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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1909
Page
16
The Detroit Tigers visit the New York Yankees in a pivotal American League showdown. A Yankees win today would trim Detroit from title contention while Detroit seeks to seize control and keep pace with the Athletics and Red Sox in a tight pennant race.
New York wins both ends of a doubleheader at St Louis. First game 6 to 0, second game 12 to 5 before darkness halted play after the eighth inning. Doyle Baymour and Snodgrass starred for New York with Murray and Seymour contributing in key moments.
An error prone Cincinnati team misplayed grounders and fly balls, with eight miscues leading to a lopsided defeat against Philadelphia. Poor base running and fielding miscues hampered the locals as Philadelphia produced scored runs and capitalized on miscues in a rugged game. The box score lists players and errors across the lineup, highlighting defensive struggles and offensive insufficiency for Cincinnati.
The article notes Ford Motor Company plans to produce 30 000 automobiles in 1919. It covers White Company’s new gasoline racer exhibit in Washington, Overland visits promising ten day deliveries, and new agency openings. It also mentions a reliability contest from Washington to Boston with several cars disabled on day three and six drivers posting clean scores.
In a one sided finale, Detroit Tigers overpower Nationals 8 to 1 at home. Donovan dominates on mound with easy work, while Detroit bats collect ten hits to secure the win. Groom struggles early, Gray relieved, and Reisling finishes with solid relief.
Trade proposals from Stallings to move Kietnow Elberfelt Lake and 1 Engle for Johnson and Street were rejected by the local manager who refused to part with the Star battery. Renewed discussions loom as McAleer prepares to assume control, amid New York’s push for a winning pitcher to boost attendance and prestige. Washington fans show little interest in a cross‑country swing for Johnson and Street.
In a tight pennant chase Detroit holds a two game edge over Philadelphia with eleven and ten games remaining respectively. Detroit faces mostly road tests including New York Hoje and Chicago while Philadelphia must play Cleveland Chicago and Washington at home. Ty Cobb shines as Detroit overcomes Donovan and McBride tags, but both clubs must win crucial games to clinch first place.
Local contestant Stecker places second in a tough exhibition event as Elphinstone wins. The meet features strong hammer throw results with record attempts by Midget Jones Bresie Werla and Fimmagan Bresie.
John Flanagan of the Irish American Athletic Club allegedly broke the world record for the 18 pound hammer with a distance near 179 feet 1 inch though officials note missing steel tape measurements and smaller turnout may affect official recognition. Mat McGrath won the 56 pound weight event with 32 feet 3 inches, while the Cross Country Club of Baltimore claimed the marathon team trophy with six runners finishing. Elphinstone led early in the two mile, with steady pacing by Stecker and Bolac finishing strong for third. The riding tournament went to Love Knight of Prince George, with Herzog and other riders close behind. the meet was praised as one of the most successful in the area.
Ban Johnson sought explanation from Johnno after a suspension and a $5 fine levied on Bill Donovan during the Philadelphia series. Donovan later pitched for Detroit. the club sent in the fine. Victor Munoz, Havana sports editor, is in the city arranging a Detroit team tour to Havana with twelve players and a plan to hire umpire O Loughlin for the exhibition and world series viewing. The party departs in October for four months with Melntyre in charge and plans to seek additional games in New York and Philadelphia.
Sanford wins the fall tournament medal with a 168 net after a 16 percent score, defeating veteran Les Harban who nets 184. The opening day at Columbia Club on Georgia Avenue Mohs features stiff south winds and deep hazards, with the feature match a neck and neck duel between Harban and Mattingly before Harban pulls ahead.
New York defeats Chicago 4 7 and 7 1 to move ahead of Cleveland in the American League race. Lake outpitched Walsh in game one while in game two New York’s hitters chased White before the first inning ended. Knight starred at short for the Yankees as Chicago’s defense and miscues aided the home club.
Boston falls 7 to 3 as Cepelana wins late game for Naps. Hall starts strong, but Dut is hit hard across three innings. Cleveland lineup shows hits from Hostor and Riley with key sacrifices, while Matthews and Hall contribute offense and pitching. Game delayed by intercity storm, with Pittsburg postponement noted.
Philadelphia defeated St Louis 6 to 2 as Krause held the line after St Louis raced three two baggers in the fourth. Plank and another batter produced two of the hits as Philadelphia averted a shutout and improved in the Eastern League on a rainy game day.
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