Grillo on Cubs Mullin and pennant hopes debate
Sporting comment analyzes Mullin's nineteen wins and Cubs pennant chase. Debate centers on bonus plans and player salaries while clubs balance rosters and fan interest amid a tight league race.
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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1907
Page
16
Sporting comment analyzes Mullin's nineteen wins and Cubs pennant chase. Debate centers on bonus plans and player salaries while clubs balance rosters and fan interest amid a tight league race.
Penn star Haskins announces he will not return for another year. He plans postgraduate study and will train briefly in the South before competing again, likely with New York clubs.
A Bremen based aeronaut Herren Erbalorh and Meckel plan a September 3 departure aboard the North Geran Lloya stean. They will fly to New York on air route carrying their balloons Pommerd and Abercr, with arrival expected after a transatlantic voyage and accompanying helm equipment.
In a two game set the White Sox defeated the Washington Nationals 2 to 1 and then rallied to win the second contest. Walter Johnson pitched well for the visitors, but Chicago’s offense and defense backed up their pitchers, boosting confidence as they closed the gap on the league leaders.
Chicago defeated Washington 3 to 1 and again beat Washington 13 to 1. Al Lewis hit 42 for Philadelphia in a 1 to 4 loss to Cleveland. Boston triumphed 1 to 4 over Detroit while New York lost to Wet York 0 to 1.
Donovan pitched effectively as Detroit defeats New York 4-0 in a game noted for strong Detroit fielding. Payton, Payne and others contributed key hits including a two-base hit by Payne and a late double by Em, sealing the shutout.
Norfolk defeated Portsmouth on home ground to clinch a win as the league’s leaders extend their lead. The Roanoke season finale featured Lynchburg, Roanoke, and Portmouth in a doubleheader with decisive games and key pitching performances shaping the standings.
In a rough second game, both teams combined for fifty hits led by strong hitting from several players. Ed Swainy and Gehring endured the bulk of the damage as the Sox opened with three runs on power hits and threatened a runaway before the innings settled.
In Philadelphia the Browns beat the Athletics 4 to 0 in the sixth inning after a costly error by Murphy and a bases loaded walk plus a pitcher hit. Powell and Waddell pitched well for St Louis while Bartley relieved Wad dell. Long double plays highlighted the steady defense. The Browns move ahead of Boston as McGuire’s team loses to Cleveland.
A chaotic recap notes Johnson’s potential as a standout rookie, likened to Christy Mathewson, with observers impressed by his control and readiness. The scoreless first game hinged on Pete O Brien’s error, while Oren and Cantillon struggled with illness and field decisions. Detroit, New York, and Philadelphia results are mixed as Chicago and Boston battles continue. Hickman and Blankenwhip feature in lineup notes amid shifting pitching plans.
In a late eighth inning surge Cincinnati records a New rock win with four runs, aided by errors and timely hits. Bunch Bingles spark the rally as key players struggle but prevail after a tense stretch, with late defense sealing the outcome.
Eleanor of Marblehead won the Lipton Cup on day one of the Jamestown Expedition International yacht race in Norfolk. Standings list Eleanor first with 12 points, Dorothy Q of Marblehead and Capsicum of Port Washington Long Island tied for second with 9 points, other entries include Bue of New York with 2 points.
The Colembia Motorcycle Club will make a run to Upper Marlboro Maryland tomorrow, following a Baltimore trip last Sunday that was successful in every way. About ten members attended, and almost every club member is expected to be present for the Marlboro start tomorrow morning. Names include C Zapp, W OF Throop, A C Barnes, BC GING 0 Bowie, I OF Bowie, 8 Saloman, C Osborne, M. Gettenger, G 8 Corrigan, W Tigior, P xc Com, and J My Daria.
In Detroit on Friday the Cleveland players were fined and suspended for delaying the second game of a doubleheader to force the umpire to void the contest. The incident, seen as an intentional tactic, occurred as darkness set in before the required innings could be completed, drawing scrutiny from the Eastern League officials.
In a disrupted game the Teealty club faced forfeiture as manager Dove could not field a viable lineup. The ammeter team from Pekd tusl attempted to rally, while Ge Na fat Guard Araire faced a delayed decision. The match proceeded with confusion and uncertain outcomes, leaving the league amid controversy and a looming forfeit.
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