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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1901
Page
7
Philadelphia and Cincinnati split a doubleheader with the Phillies overpowering the Reds 8-0 in the opener as Thomas drove in multiple runs and Beckley doubled. The second game saw Cincinnati struggle to score while Philadelphia built an early lead and held on. Attendance reached over six thousand as fans cheered the long-awaited contest.
Special Despatch reports Phillies manager McPhee disappointed by Scott's late arrival delaying rest and practice before a New York test. Reds may add Slagel if deal with Philadelphia or Selee lingers, while Roy Thomas trade chatter and Hallman's return after a head injury shape lineup notes.
Casper Hopple filed a replevin suit in Squire Winkler's court to recover the houseboat valued at about six thousand seven hundred dollars. The action targets Mex Weil, president of the Ohio Boat Club, alleging sale without proper authority. the boat moors near California, Ohio, and a writ was placed with Constable Ehrman.
Friendly rivalry between Colis H. Thurber and Sam Lucas leads to a five furlong match race at Breton Beach opening day July 5 for 3000 dollars a side. King Daly has won several West races and been "in the money" in most starts. Wildfire has not yet run this season.
The charter members of the Y M C A Boat Club held a meeting at the Y M C A Building last night and completed its organization. Officers elected for the year include W Platt as vice president, Roseners as secretary and treasurer, F F Whitehead on the board of governors, and Dr inne W B Cc.
In Atlantic City on Sunday the Phillies beat Cincinnati 5 to 1 as Phillips allowed 7 runs while White shut down the Reds with 7 strikeouts. Dobbs and Crawford struggled, and Flick drove in three with a bases loaded double in the eighth. Irwin stood out for Cincinnati with a stolen base and run, while Hallman, Beckley, and Flick led Philadelphia with strong hitting.
St Louis Baseball Club manager Donovan wired from New York that he released pitcher Bert Jones. The southpaw has not performed this season and word of his release came as the Cardinals began their new trip. It is believed Bertie may join the Denver Club in the Western League in Colorado.
New York June 24 At a Protective Association meeting Lave Cross James McGuire and Fielder Jones were named a committee to investigate reports that players here signed with clubs in both leagues. If proven two contracts violate the association constitution and the guilty will be suspended.
Catcher Morgan Murphy once starred for Cincinnati and later linked with Philadelphia clubs is in the city. Reports say he is out of an engagement and may not play again, though he is in fine condition and could help the team if available.
McGuire's six inning two-base hits and five men caught on bases lift Brooklyn past Chicago 1 0. An early error by Kelly kept the visitors from a shutout while catcher Farrell suffers blood poisoning from a spike incident. Attendance 1,100 as Chicago errors, defensive plays, and base running shaped the tense game.
The New Yorks beat St Louis in the final inning on Hickmans hit a sacrifice and Strangs single. Attendance 4000. Mathewson pitching and Hickmans all around play notable. Sudhoff hit a home run with St. Louis errors enabling the comeback.
Pittsburg defeated Boston 8 to 2 as Dineen struggled for Boston while Pittsburg hitters collected multiple two base hits. Bransfield Ritchie Lowe and Saarinen led the offense with key hits as Phillippi and Dineen pitched for their teams. Attendance and full box show scattered scoring and miscues in a win for Pittsburg.
Stallion St Andrew, valued at $25,000, died at Rancho del Paso Sacramento from rupture. He was a valuable sire of top turf horses.
Philadelphia and Chicago played a fourteen inning game with Chicago winning 7 to 5 after tying in the ninth and scoring three in the fourteenth. Callahan pitched steadily for Philadelphia while Frazer started for Chicago. Attendance was 312. Key hits included a three-base shot by Seybold and a two-base effort by Davis.
Cleveland dominates Boston 7 to 1 in a game highlighted by Moore’s strong pitching for Cleveland and weak Boston defense. Dowd, Wood, Pickering and O’Brien produce key hits as Mitchell is tagged with the loss. Attendance listed as 3,013.
Baltimore defeated Detroit 8 to 1 as Donlin homered with two triples and two doubles in six at bats. Attendance 2,078. Detroits Williams and Gleason had multiple hits in a uneven show, while Foreman and McGinty pitched for the winners. Time 2:00. Umpires Sheridan and Connony.
Milwaukee bunched hits in the sixth inning and, aided by two Washington errors, claimed the game. Hastings pitched the seventh before Hawley relieved with bases loaded, then Garvin finished. Attendance 2,260.
Ft Wayne Indians win a 10 to 6 game over Marion after two lead changes. Pfeister faced key hits as McCann Mullin and Wright homered, while Mrs Mautner was struck by a foul ball but not seriously hurt. Attendance 300.
Dayton held the edge as the locals lost the game 4 to 2 amid a Listless crowd. Key players included Donnelly Fox and Burns with multiple hits while Stimmell pitched, and Heydon handled catching duties. Attendance recorded as Dayton n. ABH O A B Tad'ics listed with messy stats.
TOLEDO, O June 24 Joss bested Streit on the mound as Toledo won. Batter and fielding notes show Miller and Kool among the dashers with early hits. Attendance listed as 410.
In Louisville on June 4 McKenna lasted three innings as Louisville failed to touch McMackin. The Despatch notes scores and pitching from Behl, McKenna, and McAllister with Van Buren contributing a sacrifice hit and Grant aiding in the offense.
Spinel led from the start under Starter Bruen and held off La Desirous by a length, with Morey nosing Varro for third. The program noted light attendance and a generally weak card as Varro and Desi Tous were among the shorter-priced runners in a racing lineup that yielded several upsets among the second choices and outsiders.
Governor Nash spent the day seeking news from the West Virginia calamity and sent a telegram to Governor White offering Ohio’s sympathy and asking how Ohio can help.
America's champion golfers plan a tour of Great Britain and Scotland in July and August. Frances Griscom, defending women's champion, retired last Wednesday. Walter J. Travis, the men's amateur champion, expects to depart next Saturday. No firm plan to play as a pair, though their advisers say they will.
In Chicago on June 2 4 the Harlem injunction suit heard H D Collins testify he heard Adler of St Louis say he had Washburn a friend of Governor Yates to stop Ted at Harlem. The case was continued until Friday.
Mr Clubman asks the sergeant for access to the man arrested for a night house intrusion. He wants to learn how the suspect gained entry, saying there is nothing secret about the inquiry.
The American trap shooters conclude matches in England with five gold and silver cups and $50,000 in cash. Team members Elliott North Parmlee Powers and Worth head to Belgium for two international events while most sail home after visiting Paris.
Mike Schreck and Eugene Bezenah fought a fast ten round draw before the Oxford Club at Elmwood Place. Most spectators thought Schreck deserved the decision for leading throughout, but Referee Mickie Norton ruled a draw. Bezenah fought a waiting style while Schreck pressed the action. both fighters finished strong with Schreck seeming the fresher. Gus and Harry Bezenah opened with a brisk four round bout and no decision was given.
A heated dispute over a Summit street railroad franchise led to a near clash between James W. Holcomb of Cleveland and James M. Loren of Columbus in Mayor Hinkle’s private office. Loren accused funds being used to sway councilmen. Holcomb denied the charge, calling it a lie and cowardice, before friends intervened and separated them.
The program lists multiple races across Santa Anita and Washington Park with 5 furlongs to 6 furlongs plus longer Mile and 70 yards events. Entries include Compute Port Royal Bay Boy Daly Peninsula Vagrant Past 11 in the first race and Ten Candles Wax Taper The Rhymer Mortallo Outlander in the second.
Weather fine at Highland Park as Detroit reports fast track times and race results. Be a or Ibs wins first race. Little Sallie takes sixth. Blarney tops the fifth. Warranted and Fulminator among notable runners with Times listed. Multiple horses named: Cypress, Rotterdam, Pearl Ban, and Miss Chambers also noted.
Napoleon B Newhouse a middle aged salesman at D Sellars Son dry goods store gashed his throat in Canton Colorado with his wife and eight children at home. He is at Aultman Hospital with scant hope of recovery after the afternoon attempt.
In New York on June 24, Glade Run, a thoroughbred owned by Young McGiel, wore eyeglasses designed by Pittsburg Phil as part of cup blinkers. A celluloid shield covers the eye to protect from dust while allowing clear vision, with potential as a permanent fixture. Glade Run wore the specs in his last race.
Kamara with Shaw up won the Bay Ridge Handicap at Sheepshead Bay over 1 1/4 miles. Decanter was the heavy favorite but finished second as Maid of Harlem, First Whip, and The Regent followed. Shaw rode three winners on the card as track was fast and the crowd large.
In a hot, crowded Washington Park program no favorite won. Monarka, at 50 to 1, surged from rear to win the first race while Fancywood, Leo Newell, and Advance Guard also figured among notable finishes. Weather was stifling and betting remained active throughout the card.
In Columbus gambling resurfaces sparking a pool room war between Frank Kelly’s room and a rival operated by Weber and Marnane. Both rooms slash odds and employ runners as reform authorities observe without taking action.
Seattle based heavyweight Fred Russell declares readiness to fight any heavyweight globally except champion Jeffries. He favors Sharkey or Ruhlin as opponents. Manager James W. Morrison deposits 2500 dollars at First National Bank as good faith guarantee to reputable clubs offering a purse and arranging the bout.
Bookies suffer heavy losses as well backed outsiders triumph. Patton injured. McCarren heat ends with Lauterne leading early, then Edna Gerry edges Birdie May in a tight finish. Morrison’s Robert Morrison wins pacing a strong stretch run, with heavyweight favorites faltering.
Rumor and race notes describe a chaotic Newport track day with drivers Chinn and Riley, several horses including Napoleon Bona parte and Fusion, and a rough crowd around Moor and Patton. Jibes, bets, and offhand remarks color a lively if jumbled report of racing action and personalities.
The program lists entries for six furlong sprints with horses like May Cherry Remark hosphorus Poe Print ess tilaire Arriba Full Dress Piramo lil Mr. Brookwood Onomastus Sundown II Dandy H and more. Second race covers six and a half furlongs with Iloe Badass Electrolytic Scottie Cousina ha D Dr. Worth. Third race features selling for 1 16 mile with Micou Dr. Fannie Polly Bixby Eleven Deus Elsie Venner McCleary Pretty Rosie Meges Fusine Kirkwood. Fourth purse race seven furlongs includes Jim Clark Little Henry Toluca Nekarnis John McElroy Dr. J. W. Ramsey. Fifth selling race lists Phil Juni Bettie Caloocan Pauline J Kinewna Gobies Cassidy Frank Fellows Idex Dr Ayres. Sixth race six furlongs names Ch 00 lbs St Sidney Fairy Dellaay Felix Minnie B Ethel Davis O Fallon Chas Daniels McCarren Robert Gray Havelock.
Fragmentary OCR item lists several personal names and initials including Martha Cousine, Annie Meggs, Rosie, Jim Clark, Pauline Cal, Teucer Ethel Davis, and Minute B from Nekarnis John a Lice Co. The readable portion preserves a roster-like collection of individuals and affiliations without a clear narrative or event.
Lexington Ky June 2 4 Major Foxhall Perea manager of Castleton Stud the Keene breeding plant has shipped to New York two carloads of thoroughbred yearlings They number forty one and will be placed in the care of trainer James Rowe They accompany seventy seven mares at the Castleton farm and represent the entire stock moved to New York
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