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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1908
Page
6
Cincinnati wins 4 0 over St Louis as Mitchell pitches well Mowrey hits. Hoodoo is broken bunts and bingles noted. Standings show national and american leagues with multiple clubs and win loss records across divisions.
The Reds and Cardinals battled as Redlegs push ahead with late runs. Mowrey Paskert and Koney drive key hits while Delahanty Barry and Hostetter provide offense in a tight scoring sequence.
Major matchups feature St. Louis visiting Cincinnati, Pittsburg at Chicago, New York at Boston, and Philadelphia at Brooklyn as planned games this weekend.
In a 4 0 win over St Louis the Reds showed sharp fielding and timely hitting. Mike Mitchell’s strong arm at the plate and Red Mike Mowrey’s two clutch hits sparked Cincinnati while Andy Coakley outpitched Raymond for the Reds. The crowd reached about 12 000 despite questionable weather and Hank O Day umpired.
The second game with St Louis starts at 3 30 this afternoon replacing 3. Weekday games will all begin at 3 30. Sunday games start at 3. Ewing or Weimer will pitch for the Reds with Froome or McGlynn on the mound for the Cardinals.
The St Louis Club denounces Chicago dressing rooms and will dress at the hotel and ride to the park this season unless Murphy makes changes in his hen coop.
The piece lauds Hostetter as the top all around player today surpassing Bresnahan. Drafted by Cincinnati from Denver, he sprained an ankle in spring practice and never had a full try-out. With St. Louis he has played every position and now catches, valued as a strong team asset.
Bugs Raymond, nicknamed in the South last season, shows a Billy Campbell like motion as a right hander. He kept the Reds close to the bags yesterday and twice fooled basemen by turning to first instead of delivering. Mitchell slid to second on the first play, while Paskett was tagged out at second.
A late play in the eighth inning sees Lobert attempting to score from third as Ganze advances to hit, but the ball stays too close to him and he misplays it.
Paskett made a long run to trap Koney's fly in the fourth and threw to Ganzel attempting to double up Murray at first. Ganzel, though, overran the return and speared the ball bare handed in spectacular fashion.
Mitchell demonstrated his throwing skill by nipping Hostetter at the plate, delivering a smooth and precise play that stood out as a standout example of his late season form.
Lobert shows eagerness by leaping into the air to reach the hall and confront the group. The scene centers on his urgency and the moment of contact with the space.
Adams County friends greeted Sallee with a large bouquet before the game. The Reds fared better with Raymond than Chicago or Pittsburgh. Sallee allowed one hit to the Cubs but lost the game. he tangled Barney Cruss' team with his curves, though the Reds still lost.
Attendance reached about 12,000, a figure comparable to the opening game in Chicago, signaling strong turnout.
Charley Dryden attributes a short verse to Jake Weimer. The quip notes that cleaning or repainting does not remove the lingering duckling odor.
Yesterday's victory leaves the Reds tied for fourth place. A win today with losses by Pittsburg and New York would move the Reds into a tie for second.
The Cardinals feature four quality starters Froome Beebe Karger and Raymond who would bolster almost any roster.
In the third inning Lobert's fly ball dropped in Gilbert's territory as he chased it and yelled for Shaw to take it. Shaw barely got under the ball but could not hold on, leading to a scoring opportunity.
Rain in St. Louis caused the Chicago St. Louis game to be postponed. No date given for rescheduling.
Wrigley, Thomas and James drove in all Columbus runs while Raidy's defense limited Kansas City to two. Kruger and Congalton made key catches as Columbus prevails in the nine inning game played today in Columbus, O.
Two base hits by Green Barbeau and McCarthy lead Toledo against Milwaukee. West strikes out eight for Toledo, Mansk four for Milwaukee. Armbruster is hit by a pitch. Land has a passed ball. Listers steals bases. game ends with Toledo 9 Milwaukee 0 in a lopsided effort.
Louisville defeats Minneapolis 5 to 1 in the opening game of the series. Fione pitches wild for the visitors and fielding woes plague Minneapolis. Patterson and Harley shine on the mound, with key plays by Perrine, Quinlan, and O'Neil noted in a tense 1 hour 35 minute game at Louisville.
Gatch pitched effectively for the Colonels as they defeated Cleves 8 to 2. Howe and Purcell also pitched for the visitors in a game that featured solid defense and timely hitting. Next Sunday hosts a double header with the Monarchs facing Bellevue Grays and the Colonels meeting the All Professionals.
In a tight game Lamers and Pathfinders produced a combined 77 runs with Dilger a spark for Pathfinders. Fetters and Sauters each pitched strong innings as Fetters earned the win and Sauters took the loss.
Linwood defeated the All Collegians 9 to 1 in the opening game at Linwood. Kline led with a 5 run line while McTighe struck out 3 in a complete effort as Linwood tallied 7 runs through the middle innings. All Collegians managed a single run on a late effort.
In Reading Ohio the Grays edged the Chester Navies 5 to 3 as Benter held bases loaded pressure steady. Key players included Lawrence Williamson Dell for Reading and Bentler for Chester, with strong fielding shaping the contest. Manager Schiering of Carthage suffered a broken collar bone during the opening phase.
Ft Thomas edged Inverness 5 to 4 after a late rally. Key players included Lindaman Timme and Scott on the mound, with multiple batters contributing across the scoring. The game featured two-base hits by Lindaman and Timme as well as a pair of walks from Timme.
The Norwood Eagles beat the Covington Blues 9 to 5 in a tightly contested game. Both teams played well, with Norwood securing the win in a finish that showcased strong batting and pitching.
Flynn stars at shortstop for the Eagles, who overcome a late deficit. Schroeder’s timely single and Adams’ drive set up four runs to tie and win as Kolb and Sander contribute hitters. Final score shows the Eagles 9 to 5 over Covington Blues.
Covington lost 3 to 1 as Anheuser-Busch out hit but misplayed in the field. Newman homered and umpire Hundie drew attention for the features. Covington faces All-Kentuckians next Sunday at Covington Park.
Tropwens defeat Whatnots 7 to 6 in a late rally highlighted by Wiebe catch, Youtsey pitching, and Harvey's sixth inning home run. The Waldorfs beat Peerless 51x in eighth as Niemier wild and Moore relief faltered, with Flick delivering late insurance.
A 3 000 crowd filled Shiloh Park as both teams showcased fast plays in the K I O League opener. Wiedemanns meet Dr Perry’s Glenwoods at New Albany next, after a 6 3 victory over Shilohs with Heeb and A Meyers leading at bat and field.
Miamisburg defeated the All Kentuckians 6 to 1 as Powers and pitchers Stecher and Swartz led the win. Errors marked the visitors’ difficulty in their first team game of the season. home runs or extra-base hits were scarce in the well played affair.
Peters Arms won a well played game 7 to 5 over Times-Star at Hewitt avenue grounds. Rat Ratterman pitched well for Peters Arms and recorded 10 strikeouts while Drake and Lee contributed for Times-Star.
In a one-sided game Hite Williamson notches two bases and Hyt Dell hits a three-base run. Time 1:50. Umpire Ewry.
Stoker’s steady twirling and strong support propel Gyme past Hamilton in a ten inning game. Lewis Wich and O Donnell spark offense while Dink and Manifold shine on defense. Results show Gyma 5 Hamilton 4 with late rallies and solid pitching.
New York hosts an amateur billiard championship at the Liederkranz Club beginning Tuesday with 18.2 balk line, featuring French champion Lucien Rerelle and entrants Calvin Demarest Charles Conklin Edward Gardner and J Ferdinand Poggenburg. The event marks a first under the new format.
Milford defeated Harrison 1 to 0 in a seventeen inning game highlighted by strong pitching from Golden and Shorst ard Armstrong on defense. Harrison had defeated Wiedemann last Sunday, and Milford seeks a reply from Manager Nieman about a rematch.
The Royals defeated the Reading Dublins 21 to 3 on Sunday. Strong hitting and brilliant fielding dominated the game with sensational catches thrilling the crowd. Manny Cook pitched a masterful game for the Royals, filling in for injured regulars.
The Melvins beat the Rookwoods 15 to 9 yesterday at Price Hill. They will face the Monroes next Sunday at Price Hill.
Dayton outplayed Zanesville to win 5 to 1. Batteries Johns and Richardson for Dayton aided by Kenworthy and Fischer for Zanesville. The game took place in Zanesville, on April 26, with Dayton scoring early and holding the lead throughout.
Wheeling lost in the ninth as poor pitching and fielding doomed the Steelmen. Final score Fort Wayne 8 Wheeling 5. Batteries Kirwin and Spahr for Wheeling Hammond Corns Clark and Kelley for Fort Wayne.
Rain at Terre Haute forces postponement of the Terre Haute vs South Bend game due to wet grounds. Event details unavailable beyond the location and delay caused by weather.
Evansville Indiana April 26 errors by the home team opened the door for Grand Rapids who won 5-4 after a string of miscues. Dunn Holquist andreen were mentioned among players in a misplayed game.
New Orleans defeated Little Rock 3 to 1 in 11 innings on April 26. The game extended beyond nine innings before the hosts secured the victory.
The Washington Post profiles Riley Grannan and Pittsburg Phil, two famed bettors. Phil is described as a calculating student of the game who backed Domino against Henry of Navarre and boasted a circle of insiders, while Grannan is depicted as a clairvoyant, intuitive hunch player who rose on bold bets and ultimately met his fate in a turbulent turf career.
Governor Hughes began a series of speeches in Albany and Troy urging passage of antirace track gambling bills. He warned the measure will become a campaign issue if the Legislature fails to act and urged Senators to reconsider their votes. Resolutions praised the Governor’s position and called for action.
IN Nebraska April 26 Guy W ner of the Lincoln Baseball club announced the purchase of Columbus Ohio American Association outfielder. He will report to Lincoln Monday.
The tale recalls Grannan pressing a risky plan on Pittsburg Phil to copper his bets for over a week, netting nearly $200,000 while Phil endured a 26 loss streak. Grannan stopped, Phil recovered quickly, and the story notes Grannan’s blunt betting talk and generous nature amid a fall from fortune.
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