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Newspaper

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1901

Page

6

McPhee seeks infielder as Corcoran remains weak

Philadelphia June 23 McPhee begins another search for an infielder after a letter from Mrs Corcoran says Tom Corcoran is too weak to walk and will miss playing for at least two months. A Louisville pitcher Harley Parker is also reportedly in demand while Scott, Newton and other Reds pieces edge into plans for upcoming doubleheaders amid NL rule tension.

Commercial Tribune Philadelphia McPhee Brush Louisville Harley Parker

Limmer 1s Again Chosen President

In New York the Protective Association of Professional Baseball Players re elected Charles Zimmer president after a stormy five and a half hour meeting. The vote kept Zimmer in place despite criticism of his handling of the reserve clause. Dole Gear was elected secretary and Frank Donahue treasurer as the meeting adjourned.

New York Protective Association of Professional Baseball Players Charles Zimmer National League American League Zimmer Tom Daly Brooklyn Club Philadelphia Lajoie Duffy Donlin Griffith Hawley Cross F. A. Jones Cy”’ Young Ted Lewis Cornell Frank Donahue

Cincinnati and Indianapolis Tellers Play Side by Side

The Cincinnati and Indianapolis tellers played at Westwood Park before a large fraternity crowd. Cincinnati won the game by a score of 7 to 5. Postgame luncheon followed with speeches. Indianapolis deemed the trip a success and invited a return game, noting Cincinnati’s strong showing and courtesy, while Cincinnati showed a lively performance and goodwill.

Cincinnati Indianapolis Westwood Park Cincinnati Boys

Jockey Shaw Questions Smart Set Ability Turf Star

Jockey Shaw admits uncertainty about Smart Set owned by Julius Fleischmann. He says the colt does not act when ahead of others but surges to the front once it seems challenged. Shaw compares Smart Set to the great Jean Beraud in bravery and speed.

Commercial Tribune New York Shaw Smart Set Julius Fleischmann Wm. Fleischmann Fleischmann Jean Beraud

Amos Scott Delayed Joining Reds Pitching Bid

Amos Scott, Heds' young pitcher, did not leave for the Reds East as planned last night due to a Virginia cloudburst. He remained until noon today and will head to Philadelphia to possibly pitch Tuesday afternoon. He said he is ready to help Manager McPhee though he would prefer rest after the long ride.

Scott Valise McPhee Amos Scott Virginia Philadelphia

Reds to replay Philadelphia doubleheader at Columbia

The Little Reds will retransmit today’s games from Philadelphia between Cincinnati and Philadelphia. The twin bills begin at 2 o clock with one price admission. Likely Reds pitcher Scott will take part in one of the contests.

Reds Columbia Philadelphia Cincinnati Scott

Crosby Beats Faulds In $100 Pigeon Match In Glasgow

The June 23 London report states American W R Crosby of O Fallon Jr defeated Scotch champion Faulds in a pigeon shooting match for 100 pigeons from ground traps and 50 from tower traps. Crosby scored 97 to 93 at ground traps and 42 to 41 at tower traps.

London Glasgow W. R. Crosby O’ Fallon, Jr Faulds Crosby

Gibbs Triumphs In Close Cleveland Fight

In a wooded draw near Cleveland the rivals Gibbs and Carney battled for 100 dollars a side. Gibbs pressured Carney until he could not come up for the sixth round in a bout witnessed by about thirty five locals.

Cleveland Gibbs Phil Carney Carney

Louisville Beats Columbus 10-4 in doubleheader opener

Louisville wins 10 to 4 in first game as Weyhing outpitched Wagner and Bailey shuts out Columbus in the second. Evans hit a home run for Louisville, with Lally, Van Buren, Locke and McCallister contributing. Attendance 1,900.

Commercial Tribune Louisville Columbus Weyhing Wagner Bailey Louisv Ab.h.c E. Colum A-E Evans Griffin Lally Grant Wilmot Locke M'F Lan Wanelm Jacobs V’buren Meekin M’cal’ter Smith Carey Zalusky Zinram Weyhig Lomeuid van Buren McCallister Evans McFarlan Weyh Mullane

Indianapolis Tops Dayton In Tough 4th of June Game

Indianapolis defeated Dayton 6 to 3 in a fiercely contested baseball clash. Pitcher Wicker struck out 12 for Indianapolis while Alloway fanned 3 for Dayton. Stolen bases by Hickey Fox Kelley and others highlighted the tight contest with multiple two and three base hits. Attendance was about 1,300.

Indianapolis Dayton Wicker H.O.A. EU Ind Myers Kelley Gochn Millér Wheeler Cross c Suthoff Hickey Fox Heydon Donnelly Flynn Cross Rey Uble Gochnaur Burns

Toledo shuts out Wheeling with hard hitting in shutout win

In Toledo June 23 circus scoreless for Wheeling as Toledo wins 6 to 0 behind strong offense and solid defense. Gantey and Kane spark offense with two base hits and a home run while Pardee fans four in a complete game effort. Attendance 1 300.

Commercial Tribune Toledo Wheeling Toledo Bis Mape Irwin Kane Melanie Woodlock Foutz Cours Pardee Gantey Hornung

Ft Wayne Beats Marion in Low-Scoring Baseball Tilt

In Fort Wayne Indiana on June 23 the Fort Wayne team batted heavily for two bouts while Marion from Louisville struggled. McCann hit a home run and led Fort Wayne with multiple hits as Ehret faced Smith. Marion pitcher Ehret allowed several runs and Fort Wayne pulled ahead to win 6 to 2 before about 2,000 spectators.

Commercial Tribune FT. Waynee Ind Ft. Wayne Marion Cam Louisville

English Telegraph Operators Beat Bookies

A great betting scandal has been uncovered in the government tele graph department. Central London operators and others in suburban and provincial offices conspired to swindle bookmakers. About a score of men have been dismissed and a full inquiry is under way.

Commercial Tribune London Government Telegraph Department

Conover Shines In Shamrocks Win Over Muldoons At League Park

Harley Conover of Blanchester pitched a standout nine inning game for the Shamrocks against the Muldoons at League Park in front of nearly 1,000 fans. Conover allowed four hits and faced 33 batters, earning praise for his speed and curves while Case kept the Muldoons competitive. Big Bill Haberer hit a home run and a double, Deisel handled 19 of 20 chances at first, and Casey starred at second with a key defensive play. The Shamrocks prevailed as Conover outpitched Case in a well-played contest.

Chas. Bateman Frank Behle Shamrock Baseball Club Harley Conover Blanchester Bateman Behle Hardhitting Muldoons League Park Conover Western Avenue Reds Case Muldoon Shamrocks Big Bill Haberer Deisel Shamrock Sham Ab.h.o.a.e Muld Rik Dreths Casey Keys Kennedy Meyer Lovett Prmigoong Haberer Flynn Geyer W. Burke Cage Collins Muldoons Heileman Keenan

Bellevue Browns Beat Admirals Before Season-High Crowd

Bellevue Browns defeated the Admirals in a strong afternoon contest as both starters thrived. McDonald allowed four hits and struck out six, Emig fanned seven while permitting five hits. Lesher starred behind the plate as the Browns’ battery showed sharp form and solid support. In the Hillsides vs Dayton Grays opener, Hillsides won 14 to 2.

Bellevue Browns Admirals McDonald Emig Lesher Browns Hillsides Dayton Grays Ab.h.o.a.e. Adm Burke Perry Daovis Schiley Enke Renos Rin Glardon Lukens McCain All Edwards Gesher M’don’ld Béllevue Browns Amdwaa Occ Dugan

Chesters Defeat Superbas In Easy Sunday Showdown

At Norwood Inn Sun day Captain Waterman's Chesters beat the Superbas in a one sided game led by Hennessy's big batting. Campbell pitched well with eight strikeouts while Breitenstein struggled early before relief and errors helped Chester's win.

Norwood Inn Waterman Chesters Superbas Hennessy Prout Cross Breitenstein Benne Ampbell

Crickets top Echoes in first game of League Park doubleheader

The Crickets defeated the Echoes in the opener at League Park. Dries pitched effectively allowing three hits with strong support from his defense while Engel of the Echoes pitched well yet costly fielding helped the Crickets win 6 to 1.

The Echoes League Park Dries Engel

Bond Hill 14 Norwood Browns 10 in hart hitting clash

Bond Hill added another victory over Norwood Browns in a hard hitting game at League Park. They head next to face Shamrocks at League Park next Sunday with a large Bond Hill crowd expected to travel and cheer the team.

Bond Hills Norwood Browns Shamrocks League Park Bond Hill

Covingtons Dominate Springfield in Park Exhibition

The Covingtons defeated Springfield 9 to 2 at Covington Park. Veteran pitcher Jack Keenan, pitching since 1859, starred for Covington with strong control though Gre Bauer also pitched well. Thrasher's errors hurt Springfield as Covington charged early and held on for the win.

Covingtons Springfield Covington Park Jack Keenan Grebauer Thrash¢r Covington Berte

Spiders Hand Fairmounts 11 to 2 in Triumph

The undefeated Spiders of Dayton defeated the Fairmounts by 11 to 2. The victory ends Fairmounts’ bid to remain unbeaten as Dayton’s Spiders extend their perfect record.

Spiders Fairmounts Strong Spiders Dayton

Eastern Cracks Depart for Home Big Money Changes Hands

Report from Chicago details the post Derby travel of Eastern horses including Alonso and Parader, with Lady Schorr sidelined by a blister. Robert Waddell wins praise from the Bradleys as heavy betting swirls around the Derby results and bookmakers tally vast sums.

Clarence Mackey Cust R. Tilson Jimmy O’leary Waddell Terminus Charlie Ellison

Meyer Shines as Spiders Edge Fairmount in Low-Scoring Tilt

Ky. ace Leo Meyer dominates heavy hitters allowing four hits and three hits, including a home run, to lead the Spiders past Fairmount. Meyer fans ten, Morbach adds six, with Robert delivering a three-base hit and Meyer a two-base dash in a pitching duel plus a double play by Meyer and Albers.

Leo Meyer SS Spid H.O.A.E. Fair H.O E. Albers Maddock Walberg Kause Kais Ra's War Brink Rackers Meyer Robert E. Recker Morbach Albers

Covingtons to meet Marrotts next Sunday in amateur baseball

The Covingtons of Covington will face the Marrotts of Indianapolis next Sunday at Covington, champions of Indianapolis. The Bond Hill and Shamrocks clash at League Park the same day, promising a corker with Stockman who has won every game he pitched this season. Bromleys beat Yukons 9 to 3 at Bromley grounds, with Mause injured and Howland struck by a foul ball. Ludlows edged Beerless 3 to 2 at Ludlow Park, while Bellevue Browns feature McShane. Newport Hillsides defeated Dayton Grays at East Newport Ball Park. Blue Licks beat Kentons at Blue Lick Park 9 to 8 with Cameron pitching.

Covingtons Marrotts Indianapolis Covington Bond Hillg Shamrocks League Park Stockman Conover Shamrock Aoe Bromleys Yukons Mt. Auburn Bromley Grounds Geo. Mause J. Howland Dwyer Robinson Blast Manse McMicken Browns Cincinnati Harrison R. G. Frederick E. D. Cloud Fae Suroor i Vis Cin Akenks Ludlows Beerless Ludlow Park Ludlow Athletics Bellevue Browns Young McShane Admirals Newport Hillsides Dayton Grays East Newport Ball Park Hammond R. H. EB Hillsides Scheibly Mahaffey Rickels Blue Licks Kentons Blue Lick Park Cameron Davis Marsh Meiman Batton E. Batton Kroil Schrader Mr. Albers Nall Willow Rus

Bullman Delighted by Sailor Ruffian Victory

Jockey Bullman recalls a chaotic day of mounts and contracts before winning Waddell. He details swings between Blues, Bonnibert, Silverdale, Lady Schorr, and Waddell as tensions with Farrell, Schorr, and Woods shaped his ride. Bullman earned 2000 dollars from Bradley for first place.

Bullman America Farrell Bonnibert Turner Blues Schorr Silverdale Lady Schor Bradley Waddell

Willie Gerdes Stars In Taft vs Soubrettes Baseball Scrap

Willie Gerdes shreds Taft squad as Soubrettes top Judge Tafts 23 to 1 in League Park action. Straus struggles with the plate, Gerdes belts two hits and mocks the pitcher while Oscar Leng dominates on the mound. Umpire Wolfson faces sharp criticism as the short dustup ends with a lop-sided win for the Soubrettes.

Jockey McIntyre Rides Two Thirds at Longchamp

Paris June 23 McIntyre rode in two races at Longchamp winning none. He finished third on Filovival in the Prix de Buzenval and third on Washington in the Longchamp handicap, both over one mile and seven furlongs and one mile and a half respectively.

Paris McIntyre Longchamps Washington

Turf War Persists as Turf Congress Drives Circuit Expansion

The Turf Congress advances its circuit with tracks at New Orleans and Newport, while Western Jockey Club power wanes. Chicago’s unsettled racing scene prompts ongoing conflict over control, with Condon and Tilles slated to decide a New Orleans track deal this week.

Tirf Turf Congress Storemé Chicago Western Jockey Club John Condon Lisregard Condon Aysville Newport Bush New Orleans C. A. Tilles Fowler California Canada

Quiet Newport Track Day Promises Market and Draw Wins

Quiet day at Newport track as horses rest after a storm. Innovator and Be Me stray from action. Henry Simons gambles at draw and loses coin. Today is ladies day with entries across six races featuring Lizzie Carr Exmoor Old Phil Madeline Laura’s First Queen Quality and more.

Newport Licking Henry Simons King Elkwood W. S. Laird Lizzie Carr the Irish Boy Prentice Young Iéa Hulet Clipsetta Jack Willis Pentland Red Cross NL Ceylon Utenne Sir Blase McCarren Econd Old Phil Exmoor Jim Nap Rodd Piram Fusion Frank Fellows Gwynne Colonel Strathy Madeline A. Ibs Hinsdale Edna Garry Birdie May Baffled Outburst Hithelin Lésher Laura’s Ibs Queen Quality Anxious Tangible Iid Anna Chamberlain Juniper Robert Morrison Igon Lot. Thomas Flora Belle Bean Nelse Morsris Jena McClarry Dr. S.C. Ayres Miss Redwood Nancy Till Prince Esher Napoleon Bonaparte

Runners and Entries for Today's Sheepshead and Louisville Cards

Thoroughbred entries across six races at Sheepshead and Louisville. Notable names include Emma A M Cassville Man of War and Gold Cure with weights listed, plus Mizpah Contend and Hengist in selling races. The Zephyr Stakes features April Shower Laodicea Leonora Loring Chilton and Bonner among two year olds. rushing fields also list First Race Maiden weights and turf selections with numerous horses and jockeys.

Emma A. M Cassville Man of War Gold Cure Hyphen G. Whittier Pearl Finder Rossair Knight of Harlem Essene Lady Sterling Byrne Roscrea Fair Knight Fair Vivien Clipper Brixton Legation Masterman Mizpah Pleasant Sail Monmouth Boy Contend Hengist the Amazon Red Path Bombshell Andronicus Mango Dolando Lord Elby Borough Punctual the Golden Prince Collegian Spédoma Scurry Ginki Leonora Loring Chilton Bonner Disadvantage Whip Kamara Decanter Ah Gold Lanceéman the Regent Rochester Red Viking Politician Phosphor Annie Darling Twilighter Ethics Black Dick Magentic Tom Kenny Cervera Advocator Androclus Choir Master Barretto Princeton Girl Award Double Six Fabius Malster the Bick Scot Balloon Isidor Templeton Prince of Melrose the Rhymer Maximo Gomez Bistrick Washington Park

Aurora Shamrocks Defeat Osgood in Colts and Ball Rivalry

In Osgood Indiana the Aurora celebrities were defeated by the Osgood Shamrocks in a ball game with a final score noted as 4-2. Key players included Kinnett Row Baylor and Stadler for Aurora while Baker and Block were pivotal for Osgood. Errors favored both sides. time noted 2:10 in the fourth.

Commercial Tribune Osgood Ind Aurora Osgood Shamrocks Esione Kinnett Baylor Aurora Er Stadler Kmmett Block Baker Aurora Osgood Ood Bane Saaiad South Bend South Bend Greens Crawfordsville R. H. B. Corte Sciedecu Stark, Smith and Oars Delphos Grays Ieee

Girl Missing From Hamilton Home At 147 Sherman Avenue

Lulu May Smith 14 left a letter to her father Frank Smith and mentioned William Castator of Champion Coated Paper Co as a frequent caller. Castator denies knowledge of her reasons for leaving. Police believe she may be in Lockland Saint Bernard or Cincinnati.

Commercial Tribune Hamilton Lulu May Smith Sherman Avenue Frank Smith William Castator Champion Coated Aper Company Smith Castator Lockland St. Bernard Cincinnati

Flood Devastates Pocahontas Basin Leaving 500 Plus Dead

In the Pocahontas coalfields Elkhorn Creek flood engulfs Keystone and surrounding towns. Reported losses exceed 200 lives with total property damage near $2,000,000 as trains, rail lines, and telegraph service collapse. Rescue work spans from Vivian Yard to Bluefield while crews race to restore lines and aid survivors.

Elkhorn Pocahontas Elkhorn Creek Ennis W. Va Vivian Yard Keystone Eee Easil Landgraf Ord Norfolk & Western Railway Vivian Bluefield Clinch Valley Norton Tazewell Childr Ewe Vandyke John Wy Charles Rs. Vandyke Erear Laura Plum Creek Witten’s Mill Pratt Pi Ora Fvian Welch Eeemus Averiously Bates

Water Storm Causes Destruction in Columbus Ohio

A severe thunderstorm in Columbus Ohio damaged the streetcar system on the West Side with numerous trolley poles snapped and wires broken. A motorman Jack Ryan was blown from a car but remained unhurt. Lightning struck a building corner and a child slept through the flash as damage spread to hotels and heating plants.

Commercial Tribune Columbus West Side Davis Avenue Jack Ryan Anhem Lot Rexson State Journal Sears

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