Weimer and Reds Trim Beaneaters
Weimer leads the Reds as they defeat the Beaneaters while Huggins shines with key triples. Bunts and Bingles contribute to scoring in a tight, high effort game.
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1908
Page
6
Weimer leads the Reds as they defeat the Beaneaters while Huggins shines with key triples. Bunts and Bingles contribute to scoring in a tight, high effort game.
National League results include Cincinnati 1 Boston 0 Pittsburgh 1 New York 1 St Louis 5 Brooklyn 2 American League scores show Detroit 10 Boston 3 New York 7 Cleveland 2 Chicago 2 Philadelphia 1 St Louis 2 Washington 0
The fragment lists teams and win loss records including Fort Wayne Grand Rapids Dayton Terre Haute Wheeling and Zanesville with mixed figures for percentages and games played. It reads like a league table snapshot with partial data and unclear dates or contexts.
The schedule shows Cincinnati in Boston and Philadelphia facing Chicago with New York at Pittsburgh and Brooklyn visiting St. Louis, outlining upcoming games among these metropolitan clubs.
Cincinnati Reds pounded Boston Beaneaters for six runs as Jake Weimer held them to three hits. Miller Huggins paced the attack with a key triple and Johnny Kane, George Schlei, Mike Mowrey, and Ruddy Hulswitt produced multiple hits. The Reds outplayed Boston with strong hitting and solid defense, while Patsy Flaherty and Pfeffer suffered as the Beaneaters were overwhelmed.
The Reds and Reds' hitters engage in a long, error‑filled game with multiple runners aboard. Ganzel, Mowrey, Sweeney, Kane, Hulswitz and Weimer contribute key hits, while Dahlen, Flaherty and McGann save bases and drive in runs. The final score hinges on late frames and a decisive double play to end it.
President Herrmann spoke with President Robison of the St. Louis Club yesterday afternoon about a pitcher for the Reds. The talks may conclude today. Fans believe the local club would err greatly to lose Johnny Kane or Hans Lobert now, given their strong spring performances.
Bob Ewing will start for the Reds with Cy Young pitching for the visitors this afternoon in the series finale. If Ewing is unavailable, Bob Spade or Bill Tozer will handle the Reds' duties.
Huggins hit two triples boosting his standing as a rising star for the little second baseman. Fans hope he maintains this power as he already draws many walks and is feared by pitchers. Johnny Kane made a spectacular seventh inning catch, leaping to grab Beaumont's fly ball.
Umpire Rigler endured heavy fan abuse in the early game as Boston perceived favorable calls. The crowd’s anger cooled once the Reds emerged victorious.
In the fifth, Mike Mitchell mishandled Sweeney’s fly, a tough ball that few NL outfielders would reach. He chased it on a hard run, but the ball bounced from his hands, a miscued play that drew fair minded fan attention.
Manager Ganzel and teammates believed a double play was in order in the sixth inning but umpire Rigler ruled Dahlen safe. Flaherty excelled at the quick return, throwing out Lobert at first in the fifth and fielding a misthrow to Schlei in the sixth, allowing George to reach on a single.
There was no flower presentation yesterday, which disappointed Umpire Rigler who had been getting into the habit of handing out bouquets.
Pittsburg defeats New York 5 to 1 as Mathewson exits in the fifth inning after four runs score. Crandall subbed in and pitched steadily. Leach and Becker each slugged three-base hits. other line details include Donlin, Doyle, Bridwell, Tenney contributing in various plays.
St. Louis topped Brooklyn 5 to 2 in a May 13 game after a five-run fifth inning led by Wilhelm. The rest of the contest was largely uneventful with two-base hit by Lumley and notable plays by Gilbert, Delehanty, Sheehan, Lewis, and Jordan.
St. Louis wins 6 to 3 over Brooklyn. Bases on balls credited to Karger and Wilhelm. Karger and Wilhelm each have one walk and two strikeouts. Two wild pitches by Karger. Time of game 1 hour 45 minutes. Umpire Emslie.
Chicago weather forces postponement of the game between Philadelphia and Chicago scheduled for May 13. Rain delays the matchup, with no rescheduled date announced.
Chicago wins a low scoring game 2 to 1 in Philadelphia. Errors helped run scoring as Jones is ejected for arguing. Pitchers Dygert and Walsh held the line with five Chicago runs off Dygert and one off Carter in the eighth.
New York hammered Cleveland pitchers but Kleinow’s error prevented a shutout. Manning’s form was unclear as Graney’s hand injured by a ball. Keeler homered for New York and Ball hit two two-base hits. Cleveland managed two runs in a 4 2 game.
Washington loses 2 to 1 as St. Louis edges ahead in a pitchers’ duel. Graham walks and hits but closes strong with a strikeout of Gehring in the ninth with runners on base, while both lineups produce scattered hits and errors.
Game details show substitutions for Freeman Shipke Burns and Schweitzer with two-base hit and sacrifices by Co Jones and Ferris. Detailing left on bases 7 for Washington and 4 for St. Louis, walks, errors, hit by pitch, and strikeouts for Burns and Graham. Time listed 1 40 with umpire Sherian.
Box score notes show Minneapolis offense with three hits by Quillen and O'Brien multiple players reaching base. Fiene pitched five strikeouts, Taylor two, and both teams left runners stranded as Columbus won 6 to 3 with key two base hits by Taylor and Congalton and a late substitution for Block in the ninth.
Milwaukee May 13 The Toledo versus St Paul game and the Milwaukee Indians vs Indianapolis contest were postponed due to rain.
The Shoe and Leather League calls a Friday 3 PM meeting of amateur league presidents at 520 Main Street to organize a large field day. Decorations Day at League Park will feature revised events including a bases circling contest where runners hit or strike pitched balls, promising a major amateur baseball event in the Queen City.
St Xavier and Miami College meet this afternoon at Norwood Inn. The teams are in good form and expect a hard battle as the St Xavier schedule peak game tests the Sycamore Street boys.
Detroit batted heavily to a 10 to 3 win over Boston. McConnell led with a three-base hit driving in runs as Detroit tallied seven extra-base hits. Pitching by Winter Burchell and Glaze limited Boston’s offense despite three Boston pitchers.
Central League game in Dayton sees Dayton prevail 5 to 4 over Evansville after a late burst in the eighth. Batteries Hale Stoll Rowan and Richardson for Dayton. Wacker Dunn for Evansville. Final score and scoring details show Dayton pushing across five runs total.
Heavy rain forces a postponement of the South Bend versus Zanesville game scheduled for May 13 in South Bend. No new date announced.
Rain caused the postponement of the Wheeling game at Grand Rapids on May 13 as the local schedule faced weather interruptions.
Ft Wayne Terre Haute game postponed due to wet grounds as conditions delay scheduled May 13 action at Fort Wayne.
In Mobile the Mobile team and Birmingham battled to a 3 to 3 tie after twelve innings under late darkness. A New Orleans contest saw New Orleans defeat Montgomery 6 to 0. Little Rock beat Atlanta 2 to 0, while Memphis and Nashville postponed due to wet grounds at Memphis.
In an eleven inning marathon O. M. I. defeated Newport High School by a narrow margin to capture the win. The extra innings decision showcased late offense and clutch pitching.
Walnut Hills defeated Avondale 11 to 6 in a Traction League clash. Notable players include Creeden and Snyder for Walnut Hills and McDaniels for Avondale, with Emery earning the win. Two-base hits by Snyder and Creeden highlight the scoring, and Emery struck out five. Time 2:10. Umpires Nester and Sternberg.
Taylor dominated as Columbus blanked Minneapolis 4 to 0 on May 13 in Minneapolis. The Columbus pitcher led the mound effort and stifled the locals throughout the game.
Evanston and Linwood Pathfinders meet at Oakley grounds Sunday May 17 at 3 p.m. Evanston misses pitcher Al Schirmer due to a leg injury. The Deltas host Melbourne Kentucky Sunday with a 2 30 report at Pennsylvania Depot. Riedlins replace Covington Blues at Central Park opening next Sunday. May 31 opens the K I O League in Middletown with expected record crowd. Rialtos vs Dublins at Reading Sunday Decoration Day sought with out of town teams invited.
Warren Lincoln Travis, a professional weight lifter, was crushed when a platform carrying about three thousand pounds of weights toppled after two horses on the platform gave way. He suffered internal injuries a dislocated hip and numerous cuts. Surgeons expect he will probably die.
Indianapolis May 13 The Central Breeding and Racing Association formed to suppress gambling and drunkenness at racing meets across Indiana Ohio Illinois and Michigan. Capital stock is 10000 with incorporators from several states. Indiana representative is Sterling R Holt of Indianapolis with stock farms at Southport and Maywood. Headquarters will be in Indianapolis.
Jack Atkin, at 8 to 1, won the Metropolitan Handicap one mile at Belmont Park in front of 35,000. Restigouche was second and Don Creole third after McCarter faced interference. The race opened the stakes season as warm, fast conditions produced a 1:38 3-5 time.
The listing details six races at Belmont Park with gates and weights for each entrant. Notable horses include Pat Bulger, King Cole, Gelnham, Rusting, Commodities in multiple weights, and mares in the handicap division. The card covers selling races, maiden events, and stakes for three year olds and up across distances from 4 to 1 mile.
The listing covers five races with weights and entrants. First race shows Speight through Charlotte Hamilton at 4% furlongs. second race lists 14 bidders headed by Shirley Rossmore and Frontenac. third race handicap at 111 miles includes Terah and The Minks. fourth Baskhford Manor Stakes adds 1000 dollars and includes T. M. Green and Woolwinder. fifth race selling mile features Tartar Malad and Nancy among many others. Sixth race selling at 11 16 mile with Royal Chance and Meada among 18 entries.
Eustace Miles defeated W H Pennell three sets to one at Queen's Club to reach the British court tennis final against Jay Gould of New York on May 16. Miles started poorly in the first set but then dominated, though experts doubt his ability to dethrone Gould with improved form. A Olympic tennis draw had Americans and Englishmen competing, with Gould drawing Charles E Sands in the first round.
James P Sullivan of the Irish American Athletic Club, the current American champion runner, was restored to good standing by the Metropolitan Association Registration Committee after explaining his exhibition race against a horse for charity. He will compete in trials to qualify for the Olympic team bound for London this summer.
Pinkola wins the feature race at Churchill Downs covering a mile in 1:39.5 to break the track record by a fifth of a second. Bottles finished third but was disqualified for fouling, Balbus placed third. Bets paid for place and show amid a crowded race card with a strong crowd and fast track.
Special Dispatch reports the American Turf Association directors refused action on Jockey Mountain license. Other rulings include reinstatement referrals for Milo Shields and George Ham, refusals for D. W. McClure and J. W. Carter, and trainer license actions for Hatfield Aubuchon Mountain.
In Oakland on May 13 Marster led early and drew away in the feature race to win easily. Cabin tired but held second from Cadichon as Phillistina impressed in the four-furlong dash. The day included six races with detailed results for each, listing winners, weights, riders, and times along with the other finishers.
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