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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1916
Page
6
Special Dispatch reports Brooklyn on June 7 awaiting clear weather for a postponed Reds-Dodgers doubleheader. Key players Herzog Schultz Cheney and McCarty feature in lineup notes as injuries and ailments affect both clubs.
Sixty four ladies tee off after heavy rains as sixteen high scorers compete in the first round. Kittridge defeats Groesbeck 4 up with 2 to play while Iglauer bests Hill 8 up 7 to go and Geilfus edges Powell in 19 holes. Letts and Banning advance by default and the second round pairs include Kittridge Schmuck Iglauer Letts Gailius Banning Elliott Schell.
Louisville beat Indianapolis 9 to 4 in a midweek baseball clash, driving within one game of first place. Aldridge allowed six hits and four runs in three innings while Middleton, Willis, and Dawson shared pitching duties for Louisville.
In Baltimore rain caused delays to the Baltimore-Newark and Toronto-Rochester games. Toronto and Richmond reports list EB Providence, with St Patteries Peters and Blackburn teaming with Rhoades Reynolds. Montreal and Buffalo matches show batteries Anderson Haley and Goodbred Wells, with scattered score details and rosters.
Hall held the Braves to four hits but costly walks and passes allowed Boston to win 3 to 2 over St. Louis. Ragan held St Louis to limited offense until the eighth inning when three singles and a walk produced two runs.
Next Sunday Redland Field hosts Urichos versus Original Ibolds, city champs of 1915, both now in the Interstate Semiprofessional Association. Across the river Ludlow White Sox face Branch Hill, following a Brookville win last week, with Ludlow citizens planning a reception for the home fans. Preliminaries by Banner Bays and Streetmans at Redland Field start at 1 15 p.m.
All-Collegiants, about two hundred supporters, travel to Covington for a high profile Sunday clash. The fast team faces Covington in form with C McAmis or Cushing and A McAmis catching the battery. Covington’s pitchers Valentine or Rahn stand ready with Derchemin behind the plate. Preliminary action starts at 1 PM and fans are urged to use Covington cars from Fountain Square.
The excerpt lists standings across National American League and American Association clubs with win loss records and percentages for teams such as Brooklyn Cleveland New York Philadelphia Washington Boston Detroit Cincinnati Chicago Pittsburgh St Louis Philadelphia Indianapolis Columbus Louisville Toledo Kansas City St Paul Minneapolis Milwaukee and others. It reflects early 20th century league organization and team alignments with partial numeric records.
Johnsons single in the twelfth drove Sisler home from second as St. Louis defeated New York 8 to 5 in the opener. New York led 4-0 in the seventh, St. Louis tied it in the ninth, and Shotton and Marsans featured strong defense.
National League results show Brooklyn and Cincinnati delayed by rain while Boston defeated St Louis 8 to 2 and Pittsburgh faced New York in rain. Chicago met Philadelphia in rain. American League games ended 6 to 6 after 12 innings with St Louis and New York. Detroit and Boston were rained out, Philadelphia and Chicago also affected, Washington and Cleveland postponed by rain.
Kansas City and Minneapolis played to a 6 all tie while Louisville defeated Indianapolis 9 to 4. St Paul Milwaukee match was rained out and Columbus Toledo faced wet ground conditions.
Cincinnati visits Brooklyn and New York hosts St. Louis in a packed American Association card. Games take place across major markets including Chicago Philadelphia Boston Detroit Cleveland and more with Columbus Toledo Indianapolis Louisville St Paul Milwaukee Minneapolis Kansas City on slate.
The big baseball clash occurs Sunday at Enterprise Park as the Cuvier Browns meet the All Italians. Brown and Cuvier push for a top show with a brass band, Britton and Lewis behind the plate, Con Yao and Tedesco on the other side. Clark Colerain and College Hill cars will shuttle fans. game starts at 3 o clock with Jordan as umpire.
The morning game on Decoration Day was a scheduled contest. The afternoon game cannot count as the first game in the bet, although it was the only game played.
Cuban Stars defeated Indianapolis A B C 8 2 at Redland Field in a pitchers duel. Pedros o doubled in the seventh to drive in a run. Dismukes pitched for the A B C. Junco started for the Cubans. both teams featured strong defense and two fast doubles. The clubs meet again for a pair of games Friday and Saturday.
Newport Kentucky native George Linne returns to the city to join the world champion White Autos of Cleveland in a two game set against Norwood on Saturday and Sunday. Linne, a right-handed pitcher with minor league experience, will face Eddie Tiemeyer’s team Saturday while Tommy Atkins, a left-hander who won the Autos title, pitches Sunday against Jim Black. The Autos arrive with eight wins and no losses, aided by seven players hitting .300 or better, challenging the locals to steady defense this weekend.
The Hawaiian branch of the Amateur Athletic Union invites Teda Cann and Herbert Vollmer of the New York Athletic Club Perry McGillivray of the Illinois A C Chicago and Lady Langer of the Los Angeles A C to compete in Honolulu late next month. Hawaiian officials have funded the trip by voluntary subscription.
Wayne B. Wright of Ceredo West Virginia was today elected captain of the 1917 baseball team at Ohio State University in Columbus Ohio.
The heavyweight champion, upbeat about Cincinnati, says boxing remains his core, despite circus tours and life on the road. He mentions sparring partner Harry Wuest and lists rivals Fulton Moran Coffey Dillon, predicting a long spell of circus work before a real bout.
In Kansas City on June 7 Minneapolis edged Kansas City 56 to 6 as Min negrolis tied the score in the ninth before a late rally. Phelan delivered the winning hit after Gilbert and Hargrave were walked and passed, with Lewis driving in the final run.
Local clubs announce Sunday matchups across towns in Ohio and Cincinnati area. Ripley Pathfinders face strong Ripley club with Spag Fields on the mound and Baker or Wilkins catching. Pellevue Grays tackle Owensville. Pethley Juniors play Hude pohle at Inwood Park. Sacred Heart seeks a catcher. Dayton Casinos travel to Mason with Smith on the hill. Hamilton Krebs meet Oakley. Dutch Kindemann seeks call. notable players listed for Turkey Ridge Blues showdown at East End. Progress Lithographing to face American Tool Works at League Park on June 10. Austin Ideals without a game. ground preference noted.
Police chief Joe Pedrall and Inspector Kane lead a civic event at Rinweed Park on Monday afternoon. Mayor Claed and Hill Bartley, who lost at Norwood last Monday, will greet the youths at opening remarks and a staged display by the officers.
Results from eight races show Captain B. winning the first with Britannia second and Isabelle H. third in a 4 furlong maiden. Amalgamator led the second race over Sea Gull and Lynette in 5 furlongs. Scarmousch won the third at 5 furlongs in selling. Rupica led the 2 mile steeplechase with Jack Winston second and Lyle Payton third. Rancher won the 1 mile race with Commonda second and King Neptune third. Bobby Boyer topped the 1 1/2 mile claiming, Nannie McDee second, Prince Philisthorpe third. Fenrock captured the 7 furlongs with Lady Mexican second and Lady London third. Purses totaled up to $600 in several events, with $2 and $3 mutuels paid across results.
Thorough listing of first through seventh races at Douglas Park featuring two year olds maidens, three year olds and up in selling and claiming events. Notable results include Perseus defeating Money, Panhandle taking second, Green Jones winning despite a heavy field, and Gipsy George securing payoffs in the fourth race. Purses and mutuels listed with exact odds and times for each event.
Race details list running order and odds for a sequence of events: Shot led with 11 to 2 odds and Mirga followed to second, Old Drury took third. Time around 1:02. Other races include six furlongs and five furlongs straight with Arma ment and Ballad among top finishers. Multiple horses and jockeys named with varying payouts and times.
Orville House former Ohio State baseman has agreed to a contract to play first base for Grand Rapids in the Central League. He comes from Cenoa and will report immediately after graduating as a veterinarian at Gale State Tuesday.
Race card shows purses from 500 to 1500 with six furlongs for three year olds and up, including a Conneaught Cup and steeplechase. Entries list horses with weights and owners. weather clear, track good, several Canadian entries noted.
The Cincinnati Retail Grocers Association hosts a sanctioned marathon today under A A U. entries include Paul Wagner Herbert Kattenacker George Chunard Jr East Night High School Oliver Vale Don BR Jenkins Y M C A Cincinnati Gym John McNamara. Race starts 5 p m at Government Square ends at Chester Park with three helper cars and bronze medals for all finishers.
The card lists seven races with multiple horse names in each race. Best bets are Ida Claire and Kewesga, with detailed entries including Yankee Nations True as Steel School Boy and Flying Fairy Fenmouse Ce landria among others. Other names include Viva n S Cadillac Gratitude Valerie West Uncle Bryn Thorncliffe entry Indian Arrow Cu Bon Mor peth Kenessa Runes Back Bay Ask Ma G M Miller Luther Paymaster Gypsy Blair Greetings.
First Race Hester Smith Innocent Inez Trusty win. Second Race Thanksgiving Colonel McNab Jerry. Third Race Poloma Big Smoke Ellison. Fourth Race Brynlima h Hodga Embroidery. Fifth Race Fan G Sweet Helen Fashion erl. Sixth Race Flitaway Charles Francis World's Wonder. Bet Fan G Kleburne Transit Goldcrest a Bet Fan G.
Syracuse and Cornell freshmen join twelve eights from Cornell, Columbia, Pennsylvania and Syracuse on the Hudson for the June 17 intercollegiate regatta. Most crews rowed in rain, with Pennsylvania varsity and junior eights resting.
Chicago June 7 rain ruins all elimination trials for the second annual automobile derby. Entrants must run trials tomorrow as Friday is set aside to prepare the course for Saturday's race.
Ohio politics in Columbus centers on a six-candidate GOP field for Supreme Court seats as D. D. Woodmansee of Cincinnati formally files for the U S Senate nomination. Abram W. Agier leads the ballot, with Arnold second and McDonald of Dayton last, while Summers Joyce and others seek the high court seats.
A. W. Agier of Canton seeks Lieutenant Governor while James Joyce of Cambridge and A. N. Summers of Springfield run for Supreme Judge Summers is a former member of the Supreme bench and announced today at the Secretary of State's office in Columbus on June 7.
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