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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1909
Page
16
The National League results include Chicago defeating Cincinnati 9 to 3 and New York beating Brooklyn 6 to 2. In the American League New York blanked Washington 4 to 0, while Boston earned a 1 to 0 victory.
Fans witnessed a chaotic ten inning game as the Cubs lost the lead to the Reds who surged back with two doubles and smart base running. The late rally tied the score after Chicago had built a comfortable margin, leaving the outcome in doubt and sending spectators to their seats for a potential finish.
The game features tense early exchanges with Hoblitzel and McLean driving hits for the Reds while Sheckard and Kane provide Chicago power. A key ninth inning swing unfolds as Sheckard triples driving in Moran and Kane after a bases loaded situation, but Stanley is retired on a close play at the plate.
Fragments show a Cubs contest with a pastor and local figures. Umpire Trudy voiced frustration over a call after Hofman protested a second base decision. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR text.
Pittsburg and St. Louis postponed a scheduled game due to rain. The delay affects local fans and rescheduling details are forthcoming from the league office.
Philadelphia and Boston split a doubleheader in Philadelphia with both games decided 1-0. In the opener Ganley doubled and Ky's single produced the decisive run in eleven innings. Krause and Ryan pitched well for Philadelphia. In the nightcap Boston won in the eighth behind strong defense and timely hits.
In a double header on June 1 New York and Washington traded shutouts. The visitors won game one 4 to 0 with Manning pitching and Groom's fielding highlighted. The second game went to Washington 2 to 0 amid brilliant plays on both sides.
In the first game Smith pitched eight innings for Washington while Manning and Huaches split pitching duties for New York. New York won 6 3 with errors and walks affecting the score. Hite Cree and Engle contributed on offense with stolen bases from Donohue. In the second game Keeler pitched for Washington as New York rallied, with late scoring and pitchers Hamach and Hache noted. final tallies show New York ahead in the early frames and Washington struggling to respond.
Toledo wins the first game of the series 6 to 3 against Milwaukee on June 1 in Toledo. The visitors faced early trouble as errors and miscues led to a decisive lead, with Toledo driving home runs and solid defense to secure the open.
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A court decision on a case involving the Brighton Beach track racing information delivery upholds that sharing such data did not violate anti racing rules. The ruling clarifies the legality of disseminating advance racing details for bettors and participants.
New York race bettors and bookmakers cheer as the Court of Appeals rules that advance information sheets distributed at jockey club tracks by John G. Kavanaugh can be shared without violating the antibetting law. The decision permits circulation of entries and weights ahead of races, reversing prior enforcement efforts.
John Heydler acting NL president released the schedule for 23 postponed games across the East and West. Eastern cities will use double headers to clear deferred games while Western cities erase postponements on open dates. Matches include Boston Philadelphia June 28 Chicago July 18 and Brooklyn August 28 among others with New York Philadelphia and Chicago also on the list.
Toronto June 1 Desert Star quoted 10 to 1 upset the heavy favorite Fort Gerry to win the Ontario purse at Woodbine. Race results include One mile winner Woolstone and Five furlongs winner Magearen among a day marked by clear weather and fast track.
Errors plagued Fort Wayne as Grand Rapids triumphed 4-1 in a Central League baseball game. Key batters included Lane, K, and lineup notes cite Battalion-Shawn, Clark, Alberts, and Henry in the scoring sequence.
In a baseball recap the South Bend team toppled Dayton with strong first inning hitting led by key players Tieman and Nosh. The scrambled text notes early runs and pitching prowess, highlighting South Bend’s momentum at the start.
Zanesville won 3 0 at Wheeling as superior pitching and timely hits off Richardson powered the victory. Boore and Myers contributed for Zanesville while Richardson and Stratton worked for Wheeling. Score details show early runs and late innings producing the final margin.
A fragmented sports note from Mashville and New Orleans shows a 6 to 3 scoreline margin at Rock as Gileniar Atlanta struggles. The readable lines hint at a regional matchup with uneven play and a narrow lead for Mashville-New Orleans.
The piece describes racers and cars from Ford and other makers, noting a six cylinder pacemaker from St Louis route and initial opposition by the Manufacturers' Contest Association. The American Automobile Association supported sanction as an international event, with plans to race toward Poughkeepsie then along the Hudson and on to Syracuse, Buffalo, Toledo, Chicago, and St. Louis.
Five motor cars in the ocean toce in a contest from New York City to Seattle arrived in Poughkeepsie shortly after 7 tonight. The trip from New York was made without incident. The cars stay overnight and depart early tomorrow for Syracuse.
Newport Elks baseball team arranged a Tuesday afternoon game with Cincinnati lodge at ague park on June 29. Mayor Krieger and Vice Mayor Galvin will umpire. Saturday league games feature Avondale Northside and College Hill Norwood, with Lockland-Carey leading. Norwood vs College Hill Saturday and Norwood hosting North Vernon Sunday are highlighted. Climax loses to Willows. Climax vs Mount Carmel and next week's All-Collegians game noted.
Walter Buckmaster, regarded as Britain's best polo player, refuses to play for England in the June 2 onward games against Meadowbrook of Long Island for the American polo cup. Officials cite his business commitments, while insiders say he resents the committee's slow invitation to participate.
New York June 1 Celt the James R Keene race horse returned to training after a supper for the Brooklyn handicap trial at Sheepshead Bay. With rider and 130 pounds he ran a mile and a quarter in 2 07 8 65. Backers expect Celt to be a heavy odds on favorite for the big race.
The Court of Appeals receives the Latonia racing commission case brief challenging the governor led legislature created body. TheKentucky case questions whether the commission has power to oversee track activities including potential bookmaking at Latonia.
Odds-shifting crowd bets heavily as four second choices win, led by Gypsy King and Inferno Queen. Measurable chaos on muddy stretch. Jackstraw defeats Slew Foot. All Red tops a tight trio in Race three.
In the sixth race Bucket Brigade led by jockeys Page and Powers finished in front after a one and one sixteenth mile run. Warner Griswell and Firting chased, with other runners like Dunvegan Gilvedear El Dorado and Brookleaf noted among the field.
Umpire Hank O'Day visited the track yesterday and left early to view the Reds versus Cubs game. He may open the Eastern series in this city if current umpires remain. A possible disqualification appeared in the fourth race when Nadza cut in on Alice. The mare tired, and the judge did not act.
In the fifth race Lafayette surged in the stretch but Gypsy King kept a large early lead. The gray horse is nearing form while Jackstraw drew little betting money. Chicago handbooks reportedly sold well though compared with Shard.
Starter Jake Holtman rode the last two winners and beat the barrier both times to secure his rides.
The honors were split between four jockeys with Page and Martin scoring two winners each while Powers and McGee claimed the remaining two victories.
Reported five thefts to Cincinnati police occurred near the track yesterday. Victims included Fred Schnei der with $60, T. B. Powell $90, Matthew D. Drucker $350, and C A Abbott $3500 diamond stud, all robbed by three white men. W R Bliss lost a $50 watch en route from the track.
Belmont Park results list race cards with weights and entries for seven events including first race for 2 year olds at 5 furlongs and a 1 percent mile handicap, featuring horses such as Dalmatian Holly Bush Zacatecas and Warfield Fayette Donald MacDonald Wise Mason, plus a steeplechase Yam Christ and a 6 furlong straight and a Galloway division with Sir Gaze Grasland Victoria Belle and several others.
In Birmingham Alabama two highwaymen shot and killed J Grimes a trolley conductor early today during his last run of the night They robbed the body of $40 and escaped from the scene reported by local police
June 1 report says Max F Emertch was arrested by detectives in Jacksonville and confessed to stealing $10,000 from the Capital National Bank of Indiana where he worked as a bookkeeper under the alias Wilson. He is willing to return without extradition.
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