Philadelphia Boston Cincinnati and Chicago score line
A terse sports note lists city matchups with Philadelphia and Boston leading to Cincinnati and Chicago in a compact line, reflecting a brief summary of results or standings from a larger event.
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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1908
Page
16
A terse sports note lists city matchups with Philadelphia and Boston leading to Cincinnati and Chicago in a compact line, reflecting a brief summary of results or standings from a larger event.
Nationals top Detroit 1 0 behind Burns who held visitors to two hits through eight innings. Shipke and Delehanty spark the infield defense with stellar plays while Burns received thunderous support from his fielders as Detroit failed to muster a rally after the fourth. Delehanty and Pickering produced the only Detroit threats though Sievers steadied the plate until Burns closed out the win. Weather warm. game called after 2 1/2 hours.
The Nationals beat the Tigers as Bil Shipke, at third base, saved multiple runs with graceful plays. Delehanty and Burns showcased stellar defense and timing, while sustained pitching from Burns held Detroit. Jennings hopes Mullin or Donovan add depth as the season opens.
New York 9, St Louis 4 in chaotic game with mixed pitching. Crandall shaky for St Louis, Taylor hit safely but Crandall and Karger struggled. Ruger ejected for dispute. Crandall relieved by Kronn. Fromme struggled as New York rallied early and held on for a decisive victory.
In a pitchers duel Chicago defeated New York as fielding miscues by New York failed to spark a rally. Key plays included Stahl’s three base hit and Donohue Sacrifice, while Lake held strong on the mound for Chicago with strong defense and timely hits.
Philadelphia defeats Cleveland 1 0 in seven innings on a key pass to Hartsel and Nicholls two bagger. Harcsel credited with a run, Vickers vs Rhoades in pitching duel. Cleveland offense limited by strong defense and timely hits. Other baseball results note Syracuse Michigan 2 Syracuse 0.
Boston defeats Chicago 8 to 4 as Pithey and Buctne rally the visitors with timely hits. Buns Zummerman and Steifedt led Chicago with Sheckard and Browne contributing, while Flaherty pitched for Boston to seal the win in a long late innings matchup.
Six pitchers were used in a day game between Philadelphia and Cincinnati with Moren effective until the sixth inning. The wind and field conditions affected play as both teams rallied, Moren relieved after Moren faced tough hitters and Hart yielded in the later frames. Hart and Spade contributed on the mound for Cincinnati while Weimer, Moren, Campbell and Sparris pitched for Philadelphia. Official scorers noted hits, sacrifices, and errors across a two hour contest with multiple pitching changes and delayed finish due to darkness.
Rube Waddell signs with the Philadelphia Union League team for the rest of the season and plans to debut Saturday against Paterson at Union Park. He vows to quit the St Louis Browns, praises Philadelphia management, and says he will pitch again soon in Brooklyn while aiming to help land the pennant.
Philadelphia defeated Wilmington 9 to 6 after a late rally by Wilmington. Whalen and Peller led Philadelphia with key hits while Murphy and Craight struck out several batters. Officials cited errors by Philadelphia and timely baserunning as turning points.
Brooklyn Leaguers edge Elizabeth 4 to 3 at Mayerrose Park in a well played game. Highlights include McGee with three bases, Dowd and Kennedy stealing, and Latham umpiring as the crowd noted the tight defensive battle and timely hits.
Yesterday Washington defeated Reading at Paterson and Baltimore beat Elizabeth while Wilmington topped Brooklyn and Philadelphia beat Reading. Today Washington visits Brooklyn Elizabeth hosts Reading Wilmington plays Baltimore Paterson faces Philadelphia Notre Dame College blanked Fordham 2 to 0 at Fordham Field in a weathered game with pitchers Dubuc and McDonough.
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