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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1900
Page
5
Ed Scott pitched the grand ball with effort but his teammates faltered, leaving the team short in the decisive clash. The loss underscores the lack of supporting runs and field support for the standout pitcher.
Wordy report notes Irwin belted a tying homer for the Reds amid a poor pitching display by Wood. In yesterday's results Brooklyn beat Cincinnati 5 to 4 while New York defeated Chicago 4 to 0 and Philadelphia topped St Louis 6 to 5 with Boston 3 to 1 over Pittsburgh. The standings section follows.
The Reds debut of the season in Brooklyn ended in a 6 4 loss as errors of omission doomed Cincinnati. Scott pitched well behind a Boston-like Brooklyns defense. Irwin homered in the ninth and Jennings delivered the winning RBI as Brooklyn pulled away with a late rally. Continuous misplays by Cincinnati, notably Wood at second, Daly, and Crawford in the field, allowed Brooklyn to seize control from an even start.
New York reports say Manager Allen expressed frustration after the Reds were defeated by the Brooklyns. He criticized his team's effort and praised Boott for pitching, noting the need for consistent baseball in a game Hanlon's men play.
Eighth day of Latonia Jockey Club Spring Meeting with races across seven events. Winners include Laundress in the first and Longflo in the fourth with strong stretches by Emma C L and Virginia T noted in the field. Six races feature detailed odds and placements with Strathlight dominating the final event while Spring and Peter Duryea show solid bids.
The Cincinnati Reds face internal friction as players lash at others for “dopey ball” while rumors surface of talks with Brooklyn about Shreckard. Allen denies deals, Geler stays on, and Kahoe’s catching slim chances prompt Smith to be considered. McGraw Powell and Young miss games with injuries as Tebeau aims for a high finish. The Reds plan two St Louis series, swap players, and test Smith’s value against Hanlon.
Dave Orr, once feared at the bat, is back in action after nearly recovering from a 1899 paralytic stroke caused by a pitched ball. Captain Corcoran left for New Haven, plans to return to New York at noon tomorrow, while he checks the twins before heading West.
Sullivan hit a seventh innings homer over the left field fence to drive in Freeman after a walk. Dineen struggled for Pittsburg while Williams and Beaumont featured for Boston in a tight contest. Final score showed Boston 1 Pittsburgh 0 in official box line. Sullivan credited with the game winning hit.
Kansas City June 12 LaChance belted a bases loaded homer in the eighth to give Cleveland a 6 to 4 win over Manning's squad. Earlier LaChance also doubled and drove in two, while Gear relieved Carsey and held the Indians scoreless until the eighth. Attendance 300.
The New Yorks lost 2–0 to Chicago after early errors and a late rally. Callahan, Davis, and three singles spurred two sixth inning runs. Chicago failed to capitalize on chances with baserunning and a disputed double play. Carrick pitched for New York, Callahan closed for Chicago. Attendance was 2,100.
Philadelphia defeated St Louis 9 to 4 as Jones held the visitors scoreless until the seventh when Philadelphia erupted with five runs. A late rally by St Louis fell short as Philadelphia’s hitting in the seventh sealed the win before about 3,500 fans.
Rettger shut down Indianapolis with four hits as Milwaukee tops the Hoosiers 6 0 in Milwaukee. Kellum struggled in fourth and fifth as costly errors by Powers Kellum and Barnes aided the winners. Milwaukee 6 Indianapolis 2. Attendance 1,400.
Buffalo defeated Minneapolis 4 to 0 in a pitching duel. Parker pitched well for Minneapolis and Baker for Buffalo, each allowing four hits. Errors by Minneapolis early fueled Buffalo's two runs in the first inning. the rest of the game featured tight defense and few scoring chances.
In Sidney Ohio the Springfield Club rallied to beat Sidney Rede 12 to 9 after a chaotic ninth inning pitched by Taylor. Sears, Taylor and Fligght pitched for Sidney while Rapp and Sulkins worked for Springfield. Pot ter tripled for a key hit as the game ended with 400 in attendance.
Ed Scott pitched splendidly for the Reds but poor support and baserunning errors cost a loss to the Champions. Wood’s poor second-base throws and coaching mistakes in the ninth sealed defeat. Tebeaul’s three errors and injuries to Wallace and McGraw cripple the St. Louis infield. The Reds show improving play and optimism for the season amid a fierce league race.
The piece lauds Mercer as a top pitcher returning to form after playing other positions poorly. It notes Davis’s absence hurt, cites past work with Washington, and praises Mercer’s varied pitching, fielding, and hitting. It suggests Reds lack stellar infielders and could use Crawford-like talent to improve.
E. E. Hill president of the defunct Indiana Baseball League seeks to revive the circuit. Four of six former towns remain with teams ready to form a new six club league, while two others with independent clubs may join. Hill will keep Kokomo intact during reorganization efforts.
Almost all of the Anderson Indiana State Baseball League squad signed elsewhere after Sunday collapse. Manager Cal Williams and catcher Thomas move to Newcastle or Youngstown. Gorton joins Peoria, Nill goes to New York State League, Busse to Canadian League, King Ryan Whiteman Iris to Pia, Harlow to Milwaukee trials.
Special Despatch reports Milwaukee manager Connie Mack filed a claim with President Johnson for Second Baseman Joe Quinn of the St. Louis Club and is willing to pay a good price for his release.
Columbia base ball manager denies Olympia Club charges of robbed and mistreated play at the Columbia Ball Park. He criticizes Olympia players for vulgar abuse of umpires and vows not to field against them again on neutral ground. Other notes include local club schedules and upcoming games with Emeralds, Covingtons, and Addyston teams.
In New York on June 12 at Morris County Golf Club Convent Station Miss Beatrix Hoyt won 2 up against Mrs W J Berg in the first round of the women's metropolitan championship over eighteen holes with Hoyt 47 38 and Berg 48 43 The day featured fine conditions and other results included Miss Maud K Wetmore defeating Miss Kip 103 to 105 and Ruth Underhill beating Miss Louise Maxwell 9 7 The second round pairings were announced with Hoyt facing Miss Fargo and Wetmore meeting Miss Genevieve Hecker
Latonia drew a gay crowd as the Harold Stakes and other races unfolded under fine weather. June Gayle led a five-horse Harold field and won by six lengths while Orris and Sim W supplied upsets. The Star of Bethlehem faltered after a disputed ride, and Strathlight narrowly prevailed over Peter Duryea in a tense finish.
Charley Hughes, Chicago visitor, inspected J D Smith’s King Lief colt at Latonia and discussed buying him for owner Charles Head Smith if price allowed. Smith scratched June Gayle from Harold Stakes to reduce risk, with King Lief reportedly valued at about 10000 dollars. Jake Holtman to start at Newport next week. Excellency Tom Mebowel sold to Smith has broken down.
The Harlem management offered a strong program with W L Oliver of New York winning the Proviso Stakes with Manga and the following race with All Gold, while Emigre briefly led but faded. Albert Simon cashed big on Regea, maidens raced spiritedly, and only two favorites won. the gelding Rolls barred for inconsistent running.
In the Fair Grounds card at St Louis Morse rode Isobel but Joe Frey aboard Schorr lers prevailed in a tight finish in the second race. Isobel challenged hard to the head of the stretch before Schorr lers pulled ahead and won.
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