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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1910
Page
13
Sporting notes praise a strengthened Washington lineup led by Johnson with Cobb, Milan, Speaker, and others backing him. The article highlights fielding prowess, strong infield, formidable outfield when Cobb plays, and streetwise catching by Street or Sullivan. It also covers game actions in Philadelphia and reader letters about press bias and team dynamics.
Cleveland sources predict President Ban Johnson will launch a broad probe into official scorers reports if he rejects the eight hit record for Ty Cobb in Detroit last season and the eight for Larry Lajoie in St. Louis. affidavits from AL players allege exaggerations to lift Cobb’s average and demand wider scoring audits across the league.
St Louis Oct 11 John L Corridon who played third base for the local American League club Sunday against Napoleon Lajoie of the Cleveland team says he played far back of third base to avoid Lajoie's speed. He wants to remain in baseball for years and feared being killed by bunts or fast hits. In the double header Lajoie bunted six times down the third base line beating Corridon’s throws or no throw was made. Corridon did field a punt for a sacrifice hit.
With increased facilities the shop promotes an extensive line of men’s apparel from $17 to $45, claiming exclusive pieces and a $25 suit and top coats range. Robert Heath London hats priced around $5 and Stetson shapes at $3.50 to $3.00 are highlighted as special items.
Washingtons all stars beat Athletics 8 to 3 with McBride Starred in field and at bat. Johnson fanned eight in a strong pitching showing as Speaker Lord and Stahl supported the Nation's line up strengthened by recruits from other clubs.
Philadelphia reports Ty Cobb, delayed by an auto mishap, arriving to discuss the St. Louis controversy over Nap Lajoie’s eight-for-eight game. He defers judgment, awaiting official figures from President Johnson, and says he will offer no reproach or protests regardless of outcome.
McAleer’s all star team including seven Nationals members will play the Athletics in a Friday practice game in Washington at 3 30 p m The American League champions join the lineup with Cobb in right field and Street catching Dineen and Egan to umpire Prices as listed for this game
Cincinnati wins the first Ohio championship game of the post season 14 to 7 over Cleveland in a hard hitting, error prone affair. Hoblitzell drives in three runs with a bases loaded triple while Paskert homers. McLean leads Cincinnati with three singles and a double, as Cleveland uses three pitchers in a losing effort.
In New York Oct 1 the locals won game one 6 3 by hitting Slaughter and Culp, but Philadelphia took the second 6 to 1. The twin bill featured strong hitting and pitching, with notable performances by Slaughter Gowdy and Becker.
Chicago required ten innings to topple St Louis 4 to 3, with Golden wild pitching and key hits by Schulte and Zimmerman in the tenth framing the deciding run. Schulte, Schultz, Steinfeldt and Hugglin feature among the notable line drives as Chicago battles back, while Reulbach allows nine innings of work before fading, and Richie yields the final run in relief.
Fragmentary report shows teams like Pittsburgh Philadelphia New York Chicago St Louis amid unclear results. Partial scores mention 12 to something and games affected by rain or delays, with players unidentified.
A quoted ad copy notes that a $10 suit offers true value and fit, while a $40 suit uses imported fabrics and superior tailoring. It asserts both price tiers share the same character quality, with cost reflecting fabric quality. The message asks if one can afford anything but the best.
Albert W. Howard won the twenty sixth district championship at Woodley Park by defeating W. B. Izard 6-4 6-5 7-5 in the final. He will meet Louis Doyle, the current holder, in the challenge round at 2 today. Gore beat Lerch 4-6 6-4 6-3 in the consolations. Moorhead and Colton won the men's doubles semifinal 6-1 6-2 and Mor gan, Dove, and Morgan showed strong teamwork. The Doxie brothers defend their doubles title as the tournament closes.
Chicago Oct 11 Eastern and Canadian golfers kept the advantage in the first round of match play at the sixteenth annual women's championship at Homewood. Miss Myra Helmer of Midlothian defeated Mrs Thurston Harris 3 up 2 to play. Miss Dorothy Campbell led Canada with a 7 up 3 victory over Mrs Hedstrom.
Special to The Washington Post from Cambridge Mass October 11 Harvard football players left practice drenched in sweat after their hardest scrimmage of the season. Team A pressed the second unit for about twenty minutes producing three touchdowns. Graustein Wendell and P Smith scored with rushing and an interception by Smith. Team B and the second unit also battled fiercely though only one first down was gained by the second team.
Special to The Washington Post New Haven Conn Oct 11 Yale varsity and second team both found the end zone twice in a spirited practice as Philbin and Reilly scored. Philbin plunged in from the 10 yard line after a Core quarterback rush and a series of line plunges. Reilly gained a 16 yard drive and then broke around the end for a touchdown with Deming and Philbin aiding on the drives.
A lively scrimmage at Georgetown aftermoor matched regulars against reserves in five 10 minute halves. No score occurred yet strong play featured Bergen at left end and Kerwin at right tackle with solid tackling and offensive gaps opened by the backfield. Bill Witegerald, the regular guard, showed top form and twins will prove his worth as the season advances.
Princeton N J Oct 11 football practice on University field showed weakness with the first team scoring two touchdowns against the scrubs in a practice game. Ransoume subbed for Hart at fullback. MacGregor returned as a first substitute tackle. Captain Tiddle Mart excelled in line breaking amid generally slow charging by the varsity.
At West Point on October 11 the Army team held a light practice for Yale preparation. The regulars broke through the scrubs for a touchdown while Arnold at center stood out in punt plays. Cleans of practice focused on field goals and recovered a muffed punt near the ends.
In Barre Massachusetts October 1911 foxes faced little challenge as 24 puppies entered the Brunswick Fox Hunt Club derby class spent the day chasing a deer after the start. Huntsmen and huntswomen worked to break up the pursuers but the pack continued following the deer, and the trial was called off.
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