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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1908
Page
6
In Cincinnati Ebbetts hosts talks as Herrmann presses to hire Leach or Ganzel. Dreyfus ready to return from Ohio while Pulliam notes ongoing struggle over Philadelphia’s arbitration history and Magee’s transfer twists.
Cleveland hosts a two men bowling event led by Dr. Root and H. Zimmerman of Toledo with 1,189 followed by Griebel and R. Nitschke at 1,138. Cincinnati teams lag as scores pour in from the morning session.
Matthew P. Halpin faced a Page Athletic Union committee over charges against Ray Ewery the jumper. Ewery admitted attending unsanctioned exhibitions but claimed they were YMCA branch events. The committee considered Ewery’s participation and whether he should compete in London next summer.
W. W. Thompson of Brunswick Balke Co arrives to install alleys for the National Tournament in Cincinnati. A 10 inch floor settlement at the Armory would have delayed the event but subfoundation work will level and stabilize the floor. two cars of foundation arrive, five more on the way, with opening set for February 8.
The American Automobile Association Executive Committee pledged help for the proposed New York to Paris motor race via Alaska Belking Strait and Siberia. The race, organized by Le Matin of Paris and The Times of New York, will seek support from affiliated clubs when the time comes.
James W. Reilly surveys the Northwest region tracing settlement, economic growth, and regional development. The chapter outlines terrain, resources, transportation routes, and key communities shaping early expansion and national interest.
Columbia University basketball completed nine games on a holiday journey and won only two. A four thousand five hundred mile travel load set a distance record for a college team, while key players were injured or ill. Losses came to Chicago Minnesota Georgetown Wabash and the KC Athletic Club. wins were against the Birmingham Athletic Club and Vanderbilt. The team prepared for a second intercollegiate game with Cornell in Ithaca.
Akron Ohio January 8 standings show Klubertanz at 126 miles 10 laps leading a six day walking match that began Monday at 11 oclock. Novemae 565 miles 8 laps Day 98 miles 14 laps Cartwright 121 miles 18 laps Slater 103 miles 6 laps Harris 90 miles 3 laps Loerling 116 miles 2 laps Graham 105 miles 4 laps gle 103 miles 2 laps Yunker 77 miles 2 laps
The C G A C Pirates defeated the Hamilton Krebs Five 55 to 24 at the Cincinnati Gymnasium. Stey Hamel and Galanar starred for the Gyms with Vander heide constant near the basket on free throws. The Krebs lineup, all former C G A C players, faced their former rivals from the Y c Gh Pirates, fueling a heated rivalry. The Gyms next meet the St Paul Parishioners at Parish House Gymnasium on West Seventh Street next Saturday night.
Willie Hoppe of Chicago defeated A G Cutler of Boston in Philadelphia in a 2000 point billiards match for 500 dollars. Hoppe led with 400 points this afternoon and finished with 400 points to Cutler's 1. Cutler totaled 1300 points for the match. Hoppe's best run was 159.
New York January 8 1908 nearly eight million dollars were spent in the United States during 1907 for motor cars according to estimates by the Association of Licensed Automobile Manufacturers The association has decided to hold its next show at Madison Square Garden in January instead of November as heretofore.
Rene W. upset the opening race at 40 to 1 with Koentgen Luise leading early but fading to finish second ahead of Yo San. Iris won the mile and a half event in a tight finish over Tetanus with Rotrou third, while St Francis won the Rodeo Handicap as heavy going favored Burleigh.
Old Honesty captured the Old Hickory Handicap at the Fair Grounds track, paying 10 to 1 and earning $1,650 for the winner. Miss Delaney also won the fifth race, a 6 furlong handicap, while favorites claimed three other races in clear weather on the good track.
At Santa Anita Rustling Silk rode to victory in the fifth race at odds of 10 to 1 ahead of Escamado, with Bellmence third. Giovanni Balerio the favorite faded to fourth, six lengths back. Stanley Fay won the fourth race at seven furlongs in 1 24 1 5, tying the coast record. fields included Bell Chamber and Prince of Orange among others.
In Indianapolis on January 8 the Democratic State Committee elected A. Stokes Jackson of Greenfield as state chairman after twenty ballots. Jackson led with seven votes to Heimberger five and Barnhart one as pro Taggart forces shifted support during the lengthy contest.
The First Baptist Church of Madison marks its centennial with night services starting tonight in Madison Indiana. Pastor Rev J W Thadenburg leads the observance with addresses by Rev Dr W T Stott of Franklin and former pastors Rev L W Doolan Rev C G Stallan Rev J S Gatton and Rev M Hucklebery.
Richmond Indiana weighs switching leagues as Western O P League cities consider a split with the Eastern group. The plan would place Richmond and Muncie in Indiana and Piqua and Hamilton in Ohio, offering potentially better opportunities than the current Indiana Ohio arrangement.
A program of race entries and weights for six events is detailed. Each race lists horses with weight allowances and fractional furlongs, including first race at 3 furlongs and others at 6 furlongs to a mile, with various nags such as Eustacian Lieber Light and Toy Boy among many. Apprentice allowance noted.
The annual directors election at the Mother of God Athletic Club in Cayington Sixth Street occurs tonight. Two rival tickets contest the vote with nominees including Hengehol d Hermes Jr Hohnhorst Kruse and Red plus Wintermeyer Nichols Hengehold Hohn horst and Schultz.
A Socialists meeting at Turner Hall drew several hundred workers and hobos. Speakers cited distress and urged Mayor Markbreit and the City Council to start public works. A march from Courthouse Square to City Hall was planned to press repeal of vagrancy ordinances with Lawrence Zitt and others named to lead.
Mayor Markbreit signed ordinances authorizing 4100 dollars to cover cave-in charges on the Eighth Street Viaduct 115000 dollars to restore the viaduct 25000 dollars for Gest street sewer 283000 dollars for Gilbert Avenue Viaduct construction repeal of the City Weigher post and first half 1908 appropriations a sewer and widening of Harrison avenue improvements on Baltimore avenue and sewers in Drake and Carl streets.
Health Officer Brown will attend the State Board of Health meeting in Columbus January 24. Dr. Brown's predecessor Dr. E Allen will attend a Cleveland conference January 14 to consider tuberculizing cattle. The State Live Stock Commissioners will also attend. July 1 is set as the turnover date for the new Water Works plant to the Board of Public Service.
An at large councilman will introduce an ordinance to shorten the route from Hyde Park to Fountain Square and to reduce grade crossings. The measure targets Grandin Road improvements from Tusculum Heights to Linwood.
Over one hundred coal orders and more than three hundred provisions orders were issued through the Infirmary Department in City Hall yesterday. The total was about 30 percent above Tuesday’s figures.
Wapakoneta Ohio January 8 The Fourth District Republican Committee calls a primary with the Presidential primary to select delegates and alternates for the Sidney convention February 18. Two delegates and alternates to the National GOP Convention will be chosen along with a Presidential elector and a Congressman. The district is virtually certain to back Taft for State delegates.
Secretary of War Taft will be guest of honor next Monday at a complimentary dinner at the Arlington Hotel hosted by sixteen Republican Ohio members in the House. The event shows friendship and carries political significance for the delegation.
In Guthrie Oklahoma the Republican State Committee endorsed Secretary William Taft for president. A lengthy demonstration followed his name and a call was issued for a 640 delegate convention in Oklahoma City on March 11 to choose delegates for the national convention in Chicago.
Concord New Hampshire January 8 Opposition to Secretary William H Taft as a Presidential candidate was voiced today in a statement from the Executive Committee of the State Branch of the American Federation of Labor.
In Columbus Ohio James Hehir a 13 year old from Cleveland collapsed during a basketball game at the State Deaf and Dumb Institution. He died from a sudden heart paralysis. Coroner Murphy reported the death and the boy’s family was notified after the incident occurred yesterday.
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