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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1911

Page

13

Giants and Athletics set for wary World Series talk

New York clinches National League pennant and coach by-words center on Giants base running. The Athletics' catching corps is forecast to test them, with Mack's pitchers expected to tighten in a close series. McAleer faces shifts as managers name all-star rosters and plan player movements for the season end and the possible World Series matchup.

New York Giants Athletics Thomas Philadelphia Pittsburgh Mack Lelie

Baseball League Matchups For Today

The American League slate features Chicago at Washington and St Louis at Philadelphia. Cleveland visits New York while Detroit travels to Boston. Strong lineups clash as teams eye early-season standings and division momentum.

Chicago Washingtor St. Lonia Philadelphia Cleveland New York Detroit Boston Lonis Washington St. Louis

Baseball Scores and Schedule From Yesterday and Today

Yesterday New York beat Philadelphia 3 to 2. Chicago topped Pittsburgh 9 to 3. Boston defeated Brooklyn 9 to 3. Cincinnati beat St Louis 4 to 3 and Boston 4, Cincinnati 2. Today Philadelphia visits Chicago and New York visits St Louis. Boston plays Pittsburgh and St Louis hosts Cincinnati.

New York Chicago Pittsburgh Philadelphia Boston Brooklyn St. Louis Cincinnati

Barry Nets Norfolk Club and Plans Quick Purchase

James E. Barry, a Virginia alumnus and Norfolk businessman, has secured an option on the Norfolk baseball franchise and will close the deal within a week. He aims to buy the team alone and may keep Charley Rabb as manager, after consulting Virginia League President Williams in Roanoke. Baseball fans in Norfolk welcome the sale amid unclear prior ownership.

Washington Post Norfolk James E. Barry University of Virginia Bar Charley Rabb Tom Roanoke Willams Virginia League

Thornton tennis winner claims Ohio title in doubles

Dr Nate Thornton of Atlanta and Frank Marty of Fort Thomas won the state men's doubles title by beating Cleveland pair Benton and Potter in five sets after darkness delayed yesterday's play. Sutton and Hart won mixed doubles, beating Dodd and Thornton 6-4 to end the tournament.

Cleveland Ohio Nate Thornton Atlanta Frank. Marty Fort Thomas O. Benton FH. F. Potter Goea AL Miss M Sutton Chain Fred Hart Dhrmpion Marjorie Dodd Cincinnati Dr. Thornton

Clabby and Lewis Agree on Bouts with Gibbons Next

Milwaukee September 1 9 Jimmy Clabby of Milwaukee and Willie Lewis of New York reached a twelve round agreement for a Boston bout on September 2. Clabby will fight Mike Gibbons fifteen rounds at Winnip er September 4 with 150 pound weight limit at 8 o clock.

Milwaukee Jimmy Clubs Wille Lewis New York Boston Clabby Mike Gibbons St. Paul Winniper

Five Run Fifth Lifts Nationals Past Sox 7 3

Washington pitchers and Batters explode in the fifth as ten men strike, with Bodie and Barrows keying a five-run rally. McBride, Milan, and Schaefer contribute pivotal hits while Groom holds Chicago to three runs through seven innings. Six batters score in the inning, sealing a 7 3 victory for Washington.

Joe §. Jackson Sox Nationals Mr. B. Sullivan Lee Tannehill Ping Bodie Wiliam Doc White Schaffer Elberfeld Hts Daffy Bob Groom Callahan Chicago Capt Lord Mr. Duffy Barrows Lowell Mass Mr. Barrow Mr. Hogan St. Louis McIntyre Groomy Washington Groom Bodie Gessler Morgan McBride Tannehill Hase Groom Fannet Collins Sullivan White McConnell Lift Zeier Henry Milan Schaefer Eider Morgan Hilt Tanne Zeider Iberfeld Collins Long Collings Yor Long FR. H. Po.a Schueley Elberfeli Groan R. H. PO E. McConnell Zelder Belle Tammerill Sullie White Tetain Chiesa Gosslar Henry McConnell Houble Etberfeld Zolder Mctfonnell Colling Messra Perrine Dineen

Nationals vs Nationals opposition detailed in a tight game

The report covers players Hughes Cashion Hoviik Bens Morgan and Milan with strong mentions of Long Groom Elberfeld and McConnell. It describes defensive plays pitching by White and Sullivan and offensive highlights including doubles by Milan and a key sacrifice by Weary as the Nationals edge toward victory.

Hughes Cashion Nationals Hoviik Bens Morgan Long McIntyre Zeider Comiskey Redie Milan Washington Groom White Walker Johnson McConnell Messrs Perrina Henry Eberfeld Schaefer Ieadoff Eyberfeld McAlory Sox Collins Tannehill McBride

Lavender to report to Montreal Royals after Cubs draft

Baltimore report states Jimmy Lavender, drafted from Providence in the Eastern League by the Chicago Cubs, must report to the Montreal Royals immediately. Lavender is to be sent to the Canadians as partial payment for Ward Miller who will join the Cubs after the Eastern League season. Grays manager Atz warns Chicago not to let Lavender slip back to the minors and insists he must pitch for Providence if returned.

Baltimore Jimmy Lavender Providence Chicago Cubs Montreal Royals Lavender Windy City Ward Miller Cubs Atz Grays Chicago Tf Lavender

Cobb Averts Blanks as Giants Beat Pirates

A Red Sox 2 to 1 victory follows Cobb s homer in the first. Speaker and D Lewis drive late defense to retire Delahanty at the plate. Cobb, Speaker, and Lewis tally in a tight Boston win as Collins holds. Giants need only break even to clinch pennant. Pittsburgh defeated in a six to three game pace.

Cobb Giants Pirates Phillies CUBS Boston Cobbins Detroit Georgia Peach Collins Speaker Delahanty Tonneman Red Sox Jersey City Upston AH Hoar Mlooper Yerkes Gardner D.lewis D. Lewis J. Lewis Drake Banes Gainer Stanage Bush Garner Hnston Willet Pirot Hoston Vlicher Wilet Lenin Collings Messie Egan O'baughin

George Bad In Seventh Inning Sparked Phillies Win

Philadelphia defeated St Louis 5 to 1 as George was strong until the seventh when four hits a pass and a double steal produced five runs. Cast list and box show lineups for both teams with George pitching for Philadelphia and Krause for St Louis. Time two hours. Umpires Mullen and Evans.

Chicago Archer Burns Philadelphia Knabe Magee Luderus Paskett Beck Carter Sheckard Eason Pinla Buderus Poskert el Beck Boolan el Carter Farkert St. Louis George Ee el Phila Kutina OdiMurphy OfMcInnes Barry Compton Hallinan Ss. Clarke C. George St. Louia Austin, Lord Oldring Collins McInnes Krause Laporte Hogan Austin Porte Kutiva T. Ous Mullen and Evans

Brooklyn Wins Opening Game In Ninth Rally

Brooklyn defeated Cincinnati 7 to 5 in the opening game of the series. Rucker was relieved for Daly who sparked the rally with a key hit. Mismatched lineups and erratic pitching marked the contest as Brooklyn pulled away late in the game for the win.

Cincinnati Brooklyn Rucker Brookfin Bescher Daubert I Hobitzell Breele OlClarke Compton Uy Ragon Gastar Daly O OF Smith Psu Oo FL Smith Northern Wheat RT Smith Marsans Mitchell Egan Almeida Clarke Cincinnaty R. Smith Bergen Gaspar Gall Steele Joulson R Smith Steel

Naps and Yankees In Tie Remains After Ninth

New York and Cleveland battled to an 8 to 3 tie as darkness halted play after nine. Cree homered for New York but was cut down trying to stretch a double, Krapp stayed in after being spiked, and a long game featured wild pitching and multiple errors.

New York Cleveland Rapp Fisher Cree Krapp Chase Hoa Hoae Butcher O Walter Olson Ofzinn Jackson Handiboe Lasie Birmham Ain Ball Hartzell Turner Knight G.flisher Dolan Blair Hempalll Ooade Williams B.fisher Caldwell Butcher Olgon C. Fisher R. Fisher Daniels Dutcher Birmingham G. Fisher Basls Whiter Blait Innnings Messrs Connally and Westervelt

Sensational ninth inning rallies for St Louis beat Boston 13 to 12

In St Louis on September 19 a 28-man, 2 hour 3 minute game featured seven pitchers. St Louis won 13 to 12 after a late rally. Boston and St Louis each tallied numerous hits with Evans Konetchy McDonald and Mille among the leaders. The second game was halted to allow Boston to catch a train.

St. Louis Boston Bt. Louis OlGolden Pfeffer Slandridge Donnelly O‘dale Sweeney OlCamnitz Sarena Standridgen Dale Carmnitz Smith Rt. Louis Denlin Ingerton Miller Hauser McDonald Kilng Pardue Mages Oakes Konetchy Mille Evans Huggins Wille Perdue Kirke Hik Dowbie Plaza Bridge Houser Wingo Konetch Kling Magee Gakes Mowray Dy Standridge Golden Standridge Carnitz Lonlnga Olden Messie O'Day Emstie

Changes in A. L. Roster Amid League Deluges

Chicago announces player releases to Des Moines and multiple teams. Names include H Pinkerton B White D Criss Meyer and others moving to Laulaville Clay Center South Toledo Buffalo St Louis Boston Toronto Jersey City Brockton New Bedford St Paul Genoa and more. Contracts listed with Chicago St Louis Detroit Bowton New York.

Chicago B. B. Johnson Des Moines H. Pinkerton B. White St. Louis Laulaville D. Criss Curry Clay Center South Toledo Meloan Detroit Buffalo Bruickmiller Wright Bernolds Boston Waffle Toronto Wilson Cleveland Chapman Columbus Smith Omaha Justice Memphis A. Kerry York Tatedo G. Hardin Jersey Cigerdld Magher Doston Thoney and Myers Brockton Baker Gianini New Bedford St. Paul E. Karger Setoria Chietgn J. Benz

Worthington Leads in Westy Hogan Tourney Preliminaries

Trap shooters from the East South and Midwest plus Canada competed in Atlantic City on September 1. H Linn Worthington broke 98 targets to lead the 100 singles. Lester German was second with 97 and Jerome De Bee of Utica New York among others posted high scores. In doubles EB Rogers president of the Cleveland Gun Club led with 19 breaks.

Atlantic City N. J South Middle West Canada H. Linn Worthington Lester German Jerome de Bee Utica N.Y Willam Ridley Watcher Iowa George L. Lynn M. Funk R. Graham Ingleside Westy Hogan C. de Quilifeldt Amityville Long Island Jesse

Hilton and Evans to Play in British Golf Final

In Southampton on September 19 Great Britain faces Chicago in the final of the invitation tournament at the national golf links of America. H H Milton the British champion and recent American champion and Charles Evans Jr Edgewater lad who won the French title will meet after Milton edged W T Fownes Jr in extra holes and Evans defeated William Watson seven up with six to play. An Australian Northern Union rugby team plans a tour of Great Britain later this year.

Southampton Long Yeland Great Britain Chicago Pittsburgh Evans Herreshoff Wiliam Watson Baltusrol

Giants aim to sweep all remaining series this season

In New York on September 19, the Giants look to finish the year without dropping a full campaign's series. McGraw's club held strong against several teams with mixed results and faces Chicago and Philadelphia in remaining games. An even split with Chance's team could still allow a season sweep, while the Athletics in the American League are projected to drop one game to Detroit.

Pittsburgh New York Pirates Giants Cuba Ames Campbell Wagner Miller Wilson Clarke Ae Hoare O]devers Doyle Snodgie Gi Murray Merkle Milles Herzog McCarthy Fletcher Meyers Simons Leifield Fitteburgh Rane Devore Bundgrase Murray Laelfeld Gardner Nerk Leifeld Meiers Klem Brennan McGraw Pittsburg Brooklyn Boston St. Louis Cincinnati Chicago Philadelphia Phillies Chance Athletics Detroit

The Home Life of the Zar Revealed by Count Rodionoff

Count Rodionoff, long serving as Nicholas II's personal bodyguard, claims the czar once ordered a sentry to guard him from his grandfather's ghost. The piece previews material from The Home Life of the Zar in next Sunday's Family Magazine section of The Washington Post.

Russia Count Rodionoff Nicholas Family Magazine Washington Post Hahn & Co Woodward & Lothrop

Gittings bill to aid race track directors faces passage

Albany September report says the Gittings bill to relieve racing association directors from nobility for betting at tracks is set for another Assembly debate with strong odds of passing. Critics warn of bipartisan Republican Democrat backing mirroring prior efforts to defeat the direct primary bill. The outcome could keep metropolitan tracks closed this season.

Albany N. Y O. R. Miller New York Civic League

All-Round Meet Plans In Southern Association

New Orleans on September 19 reports the Southern Association A A U annual meeting. A subscription was started to secure all-round championships for 1912 from the national body. All old officers were reelected and secretary Benedetto contracted to take 75 athletes to the Gulfport track meet on November 11.

New Orleans Southern Association National Association Benedetto Gulfport

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