Phillies Victory Marred by Errors in Sloppy Fielding
Tot Totals included in the errors bury the Phillies amid defensive miscues. Long Bob pitched well but received little support from the field or the lineup, yielding a one sided loss.
30 Jul 1907
Page 6
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1907
Page
6
Tot Totals included in the errors bury the Phillies amid defensive miscues. Long Bob pitched well but received little support from the field or the lineup, yielding a one sided loss.
Yesterday results show Philadelphia beat Cincinnati 2 to 1 New York defeated St Louis 4 to 3 Boston won 6 to 3 over Pittsburg and Chicago beat Brooklyn 2 to 1 Clubs standings follow in the next section.
At League Park the Reds dropped a 2 to 1 decision to the Phillies as two errors in the first sparked a run for Philadelphia. Cincinnati rallied briefly in the ninth on a Kruger single but failed to score as Captain Ganzel and others misplayed chances. Bob Ewing pitched well for Cincinnati. Arthur Kruger starred with three hits and two clutch catches.
Cincinnati scored in the ninth after a Phillies retirements, Mitchell and Krueger sparking the rally with RBI hits. Krueger stole second but Mowrey fanned to end the inning and the game. Ewing pitched three innings for Cincinnati while Mason worked the later frames. Attendance was listed at 7,000.
The Reds will start Andy Coakley pitching against either Moren or Pittinger for the Phillies in a 3 30 start. Remarks on Rigler’s ninth inning decision yesterday sparked debate and anger from captain Ganzel. Ashenbach seeks Saints additions as Ewing shines despite early errors and strong Phillies outfield shows promise. Charley Dopin touts Criss from the Tri-state as a rising league sensation.
Knabe, Philadelphia second baseman, played with a bandage on a sore bag hand. He made a sensational fielding play but struggled at bat. The Reds had earlier thrashed Sparks, yet Knabe held the Red team in check until the ninth inning when luck turned.
National League action in Pittsburg sees Boston defeat Pittsburg 6 to 3 as Lindaman focuses a steady nine innings. Duggleby makes first home appearance for Pittsburg and exits after sixth as Leever finishes. Key hits include Tenney and Bates with two bases and a late Boston rally.
In Chicago July 29 a pitchers duel stayed scoreless nine innings as McIntyre and Brown held firm. Lumley belted a tenth inning homer off Brown for Chicago and Chance delivered a winning infield hit past second with two outs, scoring Kling and Howard. Sheckard and Lumley starred, others contributed in a tight, low-hit contest.
In St Louis packed with drama, a wild Mathewson throw tied the game in the ninth. New York won 4 to 3 in the eleventh on Devlin and Bowerman singles and Seymour’s triple. Kenetchy Seymour Bresnahan key hits for the visitors.
Barney Oldfield opened the Fargo Interstate Fair by setting two world automobile records on a half mile track. He completed the first mile of a three mile race in 1 15 fractions, two laps in 6 51. His six mile mark surpassed his Winnipeg record by 4 seconds and the three mile record beat his Winnipeg best by 18 seconds.
Tennis players from Southern Ohio cities invited to enter an open tournament announced by the Hamilton Club for August 17 to 24. A $100 cup will be the first prize. Macbeth Pfau will defend his title as county champion.
The Beaneaters defeated the Cleveland team as Boston routed the leading club, shifting standings in the American Association. Chicago and Washington faced a double header, with more shifts anticipated as the race tightens. Toledo and Indianapolis also altered the balance while Minneapolis and Columbus each won to close the gap.
In a tight American League game Boston edges Cleveland 4-2. O'Brien starred with three hits and a run batted in as Boston responded to a late challenge. Key moments included a ninth inning run from Liphardt and solid defense from both sides.
Railflat Philadelphia reports that the St Louis ee ga was postponed in Philadelphia on July 29 due to rain, delaying scheduled play.
July 29 report states the New York and Detroit game was postponed due to rain, delaying scheduled action at the New York venue.
Washington July 29 reports a doubleheader to be canceled due to rain, with no play possible today.
Briggs pitched superbly allowing only three singles as Louisville fell 1-0 in a tight game. Sullivan's fielding stood out with key plays, and the decisive run came on a three-base drive and a long fly to left in the ninth.
Columbus won 8 to 3 at home as Hulswitz starred in fielding and hitting. Wicker struggled with an error prone inning while Upp pitched the ninth. Reilley and Barbeau contributed timely hits as Toledo managed few runs.
Milwaukee defeated St. Paul 12 to 4 with seven stolen bases and a national record as Doyle's lineup produced runs in every turn at bat. McChesney homered and multiple players contributed in a high-scoring game at Milwaukee.
Indianapolis reports pitcher C. E. Summers of the home team has been sold to the Detroit club for three thousand dollars. Summers leaves the Indianapolis lineup to join Detroit, marking a player trade between the two clubs.
A partial score fragment shows Shreveport narrowly defeating Birmingham with a four run margin, while Montgomery appears in the muddled text. The garbled OCR makes exact details unclear but the result indicates a low scoring or close game effort from both sides.
Danny Shay must explain his remarks after a Sunday clash at the ballpark involving manager John McGraw and private policeman John Kramer. Kramer was discharged after alleging provocation, while Shay faces possible further action as prominent citizens urged President Herrmann to report the matter to President Pulliam.
The column covers Cincinnati city baseball clubs and schedules. It highlights Christ Church and St Peter Cathedral teams, the Columbia Cardinals, Horace Manns, Car Company, Adams Express, C H D R R, Cincinnati Southern, and other local squads with game results, player notes, and upcoming matchups across Coney Island, Hartwell, and Bond Hill. Various players and managers are named, including Knicley, Miesen, Zelau, Diehl, and Lind, with scores and injuries noted.
Two runabouts with perfect scores in the American Automobile Association tour began at 8 o clock from New York en route to Cleveland. The schedule lists Albany Syracuse Buffalo and finally Cleveland with a potential return to the Gliddin course if ties remain. drivers are G. S. Smith and H. K. Sheridan.
The thirty fifth Grand Circuit meeting begins at Glenville tomorrow with top horses from Detroit including Sonoma Girl and Highball. Four races set for Thursday and Friday and five for Wednesday, totaling seventeen events with purses from 1000 to 1500 dollars plus Forest City Stake at 5000 and Thistle Down Stake at 3000. Police and track officials confirm no pool selling will be allowed.
Sewell overcame a second late start to win the six furlong Glen Cove Handicap by two lengths at Brighton Beach. Garn er urged the 113 pound runner from a momentary distant position as the field moved into the stretch. Four favorites won on a day of close finishes across six races at the track.
A six race card lists weights for entrants across handicaps and selling events. Notable entries include Halifax 119, Jubilee 120, Samuel H Harris 109, Red Friar 108, Servile 103, Easton 110, Mahopoc 110, Sphynx 106, and many others in races for all ages, two year olds, and three year olds plus.
In Springfield Colorado on July 29 Springfield defeated South Bend 9 to 1 in the final game of the series. Merryman and Kelly teamed with Williams and Tiemanh for the batteries as Springfield jumped to an early lead and held on for the win.
Canton triumphed 2-1 over Terre Haute after a late wild throw broke a scoreless tie. Terre Haute scored the lone run in the final inning, with Canton’s defense and timely hitting securing the victory. Batteries Brosius and Fredse for Canton faced Marquard and Texter for Terre Haute.
Wheeling topped Evansville 9 to 3 after misplays by Evansville in the early innings. The game was played in Evansville Indiana with Pearson Breitenstein and Junn on the mound for Evansville and Eastly and Philbin for Wheeling.
Commonwealth's Attorney W A Burkamp filed notices in Circuit Court to enforce an abatement order against the Huber Garden Poolroom in Newport. The action aims to stop poolroom operations though immediate closure may wait for court convening in October. A transfer of the poolroom portion from George Huber to J O Connor of St Louis is noted, potentially weakening the order's effect.
A farmer in Western Massachusetts adapts his car for farm chores using the engine for milk churn, threshing, wood sawing, and water drawing. He sells eggs and perishable goods at markets for high prices, offers summer rides to boarders, and contemplates a higher horsepower model. He can retime the engine if the motor is removed by meshing the gears as shown.
Congress will hear efforts to pass a uniform auto law across states urged by the American Automobile Association. Motorists not yet members are urged to join the national organization for information from Secretary F H Elliott at 437 Fifth Avenue New York.
A stark warning about gravity as a deterrent to reckless nighttime joy rides. The note urges chauffeurs to keep guard over their passengers and themselves to avoid harm, invoking a solemn, cautionary tone.
French and German carmakers boast high premiums paid by wealthy Americans to prove home products inferior. The tale reverses as U S Ford runabout costs $600 in America but $1 000 in Paris and the Ford Six sells for $3 700 abroad versus $2 800 at home. In Britain the runabout lists at £165 about $800 while demand outstrips supply in Germany and Italy at $840.
Pinkola ran third to Parisian Model and Albert Star at Latonia with 8 to 5 opening, backed to 6 to 5 as two-year-old from the Fizer stable. Carthage and Dainty Dancer were also involved with Dainty Dancer a ten to one shot, reflecting a day of sharp bookmaking.
An assassination attempt targeted Grand Duke Peter Nicholaievitch as his train neared St Petersburg. A petard exploded on the track but caused no derailment or injuries. Earlier, April and February incidents involved a fusillade and an infernal machine, with no injuries reported.
Dayton wins the last game of the series against Grand Rapids 4 to 3 in Dayton Ohio. Batteries Malloy Munson and Dickson Moran. Score details show a tight contest with late rallies and key hits.
Reading defeated the Kentucky Colonels Sunday with strong pitching from Johnson and a standout left field catch by Britton. Key plays included a four run eighth inning for Reading and solid defense as Johnson pitched eight innings while McDonald worked nine for Kentucky.
Secretary Bert S. Bartlow announced Congressman James E. Watson of Rushyne Indiana will be chief speaker at the Pioneer Association reunion joining Butler Franklin and Union Counties Indiana to be held at Samuels Grove on August 5. Watson has announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Ot ter Gray Brookville Indiana.
Judge Gard in Hamilton Ohio grants Henry Gebhart a divorce from Anna Gebhart marking his third divorce from the same woman. Neglect cited. Gebhart and his son Rolla were previously acquitted in a murder case tied to a Brown's Run gate quarrel.
Final arrangements for Bowlers Day at the park set a 1:30 P.M. concert and 2:30 P.M. drills followed by baseball field events. The $100 prize and medal await event winners with transport paid both ways. entries limited to National agreement players and one per team per event.
Tom Longboat of Canada wins a five mile race in 25:25 beating a relay of Hilton Green, Tom Coley, and Lon Marsh. Green trails early, Coley ties at four and a half miles, Marsh leads late but Longboat sprints past to win by a narrow margin setting a new Canadian record.
Albert Keller eleven, climbed a pole in Madison on July 29 and grabbed a live wire. The shock amputated his middle finger and burned his left hand, face, shoulder, and right side. He was removed to King's Daughters Hospital and remained unconscious with doubtful recovery.
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