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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1910
Page
9
In a crowded Brookland stadium Georgetown blanked Gallaudet in a hard fought campus clash. Key pitchers Cant and Connolly battled as Georgetown rode two pivotal plays by Bordner and Connelly to a 6 0 victory, while Fordham and Catholic University also posted results in a busy day of local college baseball.
In a Washington Post report from New York, May 30, the afternoon game sees Ford’s wild pitching and muddy fields yielding three New York runs while Washington fails to capitalize on late rally chances. A second game is noted as a money saver with Washington losing and Sproul retiring.
McBride faced fourteen chances and played well in New York. Laporte fumbled a first inning chance but recovered. Ford drew nine walks while H hitting drew strong support. Nationals plan travel to Cleveland for Western series as Johnson to pitch last game. Washington players optimistic.
Detroit and St Louis split a doubleheader with Detroit winning the afternoon game 9 to 4 after Browning was knocked around in the fourth inning. St Louis held the morning game lead and exhibited strong hitting across innings, while Boston and Philadelphia contested a separate twin bill with Boston taking the late dramatic win in ten innings as Speaker sparked Philadelphia’s defense.
A fractured report shows Cleveland winning one of two in a chaotic game with Portell driving in three runs. Key plays include Lajoie and Payne contributing for Cleveland, Stovall and Dougherty making notable hits, while confusion and errors marked several innings as umpires Merningen and Brannen called the game after seven innings amid a 7 minute delay.
Washington Nationals suffer a double defeat to New York with scores of 3 1 and 3 0. Rain in Cleveland erased the chance to rebound in the afternoon. George McBride delivered a clutch eighth inning hit to score Conroy, but neither game saw enough hits. Detroit and New York pick up ground as Chicago falters after an 11 game streak. Pirates beat Cincinnati to move past the Reds into third.
In a doubleheader at American League park on May 30 Washington could manage only one run in the morning 3 to 1 loss and left the second game scoreless while Ford and Vaughn combined to blunt the Nationals batting Vaughn outpitched Ford as the Nationals struggled to bring runners home and faced another shutout in the afternoon contest.
The Green Spring Valley Hunt Club rode Peter Young to victory in the third running of the winner stakes at Pimlico, with Dunseverrick close behind after a poor landing. Souvigny of White Marsh Hunts finished third as a large Baltimore Washington crowd enjoyed eight races and lively off-track events.
Race results list Belmont events for two year olds with entrants such as FUREY HACE and Naulong Stalion. Notes mention added purse of $1500, distances around 1 mile, contenders Ros Fenton and Antenor, and a late break by Rufus with Brask Bridge and Henderson finishing near the top.
Killifer made a step behind first base drawing the New York fans to their feet as he stretched for the ball and threw out the runner. The scene ended with mud and a dry batter’s box under a tarpaulin protecting the plate.
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