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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1920
Page
7
Article rail discusses gambling and political issues with boxing legalized in New York. It cites Dodgers leading in a score, cites penalties on bookies, and suggests Prohibition and costs influence elections. It mentions Lowden, Lipton, and Detroit as noted references.
Brooklyn defeats New York 10 to 9 to extend its winning streak to six and move into first place in the National League. Myers drives in the decisive run with a sixth inning triple and a ninth inning two-base hit, while Kilduff and Kilduff join in the scoring as Brooklyn outscores New York 9 to 8 after the early 0-3 deficit. Umpires Klem and ? oversee the game, with Smith earning the win and mine Wee charged with the loss.
With two Cubs outfielders sidelined by illness and injuries cropping up, Chicago pressed Cincinnati but lost 6 to 1. Claude Hendrix limited the Reds to six hits while Ruether gave up nine Cubs until a late ninth inning rally sealed the outcome.
In a tense clash Cincinnati trails as Brooklyn’s win over the Giants pushes the Robins to the top with Cincinnati second and Chicago third. Daubert nearly scores on a lap by Roush but Terry’s early miscue proves costly as Killefer tags Groh and Daubert at third while Ruether earns his eighth straight victory in a hard-fought win.
Barney Friberg hit a three base drive in the third inning. A wagon unloading turf outside the left field fence spooked a span of horses and they bolted through an exit. Friberg then stopped attempting further hits.
Manager Mitchell rehearsed stopping foul balls along the coaching lines as a precautionary drill in case he is needed in the field if the Cubs continue to suffer injuries.
With Duncan at third and Kopf at second and nobody out, the runner advanced nearly to third while Deal threw out Neale at first. The Cubs should have retired Duncan or Kopf but allowed them to reach safety. Both scored on Wingo's subsequent hit.
New York Americans win ninth straight, defeating Washington 14 to 7. Ruth starts first game of season as pitcher, retires in fifth after big NY lead. 17 hits, 26 bases. Key hits by Rocie Peckinpaugh Harris and Ruth propel the victory. judges and officials noted.
Detroit topped Cleveland 11 to 10 in a rain shortened game halted in the eighth inning. Heilmann collected five hits in five at bats for Detroit while Evans drove in three doubles for Cleveland. Cleveland used nineteen players in a high scoring effort as Ehmke held the final threat.
Philadelphia takes both games at Boston to go three for four in the series. Dugan drives in key runs with a late double in the opener, 8 to 6, while Harris pitches Boston to a 7 to 2 loss in the nightcap.
In games across Jersey City Rochester Baltimore and Akron batters and pitchers led the action. Reading and Wilheim Hyde Werre McCabe Bengough Garton Seaman Kelly Ross McGraner Madden Bentley Casey Divinney Sandberg Hill Smith powered their teams with strong at bats and solid fielding as the box scores show varied hits and runs.
English Derby renewal at Epsom Downs. Dorval Jockey Club spring meeting in Montreal. Westchester Racing Association spring meet at Belmont Park. Ohio State trapshooting tournament opens in Cincinnati. Boxing cards in Philadelphia include Turner Greb eight rounds, plus Jackson Moran Britton Borrell Kilbane Varney and Arte good matchups.
Listing of seven horse races from Montreal with results odds and brakes. Entries show winners and payouts for each race, with scratches noted for several horses and trainers.
Detailed race card listing horses in eachof seven races with fixed odds for top three finishes. Scratched entries noted: Alice in Wonderland Star Finch Margery.
The record lists seven races with named entrants such as Alf Vazina Starfinch and Darnay in the first race, E Mahdi Betsey and Margery in the second, Enrico Caruso Yaphank and Shilling in the third, Captain B Azrael and Galore in the fourth, Louise V Charley Leydecker and Mock Orange in the fifth, Kohinoor Railbird and Fickle Fancy in the sixth, and King Neptune Lady Ward and Honolulu in the seventh. Best Chance given as LOUISE y.
First race lists Old Pop Satala Blackburn. Second race names Cadillac Captain Hodge Cork. Third race features King Worth Sentimental Pierrot. Fourth race includes Baby Grand Seaboard Voorme. Fifth race shows Rancher Garbage The Desert. Sixth race lists Trickster SI Dainty Lady Bogart. Seventh race names Ben Hampson Chick Barkley Schemer with Best Chance Baby Grand.
Ohio State University defeated Ohio University 2 to 0 with the same pitcher for Ohio working. Cincinnati beat the Athens crowd 5 to 1, led by Seltz as Cincinnati eyes a June 10 meeting with Ohio State at Redland Field. Kime of Ohio State is a lefty, challenging Varsity hitters who have yet to solve him.
Racing odds and scratches across six races show Day Lilly at 2 to 1 in Race One and The Young Cavalier at 4 to 1 with Mr Brummel 1 to 2 in Race Four. Scratches include Frank B Skibbereen Corn Tassel Tippity Witchet Lady Archie Leo L.
Noahs Dove Lodge No 2 Odd Fellows defeated the Washington D H Club in two games over Sunday and Monday. The Newport squad won the Monday match 8 to 4 in an easy victory. Niemyer and Ewing formed the battery for the Odd Fellows.
The Washington Public School team defeated Dyer School yesterday afternoon to become champions of Group A Section 1. Across seven championship games the Washington boys scored 108 runs while opponents managed 38.
Miss Helen Patterson and George E. Little marry in Piqua with both families noting plans for Columbus and Washington trips. Little, Miami University athletics director, will coach at Peabody College in Nashville this summer and return to Miami this fall. Patterson remains in Youngstown with Briar Hill Steel.
First race entries include George Bovee Ingtecrest Dream Crepe. Second race lists Meshach Rhomb Westdale. Third race features Donnacona Ralco Vice Chairman Dontacona Damrosch Valor. Fifth race shows Dorecas Edith K Sibola. Sixth race includes Knight of the Heather King Trojan By J Fyrena.
Boston uses four double plays to defeat Philadelphia 8 to 4 as Mann drives a ninth inning homer with two on. Stengel also homered twice for Boston. Philadelphia hitters connect three times in the game. Tenation details include Meusel and Powell with three base hits and Holke with a sacrifice, with Gowdy Maranville and Pick turning double plays.
In Pittsburg on June 1 St Louis defeated Pittsburg 5 to 4 after a 15 inning game. Hornsby drove in four runs for St Louis while McHenry doubled and scored on errors in the final frame. Haines earned the win with long relief, Ponder took the loss.
Major league baseball warns players who jumped contracts to independent leagues that five days to return to their clubs will be required or face permanent ban from the two major leagues. The action, announced by National League President John Heydler and AL President Ban Johnson, targets players including Kinney Harris Pearce Gerner and Cueto. The leaders will reconvene to finalize the matter, with Toole proposed as National Commission chair.
The thirty fourth annual Ohio Trapshooters League event begins with a 100 target program at the Cincinnati Gun Club under its auspices. In the practice rounds F Brint of Toledo and Fred Harlow of Newark tied for first with 99. Second place went to K P Johnson Kenton J H Ferry Lima and A E Campbell Galion with 97. M S Hootman Hicksville and W Hender son also posted 96. John R Taylor Newark led professionals with 99 breaking 87 straight. W S Jones Pittsburgh had 97 and C T Stevens Zanesville 9% as long runs included 76 by Brint and Henderson. Today's program features 1 registered target half of the State amateur championship.
National League games featured Cincinnati defeating Chicago 6 to 5 and Brooklyn beating New York 10 to 9. Boston outscored Philadelphia 8 to 4 while St Louis beat Pittsburg 5 to 4 in 15 innings. American League scores saw Philadelphia 8 7 over Boston 6 2 and Detroit and Cleveland combine for 10 as New York defeated Washington 14 to 7. Chicago St Louis game rained out. American Association had no games scheduled.
A slate of today games includes Cincinnati at Chicago St Louis at Pittsburg New York at Boston Brooklyn at Philadelphia Chicago at St Louis Detroit at Cleveland Washington at New York Milwaukee at Louisville Kansas City at Columbus St Paul at Indianapolis Minneapolis at Toledo.
Officials at the Cincinnati Gymnasium and Athletic Club report more than 150 entrants for the Allegheny Mountain Association A A U junior championships at the C G A C Athletic Park East End next Saturday. Fast college runners compete likely to threaten gym ground records and a dozen entries for the mile walk. Amateur field day also will be held.
The Miami Athletic Club announced a twelve round bout between Bryan Downey and Tommy Robson for Monday night June 14 in Highland Park. Robson, who nearly knocked out Harry Greb in their recent city bout, is expected to challenge Downey hard, with many predicting Robson might stop the Columbus fighter.
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