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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1909
Page
18
A fragmentary athletics recap notes Troy and Lalle among several competitors. Details are unclear but references to a race, a head start, buses, and multiple athletes suggest a disrupted or partial score update from a track event. Names and places are partially legible.
American League action set for Thursday features Chicago at Philadelphia and St Louis at New York with Detroit at Boston. Other matchups include New York at Pittsburgh, Brooklyn at Cincinnati, Philadelphia at Chicago, and Boston at St Louis as season pace quickens.
Former Cubs catcher John King praised Kansas City’s elimination of his old teammates the pennant race. Jae Afterle noted Pittsboro coached the pennant bid while Allinge said Ian’s reaction was mixed as the season began with New York favored but Pittsburg win brought Chicago revenge.
The Naps split a two game set with Zansville as Walker held hitters to three hits in the opener while McBride shined in the field. McBride’s brilliant defense and Stark’s timely hits backstopped a close 2 1 game and a 7 1 blowout in the second as Cleveland and Washington traded runs in a tense series display.
George McBride produced five remarkable plays in one afternoon for W Bride, including a one hand catch and a game saving stop. Tom Crooks filled first base capably, while Dixie Walker anchored the mound with control in a varied Tri State League day. Ebaging caught Cleveland well, and Schaefer avoided a tag on a tricky play as Walker battled in both games.
Detroit defeats Boston in both games of a doubleheader to widen the lead to over three games in the pennant race. Kilian and Kuban pitched for Detroit as the visitors overwhelmed the Red Sox with timely hitting including a Crawford home run and key doubles. Staht was injured, but Detroit sealed game two with a late rally highlighted by four runs in the seventh and sixth innings.
IN THE AUTOMOBILE WORLD 3 Marry Wi representing Winch Lang Carriage Company in Washington for a few days with headquarters at Water Sales Company Me Kilting is an expert on these machines after a visit to New York. Next week he will return to Washington and remain until all of the Ranch Lang electrics in this region are in good working order. The Washington Chamber of Commerce and board of trade anticipate an impressive object lesson as private owners of cars, especially in the South, lead the field. A list shows entries from cities including Atlanta, Ga and Spartamburg, Ga with names like Clarence Barnard, Stevens-Duryea, and Buick among others. Rumor cites Chicago Motor Club’s entry for a no 13 endurance race, while the Franklin company shows a previous win. The parade date and details point to a prominent national mercy christening.
A chaotic first inning propelled the home team to a commanding lead as Goode muffed Conroy and Birmingham failed to corral a ball, allowing six runs on a long sacrifice fly and miscues. Falkenberg left the game with the score 6-6, and the visitors briefly rallied, but the defense settled, and the lineup never looked back.
The Yankees beat the Browns twice, 5 to 3 and 1 to 0, on York. New York outplayed St Louis in both games, with seventeen hits against McCairy in the second contest. Chicago-based box details show Demmitt, End Tinmeyer, and other players, while umpires Mowra Evans and Pertine called the games.
Watcher Bill Rapp from Minneapolis is sidelined by an injured hand and cannot participate in any fall games. Jerry Downs will not report here this fall, residing in the far West, deeming a few games not worthwhile to attend. He sent word explaining the situation to Canton.
Ghiergo Rept. Chat and Murphy, leaders of the Chicago National League club, send heartfelt congratulations to Pittsburgh President Dreyfuss and Manager Clarke and their team for winning the National League pennant in 1999. They wish them success in pursuing the world championship.
To give our employer an opportunity to see the Floral Parade the store will close at 4 pm today. We therefore suggest shop early.
Detroit and Washington teams face allegations of signal tipping in a major league scandal. President Be Johnson seeks facts from involved clubs while fans demand a thorough investigation and possible punishment. Reports detail a New York sniping system and trainer Tuthill’s role in exposing signs to batters.
The National Commission met in Cincinnati and fined the Chicago club 500 pounds after protests from the Toronto club over alleged attempts to coax Toronto player Peffer. New rules apply to the coming world championship series between Pittsburg and Detroit or Philadelphia, with schedules set from October 8 to 14 and contingencies for unplayed games. Umpires Johnstone Kilenn Murphy and officials from both leagues were named, and ticket sale precautions were announced to curb scalping.
A telegram details a disciplinary action against Mr Murphy over a peculiar offense in baseball law and custom. The Chicago club faces an $80 fine with payment due, plus damages assessed against a private owner as part of the ruling.
Philadelphia Amedaa league team and an allstar Natsial League squad will depart Chicago October 9 for an eight week Pacific coast tour. They will play five games weekly in Omb, Denver, Salt Lake City and San Francisco with a stop in Angels for a week. The two clubs plan a final ferver in San Francisco.
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