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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1907
Page
24
A long, fragmentary sports column comments on recent teams and players, noting performance trends and upcoming races. It references Ames and Chicago with scattered names, teams, and events, reflecting a lively, opinionated newspaper voice. The piece hints at race standings, player form, and the season's overall momentum without clearly defined outcomes.
In a tense opening round, Pat Dougherty, Plank, and Hartel lead an Athletics victory with verbal nerves and clean hits. Hahn holds Chicago to a lone clean run while Wis and the Sox struggle to back him. The game features notable at bats, RUN scoring by Nicholls and Oldring, and strategic moves as the Athletics push ahead in a tight contest.
Rally sparked late as Ganley delivered a deciding hit while Bailey faded in the final frame and Howell failed to save the day for the Nationals. The game stayed tight throughout with a near miss on both sides and hints for fans on weather and likely players for Washington and St Louis.
In a tense nine inning finish the Nationals rallied past the Browns 5 to 4 to swap chances late. Shipke produced a clutch center single as Smith scored on a misplayed ball, Jones drove in Hartzell and the Browns briefly led before Cleveland stabilized. A lapse in the Browns defense sealed the loss as Spen cer delivered the decisive hit.
The Chicago based report notes Timmy Ryan, formerly with the Washington American League club, signed to manage the Montgomery club of the Southern League. He had been playing semi pro ball locally and drew interest from Western league clubs before finalizing his Southern League contract. The piece highlights strong praise for young pitchers and team prospects, including McAleer’s talent pool and rotations, with notes on players like Gardener, Ferris, Crim, Batley, and McGill.
Tom Brown former star fielder and baserunner who led the local team and umpired in the National League appeared yesterday on the local grounds as an American League umpire. He rated well, showing solid knowledge of the game and good judgment, and was popular with players as he walked onto the field.
Canadian owner and manager allege professional clubs in Boston Washington and Chicago barred a former Washington manager from playing. He claims the action damaged his career, forcing a move to semi pro and harming reputation. Toronto Eastern League champions beat Columbus in a post season game as manager Kell received $1000 in gold from route clubs.
A clash with Birmingham’s Mutt Semiork almost produced a shutout of the New York nine. An autom safe hit and late offense kept the score close as Cleveland battles back, with pitchers and players like Lajeie, Moriarty, and Wehrman contributing. The game featured key at bats and defensive plays, leaving New York narrowly behind in a tight contest.
In a murky recap of a baseball game, St Louis edged Brooklyn 2 to 1 as Lews mutt and Alperman stumble. Key players like Jordan and Bennett are named in a crowded, error-prone account with multiple fragments and unreadable segments.
Princeton NJ Sept 2 More than 150 applicants answered the general call for rowing crews as Coach Tits organized training for war gains. Boats like two-tuned shells and an eight trained, while land drills and canal float instruction prepared candidates for the Carnegie Cup contest and the coming football season.
South Atlantic stars defeated Richmond 2 to 1 as Rivera reached on base with two outs in the ninth. Reeve advanced on a fielder’s choice and was thrown out at third on a relay from Bierman to McKernon. Dexter and Revelle pitched well for their teams in a tight game.
Special to The Washington Post Richmond Va Sept 3 league owners met to wind up the season and award the pennant. The flag was turned over to the Norfolk club, Lynchburg the previous champions, after distribution of the sinking fund to each city in the league. Each check was sizable. The Danville and Stnanoke dispute in favor of Petersburg and Newport News will wait until the November annual meeting. Officers' election was deferred to that meeting.
A tense extra inning battle sees Boston edge Detroit 7-6 with Rossman driving in the decisive run in the tenth after Crawford had reached first and been sacrificed to second. Winter and Killian starred for Detroit while Wagner and Downs bolstered Boston’s late rally in a volatile, high drama contest at the plate.
BM Shop captures two straight wins in a pair of games against Drawing Room as G PQ Trms Treasury battles for points and possible standings in the local club standings.
Event coverage highlights high performers across departments and teams. Miller and Williams lead with top marks. results show firsts and near misses, as officials note community support and evolving records at the university venue.
In Wapakoneta Ohio early today the Augialze County Infirmary was completely destroyed by a fire of unknown origin. Forty eight inmates escaped with no injuries thanks to prompt actions by farm hands Strother Jones and William Metzger and surrounding residents. County commissioners plan rebuilding at an estimated cost of one hundred thousand dollars while inmates are housed with local farmers.
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