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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1907
Page
3
Schlei's wild throw and Rigler's decision cost the Reds as the Cardinals cruise to a lopsided victory. Beebe pitched well in relief while Ewing and Ison led the hitting effort, but the doubleheader is postponed.
Results show J Louis beat Cincinnati 1 0 and Chicago defeated Pittsburgh. National League and American League standings list teams with wins and losses, including New York 28 11 and Cleveland 26 15, Philadelphia 21 15, Detroit 21 15, and Pittsburgh 19 16. American Assn Central and other leagues display win totals, losses, and percentages like Minneapolis 22 15 655 and Evansville 18 11 621.
Reds suffer a 1 to 0 defeat to the Cardinals at League Park as Beebe and Ewing duel in a rain softened day. Schlei's error and a bold steal attempt spark the decisive ninth inning run, with Ewing working expertly despite nine Reds hits.
In a tense game the Reds clash with the Cardinals, Beebe and Holly stage key plays, and Kelley scores late. The Reds rally in the ninth with Lobert and Mitchell contributing, but Schlei ends the game with a fly to Kelley as Davis strikes out. Multiple players reach base, but defense and timely hits shape the outcome.
In the ninth inning Beebe faced discipline after Beebe objected to Rigler’s ball substitution. The Cardinals bench played a role as the bat boy had moved bats before Bennett ordered them out. The crowd watched Beebe’s temper flare as new balls were used and old balls fouled out.
Manager Bancroft scheduled a double-header this afternoon after grounds limited yesterday. Weimer and Mason will pitch for the Reds with Brown and Karger for the Cardinals. The teams also meet again tomorrow.
Amid extreme weather a crowd of 8000 backed the Reds throughout the game. Fans showed strong support, cheering until Kelley stopped Schlei’s high foul in the ninth, proving the crowd’s loyalty.
Pitcher Beebe delivered a strong game pitching and batting. He ranks among the league’s top batting pitchers, standing high in the percentage column.
Beebe had perfect control yesterday with no walks issued despite the cold damp conditions. Ewing was near perfect, yielding only one base on balls as both pitchers showcased strong command.
In three innings yesterday the Reds loaded the bases with the first batter reaching first base but none advanced past second. St. Louis had this chance only once.
Chicago rallied to defeat Pittsburg 4 to 3 in the seventh as three singles a base on balls and Nealon’s wide throw sparked the rally. Catcher Smith was injured by a line drive and Lundgren left with an ankle injury after a Nealon hit.
In Chicago on June 2 Detroit beat the Cubs 4 to 3 to close the home series. Smith struggled with one bad inning while Eubanks was touched in the seventh. Key defensive plays included a double play Cobb to Schaefer and a standout catch by Jones. Detroit accumulated six hits off Eubanks and Mullin, with Cobb and Schafer contributing aboard, as Chicago left ten runners on base.
St. Louis beat Cleveland 4 to 1 as Cleveland sofetly misfired against pitcher Howell. St. Louis struck early behind Bernard and solid defense while Niles exited with a dislocated shoulder in the first inning.
St Louis defeats Cleveland 1 to 0 in a pitching duel. Key plays include Flick and Lajoie contributing two-base hits for Cleveland while Hemphill and Stephens stole bases for St Louis. Bernhard and Howell held the offenses with 1:48 game time and O Loughlin umpiring.
Milwaukee defeated St Paul 5 to 3 as Milwaukee bunched hits off Farris and Criss. The visitors scored two runs in the fourth, but Milwaukee held on for the win. Key players included Geier Roth Kohler and McCormick for Milwaukee and Dougherty Erwin and Hartsell for St Paul.
Indianapolis defeated Louisville 6 to 3 in a rainless game. Puttman allowed nine hits while Krug and Stanley drew praise for sharp catches. Stovall Williams Quinlan Siegle Carr and Woodruff provided Louisville with late chances, but Indianapolis pulled away with timely hits and a home run by Krug.
Kansas City defeats Minneapolis 4 to 2 in a well played game. Key players include Kerwin Lindsay Hill for Kansas City and Heisman Krueger Leahy Swann for Minneapolis. Swann earned the win with 1 run allowed and Thomas faced 7 batters in relief.
Toledo outclassed Columbus in every department with a 5 to 1 victory on June 2 in Toledo. Columbus squandered scoring chances due to base running and hitting woes as Eels earned the win over Upp.
Terre Haute won today's game from Evansville by hitting freely in the first inning and scoring three runs. Evansville stranded the bases loaded in the ninth. Batteries Miner and Freese for Terre Haute and Pearson and Dunn for Evansville.
The Miamis of Miamiville defeated Goshen 7 to 0 behind sharp defense and constant pressure. R Eveland drove in runs with two-base hit while Philhour fanned seven as Goshen was kept scoreless throughout the game.
The Ravens beat Blue Grass 9 to 4. Highlights include two-base hits by Houlihan and Treps, a Treps three-base hit, Ravens stealing seven bases, and Welte striking out nine for Blue Grass. Time 1:50. Umpire Poole.
In Hamilton Ohio on June 2 Krebs defeated Rushville 2 to 1 in a pitchers battle. McDonald bested his opponent as Krebs edged Rushville with timely hitting and solid defense in a closely fought game.
Donald 5, Deering 5. McDonald 6. By Deering hit by pitch McDonald 1. Diek stole second base. Double play Steirs to Coleman. Krebs 8 Rushville 8. Time 1 40. Umpire McGinnis.
Saturday and Sunday rain halted most amateur games in the Cincinnati area. Krebs-Rushville edged Milder’s team 2 to 1. Cleveland area teams like Glenmore seek out-of-town dates. Manager Gerhardt signs Strottbeck and Adams to fortify Middletown for the IKO League season opening June 16.
The New York Giants dominate the Tristate League with a high scoring pace from few hits while veterans like Cy Young Bowerman and Corcoran shine. McGraw’s squad plays the fox ball style that won the 1905 world title as stars including Gleason, Wallace, and Gleason flash nimble defense and timely hits.
President Ebbets blames umpire Klein for at least two Brooklyns defeats while Hank O Day stirs crowds with his praise. Elmer Bates critiques Congalton as overweight yet capable in the minors. St Paul outscores Louisville in a blowout with Kenna Bunton Elliott pitching. Cubs and Giants maintain leads as Pirates fade. Buck Freeman boosts Minneapolis from last place. Bresnahan jokes about shin pads and Red Cross medals for catchers.
Vienna June 2 Count Wenkhem's Styrian won the Austrian Derby valued at $25 000 from Count Henckel's Come in Time Langolo tied with Hieronymous for third after a dead heat. The distance was one and a half miles.
In Seattle the Tigers face the Smwashes as Drennan in his first game for the Tigers hits for a single and reaches third on errors. Shea bunts and steals second while Clynes draws a walk to load the bases. DelleX singles to center and Drennan slides home on a bang bang put out but is ruled out at the plate.
Contests across England command attention this week with the English Derby on Wednesday, the Olympia International Horse Show starting Friday, and the Manchester lawn tennis event featuring Miss May Sutton. Favorites include Slieve Gallion and Orby with noted American jockey Johnny Reiff aboard, while Hetherby, Bezonjan, and Woolwinder attract interest. Balloon distance race follows weather near Pittsfield with three airships set to compete from Aero Park.
President O'Brien of the American Association suspended Louisville players Peitz and Kenna pending an investigation into their conduct in a game at Louisville. It is claimed they incited a riot against umpire Sullivan during the June 2 contest.
The Cincinnati furniture men closed their spring tournament at Enterprise alleys with eight five man teams under Henry Backer. Prizes were awarded. top average went to Hoe 1,556 and top score to Henry Meyer 243. Scores follow.
Reports from Memphis indicate The Rake, once with J. O. & Hamilton Keene, is back in the public eye amid sale rumors and suspected ringer activity. Charley Devine says the horse is with gypsies after Lawson was denied starting privileges at Hot Springs. Some believe the animal will race on the South's quarter circuits, though experts note the cataract-marked original differs from the gypsy horse. Montgomery Park is largely deserted as trainers relocate or retire, with several noted stables shuttered or moved.
The Prix du Jockey Club at Chantilly covered one and a half miles and produced an upset as Mordant owned by Maurice Ephruser, with 26 to 1 odds, won by three-quarters of a length. Edmond Vel Picard’s Binion finished second and Raymond De Mondel’s Bravo was third after fourteen starters.
Clarence English of Omaha knocked out Kid Farmer of Chicago in the eighth round of a scheduled 20 round bout held on a Missouri River island. Officials could not molest the participants from Omaha or Council Bluffs.
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