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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1908
Page
6
Ewing dazzles with a strong pitching performance in game one as Cincinnati blanks St Louis. In the nightcap Kane replaces Paskett in center as Reds fall behind early but rally. McCarthy suffers a tough day at the plate and on the mound against the Cardinals.
National League results show Cincinnati 3 and St Louis 7 in game one and Chicago 6 to Pittsburg 2 in game two. Ages League games list Cleveland 1 Chicago 2 and Detroit 6 to St Louis 11 in another match-up.
The standings list shows teams in the American League led by New York and Pittsburgh with records around .722 and .625 respectively, followed by Cleveland Boston and Chicago in mid table. In the Central League Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Dayton, South Bend and Evansville compete with varying win percentages from .727 to .429.
Schedule shows Boston at Cincinnati Philadelphia at Chicago New York at Pittsburg and Brooklyn at St. Louis.
In St Louis on May 10 the Cardinals and Reds split the twin bill. Cincinnati won 3-0 in the opener as Ewing bested Karger, while St Louis captured the nightcap 8-7 with a late rally. The two games lasted 2 hours 20 minutes with multiple errors and notable plate and base running.
Perrier, son of Persimmon and long shot favorite for the English Derby, has dropped after Norman III. beat him in the 2000 Guineas Stakes. Norman III. will likely run in the Derby with Belmont possibly hiring an American jockey. a Belmont victory would be an American triumph.
The Reds depart for Cincinnati to open with Boston. After the series, Joe Kelley’s group and Muggsy McGraw’s team from the Great White Way will visit for games. Billy Campbell starts pitching tomorrow as 25 players played in the second game. Captain Ganzel retired in the sixth due to illness, Long Larry McLean replaced him. Hans Lobert shines with a single and double in the first game and five singles in the last. Johnny Kane moves to center in Paskett’s spot and collects a hit in each game.
In the first game Leifield fueled Chicago with three passes and two singles for two runs in the sixth and four more in the seventh. Pittsburgh won the second game 1 to 0 as Wagner stole and Abby lined to center. Clarke robbed Chicago of three doubles with sensational catches in left field.
In Minneapolis on May 10, the hosts edged Columbus 3 to 2 after catcher Fohl mishaps. Hall pitched well for Columbus and relief by Fiene featured, while Frean Quillan Baldy stole bases for the winners.
Leach knocks in five runs ending eight inning effort. Pfeister gives up three runs on three hits while Overall and Willis issue walks and strikeouts. Swadina and Schulte contribute sacrifice hits as Pittsburgh offense stalls in 1:40 game time with O Day behind the plate.
Detroit defeats St. Louis in both games on May 10. First game 6 to 1 with Waddell pulled after six. McIntyre Criss and Spencer pace Detroit offense. Second game Detroit wins 11 to 4 as Graham struggles, Dineen finishes, and multiple hits boost the visitors.
Hits Barbeau leads with a home run. Flood Hinchman Lies terter Armbruser steal twice. Hinchman Leister double plays set, Walsh and Nagle combine on strikes and wild pitches. St Paul takes 12 left on, Toledo 6. Time 2 10, umpire Kane.
Kansas City falls 3-2 as Louisville capitalizes on Adams control issues and Wood’s wildness. Key plays include Quinlan’s two base hit and Peitz stealing a base, with Wood lasting eight innings and Adams giving up four walks. Time 1:04. Umpire Owens.
Amateur baseball in the Doyle League opened with St. Peter's Cathedral beating St. Michael 15 to 0. Fehring pitched well and the cathedral team powered the offense with multiple heavy hits. Key extra-base hits came from Hackett Bedinghaus Bird Halloran Donovan and McJoynt. Umpire Ewrey.
In Price Hill the Melvins rally from 6–4 down in the ninth to defeat the Anchors of Covington 7–6 at the Melvins grounds. Key players include Gratman Sweeney Wilken Rivard and Ahern. The pitcher Ahern earned the win as Christian struck out 11.
Eagles win 7 to 0 over Ft Thomas Soldiers. Two-base hits by Eagles, one home run by Ft Thomas, and a double play noted. McGath struck out four, Linderman two, game time 1 45, umpire Thompson.
Lawrenceburg baseball team defeats the Pirates by ten to four in a game reported by the Commercial Tribune. The scoreline highlights a strong offensive showing from Lawrenceburg and a setback for the Pirates at Lawrenceburg, Indiana.
Lawrenceburg opened the season with a 10 to 4 win over the Pirates at the Fair Grounds Ball Park. The visitors fought hard but made decisive errors that helped the victors. Batteries Lawrenceburg Tafferty and Lowe. Pirates Beebe and aes.
The Nationals, a top city team, lose to Waldorfs led by captain C. Grant. Waldorfs score five runs in the first innings on three hits two errors and a wild throw. Final score two teams unclear due to wording.
Gatch strikes out nine and Wolfe three as pitchers Gatch and Wolfe control the game. Gatch also credited with one hit by pitch while Wolfe issues one walk and records three strikeouts. Pfeister, Groghegan, and Fisher turn double plays to seal the win.
The Arctics beat the Old Golds 7 to 2 as Fowler dominated on the mound with twelve strikeouts and three hits allowed. One timely eighth inning hit sealed the win for the Arctics, while Old Golds pitcher and team struggled against the sharp bowling and strong fielding.
Covington defeated the Suit Club of Hamilton 14 to 5 as Thomas led with pitching and the Covington bats sparked the win. Next Sunday Covington meets the Queen Cities of the K I O League. Two-base hit Bosler, three-base hit Him mick. Struck out by Yatel four and by Thomas G. Time one forty five. Umpire Hunche.
Middletown defeated Springfield 8 to 1 as Middletown batted hard and played a fast field. Heisman struggled for Springfield while Middletown pitchers excelled. two-base hits by Ruckstuhl and Burke highlighted the scoring.
Newport Monarchs lost to Cincinnati in a close, high‑scoring game with J Kreigwald and Binder collecting two base hits and Lang a three base hit. Binder and Wurzler combined for nine and six strikeouts respectively. Evanston defeated Madison 7 to 3 with Mick Schulte and Hirschauer notable for three bases.
Peters Arms routed Bellevue Grays yesterday at Hewitt Ave Grounds. Ratterman pitched well for Peters Arms while Saples Martin Clark Wynne and Stacey collected hits. Slotte man hit a three base knock and Wynne Clark turned a double play. Hubbard struck out nine for Bellevue as Ratterman fanned three.
The Miamiville team defeated Milford 5 to 1 at Miamiville. Eveland tossed twisters for the winners while Milford managed only four hits. Miamis struck for four runs off Rapp and two off Golden, Milford's ace, who allowed four runs in the eighth.
The text shows a chaotic box score with player abbreviations Cols Kuhberg and Egioff among others, listing at bats and hits. It notes base hits by Barthy Fisher and others, with totals and two-base and three-base mentions, but the legible data is fragmentary and inconsistent across the lines.
Cathedral Y M S beat Holy Family 17 to 2 in a lopsided score. Scoring details appear in a cluttered line with player names and misc stats, listing two-base hits by O Connor and McIdynt.
Miamisburg blanked the All Professionals 9 to 0 as Ochs powered the offense and Captain Tommy Smith starred on the bases. The box score notes Smith 2 for 5 with two runs, Ochs 2 for 5, and strong pitching from Stecher and Brandis.
Carthage bullpushed past the Cincinnati Superbas 4 to 0 as Topmuller pitched brilliantly and the Carthage lineup contributed all around. The win extends Carthage’s season-best streak to four victories.
Deer Parks edges Winonas in a tight matchup as both teams clash for space on the field. The result leaves the Deer Parks with momentum while Winonas search for answers after the loss.
The week promises varied sport events headlined by golf tennis and field contests plus baseball. Jay Gould defends the British court tennis title at Queen's Club with final rounds Wednesday. Belmont Park hosts the Metro Handicap on Wednesday. Middle States Association meets in New York for regatta planning. National baseball clubs begin East visits and West clubs play in the East.
The game showcased Clausen's batting prowess and O'Hara's standout fielding, delivering a tense contest with key moments. Score details remain unclear in the readable text.
Cleves beat Aurora 5 to 2 with Arthur and Shanbaugh delivering two base hits. Dumbler walked twice and struck out six. French fanned four. Time 1:30. Umpires Vader and Huston.
Texas beat Lincoln by a 7 to score with the outcome listed but the opponent score missing. The brief notes the game result and teams involved though key figures and exact total are unclear.
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