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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1908
Page
6
Mitchell homered repeatedly as the Reds overpower the Pirates in a high scoring game. Weimer and Spade delivered solid pitching to seal the win, with the offense doing most of the heavy lifting.
National League games featured Cincinnati beating Pittsburgh 9 to 4 and New York defeating Brooklyn 6 to 1, with Boston losing to Philadelphia 3 to 1. American League results included Cleveland over Chicago 5 to 1, St Louis over Detroit 8 to 6, Philadelphia defeating Boston 4 to 0, and New York routing Washington 16 to 13.
Fragmented OCR shows team listings and win loss records for the American and Southern Leagues. Entries include New York St Louis Cincinnati Cleveland Pittsburgh Boston Philadelphia Chicago Brooklyn Detroit St Louis Washington Columbus Montgomery Mobile Indianapolis Memphis Milwaukee Atlanta Louisville Nashville Kansas City New Orleans Minneapolis Birmingham St Paul and Little Rock with varying win percentages and gaps.
Cincinnati travels to Chicago while St. Louis visits Pittsburgh. Brooklyn hosts New York and Philadelphia plays Boston in current standings fixtures.
The Reds crushed the Pirates 13 runs to 4 as Weimer held the visitors in check and Mitchell led the attack. Leever struggled early, Young settled later, and Paskett made a sensational eighth inning catch to save a homer. Leach, Lobert, and Abby contributed key hits in a game showcasing Cincinnati’s improved batting eye and flawless fielding.
Cincinnati built a 6 1 lead through six innings and dominated Pittsburgh as Weimer Spade and Leever combined for a 9 1 victory. Mowrey Paskert Gibson and Lobert fueled the attack with key hits while Huggins and Wagner contributed on defense and offense for the Reds.
The Cincinnati Reds depart for Chicago by C H D line to open the season as the national and world pennants are raised with President Herrmann assisting. Dr Coakley starts for the Reds and Becker replaces Moeller in the latest lineup shift. Mattie Schwab tours Chicago grounds and Fred Clarke adjusts the lineup before play.
The officiating umpire Rigler produced a solid performance in a tightly played match where both sides struggled to register many kicks, resulting in a low scoring affair and cautious play.
During the sixth inning Huggins slid into third and challenged Leach. They tussled and spoke on the ground before play resumed. Leever ignored the new ball rule, rubbed dirt on the ball, and umpire Rigler called for a replacement, costing Leever five runs. Mitchell opened with three hits and later hit a long fly scoring Lobert for a perfect day.
Clarke moved Wilson to left field and took center himself. Wilson struggled at left, underscoring how difficult any position can be without familiarity.
The article states President Herrmann will return home either tomorrow night or Friday morning, outlining an imminent travel schedule. The note emphasizes flexibility in timing and the anticipation of his arrival.
The Reds face four games in Chicago after a three game stretch on a strong run. Paskert made one of the prettiest catches of the year on Wagner's drive to the fence, timing his leap to snag the ball above the wall. Chicago's luck in recent games is noted as unsustainable as the league's early race begins to take shape.
Chicago shows solid form with only one loss, New York displays high quality play, and St. Louis and Boston also show strength. Brooklyn lags initially, but the overall race promises a close contest in both divisions.
Boston is fe hged O L S 6 0 8-104 Philadelphia 2 ts 00000010 041 Two-base Hit Dahlén Three-base Hit Magee Sacrifice Hits Courtney Browne Sweeney Stolen Base Knabe Double Plays Dahlen Ritchey and McGann Courtney and Knabe Left on Bases Boston 5 Philadelphia 6 Bases on Balls By Lindaman 2 by Richie 3 First Base on Errors Boston 2 Philadelphia 1 Struck Out By Lindaman 2 by Richie 5 Passed Balls Bowerman Doom Wild Pitch Lindaman Time 2 00 Umpire Klem
New York Tigers reeled off three runs in the sixth inning to overcome Brooklyn 6 to 1 in Brooklyn. Tenney was ejected in the sixth for protesting a decision as New York tallied on three singles and a walk, while Brooklyn managed a lone run in the same frame.
In York on April 21 Washington used three pitchers as New York built an early lead and held it for a 16 to 13 victory. Notable: Chase hit a home run, Hemphill a three-base hit, and Niles Garbed two-base hits. Errors were frequent on both sides with Lake and Keeley handling mound duties. Time 2 25. Umpires Connolly and Hurst.
Philadelphia blanked Boston 4 to 0 as Hartsel Collins and McHale sparked four seventh inning runs off Boston errors. Vickers scattered seven hits for Philadelphia while Pruitt and Cicotte allowed three and six runs respectively.
Cleveland defeated Chicago 5 to 1 in the opening game of the series. Joss was puzzling, Walsh came through with timely hits, and Lajoie’s base running and Turner’s fielding highlighted the win. Birmingham and Lajoie had key two base hits, while N Clarke added a three-base hit for Cleveland.
Detroit left runners loaded with no outs in the ninth but a line drive sparked a double play to quash St Louis threat. Howell and Killian worked key innings as O Leary's fielding drew praise and a tightly fought pitching battle ensued.
Louisville beats Kansas City 1 0 as Kansas City errors and walks fuel the scoring, with key hits from Sullivan Burke and Woodruff. Pitching by Harley and Beaton limits the visitors while Louisville collects a small total on offense and secures a win in the April game played in Louisville Kentucky.
Two out when the winning run scored. Stolen bases by Swan and Leahy. Sacrifice hits by Woodruff Harley Krueger. Halla struck out 3, Egan 2. Bases on balls Halla 1 Egan 6. Double plays Brashear Beckley. Louisville left 3 Kans City 8. Balk Halla. Time 1 30. Umphrey Bierhalter and Hayes.
Indianapolis defeated Milwaukee 1 to 0 in ten innings. In the tenth, with two on bases, Marquard hit to drive in the winning run for Indianapolis.
Toledo defeated St Paul 13 to 4 in a slugging game in Toledo Ohio. West allowed 11 hits in six innings while Nagle Rodebaugh Minahan and others yielded remaining. Home run by Hinchman and multiple two base hits highlighted the scoring.
Columbus outfielders all had hits driving in four runs as Minneapolis collected five hits off Hitt in the eighth. The champions of the game turned in errorless fielding with sharp catches on line drives. Final score Columbus 4 Minneapolis 2 at Columbus.
Chapultepec won the Sterling Stakes at Aqueduct by one and a half lengths over Restigouche amid betting at 9 to 10. Notable rough riding near the finish drew a foul claim from Notter, which was not allowed. Remaining races list favorites and results with times and notable runners.
The first game of the interscholastic season will be played this afternoon at League Park with Woodward vs Hughes. Hughes relies on Captain Mitchell and a new pitcher famed as a future star. Foey's Woodward squad, though reduced by faculty rulings, will fight hard with Tiny at center for Woodward.
French amateur billiardist Rerolle, former five year French champion, opened at the Liederkranz Club with three games. He posted a 200 run in 16 innings, averaging 18 12 16, tops against Edward McLaughlin by 10, with high runs of 50 48 and 41. He earlier defeated McLaughlin 193 to 20 and also rolled 82 in one inning with a club member.
Joe Gohie defeated Kid Dawson of Columbus last night in a 200-ball pool match by a score of 200 to 168.
Charles M'Andrews lauds McAndrews as a strong infielder for a bustling Cincinnati amateur scene. Norwood Eagles versus Covington Blues draw a large Oakley crowd as teams chase open schedules, with notable rosters and upcoming rivalries across Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.
Albany April 21. State Engineer Skeene demands the promoters of the Briercliff automobile race in Westchester County post 200 for each mile of the course to cover road repair costs before permission is granted. Any surplus after repairs is to be returned. managers are expected to arrive to make the deposit.
In a fast Emeryville track day Pajorita, the favorite, wins the Isle City Handicap 5 furlongs. Native Son takes second with Burleigh close for third. Banonica uses a big plunge to win the first race, Lackfoot and Cuernavaca also run. Other races list multiple entrants and times across a six race card.
The document lists race purses and entries across multiple stakes at Lexington. It includes 5 furlongs Bambro and Black Mary among others, 4 furlongs Queen's message and Ocala with weights, 1 mile Al Smitha Tom Kenecey and others, plus 6 furlongs Lady Vie Napion and more, and 1 mile Tansid among scattered names and weights.
Lexington Kentucky racing opens amid tension as J W Grant of John A Payne’s service is barred from privileges at the meeting. A new rule blocks racing data via telegraph and a forthcoming antipool bill may force reporters to rely on field methods, with a ten day program and $24000 in purses. Charles F Price and Jake Holtman to attend, H George C Dillon to serve as clerk.
A detailed Aqueduct race card lists horses and weights across six races including three-year-olds and up selling, steeplechase handicap, Avenue Stakes, mile handicap, two-year-olds selling, and maiden three-year olds with weights and entries such as King Cole Chantilly Saylor Adoration Pennmarks Economy Pagan Boy Rocket Pure Pepper Jim McGill The Knight Voorhees Old Honesty Crescina Jubilee Killie Crankie Madriline Tom Reid Fairy Sprite Chipmunk Kwai Dactylis Ocean Maid District Pleasing Alila Red Bonnet Mary Hall Twigs Lady Corinne Coat of Arms Royal Box Gramsari George C Hall Lena Delta Grace Cameron Giant Princess Nettie Flyball J. plus other listed entries.
The Cincinnati Bar Association adopted amendments to the garnishment law reducing wages attachment fees from four to two dollars and requiring at least two days notice. It also limited Justices' jurisdiction to the township of election and directed reporting to legislators. New members welcomed include Gilbert Bettman and Amos Foster among others.
William J. Bryan returns to New York on the Minnehaha and speaks at Cooper Union on The Brotherhood of Man before a large Civic Forum audience. He then attends a Missouri Society supper as his wife Ruth Bryan Leavitt and daughter join him. a family mishap delays him briefly. Protest meeting planned in Utica targets New York State Democratic Convention actions and a new State Committee.
Announcement reports the Rev. Dr. Russell J. Wilbur leaving the Episcopal Church to join the Catholic Church. He was formally received by Jesuit Fathers at their Florissant novitiate near St. Louis last Sunday.
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