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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1902
Page
8
The Reds defeated the Beaneaters 10 to 4 behind strong pitching by Thielman. Long’s sensational catch spoiled a chance to tie earlier in the game. Other scores include Philadelphia 8 St Louis 5 and, in a later note, Philadelphia 6 St Louis details. Doyle earns praise as captain with a noted cautious leadership, while Giants’ management bears scrutiny for team struggles.
Boston faced Cincinnati in a tense game as Sam Lush misjudged a fly ball and attempted to score from third with one out. Malarkey pitched well for Cincinnati while Magoon led Cincinnati with solid hits and Thielmann pressured Boston.
Baseball notes say Harry Bay leads American League batters after leaving Cincinnati. In eight games with Cleveland he has twenty one hits in twenty four at bats for a 567 average, while fielding admirably. The piece questions why Bay was released and cites other players who later flourished elsewhere.
Brooklyn defeats the Chicago home team 8 to 6 as both sides display a sharp, snappy game. Attendance around 3,000. Key plays include Kling and Shaefer contributing, Tinker hitting a homer for Chicago, and St. Vrain handling mound duties for Brooklyn.
The New Yorks and Pittsburg played an eleven inning tie. A triple play by Ritchey and Wagner in the ninth was a feature. Mathewson left for Evans in the ninth. Attendance 6,400. Scoring and line details show a close game with errors favoring New York and a late scoring push by both sides.
Cleveland defeats Boston 14 to 3 on June 6 with 21 hits led by Winters and Prentiss. Wright scattered hits for Cleveland. attendance 2,956. Lajoie Hickman and Bradley key RBI moments while Prentiss muffs a ninth inning.
Cogan pitched superbly for St Paul with perfect support while McDonnell faltered in the fifth as St Paul won 10 to 4 over Kansas City. Grady Rothfuss Huggins O’Brien and Lewee led the offense with multiple hits while Cogan and teammates turned timely double plays and base running aided the victory.
In Toledo's June 6 win over Indianapolis, the hosts prevailed 7 to 6 after strong hitting and steady defense. Hughey issued nine walks but none scored. attendance reached 1,000. Babb and Kibmyster contributed with key hits as pitchers struggled and scoring moved throughout.
Gilks and Kleinow lead with home run and solid hitting. Sacrifices by Cogswell Foutz O'Brien and Babb set scoring opportunities. Meyers Kleinow ae Fox steal bases. Pitching dominated by Hughey with 5 strikeouts and 9 bases by Hughey. Time listed as 2: to.
Minneapolis wins 5 to 2 as strong fielding and pitching pace the game. Newlin excelled for the locals, Curley suffers a thumb injury in the first inning, and Grant formerly of Milwaukee shines for Minneapolis. Attendance 1,113. key hits include Phyle and Byers with notable plays and a late Minnesota rally.
Ohio State Solin il defeated Wesleyan University 13. Lancaster lost a second game 8 to 1 at Jonesville as local pitcher allowed one hit though three errors doomed the home team. Score details and battery lines listed for Lancaster Zanesville Ada and Sidney games.
Bob Blewett a Georgetown University Baseball Club pitcher signs a contract to play for the New York National League team. He is 23 from Fond du Lac Wisconsin and graduates in law from Georgetown next Monday.
In Nashville on June 6 Schwartz of New Orleans and Whiting of Nashville advanced to the finals after semifinal victories in a split golf tournament. Ward of Birmingham and Sayre of Montgomery won Consolation semis. MacAndrews and McCormick to meet in a later match.
The Hamilton Driving Club at Butler County Fair Ground, Ohio, held a matinee with a single program race. Mrs. Cousins, wife of Oliver Cousins who was injured earlier, drove Easterly to victory in the best two of three half mile heats, two firsts and a 1:20 final heat. Time records show 1:22 1:22 1:20 as fastest laps. The pacers race list includes Sphynx Boy and Rob Roy among others with times noted.
The Cincinnati Turnverein holds its annual field day next Saturday at the Cincinnati Gymnasium grounds. The Turners have long been known for producing top athletes in the city and the event is eagerly anticipated as a major athletic affair.
A sweepstakes feature highlights a $34 000 prize pool with 1499 chances to win in the Atlas Nationals. The note appears on page seven of the edition.
William Buttons, captain of the Covington baseball team, headlines a preview of rising stars. The feature spotlights talent and potential for the upcoming season with profiles and expectations.
Multiple leagues announce Saturday games including Coll Hill vs Gyms at Gym Park and Carthage vs Avondale in the Y M C A league. Queen City features Shamrocks Edison at League Park and Leather Club clash at Norwood Inn Park with strong local teams from Cincinnati.
At the Epsom summer meeting Sceptre, R. 8. Stevier's bay filly, captured the Oaks of 4,500 sovereigns for three-year-old fillies about one mile and a half. Glass Jug finished second with Simeon third as fourteen horses started.
In Paris on June 6 W K K Vanderbilt's Leistral won the Prix Bezons at the Lafitte track. Arte Be finished second but was not placed in the prize race.
The Cincinnati Gymnasium and the Cincinnati Y M C A hold field day events and a ball game today at Globe-Wernicke grounds and East End Park. Teams include Globe-Wernicke Globes vs Hartwells and College Hill vs Gyms with events led by 60 to 880 yard races and field events featuring Tobias Thompson Steinharter Vormohr Crohn and many others.
John L Sullivan, famed pugilist and actor, returns to New York saying he will never appear on the stage again. His company Downing Uncle Tom's Cabin met reverses and dissolved at Waterbury, Conn, after a season. He linked up with Colonel William F Cody in Deadwood before traveling to New York.
A drawing at Atlas National Bank offers 1490 chances to win a share of 34000 dollars. Participants are invited to enter for a shot at the prize with the bank promoting the opportunity.
In Chicago at the Wabash Club Jack O Brien of Philadelphia defeated Al Neill of California in the third round of a six round bout. O Brien dominated from early rounds landing jabs and a sharp uppercut that sent Neill to the ropes and out of the fight.
A special horse train on the Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago and St. Louis line wrecked near Mix Station, Bellefontaine O, injuring about twenty of its 91 horses. Brakeman James Borden of Ansonia was killed. Engineer Daniel Kunkel and Fireman Geo Boyer of Bellefontaine were badly hurt. Owners H Argyle Nashville Tenn, J Les Ft Worth Tex, J M Garth Charlottesville Va, J W Pangle Washington DC among those listed. The train from St Louis to Ft Erie jumped the track at high speed.
A note mentions 94 thousand dollars in Atlas National Bank funds and 1490 chances to win a share, implying a prize distribution or raffle setup. Bee.
Water Color the favorite for the Suburban at Coney Island has been declared out of the race. Trainer effects and recent illness of Charles Littlefield Jr. stirred speculation, while Gold Heels becomes the leading likely substitute amid sharp wagering shifts.
Raceday at Gravesend features six thoroughbred events with listed weights, entrants, and entries across fields. Highweight handicap over six furlongs leads the program, followed by a short sprint stakes, Great American and Broadway races, selling stakes for two year olds, and additional selling and club handicap events with numerous horses named and weights noted.
Day on the Case School campus in Cleveland ends in tragedy as Henry Zwick Jr aged 21 is struck in the breast by a 16 pound hammer during field day exercises. He graduated with high honors Tuesday and planned to begin a two year course in two weeks.
A rumor lists August Herrmann leading a syndicate to buy the Cincinnati Club from John T. Brush. The Reds beat Boston behind Thielman, who is improving as a pitcher. Latonia judges probe racing irregularities as Sophie S. wins the hurdle race amid scrutiny. Lajoie’s Cleveland impact boosts the club, while Derby hopeful Hermis ships to Chicago for the classic. Sullivan retires from the stage.
A fragment notes 1 499 chances to win a prize or obtain a piece of an item. The readable lines provide no clear event date or organization. Further context is missing to identify participants or the exact nature of the offer.
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