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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1908
Page
46
Victor Schlitzer pitched effectively for Philadelphia, scattering hits and benefitting from luck to hold the Nationals to two runs while the Athletics built a 7 to 2 victory. Cates fueled the offense with two hits and driven runs, and Hartsel, Nicholls, and Pickering contributed key Plays as Philadelphia totalled bases and ran away in the late innings.
In the American League Boston faced New York as 7 404 fans watched Washington defeat Philadelphia 3 852. In the National League Cincinnati beat Boston 3 500 while Pittsburg defeated New York 6 842. St Louis played Brooklyn drawing 7 200 in attendance.
Details of a rough spring game where Jimmy Dygert tried to throw a spitball that wouldn t break, prompting Manager Mack to shift pitchers. The narrative covers fielding miscues, player condition updates, and remarks on Collins and McBride. A lengthy account notes St. Louis Browns and other teams upcoming appearances and lineups, with emphasis on individual performances by Nicholls, Ganley, and Davis.
The report notes Mays on base and Bender on the mound delivering strength as Mack’s team fields solid pitching and a capable hitting lineup. Pickering’s left field swing and Charley Jones receive focus for crowd-pleasing moments, with Street’s snap throw turning a pivotal sixth inning play over Oldring and Coombs.
Boston fell 2 to 0 as Newton shut out the Red Sox through nine innings. Burdell pitched well with eleven strikeouts, while Unglaub and Wagner produced the only Boston hits. New York baserunners threatened in the ninth but were retired.
In Brooklyn, Lewis hit a sixth inning homer to back a 2-1 victory over St Louis. Imdan singled to start a run, Hoparlyns scored, propelling Brooklyn to the win as Byne and Geheehan contributed early hits. Rucker pitched well for Brooklyn, while St Louis left runners on base in key moments.
Campbell delivers for Boston as Reds struggle with wild plays and limited Cincinnati scoring. Dorner holds locals to two triples and a single while Campbell shines in an erratic noon affair.
Pittsburg wins first game of the series 11 to 10 in a base running showcase. Key moment includes a double steal by Wagner and Clarke with Clarke scoring, while McKlint and Wagner spark the offense. Offensive leaders include Clarke, Wagner, and Seymour with multiple hits and RBIs.
Washington’s Longstreet pitched an excellent game and kept runners from scoring as Union League beat Arthur Irwin’s club 5 to 4 on the local grounds. The visitors surged ahead in the ninth on errors, while Washington rallied in the fifth with four hits including a surge of three runs.
Union League results show Elizabeth 5 over Washington 4 and Baltimore 8 to Philadelphia 0. Reading 2 beat Brooklyn 3, Paterson 2 over Wilmington 14. Washington 4 over Baltimore 0. Gameday today features Washington at Elizabeth Reading at Brooklyn Paterson at Wilmington and Philadelphia at Baltimore. Standings list Washington 8 4 Baltimore 6 Wilmington 8 Reading 4 Philadelphia 3 8 75.
Wilmington defeats Paterson 7 to 5 as O Brien and McCann target opponents with strong batting in a high scoring fifth inning. Key highlights include McCauley stealing bases and solid defense from Topham and O’Rourke, with Williams and Townsend contributing.
The article describes a split doubleheader where the Baltimore fan base saw Kane dominate in the first game with strong hitting while Philadelphia balanced by steals and timely hits. Both teams fielded notable performances and miscues influenced the final scores and momentum.
McGee hit a decisive home run as Brooklyn edged Reading in ten innings. Reading pressed Campbell, faced Relaing, and a platform obstruction slowed play. Frantic play left several injuries and notable errors, with bases on balls and hits highlighted by early and late innings.
Hoff of Baltimore has been elected captain for next season at University of Varsica. He was a standout third baseman, but leg injury in mid-April limited his performance last year. A law student, he is noted as an accurate fielder and solid batter.
Fragmentary sports notes discuss Winter of Boston and Summer from Detroit, with weather cues and Cy Young era themes. Mentions Dan Johnean and Grimth as looming actions in 1910, hinting at disciplinary outcomes if habitual acts recur.
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