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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1906
Page
6
Rain halted the Chicago game as Schle1 and Lunds meet today while Barry’s absence is noted. Ewing and Lund plan to launch a strong showing despite weather disruptions.
The National League and American League listings show team records with wins and losses, including Cleveland and New York leading their divisions. Minor leagues such as Evansville, South Bend, Dayton, and Terre Haute appear with their current W L and percentage standings.
Heavy rain halted the Reds versus Spuds at West Side Park in Chicago. Fans demanded refunds as rain checks were treated as souvenirs. The game was postponed to Monday with Springfield off and Reds to St Louis next.
The column debunks slander about National Commission chair Herrmann after a telegram from President Pulliam said Phelps would join Boston and that Pittsburg was told not to play him. It notes Eddie Phelps may sue and hints Jack Barry could be traded for another player soon with possible outcomes for the Reds. Leo Hafford's Indianapolis win is cited.
National League game details show Pittsburg defeating St Louis 5 to 2 on June 29. Wagner led the offense with strong batting, collecting two-base hits and a sacrifice, while Leach and Burch added production. Druhot and Willis shared pitching duties as St Louis stranded five runners and Pittsburg six.
Boston defeated New York 3 to 2 on June 2 as the table turned in a tightly fought contest. The win boosts Boston's position in the standings and marks a pivotal moment in the series.
In a late season game New York totaled 8 runs on 12 hits while Boston managed 4 runs on 12 hits. Bresnahan and Brain led the offense for New York with key hits, while Young and McGinnity were dominant on the mound. The contest featured multiple two-base hits and timely RBI drives, with Beeson and Devlin contributing in the field and at the plate. Umpires Emelie and Conway presided over a brisk 1 hour 23 minute affair.
Philadelphia defeated Brooklyn 5 to 1 as Lush struggled to hit. Piven contributed a 10001900 line while Scanlon pitched for Philadelphia. Brooklyn left on nine bases and Gleason, Doom and Casey appeared in key plays.
In Washington on June 29 the Phillies and Nationals split a doubleheader. The visitors won 9 to 5 in game one, while Washington took game two 6 to 5. Patten lasted seven innings in the second game as Philadelphia used three pitchers. A tumbling catch by Hickman highlighted the afternoon.
Cleveland beat Chicago 9 to 2 as heat affected players. Jackson retired after heat, Townsend strong on mound, Jones and Donohue troubled by Chicago. Hitters include Lajoie Bay Bradley and Rossman with multiple runs, Walsh and Owen on the mound for Cleveland and Chicago respectively.
Detroit collected six hits and three errors to score seven runs securing the win over St. Louis. In the eighth inning St. Louis loaded the bases but could tally only once as Powell sawed off the threat and Wallace and Koehler fanned with the bases loaded. Donahue struck out eight for Detroit while Powell fanned four for St. Louis in a 7 to 3 final.
The New York Americans defeated Boston 8 to 4 in a June 23 match. Chesbro pitched for New York with 6 strikeouts while Dineen faced one. Notable plays include Laporte and Freeman with three-base hits and Williams with a two-base hit.
Terre Haute loses to South Bend as pitching errors and timely hits decide the game. Batter stats show South Bend with 10 runs and Terre Haute with 9 in a high scoring duel. First lines indicate a South Bend victory in the Central League encounter played in Terre Haute.
Today at League Park Pleasant Ridge meets Avondale while Linwood faces College Hill at College Hill and Northside clashes with Norwood at Pleasant Ridge. Umpires Dugan Burgess Schrander Bass Hornberger Schrimper Evans Diehl Caldwell will oversee the doubleheader slate as Avondale seeks to maintain the lead amid late-season action.
Queen City League schedule features Y M C A vs Covington at Covington Park Advent M C vs Settlement at Cumminsville Blues grounds Carey vs Insurance at Lockland Norwood Blues vs Home City at Andersons Ferry Umpires Murray Hanley Funch Burke. Multiple Sunday games set across Covington Union Park Linwood Anderson Ferry and League Park with players signed and teams seeking matchups.
At Rockingham Park Salem authorities pressured bookmakers after the fourth race leading to a halt in betting. Governor McLane directed County Solicitor Batchelder to enforce the law. Track officials then ordered bookmakers to suspend business with no bets seen in the fifth and sixth races.
In the eleventh inning Ford misplayed a pop up, Bateman triple to drive Hynes home, giving Milwaukee a 2 to 1 victory over Minneapolis. Oyler made a spectacular one handed catch as the game’s lone fielding highlight.
Indianapolis defeated Louisville 5 to 4 in a well played game through a big third inning. Key players include Hallman Dunleavy Quinlan and Kahoe with multiple hits and steals. Hafford and Wolfe pitched well and the game lasted 1 hour 50 minutes with Owens umpiring.
St Paul won 4 to 1 over Kansas City in the first inning today as four hits produced three runs after two were out. Moore pitched well for St Paul with three runs charged to Kansas City.
Toledo dominates Columbus as Robertaille exits in the sixth after wild pitching. Pickering Krueger W Clarke Abbott and Nance key hits for Toledo while Colum bus struggles with Camnitz and Robertaille on the mound. Final score 10 to 0 with Toledo tallying seven runs in the sixth.
Alec Smith of Nassau won the United States open with 295 strokes over seventy-two holes at Lake Forest Illinois. He led by three over Willie Anderson and finished with steady scoring despite a downpour in the rain delayed afternoon round. Smith also holds the Western Open title, with Willie Smith and James Maiden sharing runner up and third places respectively.
Circuit Attorney Sager filed quo warranto in Missouri Circuit Court to oust the Cella Commission Company and revoke its franchises alleging unlawful usurpation of state-granted powers. Officers listed include F. J. Miner as President, C. A. Tilles as Vice President, and P. A. Stephens as Secretary.
E. Robinson rides two winners while Orly 115 takes the free handicap in a strong front run. Eular disappointed after being well backed as observers note the odds favored him before the race.
Probable winners listed include Dr. Burch Hector Bensonhurst LaVella Old Honesty Harold D Port Warden Snowdrift Ferris entry John Carroll Milam entry Nonie Lucille Bonart Anna Ruskin Frank Flesher Harding Marsh Redon Precious Stone Lizzie McLean Proteus Capitano.
At Latonia yesterday Orly II returned to his New Orleans form and won the feature free handicap at a mile and one sixteenth. Eular failed to match prior mud speeds, while backers favored several favorites as four carried off coonskins with three failing. Jockeys E Robinson and others earned victories, and multiple race results, handicaps, and horses were listed with times and odds.
Multiple horse races described with odds, placements, and times. Orly II leads the handicap finishing two lengths clear, followed by Brancas and The Minks. Peter Nathaniel falters. Other races include a 11-16 mile event won by Orly II, and a 5 furlong sprint where Helmuth dominates, with Brancas second and The Minks third.
Frank Doss boosted Whippoorwill by 400, then he changed ownership to Doss as judges cited inconsistent running. J. H. Young’s entries to be refused later. Handbooks in town hinted at expected win and price manipulation. Little Preston fell from Water Silk but recovered to win Rubinon in seventh. Roscoe Troxler left for Sheepshead Bay to ride Sir Huon in the Advance Stakes. General Manager Young arranged race call from the press stand as Long horse remains favorite. Kdpp’s engagement ended. Michael’s band to perform now.
The Thistle Stakes over 1 1/8 miles at Sheepshead Bay ends with First Mason winning the feature race. Ormonde's Right caused an accident before the start, Shaw being substituted by Perrine. The card also reports results from seven furlongs to five furlongs with Melbourne Nominee, Brookdale Nymph, Jersey Lady, Grenjade, and Sally M. among others and times from 1:29 2-5 to 1:52 3-5.
Latonia Jockey Club directors voted to extend the meeting thirty one days from July 5 to August 11 1906. A petition signed by over 100 horsemen representing more than 1200 horses was sent to the Kentucky Racing Commission, with a court appeal pending after an unconstitutional ruling.
A racing card lists seven races with horse names weights and distances. Knight of Elway leads the first race over hurdles at weight 145, followed by Oro 144 and Phantom 140, among others. The six furlong second race includes Shotgun 135 and Aeronaut 130 with many runners. the Great Trial six furlongs features Water Pearl 129 and multiple 122s. the Advance is 1 mile 3 furlongs with Cairngorm 126. the fifth race is five and a half furlongs with El Fall 108 and Floware 94. the sixth also five and a half furlongs lists Beaucléure 107 and Magna-Stella 99. the turf seventh race over one and one sixteenth mile includes Agile 135 and Dolly Spanker 119.
Two favorites won at Kenilworth as track conditions were sloppy. In the first race over four and one half furlongs Gold Note led Tu dor by a neck with Tony Bonero third. time 0 56. The second race saw Em barrassment top Monacorder with Hyperiad third. time 1743 1 5. Silver Skin captured the third race at one and one sixteenth miles ahead of Hera and Carey. time 1 50 1 5. Grace Kimball won the fifth over one mile with Pénemah second and Round Dance third. time 1 03. Perry McAdow led six furlongs ahead of Richard Jr with Lady Stewart third. time 1 19 1 5.
In Hot Springs Arkansas on June 29 Sheriff Williams ordered all poolrooms closed following a mass meeting denouncing a crime wave. Speakers urged full enforcement of the law and resolutions were adopted directing Mayor Belding to act.
Fort Wayne Ind June 29 Contemplated changes in the Interstate Baseball League have been completed Muncie Ind has taken the franchise of Flint Mich and Marion O has been given the franchise formerly held by Saginaw Mich
Chicago hosts the annual Central A A U games with top sprinters Hahn and Parsons from Milwaukee, Blair from Hammond Indiana, and Markley of Miami University. They hold 100 and 220 yard records around 9.4 to 10 seconds, and officials expect records may fall with good conditions.
In Atlanta Birmingham won 3 1 over Atlanta. Memphis triumphed over Little Rock 11 2. Nashville defeated Montgomery 8 2. Shreveport beat New Orleans 3 1.
Special Dispatch reports W. C. Tatum, Dispensary Commissioner, was informed from Orangeburg that J. T. Parks, Auditing Clerk of the State Dispensary, and R. H. Covar, business manager of The Orangeburg Patriot, were mortally wounded in a street duel. Parks, former Patriot owner, and Covar were shot through the body amid a dispute over settlements. Parks is the Secretary of the Democratic State Executive Committee and a native of Edgefield County.
Walter Wellman, head of the Wellman-Chicago Record Herald Arctic expedition, arrives in Tromso with three French aeronauts and crew. Airship material reaches Tromsoe tomorrow and the party plans to move to Spitzbergen next week. Wellman rejects reports of abandoning airship northward this year. He remains confident of an August aerial route to the pole despite delays.
Private Wm. Brittain of the Fourth Infantry, confined in the guardhouse for two months, was sentenced by general court martial at the barracks to two years in the military prison at Ft Leavenworth for desertion. He had carried General Lawton off the field after a Philippine battle when Lawton was shot and killed.
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