo

Donovan on slab Tigers win game in slugfest

Detroit defeats New York 6 to 4 in a seven inning slugging contest. Wild Bill Donovan started for Detroit while Cavet pitched seven for the Yankees, with Vitt and Crawford delivering key Philadelphia?—no, Detroit fielding and timely hits fueling the Tigers to the win on June 6.

Detroit Wild Bill” Donovan New York Tigers Yankees Cavet Vitt Malisel Bush Crawford Hartzell Mavanaay Young Nunamgker McKee Donovan Cottrell Maisel Peckinpaugh Boone Cobb Veach Cayet Cree Veath Kavanagh Nunamaker Cook Ettors Stroikout Ry Cottrell Timmies Mespre Hildebrand Nallin

Hit With Vengeance In Minor Circuits

Paddock of St Paul paces American Association batsmen at .404 for 31 games with teammates and rivals listed including Hulewitz Compton Beall Lelivelt Charrity and Chappell. Top pitchers include Tipple Schardt Elis RL Williams Delhi and Hall with strong showings. Manager Jack Dunn leads International League hitters with 420 in ten games, followed by Casey Jackson Kelly Gilhooley and Sterzer among others. Briscoe Lord tops the Southern Association at .358 for 40 games, with Paulette leading in total bases and Hemingway stealing bases.

Paddock St. Paul American Association Hulewitz Columbus Compton Kansas City Charrity Minneapolis Beall Milwaukee Lelivelt Chappell Butcher Indianapola Alexander Gardner Cleveland Barbeau Indianapolis Joe Kelly Lelvert Riggert Reagan Jack Dunn Tichmond Casey Buffalo Jackson Kelly Toronto Gilhooley Smith Montreal Sterzer Richmond Channell Hoffman Rochester Barney Jersey City Nert Gaw Andrews Palmere Comstock Providence Bader Dowd Briscoe Lord Memphis Rogers Nashville Cauthers Lee Atlanta Paulette Allison Sloan Birmingham Cribbens Little Rock Heming New Orleans Hemingway McDermott Sark Southern Peck Frost Allen Robinson Cunningham Chattanooga

Congress Heights League Fall Oxon Hill Triumph

ABHO Al Cong Hite RATIO A 20 Sullivan Ip 30 4 il etc. Details show Oxon Hill 4 3 9 2 7 Congress Heights 3 4 9 2 7. Sullivan, Arthur, Major, Rusk drive runs. Grissom, Green, Anthony contribute defensively. Final lines list earned runs and pitching totals. game duration about 1 hour 57 minutes.

Oxon Sullivan Tavin Arthur Agrissom Maor Green Ange Rowe Hare Fisher Mdenro Cox A Rose Sweeney P Bi Anthony Burton Grissom Depre Anthony Taylor Oxon Mul Lette Oxon Hill Congress Heights Kays Sweeney Major Rowe Kase Ummie Mr. Briggs

Minor league baseball scores from several leagues

American Association games Louisville beat Minneapolis 4 3 and Cleveland defeated Milwaukee 6 5 St Paul won 4 3 over Columbus Indianapolis edged Kansas City 3 2 In the Southern Association Birmingham 5 Nashville 3 Memphis 12 New Orleans 8 Texas League results Houston Beaumont 3 2 Dallas 2 Ware 2 Galveston 7 San Antonio 6 Galveston 6 San Antonio 0 Port Worth 4 Shreveport 3 In the International League Jersey City 9 Newark 6

American Association Louisville Minneapolis Cleveland Milwaukee St. Paul Columbus Indianapolis Kansas City Southern Association Birmingham Nashville Memphis New Orleans Alouston Beaumont Dallas Ware Galveston San Antonio Port Worth Shreveport Jersey City Newark

Cubs Defeat Giants by Terrific Batting

Chicago heavy hitting defeated New York 6 to 5 as Tesreau and Schauer retired. Bresnahan and Zimmerman homer gave Chicago ten hits, Vaughn held firm with good late support. Merkle, Bresnahan, Phelan, Veagin- and others contributed in a tight, high‑scoring game.

CUBS Giants Chicago New York Today Tesreau Schauer Bresnahan Zimmerman Vaughn New York Chieseo Snodgrans No Lobert Fisher Ann Tiavle Pulte Burns Brainard Robertsan Merkle Th Brosnaban Icehaner Ritter Brespahan Sater Doyle Robertson Wiihame Bresahan Pisher Lobert Williams Braughn Schupp Messrs Errow Lour

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