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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1905
Page
40
A fragment from the Louisville Courier Journal presents a young woman and a suitor in dialogue about marriage. The piece mocks flirtatious tones and questions morals and health in a social context. The text notes cards being sent and references prevailing attitudes toward matches of wealth.
A fragment from The Post lampoons nondiscriminating police rules for vehicles. It parodies mandatory sweating for drivers, absurd branding and markings on animal and auto drawn conveyances, and bizarre penalties. It cites an incident of a fatal auto crash and argues law affects drivers and officers, urging caution in enforcement.
Boston defeats Washington 7 to 1 in a one sided game. Eddie Hughes hurled effectively after a second inning two base hits by Huelsman and Jones. Patten struggled, Patten yielded 13 hits as Boston pounded their starter early and often. Washington committed several errors in the sixth inning fueling the blow.
Cleveland led 2 to 0 until the eighth when seven errors and six hits allowed Chicago to score eight runs and seize the game. Walsh allowed 18 hits, Altrock and Donahue pitched for Cleveland, while Bernhard and Walsh worked for Chicago. Attendance was 1,196.
The New York Americans defeat Philadelphia 1 to 0 on Yeager's ninth inning triple and Dougherty's run. Attendance 3,020. Player lines list Hartsel, Keeler, Yeager, Seybold, Dougherty and others with final score and game details. Left on base totals show New York six and Philadelphia six.
Yesterday results show Philadelphia defeated New York 3 to 0 and 7 to 1 over New York. Beaton led Brooklyn to a 5 to 1 win over Boston, while Chicago beat Cincinnati 5 to 4. Philadelphia faced Pittsburgh and standings list New York at .711 and Cincinnati at .647 with Chicago and Boston following.
In Philadelphia on September 20 the National League club edged New York in the second game of a twin bill after a previous loss. McGann was ejected for kicking. Attendance 5,273. First game ended 3 to 6 with Domlin, Magee, and Dahlen starring for Philadelphia. Second game ended 7 to 4 as Bransfield and Gleason led Philadelphia’s offense.
Interior stretched a lead with a 13 0 score line in a game halted after six innings as a new Library pitcher faced strong hits from Fenton and McKnight. Madden opened for Interior, Ruedy and Ingram made key plays, with Betts umpiring. Separate items note a Washington Post dispatch on Joe Gans seeking divorce, court orders counsel fee and alimony, and financial strain revealing Gans’s debt and failed matches.
Eastern League results list Balimore Buffalo Providence and Jersey City scorelines with games called for darkness and wet grounds. Southern League standings show Atlanta Memphis New Orleans and Birmingham results. Manager George Stallings and Buffalo players arrested after a 1:40 am disorder. police injured Murphy.
Boston defeats Brooklyn 6 to 1 in the opening game with Cannell batting in a threebase hit and Lewis hitting a homer. The second game ends after eight innings due to darkness with a 1 to 1 tie as attendance reaches 5,235 at South End ground.
Chicago beat Cincinnati 5 to 2 as Cincinnati errors and two Check passes aided Chicago's scoring. Wicker worked 2 innings for Chicago, while Brown pitched 7 for Cincinnati. Record Attendance 2,200 in a tight 1 hour 50 minute game.
Cumberland wins two games from Frostburg 8 to 2 and 4 to 2 as Piedmont loses 5 to 1 to Johnstown. Recent signings include Grubb of Altoona at third, with Billy Voight returning from Wheeling amid blacklist fears. Cumberland fans raise 400 dollars to fund new players and push toward first place ahead of October 16 season end.
Manager Stahl plans a long look at all youngsters over the next twenty one games to avoid spring cuts. Falkenberg impresses as a tall hard throwing pitcher, Adams shows promise despite nerves, and Anderson shines in right field as Washington eyes the future with growing fanfare.
Special to The Washington Post Norfolk Va Sept 2 Virginia will have two leagues next year unless one fails for lack of funds One league formed elected Dr Louis Loeb Newport News president and Victor Hutchison Portsmouth secretary The league includes Norfolk Portsmouth Newport News and Hampton A second league will include Norfolk and Richmond led by Jake Wells with strong packing The grounds here are among the Souths finest and will be controlled by Wells league
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