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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1900
Page
5
Geier and Rosie May figure in Allen's proposition to Ewing as part of a political bargaining unfold. Smith negotiates terms amid shifting alliances and potential outcomes for local governance.
Yesterday results show New York 7 Cincinnati 4 and St. Louis 6 Chicago 3 while Brooklyn and Pittsburgh games were incomplete. Crawford and Barrett misfielded, hindering a shutout attempt.
Cincinnati makes its season debut at the Polo Grounds but misplays infield and batting cost Pitcher Hahn. New York builds early leads, later adding insurance while Hawley cruises. final score shows the Reds misfielding and poor defense, allowing seven New York runs through seven.
In New York on June 4 Cincinnati discussions with New York executives centered on sending Elmer Smith to the Mets in exchange for players possibly including Geier or Rosie Geier. Allen opposes outright release preferring a loan to return next fall, while Ewing favors release or Barrett. The deal hinges on Freedman’s sanction and is expected to finalize after his review. Hawley fumed as Cincinnati’s lineup faltered in the eighth.
In the fourth race for three year olds and up over one mile Philippine won by clear margin with Unsightly second. Florizar tired. Foneda blocked at the finish. In the fifth race for two year olds over six furlongs Drogheda led to win, Mayor placed second amid a stretch collision leaving Glen Bow third. Post times noted. betting details included.
The game featured strong pitching and fielding errors as the Reds failed to hit Hawley and Davis sat out with a groin injury. Bowerman impressed at short while Steinfeldt recovered after a collision. Doyle's second inning double and Selbach's popularity highlight a mixed day, with Bowerman and Peitz noting throwing struggles.
The Cincinnati Club has not discussed paying for new Reds uniforms though players push for the club to buy them. Treasurer Skge cites the club’s fair treatment and prior aid to ill players. The pavilion rebuild contract went to Langhorst, with completion aimed before June 28 to allow the Boston team to open here. Groundkeeper Schwab promises the old diamond will be ready in two weeks with bleachers extended along the right-field fence as in years past. The question of a permanent stand and insurance loss remains undecided.
The piece notes Cincinnati and St Louis club plans, McGraw's possible moves, and Pittsburghs rising pennant expectations with O'Brien Leach Gonzalez Davis Ely and Tebeau McGraw in focus. It mentions salary and venue shifts, clubhouse arrangements, and rival league talk, plus critiques of Emslie and the Pirates defense and batting.
Boston outplayed St. Louis with a strong third inning. McGraw drew three bases on balls and collected two sharp hits in five trips. Donlin Tenney Freeman Lowe and others contributed as Boston posted five runs to beat St. Louis 5 to 1 in two hours and twenty five minutes.
Chicago defeats Brooklyn 7 to 4 as Griffith limits the visitors after relief by Kennedy. Jones belts a first of the season homer for Chicago while Brooklyn strands runners late. Grants: Dashed sequences show errors and two runs in the early innings, with steady defense and timely hitting sealing the win.
Dick Cooley drove in the winning run with a two base hit in the tenth after blocking a throw by McFarland to reach second. Wagner had advanced to second on the play, setting up Cooley for the decisive hit in a 4 1 Philadelphia triumph over Pittsburg.
In South Chicago Buffalo outlasted Chicago 3 2 in a 15 inning game after a 12 inning earlier tie. Amole pitched well for Buffalo allowing seven walks while Katoll fanned five for Chicago. Key hits included Halligan and Gettman doubles and a late Buffalo run in the 15th.
In Minneapolis on June 4, the Millers rallied with three ninth inning runs to beat Detroit four games to none. Detroit led after five, but timely hitting in the ninth produced the deciding margin as Minneapolis overcame the visitors.
McAllister Stallings Harley and Elberfeld stole bases as McAllister added a sacrifice hit. Umpire Sheridan oversaw a two hour game with an attendance of 1 000 fans.
Milwaukee wins 2-1 over Cleveland in the twelfth as Smith hits a deep center triple and Dowling follows with a run scoring single with two out. Fultz and Crisman highlight defense. Smith earns three-base hit, Sullivan and Pickering contribute two-base shots.
Kansas City 9 Indianapolis 6 in a June 4 game where Eli Cates hit a first season homer over the fence. Watkins’ hitters produced a powerful showing while Kellum and Madison endured tough outings with only one safety apiece. Attendance 1,000.
Milwaukee manager Mack bought Tommy Dowd from Chicago for 800 dollars. Dowd will start in left field with Anderson at first base and Fultz at second. Reitz, in California, will not return to Milwaukee and will play on the coast, prompting a suspension notice. Wheeler is released to Syracuse and Flaherty has not yet reported.
Beloit College defeats the University of Minnesota 6 to 5 in Beloit Wisconsin. Scoring and pitching details accompany the report from June 4 with national college baseball results and several other regional games noted including Cornell at Chicago and Purdue over DePauw.
Conneaut will not permit Sunday baseball as announced by Mayor Stanley. Dunkirk and Conneaut had been set to play next Sunday at Conneaut, but the date has been changed.
Kneck and J Glardon as requested contact Spin neys tonight. The Colts want a game scheduled for Sunday June 10 with preferred venues in Aurora Lawrenceburg or Columbia.
A lively event drew spectators to the Cincinnati Gun Club grounds showcasing skillful marksmanship and competitive shooting. Participants from local clubs tested accuracy in several discreet events and trophies were awarded to top shooters.
The report notes a subdued bowling night at the Oriental Tournament with teams showing restraint and missing several chances for high scores. Scores listed below reflect the low effort and frequent missed opportunities.
Barney Furey the local lightweight meets Joe Gans in a fifteen round contest at the People's Athletic Club on June 15. The match pits two notable fighters with strong local and national profiles in a high stakes bout.
Philippine son of Sir Dixon and Phaira owned by Clay Bros. won the mile handicap at Newport, beating Unsightly and Florizar with Foneda close behind. The race saw heavy betting shifts, a 1:41 time, and lively jockey action by Kitley on Trebor and praise for Philippine from Johnny Fay.
The page lists matchups and players including Tolstoi versus Mizzouri Savilla versus Dr Ayers and Gracie R against Bonnie Lissak with other names such as Nina B and Little Veronica and Marguerite Hageman for Greatland and Flop.
A ring of Cincinnati poolroom workers attempted to steal Newbert race results by wiring a long distance telephone from a barn on the hillside overlooking the back stretch. A lookout with a field glass relayed race numbers to the operator. Western Union and police intervened, leaving the device under surveillance. Trainer Woodford Clay will ship Philippine to Sheepshead Bay after a strong three year old campaign, including a recent win over Unsightly and Florizar.
Chicago June 4 mock raid at Hawthorne disrupts track activity as six dummies are arrested then released on bonds. Garry Herrmann dominates the Juvenile Stakes for two year olds, covering five furlongs in 1 02.44 on a slow track, with Silverdale Sortie and The Conqueror close behind.
ST LOUIS June 4 Algol once rated the best handicap horse in the country ran his last race today in a cheap seven furlong condition race for a $400 purse. He was ridden by Necker who jumped on him and severed a tendon. The owners Darden and Byrn had hoped to use the race to prepare for the Brighton Beach Handicap.
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