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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1910
Page
15
Washington faces a tight finish with ten games left in 1910. Detroit remains the sole Western challenger not decisively beaten. Boston and New York loom, while Cleveland battles Detroit and Chicago battles the Naps. The Athletics arrive for a three day visit as Mack’s team races to maximize May and June dates.
Tom Cantwell, once a Georgetown standout, returns home after obtaining an unconditional release from Milwaukee. He spent last season in Cincinnati with Griffith and could have joined other teams, but his contract allowed freedom if not meeting expectations. he plans to decide next year. Race Meet to Be Held in Denver. Denver, Colo., Aug. G1.-A thirteen-day race meet in connection with the Colorado interstate fair will open in Denver on Saturday, September 3. Chief interest centers in the running of the Colorado derby, which will occur on the opening day. Between 250 and 200 horses are now quartered at Overland park, and the city is installing up with horsemen and followers of racing. Racketers Reach Final Round. Newport, R. I., Aug. al-The semifinal round of the ladies' handicap doubles lawn tennis tournament at the Casino for trophies given by Mrs. T. Suffern Tailor was played today, and as a result Minas Coster and Miss Louise Beatt will meet Mrs. Lorillard Spencer, Jr., and Miss Anna Sands in the finals tomorrow.
Walter Johnson struck out 14 in a decisive 8–0 Washington victory over St Louis. He fanned the entire side in the third inning and matched Ed Walsh’s 1911 season mark with 14 strikeouts as Bailey struggled behind a fielding miscues and walks. Brown errors and wild pitches fueled the rout, while Washington’s defense and Johnson’s overpowering performance sealed the shutout.
The Nationals face the West as the Athletics host three games. Morgan or Krause will start for the Athletica with Walker set to pitch for the home club. Johnson fanned three as the Browns and St. Louis battled. rain interrupted play early, Elberfeld made a sharp defensive play, and a disputed tag near first sparked Umpire Evans to intervene.
Boston loses 8 to 0 as Walsh shuts out the Americans at home. Frank Smith, newly acquired from Chicago, allows hard contact and receives poor support. Notable players include Hooper Lord Purtell Meloan Speaker and Dougherty with varied contributions amid a muddled box score. A polo note follows: Wanderers beat Point Judith 10 to 6. Altoona clinches Tri-State pennant under Hank Ramsey. Taite invited to New York Athletic Club trials at Travers Island on Sept 24. Mercury Foot Race to match Bonhag in five miles.
Labor Day boxing match in Philadelphia draws a large crowd as Al Kaufman and Bill Lang prepare for the heavyweight showdown at the ball park. Both fighters, in peak condition, train in camps in Allenhurst and Stratford. Forfeits of 120 dollars each guarantee appearance. promoter Edwards posts 2500 dollars to secure the event with William H. Rocop as referee.
Detroit wins 4 1 behind Donovan who held Philadelphia to no hits until the seventh inning. Crawford and Delahanty led Phillies with three singles each while Bender faltered. Detroit’s runs came in the fourth and sixth on hits and errors, with a late Philadelphia threat fizzled.
In New York on August 31 Fitcher Fanwell of Cleveland held the Highlanders to three hits through eight innings before weakening in the ninth. Cleveland scored two runs, Reach driving in the deciding tally and Criger delivering the run. Final score Cleveland 2 New York 1.
Section B champions American Security and Trust Co defeated Twining 5 to 4 at Thirteenth and D streets northeast in a seven inning title battle. Clem ents triple sparked a late rally as Engle struck out ten for the winners while Rawlings fanned six for the bankers. Runs came from Snowden Howard Davis Rawlings and Graham for the losers and Glewene Howard Dyer Vores OReilly Downey McKee Roykin Engel and Holland for S. & T. Co. The game lasted 1 hour 53 minutes with three home runs credited.
In a tight suburban league contest Cornell Company and Petworth split the run total, 2-2. Moran miscue and a Petworth ground-rule run fueled the late drama as Kerr limited the opposition to three hits and four strikeouts. Mayne and Moran led with key two-bag hits while Seitz and Dempsey contributed late-inning pressure as Barnes pitched a full game for Cornell.
Columbia printers suffered another defeat and moved into last place as the Adame nine captured the long end of the affair.
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Hughey Jennings argues for light morning batting practice for August heat. He says an hour of batting before noon helps players regain form, while not overtaxing endurance. Ty Cobb favors morning work only when slumping, to sharpen batting eye and pitching practice for young pitchers, with caution on excessive work. Forty New York athletes travel to Montreal for Canadian championships on September 17 after winning Metropolitan senior titles.
Post season series results from Capital City and Suburban leagues. Petworth 2 Cornshl 2 in section A. In section B Twining 4 Adams 1 and Columbia 101 6 at Capital. Herald 2 & 3 Co. 6 Twining & Adams 6. Games scheduled at Thirteenth and D streets at 3 pm.
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