West Did Poorly Louis and Better Than Chicago in the East
Louis lagged in the East while Chicago faced tougher competition, with Better Than Chicago outrunning rivals. Local coverage notes the uneven performance of teams in the region.
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1900
Page
5
Louis lagged in the East while Chicago faced tougher competition, with Better Than Chicago outrunning rivals. Local coverage notes the uneven performance of teams in the region.
Brooklyn topped Boston 4 to 2 in a hard fought game as Allen’s team prepared to play in St. Louis. Yesterday’s results also showed Philadelphia 3 New York 2 and Brooklyn 4 Boston 2.
The Reds fared no worse in the East than St. Louis and finished with a worse showing than Pittsburg, Chicago, and the West trip. Allen's squad won four games as Western clubs endured one of the league’s poorest road tours, dampening pennant hopes westward. The piece critiques St. Louis, Chicago pitchers, and notes Irwin Beckley Crawford Barrett as bright spots amid overall decline.
The Oaks at Latonia is a premier feature race dating back to 1883 with famed winners such as Rena B Ida Pickwick Souffle Orinda Lou Bramble Sardonic and May Hempstead. The current field promises a contest worthy of the Oaks with top class West Coast fillies set to compete for the rich prize.
Philadelphia wins a tight game at home as Mercer and Fraser shine on the mound. Final score notes a scoreline with earned runs, bases, and fielding details, highlighting key hits by Douglass and Selbach and strong defense from both teams.
Timely hitting and solid fielding carry Brooklyn to a 4 2 win over Boston. Keeler, Cross and Daly provided key hits including a homer by Cross in the sixth and a later run by Daly. Kennedy hurled well for Brooklyn while Pittenger struggled for Boston.
The locals scored the winning run in the eighth on a double and a single. Attendance 2000. Umpire Sheridan. Time of game two hours. Minneapolis 6 Cleveland 4. Fouls and misc stats follow with players like Pickering Jacklitsch Wilmot Lally and Hart.
Kansas City took the lead in the sixth before Patten was knocked from the box as Schaefer erred. Gear worked three fine innings but Detroit’s Sievers held firm over eight, aside from a first inning hiccup. Final score Detroit 8 Kansas City 5 with strong relief and steady hitting from Holmes Dillon and Ryan. Attendance notched in the box score.
Avondale hosts Madisonville as leaders seek to extend a winning streak. Norwood clashes with Westwood, Milford meets Procter & Gamble at Ivorydale, and Gyms duel Stamina. George Poor starts for Madisonville. Bass and Wilson headline Avondale pitching.
Tomorrow at Inn Park the Muldoons challenge the Superbas in a highly anticipated contest with free admission for ladies. Colts juniors seek a match under 13 as G Lammers and teammates prep for 3 pm kickoff. Other games include Redbirds vs Pigebirds and Astoriase vs Waverlys at Glennata Ky and Fairmount Fishing Club. Covington-Addyston game draws amateur interest after recent top-notch showings.
Sidney witnesses Adla University ball team win 1 0 as Potter left fielder Sid ney makes an error in the closing moments. Attendance 600. In Ann Arbor Cornell defeats Michigan University 8 to 1 at Regent's Field.
The interscholastic baseball schedule will not be completed this year due to rain postponements and school releases. Standings show Franklin four and one, Woodward two and one, Hughes three and two, St Xavier one and three. St Xavier forfeited two games to Hughes over Turner at short, leading to further forfeits after Baxter refused to play Hughes.
The first annual Grand American Handicap tournament at Interstate Park concluded with Aaron Worthington of Cleveland winning the consolation handicap. He fired 93 of 200 targets from the sixteen yard mark. Dayton's R O Herkes, yesterday's Grand American winner, was scratch today at the twenty-three yard mark, while J S Fanning and J A Elliott, yesterday's back mark men, benefited from a one yard advance. Yard distances proved decisive as Herkes made 81, Fanning 84, and Elliott 83.
Chicago defeats Indianapolis 3 by 0 in a perfect game marked by Isbell’s strong fielding. Attendance 3,200 as Chicago maintains pace in the American League standings with Fisher and Barnes on the mound.
Buffalo wins an eleven inning game in Milwaukee by key hits in the fourth eighth and last innings. Amoles shuts Milwaukee after the fifth as Conroy injures a finger in practice. Reidy and Amole split mound duties with Buffalo loading the late scoring. Attendance about 1,200.
Rival managers Dugan of the Columbias and Anderson of the Olympias clash as talks stall over alleged dirty play. An arbitration style meeting is proposed with a $5 invitation to settle grievances from last Sunday at the Columbia grounds.
In Minneapolis on June 16 Cleveland lost to the Millers after a tight game from start to finish. Harvey and Hart pitched, with Hart issuing nine walks to first and both teams tallying five hits each. The contest stayed close through nine innings.
W C Matthews of Montgomery Alabama was chosen captain of the Phillips Andover Academy baseball team. The 22 year old shortstop is praised as the best all around player and also serves as the football end rush. He is popular among students and townspeople.
The American Horse Exchange at Sheepshead Bay reported a dramatic day with many yearlings and foals selling for $5000 and up. Buyers included A H Morris, John Madden, F R Hitchcock, and Captain S Brown, as prices reached into the thousands for multiple c by Hanover offspring and other top Thoroughbreds.
The Reiffs dominant in Ascot week with seventeen wins in twenty eight races including the Royal Hunt Cup and Ascot Gold Cup. Johnny Reiff, thirteen, wins the Hunt Cup by a head over Jockey Gannon and inspires talk of future terms with English owners. Sloan adds plans for a six week continental holiday after a strong season.
Engineers are urged to consult the Commercial Tribune issue slated for Sunday. The notice highlights upcoming features and announcements of interest to industry professionals.
Latonia races saw outsiders win repeatedly as bookmakers celebrate, with 9-to-1 shot taking the final race. My Butterfly and Rubel lead opening events, while The Geezer secures another purse after changing hands. Dry fast track ahead of today’s Gentlemen's Cup and Oaks card.
Latonia hosts a strong card with two feature races including the Latonia Oaks for three year old fillies contested at one and a quarter miles. Nettie Regent favoured on weight, with May Ella Anna In Anthracite and Unsightly promising a close race. The Gentlemen's Race at one mile features amateur riders and a silver trophy. Other entries include Winter Dissolute Banished Charlie O Brien Clay Pointer Carl C and Salvarse. Racing notes mention Rifle lame, Newport meets extended rumor denied, and travel plans for Woodford Buckner staff to Washington Park.
New York June 15 The Suburban Handicap at Cogeb I land track is forecast to be a standout event with a strong field led by Ethelbert Jean Beraud Imp Kinley Mack and Petruchio among others. Track conditions look favorable and a fast time seems likely if no more rain falls.
In St Louis racing today second choices and long shots dominated the card. Queen Esher lingered at 8 to 5 while Loving Cup surged to 4 to 1 and won by a length and a half over Maydine with Queen Esher two lengths back. Orleans upset at 50 to 1, Judge Otero led a Derby-like upset in the first race, and Muskalonge captured the finale by a neck as Van Duzen steered Myth to the rail on the final stretch.
Special despatch notes a crowded Chicago track day with a dry but not fast surface. Admetus defeats Delight by a short head while Lord Chesterfield and another steeplechase entry stumble. crowds cheer the dramatic finish and multiple driving finishes mark a day of racing at Harlem.
At Ft. Erie track Buffalo June 16 Zoraster the favorites odds on was nosed out by outsider Chopin. Three favorites won on the day with fine weather and fast track. First race Miss Soak won with Nimrod and Brucecene Ralston among notable runners. Second race for two year olds saw Formalis lead Joly Peter and Sidelight cross notable. Third race Chopin beat Zoraster in a one mile handicap with Captive close. Fourth race Lotmarin topped Gold Tack and Handicapper among others. Fifth race Glad Hand led late with Lady of the Wee also among finishers.
Results list winners across six races led by Ed Winship in pace heats with times around 2:24 and 2:21. Duchess and Yarum sweep pacing and trotting segments with times near 2:15 and 2:19. Other winners include Cousin Letty in seven furlongs and Mid love in four and a half furlongs with scores and runner details.
In Paris on June 15 the sixteenth round of the international chess tournament saw Marshall defeat Mieses, Janowski beat Didier, Schlechter over Mason, Tschigorin defeat Sterling, Pillsbury victorious, Showalter defeat Rosen, Burn best Mortimer, and Marey defeat Mare. Showalter has completed all his games and the final round is set for Monday.
Springfield Colorado June 15 George Grant of Cincinnati and Jimmie Watts of Louisville fought fourteen rounds before the Senate Athletic Club Watts’ seconds threw in the sponge The bout was poor and the crowd reaction tepid
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