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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1910
Page
15
The article dissects the St Louis betting scandal surrounding Nap Lajoie and Ty Cobb, arguing Lajoie may not have known of hidden bunt schemes while noting fans and clubs doubt the batters’ honesty. It discusses official counts, the impact on Cobb’s public image, prospects for trades, and impending post season schedules across leagues.
Cleveland triumphs as Napoleon Lajoie bats eight for eight with three bases on a homer attempt. Writers, managers, and umpires debate whether Browns players aided Lajoie or he outguessed them. Cincinnati telegrams and St Louis papers echo claims of misplays and misjudgment.
A Washington player joins the M'Aleer's Pacemakers as a utility man to provide two substitutes for the series at Shibs field. Gunningham will report in Philadelphia today, joining Schaefer, as the team begins a five game stretch across multiple days. Cleveland-Cincinnati games start today, with New York teams meeting Thursday.
Technical High School and Episcopal High battled to an 11 11 tie in Alexandria yesterday. Tech surged in the final quarter with two touchdowns after blocks on kicks hampered both sides earlier. Morris and Tew starred for Tech while Haywood and Randolph powered Episcopal's runs.
Joan, a daughter of Capt. David Shaw’s stock, claimed the Transylvania Stakes in straight heats, breaking the world record for 4-year-old trotting fillies with a 2:05 3/4 mile. Grace, also Shaw’s, won the Championship Stallion Stakes, while Soprano captured the 209 trot. The Abbe added an eleventh straight win in the Wilson stake, and Twinkling Dan led the Kentucky Futurity pacing division.
President Navin stated the league may act to eliminate prize money and bonuses for players to avoid dissension. He urged action on justifiable game forfeitures and emphasized the need to confirm Cobb as the season leader once averages are released.
Special to The Washington Post from Cleveland on October 10 reports Nap Lajoie insisting all eight hits he collected in a St. Louis double-header were clean drives. He claims a miscredited error cost him a ninth hit and denies talks with St. Louis players about his batting average while criticizing reports tying him to Ty Cobb’s batting championship.
Chicago October 16 President B B Johnson head of the American League announces no more prizes will be offered or permitted while he leads the league He cites the Lajoie incident and says he is investigating allegations by St Louis writers Even unfounded suspicions harm the game.
Boston business leader John J. Taylor calls for punishment for the St Louis club over alleged tactics that helped Lajoie win the batting title and an automobile prize. He cites the Browns infield depth and criticizes the national commission for prize incentives influencing play and urges action to curb such arrangements.
Cincinnati October 10 August Herrmann chairman of the national base ball commission discussed the La Joie incident tonight. He said Lajoie and Cobb lead in unofficial averages for the two leagues and the race cannot be decided until official averages are received. He added that no more prizes or bonages will be permitted under the rules and the commission will eliminate such things in the future.
Georgetown practice featured signal work and passing on the field. Coach Nielson tested players in new positions with Walsh moving to quarterback briefly and Costello at left half while Kraft eyed at fullback. If Walsh remains at quarterback the ends and backfield tussle will shape up as Sitterding defends ends and Feenan and Cunniff compete for starter roles.
Philadelphia had little trouble against Rudolph as New York’s defense faltered. Brennan pitched 9 innings for Philadelphia while Bransfield, Devlin, and Gowdy produced key hits. Rudolph allowed eight runs as New York failed to support its pitcher.
Georgetown Preparatory School gears up for next Friday afternoon’s Interclass track meet after postponement due to bad weather. The program features field events such as shot put and high jump, with sprint distances limited to short dashes.
Walter Johnson left for Philadelphia to play with the all star team against the Athletics and was presented with a $500 purse raised by local fans. Ben Dreyfuss and J J Lampton each cashed $250, with many donors listed including Harry Wardman Campbell Carrington and Dr M Harvey. Johnson thanked contributors, shook hands, and accepted the gift humbly.
Detroit Oct 10 Frank J Gavin president of the Detroit American League baseball club declared the hitting of Lajoie in St Louis looked like a raw deal and said the action created great dissension within the club.
St Louis defeated Chicago 15 to 7 in a loosely played contest with free hitting and weak pitching. Pfeister left in the third, Weaver allowed ten safeties and nine runs as Chicago’s offense produced limited scoring.
The national commission announced that prices for seats at the American League park in Manhattan for the Interleague series between the New York Americans and the Giants will range from 50 cents to $2. The earlier notice said prices would match regular season rates. Fishburne's Schools edged Woodberry Forest 6 0 in a hard fought football game on Woodberry's grounds. The lone score came on a 4 yard TD after a Fishburne player intercepted a pass. The Fishburne team, heavier, controlled the first half driving into Woodberry territory.
Cadet J L Wier was elected captain by players who earned their letters in football. Wier, a right guard, is viewed as a top player by critics. Coaches praised the squad after last Saturday’s game and prepared signals and punt practice. Hyatt returned from a sprained ankle and Hicks limped off with a leg wrench.
Williamstown Mass October 1 Practice at Williams was light today with sig nal drills and a scrimmage planned for tomorrow in preparation for Saturday’s game with New York. B Brooks who injured his knee last week was on the field. Dewey Brown, a former halfback, followed the backs.
Harvard's practice at Cambridge on October 10 was secret and light. Several players were sidelined after the Williams game with injuries, including Ted Frothingham and Bush. Campbell returned to practice, Nourse led coaching, and a special drill focused on ends backs and blocking with no scrimmage.
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