Oakley S Wind-Up The Barrister Wins Diamond Stakes
The Barrister triumphed in the Diamond Stakes defeating a weak field with a comfortable lead. Oakley shaded rivals as the favorite showed clear form in a breezy wind-up at the track.
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1898
Page
3
The Barrister triumphed in the Diamond Stakes defeating a weak field with a comfortable lead. Oakley shaded rivals as the favorite showed clear form in a breezy wind-up at the track.
Latonia opens its meeting with strong betting and a big crowd. Three Bars upset the top marks by dominating the mile and an eighth handicap while Rosinante Banished and Won’t Dance give a sharp race pattern. The program featured lively finishes in several sprints and losses for favorites as outsiders cashed.
Latonia Jockey Club starts a 27 day meeting headlined by the Latonia Derby with Plaudit ridden by Willie Martin. Top older division handicaps attract West’s best. Jean Bereaud strengthens claims to year’s champion with a Hudson victory and a likely Great American Stakes start. Frohsinn, John E. Madden’s two year old, impresses as a strong rival to Glenheim and Jean Bereaud in coming races.
Rusher and Dr Parker are linked in a fragmentary listing with Sly Fox and Mr Phinizy noted alongside Mr Clay and Captain Piersall. The text pairs names with titles, suggesting a cast or roles in a historical context.
New York June 7 report says the horse racing crowd at Gravesend was cheerful as most horses failed to run to form. The day featured light fields and several trainers blamed the surface and weather for underwhelming performances.
Six thousand attended the Detroit Derby meeting as Stanton & Tucker's Strathmore colt Isabey claimed the Derby and $1,500 from Nabob and Miss Gussie. Nabob finished second with Miss Gussie third. Alice Farley and Laverock also ran. Weather and track were fine and six favorites won. Other race results listed include Lennep, Ree Mitchell, Reprieve, Brighton, Bon Jour and Pearl in various lengthy events.
In heavy Harlem mud the fourth race ends with Daisy F edging Dont Skip Me who is disqualified for fouling. Daisy F a Derby and American Derby winner lineage beats Don't Skip Me despite strategy to drift outside. Streamer wins the first race amid mixed results. rest of card lists six races with times and placings.
Rainy day racing at St. Louis Fair Grounds featured Libation defeating Ed Farrell in the fourth race for three-year-olds one mile. Our Chance and Fixed Star also ran with Time 1 48 for the event while other maidens and claiming races filled the card with numerous horses and riders cited.
Lexington June 7 539 entries across twelve purses mark record turnout for the Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders Association. Futurity two and three year olds Transylvania Ashland Tennessee Walnut Hall Cup Blue Grass Johnston West Kentucky Lexington Wilson and other stakes show robust participation.
The fifth round of the international chess masters tournament at the Vienna Chess Club saw all games finish. Notable results include Pillsbury and Showalter losing, Steinitz and Baird drawing, Marco beating Showalter, Burne drawing with Steinitz, and Burn defeating Trenchard.
The Lawrenceburg area notes the sudden death of B. L. Perlee in Clay Township. The City Council elected a full slate of officers for one year including Bainbridge as City Attorney and Oberting as Street Commissioner. A lighting contract was postponed, and clergy changes involve Rev. Father Roell and Rev. Father Mackey. A Texas visitor caused a staged brawl with knives, resulting in jail time and release on costs. A barn fire of Henry Propice’s property caused $2,000 loss, partly insured. Nearby, Samuel J. Hoops captured a seven foot two inch eagle attempting to steal sheep from his herd.
In New York on June 7 Judge Lawrence signed orders appointing Emanuel Blumenstiel as referee and J Warren Green as receiver with a 75000 bond in the Judge Publishing Company dissolution case. He also appointed Blumenstiel referee and Bartlett Arkell receiver with a 150000 bond in the Arkell Publishing Company dissolution, with liabilities exceeding 600000.
The Grand Circle of Ohio Protective Home Circle held a two day session in Akron with more than 125 delegates representing 8 000 members in Ohio. Supreme President P D Stratton of Erie Pa attended as part of the organization meeting.
From present indications a fully equipped Manila expedition could be made up out of Dewey's cousins and so keep the victory in the family.
Beckley led with three three point runs in an away game but his team did not secure a win. The contribution highlighted his shooting, yet the result remained undecided as the final score favored the opponent.
June 7 report from Boston notes the Reds lost as Dwyer could not warm up, wind affected his arm, and Nichols held off Boston hits. Beaneaters taunted umpires Heydler and Cushman, with Tenney and others making sharp remarks about President Brush. Billy Hamilton earned two shoes for a home run, while Chick Hoffer’s status with the Reds is discussed.
The article notes a pitcher with poor form may land in the minor leagues unless a major club waives its claim. Billy Dammann and Dr. Frey avoid venturing from the hotel on their first Boston visit due to fear of getting lost. Manager Bancroft plans to send the Reds home by Saturday with a 6:30 departure Friday and 7:30 arrival Saturday night in Cincinnati.
In New York on June 7 the Chicago series opener at the Polo Grounds was a pitching duel. Seymour's wild eighth inning spurred the Giants to two runs, the only offense against a strong mound effort. Attendance 1,800.
Tim Hurst era notes Bleeding Quakers fall to St Louis despite outbats. Attendance 5 216. Game details show St Louis 6 Philadelphia 1 with key hits by Dowd Cooley Flick and Orth. Umpires Emilie and Curry.
Wrigley out for interference. Pittsburg wins 2 to 1 over Washington. Key hits include Selbach with a two base hit, Anderson and McCarthy with three base hits, and Tannehill homer. Reitz to Doyle turned a double play. Tannehill walked once. Tannehill struck out four. Both teams stranded four. Game lasted 1 hour 45 minutes. Umpires Lynch and Connolly.
In Baltimore on June 7 the Orioles defeated Louisville early with a four-base innings of errors and walks. Louis- ville collected hits off McJames in the first frame before he settled, and Clarke Dowling pitched length for Louisville with Gravitas. Attendance 814. Final score 6 to 2.
The Little Reds head to Boston for three days of baseball machine showdowns against the champions with hopes of at least two wins. A strong performance could send Ewing's men West in fine form before the Louisville game next Sunday, which theater crowds will watch.
In a dramatic showdown Youngstown defeated the leaders in a tightly contested game. The result shocked observers as momentum swung with each quarter and key plays sealed the win for Youngstown.
In Indiana at New Castle Springfield beat New Castle 7 to 1 as Dolan struggled and Miller faced heavy hitting with weak support. Springfield 7 New Castle 1 confirms Dayton, Gr Rapids, Mansfield, Toledo, Ft Wayne results and league standings with Toledo toppling Ft Wayne 8 to 4.
In Mansfield on June 7 the visitors score all runs in the eighth as Torreyson hits a homer followed by two singles. Emig is relieved by Mansfield pitcher Mans. Final: visitors 4 Mansfield 0 with Torreyson earning the game’s only long ball and Katz, Durrett, and Belt among top hitters.
Youngstown Ohio date June 7 Dayton was up against it this afternoon failing to connect with Martin's curves. Steen made a long running catch and threw base runner out at second. Score to follow.
Ewing pitched a steady game for Toledo as Hartman Gilks Smith and others sparked a close contest. The line score shows Toledo 7 with Ft Wayne 4 as key hits by Beck OConnell Smith and Kihm produced the decisive runs in a one hour forty five minute game.
Central University defeated Louisville Y M C A 17 to 5 in Richmond. Ingram aided the win, while Leathers and Steavens contributed for Louisville.
The Mt. Healthy Ravens schedule a game for Saturday June 11 at 306 Walnut street and the Light Tips seek a Sunday June 12 match. The Pickaways led by Ed Ireland invite in town or out of town teams for June 12 1898, with preferences for The Gyms Bellevue Browns Bond Hills or Kentons. contact Ed Ireland 217 East Second street.
The Cleveland Base ball Club leases seven acres at Euclid Beach Park two miles east of the city for Sunday games. A grand stand seating 25,000 will host crowds accessed by steamboats and electric cars. The first Sunday game is set for the 12th.
Abe Laudig of Tipton Indiana was found dead at his brother's home. An empty bottle once holding carbolic acid and a suicide note to his brother indicated the cause of death.
In Manchester Kentucky on June 7 a long running feud between the Howards and Bakers in Clay County intensifies. Reports claim explosive bullets were secured with rifles and pistols bought in Winchester. Ex-jailer Cundiff was wounded during weapon testing as factions brace for further clashes amid political and family rivalries. Reverend J. J. Dickey aids victims and burials, remaining unmolested.
Edward Winans died at Parkersburg hospital after being stabbed by John Wise in Dollison on Saturday. Wise surrendered under bond on murder charges. Wise is a prominent merchant hotelier and oil operator in the Hendershot field and claims self defense.
In Logan Ohio the Engle case opened with Barbara C. Engle charged with killing her husband by strychnine on March 10. Jury selection consumed two full days with multiple venires and a portion of a third. Testimony is set to start in the morning.
Washington D D June 7 five men Lewis Everhart John Moore Ote Hidy John Coode and Lewis Gault were arrested and charged with taking part in an attempt to drive Harry Jacobs from his Culpepper home. Dean Hidy was shot and badly wounded in the melee.
In Troy Ohio on June 7 two American flags were mounted on hundred foot poles by employees of the Troy Buggy Works and the Troy Bending Company. Speeches were made by A F Broomhall Senator Geo S Long and Judge Theo Sullivan. The flags will fly until Spain cries enough.
Warden Coffin announced the reappointment of Mrs. B. M. Armstrong of Hamilton County as matron at the penitentiary and Mrs. J. D. Evans of Clark County as assistant matron in Columbus on June 7.
Daily timetable for the New York and Boston line shows an 8:30 a.m. departure by the Big Four. The fragment indicates a railroad schedule entry in a Daily publication.
A listing of North German Lloyd fast express and twin screw passenger services with routes from Southampton to London and Bremen and calls at Gibraltar Naples and Genoa. Additional entries note bank and firms along Third Street and nearby blocks.
Classified notice listing ship itineraries and dates for de Wee ae Nais Uae Victoria Victoria Bismarck Bismarck Twain screw and several lines. Details indicate sailings from New York and Philadelphia to Hamburg Phoenicia Palatia and other ports with agency addresses in New York and Ohio Valley National Bank and Western German National Bank.
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