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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1910
Page
15
The column notes Washington breaking a losing streak and hoping for a better home series, with Chicago and the Nationals in a tight race for fifth. It praises Connie Mack's A’s, discusses two costly misplays, and contemplates umpire Jack Sheridan's possible departure, plus a reprint from the Detroit Free Press critiquing heckling fans.
After seven straight defeats the Nationals end the slide in the second game to split a doubleheader with New York. Washington nearly won both, the opener slipping away in the tenth due to a fielding error and a bad throw. McBride and Killifer drive in the timely runs, while Knight and Sweeney spark the visitors with sharp defense and batting.
Washington Nationals fail to clinch as a ninth inning miscue by Clyde Milan and a turning double play by George McBride keep the score tied with New York. Gardner and Sweeney spark late rallies, Quinn settles after the fifth, and Walker yields a few lucky hits in the long game.
Special to The Washington Post. Philadelphia swept a doubleheader from Boston, winning 6 to 2 and 3 to 1 to extend the pennant lead. Collins driven by a double and a triple sparked the first game while Philadelphia’s defense and Bender’s later resilience aided the second contest.
Cleveland defeats Chicago 7 to 2 at the old South Side park in the last game before the new park opens Friday. Olmstead allowed four runs in the first frame while Harkness kept Chicago hitless at key moments. Notable hitters include Gandil and Lajoie with multiple runs scored. Easterly homered twice.
In a tight second game New York flailed early but Watkins and the Nationals held off a late charge. Groom started strong for Washington as Walker battled Manning, with Lelivelt, Leavertal, and McBride delivering key hits in a three run sixth inning to seal a 6 to 2 victory.
Pittsburg defeats St Louis with a 7 to 3 score as New York and Detroit top Boston and Chicago in another day of standings. Washington and Cleveland also feature in the daily results with several teams showing strong offense.
Pittsburg defeated St Louis 4 1 in a clear win at home. Webb started strong until the ninth inning as three hits and two runs crossed. Clarke and Leach combined for thirteen put outs in the outfield, with Byrne delivering two hits and Leach and Wagner among the run scorers. Time of game 1 hour 35 minutes. Schedule notes: Cincinnati at Chicago, St Louis at Pittsburg, Philadelphia at New York, Brooklyn at Boston.
In Chicago June 27 Bill Burns pitched a masterful game holding the Cubs to one hit as Cincinnati won 2 to 0. Reulbach struggled with sensational Cubs defense preventing a larger score. Egan and Downey drove the only runs for Cincinnati while Chance and Steinfeldt served a three day suspension for conduct in Pittsburg.
Special to The Washington Fest from Cleveland Ohio June 27 President Ban Johnson of the American League plans action Wednesday to force labor terms on the Cleveland club amid a threatened boycott, lifted a month ago by union and league agreement. Labor leaders claim the club uses non union score cards and printing while refusing to cancel pre signing nonunion contracts. They expect settlement through Ban Johnson who has resolved past league disputes.
Plans by Washingtonians at Belvidere Hotel Chesapeake Beach to form the Hibernian Athletic Club of Washington. Aim to promote amateur athletics with a clubhouse and gymnasium, under Amateur Athletic Union. Arthur L. Bryan elected chairman James J. McGovern secretary-treasurer. permanent org to be formed soon.
Moore pitched a clean game allowing only three hits as Philadelphia defeated New York 2 to 0. Myers error sparked the first run, while Doolan's fourth hit, a steal, Moran’s infield out, and Moore's single produced the second tally. Neither side could muster more offense as Philadelphia tallied twice and left 11 on base, with Ames and Moore trading punches in a pitchers duel.
In a tight game Brooklyn defeated Boston 3 to 2. Scanlon delivered a sharp pitching effort with errorless support, while manager Dahlen was ejected for protesting umpire calls. Notable plays included Lennox’s two base hit and Burch’s three-base hit, with key defensive gems and steals shaping the outcome. The night also marked the death of P Prentice Willets, Harvard hockey captain in 1908, from typhoid fever.
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