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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1908
Page
6
In a late inning highlight Paskert hits a triple to drive in a run and secure first base from Curs, sealing a key moment for the team. The sequence showcases a decisive offensive surge and Paskert's clutch hitting.
Cincinnati pitcher Bil Campbell limited the Cubs to four hits and no walks through eight. The Reds scored in the first, third and sixth on timely hits by Ganzel, Kane, Huggins, and Paskert, with Lundgren roughed up for eight hits and two walks.
Cincinnati defeated Chicago 4 to 2 while St Louis shut out Pittsburgh 3 to 0. Brooklyn beat New York 4 to 1 and Boston topped Philadelphia 5 to 3.
A garbled tabulation shows multiple baseball clubs and standings with team abbreviations and win percentages. Indicates leagues such as Central League and teams like St. Louis Philadelphia Cleveland Chicago Detroit Washington Dayton and others with uneven records and playoff potential unclear due to damaged text.
Chicago April 24 The Reds and Cubs meet tomorrow afternoon for the final game of the series. Jake Weimer will start for Cincinnati and Jack Pfiester will pitch for Murphy's Cubs in a key matchup.
A Chicago Tribune style recap critiques umpire work by O'Day in a Thursday game with the Reds losing, noting Hank’s Holmes like deductions on plays at home and infield outs. The piece details inning by inning calls, plate actions, and various players including Slagle, Ewing, Steinfeldt, Tinker, and Herrmann, with Hermann’s travel and up the line summaries.
In Philadelphia on April 24 the New York Americans lost 3 to 2 to the Phillies in twelve innings. Nichols delivered a decisive double after an Elberfeld error and a key pass. The game featured late hits, multiple errors, and a long stretch without a hit for Philadelphia until the ninth.
Frank Lewis Strang drove an Italian Isotta to win the Briarcliff trophy over a 259 mile course in 5 hours 14 minutes and 31.5 seconds at Briarcliff Manor New York. Cedrino in a Fiat finished second and Guy Vaughan in a American Stearns took third as the race ended early to avoid accidents with about 100000 spectators. Three other starters were withdrawn and no injuries were reported.
Geyer limited Milwaukee to two hits as Columbus won 6 to 0. Friel Kihm James and Wrigley delivered timely hits. Stolen bases by Kihm Raidy Wrigley Brown and misc. fielding and pitching details accompany the box score. Time 1 2. Umpire Kerin.
Indianapolis defeats Minneapolis 2-0 as arquard dominates with pitching and hitting both runs. Marquard and Oberlin duel as the lone scoring plays come on Coulter’s two-base hit and Williams’ sacrifice, with strong defense and 1 hour 50 minute game time.
In Pittsburg, St. Louis defeated Pittsburg 3 to 0 as Clarke was ejected in the eighth for questioning a decision. Raymond struck out the first three in the fifth. Pitching duel featured strong performances by both starters and a late St. Louis rally.
Miller batted for Young in the eighth. Hits off Young six in eight innings and one off Hildebrand. Sacrifice hit By Byrne. Stolen base Becker. Left on bases Pittsburg six St Louis. Walks Young one Raymond. First base on errors Pittsburg two. Struck out Young six Hildebrand one Raymond nine. Passed ball Hostetter. Time one fifty. Umpire Rigler.
Brooklyn won the game 4 to 1 at the Polo Grounds. Crandall started eight innings for Brooklyn, Pastorius pitched the ninth. Hummell had a two base hit, Pattee and Bresnahan stood out with hits and RBIs as Brooklyn salvaged the win against New York.
Washington bats in the ninth to top Boston 9 7, Wagner and Laporte with key hits. McHale, Lord, and Laporte slugged three bases, Gessler swiped two, and Delahanty/Shipke turned a double play as Falkenberg and Cates split pitching duties.
Rain caused the postponement of the St. Paul versus Louisville game in Louisville on April 24. The two teams could not play as scheduled due to weather.
In a Central League clash at Zanesville on April 24 the game ended 2–2 after darkness halted play in the thirteenth inning. Dayton scored in the first, fifth, and seventh innings while Zanesville added runs in the third and sixth. Batteries were Rowan and Richardson for Dayton with Watt and Fischer for Zanesville.
Ft Wayne jumped ahead early and cruised to a 6 to 1 victory over Wheeling as Hyatt exited in the second inning. Batteries were credited to Fryat Jerger Spahr Miller and Clark for the visitors while Wheeling fumbled through fielding errors and miscues.
Boston and Philadelphia played a tense pitcher friendly affair with Boston edging ahead 5-3 on timely hits and fielding miscues. Browne starred at the plate and on the bases while Ritchie delivered solid defense for the winners.
Evansville won 10 to 3 as its fielding held Grand Rapids to few runs. Batteries Pearson Dunn Hagerman Warner and Housen contributed on the mound and in the field. Evansville led early with steady defense and decisive batting to secure the victory in Evansville Indiana.
Errors at critical times cost South Bend the game as Terre Haute won 2 to 1. Terre Haute scored in the first, fourth and seventh innings, while South Bend managed a single run in the fourth. Sb batteries were Schriever Williams Moore and Tieman.
Postponements from Nashville and a night game in Atlanta end after eight innings due to darkness. In Memphis, Mobile falls 9 to 3.
Cincinnati sports page lists numerous Sunday baseball matchups including Woodward vs Eughes, Inverness Whatnots vs Tropwens, Mercedes vs Victors at Fairmount, Covington vs Anheuser Busch, Linwoods opening game with All Collegians, and Hyde Park practice with Eries. Officials note lineups, venues, and travel details for fans.
The Rockaway Stakes at six furlongs overflowed as The favorite James B Brady won easily with Hyperion II and Fieming close. Siskin rode by E Dugan finished first in the second race, Warden and Sight followed, and Emma Carus scratched at the post in the maiden sixth race field.
Friends mourn the death of Jesse Sheldon a former Cincinnatus player under Herman Gerhardt who planned to join Garry at Middletown last season. He played one game before injury ended his season and he underwent an operation last fall from which he never fully recovered.
Lexington report says Kid Hubert defeated Kid Lefeber of Cincinnati by a first round knockout in a boxing card held tonight. Hubert dominated early with rapid combinations sealing the win before the bell.
The 8 S. A. D. C. Bellevue beats Phil Sheridan Council No. 206 Y M I two games to one in a pool series. Final score in the last match was S A D C 200 Y M I 184. Lineup included C Eveslage J Besse C Bolte and G Albers.
The Hyde Park residence of Albert Hoffman at 3520 St. Charles Place was damaged by a gas explosion in the basement during a meter replacement from artificial to natural gas. No injuries were reported.
An Elmira report says Cassidy voted against the race track bill after a telegram from Congressman Fassett, allegedly altered in Washington. Fassett later said the telegrams were forged, and the operator was discharged amid an internal investigation.
Three favorites Mortiboy and Plantland are heavily bet on at Lexington but neither prevails.
In Lexington on April 24 the rain turned the track to a quagmire as six races were run amid heavy downpours. Mortiboy and Plantland drew attention with bets on them while a field of horses including Transform, Hasty Agnes, Lizzie McLean, Rustie, and Quagga competed in maiden, filly, selling, and open events with times ranging from 0:50 4-5 to 2:52 5-? seconds.
In Oakland on April 24 Traffic the Kansas Price colt won the two year old Ocean View Handicap. Mauretania nosed Bill Eaton for second with Loretta taking first in the third race. Traffic led a close finish in the fourth race with Mauretania second and Billenton third as other races produced varied results with notable runners like Lord Nelson and Korosillany.
A detailed Lexington card lists purses and weights for races across six events. Entries cover four furlong sprints to maiden two-year-olds, with participants including May Flyfast, Harriett Rowe, Anna Howard, Lady Hawthorne, Bonnie Kelso, and Broadside among many others, alongside weights and race types such as selling, handicap, and steeplechase entries.
Joseph M. Griffith of Hamilton Ohio was robbed of $67 after a crowded interurban trip ending on Walnut street. He says several well dressed men jostled him on the rear platform and in Clark street car cars. Police have descriptions of the suspects based on Griffiths account.
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