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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1900
Page
3
Newton, usual, was wild as George Duppy earns his second win for the Reds. Support erratic, crowd energized as the team moved to eighth.
Boston wins behind George Cuppy’s controlled, masterful pitching and strong field work. Sullivan’s two throws and Collins’ catches highlight a mostly subdued attack as Cincinnati’s Newton struggles with wildness.
The Cincinnati club faces a rumor of a shake up including Elmer Smith possibly moving to New York and Geter or Steinfeldt to Comiskey's team. Manager Allen denies knowledge of any deal while players manage travel, injuries, and practice as Boston sources report on games and personnel.
Thorough listing of Latonia racing events with place and show odds for Allie Belle Our Lida Holmes and other horses. Reports detail early speeds, route tactics, and final outcomes with names of jockeys owners and post positions. The first race winner is described as a mare by Imp Pirate of Penzance Alma T and other races note Fordham Free Silver and Imp Eothen Mrs General Gilfiora with jockeys and connections.
A tense game ends with Boston edging Cincinnati after Allen misplays at third and a costly error on a grounder. Kahoe and Collins contribute timely hits while manager Selee criticizes using Cuppy. The Reds rush to catch the last boat from Newport after the loss.
The Cincinnati Club plans a decision today on rebuilding League Park stands after a settlement talks with insurers. President Brush indicates no sale of Elmer Smith to New York and insists trades would be player for player, not cash, to strengthen the team as it fights for position on the road.
The report recounts a close sixth inning play on Pahlén and Donovan, umpire calls Patsy out, and praises Dahlen’s defense. It quotes Sam Crane on Rube Waddell’s bizarre delivery, previews a Polo Grounds appearance, and notes crowd reactions to Burkett and McGraw.
Milwaukee edged Cleveland in twelve innings as Conroy opened the twelfth with a single and Fultz delivered a three base hit to score the decisive run. The game unfolded with a dramatic late surge and a tied twelfth inning before Milwaukee prevailed.
The New Yorks defeated the Pittsburgs at the Polo Grounds to even the series. Chesbro was lifted after the second. Waddell pitched well with only two safeties off him. Final score shows New York 6, Pittsburgh 4 with Seymoru and Chesbro yielding runs and attendance about 1,000.
Heavy rain and muddy tracks spoiled the Newport meeting as crowds dwindled and betting lapsed. Maclaren led six furlongs to win. Allie Belle captured top form at 5 to 1, and May Cherry surged to victory by six lengths. Peter Duryea won the closer by two lengths amid scattered longshots.
In ASHTABULA on June 1 the Ashtabula team beat Painesville with Whisner pitching fine ball. Sechrist made a standout fielding catch in right field, one of the finest seen on the Painesville grounds. Painesville plays here Saturday.
Dayton Ohio June 1 It is thought Joe Rieman Baytons first base man may be traded soon though unconfirmed. Pitcher Rosebrough has been unconditionally released by the Dayton Baseball Club due to a recent cold affecting speed.
In Philadelphia on Memorial Day week, Flick and Lajoie clashed in the clubhouse. Lajoie breaks two bones in his left hand from the altercation, sidelining him for weeks. Flick is expected to play tomorrow as Phillies face pennant hopes strained by the incident.
In afternoon games Norwood hosts Avondales while Ivorydale hosts Procter & Gamble, and Milford meets Madisonville at Milford. Westwood faces Stamina as Avondales turn to triple plays and Bush chips in with two to three hits per game.
Chicago White Stockings beat Buffalo 6 to 3 after a morning team talk by Charles Comiskey. The win improves Chicago's standings and foreshadows a rematch with Buffalo the next day.
Louisville & Nashville trains leave Fourth Street Station at 12 40 p m 1 20 p m and 2 p m and Pearl and Butler Street Station at 1 45 p m Fare for round trip including grand stand admission is 83 cents.
Local baseball items list multiple matches and meet times across Home City Bellevue Covington and Cincinnati areas. Notable notes include Home City versus Cincinnati Stars this afternoon at Home City grounds with players to report at 1 30 p m, Kissinger denying false Browns management rumors, and several Sunday road trips to Reading Indianapolis Aurora East Newport and Westwood.
A fragmented list of character names and titles appears, including Agitator Nivoce Strauss entry Syncopated Sandy and Banished Lord Zeni with A P Gooding Queen Carnival Arcturus The Doctor Carlotta C Wilson.
Indianapolis outplayed Kansas City 5 to 4 in the first game of the series. Hoosiers excelled in fielding while Blues miscues helped fuel the final tally. Hemphill Wagner O'Brien and Coughlin led with key hits as Gear pitched five innings for Kansas City and Cates finished.
Chicago tops Philadelphia 7 to 2 as Garvin silences the Phillies while Maul is touched for runs. A clubhouse fight between Lajoie and Flick over a bat leaves Lajoie likely out six weeks. Flick suffers a bruised cheek and may rejoin soon.
Minneapolis tied Detroit when Harvey replaced Yeager after two innings. Harvey allowed three hits while Detroit's Yeager gave up six hits in two frames. Dixon hit a homer for Minneapolis as Harvey aided a 10 run effort with timely hits and strong relief pitching.
Louisville and Nashville lines offer departures from Fourth Street Station at 12 40 p m and 1 20 p m with grand stand admission included for a few cents.
After Latonia races, six days of racing shift to Newport with the second Newport meeting starting Monday. Secretaries report good betting cards, with the Clipsetta stake and a one mile handicap drawing strong fields. Jockey Dugan license case to be decided by the American Turf Congress in Chicago. Trainer Sid C. Tiffen hospitalized in Covington for heart trouble. Monk Wayman purchased by Mose Goldblatt for 50 to race locally. May Cherry impresses in two year old filly race, daughter of Gascon-Merry Eyes belonging to Baumbecker & Co.
Chicago June 1 racing at Hawthorne featured multiple incidents. A horse fell in the first race injuring rider Stuart with a broken collar bone, and Tullett was shaken after Reginald Hughes. The Monk, favorite in the third race, was disqualified after crossing first.
Celeritas nosed Sidbow after a disputed finish with a foul on the far turn. Garry Herrmann dominated Silverdale in a later race at the same distance, while the Zuelke stable faced suspension over Rollins’ run yesterday. Multiple races list times, weights, and runner details with notable disqualifications and close outcomes.
At the Fair Grounds heavy mud dominated the card with varying conditions across races. Verify suffered a late bid yet faded to third as two longshots Miss Zara and Miss Loretto claimed victories amid a day of upsets and all favorites losing.
Entries list for the first race selling at St Louis shows horses with weights and odds. Irish Jewel is noted among the competitors with indicated weight. Continued details appear on the tenth page.
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