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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1905
Page
20
Giants overpower Mack’s Athletics across five games, outfielding and outslugging in decisive fashion. Mathewson and McGinnity lead a sharper defense and clutch pitching as New York gains the world title while Philadelphia’s champions struggle with injuries and fatigue.
Howard C. Griffiths of the Jersey City Eastern League club denied charges of trying to break up the national baseball agreement and wreck the Southern League. At a National Board of Arbitration hearing in New York the board found the charges unfounded after witnesses including Edward Hanlon George Tebeau and C J Rauschhaupt testified. The decision was unanimously adopted and a copy of the testimony sent to the national commission chairman.
Minneapolis dispatch reports Frank Lindberg, awaiting a twenty year robbery sentence, slashed his throat with a ragor in his country jail cell and died shortly after. Guards seized the razor from another prisoner during the incident.
A nobby Sack Suit model appeals to young men with a breezy tone and clear individuality. Crafted in gray or brown mixed suiting with fashionable worsted and Scotch effects, the line includes black, blue, and plaid options priced from 12 to 35 dollars, with main suits at 15, 18, 20, and 25 dollars.
The St Louis Americans defeated the Nationals twice to win the interleague title. In the first game the Americans rallied in the eighth to win 7 to 6, tying the series at 3 for each. The second game ended after six innings due to darkness with the Nationals losing 5 to 3. Attendance was 18,000.
Martin J Sheridan of the Irish-American Athletic Club eclipsed the world mark with a 135 feet 3 inch discus throw at Celtic Park Long Island City witnessed by over 4000 spectators. Morton of South London Harriers failed to qualify in 10 yard handicap but won a 120 yard handicap dash in 12 seconds defeating Lawson Robertson by two yards.
New York National League world champions lose to semi professional Ridgewood at Ridgewood Park Long Island by 5 runs to 2. Game notes list New York outfielders and Ridgewood batters, with Ames Elliott Clarke and Lindermen as pitchers and Farmer behind the plate. Umpire Mr Milter calls the game.
Paterson beat the Philadelphia Athletics 7 to 4 before 8 500 spectators. The visitors threw their bats away after the game. Batteries Qarber and Wostlake for Paterson with Dygert and Schreck for Philadelphia. Score by innings shows Paterson holding the lead through the middle stages.
In Zanesville Ohio on Oct 16 a spirited contest ended with Zanesville defeating Pittsburg 6 to 4 after a lively hitting display. Zanesville produced a double three singles and four walks in the third inning and added four straight singles in the ninth to clinch the win before about 5500 spectators. Batter details credit Lucan Blue Flaherty and Gibson for Pittsburg amid a high scoring, erratic pitching game. In a separate note a jockey named Mike Terry, about fourteen, was thrown from a horse at Benning track suffering several broken ribs and was taken to Casualty Hospital for treatment.
New York October 15 college golfers start the annual meet at Garden City for team and individual titles. Member schools Harvard Yale Princeton Columbia Pennsylvania and Cornell compete. Harvard holds the cup now replaced by a USGA trophy and team matches run Tuesday and Wednesday with the rest of the week devoted to individual titles. Boys Club Eleven Washington clubs organize for the season inviting District teams to challenge, indicating second team 125 pounds and first team any age.
The Chicago Nationals won the fourth game of the series 10 to 5 to clinch the championship. Pitchers Smith Altrock Welmer Brown and Kling delivered varied relief and solid innings as both clubs produced heavy hitting and sensational fielding before a crowd of 18,121 at the park. Umpires Connolly and Johnstone officiated as the Nationals move ahead two games to two.
Miss Pauline Mackay of Oakley Country Club Watertown Mass defeats Miss Margaret Curtis of Essex County CC Manchester Mass 1 up in 18 holes to claim the women’s national golf title. Mackay led early with four up after nine holes and closed with a final card showing out 4 and in 5 while Curtis finished out 2 and in 7.
New York reports 19 year old Sinclair Power of Imperial A. C., Brooklyn, injured in a football scrimmage. He sustained a brain concussion and internal injuries. doctors fear possible lifelong disability if recovery occurs. He lies unconscious in Williamsburg Hospital.
The U and J basketball team, formed from the Fraternity Guards and the Minutemen, beat Company C of the Minutemen 84 to 1 in their season opener at the armory on L street near Fifth. Missing two regulars, Ryan and Newall stepped in for Jones and Copeland, highlighting Company C’s early lack of cohesion. The manager's address is 401 Fourth Street Northwest.
English Pilgrims Association football players in New York express eagerness to showcase their sport to President Roosevelt. Captain Ford Milnes and Vivian Woodward plan to travel to Washington to invite the President to attend a match against All-Boston, offering to cover expenses.
English shot put star Wesley W Coe is lauded for breaking world records and competing in Interuniversity Games as well as the English championship with London AC. Pennsylvania and Harvard plan a cross country dual as the first in history, with future football implications and potential 1906 schedule. Yale reinstates Cornelius Daly amid crew disruptions, while Princeton shifts captains and Kansas enforces strict athletic eligibility rules. A fatal party fight in Kennett Square and Augusta gambling raids punctuate a spread of college sports and social issues.
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