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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1911
Page
15
A season of upsets frames a chaotic early baseball campaign. Washington struggles with two wins in seven while the Athletics and Nationals slip in and out of contention. St Louis and Chicago shape the East and West races as pitchers falter and hitters heat up, with Browns and Tigers improving while Boston and Detroit meet sharp resistance.
The American League standings list Detroit at 8 2 82, New York 12 14 .462, Chicago 548, Washington 10 16 .400, Houston 16, Cleveland 12 18 .400, Philadelphia 13 12, St Louis 8 20 .1286. Yesterday St. Louis defeated Detroit 4 to, Washington beat Boston, Chicago defeated New York 4 to 0, Philadelphia won. Games today feature Washington at St. Louis, Philadelphia at Chicago, New York at Cleveland.
National League standings show Philadelphia leading with 21 wins and 7 losses, a .780 pace. Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, St Louis, and New York follow, with Boston, Chicago, Brooklyn also listed. remaining schedule shows key matchups among teams including St Louis at New York and Chicago at Brooklyn.
In St. Louis on May 16 the Browns edge the Nationals 6 to 4 behind Lake and a decisive sixth inning. McAleer shuffled the lineup, Somersett and Lelivelt swap positions, but Washington’s hitting stays at three across, with Dolly Gray pitching well except for the sixth. Errors and misplays plague the visitors as St. Louis plates three runs in the sixth and adds late insurance.
In St Louis on May 16 the Nationals log the last game of the series with Hamilton a left handed recruit slated to face Walker. The ninth inning was the only frame with no St Louis baserunners. Somersett and Cunningham let balls through to right field on two plays that should have been fielded. Washington heads to Cleveland and McAleer expects Street and Hughes to meet him. With Tom and Walter Johnson fit a turnaround may come, and there is a possibility Walter Johnson returns in time to pitch the farewell frame. Wallace fields a new outfield against the Nationals.
Georgetown meets Gallaudet this afternoon on the Georgetown field at 4 o clock. The Gallaudet rooters are confident their representatives will upset Georgetown, which has been playing with grit and edge this season.
Special to The Washington Post. Griffith accuses the Phillies of tipping signals to cross opponents. He cites catching Larry McLean’s role and a long history of electric contrivances. alleges Reds, Morgan Murphy and others were tipped off. He says Phillies trained to read every pitch and that this game showed their plan.
Georgetown routed Mount St. Josephs 6 1 on the Hilltop behind Feinie strong pitching. Sitterding injured but stayed in, while Lanasa and Mullinskey starred for Mount St. Josephs. Mullins, Furman, and Cogan contributed for Georgetown with decisive hits as Feinie allowed only a late inning run and the visitors were shut out until the final frame.
Scott held the world champions to three hits as Chicago hitters collected timely hits to beat Philadelphia 5 to 1. Baker and Murphy doubled for Chicago, McIntyre and Lord drove in runs, with Scott adding two RBI and a three-base hit by McIntyre.
In New York on May 16, the Giants lost 8 to 6 to St. Louis. Doyle starred with two triples and two singles, while Raymond and Ames were wild. McGraw and Hauser were banished for kicking. Sacrifice flies fueled half of St. Louis' runs as the game featured erratic pitching, key hits, and a high-scoring matchup across the board.
Pittsburg defeated Boston 11 to 7 as Pfeffer lasted only one inning. Miller shone with four hits and two home runs, while Tenney Herzog Ingerton and others contributed key runs. The game lasted 1 hour and 65 minutes with Kiem and Doyie umpiring.
In a well played Brooklyn game at Brooklyn N Y May 16 Barger held Chicago to two runs while Brooklyn scored eight. Cubs rallied in ninth but could not tie. Scoring details include Sheckard Schulte Daubert Wheat Chance Hummel Lejeune Shean Zimmerman and others. Final totals show Brooklyn eight Chicago two.
In Cleveland on May 16, two two-base hits from Jackson and Easterly produced runs as Cleveland defeated New York 2 to 1. Walter was ejected by umpire Mullen for disputing a decision. Jackson and Easterly each tallied a triple, and the game lasted 1 hour 40 minutes with Gragg and Fisher the pitchers.
Detroit defeats Boston 7 to 6 in the final inning behind late hits by Jackson and Easterly. Lafitte started for Detroit, Cicotte wild, Cobb and Moriarty keying the late rally. Cubs? No. Detroit improves to a third straight win over Boston in a tense American Association contest.
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