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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1910
Page
15
Promoter Fletcher backs a plan for a new major league while Detroit contemplates Cuban series, and the Nationals strive to finish fifth as Washington fans witness top flight baseball amid shifting leagues and management controversy.
In Toledo a veteran group plans retirement as young prospects from the Southern Michigan League gain attention. Pitcher James, a promising recruit, is touted to outpace peers like King Cole, while Valtoive and Kalamazoo's rise fuel a shift. Armour backs the new generation, anticipating star potential and possible rest for veterans to showcase fresh ability.
The National Baseball Commission rules the Detroit American League club may draft player David Skeels from the Western Canada League. The WCL is held liable for Skeels salary from August 3 to 22 while he plays for the league. The rule amendment requires major league clubs to provide transportation for released players, with minor leagues reimbursing the majors for travel costs.
Richmond September 8 Jake Wells has tendered his resignation as president of the Virginia State Baseball League A league directors meeting is likely in about two weeks to select a successor or appoint a committee Ceiling Falls on Billiard Players in Newark Nearly 50 billiard players sought shelter under tables as a ceiling section collapsed injuring several slightly but with no serious casualties reported
Washington Nationals lost to New York 8 to 2 as errors and weak batting doomed them. Walker started poorly and was lifted for Ressling who pitched well after a rough first inning. Warhop dominated the Nationals, while Chase and Austin led New York with seven hits and ten bases, sealing the victory.
Washington hosts a pivotal road swing as the Nationals, tied for fifth, aim to gain on Cleveland and New York. The recap notes a tense game with Elberfeld and Unglaub keying late rallies, a disputed plate call, and Reisling’s misplayed ball but eventual scoring plays shaping the final line between Washington and New York.
A chaotic game log notes the Nationals facing Philadelphia with 3 PM start, mentions pitchers Gray or Groom likely to throw, Ford or another recent acquisition used, Bryant reported at park, and Warhop cited as tough on a lead. Gessler, Milan, and Austin produce hits. umpire Connelly leaves, Colnsloner handles last innings, and several fielding miscues shape the tense matchup.
Cleveland defeats Detroit 7 to 4 as pitcher Kaler falters late. Harkness relieved with runners aboard, Crawford and O’Leary out on flies. Scoring highlights include Lajoie and Stovall driving runs, with errors and timely hits shaping the comeback.
Special to The Washington Post Philadelphia pitcher Krause returned to the mound after a long absence to face Boston lefty Karger in a 3 to 2 Athletics victory. Krause pitched well despite heavy hitting, excelling in late innings as 12 Red Sox were retired by strikeouts. Key moments included two base hits by Speaker and Lewis, with Krause earning the win and Karger taking the loss.
In St Louis on Sept 8 the Browns and Sox split a twixt. Chicago won 1–0 in game one then lost 4–1 in game two. Olmstead allowed a single scratch hit in the first contest while hitters minimized.
John E. Bruce, secretary of the national commission and stockholder in the St. Louis American League club, tonight denied rumors of the Browns sale. He said there was no truth or any transaction behind such reports. Robert L. Hedges owns St. Louis and plans another season in the game.
Chicago defeats Cincinnati 6 to 2 as Evers, Sheckard, Hofman, and Steinfeldt pace offense. Reulbach allowed 3 earned runs over 8 innings while Benton gave up 6 runs in 7. Key hits by Kling and Schulte aided the Cubs. Stolen bases by Paskert and Bescher noted. two double plays inning noted. umpires Mesers, Stone, and Eason called the game in 1 hour 45 minutes.
Yesterday's results show Chicago and Philadelphia leading with scores noted for Boston St. Louis New York and Brooklyn. Today Boston faces New York and Brooklyn plays Philadelphia as standings and matchups are listed.
Philadelphia hitters pounded the ball to rout Brooklyn as Culp closed with a clean inning. Davidson and Magee led the offense with four hits apiece, while Daubert Bates and Doolan chipped in multi run efforts. Brooklyn struggled on the mound as Moore and Stulp yielded the bulk of Philadelphia’s offense.
Dr Robert Gillman says Ty Cobb is being treated for cyclitis of the right eye a serious inflammation affecting binocular vision. Rest of the optic is advised with a several days out of the game and a return potential near Monday if needed.
The Cardinals beat the Pirates in Pittsburgh for the first time this season aided by Harmon’s strong pitching and errorless fielding support. Ferry started for Pittsburgh and impressed. the Cardinals capitalized on timely hitting with Huggins and Konetchy among the run producers.
New York and Boston tied 1 to 1 when darkness halted play in the tenth inning. Umpire Klein ejected Giants manager McGraw and his aide Kane, and Boston manager Lake and third baseman Herzog. Becker and Beck had two base hits for Boston. Wright, Murray, and Sweeney contributed for New York as the game ended after 1 hour 48 minutes.
Southeast league reports Asheville 5 Johnson City 2 Morristown 5 Gaderer 0 Knoxville 0 Eastern league Rochester 4 3 Buffalo Trioto 9 3 Syracuse Elmira 3 3 Binghamton 4 0 Wilkes Barre Scranton 3 2 Louisville Columbus 0 Kansas City 6 Milwaukee 0 Toledo 4 Chattanooga rain Atlanta 2 Richmond 9 Petersburg 2 Lyceburg 6 Daailie 2 Geers praised as premier trotting jockey of all time. feature on his driving style and legacy in the sport.
For twenty years the trainer has practiced falling back at the start and then driving his horse hard in the last quarter mile to win by a head or neck. He lets rivals bear the wind while his horse gains speed, a tactic Geers reportedly mastered, gaining four or five seconds per mile.
Summary of multiple late season results across leagues with scattered scores and tied outcomes. New Bedford Lowell Haverhill Brockton Worcester Lawrence and other city matchups show wins losses and ceasing play at seventh inning agreements.
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