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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1909
Page
22
Sporting 3 comment by J Ed Grill details Washington's disastrous season marked by weak batting, numerous injuries, and repeated misfires in building a competitive club. The piece notes reluctance to draft, limited junior signings, and losses of key pitchers, with Johnson’s arm injury shaping midseason outcomes.
Aug 31 report from The Wellngwn New York notes James R Keene tops the list of winning owners this season. Sweep's Futur e totals about 208000 in earnings with S C Hildreth second at 84000. Sweep's Facurity Stakes share 44970 lifts his 2 year old total to 468000, ahead of Rocky Orion who earned 18440. Berne previously set a world record with over 400000 in 1907 despite a weaker racing climate.
Kansas City Aug 31 John Kling former catcher of the Chicago Cubs will manage an Eastern team in either the National or American League next year Kling said after wiring Clark Griffith Cincinnati manager who declined joining his club Kling has two propositions before him and will accept one of them He will be back in baseball next year as the leader of an Eastern club.
In a Derby at Newcastle England Charles Carroll's Washoe defeats H P Whitney's Newcastle 11 and Fracal Tao in a dead heat for second as seven horses started. In Paris Vanderblit's De fender and In the Prix Isonomy at Tree Blay failed to place. The week also notes the death of famed runner Charles Rowell.
Chicago magnate Charles W Murphy, president of the Chicago Cubs, plans a draft of thirty eight minor league players after advancing $40000 to secure promising prospects. Scouts and staff reviewed records to pick men priced just over 9000 each, aiming to strengthen the world champions. A commission will receive the names and checks tomorrow morning as part of the draft process.
In St Louis on August 31 the Nationals narrowly trailed the Browns but tied the game in the seventh. Witherup struggled through six innings before relief, and Ferris’ wild throw helped Cleveland’s offense. Yohe and Killifer sparked a late rally, tying the contest before the Browns broke through to win as Hartzell, Hoffman and Griggs drove in key runs.
Yohe joined the action with a clean lineup today going hitless in four at bats yet making the lone double play. A seventh inning rally began when he sparked the away side with a key at bat. Slattery relieved Street after Miller’s move to bat for Gabby in the seventh. Hoffman robbed Yohe of an extra base hit in right center in the eighth. Lelivelt was on first at the time.
Chicago defeats Philadelphia 2 to 0 on three singles a stolen base and a pair of errors in the third inning. Auli van Messenger and Cole drove in both runs as Morgen and Keane matched zeroes over the nine frames.
In Aug news from Cleveland and New York a split outcome emerged. Cantillon kept his lineup unchanged after the score card printing with Witherup slated to pitch. Rasdman and Griggs delivered notable performances as Cleveland split the pair with New York.
Detroit and New York played a rough two game set with heavy hitting and mixed defense. Key moments featured Clarke productive for Clavelands and Young’s timely hits, while Keeler and Cobb sparked Detroit in the opening inning. Multiple players contributed with runs, hits, and errors shaping a tense sequence as the Tigers and Yankees split the doubleheader.
Philadelphia beat St. Louis 11 to 2 in a marathon game lasting about 1 hour and 88 minutes. Key moments included late scoring and multiple hits by McQuillan and Ward, with Beebe and Matter handling pitching duties for the Cards and Phillies respectively.
A fragmented box score shows New York and Chicago scoring details with Sheckard Steinfeldt and Doyle among the stars. The ledger lists batters, positions, and pivotal plays including sacrifices, double plays, and strikeouts, reflecting a tight contest despite scattered errors.
Pirates won 7 to 3 over the Boston Doves leveraging errors and clutch hitting. Wagner homered and doubled twice, while Leach, Thomas, and other Pittsburgh players contributed multi base hits as Boston misplayed balls and made costly mistakes.
A garbled game report shows the Giants were blanked as visitors edged ahead with a lone run. The fragment hints at key players and a late innings miscue but lacks readable names or clear events.
Walter Johnson, premier pitcher for Senoston, reportedly sustained a top shoulder injury during a game in Cleveland. Doctors fear a permanent damage as Johnson states he cannot throw, casting doubt on his future this season and prompting concern for the club's prospects and potential trades offer previously discussed.
Reports cover minor league results from circuits including the Pennsylvania West Virginia League and Eastern Carolina Series. Scores feature Gratton 7 Consillex 1 in Grafton, Charlene 6 Greenstoro 6, Norfolk-Nodale 7 Bodheim 4, and Memphis tied with AtlaMacse, plus Battery pairings and horse trades noted in scattered notes.
Wiker Bar Pa Aug Thomas A Butkiewicz appointed as assistant district attorney. He will start work September 15 focusing on line men. previously played guard and tackle at Estickten and Pennsylvania.
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