History of Washington Baseball in a Century of Change
HISTORY OF BASEBALL IN WASHINGTON traces a local arc from 1908 to the late 1930s. It notes teams Wagton Grays and Grays, Eddie Roush’s early career, moves between leagues, and park changes on Jersey and West 16th streets. It covers Indianapolis, Newark, and Cincinnati connections, then local leagues fading during WWII-era shifts, ending with the Hoosier Hub League reformation and Washington Packers progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firman Rodarmel
Bill Larrick
Zed Morton
Attney Morton
Morris
Laubie
Roush
Tea
19Th End Streets
Wagton Grays
Washington
Chick Harris
The
Grays
Eddie Roush
Eddie
Chicago
Lear Cubs
Indianapolis
Newark
Cipsy
Reds
Cinos Reds
Oakland City
Indiana
Woodlawn Park
Veterans
Bill Year
Diamonds
Jersey Street
Mangin
West 16Th Street
Jasonville
Bramble
Lintop
Vincennes
Washington Packers
Seawn
Theeason
Packers
Evansville
Terre Haute
Incendes
Loogootee
Hoosier Hub I
Huntingburg
Ferdinand
Jasper
Winslow
Huntingbore
Bedford
Mitchell
Boonville
Indians Open Four-Game AL Lead With 7-3 Win Over Red Sox
Bob Feller pitched seven innings to grab his ninth win as the Cleveland Indians beat the Boston Red Sox 7 to 3. Ned with a 10 strikeout performance, while Lefty Grove took the loss. Jimmy Foxx homered for Boston and Rollie Hemsley had three singles for Cleveland. The day also saw the White Sox top the Browns 9 to 4 as Ted Lyons scattered nine hits. In National League news, Bill Terry announced the NL All-Star roster for Cincinnati on July 6, with Reds contributing five players to the squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Indians
Boston Red Sox
Bob Feller
Tribe
Lefty Grove
Boston
Indians
Grove
Jimmy Foxx
Drst
Rollie Hemsley
Cleveland
Chicago White Sox
St. Louis Browns
Ted Lyons
Brownies
Sox
Cox
Clee
Clift
St. Louis
Steimbacher
Chicago
Bill Terry
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Reds
Major League Pitchers Highlight All Star Moniker List
John Vandermeer of Cincinnati Paul Derringer from Cincinnati Carl Hubbell of New York Bill Lee of Chicago Jim Turner of Boston and Mace Brown of Pittsburgh are named in a notable gathering of star pitchers.
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John Vandermeer
Cincinnati
Paul Derringer
Carl Hubbell
New York
Bill Lee
Chicago
Jim Turner
Boston
Mace Brown
Pittsburgh
Hartnett Lombardi Phelps In Baseball Trade Mention
Gabby Hartnett of Chicago Ernie Lombardi of Cincinnati and Gordon Phelps of Brooklyn are cited in a baseball trade discussion linking notable players across teams.
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Gabby Hartnett
Chicago
Ernie Lombandi
Cincinnati
Gordon Phelps
Brooklyn
Baseball Names in Trade Rumor Ring Stirred by Senators
Frank McCormick of Cincinnati, Billy Herman of Chicago, Stanley Peck of Chicago, Floyd Vaughan of Pittsburgh, Leo and Harry Lavagetto of Brooklyn, Tony Cuccitiello of Boston are listed among players linked in a sweeping trade rumor network.
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Frank McCormick
Cincinnati
Billy Herman
Chicago
Stanley Peck
Floyd Vaughan
Pittsburgh
Leo and
Harry
Lavagetto
Brookt
Tony Cuccitiello
Boston
All Star National lineup shaping up for game in Cincinnati
Players from St Louis New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh and Cincinnati are listed with managers coaches and practice pitchers as the National team builds toward the All Star game at Crosley Field in Cincinnati. The article notes the tight pennant race with New York leading and a 36 24 record for the period.
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Joe Medwick
St. Louis
Hershel Martin
Philadelphia
Ival Goodman
Cincinnati
Mel Ott
Joe Moore
Hank Leiber
New York
Lloyd Waner
Pittsburgh
Bill Terry
Bill McKechnie
Frank Frisch
Sylvester’ Johnson
Clyde
Shoun
Bill Hershenberger
National League race tight as leaders juggle positions
The standings mirror last year with Chicago in front and St Louis dropping to second as Cincinnati rises. St Marys Juvenile League and St Simons wrap up wins while other minor contests like Rats vs Runds and Stokes clash in 1:30 starts. Mention of silkworm vaccination notes Park’s agenda.
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Rats
Runds
Stokes
Seague
Fo E Arseshire
Mito
Ringers
Armes
Fids Pet
Amour
All Stars vs Merchants Cleaners in Local League Play
Recreational league action features Merchants vs Cleaners with top team in contention. All Stars and Kuanans DK meet in second game as All Stars edge Plainville 5 3 with Harmon, Granger and Miles contributing for the victors.
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Cot Cors
Wheatiang DX
Miles
H. Clark
B. Ree
Plainville
Mitchell
Granger
Bert
Harmon. Homie
Joer Talat Hare
Pneer
Fred Sle
Vivid Cartoon Dialogue Sparks Price Debate
A quirky exchange showcases Donald Duck refusing a cash customer while critics gripe about high prices and edited films. The lively dialogue hints at frustration with movie pricing and censorship.
Law of the Underworld star Morris Portrays Gang Chief
A polo playing racketeer by day and mob boss by night drives the action in RKO Radio’s Law of the Underworld. The film follows young lovers who join the mob and a new prosecutor as Morris’ portrayal threads conflict, leading to a rescue and a climactic sacrifice to save them. The tale pivots on danger, justice, and treachery in a noir style.
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1 Morris
RKO Radio
Law of the Underworld
Nesday
Temple
Ard
Morris
Jekyll
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