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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1908

Page

7

Giants Rally With Eight-Run Eighth To Beat Giants 9 2

Campbell kept the scoring quiet for seven innings as the Giants exploded for eight runs in the eighth, winning 9 to 2. Hulswitz contributed to the defeat with several miscues and bunts misfired. National League results show New York over Cincinnati 2 to 0, Philadelphia over Pittsburgh 11 to 2, Brooklyn 5 over Chicago 3, Boston 3 over St. Louis 0. American League final Detroit 6 Boston 4.

New York Cincinnati Philadelphia Pittsburgh Brooklyn Chicago Boston St. Louis Ational League American the Cue W. L. Pe Burg York Cleveland Isecses Detroit Washington Dayton Mbus South Bend Terre Haute Evansville Clay Wheeling Paul

Early Baseball Matchups Across Major League Cities

New York faces Cincinnati while Brooklyn travels to Chicago. Philadelphia plays Pittsburg and Boston meets St. Louis in key league games.

Giants Rally denies Reds in eight run nightmare

New York beat Cincinnati 9 to 1 after an error by Hulswitz and misplays spurred an eight run eighth inning. Campbell pitched well until that inning as Hans Lobert and Billy Camp­bell led Cincinnati, while Merkle Donlin and Bresnahan sparked the Giants surge.

Billy Camp Reds Giants Asdy Hulswitz Mike Grey New York Cincinnati Campbell Forlor Lobert Hulswitz MecGinnity Taylor Bags Imnon Feny Kane Dovlin Shanon Seymour Ins Haas Bresnahan Mitchell Minzel Donlin Donile Devlin Schley Foc Ab.r.bh.sb.sh.so Bb.po.a.e Huggins Paskert C.f Mitchell Ganzel Schlei Mowrey Shannon Tenney Needham Devlin Cess DD Cklin Bridwell S.s McGinnity Doyle Huiswitz Cincinn O' Day

Giants and Reds Prepare For Second Game In Series

The Reds rotated Andy Coakley for pitching while Christy Mathewson toed the rubber for the Giants in the afternoon clash at 3. George Schlei would catch for Ganzel's squad. Giants arrived yesterday morning as Mike Donlin and J Bent ley Seymour greeted friends. Secretary Fred Knowles is present with the team and a cheerful welcome. Ballpark telephone number changed to West 3316.

Andy Coakley Reds Christy Mathewson Giants George Schlei Ganzel Mike Donlin J. Bentley Seymour

Giants Prepare for Back-to-Back Game Weekend

efforts aim to stage the game today and tomorrow with the Giants scheduled for two Saturdays and one Sunday. Matty Schwab reports his diamond drying machine is ready to dry grounds within an hour after rain and a record crowd is expected tomorrow with advance seat bookings advised.

Giants Matty Schwab

Miller Huggins Linked to Balloon Ascension Record

The remark links Miller Huggins to a balloon ascent that followed his departure from the game. A season best for runs in one inning was set after he left, with the eighth inning proving decisive.

Miller Huggins Miller

Reds Edge Giants as Small Men Stand Out in Pitching Duel

Campbell pitched brilliantly while Kane opened scoring with a single and Campbell sacrifice, followed by Huggins' timely hit to plate the run. Cincinnati presses for Dave Brain's services as Lobert struggles, Kane likely moving to left and Paskett to center.

Devlin Huggins Nicklin Tenney Bridwell Donlin Merkle Shannon Lobert Seymour Bresnahan Herzog Paskett McGinnity Taylor Needham Mitchell Ganzel Giants Schleif Mowrey Kane Hulswitz Reds Campbell

Eighth inning error costs game for 4000 fans

In a tense game a misplayed ball by Hulswitz at the critical moment led to a long eighth inning. If fielded cleanly a double play might have ended the frame and spared the crowd of four thousand from the agony of watching the inning unfold.

Hulswitz Ares

Bresnahan Throws and Near Misses in Baseball Play

Bresnahan threw to first base yesterday and nailed Robert. He almost caught Kane and would have caught Mike Mitchell if Tenney had covered his proper position. Tenney missed Mitchell as he swung, though Mike had not touched the bag yet.

Lobert Kane Paskett Bresnahan Robert Mike Mitchell Tenney Mitchell Mike

Sun Field Shifts For Outfielders In Series

Shannon moved to right field due to bright sun. Shan non prefers the sun field, Donlin dislikes it, and Mike goes to left. The changes will continue during this series if sun remains bright.

Shannon Donlin Mike

Larry McLean Readies Return to Field Tomorrow

Larry McLean is set to return to action after an expected shift back into the lineup tomorrow. The team anticipates his involvement as they pursue a key matchup and needed depth.

O'Day Causes Dustup with Giants Before Game

O'Day clashed with Doyle and Huggins in a sudden incident as Doyle expressed disbelief while raising his arms. A Giants player taunted Hank Advertise your motives, echoing a Reds style pregame jab about a chips on shoulder.

O'Day Doyle Huggins Giants O’day Reds Hank

National Commission Rules on Devore Transfer Dispute

The National Commission upheld the New York Club’s right to retain Josh Devore after May 1 1908, rejecting Meridian Club’s claim for the balance due under the purchase contract. The decision cites the explicit language requiring a second payment if the player remained with the New York Club after May 1.

National Commission Meridian (Miss.) Club Josh Devore McCants Meridian (Miss) Baseball Club New York National League Meridian Club Devore New York Meridian Meridian Baseball Club Aug. Herrmann B. B. Johnson

Boston Beats St Louis 3-0 In Opening Ballgame

Dorner pitched well for Boston with strong support as the visitors capitalized on errors and passed balls. Raymond contributed solidly, while St Louis struggled to mount offense and left eight men on base.

ST. Louis Boston Dorner Raymond Bates Hostetter Charles Bajls Emsilies

Brooklyn Beats Chicago In Rainy Fielding Match

Brooklyn outbatted and outfielded Chicago as a muff by Evers in the fourth inning cost Chicago two runs in a low scoring game. The visitors capitalized on miscues and held the lead throughout.

Brooklyn Chicago Evers

Baseball Scoreboard Notes From A Busy Night

Chicago and Brooklyn played a high scoring game with Schulte and Kling among the standouts. Philadelphia shut out Pittsburg 11 to 0 as Willis departed after the third inning and McQuillin toed the mound for the final innings.

Detroit Tops Boston In Slugging Battle For Third Straight

Detroit defeats Boston 6 to 4 as timely hits follow errors. Young faltered in the seventh after a Boston surge, while Crawford and McConnell spark defensive plays. Detroit gains sole possession of the series lead with this win at Boston.

Boston Detroit Young

Chicago Philadelphia Game Postponed by Rain in Philadelphia

Rain halted play in Philadelphia on May 15 delaying the Chicago Philadelphia game as steady showers continued.

Cleveland New York Game Postponed By Rain

Rain delayed a baseball game between Cleveland and New York on May 15 in New York. Both teams will resume play at a later date to be announced.

New York York

Rain Delays Washington St Louis Game in May

Washington reports rain postpones the Washington St Louis baseball game on May 15 delaying scheduled action.

Minneapolis 7 Toledo 3 in softball game

Minneapolis scored early and held on for a 7 to 3 victory over Toledo. Graham pitched well with runners on base as Minneapolis bunched hits in the first two innings.

Minneapolis Minn West Toledo Graham Freeman O'Neill Quillen McCarthy Wesday Oyler Abbott Kerin Bierhalter

Indianapolis 5 Kansas City 1 in rough club game

Indianapolis beat Kansas City 5 to 1 after a hard fought contest marred by frequent arguments with Umpire Kane. Neighbors benched. key players include Brashear on KC and Livingston on KC with Egan and Marquard matching on the mound for Indy.

Kansas City Indianapolis Kane Brashear Egan Marquard Cross Crisp Livingston Bush Carr Davidson

Milwaukee Wins in Second Inning Rally to Take Lead

Milwaukee defeats Louisville 7 runs to 5 as Dougherty dominates after the first inning and Poole holds the late charge. Robinson, Randall, Woodruff, and Roth score key hits while Harley is ruled out for interference. The victory puts Milwaukee in first place.

Milwaukee Adams Dougherty White Poole

Columbus Beats St Paul 11 5 In Baseball Tilt

Columbus defeats St Paul 11 to 5 after a five run first inning and a six run second. Hall pitched well for Columbus while Essick allowed nine hits. Odwell and Congalton had two base hits. Wrigley and Kihm, Flood and Tiemeyer turned double plays. Time two hours. Umpire Hayes.

ST. Paul Hitt Columbus Farris Hall Essick Peutshe Kieiek Odwell Congalton Davis Meyers Raidy Wrigley Kihm Flood Tiemeyer Hayes

Roller Wins Two Falls Over Beel in Seattle Match

Dr. B. F. Roller defeated Fred Beel in two straight falls in Seattle. The first fall lasted one hour sixteen minutes and the second fell after thirty-five minutes of competitive wrestling.

Seattle Wash B. F. Roller Fred Beel

Officials Chosen for Big Field Day

Amateur baseball field day planned at League Park on Decoration Day with a 100 yard dash added as closing feature. Cliff Martin elected president and E T Allen secretary. Herrmann to be master of ceremonies. Officials from multiple leagues named. entries close May 28. field day to become a city wide feature.

Shee and Leather League League Park Shoe and Leather League Cliff Martin E. T. Allen Allen Herrmann John Dutten City and Suburban Robert Doyle Traction League Church League Shoe and Leather Club Martin Duttenhoefer

South Bend Edges Zanesville In Fourteen Inning Tilt

South Bend defeated Zanesville 4 to 3 in a fourteen inning game. Sheehan scored on a safe hit then stole second before Hayworth’s single drove him home. Final line shows South Bend 4 runs on 11 hits with 5 errors, Zanesville 3 runs on 6 hits with 4 errors.

South Bend Sheehan Hayworth Zanesville R.H.E Martin and Tieman Limrick Gai

Wheeling Nips Grand Rapids In Extra Inning Tie

Wheeling defeated Grand Rapids 3 to 2 in ten innings after the locals tied it in the ninth on France’s misplay. Batteries Rogers and Spahr and Houston for Wheeling Hagerman and Hansen for Grand Rapids.

Wheeling Grand Rapids France R.H.E Wheeling Rogers

Dayton Defeats Evansville 6-2 in Home Game

Dayton easily beat Evansville 6 to 2. Bescher attempted to assault the umpire but was restrained by teammates. Scoring shows Dayton with six runs on eleven hits and two errors while Evansville had two runs on eight hits and six errors. Johns Richardson Kiefel Ferriar and Dunn contributed for Dayton.

Dayton Evansville Bescher R.H.E. Dayton Johns Richardson Kiefel Ferriar Dunn

Terre Haute Defeats Fort Wayne 8-3 in Wild Tilt

Terre Haute beat Fort Wayne 8 to 3 as Schreiber walked eleven in a rough outing for the visitors. Muldowney and Kelly paired with Schreiber and Williams in the battery, with Terre Haute tallying in every inning except the second.

Terre Haute Ft. Wayne

Clifton Defeats Walnut Hills In Traction League Game

Clifton and Walnut Hills produced a slugfest with Clifton prevailing 14 to 10. McCaffry and Snyder led Clifton with key hits as Emery and Otto combined for strikeouts and control on the hill.

Clifton Walnut Hills H.o.ae. Clifton O.ab Emery Drake Mackle Hanlein Folthoff Nagel Mitts Cuifton

First Race Selling at Four Furlongs Features Mixed Weights

A crowded program opens with a four furlong selling race listing runners Denver Girl Romp McDale She Wolf Miss Hapsburg Jack Patton Silverine Servicence Anderson Dorothy Webb Inela Pinion Pursley Casso among others, weights shown for each horse. The card continues with a six furlong selling race and a one mile handicap highlighting Evelyn S Balbus Terah Green Seal Pasadena Kercheval, followed by the Louisville Handicap of six furlongs with Black Mary overton overton? and The Abbot among top weights, then a purse race at four and a half furlongs with Tapioca Emily Almanac Aqia Ed Shuster Anne McGee Advancing Ben Howe, and a selling race at eleven sixteenths mile featuring Nazimova Bucket Brigade Huck Apt Aunt Rose Thomas Calhoun Simon Weil Miss Mazzoni Hostile Hyphen King's Son Tom Kearney St Tlario.

Denver Girl Romp McDale She Wolf Miss Hapsburg Jack Patton Silverine Servicence Anderson Dorothy Webb Inela Pinion Pursley Cassowary Bill Herron Financier Mondella Dandy Dancer Maxton W. T. Shipp Lady Baldur Top Lofty Fay Domo Nancy Meadow Breeze Lady Anne Stoner Hill Barnesdale Lens Evelyn S Balbus Terah Green Seal Wool Sandals Pasadena Kercheval Louisville Black Mary W. T. Overton Chulita Honesty Inkola Aluda Colonel Jim Douglas Dainty Dame the Abbot Tapioca Tbs Emily Almanac Aqia Jim Fitz Ed Shuster Anne McGee Advancing Ben Howe Ed Kane Nazimova Bucket Brigade Huck Apt Aunt Rose Thomas Calhoun Simon Weil Miss Mazzoni Hostile Hyphen King’s Son Tom Kearney St. Tlario

Thoroughbred race card with weights and races listed

Handicaps and weights for six races include Pan toufle and Zlenap in the first, San Vito and Taboo in the second, Field Mouse and Top Note in the third, Roseben and Kentucky Beau in the fourth, Sandy Creeker in the fifth, and Seethus and Druid in the sixth. Details cover age, distance, and track conditions for each event.

Pantoufle Zlenap Fancy Pins and Needles Whiptop Miss Marjorie Gowanda Sanfal Littleton Maid Grace Cameron San Vito Dan de Noyles Taboo Lucille R Fore Madrilene Miss Highland Royal Captive Melissa Hawkwing Kwai Elizabeth Sweeney Nasturtia Pleasing Mouse Gladys Louise Hammerless Lady Hubbard Uniform Roseben Baby Wolf Red River Dreamer King Cobalt Far West King James Restigouche Stargowan Lawrence P. Daley Berrymaid Kentucky Beau Nimbus Cohort Transvaal Fleming Mollie Montrose Rockstone Rosimir

Cincinnati Fan Food Games Today

Saturday afternoon league schedule lists Pleasant at Ridge College Hill Avondale at Lockland Linwood at Northside in Cincinnati venues with local fan turnout expected.

Advent and Madisonville clash in Cincinnati league play

Queen City League action features Advent versus Norwood in Cumminsville and Madisonville hosting Hyde Park at Madisonville. Cincinnati Car Company meets Wy. T Johnston Company at Pleasant Ridge as standings tighten.

Queen City League Advent Norwood Cumminsville Madisonville Hyde Park Cincinnati Car Company Wy. T Johnston Company Pleasant Ridge

Saturday League Opens With Multiple City Games

The Saturday Afternoon League starts with matches at College Hill Hartwell and Northside. Pleasant Ridge visits College Hill while Avondales meet Lockland at Hartwell. Linwood Northside and Refuge club teams also feature amid schedule changes due to rain and floods.

College Hill Hartwell Northside Pleasant Ridge Feye Burnett Hope Stone Sage Son Hiebly Thau Odhjege Cordes Schrauder Richy Felix Connelly Ant Ridge Avondales Lockland Hanly Allen Williamson Bosler Bass Tarbill Avondale Linwood McGinnes Foster House of Refuge Boys Refuge Hand Tettenborn Macke Battery Hornberger Farrell Cincinnati Car Company-Johnston Company Coney Island Hyde Park Madisonville Gaffey Newport Gano Martin Covington Blues George Kruse Twenty-first Howell Streets Crack Diamonds Warsaw Kaiser Roberts Diamonds George Reinhard Christ Church Pirates Winton Place Columbia Ball Park Moore Peerless J. Murray Sycamore Street Carthage Fast Reading Eagles Thiering Topmueller Eagles Bellevue Grays Newport Avalons Greater Newport Park Norwood Astons Peters Arms Norwood Eagles Cincinnati Pirates Central Park Riedlins Holy Name French Bros Norwoods Milkman Watterman McKeown Cincinnatus Indianapolis Spalding’s George F. Eyrich Wheeler Street City C. B. Bonham Hyde Parks Royals Blue Birds Cumminsville Tepe Feeney Cook Shaefer Hornbach Bellevue Ball Park Harrison (O Kentucky Kentucky Colonels Harrison Wiedermann Lebanon St. Xavier Norwood Inn

Alice Collins Wins Limeport Handicap at Oakland

Heavy track and cloudy skies marked Oakland races. Alice Collins ridden by Buxton won the Limeport Handicap over Ocean Queen and Mauretania with Abbey and others in the field as Emma G and Old Settler headlined earlier placings.

Oakland Romanoff St. Kilda Abraham Alice Collins Millin Ocean Queen Rettig Buxton Lycurgus Frank Skinner Sir Agnus Athgold Balmoral Bonnie Bairn Lake Merritt Buxton

English Promoters Say Burns Demands Too Much

Dublin May 15 promoters report talks for a Burns versus Squires heavyweight title bout failed as promoters deem Burns financial terms too stiff for the Australian challenger and promoter.

Burns Dublin Tommy Burns Bill Squires

Illini defeat Chicago in track meet. freshmen edge in second

In Champaign Illinois on May 15 the University of Illinois beat Chicago University 67 to 44 in the main meet. Illinois freshmen won their segment 66 to 43 over Chicago freshmen.

Champaign Ill University of Illinois Today Chicago University Chicago Illinois

Piller Falls Hurt Jockey In Steeplechase Race

McAllister owned by Edward Corrigan won the Steeplechase handicap at Louisville on a clear fast track. Piller fell on Jockey Hughes causing serious internal injuries. the boy’s condition is described as dangerous and potentially fatal. Elizabeth Harwood equaled the track record for 4 1 2 furlongs as King’s Daughter and other horses also featured in this race program.

Louisville McAllister Edward Corrigan Piller Hughes King Flela Elizabeth Harwood Silverado Warren Teddy Bear Lee Sesoss Keee Ewes el Major Lawrence Heidel

Long Shot Wins the Baychester Stakes at Belmont Park

Question Mark, a 6 to 1 outsider, led from the start to win the Baychester Stakes over one mile at Belmont Park on a muddy track. Robert Cooper finished second ahead of Golden Pearl, with other races generating betting lines and results for two-year-olds and longer distances.

Question Mark Shilling Golden Pearl Robert Cooper Belmont Park Colonel Jack Notter Aletheus EB. Dugan Lawrence P. Daley Nicol Oxford Hartford Bay Sir Martin McCarty Right Sort Dugan Harrigan Koerner Hoyle Ton Reed Armiak Palm M. Henderson Kara McAffee Maximilian Aiken the Knight Yellow Back Vervane Nedlim J. W. Kent Shaw Nick Stoner Cahey Keater Lord Stanhope St. Joseph Sir Toddington

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