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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1900
Page
5
Baseball gossip and scores recap fair play controversy. Umpire error cost Beckley a home run as St. Louis defeated Cincinnati 2 0 while Boston routed Philadelphia 20 4 and Brooklyn beat New York 15 2 yesterday.
Cincinnati pitcher Theodore Breitenstein shines as Reds misplay two plays by umpire Terry mar the game. St Louis wins 1 to 0 as Beckley is robbed of a homer and a run on a disputed call in the fourth and Beckley is again thwarted late. The Tigers, Cubs and Giants also on today’s slate.
In St Louis on June 25 Terry’s errors helped the Reds lose to the Cardinals. Beckley’s fourth inning drive nearly cleared the fence, and questions linger over whether the ball was ruled fair.
At Newport Kentucky on June 2 1900 the Queen City Jockey Club held its sixteenth day of the spring meeting. First race Purse 275 dollars for three year olds and up featured Drambury and Flop with Drambury winning after a late drive. Dirt and interference affected several runners. Second race for two year olds 5 furlongs saw Kolheim Carnival and Emma C L contend with Emma C L winning in gallop. Third race saw Isaac Murphy on a fast horse win as Queen Carnival faltered late. Fourth race measured 11 16 miles with Peter Duryea winning in easy fashion. Fifth race for three year olds and up at 6 furlongs ended in a romp for Northumberland but Iris narrowly placed. post delays noted. Sixth race 11 16 miles Jeannot won for the five year olds with Goose Liver, Virgie O. and Friesland among others. The column notes the Reds’ trip and the arrival of new players and coaches for a national game.
The effortful contest featured controversial umpiring by Terry on Beckley’s fourth inning home run call and Keister safe at third. Breitenstein dazzled with control and velocity while Corcoran’s shortstop gem impressed. Heidrich exited with rib injury as Barrett and Irwin shined despite Reds setback.
In the second inning Donovan beat out a grounder as Jake failed to cover the bag. Breitenstein could not outrun the speedy runner. Quinn covers a lot of ground toward first and Beckley must learn this.
The Brooklyns hammered Carrick Hawley and Cogan as Kennedy and strong support powered a 5 to 2 win over New York at Washington Park. Attendance reached 2,300 with 41 Brooklyn hits and 37 by New York.
Boston started with eight singles in the second inning scoring seven runs then added thirteen more as Dineen struggled. Slugging, solid hitting by Boston overcame Delehanty and Philadelphia pitching, final margin large after a long 3 hour 5 minute game at Philadelphia.
Reserved grand stand seats for the opening game with Boston on Thursday go on sale at Straus' today. Four hundred opera seats are placed in the new stand between home plate and third base and will be reserved daily at Straus'. The balance of the stand costs sixty five cents. The old right field bleachers become a fifty cent pavilion with new bleachers in the right field and the old left field bleachers used for emergencies. All work on the stands and diamond is advanced. rain only could prevent Thursday's game with Boston.
Chicago won the June 25 game against Minneapolis here by timely hits in the second and seventh innings. Padden was ejected for disputing a decision, attendance 750. Katoll pitched for Chicago with 3 strikeouts. Harvey also struck out 3 for Minneapolis. Chicago leads the American League race with a 36 22 record.
Winter narrowly defeated a strong field at Newport in a seven furlong condition race carrying top weight. Georgie led early before Winter surged to win by a half length with Carl C. edging Tragedy for second by a head. Kolheim impressed in the second race, running away to a long victory at 12 to 1 in five and a half furlongs.
Cleveland beats Buffalo 7 to 6 after rallying for six runs in the eighth. Milligan allowed only one hit through seven innings, then Cleveland offense erupted with key hits from Shearon Gettman and Lachance, while Hoffer and Milligan matched up in a tense ballgame before 1,200 fans.
Detroit overturns a 7 4 deficit in the ninth inning to beat Indianapolis 8 to 7. Casey, Nicol, and Shaw spark the rally as Cronin falters late while Guese and Kellum combine on the mound. Dwyer presides as 1,800 attend.
Milwaukee beat Kansas City 4 to 0 in five innings as Patten yielded twelve hits while Carsey allowed seven. Milwaukee totaled 32 bases with Dowd Waldron and Anderson among the players contributing. Attendance was 1,000 with Reidy and Patten credited for the win and loss respectively.
At St Louis Fair Grounds two owner partners Hogan and Muldoon clash after a disputed race where Maud Wallace faded and Malay won by a length. The race was dropped amid questions of betting evidence, while Necklace edged Early Bird by a nose in the final odds race. Other results featured Barrica losing to Grey Forge and Leo Planter winning in a clear field amid sulking.
Joe Gans the Baltimore light weight champ meets Barney Furey in a fifteen round main event at People's Theater. Evening includes two ten round bouts featuring Lyons Schreck Cullen Shipp with rivalries expected to be fast and even. Doors open seven, first bout at eight thirty with Honest John Kelly refereeing.
In Louisville on June 25 results from Fountain Ferry bicycle races show Owen Kimble of Louisville winning the one mile open professional final heat with Jed Newkirk of Chicago second and James Fowler of Chicago third in 2.32. In the professional handicap half mile final heat Owen Kimble again won with E. C. Seman of New Haven Connecticut second and Jam Fowler third in 1 05.
Lexington report notes Colonel Milton Young owner of McGrathiana Stud has been named judge of the thoroughbred rings at the Torontotion and Industrial Fair to run from August 27 to September 9. He is a prominent figure in horse racing and breeding circles.
Horse racing report outlines six races with outcomes and times. Golden Age won the first at 4 furlongs, With Thut finished fourth, Etta unseated rider Bullman. Other results include Scales and Vohker placing in the selling, Cambrian and Bangle in the long dash, May Beach and Fly By Night in six furlongs, Topmast and Patroon in selling. Time marks listed for each event.
The Zephyr Stakes for two-year-olds at Sheepshead Bay saw Commando surge to victory in 1:09 2 5 over Holstein and King Pepper. Earlier races featured selling and turf events with notable fills from Gold Heels Blue Devil and Ten Candles among others.
Oliver's All Gold, Derby candidate, carried 122 pounds and won at Washington Park on a slow track. Favorite Overton faded after leading seven furlongs, while Cambrian, Bangle, Zoroaster, and Golden Age won their races in a modest program. May Beach carried weight and ran six furlongs in 1:14 on a slow track.
Nancy Till defeated top sprinters including Zanone and Looram at Fort Erie. Edgeworth damaged chances in the second race with a false break. Race summaries list winners and times for six races, noting odds and weights for each entry. Ed Moore claimed Zanone after the race.
In Newport yesterday jockey Tom Britton fell with Dramburg after a false start but remounted to win the race amid cheers. My Butterfly and Northumberland had notable incidents and bids, while Old Hornpipe shows decline. Attendance was unusually brisk for a Monday.
Lexington June 25 The suit of W E Singleton against Major T J Carson of D Stud was revived today in a case famed for its sensational history. Singleton, a photographer, claimed Carson attacked him over remarks about his niece Miss Mami Warfield now Mrs Percy Burrell of New York, after Singleton drew a gun and Carson shot him. A jury awarded Singleton 5000 damages, a new trial motion was overruled, and an arrest warrant was issued when Carson failed to appeal or pay. Carson is in New York. warrant returned not found with capias possible after his return. Carson later fell and broke his leg keeping him out for months.
In the New York polo tournament at Prospect Park Brooklyn Philadelphia defeated Meadowbrook 14 to 3 to claim the championship title.
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