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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1909
Page
16
Sporting Comment by J Ed Grillo argues that many baseball rules are misread or inconsistently applied. He notes that umpires often judge base runner actions differently and that officials rarely penalize slight deviations, leading to disputes about fair play and managerial decisions amid team performance concerns.
The Wisconsin baseball squad arrived in Tokyo after sailing from Beaitie three weeks ago to meet Japanese college clubs including the Imperial University team in friendly games. The trip aims to strengthen ties and showcase American college baseball abroad.
Chicago was defeated 2 to 1 as New York pitchers Mathewson and Brown held the Cubs to limited hits. Doyle started a two-base hit and Murray and Devlin drove in two runs for the Mets while Tinker and Archer provided Chicago’s lone score. The game lasted about one hour and three minutes with observers Steere and Riggleton noted.
Cincinnati suffered costly fielding miscues and a late inning brawl with fans, as Downey's eighth inning wild throw sparked trouble. Millers stole home as key moment while Becher, Cantwell, Leach and Wagner contributed in a rough meeting against Pittsburgh with several substitutions and sac plays noted.
In a tense game Chicago defeated Boston 7 to 5. Ed Walsh saved the late rally by striking out Stall with two on and one out in the ninth after Ardlanes and Matthews were hit hard. Numerous hits and fielding miscues punctuated the contest, with Stahl and Cole delivering key three-base and home runs, while White and Burne started and finished on the mound for their teams.
New York defeated Cleveland 2 to 1 as Lake held the visitors to two singles and fanned eight. An error by Tie Meyers, late of Altoona, at first base for New York, saved Cleveland from a shutout. Austin and Stovall contributed on offense as New York split the series in a tightly played contest.
The Milwaukee Grand Western Circuit at the State Fair saw most events decided in straight heats. Foca K won the Merchant and Manufacturers $5,000 purse in the 238 pace. Gansrel Hi led the 2.10 trot. RF. D. and Kenyon captured the 200 pace and 2.1 trot. Mary K and W. D. Esch ran a heat apace. Minor Heir did not beat the unpaced record, track fast.
Board decision favors Cantillon after review of talent and conditions. Prospects include promoting young players, trimming underperforming veterans, and delaying a formal change until the club’s Monday meeting. Cantillon denies prior knowledge of the choice as discussions focus on shaping the squad for the coming spring.
In a rain disrupted twin bill, Washington beats St Louis 100 to 4 in the first game while St Louis rebound in the second to claim a 4 to 2 victory. Relsting pitched a perfect game in the opener and received strong support from his infield and outfield to hold off a late St Louis push.
In a tense game the Tigers surrender a three-run rally with two singles and a running error. Mighty Stugger is out on a grounder as Summers outduels Plank. Crawford exits after a grounder as Cobb falls behind Plants.
Philadelphia defeated Detroit 2 to 1 in a tense AL pennant series opener. Nearly 29,000 watched as Ty Cobb faced security amid postwar tensions. Plank and Summers pitched, Moriarty and Murphy starred defensively, and Detroit’s late threats were quelled by smart strategy and errors.
Rain drenches the field as Gilligan from Vancouver outpitches Bob Groom in a seven inning game that saw the Browns rally in the fourth to seize a lead and hold on. Key moments include Unglaub stealing second and a successful double steal, with Hartzell driving in runs and Wallace contributing in the late innings.
In Boston Philadelphia New York and Washington games linked to yesterday's results and attendance figures. The National League matchups included Cincinnati and Chicago with Associated season context.
Batted for Street in the ninth, St Louis 3, Washington 7. Hit by pitch and errors fueled the late rally as Gilligan and Garnler delivered for the St Louis club, with Mesereau Evans and Dineen umpiring. Time of game hour and 49 minutes.
Charley Street earned a monetary bonus after catching the season's first game in Boston. The piece notes his rare participation in many games, mentions upcoming rest, and references teammates Slattery and Hardy. It also covers new Nationals pitchers Walker and Foreman arriving, Cantillon’s remarks, and McAteer’s stance on St Louis leadership.
The Ketchel Langford boxing bout in New York was canceled by Fairmont Club directors after Gov Hughes pressed DA Jerome and Sheriff Foley to enforce the law against gambling and minors at the venue. The move signals broader stripping of boxing events as Longacre and other rings canceled scheduled fights. Ketchel and Langford expressed regret while Ketchel prepared to depart for a later ring date with Johnson looming.
Harness events were postponed at noon with two hundred Washingtonans present for a free-for-all in which three National Capital horses were to start. The carded race is listed for tomorrow and three running events took place this afternoon including a two mile steeplechase where several riders fell and one suffered a broken collarbone. Berse time won the steeplechase in 52 1-2 seconds. other races saw Jennie Wella and Oconeechee place second as Margaret faltered. Glorious Heist won the mile dash with Ledy Gay Spanker second and Hen B third.
Lee C Carey, fast Naval Academy sprinter and top college runner, announces he will try for the navy team this season. He has repeatedly run the 100 yard dash in 9.46 seconds and holds a 22- yard dash record of 7.1345. He played substitute end last year and is noted for exceptional speed and build for a back, with expectations of becoming a star behind the line.
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