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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1908
Page
56
An action packed game ends in the tenth inning as Derbal Tic uses Alperman’s time ly triple to spark a late rally. Glean hits a homer and drives in runs, while Seven Nings doubles pace a double-header lineup for today’s slate.
National League results show Iscinnat 6 over Brooklyn 3 and Pittsburg 9 New York 4 with other scores Philadelphia 5 Chicago 1 Boston 4 St. Louis 3. American Association and Central League figures include Kansas City 5 Louisville 2 and Wayne 4 Zanesville 3 with Evansville 32 Gene Rapids 2 among scattered results.
The Brooklyns defeated Cincinnati 3 to 2 in ten innings after Gaspar’s error and Bescher steal set up scoring in the tenth. Downey, Gaspar, and Bescher contributed as Cincinnati built a late lead but failed to hold.
National League games set with Burg visiting New York and Cincinnati at Brooklyn. Chicago travels to Philadelphia while St. Louis aims at Boston. Strong lineup notes emphasize regional rivalries and playoff implications.
American League schedule lists games: Philadelphia at Detroit New York at St Louis and Boston at Chicago with a game in Cleveland.
The schedule lists pairings including bus routes with teams from Indianapolis Toledo Louisville Kansas City Minnesota Milwaukee St Paul Wheeling South Bend Zanesville Fort Wayne Evansville Grand Rapids Terre Haute and Daytona.
York dispatch reports the Reds defeated the Brooklyns in a tense game with late scoring. Rowan started for Cincinnati, Gaspar closed, and Brooklyn threats were stifled by strong defense and timely hits as Cincinnati pulled away in the eighth.
Brooklyn dispatch reports the Reds and Superbas scheduled to meet in a doubleheader with Spade and Fromme for the Reds and Rucker da Scanlon likely for Lumley on the mound. McKean hit a long homer, and Long Larry limped off after his circuit.
New York sportsmen were stunned by word Stanley Ketchel signed to fight Sam Langford at Ely Nevada on Labor Day. The $20 000 guarantee tempts Ketchel though many doubt the plan conflicts with his upcoming heavyweight title bout with Jack Johnson in October. Ketchel’s friends say he must rest and gain weight before facing Johnson. If Ketchel defeats Langford, critics fear he may not match Johnson’s power.
J B Wood's Ore Filly captured the Lowton maiden plate over five furlongs at Ydock Park. Belmont's Fond Memories finished second and Merry Shields took third as twelve runners contested the race.
The Stein party from the Illinois Athletic Club Chicago arrived in New York on July 9 after a 1567 mile trip in nine days in two autos. Carl Stein led, accompanied by his wife and Mr and Mrs A B Moler and Mr and Mrs O A Rohn. They spent four days in Detroit and three in Toronto with a Saratoga side trip, finding the roads improve as they traveled. After a week in New York they planned to return to Chicago in the same cars.
President B L Hedges of the St. Louis American League team announced the purchase of pitcher Rose and catcher Kilifer from the Houston club of the Texas league.
London July 9 The Jockey Club minutes from July 1 reveal a rule delaying weight allotment in handicaps until a horse has run three times in the United Kingdom. Lord Brassey Rothschild and others opposed the measure, with Sporting Life also voicing opposition before the next meeting ratifies the rule.
New York hopes falter as St Louis loses to Boston while Cincinnati continues to prevail, shifting standings in a tight race.
Yesterday's National League results fuel pennant chances as Pittsburgh and New York split a pair, Chicago fell to Philadelphia, Boston beat St Louis, and Cincinnati dropped a game in Brooklyn in the tenth inning, widening the Pirates lead.
Pittsburg defeated New York 9 to 5 and 4 to 2 at the Polo Grounds. Maddox and Camnitz pitched the first win, Phillippi the second. Ames Marquard and Crandall started for New York but were ineffective. The two wins strengthen Pittsburg’s lead in the pennant race over Chicago and New York.
Boston wins 2 1 in the final frame as Mattern scores on Becker Starr and Thomas passes. Konetchy homered for St Louis while Beebe and Mattern held the teams. St Paul beats Milwaukee 4 2 as Kilroy and McGlynn wage pitching duel with umpire disputes and ejectments.
Philadelphia won 5 to 1 as Moore shut down Chicago while Philadelphia fielded well. Pfeister injured by a line drive and Evers hurt in a second base collision left the game. Notable hits included two base and three base plays with Knabe Schulte and Magee contributing as Chicago failed to mount a comeback.
Louisville and Toledo clash as Toledo edges Louisville for its third straight win. Hinchman drives key hits while Olson and Delehanty contribute on base and defense. Elwert belts a three base hit and Beletian walks batters in a tense late inning.
The Motor Racing Association plans a series of tournaments at the old Brighton Beach race track starting July 20 with a 24 hour race and American stock cars. Shorter races will precede the main event as part of preserving the venue for sport rather than dividing the property into parcels.
The national whist championship for 1909-1910 was awarded to Kelly and Gilman of the American Whist club of Boston. They swept all matches at Niagara Falls to finish with 163 16 points. Watson and Taliaferro of the Washington Whist and Chess club took second place with 112 16, and Morey and Slade of Hillsdale, Mich., were third with 112 16. Officers elected included Charles F. Gilman president and Edmund J. Phelps vice president.
New York July 9 The Hildreth Fitzherbert easily won the Advance stakes over Hilarious for the best three year old in the country. The victory signals Fitzherbert as a leading turf horse and sets high expectations for Saratoga and Empire track engagements.
The association tightens as Milwaukee loses to Minneapolis by one point while Minneapolis gains ground. Columbus returns to form by defeating Indianapolis, and Louisville suffers a fourth straight loss to Toledo.
Minneapolis won the fourth game of the series beating Kansas City 5 to 1 with Young returning from the previous day’s exit and holding KC to five hits. Cravath and Collins led with multiple hits while Downs and Gill contributed in a tight pitching duel.
Indianapolis dropped a 4 to 1 game at home as Linke struggled on the mound. Errors by the locals proved costly while Columbus capitalized with timely hits including a three base effort by James and a two base hit by Hite.
Athletics defeat Detroit once more to threaten first place as Boston trims Chicago and Washington overwhelms the Naps, leaving Browns losing.
Baseball round up shows Detroit losing to the Athletics who move within one point of the lead while Boston defeats Chicago and St Louis falls to the Highlanders. Cleveland also loses to Washington making it a tough day for the Western teams in the American League.
Detroit stranded chances in the ninth due to baserunning and miscues as Philadelphia fielded brilliantly. Works worked for Detroit, while Plank struggled with control but left hitters on base. Cobb Collins and Murphy doubled for scoring support.
Boston defeats Chicago 2 to 1 as Stahl homers in the fifth to drive in Wagner. Long hitting game features Isbell two-base hits and Stahl's decisive shot. Burns gives up three runs in seven innings while Smith allows one in two innings. Umpires O Loughlin and Hurst. Time 1 25.
Lock wood College Hill and Madisonville stay in contention as Shamrocks led by Noodles Hahn face Haberer and ex teammates Heisman and Doyle for Wiedemanns. A Radiums versus Victors preliminary competes for 25 dollars with Woods umpiring. First game starts at 1:36 PM.
City league notes list several games. Cathedrals versus Mount Auburn at Hunt Street Grounds No 3 with Brauer umpiring and Martin scoring. Bloomer Girls versus Y M I at Norwood Inn Park with Miss Keller managing and Nelson Owens battery for Bloomer and Monahan Dorsey for Y M I. Indians of Cork league face Hyde Park at Tiedeman's Ballpark. Lindens of Newport meet Smith Kassons Sunday at Wiedemann's park before traveling to New Boston Ohio.
Cleveland suffers a 4 to 3 defeat after seven straight wins as Berger breaks the game with loose pitching in the second and sixth frames. Hughes fanned twelve while Cleveland collected hits but failed to string them together.
New York beat St Louis 5 to 2 as Waddell exited after being hit by a Lake batted ball and Criss struggled with control. Lake contributed in pinch roles while St Louis offense managed limited early scoring, but New York pulled away late.
Two-base hits by Ferris Kleinow and Stephens lead the offense with Austin Demmitt adding a three-base hit. Criss and Lake work six and three innings respectively, with Waddell starting. New York holds off St Louis 7 to .
College Hill faces Avondale at League Park in a pivotal game as Avondale eyes the league lead if Lockland Carey falters. Norwood and Madisonville clash after arbitration over umpire authority. Ivorydale travels to Northside for a return, while Madisonville meets Pleasant Ridge and Norwood aims to push Lockland Carey from first.
Lutia boosted its standings in the Ohio State league yesterday as it won while Lancaster dropped two to Mansfield. Newark stayed undefeated by defeating Marion.
Lima driven by heavy hitting wins the second game against Portsmouth 6 runs. Reilly and Sykes contribute hits, while Collins and O'Mara pace the offense. Doran and Newnham excel in fielding as Lima improves in the series.
Mansfield wins both games from Lancaster with strong pitching by Cominger. In the opener Mansfield shuts out Lancaster 4 to 0 as Cominger allows four hits. In the second game Mansfield edges Lancaster 5 to 3 despite three fourth inning runs by Lancaster aided by miscues.
Newark defeats Marion 3 2 as Lloyd delivers a clutch single in the ninth driving in runs. Honkey leads Newark with hard hitting and Pinkney Johns Wolfe contribute in the late scoring push. Pitchers Lloyd and Lewis held Marion to timely outputs in a tight Midwest league contest.
In Detroit on July 5 a nighttime baseball test drew over 5,000 spectators but proved ineffective. Searchlights and lamps failed to illuminate the field and viewers could not track fly balls or identify players, making the exhibition a poor success.
Alfred Noble carrying 125 pounds and 1 to 4 odds won the feature at Sheepshead Bay while a collision between Long Island and Brooklyn Rapid Transit trains near the track injured five people. The card also listed race results for Beldemere Stakes, The Firestone, The Timing, The Brigadier, The Emporium, and The Garland with noted times and placements.
Fort Wayne beat Zanesville 4 to 3 in Fort Wayne Indiana. Final score details show Fort Wayne scoring in multiple innings with pitchers Miller and Heckinger and batters Walker and Holmes contributing.
Dayton secured a 2 to 1 win over Terre Haute with Yingling dominating on the mound and strong support from teammates. New catcher Bren Brennan from Springfield Illinois played his first game behind the plate for the Tets.
Wheeling edges South Bend 1-0 as Walsh Koebler and Tieman miss the game. Martin and Wells lead Wheeling with a run, while Nalley and Stratton handle the field.
Evansville defeated Grand Rapids 3 to 2 as Grafe and Knoll hit home runs to drive the late innings. The game marked by Evansville taking a 3 run surge after an early deficit with Brown Webb Taylor Bailey and O'Brien Grefe handling the batteries.
Jersey City hosts Jersey City 2 Baltimore 1. Providence 3 Newark 2. Montreal 4 Buffalo 3 in nine innings. Toronto wins both games against Rochester 3 1 and 3 1 in the doubleheader.
Postponements affect Mobile at Little Rock and Atlanta at Nashville due to rain. Montgomery hosts Birmingham games in the same weather-impacted slate while Memphis beats New Orleans 12 to 2 in the completed matchup.
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