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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1911
Page
15
Sporting Facts and Fancies notes Washington’s baseball season struggles with weak batting and antiquated management methods. It cites Morgan’s pitching, Sterzer’s record strikeout game, and talent flows from college players. The piece contrasts Detroit and Chicago pitching, noting Mullin’s usual early dominance and Duffy’s mound decisions amid a tense pennant race.
Special to The Washington Post from Philadelphia June 21 Nationals fail to win either game against the Athletics. In the opener Gray and Morgan duel, but Morgan shuts them down as Washington makes only three hits. Cy Williams adds a hit and four bases on errors help Washington reach first base. In game two Bob Groom falters in the fifth, enabling Philadelphia to overtake and lead to a 6–1 loss despite early Washington scoring. Errors by Elberfeld and McBride loom large as the Macks pull away with solid defense and timely hitting.
In the second game before about 18 000 fans, Bob Groom stifled the Mackmen for four innings as Washington fought to repeat, but Philadelphia struck in the fifth, led by McInnes with three straight hits. Washington never recovered as Coombs settled in and the Mackmen edged ahead 6 to 4 with late runs, despite Walker’s sharp play and Elberfeld’s earlier hustle.
Public administrator Harry Troll files what he calls an authenticated copy of Stanley Robison's will to remove Edward A. Steininger as Missouri estate administrator. Troll seeks control of the St. Louis National League club and a 5 percent fee for handling estate funds if his bid succeeds. The will copies are being verified in Cleveland before Judge Holtcamp rules.
Philadelphia June 21 The Washington Nationals near clinching the series with Walker likely to pitch the closer in Thursday's game. Walker, new outfielder, delivered a key hit saving a game, while Krause or Plank may be used as needed. Washington shows a slight edge over St Louis but trails stronger clubs. errors, cold bats, and defensive gems color the set.
Cleveland society figure Mrs. Helen Britton, owner with controlling interest in the St Louis National League club, has not decided her course after Harry Troll, St Louis public administrator, moved to oust EH A Steininger who has run the club for Mrs. Britton. Steininger remains confident in handling the situation. In France, Carpe Diem wins the Auteuil hurdle race worth 14400 francs with no American entrants and a large society turnout.
Yale varsity wins a 2 mile downstream practice race in 10 08 at Gales Ferry Conn with Elwell out due to boils. Ives of the second varsity fills the bow seat. Freshmen race also over 2 miles with Crayne subfreshman stepping in.
Baseball results from multiple circuits include Eastern League games in Baltimore and Newark, American Association action in Toledo and Indianapolis, Virginia State League fixtures at Lynchburg and Danville, South Atlantic League contests in Augusta and Savannah, Southern League notes in Montgomery and Mobile, Carolina Association plays in Spartanburg and Charlotte, New York State League scores in Troy and Scranton, and related matchups with various team names and scores.
In Brooklyn on June 21 Philadelphia defeated Brooklyn 2 to 1 in fifteen innings in a pitchers battle between Alexander and Scanlon. Knabe stole second and Lobert drove in the tying run in the ninth. Luderus singled in the fifteenth and scored on Doolan's infield hit after Scanlon wild pitched. Scorers note solid defense by Knabe and key plays by Daubert, Magee, and Moran.
Chicago battered Pittsburg pitching for a 14 to 1 win. McIntire held the visitors to four hits as Sheckard, Zimmerman, Doyle and Tinker led the offense. Camnitz and Hendrix struggled for Pittsburg with multiple errors contributing to the blowout.
New York defeats Boston 4 to 0 in June 21 action in Boston. Three early runs came on two passes and hits by Murray and Merkle, with Doyle’s seventh inning homer sealing the win. Pitching and fielding solid as Weaver blanks Boston over seven and Mathewson allows no late punch.
In Cincinnati on June 21 St Louis beat the Reds 5 to 2 as Cincinnati’s errors proved costly. Key players Becher Bates Hauser Konetchy Evans and Mowrey contributed while Bliss and Oakes offered solid defense. Umpires Messrs. Erson and Johns, time two hours. Standings show Detroit, Boston, Philadelphia, Cleveland, and New York with varied records. Jack O'Brien plans a comeback as Philadelphia club promoter, aiming to reopen the American A. C. with soon-to-be announced headliners.
National League standings show St. Louis and Brooklyn near the top with Cincinnati and Philadelphia close behind. Yesterday's results list Philadelphia defeating St. Louis while Brooklyn beat Cincinnati and New York fell to Boston. Upcoming games include New York at Boston and Philadelphia at Brooklyn with Pittsburgh at Chicago and St. Louis at Cincinnati.
In St Louis on June 21 Chicago rallied after two outs in the eighth, scoring three runs to beat the Cardinals 4 to 2 and claim the third game of the series. Notable plays included Hogan and Clarke driving in runs, with McIntyre and Lord contributing multi hit performances as Chicago pitchers limited St Louis after an early 0 0 start.
Boston hit Fisher and Coakley freely to win the third game from the Highlanders 11 to 3 in New York on June 21. Kililay struggled in the eighth before relief by Wood. Fisher and Coakley led Boston’s offense with multiple hits as Hooper Gardner and Speaker starred for New York. The game featured 2 hours 15 minutes of action with 9th inning substitutions and several defensive plays.
Harvard and Yale will compete with Oxford and Cambridge in London. A 2 mile run replaces the 3 mile favored by the English. Americans also push for a shot put but it is not allowed. hammer throw remains the only weight event. Niles Wins Massachusetts Tennis Championship. Nat W. Wiles of Boston defeats F. J. Sulloway 8-10 6-4 3-6 6-2 6-2 to retain the title.
Philadelphia promoters and Frank Ufer, manager of Carl Morris, may stage a Flynn versus Morris bout in Philadelphia. Ufer telephoned Jim Flynn to travel there to meet promoters, with arrangements reportedly in progress.
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