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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1908
Page
6
In a Kiot league game between Wiedemanns and Shamrocks, tempers flared in the seventh inning over a ruled run. Wiedemanns left the field claiming umpire McGinnis allowed the score. the game ended as a forfeit with Shamrocks winning amid a large crowd despite cold weather.
In American League play Boston defeated St Louis 10 to 4 while Chicago beat New York 5 to 4 and Philadelphia edged Detroit 5 to 3.
Cincinnati at New York. Chicago at Philadelphia. St. Louis at Brooklyn. Pittsburg at Boston.
The schedule lists New York versus Chicago Philadelphia against Detroit Washington facing Cleveland and Boston playing St Louis with other fixtures noted in the card.
Chicago wins again by a 5 to 4 score over New York in a tense game. Anderson drove in three runs while Chicago pitchers stymied the visitors. The contest featured hits and smart glove work with notable performances from Atz and Ball and a pitching duel between Smith Lake and Manuel.
Boston defeated St. Louis 10 to 4 as Pelty struggled in seven innings and Bailey finished. Key hits included Williams, Stephens, Wagner, and Lord with two-base hits. St. Louis left seven on base and miscued in seventh inning with four runs for Boston.
Smith hit a left field homer the first in two years driving in two runs and giving the visitors an eight game win streak. Detroits offense produced Cobb Murphy and others while Philadelphia pitchers Killian Mullin Vickers kept the score close before Detroit folded late.
Minneapolis won the closing game of the series against Toledo 4 to 3 on June 14 at TOLDPDO. The win caps a tight contest with late innings deciding the outcome.
Louisville wins in the ninth as Quinlan delivers a single past a passed ball and an error by Cross. Swann pitched well, Puttmann exited early, and Adams held KC to limited scoring. Stated totals show Louisville 6 runs, Kansas City 5, in a tense late game.
Durham pitched both games against Milwaukee today, winning 5 0 and 1 0 in Milwaukee. Williams stole second and third on a single by him which set up the first score, then Curtis threw the error to permit the run. Schneiberg allowed many hits in the opener.
In a tight nine inning affair Milwaukee falls to Indianapolis 6 4. Robinson ignited the offense with a two base hit while Clarke doubled and tripled driving in runs. Durham and Schneiberg matched strong pitching as Williams and Coulter produced key steals and hits for the Brewers.
Columbus bunched three runs in the second inning with Friel, Noonan, and others contributing. Geyer's wild pitch broke a potential shutout in the top of the ninth as St. Paul showed solid defense by Geiger but Columbus prevailed 4 to 1 at Columbus.
Zanesville routs Evansville 7 to 1 in Evansville Indiana. Covington and Cunning ham pitched for Evansville with Connolly and Schriver behind Zanesville. The game featured a decisive seven run burst by Zanesville as Evansville managed a single run.
Dayton defeated Grand Rapids 8 to 0 as Sterzer struggled before Warner relieved him. Hohns and Richardson for Dayton and Sterzer and Bailey for Grand Rapids pitched. Dayton tallied runs in most innings while Grand Rapids managed four hits and no runs.
Ft Wayne defeats South Bend 6 to 3 as Alberts takes a hard hit and the home team collects fourteen singles. Clark and Hammond batteries paired with Tie man and Alberts. Game noted from Ft Wayne Indiana on June 14 with final score 6 to 3.
Terre Haute won 4 to 1 over Wheeling in a fast game. Jaeger Fletcher and Spahr scored for Terre Haute while Drohan and Williams contributed on defense and assists.
The Bricklayers defeated the Cigar Makers 7 to 2 at Avenue grounds in an engaging game. Bricklayers tallied 21 hits and 6 errors while the Cigar Makers had 24 hits and 8 errors in a wide scoring contest.
Two-base hits by Brier and Prigge power Cigar Workers to a 6 8 win over Bricklayers. La Cally and Prigge tally nine and ten strikeouts respectively. Berning catches, passes balls noted. time listed as 1 3 5. Umpire Fleig officiates.
The Engineers and Steamfitters fought to a 5-5 draw in a ten- inning game marked by tight pitching and steady defense. Both sides produced key hits but failed to break the deadlock, leaving the teams tied at the end of regulation.
The Latonia spring meeting shows a larger crowd and improved finances in week two. Two stakes remain on this week’s card the Harold Stakes for two year olds at five furlongs and the Brewers Exchange Handicap at six furlongs.
In a tight matchup, Engine team faces Steamfitters with Sparry in the first inning and Reis pitching. Final notes show batted for T Reis, Smaltz two base hit, double play between Colina and Smaltz, and McCright dominant on the mound with 5 strikeouts. Game halted by time limit on the field.
In a ninth inning finish yesterday at Manhattan Park the Woodworkers defeated the Horseshoers 14 to 12. The comeback featured late scoring bursts and strong relief pitching to seal the win.
Two-base hits by Orr Kuhl Jr Eckert. Three-base hits by Wilke Steinke. Home run by Tensi. Horseshoers left on bases 6 Woodworkers 10. Hornburger struck out 12 Steinke 6 Herald 1. Hornburger 4, Steinke 1, hearing hit by pitch. Time 2 20. Umpire Smith.
The Latonia meet attracts a big field for the six furlong and one and sixteenth mile races with a likely track record. Mutuels grow popular as wagering volume climbs, though cashing tickets is slower than with books. Jockeys show limited standout talent, while Will Fizer leads owners in winnings and Powers and Martin head the riding chart.
Leist's Specials beat the Riversides 11 to 7 in front of about 800 fans. C Buerk starred with both bat and glove as the one arm outfielder impressed the crowd with his play. Game highlights included two base hits by Liggert and multiple errors in Riverside's lineup.
Middletown defeated Miamisburg 5 to 2 in an exciting league game as Heisman shut down the Purgers when needed. About 1300 fans braved threatening weather to watch. Next Sunday Middletown faces the Shamrocks.
Middletown wins 4 to 2 as Powers and Stetcher lead with two base hits apiece. Heisman fans five, Stetcher eight as Shomer and Hanna form a double play combo. Umpire Stenso calls the game at 1:40.
The Chester Navies of Cincinnati traveled to Indianapolis to play the Atkins club and suffered a hard fought 3 to 0 loss in a game hailed as one of the city’s finest in recent days. The impression led to a second matchup scheduled for Monday, June 28 at Atkins Park. Manager Selby C. Folks coordinated the events and plans.
The Newport team defeated the Latonia Greys 5 to 2 at Latonia yesterday. Pitching by Timmie and sharp fielding led by Scheibly who had ten chances without an error and started a fast double play. Key hits included Scheibly, Bardo, Howe, and King with two-base shots and Haarvan's three-base hit.
The Cincinnati Suburbans defeated the Covington Leaders 6 to 1. Notable plays included two home runs by Curry and Duchmin, with Curry striking out 15 for Cincinnati and Fedders 6 for Covington.
Budde's Gorrillas edge Kruse's Hookers 3 to 0 in a pitching duel. Hellmer key batter and a double play combo Mook-Henn highlight the game. Sutton allowed 6, Hellmer 7 strikeouts. two errors noted, time 1:50 with umpire Freye.
The Covington Cardinals defeated the Riedlins 12 to 10 in a high scoring game. Key hitters include Reis and Rehm with three base hits apiece, and Rehm driving in multiple runs. Pitching saw Gottschalk and Amzen hold the opposition to ten runs as both teams produce several runs in a tight matchup.
A fragmented box score shows Cleves beating Cincinnati Tourists with a 33 12 27 17 2 totals line. Howard hit a three-base shot and a home run, while Houston and Cook pitched and struck out multiple batters in this uncertain historical tally.
Two-base hit by Hale and a three-base hit by Niehoff powered a Doyle Institute win. Double play turned by Doyle Institute. Pitchers Stricker and Speed handled 9 and 1 strikeouts respectively. Seerscocese notes timing at 1:55 with umpire Welch.
Erlanger defeated Cincinnatus 8 to 7 in a pitchers duel turned offense late. Key players include Shearer with a double and three-base hit, and Vetters contributing on offense. Bentler pitched for Erlanger with seven hits allowed. Kobald also worked in relief. Time was 1:50 with Kramer presiding as umpire.
The cold snap slowed not the play as All-Kentuckians and Covington Blues finished in one hour and twenty minutes at Wiedemann Park. C Johnson led the All-Kentuckians with two hits in three trips. Glenn dazzled at third base with notable plays.
Special Dispatch reports in Hamilton Ohio on June 24 that with the score 3 to 0 against them in the sixth inning a...
Favorable weather could boost a long week of racing tennis golf and auto racing. Key events include the Suburban Handicap at Sheepshead Bay and several championships in Philadelphia and St Louis with British open abroad and London horse show upcoming.
The Krebs rallied past the Dayton Shilohs this afternoon as Staley left the mound early. Eleven batters faced him, producing six hits and eight runs driven in by E Diehl with a three bagger to deep center. Krebs 12 Shilohs 14 in a high scoring exhibition with multiple players factoring in the run total.
CRM used the siccount 011000232 026 Kriegwal hit by batted ball. Two-base Hits Willgings Watters. Double Play Buck Schlemmer and Kriegwal. Struck Out By Willgings 6 by Walter 12. Umpire J. Christopher.
Covington batsmen overpower Anheuser-Busch 9 to 3 as Irwin earns his first Covington win on the mound. McBrair shines at second, Dickins leads with two hits, and Baman belts a three-base shot. Covington to play Harrison (O.) at Covington Park next Sunday.
Harding fanned twelve and Coast wins as Fairmounts suffer from costly base running errors. Coast 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 runs? No. The box lists Coast victory with strong pitching by Harding and Weis for Fairmounts.
W. K. Vanderbilt's bay Northeast led by J. Childs wins the Grand Prix de Paris by a head over Sauge Pourpere in a race worth about $72,000. President Fallieres and a large European crowd witness the near classic closer of the Paris season.
In a tight contest at Rensselaer the ABHOAE grid team posted a 7 to 5 result over Griese. Key hits came from Morrison Pelling and Maiers while Griese and Richter combined for six strikeouts.
Peters Arms earned their ninth straight victory by beating Oakley 6 to 3. The team had only three hits but drew on walks and Rist’s hitting for six runs. Billiter pitched four solid innings, steadying the game as the lineup produced enough offense to seal the win.
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