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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1908
Page
3
Passes and errors give the Phillies five runs while Ganzel's crew is blanked. McQuillan in great form. Knabe Huggins and Lobert pull off fielding stunts. Yesterday's results show NL Philadelphia 6 Cincinnati 1 and other scores. AL Detroit 2 Boston 2 among listed games.
National League standings list Pittsburg Detroit Chicago and St Louis contending with New York Philadelphia Cleveland amid slim margins. American Association Central League tables feature Indianapolis Louisville Columbus Dayton and Terre Haute in pursuit with Minneapolis Grand Rapids and others close behind.
Cincinnati plays Philadelphia in Philadelphia while Pittsburgh visits Brooklyn and Chicago meets Boston. St. Louis travels to New York for an afternoon lineup of regional clashes.
Philadelphia whitewashed Cincinnati as McQuillan starred on the mound and Knabe sparked the defense with thirteen chances at second. Grants, Magee, Bransfield and Doescher drove runs while Doolin and Lobert contributed notable plays. Attendance 4,500. Washington tops Chicago 5–4 in ninth inning rally as Dougherty drives in three.
Ewing and Sparks will meet in the third game as Philadelphia aims to avoid elimination from the first division. A costly sequence of walks by Doescher helped fuel the Reds scoring, while Knabe’s sharp fielding stifled several Reds threats and saved key runs.
Brooklyn shuts out Pittsburg 2 to 0 as Bergen shines behind the plate. Wagner went hitless, Leever yielded one hit in two innings, Young allowed seven in seven. Abbattticcio Clarke doubled for Pittsburg. Leach Swacina turned a double play. Time 1 25. Umpires Rudderham and Emslie.
Chicago defeated Boston in a two game set by scores of 13 to 4 and 6 to 3. In the first game Chicago pulled away early, while the second game stayed close with Chicago seizing the lead after Boston briefly led. Sweeney Steinfeldt Ritchey and Moran sparked Chicago’s offense with multiple hits and RBIs. Boston’s pitching mix included Dorner Fraser and Ferguson while Chicago rode strong relief from McGannon and Overall.
New York blanked St. Louis 11 to 0 as the home team dominated from start to finish. McGinnity pitched three innings for New York before McGlynn finished. Karger started for St. Louis. Delahanty Donlin Seymour and Charles led with multiple hits for the New York offense.
Wallace singles and Ferris and C Jones three bases power in second inning lift St. Louis to 5 1 win over Philadelphia. Dygert struggled with men on base as Howell and Dygert pitched. Final line shows St. Louis 5 Philadelphia 1 with key hits by Ferris Stone J Collins and J Jones and notable bases on balls and double plays.
Cleveland defeated New York 3 to 2 in fourteen innings as Bemis drove in the winning run with a single after Altizer sacrifice and Hinchman’s hit. Delahanty held Cleveland in check in the eleventh, preventing an immediate Cleveland triumph.
Cleveland jumps to a 8 run tally early but New York rallies with steals and doubles. Altizer Orthoot power the offense as Berger and Orth combine for 12 strikeouts. Final score shows Cleveland with 6 and New York with 9 in a game fraught with errors and base running miscues.
Louisville wins second game against Milwaukee 106 to 3 in Louisville Ky. Halla started for Louisville before being relieved by Poole after a ten run lead. Schneiberg allowed twelve hits in five innings while Halla gave up two in six. Stolen bases by Burke and Clark highlighted the offense.
Durham earns a ninth inning victory over Indianapolis as Brown Downey and Durham spark two-base hits. Esick and Durham combine on pitching with 2 and 1 strikeouts respectively. Cross Neighbors steal bases, and Kane works the plate in a 1:30 game.
Minneapolis wins 4 to 3 over Toledo after a twelve inning rally. Pitcher Gillen allowed 15 hits through eleven and a third innings, while Asher and Wilson combined for the Toledo loss. Barbeau, Smoot, Oyler, Lister, and O'Neill produced notable hits for the visitors.
In Columbus on July 20 Manager Flood of the St Paul Club fielded poorly, sparking a sixteen run inning for Columbus. Kruger made a sharp stop and throw to Raidy to retire Nee at second, the standout defensive play. Taylor left the game after Columbus opened a 13 to 1 lead.
In a baseball box score style summary Col. AB H O A B 8 features Friel Colwell Flood Kruger Raidy and Dunleavy with pitchers LaRoy Harris and Taylor delivering varied innings. Stolen bases by Frie Odwell Kruger Raidy, hits by several players, and miscues noted. Game time listed as 1 57 with umpire pair Bierhalter and Kerin.
Dayton defeated Zanesville by 9 to 2 as Bescher hit two home runs. Game played in Zanesville on July 30 with Rice and Richardson opposing E Walker Strickland and Fischer in a decisive Dayton win.
Wheeling failed to score as Corns delivery could not connect. Batteries credited to Corns and Clark with Wilhelm Os borne and Huston. The line shows Wheeling 0, opponent 0 with errors and innings details unreadable from the clipping.
Evansville won both games in a doubleheader as superior fielding and hitting carried the team. The opener ended 5 runs to 2 in favor of Evansville, while the second game was halted in the sixth inning due to darkness with Evansville ahead 8 to 1.
Terre Haute defeats Grand Rapids 7 to 0 at Terre Haute with Barney Schrieber pitching a masterly game. The win lifts Terre Haute to third place in the Central League standings. Final line shows Terre Haute 7 runs 9 hits 0 errors. Grand Rapids 0 runs 4 hits 3 errors.
Saratoga today began a 15 day meeting with crowd of about 5000 cheering Monfort in the Saratoga Handicap for 1 1 8 miles. J B Madden added the Flash stakes with Lidward at 5 1 2 furlongs. Race results list winners Woodcraft Jacobite Aletheno, Canvas Steelmaker Edward Torbellino Practical Monfort Far West Zipargo The Wrestler Tenancy Courtesy Ocean Spray Complete and others.
In a series of matchups, Atlanta beats New Orleans 3 to 2, Montgomery wins 4 to 0, and Nashville defeats Memphis 5 to 0 as Birmingham hosts a game and Little Rock appears in the lineup.
President Thomas H. Williams announced a major raise in stakes for the California Jockey Club season opening at Oakland on November 7. The Burns Handicap gains 10,000 to reach about 14,000 for the winner, with other races like Thornton Stakes Waterhouse Cup and California Derby each receiving substantial added money. Overnight handicaps and special races will carry 1000 to 2000 added, and the minimum weight rule in handicaps will be abandoned.
Middletown and Wiedemann crews headline a lively Sunday slate with Heisman and Ferguson leading pitching battles. Cincinnati teams face Oakley Covington Wiedemanns Norwood Shamrocks and Newport in a packed program at Wiedemann Park League Park and local grounds.
The program lists entry details for six races including two year old maidens at five furlongs with weights from 117 to 102 pounds, a selling one mile race for three year olds and up, maiden fillies two-year-olds at five furlongs, the Mohawk Stakes for three year olds at 1 1/16 miles, the Delaware Handicap for three year olds and up at one mile, and maidens three year olds and up at seven furlongs with listed horses and weights such as Ocean Spray, Mohawk II, Royal Tourist, Chief Brant, and Delirium among others.
Detroit July 30 Fourteenth heats yield an average 2:07 with Baron Grattan dominant in the 2:04 pace winning four heats. Gallagher challenges, Dewitt takes 2:11 trot, and Dewitt earns top money while Andrews is fined $250 for not trying in earlier heats. High Ball lameness cancels the Sweet Marie match race.
B C Wright of Boston and R D Little of New York won two matches in the Boston doubles championship at Longwood. They defeated Providence pair Anderson and Jones, then Washington pair Doyle, with the foes adjusting their net play. Bell of New York beat Wise of Boston in singles. Alexander beat Sulloway in three sets.
Stanley Ketchell and Hugo Kelly prepare for a twenty round middleweight title fight at the Coliseum in San Francisco. Ketchell, returning champion after beating Papke in Milwaukee, weighs in at 158 pounds. Referee Jack Welsh met with the fighters and issued rules as tickets sell quickly and betting odds run 2 to 1 in Ketchell’s favor. Ketchell reportedly bets heavily on himself through his manager.
Chicago players Wardner Peters Mayes and Allen Ross advance toward a final with Champion Nat Emerson of Cincinnati after 19 days at Kenwood Country Club. Doubles upset by Smith and Smithers shocks Chicago. Miriam Stever and Maud Barnes win to reach finals. Miss Carrie B Neely, Western champion, to meet the winner.
The Metropolitan Company plans Carmen at Chester starting Sunday after nightly Martha performances draw crowds. Lasts are announced for Martha with final shows this weekend, as Carmen preparations begin, featuring Spanish dances and large scenic effects.
The society horse show at Coney Island next Sunday features St Patrick the famed Irish high jumper said to be world champion. He and Filemaker Jr will likely jump the same bars, St Patrick ridden by Mme Marantette and Filemaker by Harris or a renowned jockey. Horsemen flocked to Coney to view the collection, with matinees starting around 4 o clock and possible multiple acts if steamer arrivals warrant.
Opera Martha headlines a strong Chester week with top vaudeville acts and excellent beach facilities drawing large crowds. The free vaudeville pavilion and clubhouse entertainments see bustling attendance, aided by perfect summer park weather aside from a brief Monday shower.
The Cincinnati Zoological Garden will continue Moore's Indian drama Hiawatha for seven more days. Attendance grows as the production appeals to a broad audience. Lloyd the actor, a skilled elocutionist, reads the poem on stage and the Zoo promises new features and improvements.
A crowded Lagoon yesterday hosted 4000 to 5000 juveniles and mothers in a festive Children’s Day event. No accidents occurred as families roamed, searched for missing children, and praised Liberati’s Band for a strong pavilion performance.
The Commercial Tribune previews Sunday’s issue with statistics showing tobacco growers who are members of the secret Society of Equity sustained notable losses. The figures are described as eye openers for readers.
The Thomas car in the New York to Paris automobile race crossed the frontier at noon and arrived in Paris at eight in the evening. It was escorted along the boulevards by enthusiasts meeting at Meaux and greeted with cheers. The Race Committee waited at The Matin office to receive the car and the crew were feted at a hotel after the celebrations.
The Irish American Athletic Club visitors were met by a spontaneous and immense crowd in Dublin on July 30. Thousands lined streets to the hotel as Joseph Devlin praised the reception. Sprinter Lawson Robertson called the welcome extraordinary, saying no team had ever been so honored.
The United States Golf Association released the schedule for the open golf championship to be played August 27 and 28 at Myopia Hunt Club in Hamilton Massachusetts near Boston. The event features seventy two holes over two days with ten prize money awards and a $300 winner’s share plus a gold medal. Amateurs prize money is awarded in plate value. Entries close August 19 with Secretary W F Morgan Arch 5 Brooklyn Bridge Brooklyn NY.
At a lakeside performance of Hiawatha, seagulls and two African spur winged geese disrupted the show by crying out and swimming about. Indian braves chased them in canoes, and a melee ensued with injuries to several, including Joe Buffalo and Wilhelm. Little Hemlock finally captured the goose, ending the commotion before evening shows.
The United Commercial Travelers of Cincinnati and vicinity Buckeye Council No 75 will hold its annual outing at Coney Island tomorrow. Members wives sweethearts and relatives will travel on the 11 o'clock Queen trip and arrive at the grove about 12 30.
Avoca Park emphasizes Sunday events as preparations progress for visitors. The park, touted as the real country retreat, charms guests with rustic scenery and picturesque appeal. C M L traction cars and Pennsylvania trains bring large crowds daily to this well situated resort.
The zoo offers readings of Hiawatha with no extra charge. Only a small number of seats are reserved and require a nominal fee.
The Cincinnati Reed Orchestra will resume performances at the Zoo next week. Miss Eleanor Bain of Cincinnati, a leading Southern Ohio mezzo soprano, will appear nightly in solo pieces after recent engagements in New York.
The hot weather draws many visitors to area beaches with Chester Park leading in attendance. The rising numbers could require enlarging the lake to accommodate more swimmers and picnickers.
Hofer's Military Band performs a Saturday afternoon concert at Burnet Woods Park conducted by Jacob Bohrer of the Columbia Theater orchestra. Soloist Miss Wilmine Hammann sings the new piece Little Arrow by Payne and Esberger, with the Indian yell finale.
An illustrated feature recounts the rise of the Society of Equity and its offshoots the Night Riders, detailing their predatory acts. The piece promises surprise for readers and urges all to note the August 2 date.
Thomas J. Logan and Louis C. Widing of Atlantic City are welcomed back in Cincinnati after saving two women from drowning. Logan credits Widing, who could not swim, with the rescue moment. Colonel John O Dowd had medals struck for them but they sent them home.
Miss Laura Billings a 2 manicurist of 719 Laurel street did not appear in Police Court to prosecute Reuben Seay who allegedly visited her office at 710 Race street and flourished a revolver declaring he had to kill three persons. Seay to be prosecuted on carrying concealed weapons.
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