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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1911
Page
13
The article surveys Washington’s chances as the season winds down with a four game series against Detroit and a nine game set with the Athletics. It highlights stars like Detroit’s Cobb and Crawford, evaluates the Athletics as the leaders, notes Chief Bender's illness, and reports manager Jennings sensing strong profits from Detroit's strong play.
Central High School kicks off its football season with a home opener against Gonzaga College at Gonzaga field. Focus centers on new quarterback prospects and Coach Thomas's plan to build a capable leader for the offense amid uncertain lineups and potential starters.
Fred Keene trained by Preston Burch of Washington D C won the Prom Rowchesort steeplechase in Paris. The colt led with supreme care beating Rambeniletch after a late challenge.
In a decisive third inning the Nationals sent thirteen to the plate, seven scoring on round-trips as they exploded past the Naps. Cleveland added two runs in the fifth, Groom sparking a late rally, but the Nationals kept the lead with a series of aggressive plays and strategic base running.
Rochester wins 6 to 4 over the All-Stars in the opening post series game. Moeller hits a homer for Rochester as Vickers struggles with errors and muffed chances. Rudolph relieves in the fourth, holding Rochester to one hit in the last four innings amid a 4,418 crowd.
Detroit four game set notes with AW and Bill Donovan suspected as pitcher. McAleer plans to send Cashion for a workout against a tough game. Larry had one hit as Milan grabbed a line drive for a fielder’s backstop. Jackson stuck in double play with Lajoie. Callahan bats for Turner for a triple. Gessler and McBride small hits with steals thwarted. Washington strong at Jackson’s bat. Conrey and Walker ease for Monday. Milan outfield six put-outs. Elberfeld and McBride solid infield. Groom strong after third with two strikeouts to Bail and Turner.
Capt McArule of the Nationals sparked a postseason scene after ending the game by leaping into the pavilion behind third base rather than heading to the dugout. He confronted abusive fans with others joining from the stands while Umpire Evans watched, unsure whether to enforce limits or let it slide. The incident intensified fan hostility toward McBride, who has faced ongoing heckling.
The Post reports talks of wagers totaling 3200 on the Athletics as the American League race ends with Detroit defeated yesterday. Ruling odds in opening betting are 7 to 5, Giants favored, with 309 to be placed at price if a National League backer wants the money.
Princeton notes cool weather practice as Tiger backs show life in scrimmage. Baker kicks a clean drop field goal from midfield and again scores a field goal near the scrubs' 30 yard line amid strong resistance and end runs.
Two more Hall of Fame boys join special lists as Connie Mack’s pennant era echoes. Sam Crawford of Detroit nears 200 late hits while Danny Murphy enters the century club for run makers, the first Philadelphia player to reach such a mark. The results page shows Cobb and Jackson near leaders with Crawford and Murphy in the running for batting and base stealing milestones.
Chicago and Boston split a doubleheader in Chicago. In game one Chicago won 2 to 1 as Reulbach held Boston to five hits while Kirke Donlin led the visitors with sharp bats. In game two Donnelly limited Chicago to six hits as Boston pounced with late runs and took a 7 to 5 victory.
Brooklyn wins 5 to 2 in Pittsburgh completing a four game series sweep over the Pirates. Poor timing with hits doomed the home club as early scoring chances flopped. Northen, Dauber, Campbell and McCarthy drove runs for Brooklyn while Adams and Hendrix pitched for the Pirates.
After tying in the eighth, New York fell to Chicago 6 4 in the ninth. Lord doubled and McIntyre singled for the decisive run while errors plagued both sides. Chicago and New York traded hits with McConnel and Bodie among the top performers. Other standings show Philadelphia 66, Cleveland 60, Boston 85, Detroit, and St. Louis in the mix as rain interrupted games.
Philadelphia defeats Detroit 11 to 5 to secure the American League pennant. Coombs struggles but Philadelphia mounts a slugging attack led by Baker with two homers and a double. Detroit’s Crawford homers, while Oldring, Collins, and Murphy contribute for the Phillies in a decisive late season victory.
Virginia star Harry Brigham joins Georgetown for the coming track season, likely to represent the United States at the 1913 Stockholm Olympic games. Brigham, a four time Virginia indoor 880 yard champion, is hailed as one of three men who could defeat him in the half mile and is expected to boost Georgetown’s chances alongside Chapman and Bier. English Corinthian Soccer Team Posts Outstanding Tour Record, Scoring 2017 Goals in 610 Games with 361 Wins and 168 Losses
Washington plans to bid for the Middle States Rowing Association regatta with a sectional eightoared boat built by James Simms, cutting trip costs by avoiding baggage-charter needs. Pat Dempsey announces plans to add to his boathouse as Georgetown crews gain prominence on the Potomac. Opponents include New York and Philadelphia, with the event likely returning to the Potomac region.
Virginia alumni coaches join the large squad after a hot practice at Charlottesville. The Scrubs, led by Fite around Hewitt and Woolfolk, score two touchdowns while regulars Farrell and McDonald add one each. Jones, last season’s fullback, likely out for the year with a dislocated left shoulder.
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