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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1908
Page
6
Cincinnati team outfields its opponents as McGinnity appears for a strong showing. The Giants sweep the doubleheader with decisive performances, while a standout player earns the iron man distinction.
National League and American League clubs shown with wins losses and percentages. Key teams include Chicago Pittsburgh Cleveland New York Detroit Cincinnati St Louis Boston Washington and others, with central circuit leaders Indianapolis Grand Rapids Dayton South Bend Evansville Zanesville and Terre Haute listed along with regional clubs and their records.
National League action features Cincinnati at Philadelphia Pittsburg at Brooklyn St Louis at Boston and Chicago at New York with four potential pennant implications and key divisional implications across venues.
New York Giants beat Cincinnati 2 to 1 in the opener with Mathews on the mound and Herzog strong in the field. McGinnity shut out Cincinnati 4 to 2 in the second game as the Giants complete a doubleheader sweep with solid outfield play by Shannon Seymour and Donlin and crucial infield errors by Cincinnati.
In a tight game, Cincinnati defeats New York 4-2. Key plays include Seymour sacrifice hit and Huggins Kane stealing bases. McGinnity earns the win with two hit batters, one strikeout, and 1:45 game time. Umpires Rigler and Johnstone.
Pittsburg defeats Boston in both games as Wagner and Wilson drive the offense. Morning game sees Boston fail to hit Liefield with men on, while Pittsburg capitalizes on hits and errors. Afternoon contest features Dahlen and Wagner homers and Leach two-base hit as Pittsburg wins 4 - 2.
Brooklyn bats chased Fromme in the second inning and Sallee in the same frame after five runs. Wilhelm pitched masterfully for Brooklyn as St Louis misfired, with Karger finishing strong. Two-base hits by Lewis and Bergen highlighted a 7-7 tie before Brooklyn pulled ahead 6-0 in the late streak.
Detroit broke through in the sixth on two walks and an error, Cobb’s single, and Jones’ triple to pull ahead 4-3. Davis doubled for Philadelphia, Jones Hartsel homered, and Schaefer’s relay double plays aided both sides. Time 1:25. Umpire Coughlin.
The text records a baseball game where Cleveland plays Washington. Cates and Hughes are involved in batting and pitching with Hinchman and J Clarke noted for sacrifice hits. Errors by Birmingham and Clarke are listed along with base running and double plays. Left on base totals show Cleveland five and Washington eight. Time noted as 1 31.
Graney pitched for Columbus in his first American Association game, allowing a late tie as Minneapolis tied with Buelow scoring on hits by Block and Quillen. O’Neill advanced to third but was left. Cantillon and Clarke were ejected.
Louisville wins the last game of the series over Milwaukee in the first inning scoring six runs. Hughes hits two solo home runs with two men aboard as Durham is replaced by Adams after a rough start. Adams shut down Milwaukee, allowing only two hits the rest of the game.
Ft. Wayne won the last game of the series 3 to 2 at home in Ft. Wayne Ind on June 17. Hammond and Clark partnered for Ft. Wayne while Lindsay and Kurke worked for South Bend.
Terre Haute beat Wheeling 5 to 0 as Daley doubled with the bases loaded and two out in the second inning. Marion and Drill combined on the mound for Terre Haute, Rogers and Spahr worked for Wheeling.
Evansville bunched three hits in the sixth for the game’s lone run. Final score Evansville 1 Zanesville 0. Batteries Wacker Knoll Watt Fisher.
New York beat Chicago 5 to 2 as Manuel held the visitors to two hits but errors and balls changed the game. Manning exited in the sixth after giving up five runs, while Blaine Club and visiting dignitaries watched.
Dayton defeated Grand Rapids 4 to 1 in Dayton Ohio to clinch the series on June 7. Yingling and Kjinfel prefaced Hingerman and Bailey for Dayton while Grand Rapids struggled with error and pitching.
Montgomery Montgomery defeated Atlanta 3 to 0. Little Rock blanked Memphis 6 to 3. New Orleans routed Mobile 5 to 0. Nashville overwhelmed Birmingham 6 to 0.
East Enders defeated Vine Street 18 to 12 in a Traction League game. Key players listed include Giordan, Henry, Fredricks, Chap man, Markland, Hassell, and Seigle with combined hits and errors noted. Pitching duties were split among Wilson, Herrell, Markland, and Seigle with multiple walks and a double play. Time of game was 2 hours and some minutes. Umpires were Nester and Sternberg.
Rhodora once the favorite for the Gold Cup at Ascot was badly beaten in the Biennial Stakes. White Eagle ridden by W. H. Walker won, with Reine Claude owned by Lord Hamilton second and Baton Lad owned by T. Pulley finishing third among seven starters.
Fine weather drew a large crowd as police monitored betting. Angelus, a 3 to 1 favorite, led from the first turn to win the Myrtle Stakes 11-16 mile by two lengths with Monfort second and Spooner third. Other races featured Durante and additional placements with multiple runners in each event.
Race day program lists selling races and handicaps for two year olds to older horses. Preceptor leads First Race with 112 pounds while Kemp Ridgley heads the Steeplechase with 155. Cast includes Castleton Stakes for fillies and maidens in remaining events with listed weights and entrants like Roseben Colloquy and Monocle.
The first U S Olympic team members Daniel the swimmer and Hugh H Baxter the ex champion pole vaulter depart New York for England aboard the Lusitania. Daniels plans early arrival for water acclimation and sprint trials while Baxter will base near London and commute daily to Shepherds Bush by car.
Ninety thousand clay pigeons will be released on Cedar Point's big white beach as the ninth National tournament opens. Indian Shooting Association members compete in a handicap free event, serving as a preliminary to the Grand American Handicap in Columbus next week. Amateurs and professionals totaling about eighty are registered at the Breakers, with notable shooter and writer A. W. Du Bray present from Cincinnati.
The Olympic Committee in London accepted American entries for the international rifle matches. General James A. Crain, head of the National Rifle Association of America, arranged for the entrants to meet in New York at 8 p.m. Friday and sail Saturday, after a cable reversed an earlier rejection on technical grounds.
Representatives of West Point and Annapolis academies and the University of Pennsylvania sign a three year football agreement. The games will be held at Franklin Field on the Saturday after Thanksgiving each year.
Latonia faces potential license revocation as Racing Commission plans meeting in Lexington to decide if bookmakers can resume at Latonia. Joseph L. Rhinock asserts Latonia will reopen. commission may order mutuels only or cut daily purses. Racing day featured Estradia’s six furlongs win in 1 13 with notable upsets and a crowded program.
Wiedemann Park hosts Fay & Egan versus Inverness Country Club after Fay & Egan’s 9 to 0 win last Saturday. Fleischmann debuts in the Queen City League facing Johnston at Manhattan Park. Bon Tons seek Sunday games with Elk Club Gas Co Metropolitan or Macon Athletic Club. Cincys meet Arcs at East Side grounds with Lou Wuelzer pitching for Bremer. Whittaker Paper travels to Madeira to face Madeira team with Joes and Adams as battery. Norwood Eagles vs Christ Church at Norwood Inn. Covington Cardinals manager Schroeder to call South 1092 Thursday 8:30 PM.
The page lists results from several races with horses names, jockeys, weights, and payouts. Notable entries include Time and One and One-Eighth Mile races featuring horses such as Skye Honest Lady Carol and Beau Brummel with associated winning odds and payoff details.
Jockey C Bass who rode for Barney Schreiber at Oakland last winter arrived at the track and will be a desirable addition to riding talent. Jockey Taylor was ill and three engagements for Jupiter Joe The Rebel and Frontenac were canceled with other riders substituted.
It was a chaotic day as none of the favorites won with extreme outsiders taking both the first and last races. Admonitor paid $70.60 and Beau Brummer $75.40 to win amid public surprise at Beau Brummer’s revival after a string of poor results.
Richard Reed, half-brother to the stand little filly by Marta Santa, defeated Anne McGee in the second race. Alary, dam of Richard Reed, was sold in foal by Corrigan to Milton Young. The performance ranks him among the top three or four youngsters here, as maiden three year olds feature a moon shooting spectacle and an unusual camels and giraffes display. Tarquin and Nell Olin failed to materialize.
Estradia, the speed marvel, led the field in the handicap race as bettors favored a four to one payoff amid her excellent form and dominant performance.
The Elder Baseball League hosts a field meet Saturday at Norwood Inn Park with teams from St. Xavier Y M X, Doyle Institute, Cathedral Y M C, St. Michael Y M I No 176 and St. Patrick. Twelve events start at 2 p m followed by a Y M S exhibition game. Reinhardt of the Diamonds touts a strong lineup to face the undefeated Waldorfs on June 21.
NEW YORK June 17 The veteran long distance walker John Ennis aged 63 plans a long walk across the continent. Though little known to the younger generation he is remembered by fans of six-day walking matches at Madison Square Garden in the late 1870s where he competed with Rowell Fitzgerald and O Leary and consistently impressed.
The Baton Rouge report that Archbishop James H. Blenk testified against race track gambling before the Senate Judiciary Committee was incorrect. He did not appear before the panel.
The North Cincinnati Bowling League outing is set for Saturday afternoon at Carthage Country Club. The ball game starts at 2 30 p.m. and the banquet at 5 30 p.m. Captains must submit their lists immediately.
Roosevelt holds up re appointment of Dr. J C Barbosa to a third term on the Executive Council in San Juan Porto Rico. Barbosa is a Republican leader aligned with Nationalists. American council members favor the continuation while the reason for the delay is not known.
Secretary Loeb said many favor reappointing Dr. J C Barbosa to the Porto Rican Executive Council but there are protests and the President has not decided on action.
E D Libby, a prominent Toledo manufacturer, announced a gift of 105000 dollars to the Toledo Art Museum to fund a new building. An additional 50000 dollars will be raised through public subscription.
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