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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1905
Page
12
In a departmental league match Agriculture defeated Interiors in a decisive game, maintaining their strong season form. Senders showed top form with solid pitching and fielding, while Interiors struggled at times despite pockets of effort. Official score cards reflect Agriculture’s consistent performance and interior players’ occasional sparks.
The report outlines a one sided baseball game where Justice prevented Commerces and Labor from scoring. Beckett pitched well and McMahon delivered key bats while Kinney and other players contributed. The piece also notes a later match between Al J and Columbia Athletics and mentions Joseph McJone’s death from a head injury sustained during a game.
St Stephen's Institute defeated the National Athletic Club 6 to 1 at the Coliseum. A fast double play Steep to Rupp to Collins was the only notable defensive feature. Today's game starts earlier to allow nine innings play. Uselton pitched for the Nationals and Steep for St Stephen's, with McCarran and Rapp delivering key hits for St Stephen's.
The Foundrys defeated Hyattsville Labor Day home club with strong pitching by Donaldson. Key players included Hogan and J O'Brien for the Foundrys and Campbell for Hyattsville. The game lasted 1 hour 36 minutes with multiple stolen bases and two-base hits, and Leaking earned the win for Foundry.
American Association games featured Columbus beating Toledo 1 0 and 4 3 while St Paul topped Minneapolis 9 8 and Indianapolis defeated Louisville 7 2. Southern League saw Atlanta 2 New Orleans 4 Birmingham 4 Shreveport 1 Nashville 4 Little Rock rained, Memphis 4 Montgomery 3. Eastern League Providence 2 Newark 0 and Providence 4 Newark 0. Jersey City 2 Baltimore 2 in second game. South Atlantic Charleston 2 Savdonah 0 and Columbia 6 Augusta 2. Moncon 2 Jacksonville 1 Macon. New York State Scranton Wilkes Barrs 4 9 and Utica 5 2 Albany 2 Troy L. Post notes more games postponed.
In a tense presentation day at the ball yard the Highlanders beat Washington 6 to 4 as Stahl’s Nationals mishandled several plays. Hickman led with three RBIs and a string of hard hits, while Hughes struggled after an early rally. Falkenberg debuted for New York and held the Highlanders to six runs as Knoll behind the plate impressed.
In a tense center patch sequence the crowd surged as Fultz nabbed a hit, Falkenberg drove in a run, and Niita held at third. McGuire and Hahn cranked hits, but solid fielding by Caseldy and a sharp shortstop play stifled several rally attempts. Kittredge drew a base on balls in a pivotal late at bat, Adams pitched, and Washington pressured New York but fell short as the Highlanders packed their bats in a tight finish. Attendance 3,804.
A fragmented inning by inning recap describes fielding errors, outs, and runners advancing. Players named include Yeager Elberfeld Williams Chase Hickman Cassidy Hahn Keeler McGuire Chesbro and Hughes as the action moves through multiple innings with outs and forced plays.
Readable ad fragment lists men and women suit prices including 330.00, 25.00, 22.50, 20.00, 518.00, 15.09 and 12.00 dollar suits. Indicates a promotional clothing sale with multiple price points and suit types.
In a tightly fought game Falkenberg secures a win over Chesbro with Hughes pitching six innings. Hitter highlights include Hickman two base hits An derton and Hickman extra-base hits Keefer sacrifice Yeager stole a base and a Williams to Hiberfeld to Chase double play. Time of game was 1 hour 48 minutes.
Detroit wins a double header at Chicago to take four games in two days. Donovans wild pitching opens a big lead, then four consecutive singles and a base on balls seal game one in the ninth. Cicotte debuts for Detroit in game two, pitching well aside from wildness. Cobb McIntyre and Warner stand out in fielding while Warner throws. Attendance 2,500. Scores show Detroit rallying with key hits and runs across early and late innings. Local notes mention Jones of Chicago suspended indefinitely.
Boston ties in ninth then wins in thirteenth as Philadelphia collapses late. Stahl draws a base on balls, Collins drives in the decisive run after a sacrifice, with Waddell pitching nine solid innings. Attendance 6,381.
Cleveland loses 6 4 as St Louis scores on errors in second and fifth innings. Turner’s error, Clarke and Hess misplays, and Hess passes help St Louis build the lead. Brad ley protests a hit by pitch and Jones is removed. Manager Pajove and trainer Fayne also. rain limits attendance to about 2. The note closes with a Bucklen’s Arnica Salve promotion.
Chicago winds down against Detroit in three doubleheaders as Wilie Keeler joins Washington as top American League balsaman. Billy Smith named Atlanta manager. New England and New York leagues chase pennants. New Orleans wins Southern League. York dominates Tri-State. Ban Johnson bans altered baseballs, and post season talks swirl for Chicago clubs. Injuries and attendance stats pepper the notes as Hall of Famers and managers comment on the season’s pace.
Atlantic City on September 5 saw hard beach and pleasant weather aiding the automobile races. Henry Ford clocked a mile in 2 8 35 seconds, with Campbell's exhibition mile in 1 29. No, detailed results include Meyery and Duffy in touring and American make classes, Swann and Bacharach in various divisions, and a Ford versus Campbell heavyweight contest. The St Stephen Juniors defeated the Monograms by 9 to 0.
In a tight twin bill, St Louis outslugged Cincinnati 7 5 in the first game, with Odwell and Bridwell doubling and Dunleavy and Seymour driving in runs. Grady homered twice for Cincinnati, while McBride and Grady added long balls in the nightcap as the Redbirds edged the Reds 7 6. Odwell and Seymour homered, and Steinfeldt pitched for St Louis in both games.
Philadelphia beat Brooklyn 6 to 4 in a rough game marked by Brooklyns errors and Stricklett wildness. Attendance 4,000. Key plays include Gleason Moon and Lumley homers for Brooklyn with accurate mentions of Dobbs and Courtney for Philadelphia alongside Stricklett and Nichals on the mound.
Pittsburg, Pa September baseball game marked by Reulbach wildness in the first inning. Chicago made errors and the contest dragged, with attendance of 2,572. Ganley, Byers, and Leach produced for Chicago, while Reulbach worked for Pittsburg. Final score reflected a pitching duel and listless offense.
Berlin reports that Emperor William is arranging a trans Atlantic yacht race for 1907. A palace source confirms the Glasgow rumor as true in response to a written inquiry.
Sporting editor notes a bet that Chicago would beat Washington 2 to 1 on Wednesday, but the game ended in a fifteen inning tie. Lafayette Athletic Club of York, Pa., was shut out by Winchester at Reservoir Park with a 10 to 0 score. Batters from Winchester and Lafayette stood out with strong defense and clean fielding. Batterson wins the Ampersand Golf Cup, beating A W Tillinghast 2 up. Detroit releases outfielder Dick Sooley after ten days notice from manager Armour.
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