Tough Ritle Falls to Giants Despite Late Chances
A rough game sees the Giants hold off a comeback as baserunning errors and misplayed plays cost a potential win. An awkward fielding mishap near a sliding ball sparked panic but no decisive swing.
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1908
Page
6
A rough game sees the Giants hold off a comeback as baserunning errors and misplayed plays cost a potential win. An awkward fielding mishap near a sliding ball sparked panic but no decisive swing.
Scores show New York and Cincinnati in a tight AL race with 6 7 marks for Philadelphia and Chicago, while Detroit leads 9 7 and Washington sits at 5 0. St Louis mounces to 9 1 and Boston to 4 0 after a slate of games across the American League.
The ledger lists Pennapolis 3 and Louisville 2, Toledo 6 and Columbus 4, St. Paul 4 and Minneapolis 1, Milwaukee 2 and Kansas City 1, reflecting a sequence of game results across teams in the circuit.
Day totals show Terre Haute triumphs 3 0 at Wheeling and Grand Rapids 2 Evansville over South Bend 1 Zanesville 6 beat Fort Wayne 38 in a lopsided matchup.
Portsmouth defeated Marion Lancaster 2-4, Newark won 1-0, Lima suffered a loss, and Mansfield posted a 4-? outcome as listed in the Ohio State League summaries.
In a rugged game, Murray’s 7th inning triple keys the Giants past the Reds. McLean, Downey, and Crandall contribute early scoring while Egan, Bridwell, and Lobert play pivotal roles on defense. The New York nine win 2 to 1 as Fromme holds Cincinnati in late stanzas.
National League games listed include Cincinnati at New York Pittsburg at Brooklyn Chicago at Boston and St. Louis at Philadelphia as scheduled fixtures.
American League games feature Detroit at home, Philadelphia visiting Cleveland, New York playing Chicago, and Boston traveling to St. Louis. Scores and results to follow in later editions.
St. Paul at Minneapolis and Toledo at Columbus are listed as matchups. The note aggregates several intercity games without dates or outcomes, reflecting a regional sports schedule. Players and teams are identifiable by city names, suggesting a local league lineup rather than a national competition.
South Bend faces Evansville and Grand Rapids plays Terre Haute in a set of regional clashes. Dayton travels to Wheeling while Fort Wayne visits Zanesville for scheduled games this week.
In New York the Reds beat the Giants 1 to 0 as Larry McLean drove a line drive to left for the lone run. Fromme struggled, Crandall battled, and Becher stole bases while Lobert attempted aggressive baserunning in a damp, murky July affair.
In a regional showdown at Birmingham the team defeated Montgomery 4 to 2 while noting Po Rock Little Rock 2, Mem ory Nashville Nashville 5, and Atlanta 2 as accompanying results.
Rain forced postponement of the Baltimore game. In hockey action Jersey City over Providence 6 to 2, Rochester blanked Montreal 4 to 0, and Buffalo fell to Toronto 6 to 3.
Fragmented OCR notes from Omaha Lincoln and Des Moines games mention teams Batteries and players like S inson Sullivan Aitchinson Armstrong Miller Kernan Ford Clarine Thompson. Specific dates, scores, and complete names are missing or garbled.
The Br'er Fox motor boat may set a new Pittsburg to Cincinnati record today. Owner Morris Dean reported the craft could reach the distance in about fifteen hours, but river lows and channel trouble slowed its pace. If it arrives today, the existing record will likely fall.
Cubs and Pirates take decisive wins in a doubleheader with St Louis and Boston losses. Reds stumble as the other contenders fail to capitalize.
Chicago Nationals defeat Boston 6 2 on July 15 as Pfeister held the hosts to five hits. Evers Schulte and Tinker notable for Chicago while More started for Boston. Giants beat Reds. Pirates lose to Brooklyn. Phillies win both ends of doubleheader vs Bresnahan’s club.
Brooklyn defeated Pittsburg 5 to 1 in New York July 15. Hummel sparked the win with a two base hit and a three base hit while McIntyre puzzled the Pirates. Liefeld allowed four hits in six and a third innings before Brandon finished.
Omaha July 16 The Wichita Western league club Hamand owner готов secured pitcher Brennan from the Neds for next season Brennan will not join Cincinnati this season unless a pennant chance exists Thomas McCarthy of Cincinnati Naslones teague team confirms the deal
New York July 15 An offer of a purse of 25 000 has been made by Jack McGuigan and Harry Edwards for a six round contest between Stanley Ketchel and Sam Langford in Philadelphia, likely September. The bout would be held outdoors at the Philadelphia American League grounds. Jos Woodman, Langford’s manager, would accept the offer if the Ely Nevada promoters pay Lansford 10 000 for Lord's end and 2 500 for training expenses.
New York reports Mike Donlin and his wife Mabel Hite have cancelled their Byron engagement as Manager McGraw of the Giants seeks to lure Donlin back. McGraw believes Donlin’s return would boost New York’s batting and aid in the pennant race.
Milwaukee moved back into the lead in the association race after beating Kansas City as St. Paul defeated Minneapolis. Toledo surged to sixth by defeating Columbus, while Indianapolis topped Louisville.
In Indianapolis on July 15 Graze delivered a ninth inning single to drive in the winning run as the home club edged Louisville 3-2. Glaze pitched for Indianapolis with 4 runs on 9 hits and 3 walks while Halla earned the loss for Louisville despite 2 walks and 2 strikeouts.
In Philadelphia July 15 St. Louis dropped both ends of a doubleheader to the Phillies. The second game stretched to fourteen innings and ended with a successful double steal by Grant and Magee. Final scores and individual at bats listed, with Philadelphia scoring late in the first game and the second game featuring extended relief appearances.
Minneapolis outhits St Paul but visitors cluster hits and errors to win 4 1. Mayor Hayles presents Cy Young with silver cup after the game. Both teams rack up bases and fielding miscues as Olmstead and Karger work on the mound.
Grant, Knabe, Delehanty and Evans led a 10 hit attack for St Louis while Magee homered. Corridon and Moren combined for four innings, Melter eight, Beebe two, and Richie held Philadelphia to ten hits through eight and a third. Two base hits by Knabe Delehanty and Doolan power the late rally as St Louis score twice in the tenth to win.
Wheeling beat Dayton 2 to 0 in a decisive baseball game. Excellent pitching and fielding by Wheeling held Dayton scoreless as R. Hs featured bats contributed runs. Batteries Nueschafer and Mites Richardson and Krebs.
Hagerman's wild third inning mixed with local singles and a Bailey error gave Terre Haute a 3 to 2 win over Grand Rapids in eight innings due to darkness. Summers Douthett and Goes pitched for Terre Haute, Hagerman Bailey for Grand Rapids.
Toledo defeats Columbus 6 to 4 after late scoring rallies. Key players include McCarthy Hinchman Wright and O Rourke with solid defense and timely hits. Pitchers Link Upp McSurdy and Wright split duties as Toledo moves out of last place.
Milwaukee wins 2 to 1 at Kansas City as Brashear hits a home run and two fifth inning hits drive the decisive run. Detailed line scores show Moran and Manske as two base hitters for Kansas City and Swann on the mound for Milwaukee.
Evansville won 4 to 1 over South Bend as Moore held the visitors to few hits with timely pinch hitting and two errors by South Bend. Butcher homered for Evansville and Lindsay yielded more hits and walks than his counterpart.
In Zanesville Fort Wayne fell 26 to 0 with the locals scoring a late decisive run. Batteries Hammong and Hechineée contributed, while Walker and Sanith provided defense and support throughout the game.
Chicago telegram reports that Zbysco the Galician wrestler has been secured to appear in Chicago and will sail for America soon. He is 26 years old, about five foot ten, and weighs approximately 252 pounds.
A July report from New York notes the Brooklyn Base Bow Club passed Fielder Wheat from the South, marking a notable player move. The article highlights Wheat joining the team during the season and its implications for the squad’s performance.
In Paris on July 16 W EK Vanderbilt's 1 Lilian raced in the Prix Laubs at day. P Thorne's Bont wes Paneer led the starters but did not secure a placing, Viegiature finished second.
Boston climbs to fourth place as Detroit takes both games from Washington in a doubleheader. St Louis Browns and White Sox also win against the Highlanders.
Detroit seized first place as it swept both ends of a doubleheader against Washington. Cleveland defeated the Athletics, Boston dropped both games, St. Louis moved to third after New York loss, and Chicago easily beat the Yankees.
St Louis defeated Boston 9 to 4 in the opener then won 1 to 0 in the second game. Hartzell stole third and Ferris Salamon was ejected for disputing a call. Pitching dominated the nightcap with Wood and Granam keeping runs scarce in a 1-0 decision.
Cleveland beat Philadelphia 6 to 5 as Rhoades and an error set up hits by Barry Thomas and Bender. Bemis doubled scoring the final two runs for Cleveland after Philadelphia led briefly, with key plays from Oldring Flick and Stovall. Bender earned the win with 6 strikeouts over 8 innings. Connolly and Egan umped.
Chicago defeated New York 5 to 0 in the game report with Warhop hammered, Smith steady with runners on base. Altizer and Altizer, Laporte and Cree led hits as Chicago bats contributed to a dominant win noted by two-base hits and multiple errors.
Unclear OCR text shows a Detroit game moment with bases on balls by Smith and multiple outs. Time 1 0 remains ambiguous.
Special recap notes Harrisburg-York 0, Harrisburg 4. Johnstown-Trenton 2, Johnstown 6. Altoona readings first game Reading 4, Altoona 1. second game Reading 0, Altoona 5. Williamsport first game Lancaster 1, Williamsport 3. second game Lancaster 3, Williamsport 4.
Representative Howard B. Vreeland of New York suffered a broken collar bone and dislocated shoulder after leaping for a high fly during practice for the Republican Democrat house game. He was taken to his apartments for care after the hard fall on the Ellipse.
Aron dack ridden at 5 to 1 upset the Whirl stakes over Etherial at Empire City. Practical led turning for home before Aron dack surged to win by a half length in one mile. Other races noted include a selling sprint for three-year-olds and up, a six furlong stake, and several smaller events with listed times and placements.
H. Gilsey teams report at Hunt street 1 30 for a game against Hillsdale rerouted from Pick ens. Madisonville travels to Carthage next Saturday to face Ivorydale in a nineteen inning prior clash.
Once lightweight boxing champion Terry McGovern was moved to a sanitarium in Amityville Long Island after being held in Kings County hospital on a charge of intoxication. He pleaded to go home and agreed to ride with a friend if the ocean companion accompanied him.
Ed ward Payson Weston, age and weathered, finally hands a letter from Morgan of New York to Postmaster Arthur Fiske in San Francisco on July 15. He finished a historic walk five days behind his self set schedule and praised the journey despite hardships.
July 15 La CrosseWis reports the Gudden tour endured a brutal day with rock strewn roads and sand heavy hills. Pathfinder D A Lewis called it the worst yet and drivers appeared grimy and fatigued while flood conditions loom toward Minneapolis and the Twin Cities.
Portsmouth beat Marion 1 to 0 in a ninth inning pitchers battle. O'Hara delivered a two-base hit after a Ragsdale single and Ludwig sacrifice to decide the game in the third. O'Hara also made a running catch the day’s notable fielding play.
In Lancaster New Jersey tonight the Champs won both games against Newark. Justus won the first 2 to 1 in ten innings as no Lanks outfield ball was hit to their defense. McGuire shut out Newark in the second game with strong pitching. An extra game is scheduled for tomorrow with attendance about 400.
Mansfield fumbled early misplays allowing Lima to seize a coaching lead. In the eighth, with the bases full and one out, Pennyoaker was replaced by Pickett and a double play ended Mansfield’s rally as Lima held on for an 8 to 7 win.
Walnut Hills defeated Mill Creek 7 to 2 in a swift game played yesterday. The highlight was a fast triple play started by Ejiffmeyer with three men on base. Score: 7 to 2.
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