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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1909
Page
14
Sporting commentary discusses major and minor league drafts, player advancement, and retention. It argues for granting minor leaguers a season-by-season draft preference, to avoid blocking talent and ensure opportunities for players who could rise to the majors.
A warrant was issued today for Ty Cobb on assault with intent to kill allegations involving Le Tiger. George Stanfield and others are named in the case as detectives pursue the suspect. Meanwhile Evers earns a three day vacation after a dispute over a game decision, and pitcher Tommy Atkins is set to join the Philadelphia Americans after leaving for Philadelphia.
The Wednesday slate features Houston at Washington, Cleveland at Detroit, Chicago at St Louis, Chicago at Pittsburgh, Philadelphia at Boston, and Brooklyn at Newton.
Catcher Gibson of Pittsburgh equaled Chief Zimmer's 111 game mark behind the bat, reaching the milestone yesterday and planning to set a new Pirates record by catching in all remaining games. Barney Dreyfuss and Fred Clarke mentored him into major league success after earlier Eastern League trials.
Detroit wins 6 to 4 over Cleveland in a free hitting contest. Key moments include Detroit scoring twice after rallies and Delehanty and Birmingham delivering notable hits. Summers pitched, with Stovall and Joan contributing offensively as the game stretched to nearly two hours.
Boston led 4-0 then the locals surged back with timely bunts and hits. Gray struggled with bunts while Street and McBride anchored a sharp defense as Cantillon’s men finally prevailed 12 to 8, lifting Boston’s pitching woes with Kelley and Lelivelt chipping in.
The Wilson company hears from American Simplex Motor Car Company that two seven passenger touring cars will be shipped this week. Two cycle engines front mounted, promising more horsepower and high mileage. Pope Automobile’s T B Speno p and Moore jr agents return from Benedict. Charles E L Miller & Bro report sale of 12 horsepower Indian motorcycle to U S Army signal service. Far East shipment for Philippine service noted. E M F touring car sold to Samult H Edmondson. B Sperry named manager of Motor Car Co in place of Yerwood. Sperry popular in Washington motor trade.
A meeting in Mr Noyes’s office between President Noyes manager Cantillon and Herman Schafer fueled rumors of a manager selection for next season. Cantillon and Schafer deny any discussion of team management. they say no manager topic came up during their talk about business affairs.
New York defeated Philadelphia by late hits and strong offense, driving out extra bases while the Athletics squandered scoring chances through poor baserunning. Key moments included substitutes batting for Morgan and Dygers as New York led the game from early on, with emphasis on timely hitting and defensive plays.
Special to The Washington New York reports two night riders arrested at Gravesend as detectives press for names. Journal notes turfmen expect a confession that could shake layer ranks and reveal who hired the riders.
Pittsburg and Chicago split their series with the Pirates winning 4 to 2 in a game where Reulbach faltered after three singles and a homer. Brown and Higginbotham held Chicago loose in support as Steinfeld and Linker sparked two runs in the second inning.
The Phillies defeated Brooklyn 7 to 2 in the away game of the season. Dent allowed a hard hit in the second and ninth innings as Philadelphia broke through with timely hitting and solid fielding. Clement Lennox and Deininger contributed offensively for Brooklyn, while Philadelphia pitchers Maren and Dent limited the Brooklyn offense to secure the win.
Merkle sparked New York to a 3 to 1 win over Boston as the N Y squad held all three bases occupied in the third inning. Seymour Murray Bridwell and Beaumont drove in the runs for New York. Beaumont hit a two-bagger and Merkle drove in a run on a sacrifice. Pitcher Raymond held Boston to nine hits.
National League games showed New York drawing 10 000, Pittsburg 81a4, Brooklyn 1 200. American League games listed Washington 1247, Detroit 7149, Philadelphia 787.
Lowell Mass Sept 7 Barney Oldfield set the first official mile record for a standing start in American racing with 51 15 seconds using a 12 horsepower Ben’s machine. He also ran flying starts in 49 920 seconds, slower than Kilpatrick’s Jamaica Long Island 1908 road record. Louis Chevrolet won two events, with one first and one second, in a Buick, while Herbert Lytle scored in tomorrow’s big car event. The program lacked Walter Christe and Lewis Strange, dimming interest.
A chaotic recap lists minor league results and postponements across multiple circuits including the American Association, Virginia State League, Connecticut League, Atlantic League, Southern League, and New York State League. Scattered game notes mention players and teams such as Hawley Selby, Hughes, Altrock, Bleek Schueiberg, and Roblan, with several games postponed and numerous city matchups from Milwaukee to Holyoke and Roanoke to New Orleans.
Virginia state fair organizers delayed six day meet as William Roberts, president, failed to settle winnings. Checks drawn on a bank were refused, sparking a mass of anxious horsemen at the old St Asaphs track. Roberts later claimed he would make good, but disappeared with the race receipts, leaving owners to plan moves to other tracks.
Two Eastern players led Marion Athletic Club to a 14 204 victory over Western clubs as intense play defined the national amateur tournament. Simons Hancock and other notables battled through 13 holes with Tillinghast and Sherman among the notable outcomes while Westerns faded from the scene with forfeits and close scores.
War racing at Hund Va Yen Yard drew eager crowds as Ada D and Nodmere led in both gelding and pacing events. Alma, by Austra, won the 22 trot and pace core purse with a strong performance while Red Yr in and Gracioug also posted notable heats amid judges A Merry and John W Gheen.
Special to The Washington Test from Memphis Tennessee reports final league standings and game outcomes. The notice lists teams including Knoxville, Savannah, and Columbia with scores and positions, highlighting August results and regional standings amid disorderly OCR text.
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