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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1911
Page
13
Manager McAleer sends Walker in to pitch his own salvation in a pivotal spot. The Nationals show renewed fighting spirit, with McBride and Conro misplays blamed on new lively balls and fielding errors, while Cy Young trade rumors surface as Summers and Coombs bolster Detroit’s pitching.
Charles W. Somers, Cleveland baseball club president, arrived in Memphis on scouting business and denied rumors he may trade Cy Young. He said no thought of letting the veteran go, and focused on adding pitchers while negotiating for Montgomery infielder Pratt, valued at $5,000. He also reportedly completed the New Orleans franchise purchase.
An enthusiastic meeting at the Old Dominion Boat Club in Alexandria saw two new members elected and plans discussed to enlarge the boathouse. A committee will report at a special meeting next Wednesday evening, with all members urged to attend.
Dixie Walker pitched effectively after a two week rest, guiding the Cleveland Naps to a 4–0 victory over the Washington Nationals. Elberfeld and Gessler led a sharp offensive night, with Gessler belting a homer and a double as Cleveland seized early control and never relinquished it. Walker walked three in the first two innings but settled, weaving through danger to secure the win with strong support from his defense and timely hitting.
Mitchell a left hander probably will pitch for the Cleveland Naps today. Johnson and Gray are veterans eligible for duty for the Nationals. Lelivelt and Milan split seven putouts as Gessler sat from the lineup. The Washington team showed pepper after days of slow play, scoring on Lelivelt’s infield hit that caromed off Ball. Selivelt’s drive, a sharp ball in front of Ball, sparked the first run. James, a Toledo pitcher, joined the Naps camp, fresh from the South Michigan League. Schaefer pulled a delayed steal to catch the infield flat-footed, while Gessler homered toward the brick building beyond right field. Elberfeld sacrificed his own injury by throwing the bat to protect Lelivelt, securing the steal. Walker’s glove work and Jackson’s miscue aided Cleveland, while street ushers rescue fouls, speeding up play.
At a school assembly Central High celebrated two months of athletic wins in track baseball and tennis. Track captains and team members received track C letters and trophies from Georgetown Maryland Agricultural College and interhigh meets. New baseball captain Sylvan King and retiring captain William Boteler were honored with C letters and a seal ring presented by team member St King. Tennis C letters went to Caroline McKinley Ester Van Dyne and Catherine Ruland.
Philadelphia defeats Detroit 4 to 3 in the first game of the series after a ninth inning rally. Oldring doubles to drive in the tying and deciding runs as Cobb collects two Detroit RBIs and a triple highlights the action. Summers and Coombs pitch, with Summers soloing the Detroit batters in a tense late stretch.
Disie Walker pitched a bizarre second inning as Cleveland’s Naps threatened only once. He allowed one hit two bases on balls a wild pitch and was tested by a double steal. No outs or runs followed yet the frame remains record worthy. The full game narrative explains the unusual sequence.
Boston wins 3 2 in the tenth at home as Hooper and Hall spark the offense and Laporte’s error helps tilt the game. Hooper hits a homer and Hall collects a three base hit while Melean and Williams contribute bats. St Louis tallies late but falls short as Petty and Hall fail to hold.
Giants win pennant race lead as Pirates commit seven errors. Adams exits after three innings, Hendrix debuts with six innings of three-hit relief. Carey homers and drives in multiple runs while New York builds early lead with five runs in the third on all hits.
Special to The Washington Post from Baltimore June 7 reports lively Prospect Park races featuring 2:22 and 2:19 trots. Schoolboy in NJ defeated Grace J to lead the 2:22 heats, while Havre de Grace won the 2:19 but lost a heat to Bell Tire. Joe Mott of Washington plans future starts for Russell Cozine and Harvester.
Brooklyn defeats Chicago 23 to 5 in a one sided game. Chicago tied the score with timely hits off Barger but Brooklyn bunched two doubles late to pull away. Notable players include Tooley Hummel Burch and Daubert. Barger pitched for Chicago and Rucker for Brooklyn.
A Washington Post report notes Detroit Tigers secretary C. H. Schumm has hired a guard and plainclothes chaperone after threatening letters. In Philadelphia he received anonymous notices while Donlin, recently cleared by the league, practiced with the Giants but no decision on his future play.
John McCarthy of this city will lead the Georgetown preps on the diamond next year. Elected yesterday by the 1911 aggregation, he has played in the garden and in the box for two seasons, is a heavy hitter, and hit about .600 last season with an average near .500 this year. G. L. awards were given to Loehr, McCarthy, Talbot, Lawler, Higgins, Martin, Schgru e, Wade, Waters, McCormick, and Manager McInnerney.
Boston defeated St Louis 7 to 5 in nine innings at St Louis. Boston rallied in the ninth, scoring six runs off Steele to overturn an early deficit. Notable hits included a two base hit by Tenney and three base hits by Konetchy Oakes and Mattern. Mowrey Bresnahan and others contributed to the scoring spree as Umpires Mesers Johnstone and Eason called the game after 2 hours 15 minutes.
Eastern League results include Providence 2 0 over Baltimore and Baltimore 6 6 Providence. Montreal 4 2 Toronto. Newark games rained out. Reading 14 6 Harrisburg. Johnstown 6 5 Trenton. Altoona 8 4 Wilmington. Lancaster 7 1 York. New York State League Elmira 4 2 Albany and Albany 3 1 Elmira. Scranton 9 2 Utica. Binghamton 8 5 Troy. Wilkes Barre 3 7 Syracuse and 4 0 Syracuse. Virginia State League Lynchburg 1 Richmond 0. Danville 7 4 Denville Rosnoke. Norfolk 5 3 Petersburg and 4 1 Petersburg. Memphis 8 2 Memphis. Atlanta 1 0 Mobile. Nashville 7 1 Montgomery. Birmingham 38 Chattanooga. American Association Milwaukee 2 St Paul 1. Western League Topeka 6 Omaha 3. Denver 6 St Joe 4. Lincoln 4 Sioux City 2. Pueblo 11 Des Moines 4. Carolina Association Charlotte 0 0 Spartanburg rains. Greenville Greensboro grounds. Winston Salem rain. Appalachian League Cleveland 2 Bristol 1. Johnson City 5 Morristown 1. Johnson City 3 Morristown 3. Asheville Knoxville rains.
The standings show Detroit and New York atop the league with strong records. Cleveland, Boston, and Washington follow, while Chicago and St Louis trail. yesterday results included Boston 3, Feel 4 and Cleveland 4, St Louis 2. Today’s games feature Cleveland at Washington, Chicago at New York, Detroit at Philadelphia, and St Louis at Boston.
National League table shows Philadelphia Pittsburg St Louis Cincinnati Brooklyn Boston New York with win losses and percentages. Upcoming games include New York at Pittsburg Brooklyn at Chicago Philadelphia at Cincinnati Boston at St Louis and Chicago at Philadelphia.
Philadelphia bats connect on Keefe's fourth inning hits and a sixth inning base on balls and a triple off Smith to win 4 to 3 in Cincinnati. Paskert Lobert Magee Welchance Hobzell Bescher Led by Keefe and Smith, with Humphries, Alexander and others pitching. Game lasts 1 hour 65 minutes with umpire duo Kiem and Empire.
Cambridge June 7 Harvard again showcased late inning drama as Sexton pitched his first game for Harvard and a ninth inning rally with two out scored twice to beat Pennsylvania 2 to 1. An Aldendeffer error enabled the rally as Harvard tallies in the final frames.
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