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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1908
Page
6
Chicago and Cincinnati opened the season with a tight pitchers duel and late miscues. The Reds led early but the Cubs rallied, though Cincinnati held on for a narrow win as Elmer Overall and Ewing pitched solidly and the crowd endured a weathered performance.
Chicago Slagle leading the scoring spree but Cincinnati rallies with multiple hits. Ganzel Schiei and Mowrey drive five Cincinnati runs before Chicago answers in the second inning with two. Both sides strand runners as steady defense follows fast.
Larry McLean receives a diamond studded horseshoe from Jimmy Collins' KiKi bunch. Buddies Hulswitz McLean and Steinfeldt collect American Beauties. The Reds face Chicago with Weimer or Spade opposing Ruelbach or Fraser. Umpires O Loughlin and O Day differ on Campbell balk motion. Cubs introduce gray blue uniforms bearing a C design. Fans miss O Loughlin's clear ball strike calls.
Mayor Markbreit enjoyed the game immensely as his first ever attendance at a professional baseball match.
Johnny Evers went 3 for 4 with a walk yesterday, driving in three runs as two scored on his hits. The standout increased his batting average to a perfect 1.000 in league play.
The Reds beat the White Sox and Detroit topped the Reds while the White Sox later exposed Jennings' squad as amateurs. Johnny Kane appeared three minutes, stole a base, and Manager Chance attempted a delayed steal in the fifth but was nabbed. Johnny Evers was caught off second by Billy Campbell.
The Reds stole four bases on Johnny Kling. Schlei allowed only one to get away from him.
Louie Brizzolara Chief Pugh and Id Brookfield lead the rear spectators as Alex Labold occupies the first box seat and stays to the end. Harry Steinfeldt receives a bouquet from Cincinnati fans Shook's Rooters with the Schnapps Band arriving early, while a crowd includes Ed Leighton William Beard Dick Wier John Bode A Wickman Frank Adamson Henry Kampte Matt O Hara and others.
W W Thompson of Chicago, captain of Thompson's Colts, the International Bowling Champions, traveled to the city for the opener. Ex Sheriff Salmon Jones joined the crowd as Benson Foraker arrived with Slagle in the first inning. Ray Hillenbrand and Louie Schuler were among present councilmen.
Photo by J. R. Schmidt shows Huggins advancing to third base just before scoring the game's opening run in the first inning.
The article lists prominent figures and guests at a Cubs Reds opener. Among those present were Judge Aaron McNeill, Charley Kauffman, George Kisker, Harry Arnold, Arthur Nieman and his Wiedemann team, John Grote with family, President Murphy, Jack O'Dowd, and guests in Box 8 including Misses Heister Callahan and Rader, Joseph D. O'Brien and ex Mayor Charles F Grainger.
Hedell secretary J J Spatz and Mrs R L McCabe led Dayton reps including Schwab Carter Dunifer Newbrandt. Maysville party led by Hall Kinsler Newell Watkins Russell Laughfelt Ott Bibler Sulzer Andrews Poyntz Deiner family attended with clergy and business crews. Notables from Indianapolis Kenosha and Detroit filled upper boxes as fans watched Reds surge in the ninth.
A rain swept crowd attended the game with many noted attendees including Charley Lansdale wife Morris Isaacs and Rudy Hulswitz honored with roses. Local figures from Newport Campbell County and Over the Rhine cheered as spectators filled the stands and box seats.
O. F. Merpal and his wife were among spectators who watched the game from the stadium's upper boxes.
Judge John O Connell attended the game as a legal profession representative. City Auditor Ernest Von Bargen arrived to see the Reds score five runs in the opening inning. A guest list includes Rube, R S Payne and wife, L C Widing, Tom Logan, J Weisbrodt, Stewart Manss, R C McComas, Ed H Anthony and the City Engineer office staff with Matt Levi and numerous others.
Andy Henninger led the bookmaking faction with Dr. Maisch and Buck Scheibel. John E. Bruce, secretary of the National Commission, attended with a guest party. The Storm Fishing Club arrived by bus in a crowded, packed group. Numerous officials, fans, and local figures from Hamilton, Milford, Kennedy Heights, and Dayton were present in various box seats.
Among others who occupied box seats were Harry S. Gibson and many named guests. The Storm Fishing Club caused a stir at the park with uniforms like Reds, their band in the center grand stand, and performances during Weber's Band breaks.
Fans filled the eastern bleachers as automobiles crowded under the grand stand. Notables including Chief Millikin and Fire Chief Archibald attended, with a large Windy City contingent and Cincinnati sleuths in attendance. Groans rose when a ninth inning rally began, while Orville Overall drew taunts from a vocal box 42 spectator.
New York win led by Tenney and Bridwell with Magee’s ninth inning triple saving Philadelphia. Mathewson allowed four hits and controlled the game as McQuillin struggled with command. In Boston, Delehanty’s homer fueled a 3 to 1 win over Washington, Young struck out nine for the Red Sox.
Boston defeats the Brooklyns 9 to 3 as Jordan hits a second inning homer. Ground rules kept several hits to two bases as Boston benefits from Brooklyns’ miscues. Rucker and Young combine for the win while Bell allows two late innings.
Rain delays St. Louis versus Pittsburg baseball game in April. Officials postponed the matchup, with no rescheduled date at this time.
The Fairmounts lease Stock Yard Grounds for a season with Govington Park opener featuring Lawrenceburg Indiana. Jack Brauer’s strong Covington lineup trains Sundays and new stands rise as crowds expected. H Johnston seeks players at 522 Main St for William T Johnston Co team and Coney Island games. Harrison Ohio park to open, Wiedemanns vs Harrison Club lines up players. Covington Fire and Police form a team with John Schroder manager seeking June game with City Hall.
In San Francisco on May 16 Battling Nelson signed articles to fight 45 rounds with Boer Winholz before a local club The bout will be at 133 pounds and they share a percentage of the gate receipts.
St Louis beat Cleveland 2 to 1 while Chicago routed Detroit 15 to 8 Boston defeated Washington 8 to 1 New York won 1 0 Philadelphia over Detroit 0.
Detroit faces Chicago while Cleveland meets St Louis Washington travels to Boston and Philadelphia hosts New York in a quartet of today’s matchups.
Chicago opened the season by defeating Detroit 15 to 38 in a one sided game. Crowd packed the field as Chicago pitchers eased after the first five innings and new ground rules were observed.
In a nine inning tilt Cobb homered and Sullivan, Hahn, Rossman, Multin with others contributed two base hits. Siever allowed nine, Willets four and Altrock two in relief. Dougherty Tannehill Sullivan Hahn stole bases and a double play featured Coughlin Schaefer Rossman. Chicago left four, Detroit seven on base. Time 1 53. Umpires Loughlin and Egan.
In Cleveland on April 14 St Louis beat the Indians 2 to 1 in ten innings. Pelty outpitched Joss, and Williams delivered the decisive run with a tenth inning single after a wild pitch. Stovall and Lajoie produced key hits to tie the game in the ninth. Sharp defense and timely hitting gave St Louis the opener.
In a brisk crowd at American League Park Philadelphia defeats New York 1 to 0 in the twelfth inning. Kleinow and Doyle produced the decisive hits with an outfield fly by Niles scoring the winning run. Weather was cold but fans filled the stands and field, prompting ground rules.
The Metropolitan racing season starts at Aqueduct Park amid ongoing battles at the State Capitol over track betting. Minor and underage spectators face bans, jockey conduct will be strictly monitored, and trainers are urged to enforce rules. The opening program features the Carter Handicap for three-year-olds and up over seven furlongs with a $10,000 guaranteed purse.
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