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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1907
Page
30
A retailer advertises a flexible tailoring service with multiple fabric options and the promise to tailor a suit to the buyer. The message emphasizes value and customization, inviting customers to select their preferred lot and have a suit made to measure.
Sporting comment by J Ed Grill discusses disgruntled fans upset after the Tigers beat the Sox and gain early pace in the pennant race. It notes criticism of local players, mentions Detroit and Nationals performances, and reflects on past pennants, players like Kelley, and the tension between major and minor leagues.
Yesterday's results show Washington 2 Philadelphia 1 and New York 8 Denton 1. Today slate lists Philadelphia at Washington, New York at Boston, Cleveland at Chicago, Detroit at St Louis. Standings partial with Boston and New York leading. Philadelphia and Cincinnati trail.
Ram uel Vo Gusack a policeman from No precinct resigns to enter the legal field after graduating high in his Washington law school class. Russian-born since age twelve, he is honored by former force associates with tokens including a pearl inlaid desk a pipewriter and law books.
Reports say two men were crushed under a freight train last night near Severn Maryland. Both victims suffered severe injuries. one was rushed to the Emergency Hospital in Melulishux Harts for treatment and possible amputation.
Canadian women led by Miss Mabel Thompson and Miss Muriel Dick defeated six Western players 6 to 4 at Midlothian Country Club. Canadian team members were Thompson, Dick, Emma De Fries, Helen Luaghe. Western winners included Mrs. R. H. Barlow, Miss Adams, Miss B. S. Curtis, Miss L. Sy. Allen, Miss Florence Ayres, and Miss O. Shreve. Thompson posted the day’s heaviest defeat, beating Mrs. Caleb Fox 6 and 4. Most Canadians depart tonight. Miss Harvey and Miss Phopot stay for next week’s national women’s championship. The east vs west match is set for tomorrow.
Baseball briefs recount early season scoring by Shuttery for Stone City and Gettman’s suspension. Toronto and Columbus clash in a brief series as Detroit and Chicago fans wager on World Series outcomes. Newport, Fa contemplates joining a new league. nostalgia and bets echo past rivalries. Billy Murray touts Wagner Clarke Leach as a Philadelphia insight on talent. Connie Mack criticizes umpiring, accusing O'Loughlin of bias in Davis's fourteenth inning call.
Walter Johnson pitched for the Athletics in a doubleheader loss as Mack’s team edged them in a ten‑inning affair. Davis misplayed a key throw in a bases‑loaded scenario, allowing the winning run, while Shipke and Nicholls produced late resistance for the locals. The Tigers must win both remaining games in St Louis as Detroit closes in on first place.
In Washington a mixed baseball summary notes Johnson and Plank strong for Philadelphia while the Athletics struggle against the Nationals. Delehanty and Kay drive runs, Plank and Shipke contribute, and pitching tightens as the home team seizes the lead. Key moments include Murphy and Delahanty scoring in sequence and late defensive plays sealing the game.
The spitball artist Dygert dominated the Nationals while Hughes struggled for the Athletics as fielding errors and a shaky defense hampered the locals. Jones and Blankenship had early hits but scoring halted until the eighth, with four more runs in the ninth.
Washington reports on the final day of the season with the Athletics needing wins to secure the pennant against Detroit Tigers. Mack's pitchers Oberlin and Talkenberg duel, while Johnson stars for Detroit and Kahoe backs the catching. Contention centers on O Loughlin calls and race dynamics, with fan and player hopes riding on precise outcomes as the pennant hangs in balance.
New York defeated Boston 3 to 1 in a tightly contested matchup. Williams hit a home run to center and fueled the scoring while Hughes limited Boston to three hits.
Pittsburg won the first game while Cincinnati captured the second in a two day doubleheader. Pitcher Rit chard started for Pittsburg in the opener, keeping runs down, and Leach’s error sparked Cincinnati’s big inning in the nightcap. Several players from both clubs were noted in the box scores, with double plays and baserunning highlighted in a rough, error-laden series.
Boston defeated Brooklyn in a high scoring tilt 4 to 4 but the visitors rallied with two hits and an error in the tenth inning. Brain doubled and scored on Lindaman's double as Boston pushed ahead while Hoffman Teoney and Sweeney added insurance.
Fragmented report shows Chicago Cubs overpowering St Louis Cardinals with a high scoring line. Names and details are garbled, but Chicago is depicted as dominant on October 4 with mentions of scorers, pitches, and umpires.
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