Mleans Single Secures Redlegs Victory Over Giants
McLean singles in the ninth, driving in the game winning run as the Cincinnati Redlegs edge the New York Giants for a 1 0 decision in the first game of the series.
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1907
Page
6
McLean singles in the ninth, driving in the game winning run as the Cincinnati Redlegs edge the New York Giants for a 1 0 decision in the first game of the series.
Baseball gossip notes that Hug gins Davis Ganzel and Larry rally to back Mathewson in a controversial loss with strong reactions from fans and press.
Yesterday results show Cincinnati 3 New York 2 Boston 5 Chicago 4. St Louis 12 Brooklyn 4 Philadelphia 2 Pittsburg 1. Standings list Chicago 40 12 0.769 leading, New York 33 17 0.660, Philadelphia 32 19 0.628, Boston 22 30 0.423, Cincinnati 21 32 0.396, St Louis 15 41 0.268. American and other league clubs follow with similar records.
The Reds upset the Giants 2 1 in a dramatic finish. Larry McLean sparked the rally with a ninth inning single that scored Ganzel, while Miller Huggins starred with a first inning home run and key defensive plays. Mathewson pitched well for the Reds but the decisive hit came in the ninth to snap a tied game and lift Cincinnati to victory on the local lot.
Cincinnati wins 2 1 in New York after Dahlen scores on a bunt and Ganzel plates the tying run. Huggins homered for Cincinnati while McLean and Weimer shut down the Giants late as Mathewson faltered.
The Reds meet the Giants in the series finale with Weimer or Hall on the mound for the Hanlon crew while Iron Man McGinnity starts for the visitors. Bresnahan shows improvement but remains hospitalized, Bowerman catching, and Dan McGann sidelined with hand injury as Strang handles first base.
Larry McLean sparked a wild moment with a late run and wild throw but redeemed himself by delivering a game winning hit. He earned hero status as the crowd cheered his clutch performance and win.
Miller Huggins becomes the first Red to secure a home run and will receive gifts including a gold watch a Morris chair a five pound box of candy and assorted bottles of liquor as part of the celebration.
In a tense play Browne adjusted under a high ball and was hit by it after Miller already had his double in the third. The sun caused Browne to lose sight of the ball, sending it off his shoulder into the field.
Lefty Davis struck out initially but then collected three hits in subsequent at bats demonstrating the game's unpredictable nature.
Captain Ganzel becomes the standout pinch hitter as Larry McLean holds a slim lead. The report notes Ganzel's rapid development and growing impact for the team.
The game was largely clean and one of the best seen on the local lot this year, with the exception of McLean's error.
Smith pitched a strong effort for the Reds, deserving at least a tie as the Reds managed hits and chances. After a shaky sixth inning he settled, but no hits came in the seventh and eighth, though a walk and McLean's wild throw allowed a run. Two double plays occurred in the first inning yesterday.
The Giants head east tonight after a disastrous Western swing. They performed similarly to most East teams except Philadelphia, but met a Waterloo in Chicago losing the entire series.
St Louis defeated Brooklyn 12 to 4 as Henley exited in the fifth and Scanlon took over. Notable hits include Noonan Hostetter Murray Maloney Lumley and Karger with a home run by Karger. McGlynn lasted two innings while Henley and Scanlon yielded most of the runs.
In Pittsburg on June 19 the Philadelphia club defeated Pittsburg 2 to 1. Eight hits by Philadelphia in eight innings, no two in any inning. Willis allowed five hits in eight frames. Gibson and Pitttinger had two base hits. Magee stole a base. Willis issued two bases on balls. Time two hours. Umpire Empile. INDIANAPOLIS June 19 St Paul won a ninth inning finish over Indianapolis 1 to 0. The second game ended 1 to 1 when called after seven innings to allow a train. Frisk hit a three-base knock with Summers and Lauterborn getting Sacrifice hits. Left on bases Indianapolis 7 St Paul 5. Kraugh? Struck out by Summer 8, by Farris 2. Time 1:30. Umpire Kane.
June 19 Chicago Pfeister faltered in the first inning allowing Boston to take an early lead. Needham hit a homer and a single helped the visitors add two more runs. Local batting failed to sustain momentum as the game unfolded.
Chicago outhit Boston but left eight men on base as Pfeister and Flaherty split pitching duties. Key plays included two doubles by Evers and a three-base hit by Flaherty, with Needham belting a home run. Final score details show Chicago eight runs for Boston's seven in a tightly contested nine inning game.
Chicago defeated Boston 8 to 2 as Boston faltered in the field. Isbell and Davis led with two base hits while Davis and Isbell contributed key extra bases. Harris pitched eight and two-thirds innings for Chicago, Walsh finished, and Jacobson took the loss for Boston.
Detroit failed to hit Dygert as Philadelphia secured a 4-1 victory. Mullin allowed six runs through five innings while Dygert relieved with strong late defense. Hartsel and Oldring posted two and three base hits respectively, with Detroit leaving eight men on base.
New York was outplayed at every stage as St Louis won 9 to 0. Pitcher Hogg allowed four runs in four innings while Pelty and Kitson held New York scoreless until late.
Washington wins a pitchers duel 1–0 over Cleveland as Bradley misplay leads to the only run. Altizer brains the two bases. Stovall triples and Stovall later steals. Pitchers Smith and Bernhard duel with four strikeouts each. Wakefield, Perrine, and LaJoie contribute in Washington.
Kansas City edged Toledo 4 to 3 in a game featuring Hill Land and Huelsman with two base hits. Gillen took the mound for Kansas City, striking out 3 while Swann fanned 5 for Toledo as Hill and Smoot delivered crucial hits.
L Durhom pitched superbly for Louisville as they defeat Minneapolis 6 to 4 in the last game of the series. Ford was effective at the plate and in the field as Louisville pulls off the win in front of home fans.
Stolen bases credited to Stovall and Cooley with multiple sac flies and plate discipline by L Durham Ford and others. Double plays feature Quinlan Brashear Oyler Graham and Freeman. Louisville leaves five on base while Minneapolis racks seven. Time noted 1 45 with umpire Kerin.
Milwaukee defeated Columbus 10 to 3 in Columbus as Upp shone in outfield play and the Brewers outplayed the champions throughout the game. Geyer and Goodwin pitched for Columbus and Milwaukee respectively, with key two base hits from Jude Servatius Fohl and Kihm.
Evansville, Ind on June 19 Evansville lost 1 to 0 as Robertson baffled the home team and Wheeling scored the only run. Dunn, Robertson and Dahr contributed to the pitchers duel.
Terre Haute won 4 to 3 over Canton despite numerous costly errors, capitalizing on timely hitting. Batteries: Schaffer Miner Freese for Terre Haute, Carroll Holmes Texter for Canton.
South Bend bashed Yingling for fourteen hits to top Dayton 10 to 1 in the June 19 contest. Ferrias and Cross and Yingling and Richardson worked the batteries as South Bend scored four runs in the first and final three in the seventh while Dayton managed a single run in the second and none thereafter.
Wet grounds force postponement of the Grand Rapids-Springfield game in Grand Rapids Michigan on June 19.
Memphis defeated Birmingham 6 to 1 while New Orleans beat Atlanta 4 to 1. Shreveport won 4 to 1 against Nashville and Montgomery edged Little Rock 4 to 2.
The Cincinnati Eagles, who beat Covington this season, visit over-the-river park Sunday to face Covington in a strong showdown. Bender will pitch for the Eagles while Linwood Park hosts a waterlogged prior game and nearby contests loom with All Kentuckians versus Tricity.
The card lists six races with horses and weights or odds for each event. Notable entries include Phantom and Alfar in the first handicap, a six furlong main race with Roseben and Prince Hamburg in the second, a Futurity third with King James and Lady Winifred, a fifth under selling conditions with Banker and King Cole, and a Maiden No 1 sixth with Regal Royal and Moelick among others.
San Francisco dispatch reports the Glenmare Handicap at Emeryville a 11-16 mile race won by Joe Coyne carrying 99 pounds with McRae guiding. The program lists five other races with winners including Mis chief Benvolio College Widow Eckersall Phalanx and Tavora along with times for each event.
Windsor Ontario June 19 First race six furlongs Mattie H wins Bazil and Pun gent second and third Time 1 14 1 5 Second race six furlongs Letohatchee Ena Catherine F second third Time Third race seven furlongs Peter Sterling Jacomo second Ballot Box third Time Ei 2 0 Fourth race purse 1800 Lady Baldus 105 Gauged 5 to 1 first Aquetin 111 Gauged even second Dewn of Dawn 115 Stillo 2 to 1 third Time 0 54 4 5 Fifth race six furlongs Airwater imtoo Bob s Pet Sixth race one mile Jetsam Bye Suzanne Rancera Time
HOY LAKE England June 19 Jack Hutchinson of New York faltered on the long third hole in the British Open qualifying. He posted 83 in the morning round then slipped ten strokes at the third hole and retired in the afternoon. Thirty three men with 170 or better qualified for the next stage.
Phil Finch defeats Mike Sutton by a nose in a tight Latonia handicap feature as Plantland fades after stumbling. Plantland, Still Alarm, and Beau Brummel vie for second while Ada O Walker, Belltoone, and Bucket Brigade claim earlier race wins amid a busy program.
Hazel Patch finishes second, five lengths ahead of Woolstone which tires to secure third. The result ends Woolstone's chances in the big handicap.
Colonel Matt Winn arrived from Detroit amid talks he may manage both New Orleans tracks this season. He noted negotiations have been ongoing but no firm deal yet, and he expects terms to be reached. He left for Louisville, with updates on several horses and riders at Latonia.
Seventeen horses are listed for the Suburban at Sheepshead Bay, a mile and a quarter race with a $20,000 purse. Favorites include Electioneer, Superman, Dandelion, and Montgomery among others, with jockeys and weights named for each entrant. The field awaits final overnight entries and weather risks may affect the outcome.
Jockey Koerner escaped injury when Incachee fell after a bump near the finish at Gravesend. Park Row won the race by a nose but was disqualified, Wardine declared winner. Grapple tied the track record in the Myrtle Stakes.
Six races at Kenilworth Park feature Tom Shaw winning the first race with Gun Cotton second and Lexington Lady third after a 0 49 4-5 time. Alencon tops the five and one half furlongs with Trouveur second and S c sey Punky third in 1 09 3-5. Dawson wins the steeplechase about two miles while Rockstorm runs second and Bonfire third in 4 14 1-5. Missouri Lad wins one mile with Polly Prim second and Welbourne third in 1 49 1-3. Dave Adsum and Sam Bernard share the one mile top spots in 0 46. Dog Rose is disqualified after finishing first. Charlie Thompson leads the one mile plus ten yards with Azora second and Nellie Burn third in 1 48.
At Ascot England on June 19 King Edward and Queen Alexandra attended the meeting. Lally ridden by Hewitt won the Royal Hunt Cup a 300 sovereign plate with 1500 sovereigns in specie added to the sweepstakes. Andover and Malua followed. Banana won the Visitors Handicap with Marlow second and Beckhampton's Pride third. No trace found of yesterday's gold cup theft. a man in a long overcoat was seen fleeing the scene by a witness.
George L. Lyon of Durham North Carolina won the preliminary handicap at the Chicago Gun Club with 96 points out of 100. Tom Graham and J E Graham of Long Lake Illinois tied for second with 95. A field of 257 shooters including many professionals competed. professionals led by Lee Barkley of Chicago with 97.
Milwaukee manager Jack Doyle was fined $50 by American Association President J D O'Brien for disorderly conduct and indecent threatening language toward the league president in the Neil House lobby at Columbus Ohio on June 16.
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