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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1913
Page
12
A heavy shower disrupted the Tink Dodgers game with rain around 7 AM and noon, delaying play until about 3:20 PM. Manager Tinker eyeing changes, Almeida kept at third, Suggs to start matinee, and Harter praised for improving pitching as trades reshape the lineup and hopes for strong attendance at Redland Field.
The New York Giants defeated St Louis 8 to 4 as New York used five pitchers to contain the Cardinals after a early St Louis lead. Key hits included three-base hits by Mowrey and Leach, and Burns Snodgrass and Murray contributed doubles. Marquard worked two and two-thirds, Crandall and Mathewson also hurled for the Giants, while Harmon and Fromme handled St Louis pitching.
Mayer held Pittsburg to three hits as Philadelphia built a four run first inning on Becker's triple Knabe's single Magee's walk Cravath's single and Luderus's double aided by an error. Becker later doubled Knabe singled off O'Toole to extend the lead. Final score Philadelphia six Pittsburg one.
Chicago opened with a four run first inning as Reulbach struggled with walks and errors. Leach belted a homer and Tyler contributed a double, sparking a late surge with three more runs on triples and a muffed catch. The visitors added runs later, but the locals finished strong with a home run and key hits.
Jock O Connors Terriers defeated Covington 2 to 1 at Federal Park. Reis limited Covington to six hits, Sanford allowed seven in a pitchers duel. Emery misplayed a grounder enabling a run.
Indianapolis built an early lead but Cleveland fought back as France was pulled after the third. Henry steadied the mound and Miller shut down the late scoring, yielding a 6 to 4 Cleveland victory with key hits including three singles and a steal in the seventh.
Foxhall Keene, captain of the newly selected American polo team, broke his collar bone during a Meadowbrook practice. The accident necessitates selecting another member to join the American squad.
Baseball card style snippet lists players Philadel am Oldring Shafer Snodgrass McKee Fletcher with AB and H counts for teams New York Nat Detroit Am. values show batting success percentages.
Baseball scores show Cincinnati beat Brooklyn 9 to 6 with rain in the forecast. Also Pittsburgh and Philadelphia posted wins while New York edged St Louis, and Detroit shut out Washington. American Association results include Louisville 0 Columbus 1 and Milwaukee 6 Minneapolis 0.
Mayeville 4, Chillicothe 6 in the Ohio State League. Huntington 4 Portsmouth 1. International League games: Jersey City Newark rain, Toronto 18 Buffalo 4, Baltimore 46 Providence 7, Rochester 5 Montreal 2 in 13. Central League: Evaneville Ft Wayne one Dayton 6, Sprin. Terre Haute Grand Rapids 4.
National League and American Association race results list team records and winning percentages. Notable standings show Philadelphia leading with .684 and New York at .676, while Cleveland and Brooklyn sit mid pack. other leagues include Southern, Ohio State, and Central with varied wins, losses, and percentages.
The piece rails at a fan who hates his home team and disdains players, labeling critics as knocker. It critiques harshly on unfair pay, luck myths, and a hostile stance toward shortstops hitting well, portraying a sour, petty attitude in baseball commentary.
A nostalgic reminiscence describes a game experience with strong nerves and stomach upset, comparing football excitement to past street brawls and barroom scraps, noting the sport’s rough energy and unmatched intensity.
Old Rosebud owned by H. C. Applegate won the Spring Trial Stakes at Douglas Park lowering its record to 0.58 3-6 and taking the crown as the season’s top two-year-old. Littlephew was second with Imperator third as Old Rosebud dominated both meetings with the rivals. Augh Hill won the sprinting division in the fifth race with Cough Hill the favorite in a strong field. Two long shots Coreopsis and Verena led early. Verena’s win came after Chapultepes’s bridle broke. Frances M. captured the second event for the Lexington contingent, with Bushy Head and Candy Box placing.
General Manager John Hachmeister praised the Douglas Park meeting as a success despite rain, with a fast track and a crowd hailed as the second largest of the meeting. Winners included nois M. and Verena for 53.65 and Old Rose bud Cough Hill Floral Day for 17.75, while Imperator led in the Breeders Futurity. Jockey Joe Kederis starred, and Bryan Steele rode briefly after suspension. The Spring Trial Stakes paid 3710 to the winner, and Latonia races drew turf enthusiasts from Cincinnati and Louisville for upcoming Derby and Inaugural Handicap events.
The Spliced Gazette reports Hilary Hopkins, Spruce County Mo heavyweight, will battle Jack Johnson in a winner take all bout. A curious note explains editors favor horse racing cuts as names of nags rarely affect results.
Race results show multiple selling events with detailed weights and mutuels. Winners include Ormonde Cunningham and Inquieta in the early sprints, followed by Charley Brown and Lackrose in later races. Time figures range from 1:07 to 1:26 and list several horses, jockeys, and payouts.
A list of race entries and bets from a Horseracing card. Names include Barbara Lane Amaret Wilhite Black Teneyz Honege Lestus Mackensie Flora Finn Gowell Morristown Swan Gay Bird Grover Hughes Sebago Jim Basey Blue Bonneta Silver Mesh Boozer HRight Easy Judge Monck Toddling Cliff Stream Oliver Lodge Cliff Edge Bat wa Cogs Dr Heard Bronte Chocorus Ella Ralph Lioy Hassan Shorty North Tom Hayward Rash Best Bet Cliff Edge and odds like Flying 118 Morse 6 to 1 2 to 1 and even. Time 1 42 1 6. Various horses and bettors noted with remarks on performance and payouts.
First race at five furlongs saw Vanita take first with 2 to 1 odds and Ket tle Drum third after Time 1 034-5. Second race at six furlongs won by Caper Sauce with Breast Plate second, Calumny third in 1 04 45. Third race over one mile crowned Tow son Field, Pardner and Oliver Lodge in 1 41 5. Fourth race mile and a quarter won by Bwana Tumbo with Clift Stream second and Inglector third in 2 10 1-5. Fifth race steeplechase about 2 1/2 miles led by The Prophet with Gun Cotton second and Buck Thorn third in 5:15. Sixth race 5 1/2 furlongs saw Royal Message win with Americus second and Honey Bee third in 1 08 5. Seventh race selling 1 1/2 mile won by Naughty Lad with Cuttyhunk second and Stairs third in 3:10.
At West Point the twentieth annual Army Athletic Council field meet saw four academy records broken. Hooker 1915 set a new shot put mark, Woodruff 1915 reclaimed the hammer throw record, Hodgson 1915 dominated in high and broad jumps, and the class of 1914 won the meet with 158 points.
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