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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1908
Page
24
Eastern League action delayed as the Columbus team visit to Washington faced schedule shifts. Key players Tate F., Murphy Sanger, and Craig Murphy contributed for the visitors while Atlanta and others jockey for position in the tight standings. Officials noted the postponement impacts March polling and regional coverage.
Victor Schlitzer pitched for the Athletics, allowing seven walks but escaping danger with strong fielding behind him. Cates and Hartsel provided key hits as Philadelphia’s offense struggled, while Slupke and Murphy contributed on defense. The game ended 7 to 2 in favor of the Athletics despite late rally attempts by the visitors.
In the league slate, Boston plays New York in the American League, drawing 7 404 at the site. Washington defeats Philadelphia 3 852. In the National League, Cincinnati meets Boston with 3 500 spectators, Pittsburg vs New York draws 6 842, and St Louis faces Brooklyn with 7 200 in attendance.
The article describes Jimmy Dygert struggling with a non breaking spitball for the Athletics, with bchlitzer warming up behind the stand as Dygert relies on the spitball. It notes lineup changes for the St Louis Browns, fielding shifts, and claims about Collins improving in spring.
In a tense game the Rupcees rely on Charley Jones and Pickering as leaders. Pickering, a natural left fielder, delivers powerful swings but often pulls to left. Charney Street stars with quick snap throws, notably catching Oldring stealing while Coombs broke for third.
Boston fell 2 to 0 as Newton hurler Burdell struck out eleven in a fine effort. The Incals filled the bases in the ninth with one out but Laserte and Laglaub popped up. Keeler and Wagner produced early threats for Boston, while Newton pushed runs across on timely hits and errors in a low scoring game.
Brooklyn edges St Louis 2 1 with Lewis delivering a sixth inning home run after a run scored on a single. Imdan and Hoparlyns manufactured early offense, while Lewis added the decisive hit in a tense opening game of the set.
Cincinnati outpaced Boston with strong pitching from Dorner and solid hitting. Campbell contributed key at bats, while Dorner limited the locals to two triples and a single as Reds eased to victory. Time of game 40 minutes.
Pittsburg wins the opener 10 to 11 in a base running showcase highlighted by a double steal from Wagner and Clarke Clarke scoring. Wagner, Clarke, and Shaaron Saire are noted for key hits while McKlinty and Wagner figure in three-base hits and early lead. The game lasts about two hours and thirty six minutes with Peters of New York and Dordin among cited players. The Cleveland sale of outfielder Harry Tay to Nashville is also reported, noting his knee injury history and return to form.
Local Twirler Longstreet pitched an excellent game for Washington, allowing few errors behind him as Union League representatives met Arthur Irwin’s club. Washington totaled eleven safeties, scoring three in the fifth, and led briefly in the ninth before Union rallied to win 5 to 4.
Union League results show Elizabeth 5 over Washington 4, Wilmington 14 over Paterson 2, Reading 2 over Brooklyn 3, Baltimore 8 over Philadelphia 0, and Philadelphia 4 over Baltimore 0. Games listed today include Washington at Elizabeth, Reading at Brooklyn, Paterson at Wilmington, and Philadelphia at Baltimore. Standings show Washington 8–4, Baltimore 6–Sun, Reading 4–6, Philadelphia 3–8 with various pet records and team positions.
Wilmington easily defeated Paterson as O Brien and McCann were fouled out on mismatches. Topham worked effectively for Wilmington while key players McCauley and Townsend contributed multiple hits. Stolen bases and errors shaped the scoring as Wilmington posted seven runs to Paterson's two.
Philadelphia and Baltimore split the twin bill with the Phillies rallying through steals and timely hits to win the first game while Baltimore took the nightcap. Kane dominated with strong hitting from the Orioles and cautious bases running paced by efficient fielding on both sides.
Brooklyn and Reading battled ten innings with McGee delivering a game winning homer for Brooklyn. The contest featured reliever Rela ling in long relief and a key defensive play near a platform. Reading suffered a fractured finger on a foul tip while Flgar was in the mix and numerous players posted notable at bats and bases on balls.
Francis Hoff of Baltimore has been elected captain of the University of Virginia baseball team for the next season. An experienced fielder and solid batter, Hoff led the team in past years but was limited by an April injury. He is enrolled as a student in the law school.
In a terse, period voice the piece notes Winter of Boston and Summer of Detroit as focal points in a battering weather critics and Cy Young era. It hints at a season of pitching prowess via Dan Johnean and Clark facing consequences in 1910, signaling league discipline and baseball lifecycles.
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