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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1910
Page
6
A crowd of about 10,000 witnessed Joe Morris win the Latonia derby in a dramatic stretch drive over Boola Boola with Donau close for third. Kentucky horses dominated bets as Derby Day highlighted favorable weather, turf ambiance, and strong support for Morris and other top locals.
A chaotic card saw Delaney, a heavy favorite, fail to place in race one as Ella Bryson upset at $181 to show while Oracle finished a neck back in second. Bragg won race two in a driving finish ahead of Alice George with Blagg close behind, and Tony Bonero third. Show and place payouts reflected the tight finishes and early parimutuel betting, with mixed results for favorites and long shots alike.
Ten thousand guests gathered at Latonia Jockey Club to watch Joe Morris win the twenty fourth derby. Cincinnati and Kentucky society filled the clubhouse and stands, with East and South visitors blending with locals. Luncheons, gowns, and betting flourished as showers dampened the track but not the excitement.
Major T C McDowell and John Condon observe opening day as William Murray opens strong with a walking start. Eyebright wins while Donna, Joe Morris and Kings Daughter compete in pari mutuel betting. Machines engage bettors and crowds note honest, clean racing under new management.
Egan scores on a key run as Paskett steals two bases and stacks two of Ginks' hits. The sequence showcases clutch batting and timely baserunning in a tight game. Rowan on the mound allows limited scoring as the defense tightens in the late innings.
National League results include Cincinnati 1 Brooklyn 0 and New York 56 St Louis 1. American League shows New York 2 St Louis 1 and Boston 9 Chicago 1. Minor leagues report Toledo 3 St Paul 0 Kansas City 6 Columbus 1 Grand Rapids 8 Zanesville 4 Fort Wayne 9 Evansville 3 plus Ohio State League Marion 4 Lancaster 3 Portsmouth 1 Chillicothe 2 Newark 6 Lima 2.
Pittsburg plays Boston, Cincinnati meets Brooklyn, Chicago hosts Philadelphia, and St Louis visits New York in a set of notable city pairings.
The card lists matchups including Washington at Detroit Philadelphia at Cleveland New York at St Louis Boston at Chicago Minneapolis at Indianapolis Kansas City at Columbus St Paul at Toledo Milwaukee at Louisville.
A series of college or high school showdowns announced includes Fort Wayne versus Evansville, Dayton versus Terre Haute, Grand Rapids versus Zanesville, and South Bend versus Wheeling, outlining upcoming pairings across multiple cities.
Matchups show Lima at Newark, Lancaster at Marion, and Chillicothe at Portsmouth. No results or dates provided.
Cincinnati pitcher Jack Rowan vied with Brooklyn’s Bell in a pitching duel as the Reds scored in the second inning on a Downey single after Egan reached on a walk. Brooklyn managed only two hits, Daubert and Tony Smith contributing one apiece, with Bescher and Paskert among the bright spots for the Dodgers before the crowd.
In a set of opinion notes from editors Biddy Bishop George W Graham and William A Phelon the expected Jeffries Johnson bout is analyzed for fairness. They question frame up risks while predicting Johnson if on the level and note the era’s training gaps may affect rounds and outcomes. They warn about moving pictures boosting perceived stakes.
The Boxing Editor questions a possible frame-up in the Johnson fight asking how many rounds were scheduled. He claims a prearrangement to lay down for cash plus picture percentage while maintaining stamina and vigor, and points to old rival Nixey in the discussion.
A sprawling baseball column cites internal strife as President Horace Fogel clashes with manager Dooin over control of the Philadelphia club. Dooin’s authority is challenged as suspensions and signings flood the clubhouse, risking demoralization and inconsistent leadership amid long league history.
Cincinnati beat Brooklyn 5 to 0 as Downey hit a two-base double and Paskert stole two bases. Rowan pitched five strikeouts for Cincinnati while Bell fanned three for Brooklyn. Fielding miscues and the late runs sealed the shutout in a brisk ball game.
Cincinnati claims Tom McMillan the diminutive shortstop who began with Brooklyn and was sent to Rochester. Manager Griffith vows not to trade Cantwell and notes Hoblitzer’s strong first base play while Rowan shines. Downey erratic throws and Reds risk baserunning errors, with Burch turning two fly balls into double plays.
The New York Nationals defeated St. Louis 5 to 1. Murray hit a fourth inning homer after Doyle walked, providing the key burst as New York pulled away. The game, halted by wet grounds in Boston, featured Mathewson on the mound for New York and Sallee for St. Louis.
Philadelphia defeats Chicago 12 to 2 as hitters excel in the second inning behind Pfeffer and Magee. Magee homered, Titus had a three-base hit, and Richie yielded six earned runs in one and a third innings before Pfeffer closed out.
In San Francisco on June 6 Battling Nelson former lightweight champ says he doubts Jeffries can win but believes Johnson would beat him at his best. Nelson argues retirement length and training gaps cloud Jeffries return while supporting fair play regardless of color and criticizing Tex Rickard as referee.
Detroit pitchers hold Washington to three hits as Mullin allows a 4 to 1 win. Street exits after a foul tip in the fourth inning while Crawford adds a crucial three-base hit and D Jones Moriarty Hardy collect key hits for Detroit.
Chicago wins 1 to 0 as Walsh allows only one hit against Hall. A disputed third base call on Dougherty’s steal led to the lone run, with key performances from Walsh and Hall and a tense early lead for Chicago.
In St Louis, June 6, the New York team defeated the St Louis club 2 to 1 to open the series. Quinn out pitched Powell, with key hits by Kilifer Griggs and a late lineup change. Powell allowed six hits through seven frames as New York seized the early momentum.
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