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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1911
Page
13
A long, opinionated rundown analyzes the 1909 baseball pennant race with Mack's Pirates and the Detroit Tigers as the dominant contenders. It notes injuries to key players like Tris Speaker and the impact on Boston, plus trades, managerial moves, and cross-league developments, including Keio University exhibitions and local Memorial Day racing plans.
Washington Nationals ride a frenzied homer by Ivan Olson and a seven inning rally to topple the Cleveland Naps 8 to 6. Long Tom, hampered by a patched defense, faded as West and Kaley faltered, while Ainsmith and Milan led Washington with three and three singles respectively.
The Georgetown University nine faces Keio University of Japan in a May game on Georgetown field. Keio has been on a winning streak, beating Utah 11, Colorado 5, Denver 6, and St. Louis University. They previously defeated St. Marys College 3 to 1 after a prairie train ride, and also beat Kansas City semipro club and Kid Nichols’ team. Kansas trip included a setback to St. Marys.
Eastern League games in Montreal Toronto Buffalo Rochester results show Montreal Toronto and Buffalo Rochester losses. Southern League features Birmingham Montgomery New Orleans and Mobile other results. New York State League Syracuse Wilkes Barre Utica Albany Binghamton Elmira scores noted. Tristate York Reading Lancaster Harrisburg. American Association Toledo Indianapolis Louisville Columbus.
Five year old Robert Cameron of 1219 Dundin Street Northeast suffered a severe cheek gash in the sixth inning as Anacostia center fielder Johnson collided with him while pursuing Spalding’s fly during a Sunday School League game. He was taken to the casualty hospital and was reported progressing well with a expected discharge tomorrow.
Contrary to yesterday’s report Central and other high schools did not protest Howard’s eligibility. The only question concerns Senter’s status after a September enrollment and a period of absence. Faculty athletic advisers from Central Business Western and Technical met at O Street School, but no definite action was taken.
The British cup challengers defeated the Cooperstown polo team 14 to 5 at Rockaway Hunt Club in Cedarhurst as the American cup defenders game was postponed to tomorrow at Meadow Brook. Lieut Edwards scored nine goals in the fourth period, Capt Jean added one, and Capt Cheape four while Capt Barrett played with a bandaged left cheek.
The American League standings show New York leading with 57 wins and 7 losses, Cleveland at 61.7 percent, Washington at .370, Philadelphia at .482, and St. Louis at 9 wins. Today’s schedule includes Washington at Cleveland, Philadelphia at Detroit, New York at St. Louis, and Boston at Chicago.
National League standings show Philadelphia leading with 23 wins and a .734 win percentage followed by Cincinnati Pittsburg St Louis New York Brooklyn and Boston with varying records. Yesterday results included Pittsburgh beating Chicago New York defeating Philadelphia Brooklyn defeating Cincinnati St Louis overcoming Boston.
Chicago defeats Philadelphia 11 to 2 in Game 1 at home. Doolan Knabe and Magee were ejected for disputing calls, prompting a crowd rush toward umpire Doyle. Moore and Shultz pitched well for Chicago, with Brown dominant early, while Sheckard Schulte and Chance supplied key hits in the victory.
In New York on May 18 Adama pitched steady for the Giants while Pittsburg’s offense woke. Three singles and a double in the seventh derailed Mathewson, who left after seven as Pittsburg triumphed 6 to 1 with Byrne Clarke Wagner and Miller driving in runs.
Brooklyn beats Cincinnati 2 to 1 as Burch drives in both Brooklyn runs with a single. Scanlon holds for seven innings before being removed after protest with bases loaded. Hoblitzell and Hummel drive Cincinnati runs. Wheat, Bescher, and Mitchell key Brooklyn hits. Campbell wins British women’s golf championship match in Portrush.
Detroit defeats Philadelphia 9 to 4 in a seesaw game. Delahanty goes 4 for 5 with two triples and two singles for the Tigers, while Plank allows a barrage of extra-base hits. Mullin and Detroit’s defense back strong hitting to pull away in the later innings.
St Louis defeated Boston 8 to 1 in a well played game as visitors bunched hits in three innings scoring in each. Herzog Konetchy Ellis among the run makers, Bresnahan homered for two base hits and Mattern and Harmon did mound work for their teams.
New York defeated St Louis 3 to 1 in the first game as hits clustered in the eighth. Wolter Gardner Blair and Meloan drove in runs for the visitors while Hogan earned a three-base hit for St Louis. Caldwell pitched nine innings for New York and Powell started for St Louis. Pitching stats show Caldwell allowing nine hits over eight and two thirds, with Quinn finishing. Time of game was 1 hour and 47 minutes.
In Annapolis on May 18, the Naval Academy defeated Mount St. Josephs 4 to 2. Navy led 1-0 after three and pulled away with a three-run sixth, highlighted by singles from Yaiden and Strickland, a Ridgely sacrifice, a passed ball, and an error by Barton. Mt St Josephs scored twice in the eighth. Pitchers Anderson and Vinson worked for Navy with Anderson taking the win. Refs were Keenan and Sweet. time of game 1 hour 45 minutes.
Chicago defeated Boston 12 to 8 in a pitchers duel Sunday with White and Scott contributing for the Cubs. The game featured three Boston hurlers and two Chicago arms, ending in a decisive score for Chicago.
May 18 Cleveland beat Washington 9-3 as eight errors led to nine runs. Johnson of Washington felt off, while Stovall subbed for Blanding and Grane y’s crew struggled at bat. Nap hitters Jackson and Cunningham made key plays, Elberfeld and McBride delivered rally chances, and Schaefer executed a rare unassisted double play.
Hyattsville third baseman Bailey slugged two triples a homer and a single, scoring in all his at bats as Hyattsville beat Braddocks 14 to 7. Bailey also drew a walk, while other players contributed. Umpire Whinerey. Time 1 hour 20 minutes. Aviation Championship in England scheduled for July 1.
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