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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1908
Page
6
Ganzels Crew pushed past Boston team 8 to 4 as hits and errors fueled a lively contest from start to finish. McGann was benched as lead alternates shuffled in.
National League results show ratenas 4 against Boston 4, New York 8 over Pittburg 2, St. Louis 2 defeating Brooklyn 0, and Philadelphia 6 beating Chicago 2. The page summarizes four NL games with final scores and rival teams.
The standings show Boston four runs over Pittsburgh two. Philadelphia beats Chicago three. St. Louis six to Washington three. Cleveland two to New York zero.
Boston at Cincinnati. Philadelphia at Chicago. New York at Pittsburgh. Brooklyn at St. Louis.
In a lively game at League Park the Cincinnati Reds beat the Boston Red Sox 8 to 4 amid booming batting and costly Boston errors. Long Bob Ewing starred with a key seventh inning single and an eighth inning double, while Cap Ganzel and Huggins led the Reds with timely hits as Lindeman and Ferguson struggled on the mound for Boston.
Cincinnati builds early lead with runs in multiple innings and late offense to defeat Boston 8 to 4. Huggins doubles twice and drives in key runs while McLean, Ganzel, and Kane also contribute for the Reds. Boston fall despite late rallies and solid hitting from Browne and Beaumont.
The Reds host the third game at League Park with Jake Weimer on the mound for Cincinnati and Flaherty or Young Cy Young for the visitors. First pitch is at 3 30. Umpire Rigler again receives flowers from Murphy's as part of the garden gesture.
Larry McLean sustained a leg spike from Bill Sweeney in the seventh inning and may miss time. George Schlier could handle catching duties for a week if McLean is sidelined, with Dr. Wilkerson noting the injury is not serious but could keep him out briefly.
The Beaneaters benched Joe Kelley on Monday while Dan McGann played yesterday. McGann's kick drew criticism as the decision was closely contested and not one sided.
Andy Coakley endured a rough seventh inning and was lifted by Cap Gamzer who got the final out. Coakley earns the decision and deserved it for pitching well until the late trouble.
President Herrmann asks waivers for McGilvray and Upp. McGilvray likely to be set out in a few days. Upp may be allowed to return to Columbus without full trial due to arm lameness. Upp has had ailing arm since arrival.
Larry McLean excelled at nipping runners yesterday, differentiating himself with sharp fielding. Frank Bowerman struggled, allowing four stolen bases and failing to cover gaps, impacting the game’s outcome.
Long Bob Ewing hit a single and a double in two at bats for Wapakoneta, showing solid power and on base ability in yesterday’s game.
Sweeney accused Bowerman of holding the ball and dropping it while attempting a throw to first base. Rigler disputed the claim and sent Sweeney back to his base. The misplay ended up costing two runs.
McLean hit a towering two base hit on the League Park turf. His drive struck the left field fence on the fly and bounded back allowing Bates to field and throw in to keep Mac at second.
Harry Gilsey offers a watch to the Redleg player with the most season runs. McLean led the department yesterday with a top individual tally.
St Louis wins the May game 2 to 0 over Brooklyn as McIntyre outfielded by Hummel and Lushee, with Sheehan reaching twice for Brooklyn. Berwen and McIntyre batted in the eighth. Japrines and Berwen appear in scoring notes.
St Louis 5 Brook lyn 6. Bases on Balls by McIntyre 2. Hit by Pitch by Lush. Struck Out by McIntyre 1, by Lush 6. Time 1 34. Umpire Emilies.
New York edged Pittsburg 8 to 2 on May 12 as Maddox walked in a run in the fourth and New York added three more. Young relieved Maddox in the fifth and pitched well. Donlin hit a home run for New York. Swadina and Tenney doubled. Pittsburg left five runners on base, while New York stranded four.
Philadelphia defeats Chicago 6 to 2 as visitors rally with timely hitting in the second and third innings. McQuillin struggles after early frames while Lundgren allows four in four and Chicago fails to sustain offense.
In New York on May 12, Joss pitched Cleveland to a 9-8 win over the Mets after a late surge. Hinchman scored on Joss’s three-bagger in the eighth, with Stovall and Lajoie contributing on a sacrifice and a single to finish the scoring.
St. Louis defeated Washington 6 to 3 in a errorless slugfest as Milan left after a foul tip and Delehanty drove in a run. The Nationals made four misplays, while St. Louis capitalized with timely hits and a big seventh inning.
Philadelphia defeated Chicago 8 to 3 as strong hitting and good pitching offset Philadelphia fielding woes. Nichols had four singles matching yesterday's feat, with Plank and Altrock pitching for Chicago and Owen in relief.
Detroit wins the opener 4 to 2 at Boston with a seventh inning lead on errors by Schmidt. Crawford delivered a two run triple in the eighth after Detroit tied the game with two outs. Key players include McIntyre Thoney Schaefer Crawford Gessler Wagner and Schmidt for Boston and Cicotte Siever Carrigan in the mound efforts.
Game notes show Cicotte pitching for Detroit in the ninth with Payne out after being hit by a batted ball. Crawford hit a three base hit, Carrigay and McIntyre credited with sacrifices. Multiple stolen bases by Lord Cobb Laporte O Leary and Jones. A double play by Lord and Ungland and Detroit left on base three while Boston left nine.
Milwaukee tops Indianapolis 2 to 0 as Curtis allows three safeties and Clark shines in fielding. Milwaukee builds a three hit total and secures its third shutout of the series with strong defense and timely runs.
The home side defeated Evansville today to extend their nine game winning streak. Final score shows Grand Rapids with nine runs on 9 hits and six errors while Evansville had eight runs on nine hits with two errors. Batteries-Sterzer and Hansen pitched, supported by Jaeger Covington and Dunn in the field.
Terre Haute defeated Dayton 9 to 2 today in Dayton. Terre Haute produced timely hitting and benefited from Dayton errors. Batteries Yingling and Richardson for Terre Haute opposed by Schaffer and Williams for Dayton.
Toledo scores seven runs on bunched hits and St. Paul errors in Minnesota. Minahan and Essick yield six and two thirds combined, while Noonan hits a homer for Toledo and Wheeler and Smoot contribute key hits amid the fielding miscues.
At base R two hits and a sacrifice backed Kansas City to a 4-2 win over Louisville. Burke's interference on Kruger's throw produced two runs for Louisville in the seventh as Umpire Owens missed the call.
In Oakland on May 12 Prince Frederick, ailing at start, overhauled the field to win the opening race by a narrow margin over Kamiss. Del Cruzador beat Right Easy in the third race as Right Easy held second from Frieze. Other race summaries list John H Sheehan, Emma G, Del Cruzador, Ferraido and Lord Filigrame among winners and contenders with times ranging from 1:13 to 1:46 3-5.
East End defeated Eighth Street 4 to 3 in a hard fought contest. Vogel and Myers collected two base hits, while Wueffling fanned six for East End and Sigel struck out 13 for Eighth Street. Time 1:60 with Nester and Stemberg as umpires.
Fragmentary score note lists Mobile at New Orleans Birmingham at Montgomery Nashville at Atlanta Nashville at Little Rock Memphis at eleven innings. Contains scattered city pairs and an eleven inning reference with no clear outcome.
Ft. Wayne beat Zanesville 4 to 3 in a nine inning game here May 12. Errors by Zanesville led to the decisive runs as Ft. Wayne pushed across four runs after the third. Batteries Alberts and Kelly for Ft. Wayne. Walker and ver for Zanesville.
Wheeling shut out South Bend 1–0 as strong fielding stifled the home side. Fietcher and Huston worked the mound for Wheeling while Lindsay and Tieman handled the catching duties for South Bend. The game was played in South Bend with Wheeling gaining the win.
Grand Rapids defeated Evansville by 9 to 2 in a May 12 game reported from Grand Rapids. The match summary highlights a dominant home performance with multiple scoring plays and key contributions from GR players.
William C. Wallace, Republican, elected Senator in the Forty-seventh District by 248 votes over Henry A. McMahon in Lockport New York. The district covers Niagara and Orleans Counties and the election filled a vacancy after Senator Franchot's death. The campaign emphasized anti gambling and Governor Hughes motives amid a light voter turnout.
Cincinnati amateur baseball news highlights undefeated Turks beating Williams Yannigans 7 to 1 with McGlenn fanning fourteen. Covington Admirals win sixth straight 14 to 11 over Chippers. Tom bregal homers with two triples and three singles. New grounds at Fifth and Philadelphia. Early league updates include Johnston’s Car Company vs Cincinnati Car on Saturday at 3 15 PM and the opening of the Saturday Afternoon League May 16 at College Hill Northside Hartwell.
The National League has approved several player releases dated May 12. Philadelphia to Altoona involves Otto Deininger, New York to Columbus involves W. A. James, Pittsburgh to Zanesville involves Co. S. Schriver, Pittsburgh to Grand Rapids involves Warren D. Gill, and Pittsburgh to Kansas City involves C. Neighbors.
Daily race list shows six events with purses and weights. Entries include Cousin Mary Tapioca My Lady Frances and others in first race. Gowanga Divorcee etc in selling race. Balbus Pinkola and others in the mile. steeplechase features Bertel Judith McBride and others. selling races feature Tithono Romp Hammetrical Jack Katton. sixth race lists Ed Kane Water Cooler Synchronized Nazimova Tivolind Ishmalian.
A tabular race card lists maiden three-year-olds in a 7 furlong first race with weights, a four and one quarter furlong two-year-old race, the Metropolitan Handicap third race for three-year-olds and up at 1 mile, a New York Steeplechase fourth race for four-year-olds and up over about 2 miles, a handicap fifth race for three-year-olds and up at 6 furlongs, and a mile-plus race with various weights and entries including Good Luck and Master of Craft among others.
Sir Cleges, George Long's Derby colt, wins the Blue Grass Stakes at Churchill Downs in a hard drive with Dark Night. W. T. Overton closes strong for second as Hasty Agnes lowers the six furlong track record in a handicap. Margaret Randolph and Estella C. figure among the day’s notable results.
Jamaica N Y May 12 The Metropolitan Jockey Club meeting closed at Jamaica with a fair card. Trance won the Suffolk Selling Stakes at five furlongs in 1 00 1 5 while jockey HB Dugan escaped injury when Saylor fell after the finish in race three.
New York May 12 The Allen longtime figure in the sporting fraternity died suddenly at his home late tonight leaving mourners and tributes across the athletic community.
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