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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1905
Page
8
Side-wheeler Let the Browns Down with The Hits two of which they were not entitled to Wallace a error pay forty four the way to victory followed by bunching of hits by the Nationals
Washington buried St Louis 41 to 1 in yesterday’s baseball game. Wolfe pitched brilliantly for Washington with tough defense and timely hits by Jones, Gleason, and Stahl. Wallace struggled for St Louis as errors and wild throws opened the door for the Nationals who built a late rally to seal the win. The crowd of 2105 enjoyed a long, high‑tempo affair on a ladies day at the park.
The Browns relied on Koebler and Gleaton’s passes to Wolfe for key assists, with Cassidy finishing plays. Huctsman fanned in the first but rallied to drive in two runs. Tom Jones’s wife’s illness pulled him away as Van Zant filled in, while the Browns prepared for a Cleveland game after a strong Engstern road showing.
Boston suffers a ninth inning setback as Ferris fumbles allow Chicago to score two runs. Burkett triples in Boston's half but fails to drive in a run. Owens pitched steadily for Boston. Attendance 6,281. Burkett leads with a three-base hit. Selbach, Parent, Gullivan collect two-base hits. Sacrifice hits by Collins Dusdon Grimshaw and Isbell. Time of game 1 hour 28 minutes.
New York defeats Detroit 4 0 in a game led by Chesbro. Detroit failed to score while New York touched up Mullin for multiple hits and key plays. Attendance was 1200.
Philadelphia defeated Cleveland 2 to 0 as Rube Waddell limited the visitors to scattered hits and the Philadelphia lineup produced late runs. Attendance was 6,229 with Philadelphia overriding Cleveland’s pitching and fielding.
In Herndon Virginia on June 23 Fifth Baptist of Washington beat Herndon 9 to 2 in a see-saw game lasting a hour and 29 minutes. Central High School pitcher Logan Cunningham struggled late, while Church of Western High and Newgent of the Fifths starred in a strong win.
Pittsburg wins 5 to 1 over Brooklyn with no outfield putouts or assists. Key hits include Dobbs and Malay two-base hits and Howard three-base. Leach Sacrifice, Clarke stolen base. Pitchers Stricklett and Flaherty worked. Attendance listed as 1,23. Game duration about 1 hour 25 minutes.
In a pitcher’s duel decided by errors, Carroll Institute edged the National Athletic Club 9 to 2. Edmondatan set a Capital City League strikeout record with 17 K as Hughes made key plays in the field. The game featured strong defense and multiple misplays that shaped the final score, with Carroll securing the win at the Patrick’s venue.
In a departmental league clash Commerce and Labor edged Agriculture 5 to 3. Schreiner and Torney starred with strong all around play as Kinney, Bird and McGinty delivered solid hitting. Fielding was solid, and both pitchers, Kinney and Bird, worked well for their teams.
The St. Vincent team beat Aloysian club 9 to 4 after a six inning game at Marquette. Roster notes include Hachalde and Spaulding aiding Vincent while Rucker and Gallagher pitched for Aloysia. Errors and steals kept the score tight early, with Vincent pulling away in the later frames.
Scores from Southern League at Atlanta Montgomery Nashville Shreveport Little Rock New Orleans and other circuits show rain delays and tight contests. Highlights include Memphis over Shreveport and Charlott e over Ashbury while Milwaukee Toledo and Newark pace Eastern and Atlantic leagues with varied results.
The Cowboys defeat the Pressmen 6 to 4 in a high scoring game. Herman hit his third single driving in two runs to turn the tide in the sixth inning. Epiphany Chapel and St John’s Georgetown also played, with Gordon and Lynch pitching in a shutout effort for Epiphany Chapel. Umpire Dougherty presided as the game lasted one hour and twenty five minutes.
Immaculate Conception failed to appear for a scheduled game against St. Vincent. Arbitrator Gray awarded St. Vincent 9 to 6, but league managers later decided the game would be played today rather than count as a forfeit. The St. Vincent club and St. Paul are involved with manager John Daly.
Cleveland fans await the Blue Birds homecoming amid a strong baseball scene. Notes include Wanting to see Wiley Platt with erysipelas, Barnstormer plans by Joe Cantilion and Tip O Neill, Toledo changes, Mathewson hit avoidance lore, Rochester selling Carey and Kennedy to Grand Rapids, Clarkson engagement, Giants West Coast haul, Blazer Smith enduring as a veteran star, and a pending trial of Howard Griffiths for alleged baseball treason with American League actions and possible sensational outcomes. Washington readers urged to advertise in Sunday Post.
St Stephens dominated Gurley with strong fielding and a goose egg victory in the Second Division. Hayden Rhodes Wynkoop Purcell McDonelds and Vaughen led on offense while McCatheran Shedd and Botts worked the mound for a 1 hour 20 minute game.
St John Washington defeated Trinity 3 to 2 as Trinity collapsed in the sixth inning on errors. The game lasted 1 hour 66 minutes with strong pitching from Randolph and Harveycutter noted in the box. A Sunday school league makeup game is set for 6:30 pm at Fourteenth Street and Lydek er avenue between Fourth Presbyterian and Calvary M E teams.
The C A C defeated Eastern Stars by a score not specified. The Dutchmen's Athletic Club reorganizes under Johnnie Meyers and will accept challenges from several district teams after June 26. Meyers touts top players from Hudson Athletic Club and names probable lineup and positions. Police to play soldiers at Fort Myer. Metropolitan police team wears new uniforms. Atantics to meet Ola Dominion at 6:30 this afternoon.
Indianapolis hosts the North American Gymnastic Union festival with 2800 athletes and visitors from Germany. Fred Engel posted a 22 feet 2 inches broad jump while judges tally scores for a hidden record book. Delegates from St Louis and New York observe, as AAU officials prevent paid athletes from competing.
Georgetown University crew began two-a-day practices in rough water at Poughkeepsie with Stuart sidelined by a sprained knee. Mudd is recovered. Pat Dempsey issued commands from a launch as officials report limited water conditions hindered other universities from training. The group plans two practices daily, while weather and logistics continue to shape the early season tempo.
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