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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1909
Page
46
Walker and McCarry of McKeesport anchor a shaky start as visitors reach early, with ten runs in the first innings. Pound delivers, while the defense falters and McKeesport players stage a late rally amid the confusion.
In the American Association action, multiple games featured varied outcomes. Notable results include Columbus beating Brembies, Providence hosting a 4-1 win for Baltimore, and Montrest defeating Hentrenly 35 to 1 in a high scoring affair.
A loosely played contest yesterday saw Internationales and Kanun struggle with wild pitching and errant defense. Jo Walker, a rising pitcher from Zanesville, emerged as the standout for the locals, holding off a late charge as the visitors scored their only run. Walker's improving control and speed delivered a solid opening win for the home club.
A damaged clipping records a notice mentioning a person named Walker Halle Dixie in Birmingham Alabama with age details obscured. The fragment references a warning or designation in a local context, mentioning months and nearby places but lacks complete data for full understanding.
The report highlights Rhotten’s rising role as Browns center fielder and Hartnell’s hot bat, with strong fielding from Shotten and Unglaub's base running. Peculiar sun-spot mishaps and close plays at the plate pepper the game, while Hartzell’s ninth inning single boosts spirits as Erle’s trial pitcher Foreran joins later for consideration.
Hats in prismatic shades linger as a lively display in the Gur Hat Department. The ad teases a lineup of mod styles named Omnér and Perget in pearl gray Laurel and brownie, inviting shoppers to pick with ease and pocket in mind.
Prices, two dollars and four dollars short, but other positions will be filled by players who show up in the spring. It is hardly believed that trades will be pulled this fall or winter as the club is not likely to receive value for what it is willing to give. An opportunity may prevent itself if the team remains ready to move.
In Pittsburg on Sept 17 Brooklyn fell to the Pirates by a 3 to 0 score. The nine hits included seven for extra bases, with two baggers and a home run. Wheat of Brooklyn made two spectacular catches. Gallery and colleagues showed strong batting while Pittsburg’s Will Have Best Men in South Against Him lists Smithson, Fiphinstone, Fahey, and Hildebrand among the lineup.
New York defeated Chicago 4 to 1 as Wilis kept the locals scoreless until the ninth inning before leaving with bases loaded. Crandall relieved, allowing only one run. Chicago struggled at times as the defense faltered and pitching steadied late.
Sporting commentary discusses Detroit Tigers and Pittsburgh Pirates as the vital contenders for the World Series. It notes Detroit’s slim edge in National League pennant races, the Tigers’ tough remaining schedule, and issues around key players and management decisions affecting the outcome.
Philadelphia pelted Cobb for a burst of runs in the third and fourth, building a lead as Bush, Crawford and McIntyre produced key hits. The Pirates rallied with late scoring, but Cobb and the Philadelphia defense held on for a 6 3 victory. Barry, Delehanty, and Krause contributed in the late frames as momentum shifted with timely plays.
New York beat Cleveland 10 to 0 with Doyle holding the visitors to three singles and a double. The game lasted about three hours as New York seized control early and piled up runs, with standout hitting and solid defense throughout.
Thireetown Prep will begin drills at 2 30 this afternoon on the varsity field. Only Capt Herwin Connelly Langyoul and Murphy return from last year’s squad, with Murray of Varsity expected soon. Capt Kerwin seeks Charley Cox as coach and a game with Baltimore City College is arranged. Episcopal High School of Alexandria possible opponent. two rivals met last year 6 to 0.
Virginia football began practice at Lambeth field with over 40 players. Four squads formed under Neff Randolph Crawford and Bowen. Last year’s players Ceci Stanton Geyer Bowen Coffee returned. Coffee praised. Dovell Fever kept him out last season while Murphy and Yancey were sidelined.
Special to The Washington Post reports San Francisco promoter Coffreth warned that if top heavyweight Hedebel fails to arrive by next Tuesday night or Wednesday, he would cancel the Hedebel’s fight with Jack Johnson. The notice caused a stir as Ketebel Britt and others awaited confirmation of a planned October bout.
The Washington City YMCA Basketball League plans a divided circuit with four quintets per sector. Thirteen applications for membership are on file for the three sections, with more expected after the next meeting. Four teams from section two and coach Badger will select next week, with Peck Chapel and others in section B also involved.
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