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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1898
Page
3
Dupee rode to victory three times in a single day, showcasing consistent speed and strategic riding across multiple events. He dominated the lineup with strong finishes, earning top placements and signaling standout form for upcoming competitions.
At Oakley yesterday the crowd enjoyed a strong day of racing led by Jockey Jimmy Dupee who rode three winners including Han d Or in the fourth race. The Diamond Stakes at five and one half furlongs looms today with The Barrister favored to win and Latonia meet soon after as stables prepare to move from Oakley to Kentucky.
Nervara-Norma Taylor and Violet Parsons headline a list of dramatic pairings with Imp Eddie Burke and Miss Frances Suydam noted, while Barrister-Orderlette and Won't Dance banished mark the dramatic social shifts.
At Saint Louis on June 6, The Elector ridden by Leigh won the Owners' handicap over 11-16 mile, one of several races at the Fair Grounds. Full Hand upset by finishing last at 60 to 1 in the final event amid a fast track and pleasant weather with multiple horses listed in each race.
In the races described, Advan led to win by three lengths with Tilo second and Semper Ego third. Race details include five furlongs won in 1 02 or 1:02. Time, Sparrow Wing, Morning, Alix Reeves, Chopin and Pirate M. also ran in the first race. Second race covered one mile with Intrustré first at 7 to 2 and Landeman second. Merlin also ran among others finishing in 1.41. Harry Crawford and Slasher were among runners. Third event Bedford Stakes at 4 1/4 furlongs saw Larva win at 15 to 1. Chemisette and Autumn also ran. Fourth race went one mile eight with Ben Ronald at 8 to 5 taking the prize. Howard S. and Filament ran. Fifth race selling at 6 furlongs featured Miss Tenny at 6 to 1, Dolando at 7 to 10, Continental at 30 to 1 with Time 1.15. Sixth race one mile and a sixteenth had Ogden at 4 to 1 winner over Tilllo at 2 to 5 with Semper Ego also racing.
The Highland Park Club opens its spring meeting tomorrow, initiating racing on the Northern circuit. The Detroit Derby is the star event with entries Isabel Nabob Laverock tied to 122 117 117 pounds and other stakes listed for the program.
The fifth race at Harlem saw favorite Dave Waldo disqualified after fouling Baritaria near the eighth pole, granting win to Baritaria. Donna Rita won the opening race at 30 to 1, while Timemaker faltered in the finale. four favorites, including Waldo, finished first in races.
Heavy attendance at Gravesend sees Larva upset Chemisette to win the Bedford Stakes as Taral drives Larva to a one length victory over Chemisette with Autumn third. Earlier races feature Jack Point triumphing by a length over Mr. Clay and Muggins, while details note jockey Gunner Lynch's concussion and Bradley Robert stable shipments to Chicago.
Baron de Rothschild wins the Grand Prix de Paris aboard Le Roi Soleil at Long Champs and gives 200000 francs to Paris the poor. He fulfills his victory with a charitable act benefiting the city’s needy.
London ridden by Mr Barrows challenged Wantage Belle, Richard Croker’s two year old filly by Loyalist out of Wanda, in a five furlong Hassocks Plate. London fell but finished a head behind after an objection for crossing the track was withdrawn.
New York reports on June 6 that Murillo has been declared out of the Suburban Handicap, altering the lineup for the race and the chances of contenders.
In Vienna on June 6 Pillsbury holds a half point lead over Steinitz who defeated Showalter. Marco and Schlechter drew, Baird beat Schiffers yesterday, and Lipkie toppled Schiffers. Results today include Janowski over Schwarz and Maroczy over Blackburne with next round pairings listed.
Four inmates escaped from a Catlettsburg jail at dawn led by Charles Martin and Bowling. Jailer I S Hurd was overpowered as the men unlocked a blind door. Bowling has been captured. a large posse and bloodhounds are in pursuit of the remaining three, with rumors they are near recapture.
John Hardin of Oakland City and Miss May Smith of Flint were married in Princeton. Both bride and groom are deaf and mute. Justice Sprow conducted a written ceremony with nods of assent. The groom’s father, also a deaf mute, witnessed and laughed at the couple’s pen written yes.
Special Dispatch from Chillicothe Ohio reports the trial of Dr P K Drummond on charges of robbing a grave at Londonderry and disposing of Carlton W Kelley’s body to the Ohio Medical College. A motion to continue was overruled as nearly 100 witnesses were subpoenaed including Columbus College representatives.
In Jeffersonville Circuit Court on June 6 the embezzlement indictments against Dr. W L Breyfogle L S Win standley and Clarence Fredericks officers of the defunct New Albany Banking Company were dismissed. The cases had lingered for two years and Breyfogle was recently acquitted on embezzlement.
Ewing and his pitching faltered as Red Bob Meekin gave up fifteen hits and ten runs to the Bengals. Bingles piled on early scoring while the Reds failed to capitalize with offense.
New York fans watched Cincinnati slugger a 10 to 1 victory led by Jouett Meekin on the mound and a first inning onslaught. The Reds piled on with five runs in the opening frame and never relinquished control as Meekin fanned four and Beckley, Peitz and McPhee pounded key hits. Attendance around 3,500 marked a strong Monday showing.
The Reds release Billy Barnie after unrest at Brooklyn, with Mike Griffin leading the revolt to replace him. Joyce remains popular with New York fans despite his clashes with Beckley, while Brettenstein departs for Louisville to officiate Sunday’s game. Freedman defends orderly conduct and says Joyce was not the aggressor in Friday’s incident.
Baltimore00 10000038 St Louis00100020 0 8. Brownss 969 attendance. Key players include Keeler Dowd Turner Kelley Harley Stenzel Clements Dement Cross McGann Quinn Crooks Robinson Smith Hughes McGraw. Earned runs 2 for Baltimore and 1 for St Louis. Final score and box details shown.
Washington defeats Louisville 5 to 3 in nine innings. Doyle takes over as manager after Tom Brown is released. Attendance 1,000 as Washington rallies with timely hitting and solid defense.
Philadelphia defeats Pittsburgh 8 to 3 as LaJoie and Flick homer in first. Pitchers Donohue and Hastings split duties with Killen lasting five innings. Attendances at 2,438 as errors and timely hitting decide the game with O'Brien Cooley and Davis among standouts.
NEW YORK June 6 The home team lost to Chicago as Brooklyn fielding and batting faltered. Attendance 1 500. Earned runs Chicago 3 Brooklyn 0. Stolen base McCormick. Two base hits Sheckard J B Ryan. Three base hits McCormick Dahlen 3. Sacrifice hit Dahlen. Base on balls Dunn 2 Stein 1 Woods 5. Struck out Stein 2 Woods 1 Dunn 1. Wild pitch Stein. Left on bases Brooklyn 8 Chicago 9. Time Two hours and one minute. Umpires Swartwood and Wood.
Boston won the first game but could not produce enough timely hits against Young. Attendance reached 6,000 as Long and Duffy stole bases, Regog and Tebeau doubled, and Love added a second run. First-game notes include Lewis drawing four walks and Young recording four strikeouts.
The Reds left New York for Boston at 11 tonight pleased with their current trip. Business Manager Bancroft plans postwar Cuba tours with two cracking teams to Havana or other Cuban cities, likely after peace. Harry Vaughn contemplates Army service after the season, but no stock is found to back his quitting threat.
New York June 6 William Barnie the Brooklyn baseball team manager was released by the directors in a bid to raise the club’s standing. Captain Mike Griffin was named to succeed him as the team aims to improve performance and finances. President Ebbets said the move was a business decision to fix leadership and start afresh.
Kansas City Dominates Columbus as Walters and Sullivan shine on the mound and in fielding. Early runs, a standout nine inning sequence, and strong defense highlight the Blues win. Early errors and late rallies determine the final tallies.
In league play Toronto defeated Springfield 7 to 0 while Rochester blanked Wilkes Barre 7 to 2 and Buffalo edged Syracuse 2 to 1. Montreal overwhelmed Providence 9 to 1 in a high scoring contest.
Central University beat the Louisville Y M C A 15 to 5 in Richmond on June 6. Batteries were Horde and Biggers for Central with Thompson and Akers for Louisville.
The Cincinnati Gems have no game on Sunday June 12 and seek a match with Bellevue Browns Kentons Gyms Hyde Park or Aurora. L A Ripley requests replies at 5 Fosdick Building. Schrenk's Has Beens beat Atlas 22 to 0 as Atlas pitcher Covert left in the third inning. The Light Trips seek a Sunday game from any under 18 team. Meet at Commercial Tribune office tomorrow night at 7.
A Reading pastors committee swore out warrants for the arrest of Reading and Hartford Baseball Club players for a Sunday game. Reading players were served. Hartford players had already left for Newark.
James Keenan's professionals meet Newport amateur team at League Park on June 17 in a charity game with proceeds benefiting the American Boy Fund.
Oscar Gardner defeated Jerry Marshall at Bridgeport Athletic Club on June 6 in the thirteenth round. Gardner dominated the final four rounds, floor eleven knockdowns, and ended with an uppercut that sent Marshall sprawling. Referee was J. R. Murphy. Gardner earned a promised future match with George Dixon.
Tom Sharkey and Gus Ruhlin signed for a twenty five round bout to be staged by the Greater New York Athletic Club at Coney Island on June 22. Arrangements to be completed when Sharkey arrives in New York tomorrow.
Lexington Ky June 6 Captain H W Lindsay Chris Hern Ed Lindsay William Bohn J B Myers Fred Fredenheimer William Pearce Otto Miller Arthur Lyndall and Herbert Shepherd members of Company F First Kentucky Volunteer Regiment were tried for hazing Private S S Tyler Jr Tyler refused to enlist saying grub was too bad and was hoisted on a rail wrapped in a yellow sweater then exhibited in camp Tyler the son of Dr Tyler faced arrest over the incident in Louisville observers say the men were dismissed after defense by Colonel Breckinridge
Prescott report states J B Greenhut of Peoria Illinois Sumner R Clarke also of Peoria and Chauncey D Clarke of Phoenix Arizona completed purchase of the Gold Standard group in the Santa Maria district. The operation includes a mill and cyanide plant with a bond in place for one year, now closed to secure full possession and expansion.
Lancaster Kentucky June 6 W B Tracy died from injuries after a fatal shooting by Ed Clouse last week Clouse is jailed and will face examination tomorrow in connection with the case.
McCoy has strained a tendon and cannot meet Choynski in the scheduled twenty round bout. Plans for an immediate reschedule are under review by promoters and the fighters.
George Dixon earned a well deserved decision over Eddie Santry at Lenox Athletic Club in New York after twenty rounds. Santry showed clever defense and ring generalship while Dixon pressed the pace with hard body and head shots throughout the bout.
In New York on June 6 Bob Fitzsimmons and Martin Julian met Kid McCoy and Homer Selby at Dave Hollands cafe. They discussed a $10,000 side bet for a middleweight title fight with Fitz proposing weight limits and challenging any heavyweight he had not yet defeated to meet him. McCoy said his June 27 match with Choynski was off due to an injury but promised to show his money when ready.
Round trip fare of 32.20 located for travel to the Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition in Omaha Nebraska. Tickets available from June 1 to October 15, 1993 via B and O Southwestern.
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