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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1909
Page
46
Sporting Comment discusses how rigid rule language breeds disputes in baseball. It argues umpires interpret rules variably, cites pass balls and wild pitches, and stresses managers must adapt with strong pitching and smart play to succeed.
The University of Wisconsin baseball team arrived in Tokyo after a three week Orient tour and will play exhibitions with Japanese college clubs including the Imperial University team in Tokyo. In golf, the Intercollegiate championship at Apawamis whittled 28 contestants to 16, pairing players for late rounds as Harvard Princeton Dartmouth Pennsylvania advance. Richmond League borrows Fredericksburg club for a series in Fredericksburg on Sept 18, with games planned Monday and Tuesday.
President Taft attended the Chicago game as New York defeated Chicago 2 to 1. Mathewson and Brown pitched well for New York, while Doyle and Murray produced key hits. Chicago’s lone run came on Tinker’s two-bagger and Archer’s single.
Poor fielding and a wild throw sparked trouble in the eighth inning as Cincinnati clashed with spectators after a Downey miscue. Millers steal of home highlighted the game, with Becher, Lis, and others contributing in a chaotic, defensively charged matchup.
In a tense nine inning finish Boston Semty faced Chicago in a high scoring game. Ed Walsh pitched the ninth inning to preserve a Chicago victory after Ardlanes and Matthews were hit hard and two visitors were driven out. Walsh induced an infield out with one out and two on to end the game as Chicago edged Boston 7 to 5.
New York beat Cleveland 2 to 1 as Lake allowed only two singles and fanned eight. An error by Tie Meyer at first base helped prevent a shutout for Cleveland. Key hits came from Austin and Stovall, with New York capitalizing on timely plays to secure the win.
Milwaukee September 16 Great Western Circuit at the State fair produced straight heats in all but one race. Foca K captured the Merchanty and Manufacturers $5,000 purse in the 238 pace. Gansrel Hi won the 2.10 trot, RF. D. and Kenyon took 200 pace and 2 i1 trot. Mary K and W.D. Esch ran an unfinished 2 pace heat. Minor Heir failed to lower the unpaced record. Track fast. Also a Winchester semipro vs Richmond State League game ended 1-0 after seven innings due to rain.
The local club board informal vote keeps Joe Cantillon as manager, citing his young talent pool and policy against changes for change's sake. Cantillon refused comment while a formal decision is expected at Monday’s meeting alongside potential retirements and player sales to retool the roster.
In a rain affected twin bill, Washington defeats St Louis in game one while St Louis salvage a 4 2 victory in game two. Relating pitched a rare perfect game with steady support from his infielders as the locals built a comfortable lead before clinching late. Second game saw tough defense and timely hitting by Conroy Milan Unglaub and Lelivelt to secure the win for St Louis.
In a tense game the Tigers suffer a loss as Cobb is out with three runners aboard after two singles and a fielder's choice. Summers and Plank duel on the mound with Summers getting the better of Plank while Crawford exits on a grounder.
Philadelphia defeated Detroit 2 to 1 in a tense early pennant series game watched by about 29,000 fans. Ty Cobb faced police protection after threats, and Plank battled Summers in a pitchers duel as Philadelphia pulled within 22 points of Detroit in the standings with only three games left to tie for first.
In a rain soaked game Gilligan from Vancouver outpitched Bob Groom as the Browns rallied to a 4 2 victory. The locals led early but errors and delayed handling of a wet ball shaped the late rally with Hartzell and Wallace keying a two run eighth inning.
Baseball box scores note yesterday's attendance for the American League games in Boston Philadelphia New York and Washington and the National League games in Cincinnati Chicago with no further details on scorers or outcomes.
Unclear OCR recounts a baseball game between St Louis and Washington. Mentions Abrees, Conray Zo, Milan, Teele, McBride, Slattery, Groom, Street, Tonas, and Garnler. Notes hits, players, and an apparent late innings batting substitution. time of game listed as one hour and 49 minutes.
Charley Street earned a bonus after catching the season's first game in Boston. He will be used sparingly for the balance of the season as Slattery and Hardy handle most duties. New Nationals pitchers Walker and Foreman joined the squad, Walker impressing with size and form and Foreman arriving from Erie. McAteer contemplates leaving St Louis, while Dineen impressed as an umpire in his local debut. Gilligan showed promise for St Louis with solid initial work and improvement as the game progressed.
The Ketchel Langford boxing bout in New York was cancelled after Gov. Hughes urged enforcement of the law against prize fighting. Longacre and Fairmont events were also called off, signaling stricter compliance and possible end to big fights in the city. Ketchel left for a Johnson bout recovery and expressed regret, while managers debated holding future events.
Harness events in Washington were postponed at noon today with two hundred spectators present to watch a free-for-all where three National Capital horses were to start. The carded race moves to tomorrow as three running events were completed this afternoon. a two mile steeplechase yielded excitement with four starters and several falls. Berse time won the steeple at 52% 1-2 with other races led by Jennie Wella and Oconeechee in the earlier heat and Glorious Heist taking the mile dash ahead of Ledy Gay Spanker and Hen B.
Lee C Carey, fastest Naval Academy sprinter, announces he will try for the Navy track squad this season. He has clocked 9.46 seconds in the 100 yards and holds a 7.1345 in the 22? yards. He played substitute end last year and is noted for speed and build, expected to star as a back behind the line.
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