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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

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Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1918

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Intercity Semipro Race Heats Up Across Region

The Interstate Semipro Circuit races for leadership spark lively action in Cleveland Canton Toledo Akron Johnstown Pittsburg and Detroit as Price Hill Urichos Wiedemanns and others vie for the city title. Brossman faces Doty for Muldoons while Urichos meet North Cincinnati at Crowe's Park with umpire assignments listed. Play begins at 3 p.m.

National Baseball Federation Good Cincy Gonfalon Cleveland Canton Toledo Akron Johnstown Pittsburg Detroit National Otto Strasshofer Joe Smith Forest City Calamour Central Sheet Steele Goodyear Goodrich Cambriara Merkels McKeesport Ambridge Company Maxwells Mich Straits Price Hill Urichos Wiedemanns Interstate Muldoons Richardsons Newport Moose North Cincinnati Madison A. C Price Hill Urich Pop Simms Carl Klugmann Crowe's Park Ziegler Millcreek Valley Richardson Field Lockland Mueller Seward Applegate Eichenhorst Altho Indians Reading Royals Reading Cormany McDonald Price Hill Heine Peitz Madisonville Richter Richardson Beichenhorst Urichos Borchering Brossmann Doty

Spinney Junior League Standings and Tonight's Matches

The St Aloysious of Covington top the Spinney League after a strengthened lineup with Avalons. Tonight matchups include Reading Lookouts versus Etoc, Rockfords versus C A C, Ft Thomas versus Elmwood St Aloysious, and Harvest Home versus St Aloysious of Covington as the season runs toward October 6.

St. Aloysious of Covington Avalons St. A. Boys Reading Lookouts Etoc Rockfords Ft. Thomas Elmwood St Aloysious Harvest Home X. Ae Covington St Elmwood &T. Aloysious

Oakley Baseball Club Passes to Player Control

Oakley businessmen transfer control of the Oakley baseball club to the players for the rest of the season. Heinie Hollis receives carte blanche to run the team and ensure no local club outplays Oakley in the field. Battery stars Bob Conway Red Dugan showcase the team against Mabley Carew as Doepker adds Sebas Busch and Benning to strengthen the visitors' squad.

Oakley Oakley Baseball Club Heinie Hollis Oakley Club Hollis Bob Conway George Diehl Red Dugan Charley Dugan Mabley &Carew Club Doepker Mabley & Carew Club Joe Sebas Heinie Busch Bill Benning

Expect Hot Game Between Red Sox and Newport Moose

The Cincinnati Red Sox and the Newport Moose meet at Andrews Park this afternoon at 3 pm in a highly anticipated contest. Newport Moose boast clean cut tactics and strong fan support, while Cincinnati has a fast hitting lineup. McCain is slated to pitch for Moose with either George Steppe or Chuck Heller starting for the Red Sox.

Cincinnati Red Sox Newport Moose Andrews Park Red Sox McCain Moose George Steppe Chuck Heller

Harrisons Play St Vincent de Paul Club In Deer Creek Tilt

Manager Jahrus brings back the hotel boys for a 3 PM game at Deer Creek No 6 against the St Vincent de Paul Club of the Catholic Athletic League. The lineup includes Kemme, Lohrum, Bricka, Young, Emigholz, Parhurst, plus retained players Strome Ledford Stricker Deiters and Riffe. They remain amateur despite semipro rumors and have turned down offers, with Lohrum and Kemmel to pitch and Riffe catching.

Jahrus Hotel Boys Deer Creek No. 6 St. Vincent de Paul Club Catholic Athletic League Kemme Lohrum Bricka Young Emigholz Peerless Sox Parhurst Bethley Strome Ledford Stricker Deiters Riffe Harrisons Lohrum and Kemmel

Wacos face West End Cadets in Taft Field elimination

The Wacos meet the West End Cadets today at Taft Field in the elimination series amid strong interest. Wacos bat .438 with Kruse on the mound, while West End counters with Kémme aiming to halt the Wacos' undefeated schedule.

Wacos West End Taft Field Lee Kruse Kémme Adkins

Austins Meet Flicks In Newport Showdown

The Austins travel to Newport to face the league leading Flicks. The Austin A. C. team, made up of ex-leaguers, aims to upset the leaders with a 3 o clock start. A season crowd is expected as fans ride from Ft. Thomas or Belle Vue Dayton to Third and Wash, then walk north to the ball park.

Austins Newport Austin A. C Ft. Thomas Bellevue-Dayton Washisetor Ball Park

Indians at Reading Meet Royals In Hot Rivalry

Hiawatha Indians travel to Reading to face the Royals in a heated matchup. Captain Patsy Wissel has joined the colors, with Jake Stenzel taking over and boasting no rival at first base. Woolzer or Harmer will pitch against Andler.

Hiawatha Indians Reading Royals Indians Patsy Wissel Altho Jake Stenzel Jake Woolzer Harmer Andler

Clymer to Join Giants as New York Adds Kirke and Compton

William Clymer longtime Louisville Club manager will join the New York Giants. McGraw also purchased Jay Kirke and Teter Compton. Kirke once played for Cleveland and Compton for Boston. Clymer may be recalled to Louisville when needed.

Associated Press Louisville William Clymer American Association New York Giants McGraw Jay Kirke Teter Compton Kirke Cleveland Compton Boston Cub Clymer

Knights of Columbus Secretaries sail for France

Fifty Knights of Columbus Secretaries led by Johnny Evers, former NL player, departed New York for France with Marcel Knecht of the French High Commission presiding. The sendoff drew thousands as the group plans an August convention drive to recruit 2,000 Secretaries to join 1,000 already overseas.

Associated Press New York Knights of Columbus Johnny Evers France Marcel Knecht French High Commission

Flick's Specials Lead Spinney League Elimination Race

The Flick's Specials top the Spinney League standings as the leaders face coordinated attacks from Addyston Austin A C Bromley and others. Newport Centrals, under new management, meet Addyston while Elsmere Bromley clash at Elsmere with six clubs already eliminated and seven remaining in the race.

Blue Grass Club Addyston Austin A. C Bromley Peter Hugle Flicks Peter Nave Newport Park Collins Elsmere Sam Lind Newport Centrals Centrals Addystons

Conway Loses to St Bernard A C in Teen Scrimmage

Bob Conway struck out four teen men last Sunday but his team could not score against Pitcher Bauer. Manager Berkley introduces a new finding as the loss ends the effort.

Bob Conway St. Bernard A. C Bauer Berkley

Fox Paper Company Leads Valley Industrial League In Season

The Fox Paper Company leads the Valley Industrial League this season with a strong margin. Secretary Finn of the league contributes significantly to the league’s success and organization.

Fox Paper Company Valley Industrial League Finn

Blue Licks Manager Tiller Bets on Team This Season

The article lauds manager Tiller of Blue Licks as a true sportsman for backing the club this season and contributing to support as the team plays, highlighting his consistent involvement with the players.

Tiller The Blue Licks

Veteran Umpire Tom Hanley Out For Season

Tom Hanley, regarded as one of the finest umpires in the area, has not been able to officiate this season due to poor health. His absence leaves a gap in local officiating as teams await his return.

Tom Hanley

Whalen of the Blue Licks Excels In Baseball And Boxing

Whalen of the Blue Licks earns praise as a top ball player and a skilled glove man. He shows prowess both on the field and in the ring, standing with the best in his class.

Whalen The Blue Licks

Burke Cleared to Play for Ft. Thomas Soldiers

Outfielder Burke will be allowed to play with the Ft. Thomas Soldiers after a ruling by K. I. O. officials, enabling him to take the field in upcoming games.

Burke Ft. Thomas

Dave Nicely Proves Slingshot Talent as Eagles Pitcher

Dave Nicely, long known as a strong catcher, demonstrates pitching skill when Eagles manager Hornback lacks enough twirlers. The big player shows he can throw effectively, surprising friends with his debut on the mound.

Dave Nicely Hornback Eagles

Pelicans Clash of Southpaws Draws Season High Interest

The Pelicans boast a record season in the K I O and the matinee features two standout left handers Vana Sandt and Herrmann in a rare duel.

Pelicans Vana Sandt Herrmann

Spinney League Budgets Player Intakes For War Call

The Spinney League requires managers to send the names of new players filling positions left vacant by the call to arms to President Ripley before all games. This ruling emphasizes timely submission for team rosters and competitive balance.

Ripley

Elmwood Club Catcher Ben Zimmer Ready to Return

Ben Zimmer of the Elmwood Club will return to the Rialto in a few days after a very critical operation.

Ben Zimmer Elmwood Club Rialto

Bellevue Pitcher Harry Reis Loses Pitching Arm

For the first time since he began pitching ball Harry Reis who had pitched for Bellevue before leaving for Philadelphia has lost his valuable pitching wing. Reis faced major league players in Philadelphia last week and is now out of the running.

Harry Jack) Reis Bellevue Philadelphia Jack

Road Trip Preference Replaces Home Visits for Clubs

Traveling clubs voice a preference for road games this season, citing the risk of deficits at home and the pull of away schedules. Officials say travel logistics and opponent scouting drive the shift, aiming to maximize competitive readiness and attendance.

Alexans Aim for Class A Pennant in Riverside Showdown

Alexans manager Dick leads a strong lineup with Belski and Moeller as key hitters in a pivotal double bill at Redland Field. Riverside and Alexans each carry one loss in the elimination series with a 4 to 3 defeat tally, as Tenny faces Seltz in a 1:30 p.m. opening clash.

Alexans Belski Moeller West End Riversides Redland Field Sefton

Tennis Officials Highlight Net Play for Soldier Fitness

Officials of the United States National Lawn Tennis Association emphasize tennis as a tool for recruiting fit soldiers. The Surgeon General Gorgas sets uniform physical standards. Myrick notes tennis aids stamina, coordination, and quick thinking, supporting War Department training camps with court construction and equipment. The national singles championship opens August 26 at Forest Hills with entries limited by recent rankings and past results.

Gorgas Sf National Army National Guard United States National Lawn Tennis Association Julian S. Myrick Ordes Ore Tributing House New York Chicago Philadelphia St. Louis Kansas City Cleveland War Department Edwin Fuller Torrey Forest Hills Richard N. Williams II William M. Johnston Williams France Johnston George M. Church R. Lindley Murray Ichyia Kumagae Chure Texas Murray Japan Kumagae Utica War Department Commission National Association

Brewers and Paper Boys in Interstate Association clash

The Wiedemann Club meets Richardson Paper Goods this afternoon at Lockland in a key elimination game. The Brewers won the previous meeting 4 to 2 and look to advance while Richardson seeks revenge and a chance to stay alive. Manager Applegate plans Mueller on the mound with Dumont Overmeyer and Wils in reserve. Henninger to catch. Ebenhorst likely to start for Richardson.

Lockland Wiedemann Club Richardson Paper Goods Aggregation Brewers Meyers Petz Murphy Richardson Boys Applegate Mueller Dumont Overmeyer Wils Henninger Wll Ebenhorst Richardson Wiedemann

Undefeated Semipro Clubs Ready for City Championship Clash

The K I O Association in Cincinnati hosts today’s city semipro championship eliminations. Norwood, Cincinnati Eagles, Bellevue and other teams face brutal contests at Norwood Park Bellevue Park and Northside Park with umpires Billy Richter Jack Fenton Bill Wath and Jesse Tanneil on duty. The K I O will hold a Monday drawing for the fifth set of games at the Gibson House with Judge Hoffman presiding.

Cincinnati Rovers of Baseball Norwood Chicago Cleveland St. Louis Columbus Dayton Memphis Association Fred L. Hoffman Umpires’ Association Commercial Tribune Cincinnati Eagles Norwood Park Vine- Norwood Potter's Tramps Belevue Bellevue Park Bellevue Day Pelicans Senates Northside Park Clark Street Spring Grove Avenue Thomas Soders and Hamiton Colonials Hamilton Hoffman Billy Richter Jack Fenton Senate Park Bill Wath Jesse Tanneil K. I. O. Association Gibson House

Winterman Seeks Major League Club for Dayton Wright Unit

Harry Winterman, former Shamrocks manager and New Richmond Club leader, has a top baseball job with Wright Airplane. He can sign any big league player to work in the shop and aims to land a National League club to represent Dayton Wright’s Dayton branch.

Harry Winterman Shamrocks Richmond Harry Wright Airplane Company Winterman Dayton

Fasseal Finds Lost Balls at Spinney League Park

Fasseal of the Austin Ball Park solves the mystery of retrieving fouled balls. His dog Gus refuses fair balls and stays by the backstop, then digs through weeds to recover each foul ball, tail flying. Fasseal says money could not buy that hound.

Fasseal Austin Ball Park Gus

Potters Tramps Meet Bellevue in Key K. I. T. O. Race Showdown

Great interest centers on the Potter's Tramps versus Bellevue game today as the Potters seek a repeat win after beating Bellevue before. A win would keep them firmly in the K. I. O. race against over-the-river rivals.

Bellevue Potters Bellevues

Lefty Herrman Dominates Semipro Pitching

The left handed twirler Herrman stands out as the best pitcher in the semipros, delivering a sharp outside game that would envy any infielder.

Lefty Herrman Herrman

Gladiator double header slated at Redland Field today

Redland Field hosts two Class A elimination games with Riversides versus Alexans and Christ Church versus Irish Lads. Umpires Theege and Wehking officiate. gate 30 cents and 50 cents for box seats. July 30 meeting sets fifth round draw and schedules for Classes B and D with all managers required.

Redland Reds Riversides Alexans Christ Church Protestant Orphan Asylum Theege Wehking Riverside Stumps Ridge A. C Sw.l Ofcinos Olrish Lads W. E. Cadets Wacos Steptoes Sane Puede Deeresuk Vernons Cececereese Vu Ridge Wedaece Sb Field House Cliff Martin Commission

Crowe's Park Clash Sees North Cineys vs Urichos Round Four

Crowe's Park hosts the Interstate elimination fourth round as North Cineys face Pop Simms' Price Hill Urichos. The Urichos, unbeaten in the series, beat North Cineys in the first round. Klugman drives North Cineys with Pfalzgraf and Ziegler. Simms bets on Bordering and Rothan. First pitch 2 30 p.m. Elberon avenue cars to end of line.

North Cineys Crowe’s Park Simms Price Hill Urichos Urichos North Ciney Boys Upper Vine Street Klugman Rothan Bill” Ziegler Pfalzgraf McDonald Elberon Avenue

Cino team faces Stumps at Deer Creek No. 4

The Cinos meet the Stumps today at 3 p.m. Deer Creek No. 4 amid fan expectations. Newhart and Leeseman starred in recent play while Loeffler, signed to replace Gardner, joins the outfield. Smallwood to pitch and Peppery Brinker to catch.

Cinos Deer Creek Newhart Leeseman Koel Loeffler al Gardner Genter Smallwood Cino Brinker

Old Rivals to Meet in Crucial Senate Pelican Game

Senates meet Pelicans at Senate Park in a K L D series decider. Lefty Herman pitches for the Senates against Van Zant of Camp Washington. Ulrich and Durbin catch as Pelicans’ Rooters flock to the stands for a crackerjack contest at 32 p.m.

Senate Park Senates Pelicans Herman van Zant Camp Washington Ulrich Durbin Pelican Rooters

Great Battle at Redland Field as Lads face Churchmen

The Irish Lads meet the Christ Church Reds at Redland Field this afternoon with Johnny Noonan unsure who will pitch. Lefty Méfier Colletta and Jule Penn all press for mound duty while Captain Johnny Kelley leads the champs with Heine Rehagé backing him. Edgar Coons debuts Sunday in the outfield, replacing Paul Schlegel who left for Camp Jackson. Dewey Darnell starts for the Churchmen with Steinmetz behind the plate as Howard Scott handles left field. Game at 3 30 p m.

Johnny Noonan Christ Church Reds Redland Field Danny Colletta Méfier Jule Penn Johnny Kelley Heéne” Rehagé Lane Amate Commission Edgar Coons Champs Paul Schlegel Camp Jackson S. C Howard Scott Mangager Lane Riversides Dewey Darnell Steinmetz

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Spinney Junior League Oakleys VS Mableys Harrisons VS. Saints W. E John Blue Grass Flick Flick's $P'S Bernard W .L. Pe Deer Park Ludiows St. B. W Ne'port Cent Rialto Notes Alexans’ Big Trio Bill Cordes Pleasant Ridge Worland Wright Airplane Layton O'Keefe Harry Paffe Yankee Riverside Boys Dizorder Tenny Seltz Holtman Papner Dick, Belski and Moeller U. S Brewers, and Paper Boys W.L. Pe W. L. Peeevee Vailiase Eagles i Aurora Elmwood Ning Simon Gladiators Church Deltas Cineys East Side Mr. Select Aren Pennncook Pena Orn East Fifth ST Vine ST Dr. Hewitt Dr. Mackenbach Lea Race Street Ohio
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