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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1916
Page
13
A dramatic early surge by the Athletics and a shaky Nationals defense doomed Washington as Johnson yielded to Roehling after a six run deficit. The Mackmen, sparked by Barber and Witt, built a lead with key hits and aggressive baserunning, while Meers struggled to contain the Athletics on offense. The game, though unfinished, showcased Johnson's fatigue and a rallying effort by Connie Mack's club.
Cleveland defeats Detroit 3 to 1 in a postponed game to extend the Indians consecutive victories to eight. Smith stars with two doubles and a single, driving in two runs as Graney doubles to spark the late lead. Detroit had led early on singles by Young and Stanage and a Dubuc sacrifice fly before Cleveland ties in the seventh and seizes in the eighth with Smith delivering the decisive hit.
New York pitcher Mogridge held Boston to three hits and received flawless support as the Giants blanked the Red Sox 4 to 0. Gedeon stole home in the ninth. Gedeon, Maisel, Peckinpaugh and Lewis among the standout Red Sox figures in a tough test against the champion lineup.
The table lists teams including Cleveland Washington New York Boston and Philadelphia with Wins Losses and win percentages. Cleveland leads with 15 wins and 7 losses a .682 pace while Washington ranks nearby at 11 losses and others hover around.
Chicago and Pittsburgh split a doubleheader with a 2 1 victory by McConnell over Cooper in the first game. The Pirates won the nightcap 6 4 behind Wagner as Chicago’s pitchers were knocked from the mound. Strong fielding and errors helped Pittsburgh, with Williams and McConnell among the key performers.
Washington Nationals struggle in a loss to the Athletics as Johnson labors on the mound. Witt stars for Philadelphia with three hits in four at bats and a sac fly, Barber homers for the Nationals, while Griffith reshuffles the lineup and plans Harper to start next game.
The Newark five beat Montwal five to one while Rochester won ten to three over Richmond. Toronto topped Providence six to three as Baltimore posted twelve and Buffalo lost. Columbus triumphed ten to eight, Indianapolis defeated Loulaville four to one, Portsmouth beat Newport News fourteen to nine, Norfolk won seven to six, Petersburg sixocky’s Mount sixteen innings. Winston Salem edged Greensboro eleven to four, Durham ten over Charlotte and Audeville eight, Charleston one over Albany zero, Jacksonville eighteen to Macon and Augusta lost to Columbus two to fourteen. Columbia fifteen over Montgomery seven.
Boston wins series finale 6 to 2 over New York as the Giants drop the last game. Rene Maranville Colling Fitzpatrick Kenet chy Smith Snodgrams Kay Mikesdale among scorers. Beuse by O Fall on, Be Gibbs with perfect 100 breaks prep for Southern trapshooting tourney.
New York May This season sees remarkable records in college athletics. Robert Simpson of Missouri University ran a 120 yard hurdle race in 14.5 seconds, a feat compared to historic marks by Walter Henry and others. The piece argues no athletic record lasts as stronger, faster athletes arise, citing athletes like Chase, Dyer, Kraenzlein, Gariel, Smithson, Kelly, and Meredith. It also reflects on the evolving nature of athletic skill and potential records across events.
Brooklyn defeats Philadelphia 2 to 0 as Alexander weakens in the second inning. Wheat singles and Cutshaw steals, Burns wild throws, and Napling scores on a double by Cutshaw. Final: Brooklyn 2, Philadelphia 0.
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