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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1905
Page
8
Various MLB player notes and game tidbits from the era. Huelsman leads the Nationals in fielding chances in a single game, Dodgers and Boston chatter about roster moves, and minor leagues feature suspensions and managerial changes.
The article shows Jake Stahl returning to command of the Washington club after John Anderson’s desertion. Stahl plans to reassemble the team amid doubts about manager Branswell, praising Cleveland’s balance and Lajoie’s leadership. It notes Donahue’s move to Philadelphia and previews games as Cleveland leads the league with Washington, St Louis, Chicago, and New York only a few games apart.
Gov Folk after a meeting with Attorney General Hadley sent a directive to Sheriff Herper of St Louis County to arrest all race track bettors defying the anti betting law. He states information shows felonies by wagering on horse races and directs deputies and citizen aid to suppress the violations. The governor plans to provide help from the executive if local facilities fall short. He left for St Louis this afternoon.
Police guard the Giants as Muggsy McGraw and St Louis fans clash on the grounds. The series with New York ends tied after St Louis knocks McGinnity out, with results: Cincinnati 11 Boston 2, Chicago 4 Brooklyn 1, St Louis 8 New York something. Where they play today listed.
Yachts starting from Dover in the Dover to Heligoland race for Emperor William I’s cup faced calm seas and anchored near Goodwin Sands until a thunderstorm swept in. The American yacht Atlantic and the Earl of Crawford's Valhalla led a revived fleet as a fresh southwest breeze propelled rapid progress toward an exciting finish.
Cincinnati routed Boston 26 4 in a June game. Early rallies by Cincinnati produced a decisive lead while Beaton’s two runs off Overall marked flukes. Highlights include two base hits by Harry Needham Raymer and Seymour driving in runs, with Barry, Corcoran, and Haggin contributing defensively.
Special to The Washington Post New York June 1 Sysonby trainer Melton colt has five engagements at Sheepshead Bay the Swift Stakes the Advance Braken the Spindrift Stakes the Commonwealth Handicap and the Lawrence Realization He may meet top rivals including Hel Dame Tradition Hermis Ort Wells Stalwart Oiseau and Delhi The field may favor Sysonby in the Commonwealth and Realization with earnings and penalties shaping the race outcomes.
A 100 mile race between Washington Homing Club and Baltimore Horhing Club was canceled when the Baltimore telegram to liberate its pigeons was not sent on time. Washington birds were freed at 4 15 am in Millen Georgia and arrived here between 7 and 8 pm, a remarkable showing given the weather conditions.
Chicago wins third straight in a well played game with timely hits in the sixth and seventh. Three bunched singles produce the runs to prevent a Brooklyn shut-out. Attendance 2,900. Chicago 7 Brooklyn 0. Left on bases Chicago 4, Brooklyn 4. Chance Evers and Geseler with two base hits. Maloney with a three-base hit. Umpire Mr. O Day. Time 1 hour 45 minutes.
Noranist, with a 30 minute handicap, won the third annual fifty mile bicycle road race on the Merrick road course from Valley Stream to Massapequa and back, out of 125 competitors. A Pagntilia was second with a 27.5 minute handicap, J Ferari third with 35 minutes.
In Colma last night a twenty round welterweight bout saw Jack Clancy of England lose by decision to George Peterson of San Francisco. Peterson, in his first professional fight, dominated on points and survived a brutal exchange, signaling future prominence from the Swede with a notable clutch after punishment.
A humorous anecdote notes Brown planning to settle in the West and leaving town without settling in the East. The exchange shows surprise at his departure and implied relocation.
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