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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1907
Page
3
Local baseball chatter links Mason to Gem City management as Northside shortstop draws interest from Dayton. The column surveys American League and Central League standings with team records and positions, noting ongoing trade gossip and market values.
The Baltimore Club refuses to share purchase funds for Del Mason, who also claims two weeks' pay from his old contract with the Brooklyn Club. Mason discussed the matter with President Herrmann and may escalating to the National Commission. Meanwhile Cincinnati Reds face pitching shortages as Hanlon searches for a new starter. A rainout disrupts a transferred game, with possible replay arrangements at League Park on June 30.
Secretary Elmer Redell of Day ton Central League Club actively seeks third baseman Joe Gehle from the Northsides to bolster the lineup. Gehle, already offered pro contracts, prefers business in Dayton over playing ball, limiting the deal. Redell may raise the salary to persuade him, while Northside risks losing its key player.
The commission reviews Player A C Ross's claim to free agency after asserting a release from Johnstown and negotiations with Seattle in the Northwestern League. He says he played with Seattle until May 5 and was restrained by the National Association secretary to report to Los Angeles, with a later sale to Portland unknown to him. He asserts he signed with Seattle, prefers remaining there, and will not return to the Coast League. The case notes a release from Atherton and ongoing investigation.
The National Commission rejects a player’s application under a Pacific Coast League contract rule tied to an April 18 1906 deadline. The measure, likely in response to the San Francisco earthquake, directs the player to return under league authority. Brooklyn protests a Memorial Day Boston game over an alleged infield fly call.
Teams in the major leagues that have yet to beat an opponent from New York Boston Philadelphia and Washington in the American League and Pittsburgh and Cincinnati in the National League. If the Cubs can play only eight of their thirty nine games away and lose only nine of them the arithmetic question comes home can any team hustle enough to beat them.
The text notes Hans Wagner as a strong base runner despite his size. It lists other big men who excelled on the bases including Devlin Chance Anderson and Isbell. It adds Bill Lange and Harry Stovey as examples of excellent base runners from their eras.
Indianapolis wins 3 1 as bunched errors by Williams and aggressive base running spark a quick first inning. Coulter drives in a run with a double in the ninth for Kansas City, which adds only one tally. Slagle and Case spin a 1 45 game with six Indianapolis runners left on base and seven for Kansas City.
Milwaukee batted hard in early innings and built a lead to defeat Louisville 7 to 1. Curtis and Wright pitched for Louisville and Milwaukee respectively, with notable hits by Cooley Robinson and Geler and several players reaching base across the line score.
Rain forced the postponement of the Toledo versus Minneapolis game, postponing the scheduled matchup and delaying any on field play.
Major Delmar, 1.59%, and George C., 2.05%, arrived with full luxury car travel from Cleveland to Island Park track in charge of former trainer Alta P. McDonald. William Bradley bought Major Delmar for 12000 and George C. for 10500, prompting McDonald to resume training amid health concerns. No races scheduled yet against Sweet Marie, but both horses will be prepared for the coming season. Marie trains at the AIe track under trainer Andrews.
An all night rain in Columbus soaked the grounds and postponed the scheduled game between Columbus and St Paul, delaying play in Ohio. Weather halted activities at Columbus on June 4.
Automobiling notes dust nuisance as a key good roads issue and cites Europe’s extensive dust abatement tests. It mentions England’s highway users league and possible U S discussion by American Automobile Association. Also reports New Jersey Governor Stokes veto of a four thousand five hundred dollar auto purchase for the motor vehicle department and possible use of motorcycles for inspectors.
The Chicago Record-Herald notes ministers who criticize modern sport for its spectacle. They compare it to a zoological garden with teams like cubs tigers wolverines badgers and gophers, and mention Buffalo and its Herd as a further example of the showy display.
The Reading team departs for Jackson Ohio to face the Cherokee Indians a strong road unit and bami concert. Newport Monarchs meet Bellevue Grays while Kentucky Colonels clash with Wiedemanns at Bellevue Park. Mt Washington Cubs freshmen win 16 to 3 as Linwood hosts high speed games with American Club coming to Schrimper's Park. The Homesteads fall 6 to 5 at Lexington and plan a rematch June 30.
Wet grounds prevented the game today in Chicago between Pittsburg and Chicago teams. Officials halted play due to field conditions as teams waited for better weather and safer field.
In Philadelphia on June 4 Chicago defeated the Phillies 10 to 6 as Chicago capitalized on fielding miscues and timely hitting. Key players included Hahn Hartsel Jones Isbell Oldring Quillin and Nichols helping secure the victory. Patterson White and Plank shared pitching duties with Patterson lasting five innings and White four.
Cleveland tops New York 4 to 3 as visitors prevail with timely hitting and misplays by locals. Stovall, Hinchman, Hoffman, Williams, and Rhodes noted for rising hits and key bases. Orth and Rhodes pitched, Sheridan umpired.
Washington Lit Powell shut down St. Louis for a 7 to 1 win. Perrine, An cerson and Jones made standout catches. Patten was effective. scoring notes list hits, errors, and fielding highlights along with line score and umpires.
Boston beats Detroit 7 to 5 as Detroit errors set up the decisive runs. Armbruster was ejected for criticizing umpire Evans from the bench. Key players include Collins Ferris and Cobb with multiple hits, while Mullin fanned seven as Tannehill and Oberlin shifted pitching duties.
Frontenac defeats a quality lineup including Phil Finch Old Honesty Colonel Jim Douglas and others in the six furlong handicap at Louisville with clear weather and a slow track. Multiple races list winners and times with notable horses such as Gremse Ovelando Orlandor Telescope and Dr Spruill among theNotable runners.
Heather Scott wins the featured race in a gallop while Byronerde edges Rotrou in a tight finish. Andrew B. Cook drives Titug II to victory in the fourth race as Nettie Hicks leads the field in six furlongs. Sugar Maid wins the Helene Handicap with Burning Bush and Lisaro close behind.
The Louisville card lists first to sixth races with selling and stake entries including Belle of Kent 91 lbs and Wing Ting 102 in the Frank Fehr Stakes, plus Belmont Park entries such as Slickaway 110 lbs in seven and a half furlongs and Coligny 180 lbs in the Grand National Handicap. Multiple horses across both venues show weights from 87 to 178 pounds and include notable names like Mortiboy 96 lbs and Detective-like entries in sprint and middle-distance events.
A Chicago jury ruled the city Police Department lacks jurisdiction over the Traverse poolship on Lake Michigan where horse race wagering occurred. The boat was docked weeks ago, reopened, and 63 crew were arrested on gambling charges. one defendant was acquitted. Owners said the ship would resume operations next Thursday.
Nashville 2 Shreveport 7. Atlanta 6 Little Rock 1. Montgomery 3 Memphis 10. A 5 New Orleans 4, eleven in nines.
In Wheeling on June 4 Terre Haute wins 3 to 1 over Wheeling after extra innings. A fielding error gave the visitors their first run and a tenth inning single followed by a fielding error and a two base hit sealed the win. Eastiey Spahr Smith Freese batteries.
London June 4. The Derby at Epsom attracts strong Irish and American involvement this year. Slieve Gallion is the leading Irish bred favorite, with Galvani a close second. Orby Bezonian and Woolwinder follow as top contenders. The field is smaller than last year, but a record American attendance is anticipated as backers favor Richard Croker’s Yale blue colors.
Fourteen yachts will start tomorrow from Gravesend Bay at 10 oclock for a 700 mile run to Bermuda. Fifteen boats were entered but the Andrew of the New York Yacht Club withdraws. The field includes six schooners five sloops and three yawls with ten clubs represented including Royal Bermuda and St Georges.
The Enterprise bowling tournament drew a good crowd as F Klausterman led with 622 including 45 handicap while Jack Benton posted 689 as the top scratch bowler. Other notable scores listed with handicaps show varied results among participants.
Tonight the Hamilton County League hosts the second championship series at Enterprise alleys. Woodburns trail Za Yatz Five by eighty pins after one series, with Woodburns 2796 and Za Yatz Five 2877. Captain Cooper says the Woodburns can overcome the handicap and win on their home lanes.
At Belmont Park on June 4 Earl G a two year old owned by W E Griffin upset the field in the third race five furlongs. Preston moved Earl G into second before a stretch surge as Bonite faded and Earl G won by one and a half lengths over Scallop with Joe Nealon third. Ben Ban captured the Van Cortlandt Handicap. The Cricket was disqualified in the second race for fouling Flrmnap. Sir Toddington was the lone favorite to win on the card.
The Merchants National Bank of Richmond Virginia files in Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas a suit against John G France and Daisie W France and against Frank G Curry and The Central Trust and Safe Deposit Co executors and trustee for James Stark Wayne deceased. It seeks 10882.98 with interest from May 3 1899, claiming Daisie s share and income liable for debts and requests judgment and relief. Respondents must answer by July 13 1907.
Sealed bids are invited by the Village of Carthage Public Affairs Board for furnishing 1000 tons of f o b coal for one year. Delivery at three cars per month with weight on village scales. Bidder may deliver on track or at plant. Bids due June 19 1907 at noon. The board may reject any or all bids.
Notice states that on May 2 1907 stockholders of the Lunkenheimer Company Cincinnati Ohio met and approved by more than three fifths a charter amendment to expand purposes to manufacture and deal in miscellaneous metallic specialties May 21 1907 By David C Jones Secretary
General Depot Jeffersonville Indiana invites sealed proposals in duplicate for Wagons Ranges Miscellaneous Parts Tools Clothing Scrap Iron Leather Tents and related items to be received until 10 o'clock a.m. June 6 1907. Right to reject any or all proposals reserved. Proposals to be addressed to J M Marshall Assistant Quartermaster General United States Army.
The Treasury Department invites sealed proposals to furnish Coin Bays for the year ending June 30, 1908. Bids must be received by June 20, 1907, at 2 p.m. Blank bid forms and instructions are available from the Secretary of the Treasury, Georg e B. Cortelyou.
Arthur Voigtlander sues the Police and Firemen's Spring Festival Fire and Flames Carnival and Edward M. Johnson before Justice Ed A. Lamping of Cincinnati Township Hamilton County Ohio. An attachment for 104 dollars is issued. Hearing set for July 12 197 at 2 PM. Bates and Meyer attorneys.
William H. Kesmann has been appointed administrator of the estate of William H. Westermann, deceased, by the Probate Court of Hamilton County, Ohio. Attorney L Alvin Kreis, 41 Atlas Bank Building.
The Queen City Racing Pigeon Club second old bird race from Flora Illinois June 2 covered 220 miles. Only seven birds finished the long day out of fifty three as wind and cloudy skies hampered the flight. Chris Ellsworth led with two birds arriving first at 4 20 and 4 20 while L Farquhar claimed three arrivals at 6 13.
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