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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1910
Page
13
The season shows Washington’s inconsistent play and Boston and New York’s weak showings against the Athletics and Nationals. Washington’s pitcher Mark Foost and others struggle while Danville Virginia team notes echo in the commentary on scoring reforms and the need for capable officials.
In Philadelphia, September 7, Doolan delivered a two base hit in the eighth inning driving home two runs to give the Phillies a 4-3 victory over the Brooklyn team. Knetzer and Stack pitched well though Knetzer showed wildness at times while Brooklyn outhit Philadelphia by a small margin.
Elberfeld shines with glove and a timely hit as New York defeats Washington 2 to 1. Quinn and Johnson pitched well, with Washington's lone run in the seventh and the rally ending in a tense finish aided by miscues and strategic plays.
With a request from the New York club the Friday game at the focal park will begin at 3 o'clock to allow a through train to Boston. If rain forces a Friday doubleheader, a late finish will push the Highlanders to travel and return, setting up a tough schedule with the Red Sox. The Nationals will be idle after Friday until Oct 5, with an eighteen-game road trek including stops at Philadelphia Cleveland Detroit St Louis Chicago and New York. Daniels led off with a grounded single and kept the tense score tight as the home nine fought to break through against Johnson and a wary defense.
Detroit September 7 Tyrus Cobb American League batting star may lose no more than one eye due to inflammation. He underwent exam by specialists and must rest the eye. Cobb stayed home as Detroit Tigers balanced risk and treatment plan. Left eye正常 right eye damaged but not sighted. rest advised and possible New York treatment if needed.
Special to The Washington Fast Boston suffers a 2 1 loss to Philadelphia in ten innings as Collins and Bender duel in a pitchers’ battle. Thomas and miscues supply Boston’s only run while Philadelphia’s Baker scoring on a fielding error and Lewin’s single pace the visitors to victory.
Cleveland defeats Detroit 4 to 3 in a big sixth inning rally with three singles four doubles and two stolen bases. Lajoie went 4 for 4 with a sacrifice and single as Cleveland piles up hits and runs. Stanage and D Jones contributed key hits for Detroit in a tight contest.
The Columbia Club greens committee schedules a three day golf tournament starting September 29 at the historic Columbia Country Club on Georgia Avenue. Invitations go to leading regional clubs, with play set for qualification rounds, match play, consolations, and finals culminating Saturday. Prizes will honor top finishers and lower scores, followed by the clubhouse handover at Chevy Chase.
Annapolis Sept 7 A Navy Academy football squad of nearly fifty fourth classmen worked under Head Coach Berrien and Assistant Howard. The session was brief due to heat. Two heavy guard candidates from the new class stand out, Brown from Mercersburg and Howe a Michigan high school standout. Brown weighs 207 pounds and Howe 190, the heaviest in the squad this year.
A new fall felt line draws attention among smart dressers with clever effects in tele scope and alpine styles. Soft hats and Derbies priced from 2.00 to 6.00 dollars.
A fragmented OCR snippet lists New York Boston Philadelphia and Brooklyn. The readable items show city names without context, indicating a partial headline or list. No dates, events, or organizations are discernible from the readable text.
Boston managed no runs as the Giants won 2 to 0 in New York. Doyle and Snodgrass produced the scoring with a pair of Shean errors enabling both runs. Mathewson struck out eleven for the Giants while Frock fanned seven in a 1 hour 35 minute game.
Heavy hitting by Evers and Sheckard powers Chicago to a 7 6 victory over Cincinnati. Reds jump to four runs in the first inning but Beebe settles after, while Chicago edges ahead with late scoring in the fifth and final rounds. Evers hits a three bagger and Sheckard homers as Chicago evens the series.
Pittsburg defeats St Louis in two games by scores of 11 to 6 and 11 to 3. Heavy hitting and all round batting keyed both ends, with Byrne Clarke Leach Wagner and Mowrey among the standouts. Second game featured Byrne Leach Clarke Wagner and Hyatt among top scorers. Time noted as about two hours in the second contest. Whitney's Dame d'or colt later wins a 7 furlong stake at Doncaster.
A midweek New York crowd sees a tight Nationals game with Caldwell debuting for the locals. Daniels, Wolters and Elberfeld feature in key hits and putouts as Quinn and Johnson exchange blows with defensive plays and base runners. Umpire Connolly's crew faces controversy but no ejections as Chase and Beckendorf spark near misses and stolen-base attempts.
Summary of results from New York State League Tri state and Western leagues with Elmira Syracuse Wilkes Barre Binghamton Scranton Lancaster Harrisburg Williamsport Reading Wichita Omaha Des Moines Denver Topeka Lincoln Sioux City and Shepherdstown reports. Key results include Elmira beating Syracuse 6 1 and 4 3. Wilkes Barre 5 0 and 8 0. Binghamton 24 0 and 4 2. Scranton losses. Lancaster 6 4. Harrisburg 12 7 and 2 4. Wichita 5 4. Omaha 4 1. Denver 4 2. Lincoln Sioux City unclear. Indiana defeat Shepherdstown 11 5 in Washington special. The Indians vs Redskins note places Union League Park with Redskins win and next game in Washington.
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