Rain Delays Game as Shortstop Search Stalls
Rain again forces postponement while Louis, in need of a shortstop, sees no suitable candidates available. The piece notes several names mentioned but none secured, leaving the club in a hold.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1908
Page
6
Rain Postpones National and American League Games
Result roundup notes yesterday’s postponements due to rain across both leagues. Standings show American League teams Philadelphia and Detroit tied in the top tiers while Cleveland Ft Wayne and Wheeling lead their divisions with varying records and pending games.
GAMES TODAY IN NATIONAL LEAGUE
Cincinnati visits St Louis while Chicago plays Pittsburgh Boston meets New York and Brooklyn faces Philadelphia in tight NL action with multiple city rivalries on tap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National League
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Chicago
Pittsburg
Boston
New York
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Baseball News From St Louis Rain Delays Reds Cardinals Talks
Dispatch from Louis reports rain postpones Reds and Cardinals practice with new deals unclear. McCloskey seeks infielders while Robinson and Hedges discuss Hartzell bids, as teams eye cash and players amid weather woes and shifting rosters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
Commercial Tribune
Louis
Reds
Cardinals
McCloskey
Loert
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Pittsburg Chicago Game Postponed By Rain
Rain delays Pittsburg versus Chicago game and pushes schedule in New York area. Weather stops Boston New York clash as rain disrupts the day’s planned sports events.
Brooklyn Philadelphia Game Postponed By Rain
Attendance and play were disrupted as the Brooklyn versus Philadelphia contest was postponed due to rain. Officials cited unsafe field conditions and rescheduled the game for another date to be announced.
Rain Postpones Several Baseball Games in Early May
Rain disrupted multiple games across cities. Detroit hosted Detroit Cleveland game 4 delayed, while Washington Philadelphia and Boston New York matches were postponed. Chicago St Louis also affected by rain with other weather delays noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American League
Cleveland
Chicago
Detroit
St. Louis
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Washington
Puttmann blunts St Paul in pitchers' duel for Louisville win
In St Paul, May 7, Puttmann and Farrison dueled as Louisville shaded the home club 3 to 0. Stanley supplied the decisive hit with a home run in the inning and double to drive in runs, while Perrine added an RBI for Louisville. Kane, Woodruff and Sullivan stood out for St Paul in a hard fought ballgame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Kane
Woodrutt
Perrine
Puttmann
Sullivan
Louis Spire
Kansas City Edges Columbus 1–0 on Ninth Inning Interference
In a tight game at NBAS City on May 7 Kansas City won 1 to 0 in the ninth when Umpire Bier ruled safe on interference by catcher Fohl. The decisive run came in the final half of the ninth inning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Columbus
Nbas City
Bierpogete
Fohl
Col umbi s vs Kansas City baseball score summary
Two-out when winning run scored. Two-base hit Odwell. Swann allowed seven hits and five walks in a 32 7 26 14 0 line. Geyer faced 31 8 27 211. Double play Cross Brashear Beckley. Umpires Bierhalter Owens. Time 1 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colum. AB
C.A.E. K
C. AB
H.O
Kihm
Kerwin
Fohl
Krueger
Wrigley
Sullivan
Geyer
Swann
Columbus
Kansas City
Odwell
Cross
Brashear
Beckley
Raidy
Hallman
Bierhalter
Owens
Minneapolis Tops Indianapolis 2–1 on Home Run
In Indianapolis on May 7 Minneapolis could not solve Druhot for more than two scattered singles, losing 2–1 to Indianapolis. The lone feature was the season’s first home run at the local grounds, with Carr delivering the homer for Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Druhot
Rain Postpones Toledo Milwaukee Game
Milwaukee May 7 The Toledo Milwaukee game was postponed due to rain atmosphere.
Postponed Central League Games Due to Wet Grounds
Multiple Central League games postponed on May 7 due to rain and wet fields. In South Bend the South Bend Terre Haute clash was called off, while Ft Wayne Evansville and Dayton Wheeling encounters were also postponed. Grand Rapids saw Zanesville postponement for rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aeegee
Philadelphia
Detroit Ass’n
Cleveland
W. L. Pe
Wheeling P
Dayton
Grand Rapids
South Bend
Zanesville
City
Terre Haute
Ind
FT. Wayne
Southern League results from Montgomery and Birmingham games
In Montgomery, Atlanta defeated Montgomery 5 to 3. Birmingham beat Nashville 4 to 1. Mobile edged Memphis 2 to 1. Little Rock won over New Orleans 2 to 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Atlanta
Birmingham
Nashville
Mobile
Memphis
Little Rock
New Orleans
Y M C A League Forms With 1908 Baseball Schedule
The Y M C A Baseball League held its first meeting at Dennison House and adopted rules and a fifteen week schedule for 1908. Mulford Jr is president with G F Thompson as vice president and Arthur Bender as secretary treasurer. The opening day features Covington Y M C A against Covington Railroad Y M C A, Reds against Blues at Bellevue with umpires Lamacere and Wessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennison
Mulford, Jr
G. F. Thompson
Arthur Bender
Ben Mulford, Jr
Arthur Riggs
George Siehl
G. Perkins
W. N. Ewald
G. W. Marshall
Fogg
Roll-Crawford-Brendamour Company
Covington Y. M. C. A
Covington Railroad Y. M. C
Advent
Y. M. C. A. Reds
Y. M. C. A. Blues
Bellevue
Latonia
Railroad Y. M. C. A
Covington
Adverts
Newport
Advents
Railroad
Railroad Y. M.C. A
Onion Y. M. C. A
Y. M
Covington Y
Agvente
Y. C. A. Blues
Aadvents
Covington Y. M. Cc. A
Cma
Spaceraea
Covington Y. M C. A. Covington
Leon Beats Davenport 100 98 in Stag Academy Billiards
Leon defeated Davenport 100 to 98 in a three cushion billiards match at the Stag Academy. Leon produced a high run of 7 as the final score determined the winner last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon
Davenport
Stag Academy
Debutante Stakes Upset as Crystal Maid Prevails in Mud
In Louisville on May 7 heavy rain left the track muddy while Crystal Maid won the Debutante Stakes over Elizabeth Hardwood and Neoga. A big winline followed Estelle C in the third race as form players enjoyed a strong day despite the wet conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Crystal Maid
Elizabeth Hardwood
Neoga
Estelle C
Ben Howe
Pickens
Snap
Taylor
Nea Carmack
Burton
Silver Ado
B. Harris
Dr. Armstrong
Tuscangold
Goldproof
Powers
Apache
Skirvin
Teddy Hodge
Lee
Johin Ardis
Harting
Elizabeth Harwood
Exact
Riceland
Shirley Rossmore
Balbert
Lady Vie
Heron
St. Valentine
Heidel
Robinson
Gowanga
Flora Ray
Irene Jackson
Hughes
Banca
Hattie Rodman
Ida May Neoga
Anne .McGee
Mrs. Sewell
Charlotte Hamilton
Mary Orr
Saints
Agnes Ford
Pitino
Warner Griswell
Evans Handicap Victory At Oakland In Close Finish
Center Shot won the Evans Handicap at Oakland by a head over The Mist with Critic third. Intonation upset odds to win the second race at 20 to 1, defeating Middie. Other races featured short-priced winners and multiple contenders across six races.
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Oakland
Evans
Center Shot
Critic
Intonation
Talarand
Goldstein
Triumphant
Rice
Royal Rogue
A. Miller
Mandarin
Prince Brutus
Margie D
Curriculum
Old Settler
Baleed
Sid Silver
Duke of Orleans
Yank
Middie
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Yado
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Ace of Diamonds
Colonel Dick
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the Drake
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Steele Blue
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Harris
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May Sutton
Sandy
Follie L
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Arthur Hyman
Amada
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Astoria Belle
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Vronsky
Aromatize
Ocean Shore
Daruma
Buxton
Eo Cadichon
Miller
Vox Populi
Elevation
Timothy Wen
Pasadelta
Jamaica Race Day Entries Across Eight Races
The listing covers nine maiden and selling two-year-old races, all horses with weights and abbreviations, plus handicap and selling events for mares and older horses. Notable entries include Father Stafford, Primerose League, Montfort, Old Honest y, Apron, Hazel May, Joe McCarthy, and Sharp Point among others.
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All Red
Thetis
Ned Lim
Taxidermist
Pete
Hobo
Wamboree
Righ Sort
Alice Mack
Gold Supper
Desolate
Elmer Boy
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Pantoufle
Colloquy
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Frizette
Martha Jane
Gowan
Raquet
Grace Cameron
Montfort
Zal
Keator - Lord Stanhope
Killiecrankie
Alilia
Old Honesty
Light Wool
Spooner
Rye
Faust
Apron
Steel
Madrina
Havre
Cornaro
Getalong
My Margatch
Pleasing
Question Mark
Gold Pearl
Fielder
Carlton
Montauk
Chaplet
Bonnie Alan
Don Ontario
Hazel May
John Hall
Icaria
Silverite
Silver C
Anderson
Miss Hapsburg
Miranda Miller
Alysium
Servicence
Alice Manora
Stowaway
Maxim Gun
Fundamental
Beth Goodwin
Dr. Simrall
Ardis
Orlandor
Snake Mary
Bower
Joe McCarthy
Piller
Charfield
Waterway
Sharp Point
St. Magnet
Hastyes
Terah
Kes
Colonel
Jim Douglass
Mortiy
Great
Labor
Percy Green
George Dailey
Javanese
San Aldo
Plantland
Dr. McCluer
Creel
Quagga
Sheppard Drops Olympic Bid for London Games
Melvin W. Sheppard, famed American half miler, will likely not compete in London Olympics. With tryouts near, he has not begun training and cites two reasons: insufficient time due to current position and recent civil service exam results placing him on the policeman eligible list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Melvin W. Sheppard
America
London
Sheppard
Blue Grass and Cincinnati Baseball Notes Across City Venues
The Cincinnati area buzzes with opening games and travel plans as teams like Blue Grass, Times Star, W T Johnston, and Covington clubs prepare for toward May showdowns. Local schedules include Madisonville Advent and Hyde Park matches, Bellevue Grays at Glen Park, and a Wiedemann Park opener with Atkins roots.
Linwoods Clash With Elmwood In Cincinnati Baseball Viaduct
The Wiedemanns seek a big star to bolster pitching as they chase another strong season. Eddie Connolly expected to catch with Hornberger and Johnson in the box, while John C Weber’s band plans a concert prior to opening remarks by Newport and Covington mayors. Linwood vs Elmwood faces loyal fans next Sunday, with manager Siebert promising strong play and souvenirs for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seacamels Ss Eo . In
Dr.Perry
Glenwoods
Reccius
Louisville
Indianapolis American Association
Wiedemanns
Hornberger
Johnson
Eddie Connolly
John C. Weber
Fair Weather Band
Craig
Covington
Krieger
Newport
Gaffey
John C. Séiler
Queens Citys
Linwoods
Elmwood
Cincinnati
Linwood
Siebert
Olympic fund shy raises first donations from colleges and clubs
Treasury head Julian W. Curtis reports the American Olympic Committee has $11,041 pledged for sending a team to the London games. Colleges like Yale Dartmouth Pennsylvania Chicago and Michigan total $1,300 with athletic clubs adding about $3,200. Individuals Andrew Carnegie S B Guggenheim and A G Spalding gave $500 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Julian W. Curtis
American Olympic Committee
England
American Committee
Yale
Dartmouth
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Michigan
Andrew Carnegie
8. B. Guggenheim
A. G. Spalding
Cincinnati Whist Club Advances in Detroit Tourney
Detroit May 7 Mrs R W Bailey and Mrs E H Martin of the Omaha Whist Club won the Philadelphia Cup in the Women s National Whist League congress now in session and posted the highest single plus score for ladies in the team play Cincinnati Whist Club finished second for the Philadelphia Cup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
R. W. Bailey
E. H. Martin
Omaha
Cincinnati
Horgan Defeats Dally In Three-Cushion Title Bout
John Horgan of Elmira New York defeated John Dally of Chicago three cushions billiards champion 50 to 33 in the first block of a 150 point contest for the three cushion title and the Lambert trophy. Remaining blocks set for tomorrow and Saturday nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
John Horgan
Elmira
N. Y
John Dally
Chicago
Olympic Committee appeals for funds to send athletes abroad
The American Olympic Games Committee seeks $50,000 to send American athletes to England. It has circulated a contributor list, including August Herrmann of Cincinnati with a $50 donation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Cincinnati
August Herrmann
Death of Longtime McKinley School Teacher Miss Amelia Browne
Miss Amelia Browne aged 62 a longtime McKinley School teacher in the East End died at her home 3616 Morris Place Columbia last night Thousands of Cincinnatians studied in her classes Funeral services will be held at her late home tomorrow at 1 30 o'clock
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia Browne
McKinley
East End
Morris Place
Columbia
Miss Browne
Aletheuo Wins Newtown Stakes in Heavy Rain at Jamaica
In a mud soaked meeting at Jamaica on May 1 a small crowd watched the Newtown Selling Stakes go to odds on favorite Aletheuo by five lengths. The program tracked six races with Zethus Druid and Aletheno among winners in 6 furlongs and 11-16 mile events while heavy conditions reduced fields.
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Jamaica
Newtown
Aletheuo
King Cobalt
McCarthy
Masquerade
Garner
Hartford Boy
W. Burns
Havre
Force
Miss Highland
E. Dugan
von Laer
Eustacian
High Hat
Ovation
Zethus
Druid
McCartr
Flynn
Samuel H. Harris
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Cymbal
Chief Hayes
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BE. Dugan
Sir Toddington
Keator
Fleming
Triumph
Berkeley
Sir Tileing
Sumter
Troublesome
Halkert
Dugan
Frisette
Ide al Gun Club Circleville Shoot Results
In Circleville Ohio May 17 the Ideal Gun Club two day meet featured 35 marksmen. In professional class at 400 disks John Taylor top with 384, Lucius Squiers 380, R O Heikes 364. Amateur class Cooper and Fisher tied for first with 73, HB M Stout 864, Cham berlain Kinney Elder 363, low guns C O Smith 305 Ritt 317 Parker 321 Harness 349.
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Ideal Gun Club
John Taylor
Lucius Squiers
R. O. Heikes
Cooper
Fisher
HB. M. Stout
Chamberlain, Kinney
Elder
C. O. Smith
Ritt
Parker
Walters
Harness
Hanna Buys Ingomar Celebrated Yacht
The racing yacht Ingomar has been sold by M. F. Plant to Daniel R. Hanna of Cleveland. Built in 19??, she raced in New York and abroad, competing in twenty two races and winning nineteen prizes including the Cape May Cup. Yachtsmen hope she returns to racing this season.
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M. F. Plant
Daniel R. Hanna
Cleveland
America
Royal Yacht Squadron
England
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