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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1909
Page
40
Sporting 3 Comment reviews Washingtons disappointing season with scarce junior signings and little drafting. Injuries plagued the roster, Conroy and Street injuries hampered pitching, and Johnsons arm injury jeopardized a potential rebound. Management debates trades versus intact core as poor results mount.
Aug 31 report from New York notes James R. Keene leads the 2 year old standings as Sweep's Futur e tops the list with about 208000 in earnings. S. C. Hildreth second with around 84000. Sweep's Facurity Stakes share nears 44970, boosting total earnings over 4600? thousand. Rocky Orion trails at 18440 as Berne sets record with 1907 New York earnings blueprinted against easier racing era.
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 wired Clark Griffith manager of the Cincinnati Nationals declining Griffiths offer Kling has two propositions before him and will accept one of them he will be back in baseball next year as leader of an Eastern club
In Derby at Newcastle England Aug 2 Washoe owned by Charles Carroll and H P Whitneys Newcastle 11 and Fracal Tao dead heated for second with seven runners. Paris Aug 1 Vanderbilts Defender and In the Prix Isonomy at Tree Blay did not place. Death announced of Charles Rowell famed American runner. Rockville Fair noted as popular local event.
New York and Chicago reports reveal Charles W Murphy president of the world champion Cubs plans a draft of about thirty eight minor league players to strengthen the team. A total of roughly 1000 dollars per player is cited with checks prepared and names tabulated for commission review. The effort aims to stock a large pool of hopefuls while some will be sold or drafted by others as part of the Cubs' strategy. Marion AC defeated Charles Schneider Baking Co. Hancock pitched effectively.
In St Louis on Aug 31 the Nationals fall to the Browns 7 to 4 in the second game of the series. Witherup started poorly and gave up four runs in the fourth and sixth innings before Ferris relieved. Hoffman homered in the fourth, Hartzell and Griggs drove in runs, and McBride, Yohe, and Slattery sparked a late Nationals rally that tied the game briefly in the seventh before the Browns pulled away.
Yohe played solid defense turning the lone double play and went hitless in four at bats. A seventh inning rally started by an away hit, Slattery relieved Street after Miller faced Gabby in the seventh. Hoffman robbed Yohe of an extra base hit in right center. Lelivelt stood at first.
UChicago tops Philadelphia 2 to 0 as Auli van Messenger and Cole deliver timely singles and a Messenger stolen base fuels two runs in the third. Morgen and Livingston each contribute innings with limited offense from both sides in a tight nine inning game.
Cantillon made no lineup changes after the score card. Witherup was announced to pitch. Cleveland and New York split a rough game with Rasdman on the mound for New York and Griggs delivering a star performance at first base. Browns nearly in the mix as Tom Jones' absence left questions about McAleer's plans.
Clumsy bats and errors marked the opening in Detroit baseball action with Idyle baffling the Clavelands while Young struggled in the sixth. Clarke doubled and Perving singled as Claveland faltered. New York and Bohemes figures show in framing. Keeler and Young notable at bats. Second game details reference Hell’s removal, Cobb Bush Wagner pacing Detroit's offense, and Tom Jones stealing second. Pace of play reached about one hour and thirty four minutes.
Philadelphia defeats St Louis 11 to 2 in an extra inning game. Key players include McQuillan on the mound and Beebe on the mound for the Cardinals with St Louis errors adding to the tally. The win stretches Philadelphia’s advantage in the series.
In a muddled box score style report, New York and Chicago clash as players like Sheckard Steinfeld and Doyle feature. The piece lists erratic batting lines, fielding notes, and multiple substitutions in a high tension game that ends with unclear final counts and outs.
Boston and Pittsburgh collided as the Pirates defeated the Doves 7 to 3. Wagner starred with two two base hits and a strong two base effort, while Boston errors and timely hitting broke the game open. The article also notes Cincinnati beating Brooklyn 9 to 4 and a Norfolk protest over a Roanoke game, with detailed box scores and umpire calls.
In a rough game, the visitors secure a 1-0 victory as Giants fail to score. Key players deliver solid pitching and defense while the home squad struggles to mount offense in the late innings.
Walter John, famed pitcher for Senoston, fears a permanent arm injury after a shoulder pain crisis during a game in Chicago. He recalls pain since Cleveland start and says he cannot throw again this season, risking a career setback and a major blow to Washington’s pitching strength.
The report compiles scattered minor league results from multiple circuits including the Pennsylvania West Virginia League and the Eastern Carolina Series. Teams such as Gratton, Grafton, Charlene, and Wilmingyn are listed with various scores and matchups, alongside notes on sales and player auctions from Sheephead Bay and Milton Young's farm.
In Wiker Barre Pennsylvania Thomas A Butkiewicz is designated as a temporary assistant district attorney city attorney Tobey signed the agreement. He will begin September 15 and focus on line men, having played guard and tackle for Estickten and Pennsylvania teams.
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