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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1908
Page
16
Maley Winstan and Betcher deliver standout plays as the Jevs battle through a tight game. Key contributors Hess Anderson Oakley and Four Hits anchor the defense while Butrie Winstan Maley and Hess Hessier pace the offense in a high effort clash.
Detroit defeated Washington 4 to 1 in the ninth inning after a scoreless stretch. Patten allowed early threats but broke through late as Summers pitched well eight innings before Detroit rallied with four runs in the ninth, aided by defensive miscues and timely hits from McIntyre and Summers.
Cleveland takes a 6 to 1 win over Philadelphia in a rain shortened affair. Lejoie scored in the fourth after being hit, Clarke and Stovall aided the offense with timely hits, while Dygert and Carter yielded the runs as Philadelphia failed to plate more than one.
Boston defeated 2 to 1 as Stone dropped Cravath at third, allowing a decisive run in the ninth. Wagner sparked sensational plays for Boston, while Ferrie tied the game earlier with a three bagger. Cravath and Loula had notable at bats in a tight, error-filled contest between Boston and St Louis.
In a Chicago afternoon recap, Ty Cobb fueled Detroit with a double and two singles. Summers pitched well for Detroit, showing a promising knuckleball. Jennings praised as a top young pitcher while Detroit’s hitting remains weak but hopeful.
Forecasts name Washington Martin and Donovan Street as probable players for Detroit clash while noting fair conditions and a 4 percent game call.
In Detroit the Tigers lose to Washington as Shipke dives for first on Thomas’s high bounder, missing the tag and loading the bases with two outs. Patten’s seven innings scoreless, then Murphy’s nine-run rally seals a Nationals win while Mullin’s ninth-inning single sinks Detroit. Umpire Evans rules Donovan cannot run for Mullin after leaving the grounds, drawing heated protests from Jennings and teammates. Patten shows potential despite control issues in first full game of season.
Brooklyn staged a dramatic nine inning rally at Pittsburg, scoring three runs in the ninth to win 6 to 3. Wilheim gave up the late scoring and Rucker allowed one hit in relief as McIntyre closed the ninth for Brooklyn.
Chicago's lineup, led by Brown, produced a 27 run surge over three innings to secure a victory. Key hits spurred by Steinfeldt and Slagle, with timely defense slowing the locals. Brown pitched effectively, supported by a productive Chicago attack and solid fielding.
Cincinnati edges Philadelphia 5 to 2 in a game marked by quick fielding and timely hitting. Key moments feature Hoggins, Kane, Lobert, and Hulswitt with notable at bats and double plays shaping the outcome. For Philadelphia, Ruger and Grant contributed, but得 Cincinnati surged to secure the victory in a 1 hour 42 minute contest.
Many games recorded with incomplete team names and scores. Results include Toledo 3 over Indianapolis 2, Milwaukee 0 over Minneapolis, Columbus 3 over Louis ville 2, and Rochester 7 over Providence 2. Other listed matches feature Toronto 1 over Newark 0 in ten innings, Mobile 4 over Atlanta 1, Memphis 2 over Montgomery, New Orleans 4 over Nashville 1, and Scranton 7 over Troy 6. Connecticut and eastern teams appear in scattered results.
American League games include Boston at St Louis drawing 3,076. Philadelphia at Cleveland 4,487. Washington at Detroit 3,600. National League matchups feature Chicago at Boston 2,500. Cincinnati vs Philadelphia 4,250. Pittsburgh vs Brooklyn at 7,56? attendance listed.
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