06 Apr 1918
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1918
Page
1
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The Chicago Nationals won three of four from New York to gain a strong lead in the NL pennant race as the season ends September 2. In the AL Boston’s edge narrowed after Cleveland won three of four against the Red Sox while Washington and other clubs battled. detailed weekly results noted.
The War Department Commission on Training Camp Activities purchases equipment to equip 1,750 companies or 125 regiments at an estimated cost of 250000 dollars. Items include 17 500 boxing gloves 7 000 baseball bats 21 000 baseballs 3 500 playground bats 10 500 playground balls 3 000 rugby balls 7 000 soccer balls 3 500 volley balls 1 750 medicine balls plus mitts masks and body protectors for all units to be delivered before September 1.
Boston won the first game 2 to 1 in twelve innings while Cleveland captured the second 2 to 0 before rain halted play. Hooper Roth and Speaker sparked fielding for Cleveland as Ruth and Mayer produced key hits for Boston.
Stolen bases by Wood Chapman Roth Johnston. Double play by Agnew and Shean. Left on bases six each. Bush issued three walks Coveleskie two. Ruth hit by pitch by Coveleskie. Bush struck out three. Passed ball by Agnew. Game halted by rain after a bagged ball incident.
Chicago won both games of a double header over Philadelphia by 7 to 6 and 3 to 2. The second game went ten innings with Walker belting a home run for Chicago and Cicotte earning a win in relief for Philadelphia.
National League and American League results show Boston 2-0 over Cleveland 1-2 and St. Louis 7-5, New York 6-3, Chicago 7-3, Philadelphia 6-2, Washington 7-6, Detroit 0-7, reflecting early season scores and team performances.
National League schedule lists Cincinnati at Brooklyn, St Louis at Philadelphia, Pittsburg at Boston, and Chicago at New York with four city matchups.
Football card lists notable games including Washington facing Detroit Philadelphia playing Chicago New York meeting St Louis and Boston appearing against Cleveland in a regional schedule.
Washington reports the disbanding of Jack Barry's crack First Naval District baseball team due to service exigencies. Former major leaguers including Jack Barry Ernie Shore Herb Pennock Del Gainer Shorten and Rabbit Maranville were among those cut as players were reassigned to other districts.
Detroit defeats Washington 7 to 6 in eighteen innings after Cobb delivers a two-base hit following Bush’s single and R Jones sacrifice. Washington earlier won game one 7 to 6 with free hitting. Washington tied game two in the ninth on two singles and Shotton’s triple.
In the program, First Race features Antoinette and The Six Hundred with Morman. Second Race lists Crest Hill Early Light and Reddest. Third Race features George Starr Dr. Johnson and Papp. Fourth Race includes Felucca Pullux and Valais. Fifth Race presents St. Isidore Lucky B Damrosch. Sixth Race lists St. Bernard Peter and Star Realm. Best Bet is George Starr.
Cobb defeated Detroit in ten innings as Veach and Shanks each had three base hits. R Jones, Veach, and Shanks stole bases. Johnson and Lavan, Bush, You and Kavanagh turned double plays. Dauss earned the win with Johnson—8 innings—Dauss 5 in ten. Dauss struck out 6.
St. Louis erased late deficits to beat New York 7 6 in the opener and 5 3 in the nightcap. Key moments included Baker’s two-base hit and Gilhooley Maisel three-base hits as the Browns overcome New York pitching, with Leifield earning the win in game one and Leifield again the winner in the second.
The National Tennis Championship at Forest Hills and the doubles event at Longwood will donate proceeds to the War Department Commission on Training Camp Activities for tennis equipment. The United States National Lawn Tennis Association oversees the events, noting tennis is a popular sport for soldiers and sailors. Each cantonment has received equipment, with some camps installing up to forty courts.
In Newport Rhode Island an exhibition baseball game between the Pittsburg National League club and the Second Naval District team tied 4 to 4 after twelve innings. The contest was called due to time. Batteries Hill and Smith for Pittsburg and Schultz and Murphy for the Navy district.
In Rochester, New York, Rochester defeated the visiting team 8 to 3 with runs in later innings as Ross, Madden, Brogan, and ONeill worked the batteries. In Binghamton, Baltimore won 9 to 4 after a solid defensive effort and steady hitting from Burnham Kneisch Egan Ver bout and Fischer.
In Hamilton Ohio Aug 4 the Bellevue Ky team beat the Colonials 1 to 0 in semipro play as Robbins and Decatur pitched well amid fielding errors. Collins made a sensational somersault catch in center and umpires Hanley and Tannehill officiated faultlessly. The contest drew the largest crowd yet for a ball game in Hamilton.
Norwood wins 1 0 as Benton and Diehl shine on mound with Munson and Novack delivering behind the plate. Heisman miscue at second opens scoring. two base hits by Werner and Novack key the win at Norwood home. Utrecht leaves for Columbus to join the colors.
The Senates lost to the Ft. Thomas Soldiers in a protest game at Senate Park. North siders allege an ineligible player was used and await K I O Association action. Fromholtz starred for the visitors, Totten scored in the eleventh on Bell’s safety, and fans questioned the close first-base decision.
Mueller the Wiedemann twirler pitched a no hit game against the Moose at Newport. The Brewers scored in the fourth on Applegate's single, a balk, and Hinninger's two bagger to lead 1 0. Chapman stole bases and Fisgus and Niemeyer starred in defense as the Wiedemanns seize prospective leadership.
The Madison A C defeated Uricho Club in a tight Interstate League elimination game as both pitchers starred. Aemi the A C shortstop drew praise for defensive work and the infield gave a standout performance. Madison A C now 1 loss in the series and idle next Sunday with an outing planned at Valley View Grove Stop 7 on the Swing Line.
The St Xavier Recruits challenge the Philson Club in an indoor baseball match on the Philson Club floor for city indoor champion. The game starts at 8 p.m. and is expected to be highly contested.
Marion Ohio August 4 194? striking street car motormen and conductors resume duties after agreeing to submit the wage dispute to the Federal War Labor Board and to abide by its ruling.
Montreal reports a Sunday exhibition between Braves and Redlegs drew few fans. Cincinnati beat the Braves 11 to 6 in a listless game with weak lineups. Buck Herzog had four hits, Lee Magee three, and the crowd left vowing not to return.
Harvey Utrecht star center fielder for Dolly Varden Baseball Club and former Cubs pitcher will leave for Columbus Barracks after Saturday game. Heitzler and team lament losing him but agree to part for a worthy cause as Candy Kids begin elimination series with Newport Rolling Mill next Saturday.
Bob McDonald of Indian Hill and Jack Hutchinson of Glenview defeated Chick Evans and Kenneth Edwards 2 up with 1 to play at Old Elm Golf Club in a thrill ride that hinged on late hole wins. Edwards and McDonald roughly carded 75 and 76 on the 6305 yard par 71 layout as about $5,000 was raised for the Red Cross.
St Williams defeated league leaders St Paul 10 to 1 in a loosely played game. Tenny, formerly with the Alexans, pitched in his usual style as St Williams evened matters with St Paul.
Baseline notes show a game between St Leo AL Cie and St Vincent de Paul with players Connor Wagner and Garling. Key events include double plays, hits and walks credited to Cullen Garling Leon and Gilligan, with umpire Kuntz recorded.
Yeomen defeat Sea Wasps 9 to 3 at Hunt street commons in a game dominated by Sachs Lampe who pitched strongly for the Yeomen. Enginger toed the rubber for the Wasps but lacked run support as Maxey led the Yeomen hitters. A return match at Taft field is planned with the three game series titled the Pacific Ocean championship.
Ichiya Kumagae won the Metropolitan tennis singles championship at Crescent Athletic Club in New York defeating Harold L. Taylor 6 2 6 3 6 1. Kumagae becomes the first foreign player to win the Metropolitan title.
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