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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1909
Page
46
Sporting comment notes Washington’s absence from yesterday’s major league draft, contrasting it with other clubs that acquired minor leaguers and drafted players. It argues the team’s poor performance and policy may cost them, while Detroit and Chicago are highlighted for strong runs and key players.
Neithar Ad Wol and Harlem Tommy Murphy fought to a six round draw in a clean but even bout. Both light welters pressed for the lead, with neither dominating any round. The crowd deemed it a fair result as a return match was hinted. The preliminaries were tame with little batting. A chestnut colt by Belvedere-Madge Stewart topped the Sheepshead Bay yearling sale at 85 000, with other top prices to follow.
Basketball scores and upcoming matchups listed for St Louis Detroit Washington Boston Cleveland New York Philadelphia and Chicago. Several games show partial scores and future schedule notes indicating series play after midweek results.
Local team efforts fall short as the American League entry Gris 56 fails to secure key young players. Front office notes limited draft impact and emphasizes scouting pipeline for future seasons.
The national commission lists Bill Kay as drafted by the Chicago National League club. Kay, formerly with Beason and later sent through Albany, was expected to return to Washington. Also drafted by Chicago is Tony Smith, who played short for Washington in 1901 and has starred for Sioux City. In other notes, Sealthfield blanked Old Point 1 0 as Binger pitched a flawless game, and Readville pacing derbies were postponed due to rain.
Roy Dent of Goodyear reports flourishing automobile industry in the South after a long business trip. The piece also notes Cadillac and other firms in discussion with a judge over racing permissions and a lengthy list of baseball drafts and league actions including Vaughn and Blackburn, with extensive rosters and player movements across major and minor leagues.
Handibort s return to Ohio State League is noted with praise for his umpiring. Red Farrell of Marion is praised by Handiboe as a fast, sure fielder with strong arm and good hitting instincts. The league has reduced its circuit to four clubs due to lack of patronage. Handiboe has not announced plans for next season.
Atlanta reports two no hit no run games including Shettenooga pitcher Gingar Clark blanking Knoxville in a nine inning Southern League contest. Mobile shut out Montgomery in seven innings in a separate game. Also mentions John Ganzel likely Brooklyn manager after talks with Abe Atts and other scattered sports items and golf and tennis notes from the period.
Gimi Blankenship, recently a catcher for the Waal Thyton team, left yesterday afternoon for Tacoma to join the Pacific Coast League club Wadit. He has long been regarded as a coast standout, with limited chances this season likely hindering his value with the Nationals.
Major League players from both leagues plan to present a petition to President Taft during the Cubs at White Sox game in Chicago asking a full pardon for Tom Taylor, the former Washington pitcher jailed in Atlanta for the murder of his wife years ago. Norman Elberfeld and Frank Chance oversee AL and NL players as the campaign unfolds.
The Washington Nationals exploded for a chaotic rally with wild throws and errors, overcoming the Browns in a high scoring game. Key moments included misplays at second and a flurry of runs as Hartzell, Hoffman, Griggs, and Powell contributed big plays to seal the win.
The narrative details a tense baseball game involving the Giants, Browns, and umpire Rigler, with timely hits deciding the outcome. It notes Breeman’s challenge to Taft, disciplinary talk around decisions, and various players mentioned in a chaotic recap of the contest.
Detroit as Beye faced Boston with three pitchers used to win. Eleven innings produced a 5 to 4 score as Spear left early, Wiiett relieved, O'Leary batted, and Speaker doubled Ton Jones. Bases loaded with one out in tenth failed to clear. Cobb walked and went to third on two outs, scoring in the eleventh.
In Cincinnati on September 1 the Reds swept a doubleheader, winning both games as Philadelphia fielding errors plagued the visitors. Manager Griffith of Cincinnati was banished from the field in the first game after disputing with umpire O Day.
Brooklyn was shut out 13 to 0 as the visiting team dominated with strong pitching and defense. Early defense limited Brooklyns to two hits, one of them clean, while Washington and Rochester players starred on offense and defense.
Fragmentary account shows a fumbled ground ball mishap with fielders Wagner Niles Bush and others. Collisions at second base and confusing phrases follow, with unclear team names and missing context about outs or score in late innings.
Chicago defeats Philadelphia 2 to 1 in a loosely played contest as six pitchers appear. Cole drives a two-base hit with Altizer and Owens adding singles to spark Chicago’s five run eighth inning, finishing the win before Philadelphia can train east.
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