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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1907
Page
31
Detroit showed grit as leaders stood tall after early misplays cost a run, turning the miscue into a comfortable lead against the Nationals. The visitors struck first in the opening inning but Detroit’s resolve and steady pitching secured the game.
A brief fan note predicts fall weather for a Washington Mullin and Killian led matchup. Batteries Falkenberg Smith or Hughee and Warner are listed as supporters for the De tratt game called at 2 p m.
Detroit25 beat Washington 5 to 3 as Walter Johnson pitched well but the Tigers surged late to erase an early lead. Misplas had given Detroit the edge before Johnson steadied Cleveland’s threats, lifting Detroit toward a possible move from third.
Johnson shone on the mound as the Tigers rallied from nervous starts to seize a lead in the third inning. Cobb’s defensive gem and Schaefer’s timely hits helped Cincinnati’s visitors turn the tide, with Johnson shutting down the locals to seal the win.
Detroit rallies with a late surge as Cobb and Crawford drive in runs, Johnson misplays a ball, and Schaefer steals second to spark the decisive seventh and eighth innings. Washington battles back with Johnson and Ganley contributing, but Detroit’s defense and timely hits seal the victory.
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The table details a tense American League race with Detroit and Washington as the leading clubs. Plays include Delehanty scoring, Ganley doubling, and a ninth inning rally for Washington. Key names: Coughlin, Smith, Blankenship, Leary, Rossman, and Jonea. Attendance is estimated.
Detroit wins a double header opener in Washington with Ty Cobb clutch hits and stellar defense. Jennings benches stars sparking late season bid for the pennant as Cobb leads the offense and Shipke’s barehanded stop wows the crowd.
Philadelphia defeats Cleveland 4 to 0 behind Dygert who held the visitors to three singles and a double. Berger started, was relieved by Rhoades after the first two innings, and Dygert received run support from Nicholls, Murphy, and Seybold as the Athletics shut down the Indians despite early threats. Attendance was about 3,000 on a chilly day.
Chicago White Sox drop to third as New York beats them 9 4 in a tense game. Jones fields White hoping for late spark but timely hits by the Yankees keep Detroit and Philadelphia in sight for the American League pennant. Details list Dougherty and Durie among Chicago players with limited impacts while New York pitchers and fielding contribute to the defeat.
Boston wins 2 to 1 on a squeeze play in a tight game. Both pitchers worked well, with timely hitting by the visitors. Hemphill and Lord Two produced key baserunning and Beamon, Harvie, and Tinley contributed offensively as St Louis falls to Boston at a neutral site.
In Columbus Ohio on October 1 the Toronto club of the Eastern League claimed the Class A minor league championship beating Columbus four games to two. The series lasted five games with Toronto winning two on the road and two at home. The games drew limited local interest and crowd size disappointed players. Teddy’s game was halted in the eighth inning due to darkness.
Chicago defeated New York in eleven innings after a ninth inning rally tied the game. Ken Norther, Fraser, and Lundgren aided the Cubs with solid hitting while Tinker was ejected by umpire Ruger in the ninth. The Giants opened scoring in the first, but Chicago answered to force extra frames and claim the win.
Novice box score style recounts a St Louis win over Boston with pitchers and batters listed. The account notes final score, outs, and a lengthy game time of one hour and two minutes, highlighting key players such as Beaumont and Brock.
In Pittsburg on October 1, Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Pittsburgs in a high scoring game behind nineteen hits and twenty nine bases. Key players included Phila Ahicad and Magee contributing multiple hits while pitcher Adams and Doolin worked deep innings for the victors.
Prince Wilhelm’s visit to the United States inspired Swedish interest in contesting the America's Cup. Lawyer Guy Axel Josephson and Royal Swedish Club members discussed a possible challenge with leaders of the Americas Cup, with Swedish Minister Baron de Lagercrantz expressing cautious optimism about a real pursuit.
The second day drew over thirty thousand attendees in Trenton New Jersey where officials noted a crowd mainly of schoolchildren. Three events featured a motorcar pace with Miss Pester Griven Dy a Mertffeld of Gianor crowned for the top honor and Entwistle of Philadelphia contributing prize money. the 3% trot resulted in a straight win for good tela!
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