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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1908
Page
6
Wagner's trio helps Pittsburgh top Cincinnati with Billy Campbell outpitching Willis in a 1-0 game. Reds squander chances as weak hitting and umpire calls shape yesterday's National League results and standings across leagues.
Pittsburg visits Cincinnati while St Louis travels to Chicago. Philadelphia hosts New York and Brooklyn faces Boston in key city matchups.
The Pirates edged the Reds 1 0 as Hans Wagner drove in the decisive run with a three base hit. Billy Campbell pitched well for Cincinnati but Wagner's triple and strong fielding carried Pittsburgh to the win with Victor Willis holding Reds hitters at bay.
The game ends with the Pirates defeating the Reds in the seventh inning as Wagner hits a triple and scores, Campbell drives in the decisive run, and Hulswitt forces Paskert at second to seal the win. Gibsons and Willis contribute key plays while Paskert, Mowrey, and LEach produce early offense for Cincinnati. Attendance reaches 4,000 with Rudderham umpiring.
The Reds and Pirates meet this afternoon at 3 30 with Coakley Camnitz and Liefield as pitchers. President Herrmann celebrated his birthday yesterday by greeting many friends and receiving congratulations.
About four thousand people were on the grounds. If the weather matched last Sunday, at least ten thousand more would have attended.
Clarke argued loudly after Willis was caught off first base claiming a balk by Campbell. Rudder ham disagreed saying he could not see a balk.
Paskett stole second and Huggins blocked Gibson’s throw to second. No fielder covered the bag and Rudderham ruled Huggins out after stepping in front of Gibson. The play prompted a ruling dispute in the fifth inning.
Campbell hit a hard ball that glanced off the bleachers in right center. He had time for a third but not enough to stretch it to a homer, while the pitching staff totaled only one strike-out in the seventh inning.
Hulswitz halted Leach with a barehanded stop in shallow short and barely reached the ball. He flipped to first for a fast out on Tommy, a clever fielding play and throw that defined the game.
Chicago wins both games over St Louis as Brown shines in opener and Beebe struggles in the nightcap. Reusbach’s wild pitches and wide throws aid Chicago while Beebe surrenders three unearned runs after a late rally.
Chicago won 3 to 0 as Cleveland committed many errors. Walsh struck out five straight batters starting with Lajoie in the sixth, delivering a generally untouchable performance for the locals in Chicago.
Fragmented box score notes show Cleveland and Chicago teams playing a seven inning game with Rhoades and Walsh pitching. Key events include two-base hits by J Clarke and multiple stolen bases, with defensive double plays and bases on balls tallied. Time noted as 1 50, 2:10 for different segments, umpires listed as Eyan Evans and Smith.
Rain at St. Louis postpones the St. Louis versus Detroit game, delaying the scheduled contest.
Brandon held Toledo to three hits as Kansas City capitalized with four hits and errorless defense. In the fourth inning Kansas City scored three runs aided by a double and a single. Totals show Kansas City 9 runs on 8 hits and 5 left on base. Toledo 4 runs on 9 hits with 11 left on base.
In Milwaukee on May 3, Dougherty's control woes opened four Columbus runs in the second. Manske steadied the game, blanking Columbus as Taylor faltered before Hitt. Clymer and Columbus outfielder Jackson were ejected for protesting calls. Milwaukee tallied 8 and Columbus 12 hits with multiple players contributing, while key runs and fielding miscues shaped the outcome.
May 3 report shows Louisville edges Minneapolis 2 to 1 as Puttmann struggles to "hit Puttmann" and Peltz hits a home run. Box scores list Minneapolis and Louisville players with hits and fielding plays plus pitchers Wilson Patterson and Puttmann. The Fleischmanns later lose to the Rensselaers 8 to 4 with Cassidy making a one handed catch.
In St Paul the home team defeated Indianapolis 4 to 3 after a wild fourth inning. Minahan pitched three and a third allowing two runs, Walsh finished with four runs charged but held the visitors to two hits after the rough frame. Hooke’s three RBI triple sparked the rally as St Paul overcame deficits and claimed the opener of the series.
In New Orleans-Memphis 1, New Orleans led 1 none. In Mobile-Little Rock 3, Mobile 1.
Molders beat Garment Workers 12 to 4 at Linwood with strong hitting from G W and Lacke and solid pitching from Knable. In a separate game, Miamisburg defeated the Hamilton Suit Club 4 to 3 as Ed Drury delivered a long homer and helped spark a late rally.
Horseshoers defeated the Steamfitters 8 to 7 in a tight game. Individual names appear in scattered OCR text alongside scoring notes and lineup fragments. The All Collegians were routed by the Waldorfs 18 to 1, with Smith the Waldorf pitcher allowing four hits.
The Electrical Workers beat the Woodworkers at Bromley Park by a narrow margin in a high scoring game. Key performers included Guy with multiple hits and strong pitching by Fuerstein and McGehean in a contest featuring several two base hits and defensive plays.
Readable lines show teams Bricklayers and Left on Bases Plumbers with player Klinger and Prigge credited for strikeouts and walks. Time 2 10. Um pire McAndrews listed.
Covington defeats the All-Kentuckians 4 to 1 before a large riverfront crowd despite poor weather. Smith made a notable catch and both teams played solid defense. Key plays include a two-base hit by Smith and a three-base hit by Hennessey, with Ferguson and Diehl each allowing several baserunners. Time 2:22. Umpire Hunche.
Suburbans beat Harrison 6 to 3 as Curry pitched effectively and the Suburbans punished Harrison’s pitching. Key hits included a two-base shot by Duechmein and strong defensive work behind Curry. Scoring summary shows Suburbans taking an early lead and Harrison closing gaps late.
Pathfinders rout Winnera in a decisive win as Sauter shines on the mound. Burk and Clausen produce strong numbers while multiple players contribute across the batting line. Final score reflects a commanding team performance.
The Doyle Institute defeated the Olympians yesterday by 11 to 2. Key players were O'Brien with the bat and Thebe on the mound.
The Colonels beat the All-Professionals 5 to 4 at Greater Bores Park with a tenth inning run following a clutch error. Kuhlenberg tied the game with a decisive hit as K Schelbly mishandled it, setting up the winning run. The Colonels meet the Cincinnati Police next Sunday, a squad that added six ex pros to its lineup.
Anheuser-Busch defeated Middletown 8 to 1 as Bender allowed three hits and received strong support. Middletown used a new starter who yielded seven runs in four innings before Chris Heisman pitched five scoreless frames. Alien hit a homer, Toohey and Allen added two-base hits and a homer respectively in a detailed box score.
Inverness defeats W T Johnston, 7 to 6, in Queen City League action. Tyeler had a two based hit, Timme and Gillenbeck mounded relief, with Gillenbeck issuing a wild pitch and multiple walks.
Covington Cardinals defeated the Covington Orioles 6 to 0 in the opener of a doubleheader. Key players include Schroder with a two base hit and Reese who struck out nine in a complete game effort for the Orioles. Erratic offensive output from both sides led to a clean shutout by Covington.
Newport Monarchs defeated the Bellevue Grays 5 to 4. Key hits include a two-base by Kiff and a three-base by H Harvey. Pitchers Binder and Hubbard faced nine with Binder fanning three and Hubbard four. Time and umpires noted.
The Second National Bank team defeated the McDonalds Stars, builders of the New Second National Bank Building, in a May 2 season opener at Macke's Park. Bauer pitched brilliantly allowing one hit with sixteen strikeouts, while Gery and Carr shared catching duties.
Continuous rains postponed the Wiedemann Glenn exhibition here. The Brewers arrived by private car with the B&O special but did not enter in uniform due to the soggy grounds. Next Sunday Indiana champions Atkins will meet the Wiedemanns in the park’s formal opening, touted as a top baseball and athletic venue.
The Reading Grays defeated the Eagles 16 to 3 in a decisive game. Notable plays included two-base hits by Glass Fenton Viox and Glins, with a three-base hit by Benter and four strikeouts by Bent ier. Time 2 00, umpire Poole.
The Cincinnati Automobile Club relocates its annual hill climb from Pad dock road to Stanley avenue Tusculum Heights for 1908. The half mile course with eleven per cent grade offers clear spectator views, less traffic and easy access. Event features classes for amateurs and professionals, with prominent entrants and officials coordinating timing and starts. The hill climb is set for Saturday May 23 at 1 30 p.m.
New York May 8. A lively amateur sports week features boat racing on the Severn between Annapolis and Columbia. Yale meets Princeton in a dual track and field meet at Yale field. Cambridge hosts the intercollegiate trap shooting championship. Norman B. Brooks and Anthony F. Wilding may visit Newport for the singles in August. Jerome D. Travers to compete in the Iden City Club golf week. Elkwood Park Long Branch joins Grand Circuit with $20,000 purse for August-September meets.
Cleves defeated the Maroons 5 to 4 in a dramatic thirteen inning game. Birkley started the decisive rally in the thirteenth, delivering the go ahead play to secure the win.
In a tight contest Cleves and Maroon combine for runs as Boehler drives in the decisive score with a hot single after a two base hit. The line shows players such as Cleves Ayler Birkley Thomas Purcell and Fuchs among the contributors as Purcell fends off the Maroons in a 9th inning effort.
Louisville officials announce a policy to arrest anyone placing bets at the Kentucky Derby meetings. Police will target pari mutuel machines and auction pools, with potential injunctions by the Jockey Club to curb betting as June antipoolroom law takes effect.
South Bend and Evansville battled 14 innings with Cap Grant scoring the deciding run after a leadoff hit, stealing second, and advancing on a Tieman error. Alberts and Tieman shared the battery for South Bend as Ferrig toed the mound for Evansville.
Ft Wayne Wisconsin game delayed after a hotel fire forced postponement. Officials announced the contest would be rescheduled due to the incident at the venue area.
Dayton edged Zanesville 6 to 5 in a close game at Dayton. Key hitters included E Walker and Caddy for Zanesville and Johns and Richardson for Dayton.
Grand Rapids defeated Terre Haute 6 to 1 in a May 3 baseball game. Batterymen Damman and Hansen powered the win while Brooks and Williams contributed for Terre Haute.
Special dispatch reports on May 3 from New York that Elias Margolin's three year old son at 150 Riverside Street has endured a nine day fever coma. Doctors say recovery possible but with likely lasting mental impairment. Scarlet fever preceded the coma and at one point a fever reached 106 degrees. Strychnine kept the child alive during two days without hope.
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