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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1910
Page
5
Browns lose to Nationals in a tense game with Bailey and Gilligan keying the outcome. Gilligan started for the Nationals, Bailey pitched strongly for the Browns, and late rallies barely failed to turn the tide as Halley shut down late threats. The national team won by a slim margin despite stout play by Washington hitters and solid defense.
Yesterday’s results show St Louis 3, New York 5 while Washington 2, Philadelphia 4. Boston and Chicago games indicate waning pace with lingering tight races in the standings.
National League briefs note Pittsburgh tied New York and St Louis beating Philadelphia. Chicago and Boston facing Cincinnati and Philadelphia, with Brooklyn visiting St. Louis. Gameday listings show Philadelphia at Chicago and Boston at Cincinnati among today’s matchups.
Wattstown Pa school won the Middle States Interscholastic track and field championship at Franklin Field scoring 87 points. Merceraburg finished second as the interscholastic two mile record was lowered to 4 一 fifth of a second in a striking performance, though the source text is garbled.
Lee J Talbott of Kensan City Athletic Club broke three Western division district records in the Western division amateur athletic union meet. He hurled the discus 128 feet 2 inches, the 1 pound shot 46 feet 4 inches, and the 16 pound hammer 16 feet 7 inches. Bringas City A C topped with 56 points, Missouri A C finished with 40.
Jeffries draw strong crowd at the Santa Cruz Casino as a near holiday mood pervades the town. He spends the morning fishing with Hector McKensie and Jack Wooley and returns to ship rope and shadow box. Trainers report near perfect condition but warn against overtraining before the six week out fight.
Santa Ana youth Bill Hendrick, dubbed the Idaho Wonder, arrived in Washington eager to join the Washington Nationals as a pitcher. At 19, 6 feet tall and about 200 pounds, he impressed Walter Johnson with natural talent and a huge workload potential while cautioning that seasoning and time are needed before a permanent roster spot. Johnson praised his rapid rise from Santa Ana High School to big league promise, noting Hendrick’s sharp fastball and high strikeout rate in early minor-league duties.
St Johns College defeated Catholic University 19 to 7 in Annapolis with early three run single by Devries Widmayer and McDonnell, then four more in fourth inning. Wet grounds caused fielding errors as St Johns pulled away, while Dean Melville and others contributed key hits.
Washington College Chestertown edged Maryland Agricultural College 4-3 in a rain-soaked ninth inning tilt at Gallegs Park Ma. May 21 The game stayed close through eight with Wallace delivering key hits for Washington College Metcalf walked and scored on Jump’s infield tap as Goeltz threw home wild to seal the lead The contest lasted 89 minutes and featured strong hitting by Wallace and Goeltz.
In Chevy Chase Club action Gotham pro Touchard defeated Doyle in four sets 6-3 6-4 8-6 6-3 to claim the championship. Johnson and Mahan won the doubles title over Touchard and Connell in three sets as Taft watched from the gallery. Miss Wimer prevailed in the women's singles, with Secretary Taft noting the event from the sidelines.
A crowded update surveys baseball feats and boxing hopes. It cites the Athletics winning thirteen straight, compares with White Sox and Providence records, hints at Oldfield and Duffey debates, and touches on Dempsey, Jeffries, Walter Johnson, Benny Weiners, and Barney Oldfield with brief nods to July celebrations and track talk.
Coach J Dempsey praised Harvard as one of the best crews in the country after Georgetown was beaten. He noted Jade’s crew was faster than any other and predicted them to win money at Pouph. Dempsey said Harvard would start again on Thursday for the next race.
Annepella Massachusetts or Navy team defeats Pennsylvania State College on a wet track in Annapolis May 2. Navy wins despite Talbott absence as six academy records fall and several events show fast times.
Navy’s varsity crew defeated Syracuse by a quarter boat length after a hard-fought 2 mile race on May 11 in Annapolis. Loftin stroked the Navy shell as it closed from a late push to cross in 1 minute 46.6 seconds behind the handicap-laden field, with Syracuse leading at the three-quarter mark before Navy surged ahead. The bout was witnessed by the Swedish minister and other officials.
Cornell machines over Pennsylvania with strong pitching from Schultz and timely hits, shutting out the Quakers 6 to 0 in Ithaca. Errors by Penn aided the effort as Cornell capitalized on runners and defensive miscues to claim the win.
Johnson covered nine miles on the road and spent an hour or two playing baseball with no boxing. He fears tonite staleness and will spar tomorrow afternoon to please crowds at Sun day exhibitions near Rock Hotel. Dartmouth wins tight New England meet by two thirds of a point.
The Post tomorrow runs a major piece by Dr. Walter B. Peet on the physical fitness of boxing rivals. He examines both gladiators detailing strong and weak points and key elements that may decide victory. Readers gain expert insight into the prize ring matchup.
The May 21 lightweight regatta on the Schuylkill saw Harvard University dominate several events. Harvard won the junior collegiate eight and the first-event race, finishing ahead of Georgetown and the Wanderers. Georgetown Juniors and Central High School also produced strong performances, with the Potomacs and Union Boat Club among top finishers in later heats. Heavy rain reduced attendance to about 400.
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