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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1908
Page
3
Yesterday in baseball action the Reds defeated the New York team 5 to 0 as Muggsy led an aggregated hitting surge with multiple bunts and timely hits. Mitchell contributed a triple keying the easy win amid a strong pitching performance.
In New York Aug 6 the Giants lost to Cincinnati 5–0 as Spade pitched well for the Reds allowing only five hits. New York wasted a first inning scoring chance and then fell behind, with errors contributing to the decisive defeat.
The Reds travel to Brooklyn to play Patsy Donovan's Superbas in a key series. Ganzel's crew seeks revenge after a rough season run, while Ames sparks fan interest. Leon appears back in form, Spade delivers a sharp start, and Bunny Pearce may rejoin if Gansel’s ankle flares up.
Aug 6 report from Philadelphia shows Chicago losing two games as Philadelphia capitalized on errors and timely hits. First game details include Evers, Tinker, and Dooin contributing, with Overall and Sparks commanding on the mound. Second game notes Chicago’s miscues and strong Philadelphia defense as Bransfield and Magee helped secure the win.
Rain halted a Brooklyn St Louis doubleheader after six innings with the visitors leading by a score of percent to 0. Lush pitched a no hit game in the opener before rain postponed the second. Also, Indianapolis fell to Louisville 8 to 3 in the late game as Marquard held the mound for five innings and Adams closed the win.
Pittsburg defeats Boston 9 to 1 in a rain shortened doubleheader opener. Lindaman and Beukes drove runs as Maddox and Boultes struggled on the mound. Umpire Johnstone officiated. Kelley and Browne were ejected for disputing.
Falkenberg stifles former teammates as Cleveland routs Washington 6 to 1. The victory extends Cleveland’s win streak to seven, with four against New York and three vs Washington. Lajoie and Bradley key hits pace the offense. Johnson and Falkenberg excel on the mound.
Chicago triumphs 13 innings to 1 in Boston with Hahn driving in the decisive run after Sullivan reached safely and was sacrificed by Davis. Boston scored in the fourth on a single, out, and Cravath’s double, while Chicago tied it in the ninth on Davis’s hit and White’s sacrifice and Wagner’s error. McConnell and White key on defense and pitching.
Cravath delivers a clutch two- base hit off Steele in the ninth to seal a 4 3 win for Boston. Isbell Sullivan White steal on bases while Cicotte and Cicotte combine for 9 strikeouts as Chicagos offense fades late.
Three singles a walk and an error in the fourth inning gave St Louis three runs and a 3 1 victory over New York to complete a three game sweep. Hoffman and Conroy had two base hits. Ball and Sweeney appeared as pinch hitters in the ninth.
Wet grounds forced the postponement of the Philadelphia versus Detroit game in Detroit on August 6. Local officials cited unplayable field conditions and rescheduling plans await announcement.
Toledo opened strong, scoring in the first inning and driving Good from the mound by the sixth. Harris followed, faltering as Toledo batted, and Odwell relieved on the mound. Pruitt held most of the game, except for a third inning surge, with Hickman singled out as the standout.
Evansville defeated Fort Wayne 4-3 in the first game and 12-0 in the second part of a double header halted after seven innings due to darkness. The games featured pitching by Corns Chambers Alberts Clark Pearson Dunn and Kempf with Wacker also pitching in relief.
South Bend won both games from Zanesville 3 to 1 and 5 to 4 on August 6. In game one Zanesville scored four runs as South Bend managed five. pitchers Connolly and Glyn battled, with Schriver and Smith handling the catching duties. In game two South Bend broke open a tight contest late, scoring four runs in the final frames to secure the 5-4 victory. Moore and Kurke started on the mound and were aided by Guyn and Schriver.
Dayton pitcher Deaver was hit for four consecutive hits, then Dorhan relieved to allow two more hits and two walks in the sixth as five runs came in. Simioon and Terre Haute both scored, with Rowen Richardson and Williams part of the batteries.
Hagerman pitched a strong game allowing only four hits as Grand Rapids defeated Wheeling 4 to 3. The Rapids scored early and added late, while Wheeling could not answer after the opening innings. Batteries Hagerman Bailey Roberts Miller Huston.
John Sanford's Mayfield, ridden by Shilling, wins the Alabama Stakes at Saratoga over a muddy track after the favorite Stamina is disqualified for interference. Jockey E Dugan receives a $100 fine and suspension for rough riding. Steeplechase Jockey O'Brien is suspended for incompetent riding. Beckon leads early, Mayfield and Stamina contend in the stretch as Stamina finishes first but is disqualified for Mayfield to be declared winner.
The victorious American Olympic team returned from London aboard the Adriatic praising English hosts for social treatment while condemning officials for biased decisions and rulings. Ray Ewry cited a constant attempt to edge Americans, including a controversial finish in the marathon.
Tyrus Raymond Cobb known as Ty Cobb, star outfielder of the Detroit team, wed Charlotte Marion Lombard daughter of a leading Augusta family. The couple will tour Georgia then rejoin Detroit and plan a European visit after the season.
Detroit President F. J. Navin announced the purchase of Bush the shortstop from the Indianapolis American Association team. The price is reported to be $5000.
Cincinnati area clubs and players prepare for a busy Sunday with teams like Wiedemanns, Dayton Shilohs, Peerless, Kentucky Colonels, Covington Cardinals, and Riedlins in action. Notables include Feeney of Covington, Joe Starle of the Saints, Lew Thomas of Evanston, and pitches from Schulte. Games at Wiedemann Park, Naylor's Park, Bellevue Park, Linwood Park, and Riedlin grounds feature multiple matchups and open dates.
In Minneapolis on August 6 John Adams of St Paul Trafford June of Minneapolis and Nate Emerson of Cincinnati will compete tomorrow for the right to meet I. H. Waldner for the Northwestern championship at the Deep Haven courts. Doubles survivors include Emerson and Wardner Graves and Adams Roche and Strothman T. K. Thompson and Greer and Jayne and Gill.
Athletic Games Committee for the Irish day at Chester Park on August 16 has completed its programme with water baseball as a highlight. The card includes tug of war high jump broad jump loop step and jump sack race potato tub and three legged races plus swimming events. Prizes await victors and city amateurs are entering in strong numbers.
American Association club owners voted here to reinstate M. J. Kelly of the St. Paul Club after his 1906 expulsion for umpire baiting. A final vote was expected at a later meeting, possibly from Minneapolis, following a petition signed by 11,000 St. Paul businessmen and city officials.
The program outlines six races for the meet. Weights and horse names listed include Gowan Refined Biskra Whip Top Grace Cameron in the first race. Joe Madden Statesman Connaught Ranger Sea Cliff Schleswig Petticoat Louise Bell Hoffman Hawkwing Chaffinch in the Albany Handicap. Robert Cooper Monocle Good Craft Dark Night Earl's Court De Burgo Golconda Thomas Cal twin in the third. Fair Play Dandelion Dorante Danoscara Pins and Needies in the fourth. Polly Watts Sam Rice The Wrestler Sir Toddington Easton Gransar Ardtii in the fifth. and Westmore Madman Michael Beck Leboit Garacontie Perseus The Pippin Lady Hubbard Strike Out Louise Bell Miss Kearney Cototto in the sixth.
Hedgewood Boy wins the first heat in 2 03% and the second in 2 03% at Recreation Park, with Alice Pointer and Red Bow following. Hamburg Belle sets a trot record of 2 05% in straight heats for the 2 11 trot. Jerry B. captures the Hotel Richman $5,000 purse for 2 15 class pacers. The afternoon averages just over 2 09.
New York Aug 6 Justice Gaynor of the Supreme Court declared that making an ordinary bet is not a crime. The Sterling case involved betting on golf in Nassau County. The judge distinguished ordinary bets from gambling, noting that recording bets for all comers or advertising bets constitutes crime.
Carthage Fair opens next Tuesday and runs through Saturday with a strong speed program featuring trotting and pacing races. Novel events include two and three year old colt races with $50 added to the purse by the Fair Board. Entries for all trotting and pacing races closed yesterday and running races close Tuesday. Colt race entries closed July 15.
In Cleveland on August 6 the Ohio State tennis tournament saw Collins and Wick defeat Nash and Thayer in a tight second set 6-4. Garrison and Little beat Apthorp and Manchester 6-0 6-4, advancing to finals Friday. Consolation singles saw Garrison beat Jennings 6-2 6-3. Semifinals featured Dewhurst over Nash 6-1 6-3 and Little over Goodbody 6-1 2-6 6-4.
Richmond Indiana welcomes a large two day shoot scheduled for September 8 and 9. The event is sanctioned by the American Shooters League and expects marksmen from across the country to attend.
In Memphis the Memphis at New Orleans game was postponed due to rain. Nashville defeated Atlanta 6 to 0. Birmingham beat Montgomery 8 to 6. Little Rock edged Mobile 7 to 6.
A Chester Park program features Gilbert and Sullivan's The Mikado with a renowned cast including Miss Hemmi as Yum Yum and Mr Sheehan as Nanki Pooh. The production comes after Chicago success and promises elaborate staging and costumes for Sunday night and the week ahead.
The Queen City Beach thrives during the heat waves with steady beachgoers in the Ohio water from dawn till night. Daylight swimmers share the sands with night crowds attracted to brilliantly lit baths and the large pavilion offering 1,400 dressing rooms, weather permitting.
Arnold appears as the headline attraction at Chester Park for the last week of the 1907 season. Colonel Ike Martin secured his engagement after praising Arnold's affable manner. The bill also features The Man of Mystery, George Yeoman, the Four Virginian Belles, Oneida the mystic, and others as daily exhibitions await patrons weather permitting.
Sonnenleitner's Tyrolean Warblers attract visitors at Reichrath's Park with picturesque Alpine costumes and yodeling. The troupe performs on the Reich rath stage. Clark street and Colerain avenue streetcars run directly to Reichrath gate.
Colonel Martin finds Dilgher the Man of Mystery in Dilgher who claims he can escape from a fire and burglar proof safe. He demonstrates on the park safe and is slated to perform each Sunday and through the week with six pairs of handcuffs secured. He will regain freedom in under three minutes or forfeit a week’s salary with LaVerne assisting him.
Clinton Lloyd leads the open air Hiawatha at the Zoo delivering the poem with a sonorous voice. He appears briefly in Black Robe during the final scene causing a striking moment of peace and goodwill.
Announcement last night stated the wheel for the Princess, the Coney Island steamer, would be in place this evening with the big boat on the schedule for Saturday. Crowds are expected at the island.
The bath house urges early risers to swim at Chester Lake as the season nears end. The beach opens at 7 every morning rain or shine. By noon the water fills with splashers and divers, so go early to avoid crowds and snags in the water.
Avoca on the Miami River offers moving pictures as a feature with additional attractions. The management also emphasizes bathing, launches, dancing, and other pastimes as part of the regular program at Avoca, accessible via the C., M. & L. traction line and Pennsylvania trains.
Fraviola the professional woman cyclist prepared to race a mile against two horses at Coney Island on Sunday at 4 o clock. She practiced on the course yesterday and impressed crowds as the likely winner of the $250 purse if Minnehaha and Blaze o Light fail to defeat her. Fraviola has long been a Northwest professional, now concentrating on straightaway racing.
The Lagoon baby show drew large crowds as prizes were awarded to triplets Aaron Bernard and Leonard Chaliff of Newport for the triplets category. Twins awards went to Sam and Carl Ludwig of Walnut Hills Cincinnati first, Paul and Pauline Sechrist Erlanger second, Alice and Lottie Harper Covington third. Red-haired winner Mary B Mueller Covington with runners-up Rachel Johnson Covington and Chris King Newport. Fat babies top honors went to Albert Vanezel Bromley first, Thelma Rose Bellevue second, Evelyn M Purnell Covington third. Lydia J Crout Covington won the special prize. Judges were Chris Kolhoven, William Purcell, William Scanlon, and R. E. Slater. Parade scheduled today at 3 pm.
A New York meeting in Klaw and Erlanger’s office launched efforts to create a national organization of theatre interests aimed at cooperation and betterment. Prominent managers including Frohman Keith Proctor Williams Beck Shubert Nixon and others appointed a steering committee to draft a plan of operation for a permanent body. No merger of interests was discussed, and measures to deter building theaters without suitable bookings were noted for future consideration.
The Island Queen ran to Coney Island at 6:45 9 and 10 30 last evening carrying crowds after supper. The record crowds exceeded prior daily totals though the Princess accident limited service and Chile assisted with overflow. Madame Marantette’s high school horses appeared at the race track to fill grand stand seating.
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