Navy Defeats Maryland in Midshipmen Baseball Tilt
Navy pitchers turn back rival hurling with three runs in the late innings. Key hits include a three run shot and a string of singles. Navy errors blemish the game but the home team surges to a ten run rally across several at bats.
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Browns Shut Out Waddell 4-0 as Hughes dominates
Long Tom Hughes pitched a masterful 4-0 victory for the Nationals over the St Louis Browns. Pickering and Street delivered the decisive hitting, driving in all runs while Waddell could not match the pace. Freeman’s fielding and timely bunts supported the shutout through nine, with Washington clinching on a late ninth-inning sequence.
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National League results and standings skip rain affected games
Yesterday in the National League Cincinnati beat Hostom 2 0 and St Louis defeated Brooklyn 5 2. Chicago Philadelphia and Pittsburgh had rainouts. Games today Brooklyn at Chicago Philadelphia at Pittsburgh New York at Cincinnati Boston at St Louis. Standings show Chicago 13 8 .684 Boston 12 7 .632 Cincinnati 9 3 .a Philadelphia 9 3 0 Brooklyn 3 14 0. A long section discusses Tom Hughes and the spitball, noting his improved consistency with the pitch and detailing a specific defensive play involving Charley Jones and Waddell.
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Spitball Debate Turns On Hughes Mystery
The physics of the spitball baffle experts as no clear explanation exists for its sudden downward bite when released from a saliva moistened spot. Yet many pitchers claim their downfall came from using this delivery, while the pitch has also produced notable success for others.
Attendance totals for yesterday's baseball games
In the American League New York played Cleveland before 6000 fans while Philadelphia met Chicago with 4655 in attendance Washington faced St Louis drawing 3150. In the National League Cincinnati met Boston before 2400 spectators and St Louis played Brooklyn before 4000 spectators.
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Uncertain Pitcher Options for Washington Club Amid Injuries
Washington discusses using Kay for emergencies to persuade Mike to change plans. Wester Johnson could bolster the Nationals by handling pitching duties if he can manage the rotation, with arrival expected next week. The Browns' Milan and Ganley clash in a swift fielding display and New York takes an 8 1 win over Cleveland as Thielman and Berger shuffle on the mound.
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Philadelphia Triumphs 1-0 In Pitchers Battle Over Chicago
Philadelphia defeats Chicago Americans 1 to 0 in a tight pitchers duel. Vickers fingers Smith locked the game until the seventh when Codms hit a two bagger, Davis sacrifice, and an error by Pirent Sore Chicago. Final score 1-0 after a single run game.
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Reds Blank Boston in nine in home rhythm game
Cincinnati rode solid hitting and flawless defense to shut out Boston 4 to 0. Ewing allowed the decisive runs as Cleveland’s lineup collected hits and timely runs through nine innings, with multiple players contributing including Gano and Shite.
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Beebe Beats Brooklyn in Final St. Louis Victory
Beebe edges Brooklyn 5 to 4 in a game where St Louis wins the series in three straight. Key hitters include Murray Delehanty Haromet and Konetchy for Brooklyn, while Beebe totalled 82 runs with Poc iffy pitching from Pastorius and Bell.
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Elizabeth Wins Easily Over Brooklyn in Union Teague
Special to The Washington Pot Grock report Elizabeth defeated Brooklyn 2 to 1 in the Union Teague game. Brewers Lieyd were released by Brooklyn and multiple pitchers were used after injuries and rain delayed play. Elizabeth pitchers and fielders contributed with key plays including a three-base hit by King and defensive highlights.
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Reading Unions Lose to Phillies in Rough Tilt
In Philadelphia readings fell 7 to 2 as Reading committed costly errors and pitchers Murphy and Hughes battled. West starter Murphy gave a solid showing for the Phillies amid a late rally. Slugging by Goldstein Vincent and Hartman highlighted the visitors' tough day.
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Orioles Win Big in Mid May Showdown at Home
Baltimore, May 14. Manager McCann clashed with Saple Stanton over a disputed call, was ejected, and the Orioles rolled to a decisive victory. Line details note pitchers BeAd and Schaffer, hits by Mullaney, Renfroy, and Rothfuss, with Hagen stealing twice and home runs by Mlaytor.
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Senators Open Season Against Rosebuds in 7-4 Victory
The Senators a Capitol workers league team opened the season with an errorless effort to defeat the Rosebuds 7 to 4 on White Lot. Heavy first-inning hitting by the lawmakers produced five runs as Jacobsen caught and Nelson starred in the field. Umpire Richardon officiated. Burns and Lewis pitched for their teams.
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Zannel li Takes Second Game as Senators Triumph
Washington defeats local team 6 2 in a rough contest as Me Creight er poor fielding and timely hits from Atherton Speer Johnson Connors and McDermott yield the decisive inning. Shaughnesay belts a seventh inning three run homer sealing the win while Me Creight fares poorly on the mound and the club heads to Baltimore for two games.
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Divide Double Header Still Tied For First Place
Wilmington and Washington split a doubleheader in the Union League race both winning one game. Washington lost the opener 5 to 1 then took the nightcap 7 to 3 with a late finish halted by darkness. Umpire Latham ejected Washington first baseman Connors after a disputed call at first base.
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