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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1907
Page
31
Detroit star pitchers overpower Nationals in a doubleheader with strong hitting and sharp defense. George Mullin shines in relief to save the first game while holding the locals in the second contest, delivering a brilliant all around performance.
Weather prediction hints fall. Probable batteries Gehring and Warner for Washington Donovan and Schmidt for Detroit. Game called at 3 30 o'clock.
Detroit wins both games in a doubleheader, overpowering the Washington Nationals with strong hitting and solid pitching. Cobb and Crawford lead the offense while Mullin shine innings, securing a pair of decisive victories for the Tigers.
A telegram from President Johnson informs Rossman was fined 100 for a mix up with Monte Cross in Philadelphia. Detroit fans credit Jennings and the Tigers as pennant chances rise while Cleveland and Philadelphia fight for late-season positions. Ty Cobb leads batting chatter and Schaefer’s return strengthens Detroit’s push as Robinson visits to watch the Tigers.
Detroit beat Chicago as Mullin and Jennings led a pitching and hitting surge while injuries to Coultin Schmidt and O Leary affected Detroit’s options. Jennings praised his team as versatile, claiming they can spare players and still win, eyeing the pennant and a world series push.
Philadelphia report on October 2 details Plank's major pitching while Cleveland’s hitters falter. Thielman steadies, but Naps misplays and missed chances sap pennant hopes. Johnsons, Murphy, Collins spark A's offense amid late threats. Lajoie and Bemis respond for Cleveland.
Rockville closes its season with a tight two game set against an opposing Virginia team. Leesburg wins 2 to 1, the game called after eight innings. Highlight plays include strong pitching by Hinchman and a clever exhibition by Lister and Seybold. Attendance noted as Bear Rockville, Md. on October 2.
New York wins 4 3 over Chicago in a tight contest. Hoke hits a sixth inning homer driving in Donohue and Hickman. Doyle relieves Lassieton in the seventh as both teams tally runs in a game marked by late scoring and key defensive plays.
Boston on October 2 lost to St Louis 4 to 2, tying the Nationals for the season’s sixteen consecutive defeats. Poor baserunning and slow fielding doomed the game as St Louis used solid pitching and timely hits to secure the win.
Philadelphia wins a three run ninth inning as Cammits weakens in the ninth. McQuillin shines for the Phillies while Philadelphia’s new pitcher dominates the Pittsb urg lineup in a tense 1 hour 30 minute game.
Baseball briefs note Chicago National grounds will seat twice as many as ordinary games. Reports mention the Boston Nationals defeating the National League in double plays and New York Nationals’ strong showing in the series. Various player movements and contract talks surface, including Percy Skilin’s Dartmouth connection and possible White Sox interest.
Frankie Haas Roloson voices a dissonant note on a flimsy scheme shaping Freeport into a likely baseball town within the Wisconsin Baseball League. Detroit secured twirler Jock Warkop, boosting Freeport’s prospects, while bets swirl on American and National League races, with Philadelphia set to clash with New York for third place and Detroit-Athletic games drawing headlines. Donovan pitched sharply in Philadelphia as Cleveland and Boston chase pennants, and Barney Dreyfner weighs Cubs’ chances against the A’s and Tigers amid a thin Providence roster.
In a brisk contest Leesburg’s Jackson pitched four hits allowed and six strikeouts while Hope at third for the visitors and Whiting for Rockville delivered. The box score shows multiple players with runs and hits as the teams exchanged advances and defensive plays.
Foreign balloons rivals arrive to join the international aeronautic cup contest. Oscar Etbilok Hans Heldemann and Capt A Hildebrandt will represent the German side with the German army air service. George Mekel with Capt Husa von Genpsny will fly for the United States. Balloons from England and France are due to land in St Louis before the start.
Goesta Kyhlberger and William Olsson propose a Swedish national subscription to fund the Raya Swedish Yacht Club challenge for the America's Cup. They aim to raise eight subscribers of 15,060 crowns each, with smaller gifts welcome, and guarantee remaining capital if subscriptions fall short. The yacht is estimated at 500,000 crowns, with total costs around 1,000,000 crowns, and would be ready by spring or summer. The boat would sail Baltic waters then American waters to gain familiarity with tides and currents. In Boston, the Prohibition party selects Prof. Herecy Cowell of Ashburnham as leader for the upcoming campaign.
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