Washington to host two All Star games in October
Washington fans may see two All Star games this October featuring Jim McAleer’s All Star team against world champion Vinlette. Dates include October 1 and 2 with Pittsburgh and Richmond contingencies discussed and Philadelphia ruled out. Rich/ Baltimore dates considered. series could start Saturday October i if feasible. potential shifts depend on pennant races and World Series scheduling.
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Steal Park
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Uincmmnaty
Pirates let go Hunter to Indianapolis in early season deal
Special to The Washington Post Pittsburgh Sept 7 First baseman Fred Hunter, once a Pirates regular, was sold to Indianapolis in the American Association for cash and players. Hunter showed speed and fielding flashes but lacked consistency and curve-ball weakness. Pittsburgh has Bill McKechnie developing at first base and Rebel Keene may join if solidified. Kelcher from Petersburg also in the mix.
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iDlavers
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Pittsworth
Ms Hittle
McFarland Nearing Lightweight Weight for Wolgast Bout
M Farland trims weight toward 123 pounds before the September 15 Milwaukee bout with Ad Wolgast. He vows to make weight by fight day and enter the ring under the limit, while Wolgast trains steadily in Milwaukee at about 139 pounds.
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McFarland
Ad Wolgast
Miwaukee
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Winch
League results and matchups from yesterday
American League results show New York and Philadelphia defeating opponents while Washington, Boston, Cleveland, and St Louis posted wins. Today’s schedule lists New York at Washington plus Boston at Philadelphia and St Louis at Cleveland with Culenge at Detroit.
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Culenge
Detroit
National League Standings and Yesterday's Results
National League standings show Brooklyn 4 to Pittsburgh 5 and New York 3 over St. Louis. Philadelphia 2 1 3 3, Chicago 3, Boston 3, Cincinnati and Philadelphia games noted. matchups listed include Cincinnati at Chicago and Brooklyn at New York with Pittsburgh at St Louis and Philadelphia at Boston.
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Nationals Fail to Hit as New York Opens Strong
Washington mustered little offense as New York pitchers Warhop Vaughn and Ford shut them out until late. Johnson led with three hits including a triple, but the Nationals fell 5 to 2. Knight homered for the Yankees, Chase, Elberfeld and Hartzell contributed key hits, while Ford closed the contest to seal the win.
Nationals and Giants Race Fueled by New York Tensions
Noted' of the Nationals in New York at 3 30 as Daniels opens with a double and McBride is tested. Chicago gains by idle play while Nationals falter. Sox vs Tigers looms. Warhop and Johnson excel. Johnson ties to reach a record, but the strikeout spree and odd plays shape the contest. Giants and McGraw face pressure as New York’s pennant chase fuels a possible city series.
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Hemphill
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Ienry
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Blair
Connor
Schaefer
Caldwell
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Hackenschmidt Details Defeat and Injury After Match
George Hackenschmidt, defeated Russian wrestler, explains going into the ring against better judgment to protect backers. He recounts severe knee injury worsened by Gotch, describes repeated blows, a swollen knee, and his offer to rematch for $5,000 if Gotch beats him again. He confirms Curley will arrange a return bout.
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New York
George Hackenschmidt
McNafar
Gotch
Mae
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Hackenschmidt
Ford to Pitch First Start in Nationals Realm
Russell Ford, longtime reliever turned starter, will make his first start in Washington today against Dixie Walker of the Nationals. Ford, among the year’s top pitchers with 19 wins and 7 losses, was named by Manager Chase. He has been chosen by McAleer as an all star, contingent on a Giants title. In the previous game, Ford entered in the eighth with bases loaded and retired the side, then faced Walker on the first pitch ever thrown to a batter at the Washington ball grounds.
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Athletics Gain Lead in Pennant Race 6–1 Victory
The champion Athletics beat Boston 6 to 1, widening their lead in the American League race as Detroit rested. Philadelphia squandered scoring chances with foolish base running, five outs at the plate and three runners caught off bases. Coombs and Pape were batted freely, Pape's wildness costly, but Coombs kept hits scattered. Speakers, Lord, Collins and Baker drove in runs, with Gardner netting a three-base hit. Time about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
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Browns Rally Falls Short in Cleveland Nine Victory
Cleveland defeats St Louis 9 to 6 as Hawk relieves Curry past the fourth inning and earns the win. Kritchell and Wallace exit injured while St Louis rallies in the ninth but falls just short, leaving two men aboard. Olson Jackson Lajoie Birmingham and Shotton lead Cleveland with key hits and runs batted in.
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Messia, Mullin and Evans
New Rule Shields Clubs Over Death of Drafted Players
The national commission announced a rule protecting clubs from costs when a drafted player dies or is permanently incapacitated before reporting. It states the first party must return all consideration and absolve the second party from unpaid obligations. Also noted were player movements: Manush to Cleveland potential draft. Wilie to Waco with St Louis option. Karger to join St Paul. and a world championship sculling race won by Ed Durnan over Hackett in Ontario.
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United States
Canada
Cubs Beat Reds Twice As Schulte Stars In Chicago Sweep
Frank Schulte drove in the decisive runs in the eighth inning of the second game while delivering his 21st homer in the opener as the Cubs defeated Cincinnati twice at Chicago. Reulbach won the first game with four hits allowed. Gaspar covered six innings in relief. In the nightcap Schulte again produced the go ahead hit as Chicago pulled within six games of the league leaders Brooklyn and New York.
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Pirates Shut Out St. Louis 5-0 In Final Series Opener
Pittsburgh pitchers held St Louis to three scattered hits as Hendrix allowed only three. Leach drove a grand slam fielding error into center in the ninth with bases loaded. Final score Pittsburgh 5, St Louis 0.
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Carey
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Smith
Yale Golfers Triumph Over Harvard 9-0 in Final Intercollegiate Match
Yale routs Harvard 9 to 0 in the final intercollegiate golf championship match at Short Hills New Jersey. Estabrook and McNeil won the 4 ball 2 up on Gardner and Dunlap while Gardner led Yale in singles winning 6 up 4 to play. Minnesota and Johns Hopkins admitted to association joining Yale Harvard Penn Princeton Cornell Columbia Hobart Williams Haverford.
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George Stanley
T. F. Clarke
C. M. Amory
Albert Seckel
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University of Minnesota
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Columbia
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Haverford
Minnesota
Minor league games wrap across leagues with rain and darkness notes
Eastern League results include Providence 6 Providence Newark 6 ending after ten due to darkness, Jersey City 1 Baltimore 0, Montreal 2 Buffalo 1, Toronto 0 Rochester 10 with second game postponed by rain. New York State League games delayed or shorted by wet grounds, Elmira 8 Syracuse 6, Syracuse 1 Elmira 0, Wilkes Barre 3 Albury 4, Brantton Girenton 4 Troy 4 after tenth. American Association games unsettled by rain with Louisville and Columbus. St Paul 6 Kansas City 1. Minneapolis 4 Milwaukee 3. Indianapolis 9 Toledo 6. South Atlantic League: Macon 2 Columbus 0. Jacksonville 4 Albany 1. Savannah-Columbia postponed by rain. Southern League: Birmingham 6 New Orleans 0. Chattanooga 2 Atlanta 0.
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Phillies Capture Two In Boston Twinbill
Boston drops Game 1 13 to 5 as Philadelphia bats explode. Alexander silenced the Red Sox in Game 2, allowing only a single in a 1 to 0 win and nearly a no hitter. Paskett drove in runs, Lobert stole second, and Gowdy and Donlin were ejected for arguing.
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Armstrong Beats Gates In Intercollegiate Tennis Semis
J. J. Armstrong of Minnesota advanced to the semifinal by defeating R. C. Gates of Yale at Merlon Cricket Club. His subsequent foe will be E. M. Whitney of Harvard. Yale claimed both other semifinal spots as Harvard fell to Yale. At the association meeting Alrick H. Man of Yale was elected president with Wendell S. Kuhn as vice president and G. A. Shaw McKean of Harvard as secretary and treasurer.
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Merlon Cricket Club
R. C. Gates
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Alrick H. Man
Wendell S. Kuhn
Princeton
G. A. Shaw McKean
Atlanta Eyes 1912 South Atlantic League Club
A. L. Special reports Atlanta would host a South Atlantic League team in 1912 if the Southern League sanctions transferring the Charleston or Augusta franchise. President W. R. Joyner notes Atlanta owners’ stance as pivotal, possibly allowing two teams to share a park to avoid gate conflicts. Lincoln 2 Denver 0. Denver 3 Pueblo 2. Omaha 3 Des Moines 1.
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