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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1908

Page

3

Exciting Yet Poorly Played Game Ends 4 to 2

National League results show Philadelphia defeat Cincinnati 4 to 2 and Chicago routed Brooklyn 10 to 2. St Louis beat Boston 4 to 1 while New York edged Pittsburgh 5 to 3. American League games include Chicago 2 over Cleveland and Philadelphia 4 over Detroit with New York 3 over St Louis.

Philadelphia Cincinnati Chicago Brooklyn St. Louis Boston New York Pittsburg

Baseball Standings Highlight National and American Leagues

National League leaders New York 68 42 .618 and Detroit 67 43 .609 top the circuit with Pittsburg 66 45 .595 and St Louis 64 48 .571 close behind. American League shows New York 37 74 .333 and Boston 53 69 .435 amid balancing figures for Chicago Philadelphia and other clubs.

W.l.pe New York Detroit Pittsburg St. Louis Chicago Cleveland Philadelphia Cincinnati Boston Louis Washington Rocklyn American Ass Ft. Wayne Minneapolis Grand Rapids Kansas City Zanesville Milwaukee Terne Haute Bi, Paul Wheeling

Murray's pennant gap nudged by ten inning win

The Reds and Phillies played a tense ten inning game before about 3,000 fans. Osborne and Titus sparked the Phillies with timely hits while Corridon held the Reds in check until the final frame. A double steal and two sacrifices produced the winning runs in the tenth.

Scoring details in Reds game end of inning confusion

Magee and Bransfield scored on Doolan's fly to Kane. Dooin forced Osborne and Corridoh forced Dooit. In the Reds half Lobert Ganzel and Mitchell died at first. Score: not provided.

Murray Corridon Reds Ganzel Jake Volz Jake Quakers Osborne Volz Long Bob Ewing Ewing Bob Phillies Titus Kane George Schlei Magee Bransfield Huggins Lobert Doolan Johnny Itchell Paskett Deoolan Dooin Grant Booin Schiei Hulswitz Hulswitt Doomn Dooln Knabe Schlei Wita Schlier Wborne Sid Mitchell Raskert Jeff Rumfeld Corridoh Dooit

Phillies Alter Batting Order Ahead of Reds Encounter

Cap Ganzel moved to fourth and Paskett dropped to sixth as the Phillies set a new batting order. They plan a road trip to Hamilton and Pittsburg to challenge the Pirates, while Corridon allowed four walks but escaped costly damage. President Pulliam watched the game as the Phillies showed mixed form on a trip that hinted at fading championship rhythm.

Cap Ganzel Paskett Corridon Titus Daniel Johnstone Hulswitz Grant Murray Paskert Volz Osborne Phillies Jake Harry C. Pulliam Pulliam Mr. Herrmann

Giants Jer k Third Game From Pirates

New York clinched the best of three series with an 8 to 5 win over Pittsburg to take sole first place. Maddox and Crandall pitched well, but Pittsburgh left runners on base. Bresnahan and McGraw were ejected for disputing a decision and Wagner was out at the plate twice.

New York Wagner Pittsburg Maddox Crandall Bresnahan McGraw O’day AB. R. Bh.po.a Ad Homas Ef Leach Ease Clarke EL Cenivccedens Bisics Betes Invares Abhatichio Storke Rene Eeereee Wilson Poe Gibson Crreeseeeeeesegere Teeni Maddox Wilsch Abbatichio Doyle Tenney Barry Wilson Pittsburgh Rigler

Chicago Beats Brooklyn 10 to 2 in Baseball Tilt

Chicago defeats Brooklyn 10 to 2 as Bell escapes early trouble and is relieved by Khucker. Reulbach pitched well for Chicago, while Jordan homered for Brooklyn. Scoring details and line scores reflect a lopsided victory with multiple errors and standouts like Sheckard, Hofman, and Tinker.

Chicago Brooklyn Bell Khucker Reulbach Brook Ab.h.o.a Hofman Alperman Sheckard Schulte OjJordan Steinfeldt Oj Lewis Lumley Jordan

St. Louis Defeats Boston 4 to 1 in Fourth Victory of Series

Clever baserunning and sharp fielding spark St. Louis to a 4 1 win over Boston, limit Boston's scoring with Lush's pitching. Lindaman relieved. Murray and Dahlen with two-base hits lead the offense as St. Louis earns its third win in four games.

ST. Louis Boston Lush Ab.h.o.a E Ab.h.c.a.e Shaw Becker Charles Bates Murray Oj Kelley Konetchy McGann Delahanty Alitchey Byrne Hien Reilly Sweeney Hannifan Lindaman Iton Bos Ludwig Graham jChappell Bowerman Corner Torrone Dahlen Chappell Rere Byee

Herrmann Raises Vital Question On Two League Closing Days

Reds president Herrmann asks if postponed games can be played between October 4 and 7 to allow two closing days. The query involves Cincinnati Chicago and Pittsburgh as pennant contenders and will be decided by National League directors.

Herrmann Reds Harry C. Pulliam National League Cincinnati Pittsburg Chicago Mr. Pulliam Esquire West St. Louis East Aug. Herrmann Cincinnati Club Pulliam League

Columbus 6 St. Paul 2 in American Association game

Columbus bunched hits to run their win streak to four over St. Paul. Lunds tally and key contributions by Friel Kruger Congalton Odwell Wrigley and others helped Columbus plate multiple runs. Hall Dunleavy Hess and Hess worked on the mound with Columbus taking the decision.

ST. Paul Minn Columbus Greeeee St Columate Geier Friel B. Mey’s Kruger Davis Hall Congalton Odwell Dunleavy Laughlin Kihm Wrigley Hess Tiemeyer Nee Noonan Wheeler Raidy Halil Kane

Minneapolis Triumphs 2-1 as Lattimore Errors Costly

In Minneapolis August 25 two singles plus Lattimore's costly error gave the home club a 2-1 win over Toledo to close the season. Wilson and Lattimore contributed offensively while pitchers Wilson and Latimore held the rivals to few runs.

Minneapolis Lattimore Toledo Wilson

Manske outduels Haila as Milwaukee errors doom home squad

Manske outpitched Haila but timely Milwaukee fielding errors at the plate drain the home club. Four Milwaukee runners were thrown out, and Louisville wins 4 1 in a game tagged by defensive miscues and late scoring on Robinson’s error and hits by Quinlan and Hughes.

Milwaukee Manske Haila Stanley Robinson Quinlan Hughes Miln Ab.h.o.a-E le Rob'sorfs Per Brown Iperroine Bateman Oj Stanley Randal OjLandreth Manusch Oj Swacina Flynn Oj Stovall McCor’k OjQuinlan Beville Oj Hughes Halla Hoth Chesney Louisville Buchtterbagia Brows Staten Louisville Halia Kerin Owens

Indianapolis Triumphs 3 1 Over Kansas City in Baseball

Indianapolis defeats Kansas City 3 to 1 as Marquard limits locals to three hits. Key plays include Brashear driving in a run with a three-base hit and Hooke hitting a home run. Brandon and Egan handled pitching duties for KC, with Marquard fanning nine.

Indianapolis Kansas City Marquard Bush Dav’ Son Brashear Hooke Brandon Egan Carlisle Livingston Davidson Carr Coulter

Alexander and Wright Reach All Comers Final in National Championship

Frederick B. Alexander defeated William Clothier 7 5 7 5 6 4 to advance, while Beals C. Wright edged Nat Emerson in a demanding four-set struggle 6-2 4-6 7-5 6-3. Umpire A. L. Hoskins noted Wright’s late surge and Emerson’s net pressure in Newport’s all comers lawn tennis championship.

Commercial Tribune Newport R. L Frederick B. Alexander Beals C. Wright Dwight F. Davis

Allen Winter Wins Readville American Trotting Handicap

Readville Massachusetts August 25 Allen Winter driven by Lou McDonald, an Indianapolis stallion, captured the $50,000 American Trotting Handicap in a field of thirty two. The victory sparked talk of a new era in harness racing as Sweet Marie and Prince C. also filled top money spots in a drama filled final. The race featured multiple heats and an electric signaling system for judges, with Allen Winter finishing five lengths ahead at the wire.

Readville Mass M.H. Reardon Indianapolis Allen Winter Lou McDonald Sweet Marie McDonald Alen Winter Prince C San Francisco Geers Teasel Andrew Hedgewood Boy Marvellett Secon Lerby Bervaldo B. G Tramp F.hodes Jay Ky, Sreg Brusie Peuveciaewan Dessa Tease Geeray Iver Dewitt COROT Ralph CDOT Daniel B. Cbrbey Ak Warner Denonia Gimette Paron Kinstress Invader Bud Peter Delta Br. G Snow Pease Hbe Bee Cebor Bor Ie Ciccteccces & ‘Xim Ch. G Shenk Shaawa Tie Itedakweene del Coronado Canadaka Se Febecca G Baron Aldona Wilkerson Vencetta Munic Beatrice Bellino Gold Burr Fred c Wilkes Farley Alice Wap Vetppesedes Pececsae Nest Seabeuseea B. S Zombro—Omeka Cek Ralph Wick Altmont Brunswick Luella Con Vie Sickens Huntsman Enola Helen Prince The Peter Delto Hedgewood Ay Elig Chittwood CB Wect Teccisiccsco Black Lock Bik Andrews Baron Grattan Gallager B. Gi McEwan Marvelletta L.om Are Baron Meshommio Zaza, Blk. G Payne Nancy Pres B. mi McCarthy Itocnne Murray M Durfee

Hearst Bows Out of San Francisco Iroquois Club

William Randolph Hearst released a letter to the Iroquois Club saying he is pleased yet surprised by the request for his resignation. He questions what they call themselves a Democratic party and declares there is no true Democratic party but a Bryan faction. He resigns with goodwill, joking that they keep up with their mule.

San Francisco William Randolph Hearst Iroquois Club Hearst Mr. Hearst

Cleveland Beats Phillies 3 2 In Rain Drizzle

Cleveland records a third straight win over Philadelphia in a rain dampened game. Key hits by J Clarke and Lajoie highlight a 3 2 victory as Berger allows seven hits and Vickers four in a pitching duel at Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Cleveland Today Chevetard Gag Hartsel Bradley Nichols Seolen J. Clarke Davis Lajoie Cleveland Berger Vickers Evans and Sheridan

Chicago defeats Boston 2 to 1 extending streak

Chicago pushes its consecutive win run over Boston to four with a 2 to 1 victory. Arrellanes and Walsh pitched well as Chicago scored the go ahead run in the seventh on W Sullivan's hit, Gessler error, and Tannehill single.

Boston Chicago Arrellanes Walsh W. Sullivan Gessler Tannehill

Manning Outpitched Howell In 3 1 New York Win

Manning outpitched Howell as the New York Giants beat St Louis 3 to 1. New York scored two runs in the fourth on Ball s single and held the visitors to scattered hits. Final line shows Manning and Howell with key two base hits by Hartzell and McIlveen. Umpire Cornolly.

New York Manning Howell St. Louis St. Lee Y. Sree Stone Conroy Hartzell McKveen Heidricks Chase Ferris Hemphilim Wallace Laporte Schweiter Mcllveen Schweitzer Williams sNew

Dick Roller wins Knickerbocker Handicap at Empire City

At Empire City N Y on August 25 Dick Roller led from start with Erbet and Footpad trailing, then wore down to win by two lengths in the Knickerbocker Handicap about six furlongs. Erbet beat Footpad for place as other races fill card with stakes and selling events.

Empire City N. Y Dick Roller Erbet Footpad J.lee Jin Lawton Wiggins J. Lee Arondack Smith Star Thistle Miller Siskin Civita O. U. Kid Gliding Belle Grania Elmer Boy Lady Bute Ross Fenton Billy Bodemer May River Nimbus McDaniel Don Enrique Dugan Firestone King Cobalt the Squire G. Burns Royal Tourist E. Dugan Balbus J. Butler Tony Bonero Wool Sandals Zienap Ibs Gilbert Notter Torbellino Wise Mason Homecrest Catherine Simpson Cymbal Bergen Black Oak Milford Butler Dark Night Black Mary Laughing Eyes Miss Delaney Rockstone Garner Miss Lida George G. Hall McCarthy Charley, Prince of Castile Lad of Langdon Bonnie Bard

First Race Selling Six Furlongs for Three-Year-Olds and Up

The card lists weights for six races including a six furlong selling for older horses with Robin Mood and Golly Ding at 111 pounds and Gold Proof at 114, a one mile handicap selling featuring Monocle 117 and Grimaldi 116, and other stalls with noted entrants across two-year-old and four-year-old events plus the Melrose Stakes.

Robin Mood Golly Ding Gold Proof Besom Sir Toddington Notasulga Biskra Monocle Grimaldi Colonel White Aster d Tramp Fast Prudent Ruble Star Thistle Sir John David Warfield Short Cut Eschau Bay Queen Bonnie Kelso Alaskan Garland St. Withold Ethelda Lasata Old Honesty Bad News Sally 1 Killiecrankie Moquette Brother Jonathan Trash Sally Dainty Dame the Wrestler Still Alarm Okenite Tipping D’arkle Lacy Karma Comedienne Lord Stanhope Woodcraft Black Oak Castle Wood Milford Golden Shore

Zanesville Beats Terre Haute 8 to 6 in Central League

Terre Haute completed its games at Zanesville without a win, falling 8 to 6 as Williams McCarty, Cooperider and Fischer contributed for the locals. The Central League contest saw Zanesville pull away after a 3 run first inning and maintain the lead through the remainder of the game.

Zanesville Terre Haute D Des Terre Haute S.reeeee Williams McCarty Cooperider Fischer

Wheeling Edges Evansville 2-1 In Tight Game

Wheeling defeated Evansville 2 to 1 in a closely contested affair. The Wheeling lineup totaled five runs on six hits while Evansville managed one run on six hits. Batteries were Jérger and Huston for Wheeling with Malloy Reiss Dunn and Grefe behind Evansville.

Wheeling Evansville R.H.E. Wheeling Bivansville Jérger Huston Malloy Reiss Dunn Grefe

Dayton Defeats Grand Rapids 1-0 in Low-Scoring Duel

Dayton edged Grand Rapids 1 to 0 in a late August game at Grand Rapids. The game featured solid pitching and defense with Warner and Breen pairing for Dayton and Yingling and Richardson for Grand Rapids. The tally came in the final innings as Dayton claimed a second consecutive victory over the same opponent.

Grand Rapids Dayton R.H.E Warner and Breen Yingling and Richardson

Ft Wayne Beats South Bend 4 to 2 In Eight Inning Return

In South Bend on August 25 Ft Wayne overcame South Bend 4 to 2. Final line shows Fort Wayne scoring four runs in the crucial middle innings while South Bend tallies two. Batteries were Alberts and Fieman for South Bend, Hammond and Reynolds for Ft Wayne.

South Bend Ft. Wayne R.H.E. South Bend Wayne Alberts and

Cleveland Man Wins Laconic Niagara Tennis Matches

In Niagara on the Lake Ontario on August 26 the international lawn tennis tournament yielded several results. C W Wick of Cleveland defeated Howell of Boston 6-0 6-1 in men's handicap. Renshaw of Ottawa beat Dinnen of Toronto 6-3 6-8. McEachern of Toronto toppled Nash of Cleveland 9-7 6-2. Prescott of New York beat Slocum of Pittsburgh 6-1 6-3. In the men's open singles second round Baird of Toronto won over Reggio of Harvard 6-1 4-6 6-3. Johnston of Boston defeated Large of Buffalo 6-1 6-2.

Wick Howell Boston Niagara Niagara-On-The-Lake Ontario Reggio Harvard Johnston Large Buffalo

Washington Detroit game postponed due to rain

Rain delayed the Washington versus Detroit baseball game on August 2 in Washington.

Washington Detroit

Grand Rapids Club Sold to South Bend Leader

Grand Rapids Central League Club changes hands as owner Phil Arnold of Louisville sells to Bert Arms, president of the South Bend Club. The sale was completed by wire this afternoon in Grand Rapids Michigan.

Grand Rapids, Mich Grand Rapids Phil Arnold Louisville Bert Arms South Bend

Zust machine arrives in Moscow after Paris race setback

The Zust machine, a contender in the New York to Paris automobile race, reached Moscow today severely in need of repairs.

Moscow Zust New York Paris

Rider completes 1300 mile bicycle trek with 90 pounds on bike

Henry Wolford, 21, of Galena Indiana, arrived in Cincinnati after riding about 1300 miles since July 20. He carried ninety pounds on the bicycle in addition to his own weight and averaged over fifty miles daily from Louisville to Canada. Wolford plans a world tour and is a barber by trade with past Cincinnati work. He incurred few minor accidents and wore out tires during the journey.

Henry Wolford Galena Ind Cincinnati Wolford Louisville Canada Hamilton

Actors Ready for Charity Baseball Game in Newport

Actors from George M. Cohan's Minstrels and York and Adams' Playing the Ponies prepare a fundraiser baseball game at Wiedemann Park Newport next Tuesday. Parading teams will march from Grand and Walnut theaters with Cohan's Minstrel Band leading. Umpire is William Alexander and Honey Boy Evans captains the Cohan nine.

Actors’ Fund of America George Cohan Minstrels York Adams Wiedemann Park Newport Cohan Grand Walnut William Alexander Playing No Ponies Company Honey Boy” Evans Cohan Nine

Yale Football Coach Tad Jones Set for Yale Spotlight

Tad Jones, Yale football player slated to become head coach this fall, arrived home in Ohio after visiting Denver. He will depart for New Haven in ten days to assume duties, while his brother Howard Jones will coach Syracuse this fall. The Colorado engagement rumor remains unconfirmed as Jones declines to discuss it.

Commercial Tribune Hamilton Tad’’ Jones Yale Denver Jones New Haven Howard Jones Syracuse Tad Colorado Joney

United States rifle teams swap places in Camp Perry contest

At Camp Perry Ohio on the first day of competition fifty teams battled for the National Trophy. The United States infantry team rose from fourth to first with 2757 points while the Navy team moved to second at 2746. Massachusetts slid from second to seventh as 200 yard skirmish and 1000 yard slow fire shape final results tomorrow.

Perry Camp Perry United States Army United States Infantry Navy Massachusetts Tam

Philadelphia Cricket Players Defeat Durham County Team

In Sunderland on August 25 the Gentlemen of Philadelphia defeated the Durham County team. The Durham side was all out for 41, and Philadelphia won by 106 runs with quick wickets and a dominant performance.

Philadelphia Sunderland Durham Corunty Gentlemen of Philadelphia Philadelphians

Burns Seeks Johnson Bout After Sydney Win

Tommy Burns says he is eager to meet Jack Johnson in Sydney after defeating Bill Squires and negotiations for a match are under way.

Sydney Australia Tommy Burns Bill Squires Jack Johnson

Baseball scores from three city pair matchups

Scores report from Memphis-Memphis 5 Montgomery 1 and Little Rock-Nashville 5 Little Rock 3 and Mobile-Birmingham 7 Mobile 5. A New Orleans vs Atlanta doubleheader opened with New Orleans Atlanta 1 and New Orleans later 1 in eight innings due to darkness.

Memphis Montgomery Little Rock Nashville Mobile-Birmingham Mobile New Orleans Atlanta

Patrolman and Shoonist Battle at Vine Street Saloon

Patrolman Ward confronts Jacob Ness at 1900 Vine Street Saloon. Ness fires a revolver but fails to explode. Ward wrestles for the weapon, is struck, and Nes s is knocked unconscious with a club. Ness charged with carrying concealed weapons and disorderly conduct. Ward unharmed aside from a minor injury.

Vine Street Jacob Ness Ward Ness

Mules Escape Constable's Pursuit at Mt Healthy

Constable Naylor of Wyoming chased two mules and a young heifer, recently bought by Charles Rabenstein from Perry, near Mt Healthy after dark. The animals caused a near midnight pursuit, finally roped in at dawn with farmer help. The case before Squire Woodruff was postponed to the next evening.

Constable Naylor Wyoming Mt. Healthy Charles Rabenstein Perry Naylor Squire Woodruff

Cincinnati Men Arrive for Advertising Clubs Convention

Seven hundred delegates are expected for the fourth annual convention of the Associated Advertising Clubs of America in Cincinnati. Prominent ad men arrive on special trains from New York Buffalo Cleveland Cincinnati Louisville Chicago and St. Louis. A daily paper The Signs of the Times will be promoted by Cincinnati Club members.

Kansas City Associated Advertising Clubs of America Smith Queal Cincin New York Buffalo Cleveland Cincinnati Louisville Chicago St. Louis Signs of the Times Cincinnati Club Savannah Indianapolis Thomas R Basham Gibbs James Rodgers

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