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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1910
Page
17
The column surveys baseball and boxing topics with opinions from Connie Mack and references to Rickard, Gleason, and Nelson Gans. It notes Sullivan and Queensberry, the Nelson Gans bout, and promoters’ financial stakes, plus a quip about rules and training habits.
Nationals take third straight behind Gessler who hit a home run and a double, while McBride handles nine chances at short and contributes to two double plays. Pirates rally with five runs in the eighth as Red Sox hammer Tigers for eleven runs on fifteen hits. Western teams sweep NL, Eastern League postpones Friday games. Funeral notices honor King Edward.
Gessler drove in two runs with a home run and a double as the Nationals beat the Naps 8 to 1. Reisling pitched strongly, backed by Keen, with McBride turning two pair of key double plays and Elberfeld solid on defense.
Detroit pitchers dominate as Lora leads with a three bagger and a home run. Stahl and Speaker back with a two bagger and a homer. Crowded scoring in the first inning sets the tone for an 11 to 4 Detroit win over Boston. Multiple double plays and strategic sacrifices noted. defensive miscues by Boston impact final margin.
The first inning saw Cotton Ton Turner, Graney, and Lajoie apply pressure as the Nationals pushed ahead with Milan scoring from third on Conroy’s hit. Gessler homered, Unglaub singled, and Stovall made key plays in the field to keep Newark’s offense in check.
After a stormy session with Jack Johnson and Bam Berger at center, Tex Rickard was agreed on as referee for the Jeffries Johnson fight. Berger initially resisted, Johnson pressed for a decision, and the group finally settled with Rickard after lengthy wrangling. Johnson and Berger expressed relief that the matter was closed and ready to broadcast.
Philadelphia won from Chicago 6 to 1 to extend their streak to eleven straight games. Coombs limited Chicago to two hits, a single and a triple, while Zelder and Goldring produced offense. The Phillies had 12 hits to Chicago’s four as Lang pitched nine innings for Philadelphia.
May 16 New York won a baseball game 5 to 3 over Bt. Louis. Ford pitched for New York and kept Lake off base in the early innings while Menulekio stood at third. Lineups feature numerous players from Mercer University Dartmouth and others.
Ben Lomond Cal May 16 Wort from Jeffries training camp says Tex Rickard has been chosen as referee. Jeffries confirms Rickard’s selection and expects a fair showing from a capable official. He adds he is pleased the matter is settled quickly and seeks a skilled mediator in the ring.
Georgetown Prep tennis team defeated Business High on the Georgetown courts. Miller starred with precise drives and speed on defense. In doubles Miller and Tromball beat Bridget and Merma. Singler Libbey beat Duffy. Gameness and toughness keep Maddon from knockout as Burns dominates later rounds.
A jumble of minor league results across multiple associations. Scores show Mobile 2 at New Orleans Wachrine, Birmingham 4 at Birmingham, and Winston-Salem 6 over Grenville 8 among others.
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