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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1906
Page
6
Herrmann lands a Seattle pitcher as Hanlon era tops a good showing. Lundgren and Weimer scheduled for an afternoon appearance. The Cubs are in town for a regional event and local reaction focuses on the added arm and expected matchups.
National League standings list teams such as Cleveland Pittsburg Philadelphia New York Detroit Cincinnati Chicago St Louis Brooklyn Washington and Boston with win totals and winning percentages. American League Central shows Toledo Columbus Grand Rapids Minneapolis South Bend Louisville Wheeling Milwaukee Canton Indianapolis Dayton St Paul Terre Haute Kansas City Evansville and others with their records.
The Cincinnati Redlegs arrive at League Park after a first Eastern swing, with manager Hanlon optimistic about a late season surge. He cites improved conditioning and belief in fan encouragement, while pitching staff and a coast league acquisition Hall bolster the lineup.
President Murphy arrives with the renamed Giant Killers declaring the team on top in the race and ready to extend the lead. Manager Chance finds a Bogton terrier mascot in Boston as the squad returns from the East in first place and eyes continued success on their home diamond.
Manager Hanlon set Reds practice sessions yesterday and chooses Jake Weimer to pitch today while Chance tabs star Lundgren for the Cubs. A Pirates win over St Louis plus a Cubs loss to Cincinnati could lift the Smoketown club to a one point league lead.
The Pirates arrive for a four game set against the Reds with a lively tone expected. Reds have enjoyed luck against the Dreyfus group this year, but Pirates are at their best this season and should challenge the Reds in a tough matchup.
New York defeated Philadelphia 4 to 1 in a quick game on June 22. Sparks relieved in the eighth, Homerun or hits noted for Bransfield and Dahlen, with Taylor and Sparks managing several strikeouts.
Pittsburg beat St Louis 2 to 1 after a wild first inning error allowed two runs. Hoelskoetter hit a three-base hit and Shannon added a single for the Aces, while rain halted play with Pittsburg ahead after five frames.
Scoreless text shows bases on balls by Brown hits by Ritchey and Leffield strikeouts by Brown and Leffield. Wild pitch by Brown. Pittsburg and St. Louis left on bases three each. Time 1 75. Umpires Carpenter and Kiem.
Boston defeated Brooklyn 9 to 1 as local hitters erupted in the second inning amid slow fielding and miscues. Dolan doubled, Brain hit a three-base and Stanty Strobel notably contributed in the log note free play, while Eason and Pfeffer tussled on the mound for the early slate.
Patten out pitched Orth as Washington defeated New York 2 to 1 on June 22. Hickman starred with clutch batting and Altizer contributing in offense. The game featured bases left on seven for Washington and four for New York with Patten earning the win.
Chicago blanks Detroit 5 to 0 as Sullivan drives in three with a bases loaded double in the fifth. White scatters Detroit hits, Hahn and Donahue contribute, and Isbell, Crawford, and Jones add key two-base pieces. Game ends with Chicago collecting 9 left on base to Detroit’s 10.
Cleveland hammered St. Louis 9 to 2 as Smith and Bernhard faced control issues. Notable hits include Jones Lajoie Clarke Brad ley with Brad ley homer and Flick three base shot. Bernhard left after being hit, eight walks issued, Smith balked with wild pitches. Time 1 37. Umpire Sheridan.
Boston defeats the Philadelphia A L champions 6 to 4 in twelve innings. Davis homered for Boston while Armbruster Hayden Grimshaw Winter and others contributed. Coakley, Waddell, Dygert and Winter pitched as Boston outscores Philadelphia in a tight game with late offense.
The Toledo team defeated Indianapolis 9 to 3 at home as Thielman was hammered throughout. J Clarke Demont Jude Thielman Cannell had two base hits each. Piatt struck out while Thielman walked several batters. Time 1:45. Umpire unspecified.
Kansas City and St Paul played a tense game with a 3 to 5 final, featuring two-base hits by Bite Sullivan Morgan and Phyle, a three-base hit by Geier, and a home run by Frisk. Bohannon and Morgan controlled the mound with multiple strikeouts and walks, while Perrine Slattery Sacrifice and Sugden aided the effort.
Milwaukee bunched five runs in the fourth inning to defeat Minneapolis 6 to 3. Sullivan and Davis stood out on the fielding, while Green Dougherty and Robinson hit two-base hits. Cadwallader earned the win as Dougherty struck out five and Bateman started the double play sequence.
South Bend defeated Evansville in a late scoring comeback, with batteries Moffitt and Tieman for South Bend against Long and Shaum for Evansville. In Grand Rapids, the Reds split with Terre Haute 7 7 and 4 6 after opening 3 4. Dayton edged Wheeling 8 1.
In Little Rock Atlanta defeated Little Rock 4 to 0. Shreveport beat Birmingham 3 to 2. Memphis edged Montgomery 3 to 1. New Orleans defeated Nashville 2 to 1.
King's Daughter started from the lead and won the six furlong Coney Island Handicap at Sheepshead Bay, defeating Prince Hamburg by a length with Roseben third. Red River captured the Daisy Stakes on turf in another feature. Other races saw Bat and Samp son triumph in sprints and longer events with Tartan and Just So also scoring in turf contests.
Six furlongs first race lists Nannie Hodge Ironsides Pantoufle Gold Sifter Bridgeman Comedienne Consideration Meddling Daisy Arabo Sovereign Cinna Water Grass Blytheness. second race Beacon Steeplechase field led by Grandpa Hylas Prince of Pilsen Oro Delcanta. foam five furlongs includes Super man Charles Edwards Water Pearl Arimo Jersey Lady. Tidal 14% mile features Account ant Holscher Pegassus Kuroki Bohemian Bull's Eye Royal Scepter. fifth race one mile with Brennenworth Angler Druid Robador Yorkshire Lad Escutcheon Black Prince Champlain Memories Our Sister Janeta Hot Teddy Arklirta Benevolent Battle Axe Gold Badge Sir Caruthers. sixth race one mile and a furlong on turf with Bad News Dishabille Astronomer Inquisitor Miss Crawford Samson Old Faithful Oliver Cromwell Leila Sailor Boy.
The Cincinnati Police Gun Club defeated the Norwood department in a 7 on 7 shoot out at forty feet. Scores posted show Sergeant O O Williams leading Cincinnati with 195 while Norwood’s top scorer was Walter W Warrender with 172. Williams challenges any state team at any stance.
Open field meet by the Cincinnati Gymnasium at 2 30 p m draws over 200 competitors from the Middle West including Otterbein Miami and Wittenberg colleges. Gym team of 35 hopes to win the field title as crowds pack the grounds if weather stays favorable.
Miss Helen Homans and Mrs. Barger-Wallach from New York reached the final of the women's National championship at the Philadelphia Cricket Club. They will face tomorrow for the 1906 U S title as defending champion Moore does not defend this year.
Grand Rapids June 22 H Chandler Egan Western amateur golf champion playing for Exmoor Chicago is upset in the Kent Country Club third round by George Clingman Jr Homewood Chicago 6 up and 5 to play Clingman carded 76 beating the focal amateur record Egan’s iron play contrasted by ragged putting led to the loss.
In Indianapolis on June 22 the seventh Grand American Handicap concluded. Amateur champion Guy Ward of Walnut Log Tennessee won the amateur title and professional champion Walter Huff of Macon Georgia took the professional title. Each race consisted of 10 targets shot in squads of fifteen.
In Leicester on June 22 Miss May Sutton defeated Miss Morton 6-2 6-2 to reach the ladies singles final. In mixed doubles A Ff Wilding and Miss Longhurst beat F Doherty and Miss Sutton 3-6 6-3 6-4 in the second round.
Colonel Jim Douglas lands Handicap and Dutch Barbara has decided reversal of form. Probable winners listed include Seven Bells Anna Ruskin Belle Scott Marsh Redon Bitter Brown Lizzie McLean Ovelando La Veita Lexoline Orly Jr Devout The Minks Ferrissentry Pirate War Chief Oasis Ida Davis Dod Anderson Golden Mineral Fonsoluca Mr Far num.
Nicol rode three winners at Latonia as Riley Austin E Robinson and C Murphy split the other races. Heavy morning rain left a swampy surface with hard footing underneath, causing chaotic judging and backers to ride the odds. The day’s feature handicap went to Colonel Jim Douglas, while Dutch Barbara underperformed.
Buffalo June 22 Incantation finished first at Kenilworth Park but was disqualified for swerving and carrying Ginette the favorite to the extreme outside. Weather cloudy track slow. First race Ginette and Royal Window led with times 1 14 3 5. Second race Lucy Marie won at 3 to 1 with Bogum second. Third race Boas led head dance and Thistle Do with times 1 43. Fourth race Celebration won at even money and Olive took third.
Longshot Edwin Gunn wins the sixth furlongs race at Windsor with 100 to 1 odds. La Gloria and Sultry place second and third as other events list Joe Levy Wabash Queen Willowdene and Dance Music among the winners and place finishers in mid June racing card.
Linwood faces Norwood at Pleasant Ridge and College Hill meets Pleasant Ridge at College Hill as the first half ends. Key games draw crowds with Norwood hoping to improve and Avalont? leaders, while trades union league clashes set up July 4 plans at League Park. Dow dell and Berninger battery for Newport Blue Grass. game at 3 p.m.
A busy slate features M C A clashing with Carey at Lockland while Advent M C faces Insurance at Cumminsville Blues ground. Covington Blues meet Norwood, and other games involve University Settlement, Covington, Hyde Parks, Norwood Globes, and more with highlighted pitching duels and city league stakes.
In a swimming meet at Richmond on June 22 C. M. Daniels, the American champion, broke the English record for 100 yards by 13-5 in 57.2 seconds, finishing second.
Alec Smith the Nassau Country Club professional won the Western open by totals of 75 74 and 82 75 for 306 strokes over 72 holes three ahead of John Hobens Englewood N J. Fred McLeod Midlothian and Willie Anderson Onwentsia tied for third with 311. Gilbert Nicholls Denver was fifth with 313. Willie Smith Mexico and Willie Anderson Onwentgia had notable rounds with errors affecting standings. Professionals plan early next week to practice ahead of the National Open on Onwentsia links.
The Intercollegiate Rowing Association regatta will be held tomorrow on the Hudson at Poughkeepsie with three races. University four, freshman eight, and university eight shells feature teams including Cornell Columbia Syracuse Pennsylvania Wisconsin Georgetown. Betting favors Cornell in all three events with 3 to 6 odds for the university eight race.
Emperor William steered the Meteor to victory in a 33 mile race against the Clara as Part of the large schooner contest. The Meteor led from start to finish and the Emperor remained at the wheel until the yacht disappeared from view. The Alice Roosevelt arrived in Kiel for Admiral Bernd mane and Congresswoman Longworth’s visit.
In a prelude to tomorrow’s intercollegiate boats events Cornell Varsity won a 1.5 mile upstream race on the Hudson. Cornell freshmen placed second, Pennsylvania third, and Columbia fourth as the substitute crews competed.
The athletic circles in the city mourn the sudden death of George Morris Crawford from appendicitis. A longtime figure in local athletics and known to Ohio and nearby states sportsmen, Crawford’s legacy was honored as Y M C A Athletic Club members adopted resolutions at a special meeting last night.
James Locke and John Wallace prominent farmers were held up and killed on the road between Foss and Arapahoe in Oklahoma. The suspect, hired by Locke to drive him, is under arrest after allegedly shooting both men near Arapahoe.
Citizens form committee to obtain estimates for a new village hall and jail citing safety concerns with the current rear-located jail. Mt Notre Dame Academy in Reading reports nine graduates at yesterday's commencement. Teacher Anna Fitzgerald honored by Elmwood Place pupils. John C Davis pupils to give a recital at Hartwell Presbyterian Church on Tuesday evening June 26.
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