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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1908
Page
14
A garbled sports note mentions the Wilmington Bandits and a player named Nops or Naps, with twelve timely singles highlighted. Other fragments reference double plays, outs, and various players across a baseball game, but details are unclear.
Reading defeats Paterson 6 to 3 in a tight matchup. Key players include Sheridas Rudolph and Tydeman with notable stolen bases and two basemen contributing. Umpire Latham officiated the game, with Campbell and O Brien drawing walks and contributing on offense.
The second annual indoor games and gymnasium exhibition for the boys department is set to be a major event in the building with many entries. Last year the open half mile was won by the boys. this year a similar race is planned with top men from the mens department competing. Notables include Calley McKinney Harnshaw and Sampson. Relay races are expected to be particularly interesting.
Athletics prepare to host Washington in a decisive spring exhibition. Tom Hughes to start for the Hatters with Street backing. Carter or Bender slated for the visitors. Highlanders monitor pitching staff doubts as Griffith weighs lineup. Weather hints of rain loom over the noon clash.
In a lengthy extra inning game, St Tous Mo Max defeated Detroit 2 to 1. Key moments included thud hits by Pewell shifting the late frame, while pitchers Killian and Dello battled through a tight contest.
Voaleipha Pi Blas led Rostamerans to a four game streak win with a 5 to 4 tie score in the sixth as three singles and a double sparked the home team after a pass. Seviitzer pitched six innings, while Burcell and Schhiver kept Philadelphia’s offense in check. Multiple players tallied, including Olling and McConnell with two base hits, in a tense affair that featured strong defense and timely hitting.
Philadelphia misplayed early defense as New York hitters surged. Richie Waitse pitched well for the Mets, backed by solid run support. Philadelphia suffered a whitewash after three rough innings.
Boston and Brooklyn slugged through a tight game with timely hits and errors. Rucker struck out seven in a dominant outing while Mooney and Birch led the offense, sending Boston to a narrow victory over Brooklyn.
Danville Virginia notes Walsh dominant from the mound fanning eleven and limiting Roanoke to two hits as Staley struggles. Danville builds an early lead and never relents with Henok delivering the season’s first home run in a 11 to 2 win.
St Johns was defeated 5 to 3 as Gawthney twirled for the visitors and held the home club to a few timely hits. Bosley fanned thirteen in a game marked by scattered singles and late-inning runs, with Posley struggling at bat for St Johns on the tough day.
New York University and Georgetown to lead in the intercollegiate rowing program with a preliminary between Technical High and Georgetown second crew. The varsity race set for 5 pm over the Henley course with Aqueduct Bridge finish while a 4 pm prelim on the Georgetown mile course precedes. Officials include Secretary Root and Robert Bacon, with Yale Harvard Georgetown NYU and Oxford alumni among the participants. Georgetown fielding four heavy rowers and a new longer boat, while NYU and Harvard crews expect a strong challenge and promise a grand championship.
Undergraduates at Holy Cross discuss Jack Barr cantan f the vareity and the chances of joining a top team this year. The piece references college fit, coaching, and potential standout performances amid speculation on Ho Isa questim and other players.
Weather disruptions and rain forced multiple postponements in the American Association Eastern League New England and other circuits. Notable games affected include Indianapolis at Minneapolis Milwaukee against Toledo and Baltimore at Norfolk. the Atlantic and South Atlantic leagues also reported postponed matchups due to rain.
In the Tri State League reports from Wilmington Trenton and Lancaster batteries are listed with players Bibby Lanoit Wisther Galbraith Rundle and others. Umpires include Mestre Waller Mull Bannon Finnerman and Connor.
Marylanders cancel a baseball game against Ur Lanersty of More land after a late start. The Blue 12 Gin um without a win, with Snnipohs to play Up Mid, as locals face the hurler. Agate shows Toriam and Yale absent, leaving the team to work the mound and settle the contest.
Altizer and Kleinschmidt top The Post baseball popularity contest as votes pour in from readers. Dave Altizer of the Incal American League club jumps into the lead with a surge in early tallies, while Kleinschmidt trails closely. Walter Johnson shows strong support as Dewhanty gains praise for recent form, with Belask and Kleine among top amateurs contending in the race.
Yesterday's standings list several competitors with figures such as Kleinschmidt 7883 and McClure 331, alongside numerous other athletes including Devine 14114 and Gallagher 944. The record reads like a catalog of scores and names with limited context.
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