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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1908
Page
8
In a tense midweek contest at Broad Street Park, Brooklyn Independents edged over STAN by a narrow margin. Key players included Stan Boose and Hervey Payne, whose early bursts set the tone as both teams produced a flurry of hits and defensive plays throughout the innings.
The Browns overcame an early deficit to beat the Nationals 7 to 5 in St Louis and take the series. Falkenberg relieved Smith in the fourth, then delivered a record showing three bases on balls that led to a three run rally as Dred tied the game with a double and a home run by Hobe Ferny, while Ukenberg also faced heavy pressure in relief.
The standings show Chicago leading with 23 wins and 23 losses, New York at 23 23, Philadelphia 28 25, Cleveland 27 29, Detroit 20 22, Washington 18 39. Today’s games list Washington at Cleveland, Philadelphia at Detroit, Newark at Chicago, Boston at St. Louis.
Yesterday's scores show St Louis 4 Philadelphia 3, Chicago 7 Brooklyn 1, Pittsburgh 9 Boston 1, New York 8. Coverage details a chaotic exhibition by Cantillon's pitcher and critique of Nationals' hitting, bench usage, and pitching strain amid a tough road trip and federal critique of player confidence and strategy. The piece blends game results with long critique of Cantillon's staff and the Nationals' season.
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Detroit crowd honors city and state dignitaries before a tense game in which Detroit defeats the Yankees. Donovan’s backing helps Detroit edge New York as both pitchers perform well and errors swing the outcome. Details include attendance, guests, and a ceremonial flag hoist on a windy day.
Pittsburg won its third straight by defeating Newark 6 to 4 in New York. Maddox pitched well despite Bresnan spraining an ankle. Leach Wagner and Kane contributed key hits as Pittsburg pulled ahead late. Abbatichi and Leach homered, while New York's Totals show scattered offense.
Brooklyn defeats Chicago three to one in the series as Pastorius bats third and drives in two runs. Chicago scores three in the seventh and twice more in the eighth on errors while Brookyln adds late hitting to seal the win.
Boston at home faced Cincinnati in a 1 to 0 shutout until late innings. Grations single and a sacrifice helped Ohio steal the seventh as Boston managed a lone run. pitching by Coakley and Ferguson dominated, with Cincinnati’s late offense delivering a 9 to 8 score line for the visitors.
Bernie Gallagher returned to spark a 16 to 7 victory by Interstate Commerce over the Agriculture and Treasury teams on the West diamond. Long and Baggett led the Warriors with solid defense and timely hits, while Gallaher held the Treasury offense to four singles as the War team pulled away late.
Baseball recap details Interstate and Agriculture in a collision of hits with errors and base running. Prin leads with strong hits, teammates struggle with miskes. numerous misplays credited to both sides. Final line shows Interstate with a decisive offensive showing and extensive fielding miscues shaping the game.
Special to The Washington Fest reports Cantillon used six pitchers as the Browns faced St Louis. Falkenberg should have been left out after the fourth inning. Cantillon warmed up but stayed in, and the team lost. Charley Smith pitched well until arm soreness flared after the third inning.
Cleveland pitchers Joss and Winter duel as Cleveland defeats Boston 4 to 2. Clarke Venew Drachag Hernandez Livan Newman Criger Winter and others contribute runs and defensive plays in a tight early season matchup.
Chicago won game five over Philadelphia 5 to 1 to sweep the series. Timels provided the decisive hit and Chicago’s runs came from a hit, a Jones error, a sacrifice, and an out. Jones, Donohue, Parent, and Tannehill reached base as Chicago capitalized on Philadelphia miscues and held off late threats.
Philadelphia and Quakers clash as Moren dominates the line and multiple players tally hits. Key contributions come from Magee, Raymond, Hostetter, and Rourke with Stolen bases by Mir and Konetchy. Final line shows Moren on the mound and strong fielding on both sides.
One sided game as fifth team in Sunday league beaten 14 to 1. Seventeen hits and errors fueled Waugh loss. Rapp’s bat highlighted the offensive outburst for the winners, with detailed line scores and pitching notes.
Moses and Sons were defeated 8 to 3 by National Electric Supply Company dropping to third place. Dyer pitched well for the Electro technicians, with Whitney belting a home run as the feature. Beall was hit by a batted ball and Beall and Kane had standout hits in a game that lasted one hour and forty five minutes.
The National Baseball Commission ruled that the Milwaukee Club must assume John A Flynn’s 1908 contract with Toronto. The salary of $350 a month will not commence until Flynn reports to Milwaukee.
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