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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1907
Page
14
Sporting note reviews the season's unfolding baseball talk with references to Morgane and Morgan, discussing team form, player matchups, and the struggle for toeholds in trades and records. It cites results and standings around Chicago Brooklyn and New York, plus upcoming games and implied stakes for the season.
Baseball briefs discuss Hughey Jennings predicting the Detroit Tigers will win the American League pennant by two games. The column jokes about his confidence, mentions Atlanta fans, Grifth men, and references to liners about pitchers Altrock and Walsh, with broader notes on teams and managers.
Cantillons stumble as Washington veterans and youth dominate at American League Park. Gehring homers in the eighth, Delehanty and Williams each collect four hits, while Delahaynty and Milan drive scores. Washingtons erupt for five runs in the eighth to seal a lopsided 12 to 1 victory over New York.
In Philadelphia and Boston today the Phillies split a twin bill. The first game saw a 6 to 2 victory for the visitors after a strong outing by starting pitcher while the second game ended in a 3 to 3 tie after thirteen innings.
Twining Athletic Club and Potomac battle to a four four deadlock after nine innings in a pitchers duel between McLarne y and Ruppertue. Errors, steals, and miscues dot a tense contest as darkness ends play and two clubs share honors.
Chicago defeated Cincinnati in a listless contest as Powell pitched well and the defense excelled. The game featured Georgetown University football chatter and manager E. Fitzgerald comments on a forthcoming schedule with two more dates expected before next week.
Secretary J F L Far of the national baseball commission is urged to rule on Pitcher Paige amid claims he was ineligible to play for the Virginia League team after hed four games for Denver. Officials including Bradley and Grim argue Paige remained under contract with Denver, while Lee and others defend his eligibility, with a decision pending.
Lynchburg swept both games in a doubleheader at Richmond. In the first game a wild throw allowed Lynchburg to plate the lone run. Tied score late, Anthony Wit hit a three-run double to win the second game as Lynchburg clinched the series. Meanwhile Roanoke and Portsmouth played to a darkness-shortened tie. Danville defeated Portsmouth 6 to 2 as Vallard struggled.
A sales note describes a selection of men’s fall suits and topcoats offered under strict quality standards. It emphasizes exclusive cloths and trims from top mills in Europe and America, and promises expertly crafted garments reflecting correct fashioning and high excellence.
Trinity defeated Bethany 7 to 2 in a slow, error‑streaked game at National Park. Birch yielded three hits while Wooden provided limited support. Letty drew three walks in the fourth inning to spark Trinity. Lathe and Zannell contributed key plays as Trinity pulled away in the fourth, with Bethany’s faint comeback thwarted by timely Trinity defense and errors.
The Marblehead defeated both Spanish and American rivals in a harbor race at San Sebastian on September 1. King Alfonso watched from the clubhouse balcony as the royal yacht Giralda and several American boats competed for a cup donated by Cercle Nautique. A banquet followed with Count de Alacer Salazar presiding, as many dignitaries and American ministers attended.
Parker Bridget & Co proclaims higher standards in tailoring as it invites regular patrons and newcomers to view its latest creations. The firm promises superior sartorial merit, noting continued leadership, growing prestige, and expanding business from season to season.
Detroit won the first game amid a chaotic scene as Cleveland players protested aims to limit innings. Mullin faced pressure early while Donovan and Thielman battled. Hit bursts and aggressive baserunning sparked delays of the middle innings, with both teams tallying runs and errors as the Detroit lineup surged ahead.
Des Moines fell 2 to 0 in the decisive second game after winning the opener 6 to 5. Omaha clinched the Western League title, ending Des Moines two year hold on the championship.
New York defeated Brooklyn 9 to 1 in a mound duel as Christy Mathewson struck out ten. The Giants piled hits behind Mathewson with Devin and Batch among the run producers and Bromoman and Lewin contributing. Broadly the game featured strong pitching, decisive New York offense, and a one sided early finish.
Wick Maddox, drafted by Pittsburg, hurled strongly for Pittsburg in a Central League game against St Louis. He struck out eleven, allowed few hits, and Pittsburg built a commanding lead with timely hitting. Fromme pitched for St Louis, Pittsburg offense produced runs including a 9th inning surge.
Sue Hae won the second race in the Roosevelt Cup and the King Edward Cup series, creating an insurmountable lead over Regina. Capsicum won the second race as well on a five mile course with a north-northeast breeze as sailors faced headwinds and smooth seas. The third race may be abandoned and the President Cup awarded to Sue if the standings hold.
Special to The Waahaaten Boat reports Petersburg Virginia won the first game of a series against a United States army team at Kenilworth Park. A large crowd witnessed the contest. Local details list teams from Minneapolis and Milwaukee in attendance with scattered scores.
The Bachelors Lawn Tennis Club meets Le Droit Park Tennis Club on the Bachelors Court in M Street between Connecticut Avenue and 17th Street at 2 pm. Six players from each club will compete in singles and doubles. each match earns a point and the club with more points wins.
Reports from the fifth annual Maryland Open at Baltimore Country Club show the third round of singles completed except for a Crivten Leonard match to be played tomorrow. Doubles second round finished and one final match contested with several doubles results recorded including Colston, Dewhuree, Chagone, Tarver and Leonard among the winners.
The Gurley Athletic Club staged its annual meet at Van Nese Park to crown the class inter-event champion. Events included sprints, distance races, jumping, and shot put with points for places determining the winner. Wondy C E Smith led with 71 points, followed by Charles A King with 20 and F H H Young with 17. The next meeting Tuesday will include the annual election of officers.
Nassau County supervisors refuse use of the Vanderbilt Cup route for a 900 mile stock car race on October 16. A new thirty mile route is proposed, to be inspected and approved by a committee of experts with an Automobile Club of America representative as chair.
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