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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1911
Page
13
The Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Giants figure prominently as fixtures near term shifts in the National League schedule. Delays loom over games with Cincinnati and Chicago, while key matchups against the Cubs and Dodgers shape the pennant race.
In St Louis on December 12 Roger Bresnahan agreed to a three year manager contract with the St Louis club. The deal was arranged by owner Mrs Ida Hathaway Britton of Cleveland. The salary is not disclosed and Bresnahan will serve through the end of the current season.
American League results show Washington defeating Cleveland 3 to 1, Philadelphia beating St. Louis 2 to 0, and Detroit and New York with linked outcomes. No games today are scheduled.
Des Moines news reports former Western League magnate Robert O Callaghan arrested on gambling charges tied to bets on a recent wrestling event. The case stems from bettors’ dissatisfaction over stake refunds after a Chicago referee nullified bets. In Chicago, 75 subpoenas issued for witnesses in a civil service probe into police involvement with a Labor Day wrestling event and related gambling near the baseball park.
Boston drives a late rally to beat Washington 4 3 as Milan homers and Street works a key double play. Both pitchers Hughes and Carlstrom excel, with Williams, Gardner and Yerkes contributing big hits in a tightly played season finale.
Milan, the league's top lead off batter, hit his 100th run of the season yesterday, reaching a rare milestone. The Washington star moved within reach of the century mark with a late game home run, joining a select group of hitters to achieve 100 runs in a season. His team sits among lower-scoring clubs, yet Milan's pace has kept him in the chase for the era’s elite run-makers.
New York leads with 4 in standings while Philadelphia trails by 2. Boston gains 1, Brooklyn shows a score swap. Pittsburgh records 5, Cincinnati New York at Boston. Chicago hosts Pittsburgh. Cincinnati travels to St Louis.
Boston talks focus on McAleer purchase of part of the Boston club with Gen Charles II Taylor to approve or veto. Johnson engineering the sale as McAleer arrives from Buffalo as discussions continue and a 50 50 split remains likely while McRoy may become the financial manager.
Capt Vincent Dailey announced calls for candidates to report Friday afternoon Linestock as the Georgetown football squad prepares for practice. The field was marked off and tackling dummies set, with nearly the whole team expected to be present to begin drills. Seattle date notes Innes former Chicago Americans manager has been offered the Northwestern League presidency next year and is considering the proposal.
Off day notes as Washington, Boston pounded at Fenway style. Hughes struck out nine while Engle broke the shutout with a single, a fast-paced miscue filled contest with base stealing slips and threes run lead. Gardner nabbed a steal in sixth. Speaker and Hooper contributed, while Umpire Perrine argued with Lewis over a called strike.
Hille's sixth inning home run gave Columbus a 2 1 victory over Columbia in the second game of the championship series at Columbus. The win places Columbus in the same position as if yesterday's forfeit counted, with two wins in the three-game set. The third game is set for tomorrow before travels to Columbia for a three-game rematch.
In Fairmont West Virginia the Lake Erie circuit races ran with the agricultural fair. Florence McKinney, 23, paced a mile on a half mile track in 2 12 4 but finished second. Ruth McGregor won the purse event with Wood third. Other heats featured Derby Bey and Jetters-View Elder with various placements and best times around 2 41 4 to 2 13 1/2.
Boston, Sept 18. Giants win third straight as Ames aided by errors and strong support from teammates. Mike Donlin suspended three days for arguing with the umpire after yesterday's game. Final score shows New York 61 over Boston 1 in a five inning contest with multiple miscues and notable four-base hits.
Cincinnati fell to Pittsburgh 5 to 4 in a tense contest. Adams pitched well until the seventh when Cincinnati tied it. Hendrix dominated after relief, while Boyd and Compton struggled for Cincinnati. Numerous substitutions and late scoring defined a spirited game before a lengthy seven hour, two minute finish.
Philadelphia and Brooklyn dueled in a pitchers battle led by Alexander and Harger. Philadelphia scored after two outs in the seventh on a Walhs play and hits by Alexander, Hnabe, and Lebert. Final score shows Philadelphia defeating Brooklyn 2 to 0 in a tense, low scoring game.
New York Athletics win 2 0 over Philadelphia as Lord doubles and scores in the first and ninth, Oldring sacrifice, and Thomas drives a slow roller for the run. McInnes knocks a key hit, Knight errs, Barry sac flies, and Ford is the winning pitcher with strong defense and timely hitting in a pitchers duel.
Cleveland defeats Detroit 5 to 3 as Kaler dominates. Summers exits in the fourth. Cleveland with 6 hits to Detroit's 6. Key moments include Birmingham's three-base hit and Stovall, Turner stealing bases. Pitching notes cite Summers, Works, and Kaler with nine strikeouts for Cleveland. Time 1 hour 25 minutes.
In Louis, September 13, St. Louis defeated Chicago 8 to 2 to wrap up the final series. Allison, the San Antonio recruit, pitched effectively except for two innings as St. Louis bats came through with timely hits aided by Chicago errors. St. Louis showed sharp fielding and offense with runs credited to Dougherty, Tannehill, Shotton, Austin, Hogan, Clarke and Allison.
The District of Columbia tennis championship starts September 25 at the Bach elors' courts in Woodley Park with top local talent entering. Defending champion A W Howard faces a stiff test as he defends his title, while all matches are best two of three sets except the finals, which are best three of five. Entries and fees due to secretary T Hendrick by noon on Saturday September 33.
Baseball scores fill various leagues with mixed results. Atlanta sweeps Nashville while Toronto tops Buffalo and Montreal dominates Rochester. Baltimore beat Providence, Jersey City edged Newark, and Toledo games were postponed by rain. Meanwhile, Lincolns, Topeka, Omaha and other teams posted scores as Western and Eastern circuits report action amid scattered delays. Two hunter brothers from Los Angeles, Jeffries, plan to return to Seward, Alaska, due to their mother's illness.
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