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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1908
Page
6
Campbell pitched effectively as the Reds drop the opener to the Beaneaters, allowing only three scattered hits. Spade impressed as a batter though the visitors benefited from timely bunts and small-ball plays.
National League games saw Boston defeat Cincinnati 5 to 1 and Pittsburgh beat New York 5 to 2 while Brooklyn edged St Louis 2 to 1. American League results included New York 3 to 1 over Boston Philadelphia and Washington 2 with unspecified opponent.
Ocala plays Cincinnati while Philadelphia meets Chicago and New Pittsburg faces St Louis in today’s listing of regional games with locations and pairings.
Boston Beaneaters defeated the Cincinnati Reds 5 to 1 as Joe Kelley’s Boston lineup used sharp fielding and timely hitting to overcome Billy Campbell and Bob Spade. Cincinnati struggles with errors and limited offense despite Gin Ganzel and Mowrey producing some life.
The Reds and Beaneaters duel this afternoon at League Park at 3 30 with Dr. Andy Coakley and young Cy Young set as the opposing pitchers.
Joe Kelley was presented with two large bouquets of American beauties yesterday just before the game. One bouquet came from President August Herrmann and the other from his many Vine Street friends. He was surprised yet pleased to be so well remembered.
Just before the game the Reds received a full blooded St Bernard pup as a mascot handed to Umpire Rigler. Manager Ganzel accepted the pup, which was labeled as a gift from the Sinton Hotel, but it did not bring luck.
Mike Mitchell endured a rough day as two tough liners found fielders. In the sixth Browne stationed right there snagged the ball, and in the eighth Beaumont made a circus catch against Mitchell.
In the third inning Umpire Rigler ordered Joe Kelley to the bench for his coaching tactics. He will be on the lines again today, repeating the same actions as before.
The Boston squad emerges as a top pick this year, likened to the Giants and Orioles in style. Report notes the team combines robust hitting and disciplined play, suggesting a strong chance for pennant contention.
Bill Sweeney of Boston, a Newport native and son of Dr. William Sweeney of Kentucky, drew a crowd of friends who gave him a rousing sendoff when he stepped to the plate in the third. He delivered with a four-bagger that sparked a rally in the inning.
Captain Ganzel proves clutch by sending the ball deep when needed as the team relies on his timely hits during a close game. His consistent power helps the squad in late innings and keeps the offense in rhythm.
Dorner pitched a flawless game, displaying command on the mound and calm in the dugout. He never showed concern about the outcome as his team built a decisive lead with sharp defense and timely hitting.
Umpire Rigler allowed Campbell's throw to first base and Campbell immediately tagged Ritchey at first for a close play. The scene sparked hosting fans' amusement and excitement during the inning.
President George Dovey of the Bos tons travels with the squad and believes Kelley is the David Harum of the deal with New York. He calls the group a crack aggregation of ball tossers.
Pittsburg took the first game of the series against New York with a 6 to 2 victory in the May 11 contest. The feature of the game highlighted strong hitting and solid pitching from Pittsburg.
Brooklyn defeats St. Louis 2-1 at St. Louis on May 11. Lewis homered in the sixth for Brooklyn and Murray added a key triple while Barry, Hummell and Sheehan contributed hits. Raymond pitched eight innings for St. Louis, with Rucker closing as Brooklyn pars through.
In Chicago on May 11 the Philadelphia and Chicago baseball game was postponed due to wet grounds. The decision affected both teams and local fans awaiting the matchup.
Philadelphia beat Washington 7 to 2 as pitcher Schlitzer puzzled the Senators. Murphy and Ganley led the offense with two-base hits, while Collins and Milan added three-base hits for the Phillies. Scoring details show Philadelphia breaking ahead early and maintaining the lead through the game.
Newton dominated for New York, no-hitter until the ninth, as the Yankees beat Boston 3 to 0. Burchell allowed eight hits in eight innings, Newton one hit in one inning, with Conroy Keeler and Niles stealing bases.
In Milwaukee on May 11, Indianapolis tied the game in the ninth with a rally and won 4 to 3 in the tenth. Key hits by Roth Brown McChesney Hayden and errors by McChesney and Brown sealed the visitors’ comeback over Milwaukee.
Kansas City wins 4-3 over Louisville as a single by the pitcher and a Beckley hit drive in the decisive run in the last half of the ninth. The game sees multiple hits by Stanley Woodruff Neighbors Kerwin and others with bases on balls, steals, and key sacrifice plays.
Kitson 4, by Halla 8. Double play Brashear to Beckley. Wild pitch Kitson. Passed ball Hughes. Louis ville error. Hit by pitch Cross. Tims 1 50. Umpire Owens.
Rain halted the Columbus at Minneapolis game on May 11 with no rescheduled date announced.
The Toledo-St. Paul game scheduled for May 11 was postponed due to wet grounds in St. Paul.
Nashville defeated Nashville 4 to 2 while Mobile beat New Orleans 6 to 0. Birmingham edged Auburn 2 to 1. The Little Rock at Little Rock Memphis game was postponed due to rain.
Ft Wayne defeated Zanesville 7 to 5 today in a ragged Central League contest. Hammond and Kelly pitched for Ft Wayne with Kenworthy and Shriver catching. final score shows a back and forth scoring sequence.
Rain halted the Grand Rapids and Evansville game in Michigan, delaying the schedule. No rescheduled time announced.
South Bend defeated Wheeling 7 to 0 as Alberts threw a no-hit game. Final line shows South Bend scoring seven runs on nine hits while Wheeling was blanked. batteries were Alberts and Tieman for South Bend and Alderman and Huston for Wheeling.
Dayton defeats Terre Haute with strong pitching as Johns limits hitters to five scattered hits. Final score Dayton 4 Terre Haute 1. Batteries Johns Richardson Seitz Bro s ius Drill Williams.
Cincinnati clubs and players announce signings and upcoming games including Norwood Eagles over Star Bloomer Gurls 6 to 2 at Norwood Inn 2,900 in attendance. The Diamonds crushed Fairmount Elks 16 to 1 with Kaiser striking out fifteen. Noodles Hahn and Haberer head Cincinnati semipros. Wiedemanns vs Cincinnati Shamrocks opens new ball park Sunday.
Jamaica N Y May 11 Golden Pearl the second choice won the Williamsburg Handicap at 6 furlongs over Cohort who ran poorly finishing far back The day also featured two Metropolitan Handicap candidates Superman and Dandelion who underperformed with Superman runner up and Dandelion last in their debut at Jamaica Other races saw notable finishes including Hessian and Mark Antony in the top places and several longshots in the field.
The card lists six races with entries and weights including First Race Selling six furlongs Marlon Moore eight pounds and others. Second Race Selling four furlongs with Sanda Javadue Lacknalight and more. Third Race Handicap six furlongs with Evelyn Hasty Agnes Colonel Jim Douglass Pasadena. Fourth Race Blue Grass Stakes seven furlongs with Simon Well Ridge W T Overton and others. Fifth Race Purse four and a half furlongs with Julien White Stowaway Hambay French Cook and more. Sixth Race Selling eleven to sixteen miles featuring Rustle Thomas Calhoun Malmaison Aunt Rose and Beau Brummel among others.
Entries list weights for the opening race and four more events including handicap mares and geldings, three year olds and up, and Suffolk Stakes two-year-olds. Notable names include Personal Hawkw ing In domitable Marrileno Ever others across six races.
Congress passed the anti gambling rider to the Benning track bill in Washington May 11. The measure bans betting on races and other contests with fines up to five hundred dollars and ninety days imprisonment. The Washington Jockey Club indicated the Benning track will move a quarter mile across the Maryland line to secure a better course.
A Sydney telegram reports heavyweight champion Tom Burns has agreed to travel for three fights during the arrival of American battleships, but London notes he has not fully accepted. He previously asked $15,000 for one bout. the club seeks three contests. Burns is in Ireland seeking a bout with Bill Squires.
American competitors in the New York Paris automobile race arrived in Tokyo yesterday and left this morning for Vladivostok. They claim to be 1,200 miles ahead of the field as the next stage begins with a summit meeting and restart in Vladivostok.
Lotus Eater captured the mile feature at Louisville’s Downs track on May 11. Deuce finished second but was disqualified for fouling Terah, promoting Terah to second and Wing Ting to third as Sam Hoffheimer cruised to an easy steeplechase handicap victory.Weather clear and track fast with multiple races and payouts listed.
Vox Populi the second betting choice won easy in the eventful Oakland card. In the purse for four furlongs Listowet led Hannah Louise and Alice George, with Time 0 47 1 5. Other races saw Massa Cloyne and Avontellus place in tight finishes while Preen led Burning Bush and Silverstocking in close calls.
The Traction League opened at Cumminsville Park with nine clubs. President Mangold and others spoke as teams, all uniformed, showed notable talent. In the opener the Brightons defeated the Avenues 8 to 4.
Walnut Hills posted a 10 to 4 victory over Avenue as Emery held most of the batters in check. Walnut Hills rallied with timely hits while Avenue struggled at the plate, with batteries Emery and Hartzell for Walnut Hills and Rolland and Heckman for Avenue.
Arguments opened before Judge Kohl-Saat in the U S Circuit Court in the Government suit against the Chicago Indianapolis and Louisville Railway to stop accepting advertising space as payment for transport. The test questions the constitutionality of federal antipass legislation and whether advertising can be accepted without violating interstate commerce law. No decision expected soon.
James Brown a wealthy stockman living at Galveston was shot and killed by tenant Robert D. Cotterman on a farm near Logansport Indiana. The shooting stemmed from Cotterman's eviction dispute and Cotterman is jailed in Logansport.
Albany N Y May 11 Both houses met in an extraordinary session by the governor s proclamation and heard his message urging several topics. He reports a special election in the Forty seventh Senatorial District to fill Sen Fran chot s seat to be held May 12 1908 and plans to press later for anti race track gambling measures. He also calls for extending Public Service Commission jurisdiction to telegraph and telephone firms along with primary election law amendments and investigations into stock speculation and unemployment.
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