Baseball pennant race and Dygert feats recounted
The article discusses the Detroit team, pitching star Dygert, and other pitchers like Dupert and Coombs as pennant outcomes hinge on late season games. It recalls a key 1907 Athletics vs. Tigers moment, critiques late schedules, and references upcoming world series plans and national coverage.
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Eleven Innings Tie Detriot Game Inning Slugfest Ends In Darkness
A eleven inning draw in Detroit as rain and darkness halted play with the score level. Washington and Detroit combined for errors and failed hits until a late two run rally saved Washington from defeat. Debutant Somersett showed promise for Washington, while Cunningham and Ralston also impressed during the extended affair. The game ended with no winner and a doubleheader scheduled for Tuesday amid the Michigan State fair crowd.
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Detroit and Washington Tie In Marathon Detroit Game
Detroit and Washington battled through eleven innings in a tense Nationals at Detroit game. Davy Jones, Milan and Moriarty starred for Detroit while Gessler and Cunningham sparked Washington, but the contest was finally called with the score tied as Walker held Detroit hitless in three innings and both teams traded runs late.
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Minor League Scores From Across Leagues
American Association games in Indianapolis Toledo fell 3 0 while Minneapolis routed Milwaukee 10 4 and St Paul beat Kanag City 7 2 Louisville 0. Eastern League schedules unclear with two Rochester Toronto matches and Jersey City 2 Newark 1 postponed. Western League Lincoln beat Des Moines 3 1 St Joseph 2 Topeka 9 Sioux City 7 Omaha 4. Denver won 3 0 over Wichita.
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Blanding Leads Cleveland Over Philadelphia in Narrow Win
Cleveland defeats Philadelphia 8 to 7 as Texas League recruit Blanding shines with three hits and strong defense by Jackson. Lajoie collects three hits in as many trips, while Morgan starts for Philadelphia and Morgan exits after early trouble.
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Fifth Straight For Sox Tie Season Win Streak
Chicago defeats New York 1 0 to extend their unbeaten run to five games. Singles by Black and Lard, a walk, and Meloan’s RBI provide the only score. Quinn and Olmstead pitched brilliantly with solid defense behind them. Announcement: sale of Chicago infielders French and Gandil to Montreal. Time of game two hours.
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Mitchell In Fine Form As St Louis Tops Boston In Opener
St Louis defeats Boston 8 to 3 in the final series opener. Mitchell shuts down the visitors after the fourth inning and handcuffs their hits. Key plays include Wallaces, Stone and Northen contributing double plays and Wood hitting a three-base hit for Boston. Umpires Seaa and Connelly set game time at 1 hour 44 minutes.
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Phillies Beat Reds in Quick 4 2 Victory
Philadelphia defeated Cincinnati 4 to 2 in a short afternoon game. Mitchill Paskett Knabe and Bates drove in runs, Gaspar allowed two runs over six innings while Fromme worked the seventh. Other notable plays included a McLean two-base hit and a few Sacrifice hits and stolen bases.
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SENT BACK TO THE MINORS IN AL LEAGUE TRANSACTIONS
President Johnson of the American League announces a wave of releases and signings. Multiple players shift to Columbus Toledo Nashville Sacramento and other clubs. In the National League President Lynch outlines further contract actions including moves involving Chicago Pittsburg Philadelphia and Montreal impacting several players.
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College Toggery at The Campus Omar Soft Hat Sale
Campus haberdashery advertises full college apparel from headpieces to shoes. O. K. stamped PLB label signals quality for students. P.5 Haberdashery offers P. S. Suits from 10 dollars, Teck Shoes priced 3.50 to 8.00, Omar Soft Hat at 3.00, targeting campus buyers.
Baseball Scores and Standings From Yesterday and Today
Yesterday results show Washington over Chicago 9 to 4 and Detroit over New York. Philadelphia defeated Cleveland 5 to 4, Boston beat St. Louis 3 to 0. Today’s games include Washington at Detroit and Philadelphia at Cleveland with New York visiting Chicago. National League leaders include Brooklyn atop standings with 78 wins and 55 losses. New York 69 56. Philadelphia 69 07. Boston 47 98.
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Bemis Leaves Cleveland for Columbus in Roster Shuffle
Cleveland releases four players to Columbus to stay within the 40 man limit set by the national commission. Cather Bemis, catcher since 1902, plus three recruits Riley, Shotten, and Fohl, all drafted this summer, depart for the American Association club. Additional trades send Nanamaker to Boston, Graham to New Orleans, Smith to Nashville, Dale to Sacramento, Brennan and James and Slapnicka to Toledo as Cleveland trims payroll.
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Gandil and French Sold to Montreal Club
Chick Gandil first baseman and Charley French utility infielder of the White Sox were sold to the Montreal club of the Eastern League. They will depart tonight to join the club. Gandil homered in his last White Sox game. he came from the Pacific Coast League. French joined from the Boston American League club. The sale price was not disclosed.
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Three Navy Elevens Out In Practice At Annapolis
Special to The Washington Post Annapolis Md Sept 19 Football practice at the Naval Academy was on a larger scale than before this season with three elevens formed and drill directed by Head Coach Berrien and assistants Wheaton and Howard New field coach Wheaton formerly of Yale focused on heavyweights Howe and Brown each over 260 pounds as Meyer and Reinicke the regular guards last season were lost to graduation and may impact team strength
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Abbe Captures Hotel Hartman Stakes at Grand Circuit Meet
Buffalo owned pacers pace to win with The Abbe taking the Hotel Hartman 45000 stakes from Evelyn W. and other rivals. General H. wins the 2:10 trot as Ora Bellini and Direct Tone fail to catch him. Independence Bay dominates the 2:11 pace. Board of Trade event and other heats note strong finishes and lappings in tight contests.
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Kaufman and Kubiac Set to Clash in Baltimore Monday
Baltimore September 19 Manager Barrett of the Armory A C is booking five six round bouts featuring Washington and Baltimore fighters to precede the Kaufman Kubiak fight at All Bailey’s Theater next Monday. Kaufman, under Billy Delaney, looked sharp in a recent Philadelphia win over Bill Lang while Kubiak, famed for power in both fists, has drawn with O’Brien and Langford and defeated James Stewart and John Wille in prior showings. Both principals finish training near Baltimore.
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Henderson Beats Farquhar in Rockville Tennis Final
In Rockville Montgomery County Club lawn tennis, Henderson defeats Farquhar 6-3 6-1 to claim the men’s singles title. Thomas wins men’s singles, Glascott takes ladies’ singles, and Henderson with Glascott win the mixed doubles. Other results from day four include Mason defeating Cashell and Thomas defeating Dorsey.
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Racing Entries and Postponement News at Lexington Racecourse
The day lists six races with purses from 250 to 800 dollars featuring multiple horses and connections across each race. Notable entries include Royal Captive Starport and Duquesne in race three, Phoenix Hotel handicap favorites Fory Mary and Jupiter Jog in race four, and a postponed opening due to heavy rains at Lexington, Kentucky. The late postponement shifts racing actions to tomorrow as organizers reassess conditions.
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