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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1911
Page
13
Lexington Kentucky on October 2 faces heavy rains that have left the trotting track heavy. Officials warn opening events may be delayed as riders and horses prepare under threatening weather.
The fall meeting opens tomorrow with 45000 dollars in purses. The feature on day one is the Kentucky Futurity for 3 year olds, boasting a 21000 dollar purse as the world’s richest trotting stake. If the track dries, Uhlan may attempt a 159 record, singling a special program number.
The Philadelphia Athletics, minus Murphy and Oldring, arrive for the last homestand of the year as they prepare to face the Nationals. Manager Mack will not attend today’s double header. Ira Thomas leads the club in his absence with Harry Davis in charge. The Athletics, confident after last season’s push, expect strong pitching and sharp baserunning to challenge New York’s stars.
Philadelphia hitters Wered Perdue and Weaver mix with Beere and Doolin to defeat Boston 6 to 3. Pitchers Curtis and Chalmers carried the day for Philadelphia while Perdue Weaver and Hoge held Boston. Runners left, errors and fielding miscues noted as the game ran one hour and minutes.
New York clinched the National League title by shutting out Pittsburgh as Warren Wiltse held the Pirates to two singles and one man reaching third. Devore scored twice, Snodgrass drove in two with a third hit, and Doyle supplied offense with walks and a sacrifice. In Cleveland, Mangrum Jennings and Mullin were involved in a tense finish as Cleveland beat Detroit 7 to 6 with Cobb fanning ten and Summers working 2 2/3 innings of relief.
Buffalo October 2 The post season series between the all stars and the Rochester champions is declared off. Eastern League President Edward G Barrow announced the series ended due to Rochester president Charles T Chapins refusal to permit today’s game in Rochester.
Detroit on October 2 reports waivers secured on catcher Schmidt and outfielder Jones. Both veterans were on the team before Jennings became manager in 1907 and did not make the last western trip. They are expected to move to the American Association. Also noted is a new plant construction contract for the club with stands modeled after Washington, D.C., though the playing field will be larger. In Annapolis, Richard Glendon of Boston arrives for a month to prepare rowing material for the Naval Academy and will coach the midshipmen for the ninth year.
Pittsburgh Oct 2 Giants see pitcher's work as key to the series with the Athletics. McGraw says Marquard will be used sparingly until the big showdown while the team rests after a grueling road trip. Giants boast 16 of 19 on the tour and look to recover in ten days.
The Naval Academy football squad began its second week of practice with high spirits as coaches aim to shape a strong team for the opening game against Johns Hopkins next Saturday. Scrimmages focused on offensive and defensive tactics. Captain Dalton sat out, with Collins stepping in for the day.
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