Wagner Alone to Win over Reds in tight game
Wagner carried the effort securing victory as Cincinnati fell behind. Jerks Weimer was sidelined late and Pirates surged in the final stages with Campbell driving Gotham offense.
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1908
Page
6
Wagner carried the effort securing victory as Cincinnati fell behind. Jerks Weimer was sidelined late and Pirates surged in the final stages with Campbell driving Gotham offense.
National League results show Pittsburg defeated Cincinnati 5 to 2 and Chicago beat St Louis 2 to 1. New York routed Boston 7 to 0 while Philadelphia beat Brooklyn 3 to 1. American League standings record Cleveland over Chicago 6 to 0 and St Louis over Detroit 7 to 1. Washington and New York games end with Bos in scoreline. New York at Philadelphia 6 remains noted.
Cincinnati battles Chicago while Pittsburg faces St. Louis and Boston plays New York. Philadelphia meets Brooklyn in a set of scheduled contests highlighting key city rivalries.
In a rail trip game between Pittsburg and St Louis Honus Wagner led the Pirates to a 6-6 tie with the Reds. Haas homered and drove in multiple runs as the Pirates and Reds split a four game series two games each. Weimer pitched well until eighth inning changes shifted momentum.
In a played baseball game the Pittsburgh and Cincinnati lineups produced multiple hits. Wagner hit a home run and Abbaticchiou had late two base hits. Willis, Weimer, and Campbell pitched with varied success as errors and double plays shaped the inning sequence. Time was 1 hour 40 minutes with Emslie and Rudderham umpires.
In Chicago June 4 the locals win 5 4 in ten innings after two out heroics. Schulte steals second and scores on Hostetter's wild throw while Charles belted a two run homer for the visitors. Hofman had a two base hit. Reulbach and Fromme pitched, with Reulbach issuing two bases on balls.
New York won both games of the June 24 doubleheader in Boston. In the opener Malarkey relieved Mathewson late, facing no hits in two innings to seal a 4 0 victory. Boston failed to score until the final inning of the second game, as New York pulled away for a 7 0 win with Ritchey delivering a three base hit and Donlin and Seymour sparking the offense.
Philadelphia wins the third game of the series 3 to 1 as Brooklyn issues two walks and two singles for two runs in the second and adds one in the eighth. Magee and Bergen steal bases, Lewis hits a three bagger, and Corridon yields the loss with Wilhelm closing. Time 1:32, Umpire O Day.
Joss held Chicago to four hits while Owen struggled with baserunners. Cleveland made lineup switches with Hickman benched and Hinchman in right field Bradley to short and Perring to third. Stovall Lajoie and Oanderson starred as Cleveland outslugged Chicago 6 to 4 for a deciding victory.
Washington won a slow game at Boston 8 to 2, with Lord knocked out after a spike. Milan and Shipke had two base hits each, Burchell and Smith pitched for the losers, and Hartman closed for Washington. Stolen bases went to Street Milan Shipke McBride.
Baseball game log details two teams New York Philadelphia with hits by Hartsel Vickers Collins Conroy Murphy and pitching by Schlitzer Manning Chesbro. Detroit St Louis score line features Mullin Waddell Schaefer Kilifer Wallace and others with two base hits sacrifices and stolen bases. Time and other misc data included.
Milwaukee fielders committed nine errors fueling a 6 to 2 loss to Columbus. Bateman pitched well for Columbus while Webster? Bateman had eight strikeouts for Milwaukee and Goodwin fanned four. Bases on balls favored Goodwin with three. Time of game was 1 hour 30 minutes with Owens umpiring.
Minneapolis and Toledo split a double header with Toledo hammering Oberlin for six runs in the first game while Minneapolis held Toledo to one run in a later frame. Biersdorfer worked the mound for Toledo and yielded no hits through five and one third innings.
Kansas City tops Indianapolis 4 0 in the opener as Marquard fans 11 but walks 9. Bush’s sensational fielding helps the locals hold on in the second game with Slagle on the mound. Cross Krueger Hallman and Brashear contribute stolen bases and key plays in a tight two game set.
William F. Traffley former manager for the Baltimore and Des Moines teams, including the 1888 Des Moines club that won 25 straight games, died in Des Moines this morning of tuberculosis at age 48.
Latonia racing card featured Margaret T. and Merrick consistent in wins as crowd stayed light. Officials denied rumor of gates closing with plans to run the full 41 days while results showed Margaret T and Merrick leading, plus long shots Fred Mace and Tim Hurst factoring in.
The record lists race entries and results with Tim Hurst at 113 pounds and several horses such as Airship Delray Sam Clay Bensonhurst Flora Ray Bellicone Lord Harry and George Young in a sixth race mile event. Mon-signor carried 109 pounds winning with $9.20 straight and $7.05 place while John Louis and Albert Star placed with various show payouts.
The Latonia Oaks program at Cincinnati announces Major McDowell's Ellen-a-Dale as favorite in the feature. Ellen-a-Dale carries thirteen pounds more than rivals Estradia and Boema, with $1,500 added by the club and last minute entries possible before post.
In Sheepshead Bay on June 24 the Jockey Club ordered all information from the track to be censored and wires removed with telephone lines substituted. Stamina won the Mermaid Stakes carrying 126 pounds, while Suffragette and Foot Pad dominated the Surf Stakes and other races featured Frizette, Peter Pan, and Mazzarone Stakes outcomes.
Radium owned by Cliff Todd dominates the four heat Hamilton Trotting Association meet taking the last three heats and the 2:20 trot. Hannah Darby and Ruth Sphinx place second and third. Best time 2:21. Washington W takes the 2:24 pace with Claimless and Nathalie following. Arthur J. withdrawn due to sickness. Fitzhugh Lee wins the 2:24 trot with Leonard W and Borealice runner-ups. Rosa Hunter finishes fourth.
The program lists six races for a mixed card with long entries. First Race features Roseben and others in 6 furlongs with weights shown. Second Race is a two mile selling steeplechase including Expansionist Caller Kara and Locked Out. Third Race covers two-year-old fillies at five furlongs on Futurity course with Fore Personal Counterpane Chaperon. Fourth Race The Swift for three-year-olds runs furlongs led by King Cobalt Golden Pearl Hessian Fireside Spooner Nimbus Notasulga Fond. Fifth Race selling for three-year-olds and up at 1 1 2 miles on turf with Temacco Chan tilly Sally Sailor Girl. Sixth Race Maidens for two-year-olds selling five furlongs Futurity course listing Primrose League Yankee Tourist Waponca Taxidermist Water Vliet Verbatim Nedlim Star Thistle Century Boy Coquette Cliff Lady Swift Sniff Etherial Garland Newbury Oukid Tageone Wamboro Eliza.
The National Commission found in favor of H. C. Hoffman for eight days salary with the Boston National League Club. Hoffman received a $100 advance and must repay the difference between his salary and $100. He was released to the Providence Club of the Eastern League.
New London Conn June 24 The eve of the Harvard Yale regatta finds keen public interest as Harvard defeats Yale in the freshman four and graduates eight while weather dampens hopes for Secretary Taft and the Roosevelt party may attend.
At Columbus Ohio on June 24 the preliminary handicap drew 299 shooters. C H Ditto from Keithsburg Ill led with elite eight een yards and a stellar 94, while A Young from Ohio tied for high at twenty yards but was ineligible as a trader. Illinois won the five man state team title with 470 breaks.
New York reports that Martin Sheridan the discus entrant probably will not join the Olympic team bound for London. The departure of the American squad is imminent and other second squad members will join the trip thanks to financial support from friends clubs and colleges. Seven replacements already added include Robbins Beard Band Deselding Sherman Tewanina and De Grote from Yale Ames Iowa Harvard Carlisle Indian School and Missouri Athletic Club.
Brighton defeats East Ends 10 to 0 in a shut-out. McCloy Robertson Helferich Fehl each with two stolen bases. Sauer strikes out seven for the Brightons while Stewart fanned four and Siegel three. Time 1 50. Umpires Nester and Stern bere.
At this time of year many $20.00 and $25.00 suits lack full size runs. To move stock quickly the retailer reduces prices to $15.00.
Clark Griffith, manager of the New York Yankees, tendered his resignation to owner Frank Farrell in Philadelphia after a pregame conference. He said he was disheartened and should step aside to give Farrell a chance to try another manager, with Elberfeld named as a possible successor.
In Ft Wayne the league games ended 5 to 2 and 3 to 2. Batteries powered by Corns, K Kelley, Kerwen, Spahr in the first game and Malloy, K Kelley, Muldowney, Huston in the second. Both games cited strong pitching and timely hitting at home.
South Bend beat Evansville 5 to 4 in a game highlighted by strong fielding and heavy hitting. Martin and Tieman paired for South Bend with Wacker and Dunn for Evansville, as the scoreline shows a close finish.
Grand Rapids defeated Terre Haute 3 to 2 in the series opener today. Batteries credited to Dickson Bailey Douthitt and Williams. The box score shows Grand Rapids leading early with a 6 0 run and finishing 3 to 2. Terre Haute struggled with defense and late rallies could not overcome the deficit.
Zanesville defeated Dayton 10 to 0 as pitcher E Walker allowed few hits and received solid backing from catcher and fielders. Batteries were Yingling and Kiefel for Dayton and E Walker and Fischer for Zanesville.
Lemaire the Belgian defeated Wylie Co. Grant of the New York Lawn Tennis Club in the all England championship fourth round. The match ended 3-6 4-6 6-4 6-2 6-2 in favor of Lemaire.
Atlanta beat Nashville 5 to 0 in Atlanta. Birmingham lost to Montgomery 0 to 2. Little Rock shut out Mobile 6 to 0 in Little Rock.
In Lexington on June 24 authorities brought Nancy and William Merrill to trial for the murder of Mrs. Mary Terry. The couple were arrested after Mrs. Merrill allegedly shot Mrs. Terry two weeks earlier when she discovered her husband with Terry. Moe was acquitted earlier, but new developments led to the current arrest and charges.
Charles Soucy a 39 year old silversmith of 1600 Western Avenue attempted to end his life yesterday by swallowing iodine. Friends discovered him before it took effect and he was taken to City Hospital. He is married.
The Gee undertak ing Company held its first directors meeting at the Odd Fellows Temple. Elected officers include President L H Brandewie Vice President William Roegge Secretary Henry Mueller Treasurer Dana Miller and a broad board. A stockholders meeting is set for July 22 to discuss erecting a new plant.
The Waiters' Sunday Club welcomed over twenty new members at Maxwell Hall yesterday morning. The group plans to recruit all city waiters to join its ranks.
The six camps of the Woodmen of the World of Cincinnati will hold a union meeting in the G.A. R. Hall on Sixth Street this evening to celebrate the nineteenth anniversary of the order and initiate a class of one hundred candidates.
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