This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 48 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1908
Page
3
National League results show Philadelphia 2 Cincinnati 0 while New York tied St Louis 2 6 Brooks 2. Boston beat Detroit 9 6 and Cleveland routed New York 16 3. Chicago defeated Washington 4 1.
The standings list teams from the National and Central Leagues with wins, losses and percentages. Notable entries include Pittsburg 55 36, Detroit 57 35, Chicago 55 36, St Louis 38, New York 53 37, Philadelphia 47 40, and Cleveland 49 43 in the National League, plus Indianapolis 64 44, Louisville 62 44, Columbus 59 47, Toledo 56 47, Grand Rapids 51 44 in the Central League.
Cincinnati faces Philadelphia. Pittsburg plays Brooklyn. Chicago meets Boston. St Louis travels to New York.
Foxen limited Cincinnati to two hits through seven innings as Philadelphia edged the Reds 3 to 0. Magee Bransfield and Osborne drove runs, while Coakley faltered late and Klem's call in the fourth aided Philadelphia. Attendance 4,187.
In Philadelphia on July 31 the Reds face the Phillies in the series finale with Ewing to pitch for Cincinnati and Moren for Philadelphia. Umpire Klemm drew criticism for a disputed call on Ganzel, altering the inning outcome. Manager Ganzel reshuffled the batting order, swapping Johnny Kane and Miller Huggins, while Foxen and Coakley pitched well amid umpiring quirks. The Reds missed a chance to rise to fourth place with the loss.
Chicago wins 3-1 over Boston in a game noted for timely hitting and solid overall play. Lindaman earned the win while Evers, Sweeney, and Tinker produced key plays. Kling homered for Chicago.
New York beat St. Louis 9 to 2 as Lush and Raymond were dominant for the locals. Gilbert benched for arguing with the umpire. Barry, Doyle, and Devlin led the offense with multiple hits while Lush and Raymond controlled the mound.
Pittsburg top Brooklyn 6 to 2 as Brooklyn commits a triple play in the third. Leach McLeach Shannon Clarke Wagner, Abbatio, Wilson Swadina Gibson Maddox and Padze star in a brief box score featuring three base hit by Wagner and a late Pittsburg rally. Leaders include Leach, Swadina, Abbatichio for Brooklyn and Wagner for Pittsburg. Time 1 45 with Rudderham and Emelie umpiring.
Detroit’s nine game winning run ended as Boston beat Detroit 9 to 5. Two ninth inning misplays allowed four Boston runs in a game where Summers, Burchell, Steele, and Mullin pitched for the clubs. Carrigan doubled and Gessler stole a base for Boston while Mullin, Steele and Mullin saw action on the mound for Detroit.
Chicago pounds Charles Smith for four early runs and beats Washington 4 to 1. Ganley doubles, Edmondson triples, and the White Sox build a lead before settling the game behind solid pitching and fielding.
In Louisville on July 31, Woodruff stole home in the third inning to spark a 2-1 victory over Milwaukee. Halla and Berry contributed key plays to secure the win as Burke worked effectively on the mound.
Hess shuts out St. Paul over nine innings allowing eighty pitches. Wrigley’s triple in the seventh and Friel’s steal highlight Columbus offense. St. Paul errors and seven strikeouts by Hess mark the rout in Columbus.
Kansas City defeated Indianapolis 4 to 2 to sweep a three game series. Key players include Hallman Brashear Lindsay Neighbors and Carter for Kansas City while Siever and Carter handled mound duties for Indianapolis. The game lasted 1 hour 45 minutes with Kane and Bierhalter presiding as umpires.
Minneapolis defeats Toledo 3 to 1 on July 31 as Lattimore and Patterson hold steady pitching. Key hits include O'Brien and Wesday with two bases, Toledo trouble on defense with errors and walks contributing to three Toledo runs all in one game.
The Sunday Commercial Tribune will feature a leading piece on the Society of Equity and its offspring the Night Riders. The article promises information drawn from the society’s own books and records.
Terre Haute lost both ends of a July 31 doubleheader with Grand Rapids in Terre Haute Indiana. The second game ended after seven innings with Grand Rapids winning and notable pitching by Douthet Schaefer and Drill. Final scores show Grand Rapids advancing with strong hitting and Terre Haute errors contributing to the losses.
Wheeling takes the first game in thirteen innings as Huston scores on Ralston’s fence drive. The second game is awarded to Wheeling in the first inning after Ft Wayne refuses to honor an umpire’s decision. Chill leaves after the first game and Jerger umpires the second until the visitors quit. Final score notations show Ft Wayne 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Wheeling 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 13. Batteries: Van Anda and Clark for Ft Wayne. Jerger rogers and Huston for Wheeling.
Zanesville blanked Dayton 11 to 0 as Fisher belted a decisive eighth inning homer. Yingling Richardson and Guyn contributed on the mound for Zanesville while Guyn and Fisher shared catching duties.
Evansville hosts South Bend as the visitor wins 6 to 4. Final line shows Evansville 000 000 041 and South Bend 000 061 1 4 with Ferrias Pearson Dunn Alberts and Tieman credited in the batteries.
Sauer dominated with eleven strikeouts as Brighton defeated Vine Clifton. Key hits included two-base by Robinson Robertson Helferich and three-base by McCloy. Final score shows Brighton scoring 6 runs to Vine Clifton 4 with Sauer earning the win and Knabb taking the loss.
At Atlanta, Atlanta 4 beat New Orleans 0. At Nashville, Nashville 1 defeated Memphis 0. At Birmingham 3, Little Rock 2. Montgomery 3, Mobile 3 went ten innings before darkness ended play.
In Chicago the Western championship tennis tournament advances to the finals with Harry Wardner and Charles Peters, both of Chicago, set to play for the title after eliminating out-of-town rivals. Miriam Steever wins the women's singles final and will face Carrie Neely for the Western crown tomorrow.
Avondale meets Pleasant Ridge at League Park in a key Saturday doubleheader while Madisonville plays College Hill at College Hill and Northside clashes with Lockland at Hartwell. Ridge aims to topple Avondale, with Thau and Addams in the lineup, and Norwood adds punch for the Norwood squad.
In Manhattan Park this afternoon a Queen City League double header pits the Fleischmanns against Cincinnati Car Company at 2 o'clock. A Car Company sweep would move them to first place while a Fleischmanns win could push them to second. Secretary Applegate asks scorers to bring official copies to Huggins & Martin's before 7.
Local games schedule includes Norwood versus French Bros at Henderson grounds with umpire Braner, Gas Company against St Henry at Hartwell with umpire Allen, and Smith & Nixon versus Bellevue Athletics at Carthage with umpire Rechtin. Dayton Shilohs versus Shamrocks loom large with star players undecided. Muldoons duel Kentucky Colonels at Bellevue Park. Buck Murry’s Champs face Big Jim’s old Timers for Sunshine League leadership. Walnut Hills Stars meet Dayton Athletics in Dayton lineup showcase. Wiedemann Middletown rivalry at Wiedemann Park draws top attention as Middletown battles to protect second place in the K S O League.
In Boston at Longwood, B C Wright defeats F B Alexander 6 3 14 12 3 in the semifinals, as R D Little beats C H Bull Jr in straight sets. Wright and Little then defeat E H Whitney and A N Reggio to reach the Eastern doubles final. Larned and Wrenn beat Rhoades pair 6 2 6 2 8 5. Holloway advances in straight sets.
Sergeant Walsh of the United States Army on furlough finished a 63 day 23 hour walk from San Francisco to New York claiming a new record. He crossed the Great Divide twice on a wager and lost fifty pounds along the journey crawling along a narrow 9 inch trail high above the ground. He is 52 years old and collected signatures from mayors and town officials on his route.
Croker's Derby winner Orby It will never race again. A letter from New York says the horse, once owned by Richard Croker, is retired after a career foiled by an errant exercise boy. The incident allegedly caused a leg injury ending his turf days.
The Detroit Grand Circuit meet closes after five days of fierce racing led by 2:07 pacing heats where Copa De Oro faltered as Darkey Hal and Auto battled for early wins. Zomalta dominates the 2:20 trot with two wins this week and Kalamazoo hosts next as Readville Dover purses are announced.
In Saratoga July racing, outsider Beaucoup overcame a poor start to surge from midpack and win the Delaware Handicap at one mile by two lengths over Marathon with Royal Tourist third. Moquette captured the Mohawk Selling Stake, as detailed race-by-race results follow with times and placings for each event.
The program lists six races with gate weights for horses. First race features three-year-olds and up at one mile including Sugar Pine and The Wrestler. Second race is the Shillellah steeplechase handicap for four-year-olds and up over two and a half miles. Third race the United States Hotel Stakes at six furlongs for two-year-olds with top entries like Statesman and Torbellino. Fourth race the Catskill Handicap for three-year-olds and up over seven furlongs with Dresmer and Westbury among entrants. Fifth race for three-year-olds and up at one mile with Sunfire and Adriana noted. Sixth race two-year-olds selling at five and a half furlongs with Midshipman and Patriot listed.
The United Kingdom crew swept the international regatta finishing ahead of all continental rowers. The highlight was the championship eight where Belgium fell to Leander by two and a half lengths on a 1.5 mile course in 7 minutes 2 seconds.
The Lurline of the South Coast Yacht Club San Pedro Del won the Honolulu to Hilo race begun July 28 in a field that included Lady Maud Seattle Hawaii and Kamehameha Ha waiian Yacht Clubs. The Lurline also topped the first leg in the trans-Pacific contest.
Stanley Ketchel defended his world middleweight title by KO'ing Hugo Kelley in the third round before a crowded Coliseum. Ketchel weighed 158 pounds with Kelley a few pounds heavier, receipts near $20,000, and extra seating erected as the crowd strained for admission.
Queen City Driving Club presents four harness races at Carthage Fair Grounds this afternoon. Two mile heats and two half mile heats feature top local trotters expected to draw a large crowd for a day of racing.
Plans to stage a statewide reception for Oregon born Olympic champions Forest C. Smithson Daniel J Kelly and Alfred C Gilbert upon their return from New York to Portland. A special car decorated with banners will carry the athletes and inform along the route of their achievement.
John J. Hayes the New Yorker who won the Marathon received a popular welcome on arrival at Nenagh Tipperary. Thousands filled the platform as he was carried shoulder high to his carriage amid cheers and fireworks. The crowd then escorted the athlete through Nenagh to his grandfather's house.
Governor John S. Little of Arkansas has been placed in a sanitarium in St. Joseph Missouri. He has suffered a nervous breakdown since his election and developed acute melancholia. His condition is described as not encouraging.
Col W L Curry state commissioner of soldiers claims collapsed from heat in Columbus. Doctors report he can resume duties next week.
James Quitley of Hamilton Ohio tried to ride a freight train from the Ivorydale yards when a brake man unknown in name kicked him from a car. The train speed caused multiple bruises and he was taken to City Hospital for treatment.
Margaret Fallon of 420 Hunt Street was moved to the hospital early this morning suffering from a severe dementia. She has been ill for over a year and authorities believe worry contributed to the mental decline.
Miss Anna McManus of Cincinnati sails today from New York aboard the steamship Prinzess Irene of the North German Lloyd Line bound for Naples and Genoa via Gibraltar, among the traveling passengers.
Monarch Tobacco Company of Louisville sues American Tobacco Company and related firms for 1.5 million dollars alleging ruin of its trade through alleged coercion and control of independent factories. Doerhoefer family ownership cited. James C. Duke named as defendant.
James T. Blair of Parkersburg West Virginia president of the railroad was appointed receiver by United States Judge J E Sater on the Pennsylvania Railroad Company filing. The suit claims 2000 of capital stock and 30683 09 owed, with plans to build Columbus to Cleveland halted at Marietta Palos due to capital shortage. A mortgage to Knickerbocker Trust is questioned and the court may include the lender. The Commercial Tribune announces August 2 printing on the American Society of Equity history and upcoming public notice.
The Ohio River at Cincinnati stood at 15 feet 4 inches and stationary at 6 p.m. yesterday. Advertised river departures include Pittsburg Virginia at 5 p.m and Louisville daily at 5 p.m with variations on Sundays and Saturdays.
Steamboat departures from the port included Greenwood for Pomeroy Courter for Maysvillezzie Bay for Madison and Indiana for ville. Incoming packets today include Virginia from Pittsburg Greenland from Pomeroy Kentucky from Madison and City of Cincinnati from Louisville. Forecast shows the Ohio River falling toward Parkersburg with Cincinnati expected to see a drop by Saturday.
Brief river reports from multiple ports note falling or rising levels and several departures and arrivals. Key movements include the Ohio to Charleston, the H K Bedford and Ruth to Parkersburg, and various riverfront vessels in Cincinnati Louisville Evansville and Cairo with conditions described as clear and hot.
Steamship Greenland sails from Tyam in Sycamore at 5 p.m. bound for Charleston and Louisville via intermediate points. Freight terms listed include a round trip fare of eight dollars and mention of river freight and scheduling details.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.