Reds Fail Versus Cardinals In Front Of Big Crowd
St Louis defeats Cincinnati 6 to 1 as Hahn struggles and Harper proves the difference with a sharp performance. Dan McGann drives a home run for the visitors while Cincinnati errs thrice and can't rally after the fourth inning.
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McPhee
St. Louis
Reds
Hahn
Cardinals
Cee
Jack Harper
Sam Crawford
Mr. Hahn
Noodles
Mound City
Harper
Dan McGann
Steinfeldt
McGann
Donovan
Bergen
Padden
Wallace
Kruger
Dobbs
Harle
Crawford
Nichols
Sam
Burkett
CIN’ TI
Ab.r.bh
E. Dobbs
C.f
Harley
F. Ee
OT Beckley
Bee
Ee Crawford
Irwin
Ee Magoon
OLS
Es Bergen
Tes Msa
Louis
Ab.r
Po.a.b
Heidrick
R.f
St. Lown
Magoon
Beckley
Cincinnati
Cunningham
Washington Triples Chicago On Early Lead
Washingtons score five in the first inning on two bases on balls and four hits. Chicago battles, but cannot overcome the early advantage. Lee falters in the fifth, Carrick steadies. Coughlin and Clingman highlight Chicago defense. Attendance 11,000. Chicago 5 Washington 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chiccago
Chicago
Washingtons
Lee
Carrick
Coughlin
Clingman
H.O.A.E. Wash
H.O.A
Shugart
Grady
McFard
Sullivan
Isbell
Everett
Mertes
Griffith
Oy Carrick
Lee Shugart
Mannassau
Connolly
Milwaukee Triumph Over Boston In Tight Game
Boston lands on Reidy for nine runs including a home run as Milwaukee holds on. Dowd makes a stellar fifth inning catch, Collins and Gilbert strong in the field, Beville and Cuppy shift to new positions after a fourth inning protest. Reidy and Young split relief duties, attendance 8,500 at the park.
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Milwaukee
Boston
Reidy
Young
Collins
Pisiof
Freeman
Haskell
Beville
Cuppy
Dowd
Gilbert
Eee
Ab.h.o.a.e.j. Boston
Ab.h.o.a.e. Waldron
Gilber
Hemphill
Haliman
Duffy
Parent
Burke
Ferris
Leahy
Shreck
Maloney
Oni Beville
Pico Davies Sie Gos
Hallman
Stahl
Newt
Wereretak
Anderson
Wwrucut
Eidy Young
Philadelphia takes opener as 11-8 over Detroit
In Detroit on June 2 Philadelphia defeated Detroit 11 to 8 in the first game of the series. Dolan’s shortstop play stands out while Bernhard silences Detroit after a close start. Owen relieves Frisk in the fifth as Philly tally hits and runs to secure the win.
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Philadelphia
Detroit
Bernhard
Owen
Frisk
Dolan
Ab.h.o.a.e
Philo
Ab.h.o
Gleason
Heydon
Holmes
Cross
Dillon
al Eter
Davis
Nance
Powers
Buelow
Tleeren B.wes
Lajoie
Biberfeld
H. Ab.h.o.a.e
Adm'ls
Ab.h.o.a
Renner
Asceath
J.corne
Burke
Klinger
Dooins
Davies
Nno
Spangler
R.corn’s
Glaydar
Kaufman
Taney
Hart
Mosier
Steckman
Lloyd
EYIOS
Tue
Dnoifveen Eal
Bond Hills
Acs
Admirals
Ieidedevad
Stockman
Athletics
Brighton
Pendleton Athletics
Pe Chee Pa Tvems Nemes Aglies Pend
N. Ab.h.o.a
E. Bright
Ab.h.o.a.e. Willard
Charke
Johnson
Avis
Nieman
Kinsley
Ij Casey
Eckert
Mahon
Pendleton
Tauebuoor
Lawrenceburgs
Lookouts
Lawrenceburg
Ind
Cincinnati Boys
R.H.E. Lookouts
Lookout
Millerhaus and Schuer
Taylor and Leak
Hamilton
Colts
Leever shines as Chicagos fall to Pittsburg in rough game
Leever paces a pitching gem for Pittsburg while Chicago fielding falters. Wagner saves several scores with key catches, and Raymer’s one hand grab adds to the drama. Attendance reaches 7,400 as Pittsburg edges Chicago 2 to 1.
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Chicago
Chicagos
Leever
Raymer
Wagner
Nance Game Highlights Sacrifice Outs and Basestealing
Sacrifice hits by Geier Heydon Bern, two stolen bases by Geier and others. Walks issued to Frisk Dolan Bernhard Barrett Elberfeld, with hits by Frisk Seybold and fielding errors by Philadelphia and Detroit. Detroits Owen and Bernhard combined on pitching with 2:05 game time and 7,000 in attendance.
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Chicago
Pittsburg
Nies
Childs
Clarke
Bransfield
Ely
O'Connor
Ritchey
Hartsell
Wadddell
Leever
Halte
Waddell
Nance
Geier
Heydon
Bernhard
Davis
Barrett
Frisk
Dolan
Owen
Seybold
Elberfeld
Philadelphia
Detroit
Lajoie
Cross
Gleason
Dillon
Buelow
Sheridan
Western Association Standings and Club Records Brief
Western Association standings list clubs such as Indianapolis Dayton Grand Rapids Marion Louisville Ft. Wayne Toledo Columbus and teams with win loss percentages including Indianapolis at .259 and .736, Dayton 23 12 .657, Louisville 21 165 .583, with others showing 17 14 .683 and 25? fielded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Pe
Indianapolis
Dayton Gr. Rapids
Marion
Louisville
Wayne
Toledo
Columbus
Indiana Tops Columbus 1 in Ninth Inning Duel
Beyers drove in the winning run for Indiana with two out in the ninth as Me lster's liner fell to the left center. Barnes error in the ninth cost Columbus the game. Attendance 2,606 at Columbus noted.
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Indianapolis
Columbus
Commercial Tribune
Beyers
Hoosiersey
Me Lster
Barnes
Talbott's balk costs Toledo as Ft Wayne tops 6-3
Ft Wayne edges Toledo 6 to 3 after Talbott balk with bases loaded in the eighth allows a tying run. Fuller drives in three with a two bagger as Ft Wayne seizes the lead late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Wayne
Toledo
Commercial Tribune
Ind
Talbott
Fuller
Dusty Miller's ninth inning blast lifts Dayton past Louisville
In Louisville Dusty Miller tied the score in the ninth and won with a two out homer in the tenth as Dayton defeated Louisville 4 to 3. Miller drove in the deciding run and Sparks the rally, with cross and Burns keying Dayton offense in an error-filled late inning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Louisville
Commercial Tribune
Dusty Miller
Burns
Louisv. de Se Oe Ab.h.co.a.e
Vans
Don'ly
Lagy
Goch
Wilmot
Smith, Oy
M'Farl
Meyers
Grim
Buen
Jacobs
Miller
Smith
Zalusky
Cross
Meekin
Wicker
Evans
Wrateee
Meeckin
Lath
Local amateur to try out with Reds in trade aftermath
Milford shortstop Whitey Morse receives a Reds trial after manager McPhee heard of his strong amateur season. The piece recalls how Amos Rusie was exchanged for Matthewson, noting Rusie’s emergence and ongoing trade talk.
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Frank
Whitey
Morse
Milford
Reds
McPhee
Richmond
Ind
Amrocks
Commercial Tribune
Mannore McPhee
Ball Park
Norwood
Lindsley
New York
Amos Russe
Christopher Matthewson
Matthewson
Cincinnati
Amos Rusie
Freedman
Norfolk
Brush
Young
Amos Rusi
Mr. Brush
Rusie
Donlin Breaks With St Louis Club Over Prisoner Brother
The St Louis team faced a scandal as Mike Donlin left to play with Baltimore amid stories about his brother, jailed for highway robbery, and a botched pardon plan. Robison funded efforts to secure his release, but plans collapsed when Donlin or his associates failed to attend a board meeting, prompting the club to cancel the contract and distance from the player.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Denlin
St. Louis
Baltimore
Heilbronner
Donlin
Robison
Illinois
Superbas Beat Bellevue Blues at Norwood Inn Park
The Superbas defeated the Bellevue Blues at Norwood Inn Park in a game highlighted by Preitenstein’s pitching and Prout’s homer. Harley’s baserunning stood out while Gilligan left due to illness in the seventh. Breitenstein earned the win with strong work on the mound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superbas
Bellevue Blues
Norwood Inn Park
Preitenstein
Wée Wee Prout
Harley
Hunche
Blues
Gilligan
McGinnis
H.O.A
O.A
O'Leary
Casey
Falone
Cross
Zurlage
Crane
Lintz
Lloyd
Denton
Gilligan, c
Heileman
Briar, R
Macke
Silver
R&l
Hornb
G’r
Breiten
Prout
Bretenstein
Hornberger
Frout
Bompire
Covington
Chesters
West End boxing match leaves crowd angry after double cross
Fifty or more West End sports men believed they were double crossed in a prize bout between Tommy Wilson and Walter Jones. Wilson fell to the floor after a tap and did not rise before the count of ten. The crowd dispersed as police were summoned and both fighters fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
Tommy Wilson
Walter Jones
Wilson
Ilson
Ludlow Anchors Disappointed by No Show of Hornets
The Ludlow Anchors scolded Billings after a rash moment as Cincinnati Hornets failed to appear. Ludlow Juniors beat Bromley Stars 26 to 14 in Bromley on Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billings
Ludlow
Hornets
Cincinnati
Bromley Stars
Bromley
Lookout Manager wagers on neutral game against Indians
Billy Dilg of the Lookout baseball team challenged Manager Baker after a loss at Lawrenceburg Indiana. He offered a 25 to 100 dollar side bet and pledged to post a forfeit with the Commercial Tribune sports editor for a game at League Park on a Sunday within three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Dilg
Lookout Baseball
Commercial Tribune
Lawrenceburg
Ind
Lookouts
Baker
The
League Park
Milford Team Led by Gatch Faces Weekend Season
Manager Wallace Gatch of Milford defies odds with a “never-say-die” approach as the club seeks a top division finish. The Saturday Afternoon League opens with Milford’s upset potential, College Hill struggles, and a shakeup in Gyms management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Gatch
Milford
Gatch
Commercial Tribune
College Hill
Pierson
Grand Rapids Players Leave as Dundon Trade Moves Forward
M Graw executives and most of the Grand Rapids club depart Marion after failed arbitration with the National Board. Dundon sails to Cleveland while Barber and Hart join Baltimore. Meyer hints the franchise could return to Grand Rapids under new management.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Meyer
Western Association
Ellis
National Arbitration Board
Dundon
Kansas City
Marion
Knoll
Cethfuss
Lezotte
Deleanty
Hannivan
Streit
Ames
Fox
Irwin
Rhines
Barber
Hart
Baltimore
Cleveland
Jocat
Dunn Wins First-Round Decision in Pittsburgh Bout
Special Despatch reports Jimmy Dunn of G Newcastle and Mike Lovelle of Pittsburg met in a twenty round match near the Pennsylvania state line at 3 o clock this morning. Dunn secured the decision in the first round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Youngstown
Jimmy Dunn
G. Newcastle
Mike Lovelle
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Dunn
Richmond and Cincinnati Shamrocks End Game At One All
Richmond and Cincinnati Shamrocks played to a 1 1 draw in a June 2 clash at Richmond. The teams produced a balanced contest with equal scoring chances and a final stalemate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Richmond
Ind
Cincinnati Shamrocks
Grand Rapids Team Forfeits Baseball Game at Marion
The Grand Rapids team failed to depart on time due to Deacon Ellis delaying payment, causing the game in Marion to be forfeited 9 to 0 in favor of Marion. About 300 spectators watched as Marion fielded two teams in a fast exhibition. Wheeling, West Virginia figures H C Richards and W N Irwin arrived to discuss transferring the Grand Rapids franchise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Marion
Ind
Grand Rapids
Deacon Ellis
Meyer
Hornung
Marion Association
H.C. Richards
W. N. Irwin
Wheeling
W. Va
Outfielder Ketcham Claimed By Syracuse In Suspended Dispute
Outfielder Ketcham, signed by Kansas City a month ago, is claimed by Syracuse of the Eastern League. President Young has notified the club of a suspension, but Tebeau will continue to play him and will appeal to the Board of Arbitration. Owner Van Brunt rebuilt a grand stand after a fire, seating 3,000 in two days.
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Commercial Tribune
Kansas City
Ketcham
Tebeau
Syracuse
Young
Magnete
McGovern to fight Callahan in Philadelphia July Fourth
Promoter W. L. Crowley of the Nutmeg Athletic Club announces a twenty round bout between Terry McGovern of Philadelphia and Tim Callahan of Philadelphia in Hartford on July 4 at 124 pounds weigh in at ringside. They have met three times with Callahan winning by foul, a draw, and McGovern winning the latest decision in the fourteenth. The outdoor track venue will host the fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Hartford
Brooklyn Beats Canton in Dramatic Final Inning
Brooklyn defeated Canton 12 to 8 in a tense late rally. Hess or Heickard delivered the decisive blow with a drive to right field scoring Kennedy for the go ahead run, as Donovan Kennedy and Farrell to Flood combo worked the mound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Canton
Brooklyn
Suers
Ieckard
Sorpe
Kennedy
Gj R. HE
Ganton
Donavan
Farrell
Flannagan
Flood
Premier Stakes At Hawthorne Draws Big Interest
Chicago June 2 considerable interest at Hawthorne for the Prem Stakes the chief race on tomorrow's card one mile for three year olds valued at 1500 dollars announced starters include four American Derby hopefuls Garry Herrmann Silverdale Operator and Robert Waddell aboard by owners Captain S S Brown J W Schorr Hardy Durham and Mrs Bradley
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Chicago
Hawthorne
S. S. Brown
Garry Herrmann
J. W. Schorr
Silverdale
Hardy Durham
Mrs. ®. Bradley
Robert Waddell
Milwaukee Club Signings Shape Roster Moves
Milwaukee manager Duty informs President Johnson that catcher Maloney has been released to a States club, shrinking the Milwaukee roster to fifteen. Beloit College’s Adkins will not sign yet but has given Duffy first call on his services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Milwaukee
Wis
Johnson
Catcher Maloney
Lescee
Tuder Adkins
Beloit
College
Duffy
Field Meet Arranged Between Wabash and Logansport Clubs
WABASH Ind June 2 A field meet is scheduled for June 14 in Wabash between the Wabash Athletic Association and the Logansport Athletic Club. Both teams are practicing daily for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Wabash
Ind
Wabash Athletic Association
Logansport Athletic Club
Saxon Wins French Derby at Chantilly
The Prix du Jockey Club in Paris was run at Chantilly for three year olds over one and a half miles. Saxon won the race, with Jean Bartil second and Tibere third among thirteen runners. The favorite’s victory was very popular.
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Paris
Chantilly
Saxon
Jean Bartil
Tibere
Turf Congress claims lead in western turf scene
May Overton at the St Nicholas declares the Turf Congress the leading turf group in the West. He cites support from horsemen and racegoing public, hints tracks in the South and West may rejoin next fall, and mentions a Nashville track ready for winter use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turf Congress
May Overton
St. Nicholas
Overton
Nashville
Frank Fowler
Newport
St. Louis
Commando
Terminus
Newport Entries First Race Purse and Mixed Entries
Entries list for Newport races across six events with weights, horse names, and odds from the first through sixth races including purses and selling classifications. Runners include Roberta Lee Darrell Nancy Dobyns Ida Penzance Concha Belle Nutter Socapa Nelse Morris Hayseeds Baronet Clifford Jr Hazelmoor Guerdon Colonel Strathy Stamp Talvert and others with weights from 90 to 112 pounds.
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Roberta¢Lee
Darrell
Nancy Dobyns
Ida Penzance
Concha
Belle Nutter
Socapa
Nelse Morris
Hayseeds
Baronet
Clifford, Jr
Hazelmoor
Guerdon
Colonel Strathy
Stamp
Talvert
Icon
Ibs
Frances Rees
Lily Pantlarnd
Erema
Kid Hampton
Northumbria
Gwynne
Allaire
Dr. Tarr
Profit
Faith Ward
Bollaire
Times
Star
Prince Esher
Billy Masoni
Rice
Dr. Lovejoy
Mary Greenway
Hattie Davis
Dr. Worth
Tom Crabb
Paul Bart
Vaniata
Ben Hullum
Bud Embry
Ingo
Patchwork
Rose Bird
Crescent Queen
Brown Vail
Polly Bixby
Nekarnis
George
Marion Lynch
Sundown N
Leetka
Sylvan Dell
Strathbroeck
Flap
Forbush
Relucent
Alice Scorpion
Arrogant
Irish Boy
Antithesis
Old Phil
Zenaide
Juniper
Exmoor
St. Sidney
Fairyday
Ruth Parks
Pine Chip
Amoroso
Young Henry
Baffled
Sauce Boat
Zellmore
Pretty Rosie
McCleary
al Cas
Newport Selections Trigger Curious Team Pairings
The list presents a series of mixed pairings or selections including Ida Penzance and Nancy Dobyns alongside Frances Rees with Erema and Billy Mason, plus Ingo with Hattie Davis and Nekarnis with Leetka at Forbush. Other groupings name Aliee Scorpion with Irish Boy and Amoross, Qwaver with Baffled Bonaparte.
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Newport
Ida Penzance
Socapa
Nancy Dobyns
Frances Rees
Erema
Billy Mason
Ingo
Ben Hullum
Hattie Davis
Nekarnis
Leetka—Forbush
Aliee Scorpion
Boy—Amoross
Qwaver
Baffled Bonaparte
Thoroughbred Entries From Gravesend and St Louis Newspapers
Listings cover races at Gravesend and St Louis with horse names, weights, and race types. Featured are hurdle handicap, two year olds, matden three year olds, and selling events, including names like Monroe Doctrine King Bar leycorn and Gold Spinner along with weights 156 to 87 pounds and distances from a mile to three quarters of a mile.
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Monroe Doctrine
King Barleycorn
Roxbury
Bono
Desperado
Bermuda
Bellamy
Bon Jour
Islinga
Cephalalgia
Wandering Minstrel
Friar Tabor
James Fitz
Miss Hastings
Rossignol
Neither One
Wild Oats
Postillion
Illuminate
Carrier Pigeon
Rightaway
Dactyl
Fithies
Hengist
the Blue Coat
Arden
Satire
Your Grace
Isaac Hopper
Belvino
Nones
Egotism
Dr. Preston
Cespedes
Arm
Sailor King
Godfrey
Tinge
Bounteous
Ante Upp
Connie
Kid
Manchuria
Bold Knight
Glen Nellie
Candling
Dr. Riddle
Drogheda
Oliver Me
His Royal Highness
Yorkshire Boy
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Bequeath
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