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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1908

Page

18

Chicago and East Coast Standings and Today’s Games

City standings show Chicago Boston Philadelphia and New York clusters with records and next pairings. Today’s schedule lists Washington at Reading Paterson at Baltimore Elizabeth at Brooklyn Wilmington at Philadelphia amid early season player and team movement notes.

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White Sox nail down shutout as Smith struggles

Washington offense managed a lone base hit off Doc White while Chicago pitcher Charlie Smith worked around seven hits. Pickering’s misplays behind and a late sac fly by Sullivan led to the visitors’ 2 0 victory as Delehanty and Ganley produced Chicago’s only runs. Weather cloudy with possible showers. Hughes or Falkenberg to start for Washington against Altrock or Sullivan for Chicago. Game called at 4:30.

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Dartmouth Triumphs Over Harvard In 6 4 Victory

Dartmouth defeats Harvard 6 to 4 at Hanover with timely batting and six runs in the second inning. Harvard led in hits but Dartmouth benefited from-errors and steady defense, the game lasting 1 hour 62 minutes. Batteries Ginza Leonard Hicks and Carret. Umpire Kilcuthy.

Dartmouth Hanover Harvard Harvards Ginza Leonard Hicks Kilcuthy

Pitchers clash as White Sox win in pitching duel

Doc White pitched superbly for the White Sox, while the Athletics faced a tight contest with Sullivan and Sullivan behind the hits. debates over baserunning and fielding decision highlighted a game where a single misplay or choice could tilt the result.

Waddell Faces Old Comrades as Browns Top Quakers

Waddell pitched well against his former Philadelphia club as St Louis beat the Quakers 4 to 2. Bender struck out eight in relief and helped the Browns pull away with three singles and two doubles in the seventh. The largest crowd of the season witnessed the American League clash.

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Nationals face left handed pitchers and bad bunt losses

The article notes left handed pitchers trouble the Nationals this season with Gailey and Freeman underperforming against lefties. It cites pitching and fielding failings, lack of timely bunts, and recurring hard luck for hitters like Smiley, stressing the need for players who can bunt effectively to salvage scoring chances.

Nationals Claes Smith

Highlanders Down Detroit in Hard Fought Tilt

New York hitters led by Kilian toppled Detroit with strong timely hitting and solid pitching. Hemphill and Chase sparked the offense as New York built early leads, Cobb and Willetts limited Detroit’s threats, while Manning and Kilian worked through the middle innings.

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Cleveland Clouts Ball As Dodgers? Actually Celtics? (unreadable title)

Cleveland defeats Boston 7 to 2 as two pitchers shut down the Boston attack. Berger pitched and hit for Cleveland while Stovall and Criger contributed, with Lajoie and Bradley adding key hits. Final line shows Cleveland with 7 runs on 12 hits, Boston 2 on 9 hits.

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Johnson suspends Jennings and Donovan in Detroit clash

New York May 19 Manager Hugh Jennings of the Detroit team was suspended by Ban Johnson of the American League pending an investigation of alleged rowdyism during weekend games between New York and Detroit. Jennings and pitcher Donovan were ordered from the field by umpire Hurst. Donovan was suspended yesterday.

New York Hugh Jennings Detroit Ban Johnson Jennings Donovan Hurst

Wilmington Club Franchise Sale Nears Final Word

Richmond representatives seek transfer of Wilmington Down League Club with AL A King of Washington handling negotiations. Owners will not finalize unless price meets expectations as other cities Providence New York and Allentown also seek the franchise. Wilmington holds first place in the Union League after beating Paterson, with 15 wins and 5 losses.

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Quaker Bunch Triumph Early Lead Over Philadelphia

In a rough, error‑filled game, Quaker Bunch scored five runs in the first four innings while limiting Philadelphia to scattered hits. Key moments included a home run sequence and multiple runners left on base as the locals battled, with substitutes in late innings and a final score reflecting the visitors’ early edge and Philadelphia’s late rally attempts.

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Roanoke Beats Lynchburg In Tight A Ball Game

Roanoke edges Lynchburg 3 to 2 in a spirited at bat by bat duel. Bowen, Clark and MeX delivered hits while Shaffes Jr and other fielders contributed in a classic late inning finish. Attendance 700.

Orioles Triumph Over Nationals in Muddy Leagues Meet

The Orioles beat the Brooklyn Bruins 2 to 0 as both teams muddied by rain and field conditions. Carter pitched shutout innings for Baltimore with strong defense behind him, while Norfolk and Portsmouth players contributed in a tense league against rival clubs. Attendance reached around forty, with the game lasting about two hours.

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Washington Poor Play and Zannelli's Clutch Triple

Special to The Washington Port Reading May 19 Washington faced wild pitching and miscues allowing Reading to seize control. Zannelli delivered a pivotal two on base triple as Reisling’s team exploited Washington errors while Speer and Hilly contributed strong fielding and Vinson homered in the seventh to seal a 12 to 2 victory for Reading against Washington.

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Reading Club President Aids League Focus

Reading Club president 410 Tewaon of the Minn Lei Eta Diy s ld the Peading slub of that agar teur F Reisling and Frank Wier asig nag heen rainager of the lib and Miller s the aptanche sale in Jules tac lente of the rounds for Mears President Dawson Sage he said eit be cause the owners of 1hofiter has thought he was ai ie too mart atten tion to the Reading ebbo. The design ates him to devote more time to league affairs.

410 Tewaon Minn Lei Eta Diy Agar Reisling Frank Wier Asiirg Heen Rainager Lib Miller S Jules

ANOTHER FOR LEADERS Paterson May 19 4 1 defeat

Paterson defeated Woreinaten on May 19 by 4 to 1 in a baseball game. Lineups feature Paterson with Fish at shortstop and McCormick at second base, while Wilmington's Schafer faced a loss. Key plays include three-base hits by Zeigterson and Hoovers, and a double play combo McLean-Rothfuss.

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