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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1908
Page
7
Washington defeated Philadelphia 7 to 2 as Dygert and Vickers shut down the offense. Washington tallied early with hits off Dygert and later against Vickers, while Philadelphia failed to capitalize with runners on base.
St. Louis game with St. Louis University and Chicago scheduled for June 2 was postponed due to rain.
Boston wins both games of today's doubleheader with a 7 to 0 victory as New York struggles against Morgan. Errors by Niles Ball and Keeler in the ninth cost New York four runs in the second game, giving Boston the win.
American Association summary: Kansas City defeated Milwaukee 9 to 1 as visitors mixed hits with errors. First baseman Brown injured sliding to a base in the eighth and likely out for days. Sacrifice hits by Beckley Neighbors Egan. Dougherty doubled. Curtis gave six walks, Beville allowed one. Umpire Hayes. Time 1:50.
Louisville stays unbeaten as Jimmy Durhan holds Columbus to five hits while Rogers suffers control issues. Durhan fans two, Rogers walks three and allows five hits in seven innings before Louisville completes the 4 to 0 win with late baserunners and defensive plays.
Toledo defeats Indianapolis 3 to 1 as Eubanks and Nagie perform on the mound for Toledo. Seitz allows 3 runs in 7 innings while Eu banks, Seitz, and Nagie record strikeouts. Lister, Bush, and Elwert provide key hits for the winners.
Minneapolis edges St Paul 2-1 as Fiene is unavailable for St Paul and Wet receives three base hits. Teal sustains hits on the mound and Davis records key RBIs with two-base and sacrifice hits. St Paul makes several defensive plays including a double play and multiple runners left on base. Time 1: umpire Kerin.
Lowell Mass June 2 Barney Oldfield quits racing after a Sunday night crash and takes a job as a chauffeur for banker H W Whipple. He says he has canceled all racing plans and will not race again, noting Whipple's only car can reach over thirty miles an hour.
London reports a crowded field in the Epsom Derby with at least ten horses seen as equally capable. King Edward’s Perrier draws interest while Americans Norman III Seasick II Llangwm Mountain Apple and Azote excite bets. Attendance could approach a half million as riders Maher Lyne and others seek Derby glory.
Cincinnati sports notes detail promotions at Wiedemann Park offering shirts to a player who hits the first home run on the Wiedemann field starting June 7. The Linwoods, Royals, and All-Professionals are set for Sundays, with matchups against Cleves and the Champion Royals. The Riedlins win their third straight as Covington Blues seek new series, and teams like Kentucky Colonels and All-Kentuckians are listed for upcoming games and tryouts.
South Bend blanked Dayton 4 to 0 with Yingling on the mound in a Central League game. Kennedy and Kiefer combined with Moore and Tieman to hold Dayton scoreless as South Bend bats supported the win.
Zanesville overcame a shaky Terre Haute defense as Terre Haute managed only two hits while Zanesville had nineteen errors. Final score shows Terre Haute 3 Zanesville 9 with runs by both sides and a battery combination of Schaefer Williams Walker Schriver.
Evansville beat Wheeling 4 to 3 after tying in the eighth and ninth with Ferrias hit. Abbott doubled Crowder sacrificed and Norman singled in the eleventh to win for Evansville as Wheeling fell short.
Gill stole home with two outs in the tenth to lift Grand Rapids over Ft Wayne 5 to 4. The game featured Sterzer Hagerman Hansen Muldowney and Clark in the batteries.
Avenue led 24 to 5 over Vine and Clifton in a Traction League game. Reis enberger allowed 7 runs while O Connor collected 14 strikeouts for Vine Clifton. Boland and Reisenberger also contributed offense with multiple hits.
Jack McGuigan of Philadelphia telegraphed the Milwaukee Boxing Club that he accepts the offer to referee the Papky Ketchel bout set for Thursday evening in Milwaukee.
Royal Tourist the 1 to 2 favorite easily wins the Preakness Stakes for three-year-olds at Gravesend under Jockey E Dugan. Live Wire takes second, Robert Cooper third as the field completes the afternoon races and other stakes races unfold with Bayonet winning the Deerfoot Steeplechase.
Baton Rouge June 2 No vote was taken today on the antirace-track gambling bill by the joint Judiciary Committees. They sat an hour before adjourning subject to the Chairman's call. Supporters argue betting on horse races is not gambling under the code. House support for abolition may exceed opposition, while the Senate appears evenly divided.
After strong performances by intercollegiate athletes in Philadelphia, college men predict the Olympic team bound for London next month will include more collegians than ever. Experts expect New York Athletic Club and Irish American A C members to be represented, but they must excel at the tryouts in Philadelphia to win many events.
Oakland California June 2 Tommy Angin won today's event. Clear weather and fast fraternity field. First race six furlongs Husky 111 lbs won by a nose over Boas and Bannock. Second race four and one half furlongs Belle of Brass led Mabel Fountain and Novgorod. Third race one and one quarter miles Netting led Guardi and Fair Fagot. Fourth race one mile and 20 yards Tommy Ahearn won over Bye Bye It and College Widow. Fifth race one mile and 70 yards Maxtress won over Cobleskill and Miss May Bowdish. Sixth race one mile Sultan won with other horses listed.
Real estate news notes Provident Savings Bank and Trust Company plan a new building at Seventh and Vine streets with an estimated cost near $500000. Contractors submitted bids varying up to $10000 for mill work, a single bid unusually low. A local firm may win the contract after minor changes. Planned improvements include sanitary work at several schools and a detached boiler house. Leasing and sales by local brokers are also reported amid a flurry of property activity in the area.
Transfers include ariding a seergeen et al to John Rons and Amelia D Theile executors to Emma C Laws. numerous lot sales and leases in Goodin’s sub Industry Norwood Clifton Plainville and Riverside. Several parcels and leases convey to W F Bitzroth Margaretha Mueller and others with 1 to 5 year terms and varied lot numbers across multiple townships.
The Supreme Court affirmed the Delaware County Circuit Court ruling in Delaware Gas Company vs Elizabeth Williams. Williams was awarded $900 on a $5,000 damages claim, with the prior $600 lower appeal upheld.
A list of properties on Herron Avenue Ferris Avenue Scioto Street Bouton Avenue Russell and other streets shows several two story frame houses and one story brick and concrete stable. Owners include Viola Scott A Betting W H Thet and George F Tople among others with alterations noted at 8624 Borden Street.
Militiamen from Companies A and I of the Ohio National Guard under Major Charles Becht departed last night at 9 o clock on the steamer Courier to Higginsport to do duty in the tobacco-growing district Adjutant General A B Critchfield was in Cincinnati yesterday and left for Ripley O.
Darktown Brigade performs at Coney and Kemp's Wild West at Lagoon while Chester hosts a free vaudeville bill headlined by Francelias and a 350 pound catapult finale. The program also features the four Dancing Harrises, George Van the minstrel, Marvelo the contortionist, and a novel two man band in the Rathskeller. Flea Circus remains a crowd favorite with the usual immense patronage and a proposed Darktown comedy addition promising strong attendance at the river park race track.
The Lagoon offers a leading attraction with Cora Fielden the Queen of Lady Broncho Riders thrilling audiences in bucking bronco displays. Miss Cody performs daring shooting feats while atop her head. Indians attack a stage coach and are defeated by cowboys as the Indian village and war dances attract crowds. Also featured are a pony track, boating, carousel and other popular attractions drawing continual public interest.
One of the season’s largest events was hosted by the Mansion Club Walnut Hills at Coney Island yesterday evening. Seventy five couples attended the Queen trip at 8 o’clock danced in the flagship ballroom then enjoyed a dinner and park attractions before returning. A tight fifteen minute trolley schedule links Carre street to Coney to aid quick city connections.
Photographic views from around the world accompany the moving pictures at the Lyric Theater. Audiences respond with appreciative applause to the entertaining illustrated travel segment hosted by Lyman Howe.
Rehearsals for the burlesque The Darktown Fire Brigade Fighting the Flames were held at Coney Island yesterday. The two week engagement begins Sunday afternoon at the river park with Billy Kersands starring as the Fire Marshal. The act features humorous props and a miniature city in flames.
John E. Bruce, College Hill mayor and attorney, invites all College Hill School children to a Friday visit to the Zoological Garden. He will personally pay for the outing and promises a day of ponies, pictures, animals, popcorn and music, inviting other communities to match his pupils. The note ends with a playful boast about local children’s excellence.
Amused readers learn about Bimbaugh the aeronaut claimed to have broken US long distance records Chicago to South Dakota in eleven hours. Weber's Band scheduled for a ragtime concert at the Zoo with Strauss Herbert Suppe Kling pieces. A piccolo duet Two Little Bullfinches by Kling to feature Chevre and H Bellstedt. Leoncavallo Pagliacci prologue and other selections in second part. Grand manager Rainforth and Mrs Rainforth depart for Bayville Long Island for summer stay.
James T. Sheckard, Chicago National League outfielder, suffered serious injuries when a bottle of ammonia exploded before his face. His left eye may be permanently blinded. He had not played recently due to a ankle injury.
Readable lines show team scores and totals from the Oriental alleys tournament. Names such as Schaefer Rainey and others appear with per-game totals and final tallies.
The final entries for the Dieppe Grand Prix to be run July 6 were released. Forty-nine machines will race, including thirty-four French, six Italian, six English, two German, and one American driver Montague Thomas. The triangular 77 km course is covered ten times for a total of about 769 km.
The program lists six races with weight assignments and entrants. Notable runners include Halifax Glenham Beardall Green Hill Black Sheep Canville Frank Lord Helen Shea Queen Marguerite Frizette Simple Honours in the first race and Thistledale Grandpa Delcanta Banner Nevin in the steeplechase handicap. The Manhanset Stakes features Blackford The Robin Ark Xebec and Intervene. The remaining handicaps show Caring Rifleman Mark Antony N Dandelion Rubrick Earl G Ellixdale Sugar Pine Moonshine and other prospects.
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