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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1904
Page
8
Boston and Pittsburgh split doubleheader with tight scoring and late surges. Pitt pitchers limit Boston to modest totals as Delehanty and Bransfield pace the visitors with key RBIs and timely defense. In New York, Chicago beats the Mets 2 to 1 behind solid runs and fielding. Tinker and Briggs homer as Wiltse struggles. Attendance 2,300.
Cincinnati capitalized on early hits and Hahn’s pitching to edge Philadelphia in a hard fought game. Attendance was 49, with Cincinnati scoring four runs in the first and nine overall to Philadelphia’s two. Key moments included two-base hits from Sebring Corcoran Gleason and McGee, and a triple by McGee.
Chicago, 6 Washington, 3. Yesterday's results: Chicago 6, Washington 3. St. Louis 5 Philadelphia 1. St. Louis 5 Philadelphia 0. Cleveland 5 Boston 0. Detroit 5 New York 0. Standings show Philadelphia, Detroit, and Washington near top. In Washington, Walsh held off Senators as Isbell Sullivan Green White Davis Dundon Tannehill led a late rally to tie and win. Attendance 2,706.
St Louis defeated Brooklyn 7 to 3 as the visitors took control after the fourth inning. Hatred for Cronins in the ninth noted. two-base hits by Hill Gessler and Bergen. Dunleavy and Grady credited with base knocks. Beckley hit a sacrifice. stolen bases by Hill Beckley Gessler and Luminey. Umpire Mr. Summer. Time of game 1 hour 4 minutes.
In Buffalo 133 Jersey City beat Buffalo, 2 to 133. Montreal defeated Baltimore 7 to 6 in the second game. Toronto beat Providence 2 to 1 in the first game. Providence led 6 in the third inning when called. Rochester outlasted Newark 3 to 1 in thirteen innings.
Cleveland defeats Boston 5 to 3 in a game noted for fast fielding behind Hess. Cleveland tallies three runs in the fourth and two in the eighth with doubles and triples, while Ferris is ejected for kicking on a third strike. Attendance 1,843.
Donovan’s near perfect pitching to day stifled the New York nine who failed to advance a runner past second. Detroit backed him with three doubles and a fifth inning surge while Keeler was injured by a pitched ball and left the game. Attendance 1,291. Final score Detroit 3 New York 0 with strong defensive plays and timely hits.
St Louis and Philadelphia split a Sept 28 doubleheader with St Louis winning the first game 5 to 4 and the second 4 to 0. Attendance was 201. Lineups feature Burkett Pickering Hartsell Wallace Mullin Moran and Padden for St Louis with Sugden Cross and Cross contributing for Philadelphia. Umpires were Messrs. King and Dwyer. game times 1 hour 41 minutes and 1 hour 25 minutes.
Los Angeles Sept 28 Kia McCoy won a twenty round decision over Boston’s Jack Sullivan at the Pavilion. The bout was fiercely contested with heavy trading from the start and both fighters punished, Bogey toes bleeding in many rounds. Sullivan showed better condition and recovered after knockdowns, while McCoy used ring generalship though lacking a decisive finish.
In last night’s Departmental League match the Post Office team edged the Agricultural squad to grab the series. Strong scores across the board included Leimbach and Gorman with high marks, while Richmond and Bishop contributed steady rounds as the Post Office posted a total near 800 plus in each game.
A sales note promotes the new Brown effects in a line of Scotch Tweed and Cheviots priced at twenty dollars, highlighting the value of an extraordinary good garment.
Virginia defeats Washington and Lee University 17 to 0 in Charlottesville. Blake Crawford and Hall score touchdowns for Virginia after an early burst, while Washington and Lee improve in the second half but cannot score. Moomaw shines for W and L. Pinkus and Kite star for Virginia along the line.
In Philadelphia Penn defeated Swarthmore College 6 to 4 in the second game of the season. Penn emphasized defense over scoring, allowing Swarthmore more ground than a rushing approach would have. The lone touchdown came in the second half after shifting to faster play. Attendance reached about 2,000.
New York dated Sept 28 Columbia played its second game of the season at American League Park and defeated Franklin and Marshall 28 to none. Captain Stangland stood out, scoring two touchdowns as Columbia showed marked improvement over last Saturday’s Union game.
Princeton's coaches expressed disappointment after a season opener 13 to 0 loss to Dickinson. Princeton twice faced serious threats to its goal with costly fumbles and defensive lapses marred the first half.
Public notice purports Dr Miles Restorative Nervine cures for periodical pains headaches and loss of vitality among delicate women. Claims thousands regained health through nervous system strengthening. Includes testimonial from Mrs Maud B Opinger Philadelphia and offer of refund if first bottle does not help.
Yale matched the pace and accuracy once shown in past seasons, yet the season debut was shakier than anticipated as the play lacked the usual smoothness and told of a team still finding its rhythm after a long layoff.
Virginia Military Institute begins its football season with a home game against North Carolina A and M. Capt. M B Corse lists a schedule including dates at Lexington, Annapolis, Charlottesville, Roanoke, and a game versus Richmond rivals. The Washington and Lee schedule is also provided with dates and venues in Virginia.
Richmond a new man sprinted sixty yards for a touchdown in Georgetown practice at George town field. The scrubs resisted as Kelly joined the defense and Bocock Larkin and Richmond formed a fast backfield. The team showed improved teamwork but faults in end runs and charging remain ahead of the Tigers game.
Head coach Joseph Riley of Georgetown University football suffered a concussion after a fall during a practice. The Boston native, who has coached the team this season after four years as a player, was unconscious and hospitalized at Georgetown University Hospital for observation and treatment.
The Gallaudet football squad opened the season with a brisk scrimmage against the reserves. The varsity line shut down the reserves, scoring two touchdowns while overall play was satisfactory. A regular coach is needed as faculty drills have been irregular and canceled the Frederickburg game.
Cornell opens football season with a 17 to 0 victory over Colgate in Ithaca. Freshmen starred as Cornell repeatedly moved in Colgate territory despite fumbles. Colgate's compact defense limited center plunges but could not stop Cornell ends from gaining.
Cincinnati Sept 2 A large crowd watched the Oakley Park grand circuit races Patchen Maid the 2 12 class favorite win heat one but break in heat two letting Aerolite win by a head Invader took the race on the nose Belle Mc won the 2 11 pace while King Direct captured the 2 09 pace Also listed are time results for the B21 and 2 12 class trotting and pacing events with multiple horses and drivers named across the programs.
Hughey McGovern of Philadelphia and Tommy Murphy of New York fought six of the fastest rounds in the National Athletic Club. No decision is allowed by law, but spectators deemed it a good draw. One knockdown occurred when Murphy toppled McGovern with a right to the jaw in the first round. Murphy started the aggressor and McGovern answered with rapid, hard exchanges throughout. Both fighters showed weariness at the end, with no clear advantage for either.
Brookline announced athletic field completion for Massachusetts Institute of Technology students. Samuel Cabot, an alumnus, funded football, baseball, and tennis facilities with a running track. George Wigglesworth to fence, build a grand stand, dressing rooms, showers, and other features.
A Southern Railway passenger train was shoved off tracks on a Twelfth Street Southwest siding. The end coach hung five feet over the sidewalk as wreckers faced a tough job righting the car. Edward K Wineberger, 4, was jailed in Philadelphia on forgery charges and brought to Washington for trial. E J Carr, 23, of 62 E Street NW, fell from a ladder at the Congressional Library, injuring both legs and a hand and was sent to Casualty Hospital.
The retailer touts E. R. garments as leading in fall and winter showing. They promise finely selected stock of men’s high-grade ready-to-wear clothing made to fit, inviting inspection as the finest seen in the area.
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