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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1909
Page
22
Sporting Comment by J Ed Grillo discusses drafts in baseball and the chance for minor league players to advance. He argues for a system giving players a fair chance next season, notes the impact of fastball changes, and references Jennings and other stars shaping major league pitching and batting trends.
A warrant was issued today for Ty Cobb charged with assault with intent to kill in a case linked to a fight at a local venue. George Stanfield and Fotel Satay are named in the action as observers, with detectives preparing to execute the warrant. Meanwhile, Chicago and Pittsburg notes highlight suspensions and roster moves in minor league and major league circles.
The slate lists Hoston facing Washington, Cleveland at Detroit, Chicago at St Louis, Chicago at Pittsburgh, Philadelphia at Boston, and Brooklyn meeting New York.
Catcher Gibson of the Pittsburgh Pirates has equaled Chief Zimmer's record of 111 consecutive games behind the bat. He reached the mark yesterday and aims to extend the streak through all remaining Pirates games.
Detroit defeats Cleveland 6 to 4 as Detroit pitchers receive solid support and timely hits. Delehanty and Birmingham spark the offense with key hits, while Detroit capitalizes on two Cleveland errors. Long game duration noted at about 1 hour 48 minutes with Summers and Perrino behind the plate.
Boston and Washington played a seesaw game with Boston winning 12 to 6. Gray struggled with bunts, while street and Kelley excelled in defense and base running. Leavelt, McBride, and Gessler contributed timely hits as Boston surged ahead late, despite Karger and Mathews mixing in for the visitors.
The Wilson company learns from the American Simplex Motor Car Company that two of the large seven passenger touring cars will be shipped this week. The new models feature two cycle engines installed at the front, promising higher horsepower and improved fuel economy. In related notes, Pope Automobile Company in Washington reports Edward Moore Jr, agent for Simplex cars, returning from a weekend trip. Indian motorcycle firm EL Miller & Bro announce a 12 horsepower sale to the U S Army signal service. E M F touring car sold to contractor Sam Ugh Edmondson. B Sperry, known as Jack Sperry, becomes manager of the Motor Car Company selling Thomas, Stevene, Duryen, Peemont, FG Balmer s-Detroit, and Hudson cars.
Reported meeting between President Noyes, Manager Cantillon, and Herman Schaefer sparked talk of a next season manager. Cantillon and Schaefer deny any such discussion. They say no manager topic was broached during Noyes absence and only routine business was discussed.
New York defeated Philadelphia at home today as mistimed base running by Philadelphia allowed the Yankees to drive out extra-base hits and score. The home team squandered scoring chances with careless baserunning as the Athletics failed to capitalize on opportunities and mistimed plays led to outs in crucial moments.
Special report from New York describes the Gravesend track night riders arrested early Monday. Reportedly jockey Cina may reveal who hired the three men under pressure, with detectives claiming to have obtained him and identifying the hiring parties.
Pittsburg and Chicago tied the series after Pittsburg won 2 to 1 in a windy game. Meddon shone for the home team while Abstein, Steinfeld, and Linker drove the offense with timely hits and a home run by Abstein. Reulbach started for Chicago, Higginbotham finished for the visitors, and Tinker and Chance were ejected for arguing with the umpire Kiem.
Phillies defeat Brooklyn 7 to 2 in an away game as Dent allows a heavy blow. Dent exits after the eighth while Clement and Deininger contribute for Philadelphia. Eight innings of scoreless work by Brooklyn pitching followed by a late Philadelphia surge.
Merkle led New York to a 3 1 victory over Boston as the Doves failed to rally after an early start. Key hits came from Seymour Murray Bridwell and Beaumont with a notable two-run homer by Beaumont. Raymond pitched for New York and Curtis worked for Boston.
Yesterday’s box scores show American League attendances at Washington 1247 Detroit 7149 Philadelphia 787 and National League crowds at New York 10000 Pittsburg 814 Brooklyn 1200 with varied turnout across venues.
Lowell Mass Sept 7 Barney Oldfield clocked 51 15 for a mile with standing start in a 12 horsepower Ben’s machine to establish the first official record for such an event in American automobile racing. His flying start time was 49 9 20 seconds, 1 12 seconds slower than Kilpatrick’s Jamaica Long Island road record of June 1908. Louis Chevrolet, winner of yesterday’s 152 mile race, drove a Buick in the day’s events, taking two wins and one second in five starts. Herbert Lytle, dean of American racers, won one first and one second in two starts, while Walter Christe and Lewis Strange were notably absent.
Fragmented summary of various minor league baseball results and postponements across American Association, Virginia State, Connecticut, Atlantic, Southern, and New York leagues. Includes listed battery names, team pairings, locations such as Milwaukee, Holyoke, Holyoke, Portland, Augusta, Knoxville, Birmingham, Atlanta, Baltimore, Providence, and Elmira with scattered scores and notes on postponed games.
The Virginia Agricultural Industrial and Educational State Fair Association faced a disorderly collapse after four races paid by personal checks from president J W Roberts were refused by a bank. Roberts vanished as horsemen demanded funds, with rumors of scapegoating and potential new management. owners prepared to relocate to other tracks as racing continued under new leadership.
In Wheaton on September 7, two Eastern clubs led by Marion Athletic Cup defenders beat 204 players from Western clubs in a lively match play event. Simons and Hancock and other strong teams battled for control as Brooklyn forfeited, while notable players from Philadelphia and New York competed for the national amateur title.
War racing at Hund Va Yen Verday afternoon drew enthusiastic crowds from nearby corridge. Alma, the Virginia gelding Red yr, and Gracioug showed speed in the 225 trot and pace purse. Ada D, driven by Crawfard, and Alma led the field with strong heats as judges A Merry and John H W Gheen oversaw the event.
Special to The Washington Test from Memphis Tennessee notes final standings after August. The report lists teams including Knoxville, Savannah, Columbia, and others with scores and positions, highlighting changes and key outcomes in the league table.
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