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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1908
Page
46
Baltimore Dispatch reports a unions meeting at the Gingham House where representatives discussed transferring the Paterson franchise to Allentown. The move was ratified despite objections from Wilminton club and other attendees.
reports say Rube Waddell, famed pitcher formerly with the Athletics, aims for a job with Clark Griffith’s Nationals and may attempt to link with the St Louis nine before joining New York. Waddell’s erratic temperament and past ties to Griffith raise questions about fit with the Yankees and a preferred move for a stronger pitching spot.
The champions win 2 0 leveraging a costly error, as Jen mings and teammates fail to reach safe territory until the final inning when Schaefer delivers a clutch single. In American League action Cleveland hosts Washington while Detroit and Philadelphia face Chicago, St. Louis meets New York.
Washington wins 1 0 as Till Burns dominates for eight and two thirds, allowing only one misplayed grounder that scores the Tigers’ sole run. Schaefer’s safe hit in the ninth prevents a no hit bid by Burns, while Stever struggles as Philadelphia, Chicago, and New York results unfold.
The Washington baseball club should expel rowdies after boisterous and indecent language polluted yesterday's pavilion as police failed to stop the conduct. Officials strive to curb rowdyism, suspensions and fines, yet three culprits polluted the stand in front of ladies and gentlemen, prompting calls for action.
A chaotic scene at the ball park spurred by umpire Evans and Detroit players drew police attention as fans shouted and officials clashed, while the Tigers lost three of four to the Nationals. Pitching by Duras kept Cleveland scoreless until a late rally, and Altizer moved to third as Cantelli’s squad struggled at the plate with limited timely hits.
Ned Hanlon watched Burns pitch and bunts set up a three base hit that won the game for Detroit. Hanlon praised Hughey Jennings and the Tigers look to climb in the standings while citing Cantillon’s strong defense and Ginley’s plate discipline as key factors in the victory.
In a final game between the clubs, Cleveland edged Philadelphia 3 to 2 in ten innings. Billy Nichols homered for the losing team, while Cleveland fielded sharp plays and solid pitching. Turner, Bradley, and Davis contributed key hits as the Guardians battled for the win.
New York fails to extend a winning streak as Chicago pitchers limit Manning and rally with timely hits. Offense from Niles Olkeeler and Mortarity helps Chicago build a slim lead, while New York’s bats struggle. Umpire and running commentary noted a foul tip injury to Bei and a two hour game length.
In a tense extra frame Chicago Cubs top New York 5 4 after a late rally. Malarke drove in the tying run with a fourth inning single and Tinker delivered the walk off hit in the tenth to seal the win as Wiltse yielded the decisive run.
Wagner drove in three two bases to key a 3 2 win for Pittsburg in game one of the series with Boston. Ferguson pitched well until a two-run eighth inning, Camnitz relieved and held on. Camnitz 8 strikeouts, Ferguson 4, Donner 1. Wagner had a three-base hit and a two-base hit. Boston left seven on base.
Boston wins a third straight game defeating St Louis 4 to 2. Powell shines on the mound with strong support from Wagner Schweitzer and Watts as Boston seizes control early then holds off St Louis. Scoring included McConnell and Tord drives with solid defense and timely hits.
Weather disrupts American Association action with Winnipeg Kansas City and St Paul Toledo matches postponed. Colmy ohl Louisville Columbus also halted as rain sweeps Toledo area creating a disrupted schedule across Minneapolis and Indianapolis venues.
Philadelphia edged St Louis 8 to 6 in a tight contest highlighted by Knabe’s eighth inning single and stolen base followed by Grant’s RBI. Fromme pitched into the late frames as both teams produced runs in a lengthy Eastern League afternoon game in St Louis.
The Sunday Post summarizes a series of league results and lineups across Wilmington, Waterbury, Harrisburg, Williamport, Altoona, Johnstown, and Lancaster. Batteries and pitchers are listed with Umpires named. scores and rosters appear in compact reporting.
Reading forfeited the game to Philadelphia after a dispute led one Philadelphia player to leave the field. Umpire Scemmburs ruled the forfeit as Reading 4 Philadelphia 4 with the Phillies absent, Campbell and Sommers contributed in the May clash, Porter and Miller hit homers, Vinson added a two-base hit. Another match details a Brooklyn forfeit as Wilmington failed to appear. Elizabeth game also forfeited due to Baltimore team delay and lack of umpire.
Allentown, debuting the old Paterson franchise in the Union League, beat by Washington 6 to 2 before 290 fans. Maurer stars in center for Allentown with sensational catches and key hits. Speer wildness and timely plays shape the game as Washington edges ahead late.
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