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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1908
Page
6
Coakley outpitched by Fraser as National League pennant raising is covered. Lockett makes a homer while Kane enters the game and hits a triple bunts and singles.
National League results include Chicago defeating Cincinnati 7 to 3 and Philadelphia beating Boston 7 to 1. New York edged Brooklyn 3 to 2, Pittsburg over St. Louis 5 to 1. American League action shows New York beating Cleveland 3 to 2, Boston over Washington 5 to 3, Chicago defeating Cleveland 4 to 0, and St. Louis beating Detroit 7 to 3.
Minneapolis stopped Columbus eight straight wins with a 12 to 6 road victory. O Neal stole home in the seventh as Columbus manager Clymer was sent off. Thomas and Hall worked on the mound with Graham hit by Minneapolis and Quailey relief in later innings.
In a tight game, McBride is credited with a late appearance and Catey bats for Falkenburg in the ninth. McConnell bats for Winters in the eighth. Two base hits by McConnell and Gessler highlight the offense. Smith allows ten hits, Falkenburg yields two in three innings, Winters six in seven, and Morgan one in two. Sacrifices by Ganley Ungland and a steal by Pickering Laporte round out the action.
Louisville cruises past Kansas City 9 to 2 as Case surrenders seven errors by Kansas City. Home runs by Stanley and Case highlight the scoring with Perrine and Burke adding stolen bases and key hits. Stovall and Case pitched, Hayes and Beerhalier umpired in a 1 hour 45 minute game.
Cincinnati faces Chicago while St Louis meets Pittsburg and Brooklyn plays New York with Philadelphia visiting Boston in key late season showdowns.
In Chicago the Reds lost 7 to 3 to the Cubs in the National League opener. 21,000 fans attended as the Cubs celebrated the championship banner and Captain Anson pitched the game. Lobert homered for Cincinnati and Evers stole home in a hectic sixth inning for Chicago.
In Chicago the Cubs score two in the eighth to beat Cincinnati with Kling driving in Evers and Fraser later scoring on a two-base hit. Tozer held Cincinnati in check after a early third as Chicago fans enjoyed a lively, hit-filled game. Pittssburg tops St. Louis 5 to 1 with Abbatichio's three-base hit pacing the winning inning and Wagner contributing a timely base hit.
Merkle homered and Donlin added key hits as Brooklyn outslugged New York. Sacrifice plays by Alperman and Shannon spark a late rally while McIntyre struggles on the mound and in the box score, with 11 strikeouts for Mathewson and 3 for McIntyre.
Detroit falls to St. Louis 3 0 0 0 0 6 0 1 7 to 3 in a game highlighted by Bailey’s sharp pitching and a remarkable running catch by Crawford. St. Louis this fifth inning surged with two triples and two singles while Detroit stranded five.
Chicago April 22 Cubs face Reds in a rematch tomorrow with Long Bob Ewing or Billy Campbell pitching for the visitors while Carl Lundgren or Eddie Reulbach start for the Cubs in a balanced mound matchup.
Mike Mitchell was summoned home to Springfield due to his mother’s serious illness. Lobert was moved to center field as Johnny Kane played left. Kane delivered a sharp defensive game and hit a three-base line drive.
President August Herrmann of the Reds and National Commission chairman attended flag raising ceremonies. He said he would likely stay for the game tomorrow and depart for Cincinnati tomorrow night.
A large pennant failed to unfurl as it rose to the flagpole, the auxiliary cord sticking. The flag was lowered for a boy to untie the knot, then hoisted again with the band playing and the crowd singing The Star Spangled Banner.
Chicago defeated Cleveland 41 to 0 as Liebhardt struggled for Cleveland while Owen shut down the locals with three hits allowed. Stovall, Davis, Lajoie and Tannehill starred for Cleveland' defense, but Chicago's big inning pace and double plays highlighted the game.
Report says Johnny Evers will not play after this season and plans to sell shoes in his hometown Troy New York. Chagce reacted with a smile upon hearing the rumor.
Philadelphia defeats Boston 7 to 1 in the first National League game in Boston. Flaherty pitched briefly for Boston, with Doolin producing the lone bright spot for the home nine. Osborne and Doolin led Philadelphia with multiple hits, while Dorner and McQuillin combined for the mound effort.
In Philadelphia the home team edged New York 3 to 2 to start the American League season. Both clubs misplayed balls into the outfield for two bases. Philadelphia bunched hits better and secured the win. Notable batters include Niles Chase Kleinow Murphy and Plank with key two-base hits and a late scoring sequence.
In fair spring weather New York defeats Brooklyn 3 to 2 at the Polo Grounds in the opening National League game. Key hits from Shannon Maroney and Bresnan pace the New York squad as Brooklyn yields the winning margin. The Washington Boston clash ends with Boston 5 Washington 3 as McHale Carrigan and Laporte provide timely batting for the visitors.
In a lengthy Inter scholastic League game Hughes defeated Woodward 17 to 12. Mitchell starred with a one handed catch, Jones and O Connell led in left field, and Heckle pitched well despite limited support. Errors and faculty rulings slowed the game to about three hours and twenty minutes.
Milwaukee defeated Indianapolis 8 to 5 after hard hitting on both sides. Mistakes in the field cost Indianapolis. key plays included two and three base hits by Williams Robinson and Hayden. Eubanks pitched five and two thirds innings, Seitz three and one third, with hits totaling ten for Eubanks and two for Seitz.
In Albany on April 22 Senator Foelker was excused for illness, leaving anti race track gambling bills short of a majority. With his absence the 24 to 25 vote split could not be overcome. Governor Hughes may call an extra session around May 12 to push the measures and other items.
Daily racing entries list for six races detailing horse names weights and conditions. Includes First Race mares selling six furlongs with Bad News and Saracinesca among others, Second Race steeplechase two miles Pagan Bey and Landhan, Third Race handicap six furlongs Grapple and Cresina, Fourth Race Canarsie two-year-olds four furlongs Fore and Preceptor, Fifth Race selling one mile Pretension and Beautifier, Sixth Race two-year-olds four and a quarter furlongs Amnesty and Belle of the Tribe with numerous others.
Tom Winklehoefer of Chicago defeated Knoxville heavyweight Billy Edwards in straight falls at Smith's Theater with thirty and twenty minute wins using the tee hold. Referee was Henry Holtgrove of Cincinnati. Winklehoefer challenged Charles Olsen of St. Louis afterward.
Nashville leads Nashville 6 5, Birmingham edge 5 4, Little Rock beats Moble 4 2, Memphis clubs New Orleans 2, scoring updates reflect early contest results across multiple games.
Walnut Hills beats Norwood for first time in five years at Oak Ley. Magly struck out 13 in relief, Schulte and Jewell pitched well. Walnut Hills led 6-0 before Norwood scored. Captain Martin grins after securing the win as Walnut Hills gains confidence for Friday's game with Woodward.
Linwood School dominates Highlands 23 hits to none as Schonberg throws a no hit no run gem. Highlands musters three baserunners, errors, a walk and a hit. Final score 23 to 0 with Linwood's offense firing on all cylinders and Highlands left scoreless.
New York April 22 After a delay over a $200 mile deposit to cover road damages the Briarcliff automobile race was cleared. State Engineer Skene accepted a $3,000 certified check with another $1,600 to follow, allowing the race to proceed as planned.
Evansville hosts Grand Rapids while South Bend travels to Terre Haute in the opening Central Baseball League games. Zanesville joins the circuit replacing Canton, with Killen, MecKisey, Chill, and Conley assigned as umpires for the first day.
The Rev Father Buse presided at a benefit entertainment in the Springer Institute basement to raise funds for the deaf mute church baseball nine. The event drew support from local figures including Mayor's Secretary Scott Small who is collecting to cover a 320 dollar deficit after the team suits were bought.
Berry Maid ridden by Musgrave led most of the six furlongs to win the Avenue Stakes at Aqueduct on April 22 a six furlong race from Besom Halket and Cohort in a field of three year olds and up. Besom settled second with Halket making late ground.
In Oakland today Nadzu claimed the two mile race with Metry aboard, finishing ahead of Joe Coyne who took second from Miss Officious. Jockey Miller also won the Mendota Handicap aboard Rubric. Other races saw Pal top Futurity, Traffic win four furlongs, and Rubric repeat in the Mendota feature as Marster and Cabin placed behind.
In Frankfort April 22 Judge Barker of the Kentucky Court of Appeals upheld the Kenton Circuit Court in the Latonia case. The dispute centers on the City of Latonia opening streets through Latonia Race Track land. The ruling bars city claims by statute of limitations but preserves the track property from division.
Harvard eight edged Navy by two seconds on the Severn River finishing in 10 minutes 30 seconds to 10 minutes 32 seconds. The race, slower than the record, was a waiting two miles but highly praised by spectators for its beauty and competitiveness.
Norman Selby once known as Kid McCoy, a former heavyweight prospect, is now selling multigraphs, an invention by a Cleveland man. He is in Cincinnati staying at the Honing Hotel and plans to open an office here.
Hamilton County Ohio invites sealed bids for furniture window shades rugs draperies and show cases to equip the Memorial Building. Bids due May 8 1908 at 12 pm with two sureties of 2500 each. Separate bids for furniture shades rugs draperies and show cases. County may reject all bids. Stanley Struble president, Fred Dreihs clerk.
Three long shots land in a poolroom incident where NG racing judges see women officiating. Missing poolroom service leads to delayed newspaper reports and uncertain outcomes.
In Lexington on April 22 the Kentucky Breeders Association opened with ladies serving as associate judges for the first time in state racing history. Mrs. John C. Ten Eyck and Mrs. Henry Oliver acted in the judges stand, honoring memory of two early association leaders. Several races followed with Dainty Dame among the winners in the opening card and details listed for each race's finish, weights, and times.
The Board of Public Service of Cincinnati Ohio invites sealed bids by May 7 1908 for street improvements on Forest Avenue to Northern Avenue. Work includes grading curbs crosswalks gutters paving drains and basins with plans in the office. A 4000 bid bond or certified check is required with full firm names.
The city of Cincinnati Ohio invites bids for labor and materials to improve Bry ant avenue from Middleton to Whitfield including grading limestone curbs granite paving gutters macadamizing roadway and drainage basins and drains bids due noon May 7 1908 contract forms provided. The right to reject any or all bids is reserved. Clerk Sohn J Wenner.
The Board of Public Service accepts a bid for grading granite curb paving and drainage on Harrison Avenue from Queenner Avenue to Lot 27 Plat 2 J S Luckey. The contract amount is 5000 dollars with surety forms on file. The board reserves rights to reject bids and issues April 22 1908.
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