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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1907
Page
6
Southpaw Weimer allows a single run as Cincinnati Reds sweep the double header. Every man in the Reds lineup contributes with timely hits and solid hitting throughout both games.
The article covers yesterday's pair of games with Cincinnati vs Pittsburg and a 9th inning chaos in the opener. It details key plays, misplays, and scoring events, noting attendance of 12,000 and umpires Carpenter and Johnstone, then outlines the second game where Jake Weimer dominates for seven shutout innings before a shortened finish.
In a two game set at League Park yesterday the Pirates won the opener 6 to 3 while the Reds tied in the second seven inning game 3 to 3. Andy Coakley pitched poorly in the first and Jake Weimer dominated the second as Cincinnati overcame six Red errors to force extra innings before the Pirates clinched in the ninth. 12,000 fans watched the opener amid miscues and crowded action with Mike Mitchell shining at bat for the Reds while Leever struggled on the mound.
In the sixth inning of the second game Billy Carpenter believed a crowd anarchist might be behind a foul ball that struck the wording on his helmet. He estimated the throw lacked force to cause serious harm and then he scanned the crowd with a smile.
A fox terrier delighted spectators by running onto the diamond, grabbing Tommy Sheehan's glove and dashing off with it. The dog was soon chased and carried out of the grounds.
Captain Ganzel limped around bases as his leg trouble resurfaced. A sequence of errors in the eighth inning of the first game allowed a speedy baserunner to score twice, shifting momentum in favor of the opposition.
The crowd swelled to one of the season's largest as Ganzel knotted the score in the eighth inning, triggering a strong demonstration from the stands.
Fred Clarke was clearly in form yesterday as he lined several balls that looked good for more than two bases, indicating strong hitting and productive at bats.
Jake Weimer pitched seven innings in a non official one hit game this season. The abbreviated game limits include only seven frames, preventing formal counting as a complete official record.
Both clubs arrived yesterday morning and headed to Pittsburg last night. They play there today a double header tomorrow and a single game on Wednesday. The Reds return here Thursday to begin a series with the St. Louis Cardinals.
The Reds’ second game featured every player recording exactly one hit. The column highlighted a hit that appeared to be a replication but was ruled legitimate, as all batters posted a single hit.
In Chicago June 23 Chicago won in the tenth inning as Reulbach delivered a clean single to right scoring Hofman who had two hits and stole a base Kling hit a triple and drove in five runs in a chaotic rally St Louis trailed but made a push with miscues and late scoring Chicago 3 St Louis 1 in extra frames with Kling three hits and Hofman two stolen bases noted.
Cleveland defeats Chicago 7 to 5 in twelve innings as Clarke Rhoades and Bradley spark the decisive rally while Walsh errs on Flick's bunt. Isbell's three-base hit ties the game in the sixth. Joss starts for Chicago with hard work by Rhoades.
Detroit defeats St Louis 2 to 1 as Powell and Killian pitch well Powell yields three sixth inning hits and an error leading to two Detroit runs. Crawford Craig and O Leary contribute with hits as the teams tally in a low scoring contest at St Louis on June 23.
Louisville and Columbus battled to a 6 6 tie in Louisville Ky with play halted at 5 o clock to catch trains. Stovall made a sensational eighth inning catch of Geyer’s fly and Quinlan and Hulswitt contributed key hits. Roster details note Stovall, Jude, Stanley, Friel, Brashear, Hulswitt, Sullivan, Hughes, Quinlan, Woodruff, Kenna, Puttman for Louisville and Kihm, Fohl, Reilly, Fischer, Blue, Geyer for Columbus. Time of game two hours, umpires Egan.
In a Kansas City doubleheader Kansas City and St. Paul split the games. Key players included Case and Farris on the mound for Case and Leroy for Frantz in the second game. The Lawrenceburg Americans defeated Lawrenceburg and prepare to face the Tricities next Sunday.
Toledo wins its fourth straight over Indianapolis on a seventh inning rally. Summaries show key hitters Barbeau Perring W. Clarke and Sacrifice plays, with Summers and Gillen handling pitching duties. Final score and lineups reflect a tight contest and late Toledo scoring surge.
Rain forced the postponement of the Minneapolis versus Milwaukee game played in Minneapolis on June 23. The wet conditions delayed or altered the schedule as players awaited clearer field conditions.
In Dayton Ohio on June 23 the Dayton team swept Evansville with timely hitting in both games of a double header. First game line shows Dayton 6 Evansville 3 with Malloy Munson and Damman Weimer Knoll yielding the runs. second game score 8 to 3 with Munson Pearson and others contributing.
Springfield wins both games in a doubleheader against Terre Haute. New pitchers Muldowney and Hammond start for Springfield. First game score shows Springfield 7 Terre Haute 6, with key hits and runs listed. second game ends Springfield 5 Terre Haute 0 as Terre Haute struggles to score.
Wheeling defeated South Bend 7 to 1 in a June game in South Bend Ind. Van Anda returned to action and tied the game with a hard effort. Batteries-Hammond and Clerk plus Schaffer and McConnell are listed in batters and players.
Rain at Grand Rapids forced the postponement of the Cabtoe game announced in RAND RAPIDS Mich on June 23. The rain disrupted scheduled play and game officials will set a new date.
Carthage defeated the Gyms 8 to 2. Five straight hits in the sixth inning propelled Carthage to victory as Bonte allowed 8 walks and Williamson fanned 18 for the Gyms. Two-base hits by Scott Lewis and Biro and a home run by B Williams propelled Carthage. Attendance listed as 1,600 with umpire Weisbrodt. The Pathfinders beat the Elites 8 to 2 as Sauters and Wolfram combined for 21 strikeouts with Sauters yielding two bases on balls and Wolfram one. Francis hit a home run for the Pathfinders with Zinn and Durham collecting three-base hits. Time noted as 2:15 with umpire Barton.
Madisonville defeated the Crowns 12 to 2 as Wellman French and Tingley led with multiple hits. Pitcher Beiler earned the win for Madisonville while Hethman took the loss for the Crowns. The game lasted 1 hour 40 minutes with Gaffey officiating.
Hyde Park dominates as Wilkinson shines at bat and Louden with Glancy on the mound. Final score 13 to 1 with Harwoods managed only a single run.
Cleves tops Mt Lookout 1 to 0 with solid hitting in fifth and sixth innings. Deering and Houston worked on the mound as Cleves’ offense produced decisive runs. Umpires Hanlon and McVain called a tight game after 1 hour 45 minutes.
The White Sox defeated the Eurekas at Price Hill ground behind strong pitching by Dorsey who allowed only the fourth inning wildness. Otto struggled with control as hits and errors allowed a 17 run output. It marks the Eurekas second loss to the White Sox this season with Daunt, Dorsey, and Otto among the top performers.
The Tri-Cities outhit the All-Kentuckians but fell short despite Dowdell outpitching Heisman. Two passed balls by Capper helped Kentuckians secure the win as Imwalle Fahlbush and Keller achieved two-base hits. Dowdell walked five and struck out ten. Heisman allowed three walks and four Ks. Umpire Emig.
The Victors defeated the Hewitts on their home field Sunday afternoon, ending Hewitts’ 24 game streak. Watters pitched steadily, recording eleven strike outs while allowing only five hits.
Reading defeated the Cincinnati Police 8 to 0 in a decisive game noted for strong pitching and aggressive batting. The report highlights Reading’s pitchers and the offense as the main factors in the shutout.
Latonia enters its third week as crowds grow and betting intensifies with Rexall Darling Dan Water Cooler among probable winners. Banbridge leads two year olds after three straight wins. Harold Stakes features Joe Moser and Lee. Brewers' Exchange handicap attracts top entrants with Colloquy likely favored in six furlongs.
Schrimper's White Sox suffered their first loss yesterday at the hands of White Rock 3, with the rivals securing a decisive victory.
Covington Cardinals defeat Ivys 14 to 2 in a baseball game. Key players include Geisen Muldoon Rehm Lund and H Schroeder with multiple hits and a three base hit. Pitchers Gottschalk and Mosbacher combined for 17 strikeouts and six walks. Umpire Buckner presided.
Brandes returning from Virginia League dominated the game for Walnut Hills as Swaim's aggressive base running stood out. Harlem showed resilience but fell to win in a tightly played contest at Norwood Inn with notable two-base hits from Flaherty Crane and Reuther.
Christ Church defeated Fairviews 5 to 4 in a well played game. The highlight was Stumpe's great catch on Zelon's line drive in the seventh. Christ Church next hosts Pearly on June 30 at Linwood.
Miamiville defeated Blue Grass 7 to 5 at home last Sunday. Eveland pitched for Miamiville while Snyder pitched for Blue Grass providing a close ballgame.
The Ohio Browns beat Portsmouth 4 to 3 in a closely contested game at Portsmouth. Niemeyer held the Ports scoreless after the first inning while batteries Niemeyer and Abel for Ohio Browns and Lewis and Ross for Portsmouth contributed to the tense contest.
Summary of scores shows New Orleans defeat Nashville 3 to 0. Memphis loses 5 to Atlanta while Shreveport dominates Montgomery 5 to 0.
The American Racing Pigeon Association began a race with ninety six homing pigeons from the Springfield Government Building. Entries came from Minneapolis Milwaukee Detroit Chicago Cleveland Toledo Buffalo Pittsburg Louisville Ft Wayne and Aurora Ill as officials expect birds from distant points to reach their lofts by Monday night with records expected to fall.
At Sheepshead Bay on a Saturday two stakes race meet will feature a $25,000 two year old race and a $25,000 three year old event. The six furlong dash for juveniles could crown the best in the class with Colin likely the favorite facing Cohort Monopolist Harcourt Chapultepec Wave Crest Ben Fleet King James King Cobalt Lady Wefrid Firestone and Beacop. The mile and a half three year old contest is led by Peter Pan against Faust Montgomery Salvidere Charles Edward George S Davis Electioneer Adoration Hickory McCarter Yankee Girl Archie Frank Gill Tony Faust among others.
New London Conn June 23 The oarsmen of Yale and Harvard have finished their long five months training and until next Thursday will live quietly and take only light exercise on shore and afloat as is necessary.
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