Final Game With the Champions Ends in Reds Shutout
A final game against the champions leaves the Reds scoreless as the title race concludes. Key figures and exact scores are not provided in readable text.
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1900
Page
5
A final game against the champions leaves the Reds scoreless as the title race concludes. Key figures and exact scores are not provided in readable text.
Fleischmann and his brother deny any contemplation of buying the Cincinnati Club. Yesterday's scores show Brooklyn 3 Cincinnati 0 and Boston 7 Pittsburgh 0. Standings list Philadelphia atop with 28 wins and 15 losses, Brooklyn 26 16, Pittsburgh 24 9 - Cincinnati sits near the bottom with 16 wins and 26 losses.
The Reds fell to the Brooklyns in the third game of the series as Kahoe failed behind the plate with errant throws and Howell matched by Newton in a pitching duel. Corcoran and Daly produced base hits but Cincinnati could not muster sustained offense before darkness and rain ended play.
Cincinnati owner-manager talk of signing Brooklyn catcher Alex Smith as a remedy for weak catching. Manager Allen met with Hanlon and authorized transfer negotiations while the Reds head toward St Louis. Allen criticizes minor league players seen in Springfield for failing to think through chances.
Julius Fleischmann denies rumors of himself or brother Max buying the Cincinnati Baseball Club from John T. Brush. News notes say neither Fleischmann has considered purchase and that current owners Brush and Lloyd show no desire to sell. The piece also explains the upcoming skin diamond at League Park and other baseball chatter from Chicago and local observers.
Philadelphia defeated St Louis in the seventh, scoring five runs on three singles, three triples and a double. Dickson signed to play third base while Lajoie expected to join in three weeks. other box score details follow with key hits by Donlin McFarland Slagle Delehanty and Chiles among returns, game time two hours, attendance 3393.
Boston pitchers held Pittsburgh to six hits and no walks until the eighth inning. Hamilton and Collins led the offense with three singles each, Tenney added a timely triple, and Boston climbed to third place behind strong defense and timely hits. Waddell struck out Long twice and allowed two runs in the eighth as Pittsburgh pressed late.
Youngstown Ohio June 14 Judge Gillmer hears the case of Finn manager of the Youngstown Base Club indicted for playing ball on Sunday. Defense argues a prior fine excused the act, prosecution claims mayoral jurisdiction but court rules it legal. State alleges mayor police collusion, but defense testimony is strong. Trial wrap expected tomorrow.
Milwaukee report notes pitcher Wheeler who was released last week departed for Rome New York today to consider an offer to pitch for the Rome club manager Shannon of Buffalo offered a position but Wheeler chose Rome Dowling who injured his shoulder in practice may not pitch for a month as doctors have cast his shoulder Magnate Vanderbeck of the Detroit Club was seen in town in talks with baseball managers.
Boston June 14 Manager Fred Clarke plans to report to Pittsburg on Saturday, despite Dreyfuss's order to stay away until recovered. Clarke chafes at defeats and may ignore requests. O'Brien struggles in left field as Boston fans expect a pennant, with Dineen and Kennedy to pitch the opener.
The Chicago New York game was postponed due to wet grounds as rain caused concerns over field conditions. The teams will look to reschedule pending weather updates and facility availability.
Chicago hosts Indianapolis in a pitching duel as Katoll allows three baserunners in the first inning and shuts them down. Dammann has support issues. Shugart Padden and Hoy cited for strong play. Attendance 2,500. Box shows Chicago 28 at bats, 5 hits, 0 errors. Indianapolis 28 at bats, 4 hits, 2 errors.
Minneapolis Took the first game of the series from Cleveland 8 to 6 in a fast, steady exhibition. Lally starred in left field with three catches, while an error in the third inning helped Cleveland avoid a shutout. Bailey pitched for Minneapolis, Kern for Cleveland, with strong hitting and timely baserunning shaping the outcome. Attendance 1,000 at Sheridan umpire.
Kansas City tops Detroit 5 to 4 in a game decided by superior hitting and sloppy defense by Detroit. Lee worked well for KC, Wagner committed an eighth inning error limiting a potential shutout. Attendance about 2,000. Scoring details list Hemphill Wagner Shaw Dungan as heavy contributors for Kansas City. Miller pitched for Detroit with 3 walks.
Milwaukee wins a low effort contest against Buffalo as Hooker exits after three innings and errors aid scoring. Sparks pitched well for Milwaukee while Buffalo finally scores in the eighth and ninth innings.
The Commercial Tribune notes motormen gripmen and conductors should read Sunday June 24 issue for important information and items of interest on city street railway lines.
A Latonia race saw ten jockeys pull up after Start er Caldwell waved the recall flag but it was not dipped. George B. Cox won by a half length over Polly Bixby with Spring third as Opera Girl faded after Isaacs’ first ride. Queen a Day led two-year-old fillies to victory in a runaway by two lengths, while Geezer and Acushia led wire to wire in earlier races.
Jockeys halted when the flag issue sparked arguments. Starter Caldwell’s flag was ruled a legal start by Turf Congress rules, while Jockey Club rules differ. Secretary Ed Hopper announced five young men entered for the gentlemen's race with two more possible. Isaacs faced ridicule on Opera Girl before riding back to the post.
A day favorable to favorites led to heavy losses for bookies while players gain motivation for the rest of the week. The meet featured widespread upsets and a morale boost for top contenders.
Gibraltar owned by Mrs Grace Van Studdiford won the Nimrod Selling Stakes at Fair Grounds carrying 111 pounds in 1 14 and led Triaditta at a strong pace. The card also saw Small Jack and Louis Lemp win earlier races as track visitors George Considine and Senator Tim Sullivan enjoyed success.
In Chicago, Fly-by-Night won the Illinois Stakes at six furlongs, defeating a strong West field. The favorite showed clear superiority, finishing well ahead on a fast track as crowds enjoyed a day of racing and several other races featured notable performances.
The Brooklyn Derby at Gravesend drew 6 000 spectators as Petruchio owned by James R and F P Keene won the 1 1/2 mile race. David Garrick finished strong for second with Prince of Melbourne third as Kil marnock and Missionary trailed. the event equaled the track record for the current distance.
Buffalo June 14 Prince of India ridden by L Thompson won the opening event at Ft Erie in a day of keen finishes. The card featured scratches in the first race and a mix of favorites performing well. In the fifth race over a mile and an eighth Daily Report and Zanone were among outcomes with strong betting activity.
At Ascot today the Gold Cup, worth 1 000 sovereigns plus 3 000 sovereigns in specie, was won by Mr Jersey’s Merman ridden by Ted Sloan. Scintillant was second and The Grafter third in a six-horse field. Perth Sr. led earlier but faded to finish outside top two. The meeting also featured the New Stakes won by the Limosa colt Sloan rode, and the New Biennial Stakes won by Courlan with Sloan aboard.
Chicago June 14 reports from the Commercial Tribune note ongoing efforts to race Ezell's horses to satisfy the judgment against Kid Weller. Police watch for further developments in the case.
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