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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1900
Page
3
Doheny and Hawley were pounded early but Breitenstein showed strong form leading the Reds to another victory. Hawley struggled on the mound while Doheny endured a rough inning as the team collected key outs and scored late.
The Player was loaned to the New York club but declined to participate and threatens to return home. In yesterday's results Cincinnati beat New York 11 to 5 while Pittsburg defeated Philadelphia 6 to 3 Brooklyn won over Chicago 8 to 3 and St. Louis topped Boston 12 to 6.
New York and Cincinnati clash as Reds overpower Giants 8 to 4 behind a late offensive burst. Breitenstein and Steinfeldt pace Cincinnati with five runs batted in while Doheny struggles before Hawley finishes. Key moments include Steinfeldt stealing second and scoring, and Breitenstein contributing both at bat and in field.
The Reds order Elmer Smith to join the New York club before a New York–bound train. Smith objects, saying he would rather quit than play for New York. Allen warns that leaving New York incurs forfeiture of pay and possible discipline. The proposition fails to move him.
In dull 4 percent footing at Newport two-year-olds and up, Ayres and Midglen were even in betting for place while Gadsden led the show as 4 to 1. A swift start and a decisive gallop saw the winner, a Kehama mare, surge to the front and hold on as Midglen and Gadsden fought for position and Edna Gerry went lame. The card then details subsequent races with King Dellis overcoming Crinkle and Star of Bethlehem leading to a strong finish, with Queen Carnival and Lyror Bell noted in the day’s various results.
Smith plans to go home tonight and is laid off without pay. Allen says no deal has been made for Geier yet.
New York June 6 Walter Brodie of Chicago and former Oriole linked to Reds as possible target. Managers Comiskey and Allen discussed deals while Reds push for improved play after a wobbly game in Philadelphia. Brooklyn mulls move to Washington as attendance sags and several AL clubs seek Reds surplus talent.
Harry Steinfeldt starred on both sides of the ball powering the Reds to victory. He drove in five runs from his two hits while playing flawless defense. Corcoran struggled at short, and Doheny left the mound after an injury but performed well.
President John T. Brush said a change to the Cincinnati team will be announced only when ready, denying a Geier release rumor and denying discord over uniforms while noting the club ordered replacements after a Cincinnati stand burned. He insisted there was no player-manager quarrel and no need for public speculation.
Pittsburg tops Philadelphia 4 to 3 as Waddell and Orth struggle for the locals. Attendance 4,400. Cooley and Ritchey spark Pittsburg with key hits while Wagner and O’Brien star for the Pirates in a low scoring game.
Readable bits show a ball by Waddell eight by Orth three with a passed ball by Zimmer. Time of game two hours and one minute. Umpire Hurst. Attendance figure 4,493.
The Brooklyn club beat the Chicago nine 3 to 0 in a brisk game. Kennedy pitched well for Brooklyn with supporting hits from Keeler Ryan Green and McCormick and Dahlen produced a trio of runs. Garvin struggled with control and Chicago committed errors aiding Brooklyn’s win before about 1,700 fans.
Lowe misplayed a fourth inning pop fly allowing five St Louis runs on a Keister homer as Boston fell behind 6 to 1 and never recovered. McGann and Keister homered for St Louis while Willis closed out a late Boston rally. final score 6 to 1.
In Minneapolis on June 6, Red Ehret pitched well as Minneapolis beat Indianapolis by one run. Heydon and Seybold hit two eighth inning home runs, sealing a 2-1 final. Attendance reached 2,000 with Sheridan umpiring.
Dowling pitched superbly for Milwaukee after three games in a week, shutting out Detroit. Dowling allowed no runs while striking out five, with strong fielding by Dowd and Casey fueling the victory over Detroit 3 runs to none.
Kansas City notes Parke Wilson left the team over pay terms Erin Manning offered Wilson a telegraphic contract for the American League season. The Blues were quiet through five innings then sparked in the sixth and seventh but fell 14 to 12 to Buffalo in a high scoring game.
Milwaukee reports pitcher Wheeler released by Milwaukee has drawn offers from Cleveland and Toledo but favors the Eastern League. Everett sues a Milwaukee paper for slander over a drinking claim and wishes to rejoin Milwaukee. Kansas City holds rights to his services.
Monk Wayman caused chaos at Newport track in a temper tantrum race. Trainer Mose Goldblatt struggled through a tough day including a late nine to one upset and a refused entry after disputes with officials. The Star of Bethlehem won the free handicap, with Charlie O'Brien second and Efthelin third, as a light rain kept dust down and a small crowd watched.
Jakey Marklein sells Garry Herrmann for 10000 to Charles Head Smith of Chicago and travels East to buy yearlings. Barbara M. may enter Covington Spring Stakes. J Lucille breaks down in a race. Ficrizar poor form. Highland ad to start in derbies. Lee Christy brings Maggie Felix and others to Newport. Jockey Harshberger suspended for bad starts.
A first class racing card at the Fair Grounds drew 3 000 spectators before a shower slowed the track. Winners include Farrica in the first race at one mile and Annie Oldfield in the two mile event, with Lord Neville and Greenock taking key sprints.
Gravesend racing dull as Indian Fairy led all the way to take the Gazelle Stakes for three year old fillies by three quarters of a length over Oneck Queen. Other races saw mixed results with favorites winning only twice and a crowded field in each event. Flowers of Gold and Mot prominent among other runners.
Robert Fitzsimmons was examined at Bellevue Hospital where Dr John H Sullivan diagnosed an abscess on his right knuckle from the recent bout with Dunkhorst. The physician issued a certificate of injury stating Fitzsimmons cannot box Ruhlin on June 15.
Heavy rain turned the Hawthorne track into a lake delaying the June Stakes. Larkspur won the race as several favored horses scratched due to the slick surface. Matin and Louisville were racing's favorites in the day’s thin field.
Sufferers experience heaviness and distention after meals with nausea heartburn and gas. Symptoms include headache dizziness flushing and chest tightness when lying down. A few doses of the remedy may relieve indigestion and associated discomfort.
Personal letter from Ben Zaugg of Hot Springs Arkansas praising Adways Pills from Dr Radway & Co New York. He describes years of illness including liver trouble yellow skin and digestive issues and reports improvement after two boxes with two at night and one after breakfast. He asks for the Book of Advice.
Purely vegetable remedy promotes digestion absorption and regularity. Cures stomach bowel kidney and bladder issues and nervous ailments including piles. Price 25 cents per box. Sold by druggists or mail order from Radway & Co 55 Elm St New York. Be sure to get Radway's.
Hamilton Ontario June 6 report lists a mostly disappointing day with favorites faring poorly across races. Winners noted include in the Handicap for 3-year-olds Wonderly and Highland Prince among several runners, while other events such as the Hunters and the Wellington Handicap feature close finishes and multiple starters.
At Manchester Whit Sundae meeting the Summer Breeders Foal Plate was won by J Musker's bay filly by Melton Schoolbook ridden by L Elff. Ringfield Park Imperial Stakes went to L Brassey Greenaway ridden by Rigby. Ford Manor Plate produced a dead heat between Richard Croker's The Scotchman II and W Duke's Stamina. Eden Welter Handicap led by Lord Provost with J Reiff. Grange Handicap ended in a dead heat Perthshire and Petersfield II.
Special Despatch to Commercial Tribune Decatur Indiana June 6 during a field day contest among Winchester Portland Bluffton and Decatur high schools a sixteen year old boy Lawrence Fair was struck on the head by a twelve pound iron ball thrown into the crowd by Bluffton shot putter Smith. Fair is badly injured and may die.
The Open Championship began at St Andrew's on June 6 with 84 entries the record. Interest centers on defending champion Harry Vardon and amateur champion Harold Hilton as the field includes veteran Tim Morris at age 79. First round scores show Vardon 79 Taylor 79 White 30 Clark 80 Herd 81 with other players listed.
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