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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1900
Page
4
St Louis notes Joe Quinn signed and Noodles Hahn homered with two on base in yesterday’s baseball results. Cincinnati beat St Louis 9 to 8 while Chicago topped Pittsburgh 7 to 6 as New York defeated Philadelphia 6 to 5.
A June 16 baseball game at League Park drew about 2,000 as St Louis and Cincinnati split a long affair. Powell and Hahn pitched well for the Cardinals until Cincinnati rallied in the seventh and again in the ninth to tie, then Bears and Steinfeldt sparked a late Reds rally. Final score details show a dramatic extra inning, with Beckley and Crawford delivering key hits and the crowd moving to the Derby after a lengthy contest.
Cincinnati manager Bob Allen signed veteran second baseman Joe Quinn who was released by St. Louis. Quinn will join the Reds after a ten day notice expires on June 22 and will serve as a utility infielder as needed.
New York trailed 5 to 2 entering the ninth but mounted a comeback as Ken Davis and Doyle delivered timely hits and Van Haltren beat out an infield single. Orth uncorked a clutch cross plate hit for a key run, with Bowerman and Van Haltren driving in runs to win the game.
Van Haltren doubled and Smith tripled for New York while Carrick and Orth struck out five each. Dolan Flick and McFarland made sacrifices as New York left five on base and Philadelphia five. Final umpire Finalie. Time of game one hour fifty five minutes.
Boston fails in a poorly played game as Cross belts a left field homer to tie the score in the eighth inning. Brooklyn later tacks on the winning run as Daly draws a bases loaded walk and scores on McGuire's single.
In Pittsburg June 16 Chesebro held the hitters early as Chicago gained a five run lead. Killen was hit hard but Mertes Green and Ganzel made key plays in the field to keep Pittsburg from catching up. Final score Chicago 12 Pittsburg 4 with Chesebro pitching for Chicago and Tannehill for Pittsburg.
Kellum held Chicago hitless in a complete game shutout as Indianapolis blanked the Cubs 1-0. Denzer struggled behind weak support while Kellum’s pitching and a few timely plays carried the visitors past Chicago before a 9,000 attendance.
Kansas City won 4 to 3 over Detroit after eleven innings in a tense game on the home grounds. Farrell scored the deciding run on Wilsons steal to second as Detroit protested the plate decision and police escorted the umpire from the field. Farrell, Dillon and O Brien tripled for the visitors with key plays by Wilson, Harley, and Gray. Cronin pitched for Detroit and Gear for Kansas City with Cronin gaining the win. Attendance was recorded at 1.
Ehret pitched a strong game for Minneapolis as the Millers beat Cleveland 3–1 in the third game of the series. McKenna allowed nine hits and a late rally helped Cleveland, while Minneapolis capitalized on decisive hits and baserunning. Attendance reached about 3,500 at the park.
Milwaukee dispatch reports Rettger was invincible on the mound for the visiting team while Hallman stood out for the Buffalo Bisons. Fortsch was troubled by the hurler, with only two costly errors noted in the loss as the game unfolded.
Buffalo Club closes sale of pitcher Chummy Gray to Kansas City and acquires Kerwin from Scranton to join in Chicago. Jack Crooks to be released after Sunday's game. Atherton to replace Cooney and Schneider signs to cover shortstop. Check to play for independent Sioux Falls team. Stallings suspended ten days by American League president for obscene language on field.
Avondale beat Madisonville 8 to 4 in a well played game as Poor and Wilson pitched solidly. Ernie Diehl powered for Madisonville with key hits while Avon defense limited the club to eight runs. Norwood tops Westwood 4 to 3 at Norwood Park as Stacey fans ten and Perry allows nine hits. Procter & Gamble loses 9 to 6 to the Ifords. Gyms overpower Stamina 16 to 5 at East End grounds.
Today at Norwood Inn Park the Superbas face the Home Citys with Schrenk added to the pitching staff and Michel catching. Also scheduled are Dayton Greys vs Cincinnati Reserves, Covingtons vs Addyston, Auburn vs Glendale, plus Central YMCAs and other local teams in a busy day of amateur baseball with multiple local venues and trains to grounds.
Local gun club hosted the Peters Medal event spotlighting sharp shooting by competitors on the grounds. Top marks from several shooters highlighted a day of precise aim and competitive matches.
Walter W. Smith of the Kings County Wheelmen Brooklyn set two world amateur cycling records at Berkely Oval New York in a private trial. He paced a half mile flying start in 45 seconds and a mile in 1 29. These times beat the motor paced marks and previous flying start records set in Washington and San Jose in 1899.
Street railroad men will be interested in the Commercial Tribune of Sunday June 24. The item signals topics about street railways and related labor matters noted for workers and unions.
At Latonia, Anthracite a three year old filly owned by Tom W. Moore and trained by John Rodegap edged odds on Nettie Regent by a nose after a tight finish. Jockey Monk Overton rode with skill to secure the victory in the mile and a quarter race run in 2 09. May Ella was third, a nose ahead of Unsightly as four starters raced.
Seth Jacobs announced the Windsor meet opening July 21 will feature Jake Holtman and Dick Dwyer as starters on the Canadian course. Holtman was secured in LaTonia yesterday and Dwyer by wire from Chicago. The two will alternate in starting duties at Windsor.
Special Despatch reports a severe fall in the second race injuring four riders including Ruiz who may die. Microscope and Leando crashed, Glenoine and Martha Fox fell, with Ruiz concussed, Waldo sustaining a broken collarbone, Narvaez injured internally, and Ross lightly bruised. Garry Herrmann won the Youngster Stakes.
Lamp Globe won at a fair price while favorites and outsiders split the card at Buffalo. In race two Compass hit the rail injuring Hathersoll who suffered a leg fracture. The meet featured competitive sprints with notable runners such as Alfred Hargrave and Egyptian Prince among others.
Lexington report states James B. Ferguson owner of the Kingston stud will travel to Louisville for hospital treatment. A bullet removed years ago in San Francisco has left him weak, and he has never fully recovered from the operation.
A number of thoroughbred yearlings, owned by various parties, sold at the American Horse Exchange paddock at Sheepshead Bay. Notable top prices included a Farandole line chestnut colt for $2,800 and a Farondole filly for $2,800, with other cataloged offspring fetching $600 to $2,000 plus.
The Imperial wheel of 98 and 99 era is offered at 25 dollars by A J Conroy & Co. for a first class Imperial wheel made before 1900. A market shift to clear stock for 1900 chainless models lowers prices from 125 to 75 and even 100 dollar wheels to 25 dollars. The piece urges timely purchase as this deal may not recur.
Wilberforce University conferred upon Senator J B Foraker the degree of LL D at its recent commencement ceremony in Wilberforce Ohio. The honorary degree recognizes his public service and contributions to law and government.
Kinley Mack with McCue aboard captured the $10,000 Suburban Handicap at Sheepshead Bay by a length and a half over Ethelbert. Gulden and Imp followed, with a dramatic late stretch by Ethelbert under Maher. Large crowd, good track, final time for the last quarter 0:25-4-5.
In St Louis 25000 fans saw Sam Phillips son of St Florian and Reckon surge to victory in the St. Louis Derby. The $10000 race featured a fast track, crowded betting rings, and a decisive stretch drive as Phillips won by three lengths over Star Chamber with Florizar third.
Judge Joseph H. Lewis spoke in Owensboro on June 16 launching his bid for the Democratic nomination for Governor. He denounced the Goebel nomination law as bad and pledged a vigorous statewide canvass if nominated. Prominent ex Confederates attended as he criticized Governor Mount for not honoring a requisition for W S Taylor.
Booker T. Washington, en route to Cincinnati, advocates avoiding a separate party for colored people and urges focus on census data. He says progress hinges on what African Americans tell census enumerators rather than politicians.
In Bathurst Gambia Colony West Africa on June 16 a native rising killed two British Commissioners and six police at Sankanndi on the south bank of the Cambia River. The party went to settle a local administration issue when Mandingoes attacked. Cecil Sitwell, a murdered Commissioner, formerly served in the Windward Islands.
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