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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1904
Page
8
A college tennis event in Philadelphia drew players from Pennsylvania and beyond. The competition showcased tense matches, notable upsets, and a few defaults that shaped the final standings. Local and visiting athletes from Princeton and Harvard participated, with standout performances and unexpected results highlighted throughout the day.
Joe Grant of this city defeated Hgailmar Lassen wees Ung aspirations by throwing Uv Leribie Swede twice in under twenty two minutes at the second Turner Athtle event in the Washington Light Haimng Armony. The crowd saw fast action, with Glavin and Jasen trading holds as Grant pressed the pace, including a hammerlock sequence and a combination finish, before bouts of other wrestlers like Lat, Reminke, and Gallagher provided additional excitement.
After a two hour meeting Nassau County supervisors vote with one dissent to back the Vanderbilt Cup auto race on public roads. Curiosity and debate drew crowds of automobilists farmers and villagers as residents expressed views for and against the event and a resolution granting the board a vote of confidence was adopted.
New York October 4 reports police officers Dressler and Raven of North Bergen arrested on a warrant for aiding and abetting a fatal prize fight Saturday night. John Peters, one of the fighters, died in the incident. Sixty three witnesses reportedly questioned as investigators seek details of the deadly event.
Boston moved to victory as Smith yielded four runs on two errors and three wild pitches. Davis left early as darkness halted play after the eighth inning with Chicago leading in the standings and Patterson relieving to finish the game. Attendance 3400.
Cleveland could not solve Philadelphia pitcher Henley as Donahue delivered hard. Philadelphia wins with strong defense in a game delayed by miscues. notable performances by Henley and Donahue.
Chesbro's effective pitching largely drives New York to victory over St Louis in a decisive 3 to 0 game. Key hits by Liberfeld Williams Anerson and Keeler fuel the offense while Chesbro completes the mound gem.
A drizzle dampened attendance at Detroit where Washington and Detroit teams held a conference on postponing today’s game. The Senators plan to stay in Detroit for a three doubleheader stretch with the Athletics, while field conditions and rain checks affected ticket holders.
A scattered baseball recap covers the tailend Eastern League rosters, state-level bets and player movements. It notes Rochester’s low finish, Grady’s Giants benefit crowd, Al Orth’s fragile arm, and Hynes’ future outfield role while outlining shifts in the National League standings and potential trades involving Stockard and Mertes.
New York and St Louis split a doubleheader, the second game forfeited by umpire Turnstone after delays and protests by New York players. Marshall and Dahlen were ejected, Dunn homered but was ruled out for missing the base, and Johnstone was released after an on-field incident. Attendance 210.
National Safe Deposit defeats Citizens as five teams start the new season. Nationals win two of three from last year’s champions, with close first game decided on the final ball. Government Printing Office and other teams post mixed results. A separate concert anecdote follows, detailing a man tormented by women in the audience and his awkward attempt to cope.
Pittsburg defeated Cincinnati 4 4 in a hard fought game as both clubs chase third place. Seymour’s fielding stood out, attendance around 1400, with notable plays from Leach and Steinfeldt and key hits by McCormick and Corcoran.
Chicago defeats Boston as Willis errant watch of base runners and Abbaticchio’s one handed catch stand out. Hoffman stars for Chicago with strong hitting while Evers and Tinker contribute. Umpire Mr Emalie officiates in 11 hour game. Also Virginia Intercollegiate body votes on player eligibilities.
Yale's coach Camp aims to justify new ends as Harvard captain Daly leads a West Point contingent. Dartmouth shows a strong line, Princeton and Georgetown clash, while Penn and Cornell build depth. Harry Le Moyne departs Harvard for Idaho sheep farming amid a season heating up.
Special correspondence reports Henriette Gay subjected to alleged exorcism in Fin Hauts Switzerland. Officials dispute details, while the author defends the truth of events, noting a pilgrimage to St Maurice and St Bernard to rid the evil spirit. The piece frames local officials’ denials as suppressing uncomfortable facts.
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