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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1912
Page
13
A fragmented OCR item lists players and leagues with numerous names, referencing the Seaman Gunners in a 19th or early 20th century municipal context. It notes contracts not turned in, mentions league affiliations such as Capital City League and Columbia League, and names many participants, officials, and teams in a chaotic roster-like snippet.
The schedule lists numerous matches including Columbia-Staleenth at North Capitol and Tealterte Cornell va Gaonere Columbia, Mt Pleasant Departmental-White Lot Ellipse-Postaffice vs War Last Bashington Thirteenth, and several church and rail line area contests. Players from local clubs and schools compete on scattered grounds with partial venue clarity.
Fletcher tops Adams as Reading defeats Richmond 5 to 2 in Richmond. Beal and Beal Beal’s home run noted. multiple hits by Reading’s Beal, Seybold, and others. Richmond’s only run comes in the first inning on a Blue error and a passed ball.
Washington falls 1 to 0 to Chicago in a five inning rain shortened game. Harry Lord homered for the Sox, while Bob Groom held the Nationals to one hit as Chicago gained the decision and Washington dropped to third. Umpire Dineen allowed play until a legal end then called time as rain halted the action.
A Washington game day report notes likely pitcher matchups Benz or Peterson vs Nationals, with crowd estimates around 730 and references to Griffiths pitching choices. Details cover weather, time changes to 4 pm starts, defensive plays, Weavers mishap, and adjustments by managers amid a rain disrupted afternoon.
Chicago defeated Boston 9 to 4 in a high hitting game led by Archer and Campbell. Sheckard, Tinker, and Lennox contributed, while Lavender paced Chicago pitchers. The win improves Chicago's standing as Archer Campbell McDonald and Hofman fueled the offense. Athletics Secure a College Player. Robert Stevenson of Minnesota will join the Philadelphia American baseball team June 1.
Fragmented sports brief lists games and matchups. Readable names include New York, Washington, Reading, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh. Indicates ongoing 3000 games and schedule details for today.
Boston won a lucky opening game against Detroit 4 1 in the sixth inning aided by Wagner s double and Mullin s walks. Cobb and Crawford struggled as Detroit rallied late but fell short. Mullin earned the win with Dubuc pitching the final innings to secure the Chicago? No, Detroit error. The final score and full box show Boston beating Detroit 4 to 3.
Friends, teammates and league colleagues gathered at Glenwood Cemetery to bid farewell to George Hiett fatally injured in a Sunday School League game last Saturday. Sherwood team members and Brookland veterans stood with mourners, paying final respects at the casket as pallbearers carried the flag-draped steel to rest.
Robe Marquard was strong through eight innings, allowing only a ninth inning threat as the Giants defeated the Cardinals 6 to 2 in St Louis. Key hits included a single and a double scoring runs. Oakes and Merkle contributed multi hit nights. Marquard benefited from solid defense and timely support, with New York taking the lead early and preserving it through the middle frames. Ad Wolgast arrived in San Francisco for a boxing match set for Saturday against Willie Ritchie.
The Washington Post reports Cincinnati’s hot streak ended as Taft fell to Philadelphia 7 to 5. Paskert Esmond Graham led Phillies with three hits, while Cincinnati’s Phelan, Titus and Esmond produced runs. Errors fueled five Philadelphia runs. Cininnati’s three late in the game weren’t enough.
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