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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1907
Page
14
Youngsters cheer as Van Ness Park hosts the final athletic meet with Yelle and Lusty leading the crowd. Many exciting events fill the programme while Rose Dale girls defeat the Jeffersons in a key sprint and relay showcase.
Commissioner Wert presented the championship pennant to Towers pupils after an afternoon of athletics at Ludlow Park. The program featured indoor baseball, track events, sewing prizes, and a judged jumping competition, with the Towers boys and girls dominating the day and earning the blue and gold pennant for their record.
Washington and Virginia will not meet on the gridiron this fall after Charlottesville officials failed to finalize a schedule. Last season Georgetown and Virginia had a tight contest, and Charlottesville officials hoped to open the Vanderbilt date but failed to secure a response.
Thirty members of the Sein American Athletic Club head to Jamestown for a joint meet this Saturday. Coach Teah and Denis Murray are reported among the crew, with Monroe slated for Norfolk duties and several teammates listed for travel and participation.
The piece lampoons Norfolk bookmakers and a racing crowd with rivals quoted at 1 to 4 and 6 to 1 while noting muddled odds. It discusses Wagner versus Lajoie, baseball challenges, and football manager actions. It also covers Connie Mack Athletics and Ban Johnson suspensions affecting the White Sox.
Richmond defeats Danville 1 to 0 in the twelfth inning after Wallace’s triple and Fisher’s wild throw. Six thousand fans roar as Bir Mob Wallace drives in the winning run, Revels shines, and Danville misses a scoring chance in the seventh. A scheduled doubleheader could not be completed due to weather and play constraints.
Norfolk, Va reports Portemouth beaten 9 to 0 in a pitchers duel as Bix Otey and van Carter top hitters. The skid continues for Portemouth in a season filled with tight losses and mixed results across Eastern League matchups including Ballisngm-Baltimore and Montreal Burtelo games.
Weather forces postponement as Boston Nationals and Philadelphia Athletics fail to play. Doubleheader scheduled for tomorrow with Smith and Winter expected to start. Nationals quartered at Copley Square while teams prepare for possible Friday Saturday dou- blers amid poor forecast.
In Philadelphia on Sept 4 the Pittsburgs defeated New York 4 to 2 in the first game and then won the nightcap 7 to 4. Bender struggled for New York while Duggleby pitched well for the Phillies as Pittsburg lineup and fielding produced the decisive runs.
In a wind affected riverfront clash Chicago edged St Louis 3 to 1. Dougherty delivered a long throw and key plays highlighted an afternoon of stellar fielding as both teams produced sharp defense and notable baserunning.
New York reports Brooklyn and New York split a doubleheader with the second game in doubt as lineups and fielding produce mixed results. Scorers note late hits and defensive plays affecting the outcomes, including pitcher and batter names frequent in the box score.
Chicago secured an easy win over St Louis with a strong debut by Raymond for St Louis, though the game lacked spirit. The box shows scattered player notes and incomplete stats including Byrne, Glemar, Meulenbein, Hofman, Kunaldhy, Hopkine, and Hammerte among others, with final score details unclear.
A local league matchup saw rising tensions as the home squad faced a sudden surge in errors during the second period. Despite a strong start, the visitors capitalized on turnovers to push ahead, forcing a tight finish.
A long, fragmentary recap covers multiple games and players across leagues. Highlights mention Hughey Jennings, Hutcheson and the Cubs pennant chase, Waddell striking out 138, and Treasury beating Bethany in a tight District amateur match with Earnhardt strong at short and Donaldson solid in center.
Leesburg VA Sept 4 Leesburg shut out the Brack Independents in both games at Washington with strong pitching by the home team. Highlights include Warthen’s strikeout and Alexander’s double to spark a 3-0 game, while Towle and Hope contributed at the plate. Second game saw a 6 to 0 shutout with Drake and Carter combining on the mound. Umpire Meena officiated both contests and the time of the first game was about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Special to The .asapton reports the Jamestown Exposition opening Sept 4 and the Hampton Roads rendezvous before the Tercentennial. Vessels from American and international yacht clubs contest a series of protected classes for cups donated by President Roosevelt and King George V, with multiple races, open events, and a final open race.
Dublin reports no formal challenge actions taken by the Royal Irish Yacht Club regarding an Americas Cup contest. Members expect possible challenges from Clyde clubs and note the New York Yacht Club rules may govern any future race under Lipton’s, Lipton’s era.
Ned Peebles of Cincinnati defeats Malcom A Chase of California 6 4. Lincoln Mitchell beat Hot Emerson in three sets 4 7 3 6 1. Charles Farber of Columbia defeats Louis Woodrugh 6 3 6 2. Appel of Indianapolis defeats Worman Farr Jr 6 3 2 6 2. Floyd Day noted in South Atlantic League column.
Notices announce a meeting of the Washington City Basketball League to be held at the National Gaara Armory on Monday evening in September at seven o clock. President W Thacher says last season was very successful and enthusiasm remains high for the coming year. Representatives from all teams year in lens year are expected. teams wishing to enter must file their requests with WoC at 700 Fourth Street Northwest.
The Metropolitan A C defeated the Oxford team 7 to 0 on the Monument Ground yesterday afternoon. Shepherds stole home in the first inning. a lineup features players like Shepherd, Jane, Berhacus, Barr Foxton, Terman, and Towns. Postponements and travel plans for upcoming events at Hartford and Columbia are noted amid scattered racing and chess tournament references.
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