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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1908

Page

94

Leaders Make Large Gains in The Post Baseball Contest

Dava Altizer gradually extends his lead in The Post's Baseball Popularity Contest as supporters pour in votes. In the last three days Shipke trails by 2,377 ballots while Altizer gains 8,681 votes. Bob Ganley rises as a challenger, and Walter Johnson leads Tim Delehanty with Milan behind. Doc Kleinschmidt is cited as Washington's top amateur, backed by 3,806 votes for the Premier honors from Commerce of Labor supporters. More counts show continuing activity among amateur fans across the ballot.

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Young catcher Fagua draws attention in local baseball race

A note to the Baseball Contest Editor describes 19 year old catcher Fagua as a rising contender in Brookland and Bloomingdale. The writer promises to deliver 800 to 1000 votes weekly for an amateur contestant and seeks responses through ACN Care Baseball Contest Editor.

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Unions Capture First Game In Timed Baseball Action

The report describes a rough early game with grounders and stolen bases. Players mentioned include Davis Mora and May Cesraatty Smprehows, with Deckert contributing on defense. Multiple errors and a 15 minute stretch are noted, along with early scoring and base running, culminating in a tense opening contest.

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Reading Unions Defeat Orioles 1 0 In Fast Game

In the fastest game seen on a local diamond Reading Unions defeated Baltimore 1 to 0. Powell and Jones pitched superbly for eight innings with the odds even as Reading played errorless ball. Scoring sequence featured a Reading winning run in the sixth inning.

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Quakers Outplayed in Low-Scoring Tilt

The game saw Wases Smith Hoover and McCauley keying a win over King with strong pitching and defense. Boise earned a 6 to 1 result as bases loaded walks and timely hits swung the momentum.

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Minor League Results and Scores Across Leagues

Eastern League action featured Paterson and Lehigh games with mixed results. In the doubleheader Paterson beat Philadelphia in opener while Lehigh edged Army Cadets in the nightcap. Toronto and Baltimore met in other league showdowns alongside New York and Savannah fixtures.

Wilmington Bandits Roll Over Elizabeth on Multi-Run Spree

Wilmington built an easy victory by consecutive hits in the sixth to eighth innings as Elizabeth pitchers faltered. Boise held firm early but then the Bandits exploded, driving in runs and securing the win while Elizabeth struggled at the plate.

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Brown Swamps Carlisle 11 to 0 in eight innings

Amateur baseball notes report Brown defeats Carlisle Indians 11 to 0 as rain stops the game after eight innings. Battery Neurre Raymond Garlow Tar bell Wauseke. Also Cleveland Parka beat Chevy Chase 23 to 0 with Ellerson and Uptoh standout batting. Listings include youth teams seeking games and addresses for matches.

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Treasury Team Triumphs In Seven Inning Bloomingdale Game

Treasury defeated the Post Office nine 6 to 4 in seven innings as Hester held opponents to four runs while striking out eight. McCarthy sparked a second inning rally with three singles, and Torney made key catches in center. Haring struggled, yielding twelve hits as Treasury built a lead and held on to win in capital city league play.

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Bloomingdale A C Suffers 4 0 Loss In Capital City League

Bloomingdale A C played a strong game but were shut out 4 to 0 by Columbia A C in a Capital City League clash. Buscher pitched well for Bloomingdale, while Smith had the lone extra base hit for the winners. Maddun of Bloomingdale collected three hits in three trips.

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Giants Beat Boston at Polo Grounds 7 to 2 in NL clash

New York downs Boston 7 to 2 after three days rest. Mathewson pitched, Young chased in second inning. errors and timely hits favor the Giants as Seymour and Devlin contribute in the scoring. Revenue and attendance not specified. game completed in about four and a half hours.

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Fumbles decide pitchers battle as Phillies beat Brooklyn 2

In a low scoring duel Philadelphia wins 2 to 1 over Brooklyn. Wilhelm and Moren pitched well with Moren allowing the decisive eighth inning run on a fumble and a sacrifice. Briseman miscue sparked the Phillies rally as the home team edges the Dodgers in a tight game.

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Pittsburg Blankens in Cold Drizzle Chicago Beats Pittsburg

Pittsburg 1 Chicago 0 in a rain damped game. A seventh inning throw from center by Wilson nailed a Pittsburg runner at the plate. Chicago left three on base in the seventh without scoring, while Pittsburg left four on base. Wagner and Chanca had the only two safe hits for Chicago. Gammitz pitched six innings for Pittsburg, Fraser pitched two for Chicago. Time one hour and forty minutes.

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Cardinals Take Second From Reds in Fast Contest

St Louis edged Cincinnati 3 to 1 in a brisk game on May 9. Key players such as Ganzel and Mewrey contributed, with the Reds outhit by St Louis yet the Cardinals capitalized on timely hits and baserunning to secure the win.

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Bosley Proves Effective in St Johns Win Over Maryland Aggies

St Johns defeated Maryland Agricultural College 3 to 2 in a finely played Maryland Intercollegiate League contest. Bosley stood out for St Johns with strong support from teammates as Byni did for the Aggies. The game featured key hits and solid defense, boosting St Johns in Annapolis.

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Devine Almost No-Hitter As Georgetown Edges Navy 3 1

Devine came within an inch of a no hit bid as Georgetown beat Navy 3 1 in Annapolis. Gilliam hit a three bagger and Mayock, Wilson, and Simon contributed key singles. Navy errors kept Georgetown in the game while Smith handled the field with seven chances.

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Danville Wins Final Norfolk Game 6 to 2 in Rainy Series Close

Ragged fielding costs Norfolk the last game as Danville defeats them 6 to 2. Juckson and Heas lead with solid hits, Walsh pitches well for Danville, while Bertram and Bayes top Norfolk hitters. Time noted as four hours fifty six minutes.

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Roanoke Edges Lynchburg In 4-2 Softball Showdown

Lynchburg dropped the final game of the series to Roanoke by 4 to 2. Both teams each plated two runs in the first and fourth innings as Roanoke held the lead and closed out the contest. Richmond shut out Portsmouth 3-0 behind Revelles strong pitching with Hallman and Reverle on the mound.

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Oldest and Best Blood Purifier Promoted in Ad Text

A long promotional notice extols SSS as a safe natural blood purifier and tonic not a cure all. It claims strength for the blood, purifying action against rheumatism catarrh ulcers and other disorders, plus spring cleansing benefits and non harmful ingredients from roots and herbs. Endorsements from Mrs F L Bailey of Clearfield Pennsylvania accompany testimonials.

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