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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1906
Page
8
A New York observer argues Detroit Tigers underachieve against top rivals, claiming lazy effort and substitutions cost them games. The writer notes Tigers rise to champions level when facing the Yankees and Chicago White Sox, accusing a concerted effort to lose through sloppiness and fatigue.
At Bladensburg yesterday Willam L. Herron Knight of Washington Bay won first prize with twelve straight rings. Miss Maud Steubener of Bladensburg was crowned queen of love and beauty. Lucien Love of Beltsville was second. J. F. Blandford of Washington DC third. William L. Clark of Fairfax VA fourth. Knights Love Blandford and Clark crowned Miss May Swann Miss Myrtle Padgett and Miss Lohman malda of honor. Judges were George W. Hardy George W. Ferguson and William T. Casey. The event featured timekeeper Phil Steubener and chief marshal W. P. Magruder.
George T. Cox was reelected president of the District Bowling League at Fat Men's Club meeting. The roster stays the same with Acmes Market House Fat Men Saengerbunds Florlets and Bank Clerks. New schedule committee to expand games. season starts around October 15. Offiers: Fred Dieterich vice president J A Bishop secretary Frank Ghiselli treasurer H L De Vo official scorer. Aloysius Scrubs seek rematch with Olympia Athletic Club next Sunday.
Charlottesville faculty adopts graduate coaching next year as Georgetown and Virginia restore athletic relations. Negotiations for a Georgetown Field game on November 10 proceed. both schools exchange detailed eligibility codes governing participation and amateur status.
Washington departs season after a warm battle with St Louis. Charley Hickman homered to tie the score 1-1 in the seventh, Powell controlled the White Sox with seven strikeouts, and Stahl pledged to start DPalkenberg against Chicago tomorrow. Hardy fielded well, but the Caps tumbled in the late innings as St Louis won 2-1 with three-base hits and timely singles.
Lehigh drills hard in preparation for the Pennsylvania game and the next week’s clash with George Washington. Coach Tuckson focuses on fast charging, low defense, and multiple formations to foil trick plays. Players in focus include Street Hoppin Mercer Troutman and Brumbaugh substitute Smith. Joyce Georgetown gym director to lead new Blue and Gray gymnasium construction and potential compulsory training discussed.
Cleveland defeats Philadelphia 3 0 with Joss dominant and Dygert erratic in a poin ting game. Clark injures hand on a foul tip, Congalton argues a call. line score shows Cleveland 5 Philadelphia 4 in a late scoring effort. Fielding miscues and pitching miscues mark the contest as both teams tally runs in the later innings.
Boston recruit Oberlin held Chicago to four hits in a tight game but was unlucky as two hits produced runs. Davis doubled to drive in a score. Jones stole second and later scored on Rolfe’s single. The Pilgrims failed to cash in earlier but Jones and his men feel confident for upcoming games. The piece notes confidence boosted by New York-Cleveland series, with Boston hoping to ride this momentum.
Detroit Southpaw Eubank limits New York to 0 runs as Detroit wins its third straight from the Yankees 1 to 0. He showcases his best form this season with a dazzling assortment, supported by timely plays and solid fielding from Grifiths, Keeler, and Coughlin.
Chicago leads New York by four games and Cleveland by eight in a thrilling pennant race. The Sox open with Washington while New York and Cleveland clash, with Lajoie’s Naps needing wins to close the gap. The Indianapolis Journal picks an All-American Association team among notable names.
Detroit September 26 There is no use to get discouraged says Griffith after his third defeat today Chicago is just as badly Worried as we are and the ill luck that befell us is surely coming to them sooner or later They cannot go all Reader without saying When Cleveland and St Louis tackle the White Sox I look to see Chicago fall by the wayside We will at thathne ftackle Philadelphia and Boston Under those conditions I see no reason for giving up hopes of the pennant The greatest misfortune which has befallen the New York club is the sore foot of Chase He tried to practice yesterday but he limped so bad that Mortality had to be substituted He figured that the wound caused by the removal of the corn ought to be sufficiently healed to allow him to play
The Nationals pick up young southpaw Bul Otey from Norfolk in the Virginia League this season and plan a spring tryout. Fellow minor leaguer Bono also lands with Washington from the same club. Both carry nine minor league records and join Stanley with the Yankees and McMahon with Montreal in a roster build up. Portsmouth’s Shuman sale to Connie Mack’s group reportedly still pending.
A rousing Chicago American verse extols the White Sox with chants for Walsh Davis White Smith and teammates. It envisions a pennant victory and future battles, ending with a taunt to rival teams and a boastful promise to return next summer. Also notes M C A Tennis Tourney on new courts at School and Lamont streets with singles entries opening tomorrow and drawings Saturday.
The Washington Post Charlottesville bureau reports Pop Tannigan overseeing UVA athletes has called out applicants for the baseball team for fall practice on Lambeth Field. The first practice was held today and will continue until cold weather ends the outdoor session, after which cage practice will begin.
In a Washington Fan column from Chicago, ban Johnson doubts the Cubs’ challengers for the world title as the pennant race narrows. The piece notes the NL leaders may rest, while AL hopefuls must hustle to win the league flag amid grueling finish expectations. In Philadelphia, Pirates shut out the Quakers in both games of a doubleheader, with the first game ending in darkness after six innings and multiple scoring pauses.
Chicago Nationals overwhelmed Brooklyn 12 to 7 as Eason and Whiting were hit hard early. Key players included Gessler, Hofman, Steinfeldt, and Tinker for Chicago while Brooklyn’s hitters battled but fell behind after the second inning. The game extended over four hours, with Chicago’s offense dominant throughout.
In Boston, St Louis triumphed 6 to 8 as Murray powered the win with key hits. Cameron faced two batters before a brutal liner from Burch knocked him, O Neill fielded and tossed to Tenney for a double play.
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