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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1908
Page
6
Doerschner delivered for the Reds as Chicago errors and timely hits helped Cincinnati victory. Paskert stole home, a daring base running play highlighted by a new twirler. Bunts and Bingles added to the offense as Pittsburgh and Brooklyn also posted wins.
At League Park the Reds routed the Cubs 9 to 2 in a bold display led by pitcher Jack Doerscher and outfielder Orval Overall. Paskert stole home in the first inning, while Cincinnati’s defense overcame three errors as Chicago’s Husk Chance squad faltered behind wild pitches and missed plays.
Cincinnati rode a late scoring burst to a 6 3 win over Chicago. Doerscher drew a walk and Kling misplayed a ball allowing Hug to score, then Lobert and Ganzel added later runs. Schulte and Chance produced brief rallies but the Reds held on for victory.
The Reds and Cubs meet in the second game of the series at 3 30. Cubs players Miner Brown or Chick Fraser will start for Chicago while Bob Spade or Long Bob Ewing will pitch for Cincinnati. President Herrmann said he would trade Dave Brain for Buster Brown with Philadelphia, noting they still need pitchers.
Brooklyn defeated New York 11 to 7 as McGinnity relieved Crandall after a powerful fifth inning. McIntyre was knocked out early but Malarkey held steady until the eighth when Brooklyn added two more runs. The Brooklyn offense surged in the middle frames, overcoming New York’s early lead.
Philadelphia wins 9 to 2 at Boston as Dooin Browne Doolin lead with two-base hits and a homer. Roukes Young Sparks see varied scoring with Dooin Bransfield stolen bases and multiple runners left on base. Time 1 45 Umpires Rigter and Johnstone.
Philadelphia bats attack early against Washington as Vickers supports solid defense. Johnson surrenders nine hits in seven innings before Faldenberg relief, while Milan and Hartsell spark offense. Washington stranded runners, Philadelphia builds on a 1 0 lead and holds on for the win.
Indianapolis bunched hits in the third and seventh innings off Hall and aided by Nee's three errors defeated St Paul 10 to 4. Williams led with two doubles, while Davidson and Coulter contributed key hits as the visitors piled up runs. Hall pitched seven innings for St Paul, allowing 11 hits.
In Kansas City on June 20 Kansas City broke a tied score in the ninth on a single by Lynee and a grounder by Neighbors to win 3 2. Louisville mounted late threats but could not overcome the deficit. Key players include Cross and Perrine with notable at bats and Wood the winning pitcher.
Milwaukee wins both ends of a twin bill from Toledo. In the first game Milwaukee scores in the 3rd, 4th, and 5th frames to top Toledo 5 to 0. key hits include Williams McChesney and Robinson. In the second game Milwaukee edges Toledo 4 to 2 as McChesney pounds a triple and Roth adds a two-base hit. Curtis and Latimore combine on the mound.
In Minneapolis on June 29 Columbus swept both games. Oberlin pitched both outings in strong form until the final inning of the second game. John Freeman hit two home runs and Congalton added another. Raidy stole home and Kruger made a one handed catch. The second game ended after seven innings.
Selectman wins the Water Pearl at Sheepshead Bay in 1 07 1 5 setting a new 5% furlongs turf record. Priscillian matches the track mile record at 1 37 3 5 with Dugan aboard. Peter Quince quits late as Priscillian pulls away by six lengths. Sand Piper meets Selectman in a close nose finish in the fifth race while multiple other races list pace and times.
In Albany on June 29 two New York racing groups the Coney Island Jockey Club and the Saratoga Association filed expense statements with the Secretary of State detailing outlays for anti race track gambling legislation. Ex Governor Frank S Black received over 2400 dollars and law firm Davies Stone and Auerbach about 4500. The Coney Island club listed 7538.53 for counsel and the Saratoga Association 5653.91.
Syracuse coach James Ten Eyck said he will travel to New York to finalize plans with KE Harriman to coach the railroad magnate's sons in rowing. Harriman and his sons visited Syracuse after the Poughkeepsie races and confirmed arrangements for immediate instruction.
Fifty five coach horses owned by Alfred G. Vanderbilt were auctioned in London this afternoon with little bidding. The sale brought in an aggregate of 13400 dollars.
An ugly spill near the clubhouse interrupted the last race as Agnes Wood fell after Lenora G. stumbled. Lady Almy won the mile and a sixteenth, with Lady Baldur second and Silver Brook third. Jason rode by Noe triumphed in the steeplechase, McIlvain second and Chancellor third.
Race results list multiple horses with weights and payouts for six furlongs to one mile. Notables include Serenade, Washakie, and The Missus across first to fourth races, with figures for straight place and show bets, and entries such as Director and Pretension in steeplechase along with numerous jockeys and runners.
Fifth Race featured Bitter Miss and Water Lake among others with payouts listed for win place and show. Sixth Race saw Lady Almy and Lady Baldur among entrants with show payouts and a noted fall of Lenora G and Agnes Wood.
Jockey George Cochrane, aboard McIlvain, was fined 50 and suspended for the rest of the meeting after judge Price ruled he forced McIlvain into Jason at the stretch hurdle. Jockey Tommie Taylor’s suspension was lifted to allow him to ride in today’s stake on Floreal. Hughes failed to hire Nicol, Shilling, or Koerner. Attendance held steady despite lower admission. The Cincinnati Trophy for two year olds headlines the afternoon with about 3500 dollars to the winner.
Detroit reports heavy rain at Windsor shrinking the course to about half. Six races resulted with winners Little Minnie Byzantine Ramble Hawkama Chipmunk Miss Dalena Zipango and more across distances from six furlongs to one and one sixteenth miles with times ranging from 1 08 3-5 to 4 29.
Bellevue Park hosts Fourth of July doubleheader with Bellevue Grays versus Bellevue Crescents at 1 PM and Blue Grass of Newport at 3 15 PM to decide Campbell County amateur championship. Hubbard and Klein for Grays with Dowdell and Berninger umpiring.
Sir Thomas Lipton signals a renewed challenge to the America's Cup with a cutter rigged yacht built under the universal rule of the New York Yacht Club. The NYYC would designate the yacht size, with Lipton ready to proceed if a challenge is accepted. Lipton plans two yachts built to NYYC designs by Fife, selecting the better for the cup.
A report claimed the New York Yacht Club would accept Sir Thomas Lipton's challenge for the America's Cup under new racing rules, but officials at the club denied any decision had been made. The denials came as speculation swirled around preparations for the famed harbor match.
Chicago hosts the International Derby with entrants led by Leslie Haddock and George Howard aboard the Cincinnati, a large 87 000 cubic foot balloon named for the race, owned by Norman G. Kenan. Dr. Frederick J. Fielding of the Aero Club of Texas has joined the scene as other contestants near arrival. Leo Stevens returns as starter, bringing the America and United States craft.
The King's County grand jury will hear the bookmakers arrested at Gravesend and Sheepshead Bay race tracks for betting on races. Eighteen bookmakers were arraigned in Coney Island Police Court and hearings are postponed to July 13 for a test case decision.
Milwaukee June 29 Manager Armour of the Toledo ball club announced a deal sending pitcher Bushelman of Cincinnati who was loaned to Springfield to Lincoln of the Western League for the season as Springfield moves to Portsmouth.
Wheeling defeated Grand Rapids 4 to 3 to clinch the last game of the series in Michigan. Batteries Warner Bailey for Grand Rapids, Rogers Huston for Wheeling. Other Central League games postponed due to rain.
Millcreek Valley defeats Walnut Hills 6 to 5 in a seventh inning rain shortened Traction League game. Brown pitched for Millcreek with strong hitters including Palmer and Yeager delivering early offense. Vallandingham struck out eight for Walnut Hills before rain halted play.
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