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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1905
Page
8
National League clubs and Cleveland face glare of sun and controversy as spitball use sparks debate. Coaches and players critique the pitch, while fans in Cleveland welcome visitors with wary enthusiasm.
The Cleveland bleachers once needed constant police presence as crowds hurled cushions and abusive names at visiting players. A campaign by the local press spurred fans to shameful conduct into civility, transforming them into a cheerful, fair minded crowd. Washington’s rising influence and Miss Roosevelt’s Senators visit are noted amid AL chatter.
Philadelphia bashed 11 hits off two St Louis pitchers and capitalized on errors to rout the Cardinals 10 to 2. Danes, Murphy, Koehler and Plank each contributed power as Philadelphia pulled away after a feeble start, with solid hitting throughout and key base running plays.
Chicago defeated New York by a score to 3 as Puttman pitched unevenly. Chicago produced five two-base hits and granted five walks. The unsteady start allowed the Cubs to seize early momentum and secure the win in a tight game.
Attendance 15 416 as Chase and Yeager stars lead a tense contest. Chicago and New York players tally runs with Chase hitting a decisive home run and multiple stolen bases while Altrock and Puttman split pitching duties. Brooklyn, Pittsburgh clash noted with Leever outpitching Eason in a 6 to 5 affair and daily updates show standings and tomorrow's matchups.
In American Association action Milwaukee crushed Kansas City seven to one while Louisville edged past Indianapolis one to four. St Paul topped Minneapolis three to six in a high scoring twin bill. Toledo hosts Columbus in a heavy 2 to 13 defeat. Southern League saw New Orleans blank Atlanta three to zero and Memphis overpower Nashville five to zero. Shreveport defeated Montgomery three to two. Eastern League Newark beat Haltimers six to one while Rocky Point R. J. postponed due to rain. Montreal edged Rochester one to zero in AL action. Annapolis reports a canceled Pennsylvania dual meet with Lehigh set for the same day at a later date, ending a tense dispute over past racing and training relations.
Spaulding & Brothers publish the Washington Amateur Baseball Year Book for 1906. The Washington Post will give one copy to readers who present a filled coupon at the business office. The book features sketches of associations and teams, key pictures, rules, grounds layouts, and a special chapter by Henry Chadwick the Father of Baseball.
Numerous youth teams from the Young Nationalals to St. Elizabeth's, Highlanders, and Epiphany Chapel post strong scores. Highlights include Fay's12 strikeouts in six innings for St. Elizabeth's and the St. Paul Juniors edging Trinity 12 to 11. Various players and managers issue challenges to captains at streets in the Northwest district.
Many dangerous diseases begin in impure blood. Electric Bitters purifies the blood and cures, or no pay. Only 50c. All druggists.
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