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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1908
Page
17
Baseball notes forecast a tight National League fight with New York and Pittsburgh strong contenders. Cincinnati shows improvement but relies on better team play and strategic fielding. critics praise Ganzel’s morning practice while questioning Lobert’s outfield and base running.
New York races dominate summer talk as Governor Hughes pursues anti gambling measures in Albany with a special session. The piece notes racing’s economic impact on hotels, rails, theaters, and shops and discusses Burns vs Johnson in England and potential American bouts tied to big purses.
Memphis Memphis lost to Nashville 3 to 2. Mobile Mobile defeated Birmingham 3 to 2. New Orleans Orleans beat Mont 1 to 0. Little Rock Little Rock routed Atlanta 8 to 0.
Dave Brain formerly of Boston will be seen in uniform at the grounds this afternoon to discuss terms with President Herrmann. He will not play today but will work out with the team. A cash release price is set by President Dovey, and Brain is eager to sign with Cincinnati if terms are reached.
Chicago will send a nine to compete in the Garry Herrmann cup at the national printers tournament in New York this September. J M McGowan heads the selection committee evaluating Newspaper League performances. A Brand’s Hall gathering tomorrow night will feature wrestling bout previews and remarks from Comiskey and other baseball notables.
The absence of club support and candidate shortages threaten to leave the United States without an eight at the Henley regatta in July. New York Athletic Club may enter after the Poughkeepsie event, while Pennsylvania weighs sending its crew.
Doomn 15 remains atop the batting race as Ganzel hits .328. Manager is the lone Redleg in the .300 club.
More than 4000 pupils from Kenton and Campbell counties gathered at Latonia race track for the Northern Kentucky Interscholastic League field day. Covington won five events, Newport six, Bellevue three, led by Hood's mile win and Newport’s overall points.
Baron Wilkes the 26 year old trotting stallion sold in Carthage for 10000 cash to Edward Knell. He will head a new breeding farm at Emporia Kansas. Buyers include T L Matkins of Kansas City and J E Lambert former U S Attorney at Emporia.
The Saturday Afternoon League began its tenth season drawing large crowds in three villages. Northside beat the Northsides 4 to 0 with Linwood and Hornberger strong in relief. Avondale fell to Lockland Carey, while College Hill edged Linwood in ten innings for a dramatic start to the season.
The fragment references stolen bases by Geoghan Bosler Kreimer R Johnson and sacrifice hits by Imwald Bosler Mitchell with bases on balls to Bass and Williamson. Wild pitches by Bass and Williamson and strikeouts by Williamson Jr and Bass are listed. Time 1 55 umpire Hanley.
In a tense ten inning tilt Pleasant Ridge coughed up the win to College Hill when a fourth ball in the tenth inning passed behind the catcher’s back, forcing in the decisive run. Schulte slugged two triples while Creasy Gloss Haberer bailed out with key two base hits.
John J. McCloskey of the St. Louis Cardinals is described as the most peripatetic baseball executive since 1887. He led the St. Joe team in Missouri before guiding squads in Texas, the Pacific Slope, and many cities including Austin Houston Sacramento Montgomery Savannah Louisville Dallas Great Falls Tacoma Butte San Francisco Boise Vancouver Wichita and St. Louis.
London May 16 W K Vanderbilt’s Seasick Sr enters Epsom Derby betting at 15 to 2 as a leading contender alongside Norman III and Mountain Apple. The American success story continues with August Belmont topping the list of winning owners, having accumulated nearly 30000 dollars in stake earnings, while Richard Croker sits second with about 28000 dollars.
Goakley delivers a strong start as the Redlegs and Giants split the matchup. Bunts and Bingles contribute key hits while Doctor Andy excels on the mound, crafting the page’s dramatic baseball arc.
In the National League Cincinnati edged New York 1 to 9 with Philadelphia beating Pittsburg 9 to 0. Boston defeated St Louis 4 to 1 while Chicago won 4 to Brooklyn. In the American League New York beat Detroit 7 to 6 and Chicago beat Washington 5 to 0. Cleveland downed Boston 4 to 1 and Philadelphia tied St Louis 1 to 0.
Cincinnati defeats New York 3 to 0 as Andy Coakley holds the Giants to one run supported by timely hitting and stellar defense. Huggins, Hulswit, and Schlei spark the Reds with key plays and a first inning scoring burst, while Mathewson is roughed up and retired after two frames.
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