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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1909
Page
6
Results show Cincinnati 4 Chicago 2 and Chicago 4 Pittsburgh 5. Boston 1 Lynch 0, Philadelphia 4 New York 3. St Louis 4 Pittsburgh 2 and New York 5 Philadelphia 2 in the day’s NL games.
The records show J Louis at 6-1 with Cleveland 3-5 Detroit 5-7 and Chicago 1-7. In a separate set Boston 3-2 Philadelphia 2-1 Washington 8 New York 1.
The schedule lists Chicago at Cincinnati, aoee at New York, and Louis at Pittsburg in a crowded National League lineup.
The article reports a doubleheader at League Park where the Reds outplayed the Cubs in both games but lost the afternoon due to umpire Rigler s controversial decision. It notes Gaspar s near shutout for the Reds, McLean s return, and Downey s hard day with three errors in the afternoon.
The Cubs toppled the Reds 4 3 in eleven innings after a late surge led by Tinker and Moran. Campbell relieved Long and pitched well, while Reulbach faltered earlier as the Cubs pulled ahead in a tense contest.
The Reds and Cubs face off again this afternoon with Chancé’s pitchers facing Grit’s. Pfiester or Brown for Cincinnati and Fromme or Chappelle for Chicago. Johnny Evers suspended three days after Smoketown clash. Johnny Kane fills second base. Ward Miller shines with three hits and two steals amid costly Reds errors and four Chicago runs.
Hugh Fullerton J.C. Lardner and Jimmy Gil Ruth travel with the champions as noted in The Examiner The Tribune and The Daily News.
In a morning game cited by the paper the Phillies defeated New York 9 to 6 behind strong pitching by Ritchie and key hits from Osborn and others. The game featured a home run by a local player, notable runs in multiple innings, and protective substitutions late. Umpires were O Day and Pat Sk.
Morning and afternoon games note Boston 32 Philadelphia 2 1 in odd scoring. Hite and Morgan strong on mound, French Wagner Barry offense support with two hits apiece.
Indianapolis defeated Columbus 6 to 0 in the morning contest as Nelson allowed five hits in the first inning. Chadbourne and Cross led the offense with multiple hits while Clayton, Og Moriarty, and others contributed. Fielding was noted as solid for Indianapolis.
Miscellaneous 1900s style baseball scores and play-by-play notes feature multiple teams including Pittsburgh, St. Louis, Washington, New York, and Kansas City. The item lists hits, innings pitched, and key plays with umpire calls, timing, and fielding feats.
Detroit top relief and late runs push past Chicago on May 31 in a tense game. Mullin shines by striking out two batters and contributing at the plate while Chicago defense falters late.
Morning clash in Minneapolis May 31 saw the Minneapolis team defeat St Paul 1 0. Winning run came as two-base hits and a costly error with misplayed balls and strikes by the umpires noted, while later details about an afternoon game mention a split.
Milwaukee team dominates Kansas City with eight runs on two-base hits by Herling and Bowles and Clark three-base hits. Pitching by Cherty and Laberty yields multiple strikeouts as Milwaukee collects decisive offensive output.
Bloomington and Decatur of the Three I league extended the world’s professional long game record to 26 innings. Decatur won 2 to 1 in the 26th inning after Fisher was hit by a pitch and Purtell tripled, amid rain, mud, and heavy pitching by Burns and Clarke. The game lasted four hours and twenty minutes with a 15 minute rain delay.
James J. Jeffries will travel to Europe for baths at Carlsbad and to file theatrical contracts. He intends to return by mid summer to California and begin hard training for a fight with Jack Johnson, signing articles to meet him in the United States. He prefers California but will fight elsewhere if better promoter terms arise.
Lexington May 31 One hundred thirty five horses are to be shipped from James B Haggin s Elmendorf farm tomorrow for sale in the Argentine republic This is the largest shipment ever made to South America from the United States C H Berryman manager of the Elmendorf farm today denied the tale that Haggin would sell all Elmendorf horses and quit the business He said the farm the largest stock raising plant in the South will continue in the horse business as usual
Umpire Gardner of the Central league was severely injured Sunday evening in Dayton when alighting from a car in front of the hotel. He was struck by a speeding motorcycle, tumbling to the ground. Doctors reported scalp lacerations and leg injuries, with Gardner expected to be out for about ten days.
A five man relay team from the American Athletic Club set a new time record for the mile at Wheel Castle Park in Long Island New York during May. The event highlighted the club's sprinting strength and team coordination.
Campbell County season nearly finished with Phoenix No 1 dominating the league and Carraras in second. Barbarossa leads Wiedemanns by three games, Cassies sit fifth ahead of raishoppers, last year’s champions, with several positions still undecided.
Louis Orphee of France easily defeated fourteen competitors to win the $10,000 International Marathon at Brighton Beach finishing 26 miles 886 yards in 2 59 57. Edward Cibot also of France took second with Pat Dineen of Boston third and Willam Davis of Canada fourth. Seven of the fifteen starters retired under the strain.
Savannah Ga May 31 Young Evans of New York charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of Greek Jimmy Ryan received a hearing in the reg a holder court and was dismissed from custody Ryan was buried here this afternoon
Seaham captured the 500 sovereigns holiday handicap at Hurst Park in England on May 31. Mirska finished second and Auber followed, with Whitney’s Staminia among the subtotals in the one mile race for three year olds and up.
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