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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1916
Page
13
Nationals beat Browns 6 to 4 as Gallia and Gallia’s grip germ duo overpowered St Louis. Wellman lasted seven innings, Davenport finished, Johnson was hit by a pitch in the eighth, and Foster, Milan, and Morgan led the offense with key hits while Shanks and Rondeau contributed multiple safeties.
Boston edged Cleveland 6 to 5 in ten innings as a wind aided a ball into fair ground and an error scored the winning run. Key players included Barry, Kane, and Gardner from the Red Sox with Walker and Speaker contributing in the late stages.
Dana Fillingim pitched a no hit game for Charleston against Montgomery in the South Atlantic League, earning his seventh straight win as Charleston won 6 to 1. The only Montgomery run came on an error after two Filllingim walks. Fillingim had a prior tryout with the Athletics last year. James McGill, Indianapolis club president, opposed increasing roster size from 16 to 17, dissenting in a 254-1 vote in the American Association.
In Pittsburgh on May 11 the Giants beat the Pirates 3 to 2 as errors by Wagner and Carey and hits by Dooin and Robertson fuel three New York runs in the seventh inning. Burns and Robertson hit for the Pirates, while Perritt and Stroud pitched for the Giants and Pirates. Time of game 1 hour 40 minutes.
Chicago May 11 Jim Vaughn who Boston drove from the slab yesterday came back this afternoon and pitched shutout ball against the Braves two Chicago errors in the ninth helping over the visitor s sole run Good hitting off Rudolph by Williams whose three included a home run and a double and Zimmerman and Safer produced three Cub runs Score Boston 2 Chicago 0 Run totals include Fitzpatrick Williams and Zimmermann for Boston Schnalte Williams Laier Homa Sacrifice hits Vaught First base on balls De Vaughn two Wits-Om Tudolph in 7 Innings Struck out By Rudolph 8 by Regen 2 by Vaughn 2 Wild pitch Vaughn Umpires Mesare Quigley Byron Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Foster's early triple sparked Nationals and Morgan scored on a sacrifice fly by Rondeau. Bert Gallia pitched through grip troubles, delivering a sharp curve ball and controlled pace to limit the Browns. Griffith shuffled pitchers, leaning on lefty options for the final against St Louis, while Johnson and Harper offered relief. Judge faced tough breaks despite fan support as Milan struggled with Weismans delivery, yet Gallia added a timely hit in the fifth for the Nationals. The win tightens the race with the Indians and Tigers looming. Yankees trail by one game.
Cul lop gains honors in duel with Faber as New York and Chicago clash in a dramatic game. Shanks hits twice and shines on defense including a pivotal play to corral Pratt’s drive, while Cullop outpitched Faber amid umpire unrest and a bottle-throw incident near the dugout.
St Louis beats Philadelphia 4 to 2 as four extra base hits drive the win. Stork, Beacher, Rance, and Zlamith key early? St. Louis gains despite six hits by Phila. Left on base totals and errors noted. Miller, Paskert, Betsel contribute in offense. Game time about 2 hours 2 minutes.
In Norfolk Virginia May 11 outfielder Cueto Cuban on the tetter team attacked Umpire Rosana with a bat mauling him across the back Spectators and players separated the two men before the umpire was seriously injured Cueto was arrested on assault charge Annapolle Maryland May 11 Langdon Pittsburgh University hurler pitched a nohit game yet Navy won 1 to 0 Batteries McFall and Gonnolly noted.
Cincinnati wins a thirteen inning game 4 to 2 over Brooklyn as two Cincinnati runs came on Brooklyn errors. Cheney pitched seven innings before Johnston batted for him, touching off the decisive rally with a walk and single after two out. Run totals and player names reflect a tense, error-tinged victory amid a busy May day in Cincinnati.
May 31 Philadelphia edges Detroit 3-2 with hits by Lafjoie Walsh and Dick after one out in the ninth. Myers issued 10 walks as Detroit’s offense was stifled. Burns collected a double and two singles for the Tigers. Pitchers and scoring details are listed in the box score.
New York May 11 Saturday after noon at Sheepshead speedway the latest speed machines will be sent out for a new world record. The article traces rapid progress in racing cars from steam to gas power and recalls early accidents and daring drivers, noting that future speeds may exceed today’s limits. It references figures such as Commodore Stuart Blackton and discusses the thrilling yet dangerous evolution of auto racing.
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