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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1908
Page
3
Ganzel’s crew visits Georgetown Ohio and dominates with a 13 to 1 victory before a big crowd. Paskert makes a star stunt in the outfield as mu sical bunts and bun gle plays electrify the audience amid hot, open-field conditions and distracting center-field umbrellas.
New York visits Cincinnati while Boston travels to Chicago. Brooklyn plays at Pittsburgh and Philadelphia heads to St. Louis for key early season games.
Cincinnati routs Georgetown 10 to 1 in a chaotic field day scored by miscues and wild plays. Reds' Mowrey stars on mound and in lineup as Umpire Ganzel also pitches the final inning.
George Schlef returns to the team today but will not be inserted to catch for several days. Gansel delivered a strong bit as umpire, earning praise for the call and management of the game sequence.
Pittsburg wins a postponed National League game over Brooklyn 2 to 1 on August 21. Maddox drives in both runs and pitches well for the victors. Rucker shines in key moments as Pittsburgh earns the early lead and secures the victory despite late contest pressure.
In St Louis on August 2 Kenetchys double Delahantys sacrifice and Byrnes squeeze bunt produced the decisive run in the ninth, giving St. Louis a 4 to 3 win over Philadelphia. The game lacked notable features.
In New York on August 21 the St. Louis club defeated New York 4 to 8 in a tightly contested game. Howell and Lake pitched well, with Howell steadier and better supported. Key hits included McIlveen’s three-base hit and Wallace, Ball, and Heidrick contributing, while errors shaped scoring, as St. Louis pulled ahead in late innings.
Two Lindaman passes turned into runs and clean hitting helped the visitors score six. Reulbach held Chicago to two safeties through two outs in the third before giving way. Boston bunched hits with key extra bases and staged a late defensive stand to avert more damage.
Washington bunched two hits and a walk off Willet in the first inning to beat Detroit 3 to 1. Johnson was effective with men on base as manager Jennings argued Egan's call on Milan's steal and was ejected. Caught in a tight lineup, Detroit struggled with Johnson pitching and timely Washington hits.
Philadelphia scores four singles off Ryan in the ninth to cap a 14 8 victory after Cleveland tied twice. Bell in the box score shows J Clarke Hartsel Oldring Turner Lajoie Murphy Stovall Davis N Clarke J Collins Bemis Goode Perring Coombs Rhoades Dygert Berger Vickers and Hinchman among the players. The game ends with two outs when the winning run scores and umpires are Sheridan and Evans.
Chicago edged Boston 8 to 7 in an uphill game with three pitchers used by each team. Cicotte struggled, Steele was hit, and Walsh closed for Chicago while Smith, Altrock and Burchell yielded most of the hits. Key moments included Wag ner and Davis two base hits and Jones adding a three-base hit.
Louisville defeated Kansas City 11 to 3 as Cross Beckley and the bat boy were ejected for umpire baiting. Game notes include earned runs totals 4 to 1 for Louisville and multiple fielding errors by both sides with Carter and Hill purchasing most hits for their teams.
South Bend defeats Dayton 2 to 1 in ten innings as Alberts and Rowan pitch well. Final line shows South Bend 9 000 100 6001 26, Dayton 2 000 000 010 2. Batteries Alberts Tieman Rowan Kiefel.
In Wheeling on August 21 Terre Haute defeated Wheeling 8 to 3 after a rough contest. Rogers was knocked out in the third inning. Terre Haute scored four in the final three frames to pull ahead. Batteries Douthett Williams for Terre Haute and Rogers Miller Huston for Wheeling.
Zanesville defeated Evansville 11 to 2 as Pendry and Fischer hit home runs. Evansville managed two runs in the first two innings before Zanesville pulled away with a string of runs. Batteries Reese Pearson Malloy Knoll and Grefe Kenworthy Fischer.
Grand Rapids pitcher Warner shut down Ft Wayne, allowing six scattered hits as the Elks won 6 to 2. Batters added quick support with a 2 run surge in the middle innings and a final eight run frame sealed the victory. Batteries Warner Bailey for Grand Rapids Corns Clark for Ft Wayne.
Millcreek defeated Clifton Elm 8 to 7 in a hard fought Traction League finale. Otto pitched for Clifton Elm with 7 strikeouts, while Vallanlingham fanned 11 for Millcreek. Yeager was ruled out for interference and key hits came from Fey Haenlein and Brockman.
In Montgomery First, Montgomery wins 4 to 1 over Atlanta in game one and 4 to 3 in game two. Birmingham First sees Birmingham defeat Nashville 6 to 2 in seven innings, then Birmingham beats Nashville 4 to 0 by agreement. Leese Little Rock-Little Rock defeats New Orlean ater Mobile-Memphis. Mobile game postponed.
Duesseldorf Aug 21 Chess progress paused as Dr. Tarrasch remained fatigued from recent decisive games with Dr. Lasker and no match was staged today.
Northside faces Pleasant Ridge at Northside, Avondale meets Madisonville at Madisonville, and Lockland plays College Hill at College Hill. Last regular games of the season spark a tense finish with College Hill hoping a win over Lockland and the postponed Avondale game to tie for first. Norwood and Pleasant Ridge also noted as entertaining contenders.
Norwood leads the season but Johnston toppled them last week. Car Company faces injuries and ineligible-player disputes loom as Fleischmanns struggle. Advents meet Fleischmanns at Oakley while Linwood and Pechiney host others in close contests as Saturday’s play nears.
On Labor Day at Wiedemann Park a three game series for Newport Covington championship begins with Covingtons facing Wiedemanns. The series winner earns $100 plus half the receipts as basketball era style wagering builds.
The Scouts face Manager Kerper's Pape Bros tomorrow afternoon in the bottoms. Berling signed William Hanenstein formerly with the Delrays to bolster Pape Bros. lineup includes F Wallace, W Hanenstein, B Smith, L Berling, J Wise, J Bargen, W Kopp, G Kipp, W Muller with Hanenstein as pitcher and Wallace behind the plate.
At Poughkeepsie Hudson River Driving Park on August 21 the Grand Circuit closed with dramatic heats. Loyal driven by Geers trumped The Alomo in the 2:14 trot heat in 2:10% and joined the 2:10 list with 2:09%4 in the second heat. Cereal won the 2:20 trot in 2:12% with Nelcyone breaking earlier, while Nancy Foyce and Kid McGregor also placed in the event.
Charles Street of Washington's baseball team won a $500 bet by catching a standard ball dropped from the Washington Monument. The 550 foot drop required a permit from Colonel Bramwell due to danger. Street made the catch on the thirteenth attempt despite a gusty wind.
Newport news: in the all comers event at Casino Courts 145 entrants were reduced to eight by day’s end. Emerson Jones Clothier Wright reach sixth round as Larned aura looms. matches feature Sullivan Touchard and others advancing with close scores across the bracket.
Rochester umpire W. J. Sullivan has filed suit against Newark manager George T. Stallings for 25000, alleging bodily injuries from an April 23 incident after a game. He claims Stallings struck him with a pool cue, breaking his right wrist and arm and causing severe bruises.
Springfield pitchers Moore and Grandy were sold to the Chicago Nationals. Outfielder Cocash pitcher Steiger and infielder Smith were sold to the New York Nationals. They finish the season with Springfield and report to the Nationals on September 14. The total consideration is said to be 9500 dollars.
Um pire Bill Smink of the Ohio Pennsylvania League was arrested for using profane language at a player during the East Liverpool Sharon game in Chester West Virginia and fined 17 dollars 60 cents.
Pinkola, a Western colt, wins the Midsummer Stakes at mile and one-eighth with a track record 1:51 4-5. Spooner leads early, Pinkola moves clear to win by three lengths over Frizette and Bad News. Races include two-year-old and three-year-old events with multiple runners also listed.
The program lists six races with horses and weights for three-year-olds and up in selling and handicap events. Notable entries include Darknight Black Oak Besom Jack Atkin Gretna Green Firestone Tony Boneto Dandelion Sally Miss Lida Prince of Castile Lord Stanhope and more across distances from 5 to 11-16 miles.
Camp Perry Ohio August 21 The Sixth Regiment Massachusetts wins the regimental championship rifle shoot for the third year in a row earning permanent possession of the $500 trophy with a 775 score The Fifth Regiment Maryland places second 769 and receives a silver medal The United States Marine Corps reportedly wins the Herrick trophy on the 1000 yard stage with 1647 Ohio in third 1642 Colonel Bryant of Ohio protests a missed bull's eye by Lt Colonel Winder protest pending The outcome could tie Ohio and the Marines if sustained
In Des Moines on August 21 the Des Moines Club president had Umpire Brennan arrested for refusing to show credentials. The brief game against Sioux City ended with Brennan forfeiting 9 to 0, a riot ensued, police restored order, and refunds were issued.
In the Southern Ohio championship semifinals held in Hamilton Ohio on August 21 Holden defeated Bates 6 2 6 2. Marty defeated Du Bray 7 6 5 6 4 while city matches saw Lee top Rinearson 6 1 8 6 Bronson beat Beckett 6 3 7 6 and city doubles results feature Bronson Andrews defeating Goodman Rinearson 6 1 6 1 Beckett Hilker beat Lee Slonek er 7 5 6 8 6 2 and Beckett Hilker beat Speer Skinner 6 4 4 6 6 4.
Albert Gwinne Vanderbilt accepts the chairmanship of the general Olympic games reception committee and donates 500 dollars. His Newport Rhode Island dated letter shows active interest in the celebration for returning American athletes. Contributions rise daily with about 4000 dollars received or promised by last night to cover expenses including medals.
Topeka Kansas August 21 manager Dick Cooley of the Topeka team in the Western Association sold three players Selby Barn Oleson and Landreth to Louisville of the American Association for 1000 each Landreth left today while Selby and Oleson report after season end Cooley also sold pitcher Haggerman to the Chicago Nationals for 3000.
J P Atkin, partner in Barney Schreiber's racing stable, returned from Europe and said he would race in France if anti betting legislation passes in California. He added California racing men are preparing a strong fight against the antibetting measures promised for introduction.
A News special from Laramie reports that at Camp Emmett a noncommissioned officer escorted a young woman when thirty-two men of an artillery battery attacked them. The officer was beaten unconscious and the woman left unconscious, later crawling to a nearby house to recount the assault. Twenty-six men are jailed in the camp prison under guard to avert lynching. six fled and three were captured at Rawlins with three still at large.
John Ford Henry Taylor and John Burke were arraigned in Police Court on disorderly conduct after nighttime complaints they threatened and attacked Black residents near Third and Smith streets. Burke resisted arrest. Judge Levy fined each $25 plus costs and Burke $10 for resisting an officer, urging an end to race rioting.
Thieves entered the Old Kentucky Home Camp near Stop 10 in Lawrenceburg Thursday night while caretaker William Tanning slept in his tent. They took his clothes and money totaling 13.65, a gold watch, and other valuables, later leaving his trousers in a cornfield and a ragged boulder nearby, prompting vivid fears of what could have happened.
Frank Burt theatrical manager and amusement proprietor was pinned between his car and an iron post on Jefferson avenue Toledo Ohio August 21. His right leg was crushed and an artery severed. a gaping wound and arm bruising followed. He was taken to St Vincent Hospital.
Bridge Engineer Morris sent to the Board of Public Service the plans and specifications for rebuilding the superstructure of the sunken Eighth Street Viaduct. The estimate is $24,985. The project and an ordinance to demolish and sell the old Third Street reservoir stone were referred to Council for approval.
Ella Fitzpatrick of Hillman Street writes Mayor Markbreit asking if her husband James Fitzpatrick was killed by a train in Baltimore six months ago. She says he left years ago, has heard nothing since, and she seeks certainty for the children to receive a small annuity. The letter goes to Coroner Cameron.
F. Plagiter a Ludlow Kentucky fireman living in Ludlow was knocked from a freight car in the Southern yards and badly injured last night His hip was broken and he was cut and bruised He was taken to the Good Samaritan Hospital by flagman
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