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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1907
Page
40
A noisy column by 3 Ed Grillo reviews recent baseball and football chatter, naming Marly Morgan and Wallace Clem and weaving through game notes, standings, and speculative remarks. The piece hints at a London of opinions and season prospects, with scattered scores like Chicago Brooklyn and Philadelphia slotted amid conjecture and controversy.
Prognostication from Hughey Jennings claims Detroit will win the American League pennant by exactly two games with a bold forecast. The column cites players and teams, notes fan reactions in Atlanta, mentions Grifth and Latjole, and references Tim Hurst as a potential American League umpire for world series play.
Washington veterans and rookies toppled the Cantillons 12 to 7 at American League Park. Gehring homered, Delehanty and Williams each had four hits, and Washington batted through the order with five runs across in the eighth.
Philadelphia and Boston split a two game set with the first game 6 to 2 won by the visitors and the second tied 3 to 3 after thirteen innings Bouton pitched thirteen innings to a draw in the second contest while both teams produced late scoring chances and a lengthy pitchers duel dominated the action with multiple players named in the box score.
Potomac and Twining Athletic Clubs battled to a 4-4 tie after nine innings in a pitchers duel between McLarney and Ruportue. The game featured two runs apiece in the opening, tense frames, with notable plays including a double by McLarner and a stolen base by Sullivan. Umpire Mr Carter called the effort at hour and a half as players from the Marylebone Cricket Club arrived tonight from Liverpool aboard the Lucania to begin a series across the United States led by captain Hecketh Pritchard.
Chicago Cubs win behind Powell pitching and sharp defense in a listless contest while Georgetown University football coach Edward Fitzgerald discusses schedule plans and two more games likely before next week. Cincinnati game details and mentions of local officials and managers appear in scattered reports.
Secretary J F L Far of the national baseball commission faced questions about Pitcher Paige who had helped Denver, amid claims he was bound to Denver and ineligible to play for Virginia. Officials ruled Paige must be excused from Virginia League duties, sustaining authority over the dispute and honoring league contracts.
Lynchburg swept a double header from the Colts with a 2-1 loss in the opener and a 6-2 win in the nightcap. Anthony Witt delivered a three-run rally in the late innings of game two as Richmond and Danville also posted results in regional action.
A sharp display of men’s fall suits and topcoats follows a note to store Cloves at 9 P M. Garments are described as made under stringent rules ensuring high quality and correct fashioning with selections from exclusive sources and top mills in Europe and America. The paragraph highlights fabrics, trims, textures, patterns, and color effects in a superb assemblage.
Trinity beat Bethany 7 to 2 at National Park after a slow, error‑prone game. Birch held Bethany to three hits while memorable defensive plays and a key three‑base walk by Letty helped Trinity pull away in the fourth. Darkness ended the affair after mixed fielding and injuries, with Birch and Trinity’s Mattu pitching shaping the outcome.
The Marblehead defeats Spanish and American rivals in a var wind race from the clubhouse balcony in San Sebastian Spain on September 1. King Alfonso, fully recovered from nose surgery, watched with officials and yacht crews including Giralda and Prtacesa de Las Asturias. A royal-guest banquet followed as Count De Alacer Salazar and the American minister attended with numerous dignitaries.
Our Standard Is Higher Than Ever and Parker Bridget & Co present finest custom tailoring. Regular patrons will appreciate the splendid examples of sartorial merit and those new to the house will see why Parker Bridget stands for the highest expression of style. The house maintains leadership and growing prestige season after season.
Detroit won the first game by exploiting Mullin in the opening inning while Cleveland faced policing delays as efforts to stall five innings persisted. Joss struggled early and Donovan worked for Detroit as Cleveland faded. final scoring reflected Detroit’s commanding lead and resilience under chaotic, riot-like interruptions.
Des Moines fell 2 to 0 to Omaha in the second game after winning the opener 6 to 5, securing the Western League title. The Des Moines club had held the pennant for two years before losing this decisive series.
New York defeated Brooklyn 4 to 0 in a brisk Ercors lens game. Giant hurler Mathewson struck out ten, dominating Donovan’s lineup. Offense featured several late advances and sacrifice plays, with Devin and Batch contributing early and late baserunning to seal the win.
Pittsburg pitcher Maddox makes his PCM League debut against St Louis, striking out eleven in a 6 6 game. Despite four straight hits in one inning, Pittsburg built a commanding lead as Fromme and Smalley contributed strong hits and Maddox impressed in his first appearance for the club.
Sue Hae gained a lead after winning the second race in the series for Classes P and Q aboard Sue. Capsicum won the King Edward Cup race as Reginald Regina trails. A north-northeast breeze and smooth seas favored long runs while the next race could decide cup ownership.
Petersburg Virginia wins the first game of the series against the United States army team at Kenilworth Park. A large crowd witnessed the opener as the Petersburg club defeated its opponent with a solid overall performance.
The Bachelors Lawn Tennis Club and Le Droit Park Tennis Club meet on the Bachelors Court in M Street between Connecticut Avenue and 17th Street at 2 pm. Each club fields six players in singles and three doubles matches. each match earns one point and the club with more points wins.
The fifth annual open lawn tennis tournament for the championship of Maryland at the Baltimore Country Club reports third round singles completed with Crivten versus Leonard remaining for tomorrow. Doubles second round finished and one match in the finals played. Notable results include Cemabelt beating 4Aohare 6 1B, Egger 6-4 6-3, Dordap 8, Colston and Colston defeating Dewhuree and C Colston, Got 2, Seater and Chagonefeated Brooke, Nites and Colalente beating Denbarst and Colelon 9 3.
The Gurley Athletic Club held its annual meet to decide the class all round championship with events including sprints, distance runs, high jump, broad jump and shot put. Wondy C E Smith led with 71 points, Charles A King second with 20, and F H H Young third with 17. The next meeting will include the annual election of officers.
Nassau County supervisors reject the Vanderbilt Cup route, offering a thirty mile alternative for the October 16 stock car race. A committee including an Automotive Club of America member will set race conditions after inspection.
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