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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1908
Page
8
A sharp defensive play by Rogers preserves a Sailors win as they defeat an unnamed opponent 7 to 3. The item notes league results and local standings alongside game highlights and scattered team mentions.
In a fast paced Columbia League game at Fifth Street and Florida Avenue the Trainmen defeated the Ard team 7 to 0. Key plays included a three base hit by Jenner and a late rally as Campbell and Thomas contributed solid hits. Umpire Mr Vyers presided as the game stretched to over an hour.
Fragmentary OCR yields disjointed sheet with mentions of teams like Philadelphia and various players, scattered scores, and incomplete lines. The garbled text references a basketball contest, coaching names, and side notes but no clear final result or coherent summary.
Janet Ciniinu led the Reds to a straight win as both teams pitched well early. Brooklyn fielding errors late fueled the rally, with Lane and Lumley contributing key at bats. Final line score shows Reds 5, Brooklyn 4, as late miscues decided the game.
Blacksmith twirler Gray dominates as the Maroon and Gray score via three timely hits. The Georgetown Prep offense is stifled by Gray’s seventeen strikeouts and tight fielding, sealing a 9 to 6 victory on Georgetown field amid a late rally from the Preps.
Bethany edged Waugh in a high scoring afternoon contest by a slim margin. Key players and moments are noted with late stands and turnovers shaping the final result.
Delehanty threw a wild attempt to first base allowing a late run and the Nationals edged Burns Chicago 2 to 1. Altizer and Mouiride made errors in the field while Atz delivered the decisive hit as Washington salvaged a victory in a pitchers duel.
American League notes show Chicago defeating St Louis and Washington routing Philadelphia while New York and Detroit split results. Standings list Chicago 21 13 and Philadelphia 24 9, with Boston and Cleveland in the mix as games loom.
Cleveland defeated Newark 5 to 1 as Thielman exited after three innings. Key hits included New Yorks Man and Heff amid a shaky bullpen. Wheeler, Clark, and Paterson contributed in the field and on base paths as Cleveland secured the win.
Amateur games listed across multiple intercity leagues with matchups at downtown venues. Teams include Captaf City Lath Aida school league Lion xs Steet and Sixth and Do reets, plus Commerce Leasgue-Howut 7 tn and several others.
A damaged OCR listing shows multiple local leagues and street references including Interior a Wie Lot Li and League-Columbia aC CoP Qh Capital City parse Sunday school and Bethany. It includes names like Wm Hahn and Gurley, plus intersections such as Thirteenth and Retreats, Fifth Street and Florice, Independence League Pension nince, and Columbia League Congressionals.
Washington pitchers and fielding errors give way to a late rally as Atz drives in the decisive run with a plated infield single. Jak Aty sparked the comeback with a key hit and strong defense, while the White Sox nemesis and St Johns Juniors dominate in rest of the page.
Detroit mid June report on Ty Gorb appearing before Justice Jeffries charged with assault and battery. He pleads not guilty as the judge warns that batting average won t help him. A melee outside Hotel Pontchartrain is described with partial details and a crowd disperses after a scuffle.
Gardner, star shortstop from the University of Vermont, signed by John Laslor of the Boston Red Sox, ordered to report to the team. Laporte fills in for Mellule. Laporte and Laporte’s finger injury affect lineup as anticipated. Hes seen as a versatile future asset with standout speed for the year.
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In the American League games the crowds were 8,900 for St. Louis at Philadelphia, 4,800 for Chicago at Washington, and 2,758 for Cleveland at New York. In the National League Boston at Chicago drew 3,261, Philadelphia at Pittsburg 239, New York at St Louis 4,000, and Brooklyn at Cincinnati 800.
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