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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1908
Page
6
In the National League Cincinnati edged New York 2 to 0 while Ohio defeated Brooklyn 1 to 0. In the American League Uwo games were scheduled.
National and American League style standings listed with clubs, wins losses and percentages. Shows teams such as Chicago New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Cleveland York St Louis and others with varied records, plus Central League teams like Ft Wayne Indianapolis Grand Rapids and Louisville amid dense abbreviations and figures.
In a dramatic Cincinnati victory, the Reds erased an 8th inning Giants lead with four runs, highlighted by Hulswitz triple Kane and Lobert singles, Paskert’s sharp catch, Ganzel's three men on base homer, and Weimer’s pitching rally. Wiltse held Cincinnati to two early runs until the decisive eighth.
The final game of the series features Reds pitcher Spade or Tozer opposing Giants pitcher McGinnity. Both lineups stay the same as fans welcome Dave Brain on the coaching line in uniform.
Paskett made an extraordinary fourth inning catch near the ground on the last jump. The play is praised as one of the greatest fielding feats witnessed on the local grounds.
Ruddy Hulswitz delivered an excellent field performance and sparked the fireworks display in the troublesome eighth inning, drawing attention for his standout play and incident.
A regular balloon ascent occurred in the eighth inning mirroring Friday's Reds ascent. Hits were unsettled by misplayed balls and some on the scratch order due to fielding errors.
Seymour's bunt in the first inning reminded fans of his usual flashy plays in Cincinnati. He was doubled up neatly, preventing two potential runs from scoring.
Chicago defeated Brooklyn 5 to 0 as Bergen reached base once, Brown and the bullpen retired the rest in order. Ten Chicago hits came in the three innings they scored. Rucker batted for Kling in the ninth and Tinker, Kling, and Rucker produced key hits.
Puttmann pitched effectively as Louisville shut out Milwaukee 2-0 to close the series. Notable plays included McKee’s bare-handed catch and key hits by Perrine Hughes and others. Die-hard defense and smart managing contributed to the win in a tight ballgame.
Indianapolis defeated Kansas City 9 to 4 after eight runs in the fourth inning. Brandon and Druhot were relieved early, and rain halted play with two out in the fourth. Hayden secured a three-base hit, Brashear and Davidson added two-base hits, and Kitson struggled for Kansas City in three and a third innings.
Toledo wins 2 1 in sixth after two two baggers and a sacrifice. Suthoff relieved in seventh after bases loaded. Teams: Minneapolis and Toledo with individual at bats and pitching lines listed. final score 2 1. Batted for Wesday and Lister later in game.
St Paul drops game to Columbus as five pitchers toil. Essick allows seven hits and runs in the ninth while Columbus pieces together a 17 to 8 win in two and a quarter hours. Odwell hits a homer for St Paul. Friel adds a three-base shot and Wheeler, Rowan, Jackson steal bases amid a flurry of offense.
In New Orleans Louisiana the New Orleans team defeated Birmingham 4 to 0. Mobile defeated Montgomery 3 to 1 in Mobile. The Memphis at Atlanta game in Memphis was postponed due to wet grounds.
The Wiedemann Baseball Park in New Port opened with 3500 spectators. The Shamrocks defeated Wiedemann 7 to 6 in a tight contest with all runs in the fourth and fifth innings. Wiedemanns meet the Reds at home Tuesday. notes include scoreline and player details from the exhibition.
The Engineers edged the Woodworkers 10 to 7 yesterday. Key performers include Meyers with a three-base hit, Steinke with two doubles and Roser contributing, while McCreight struck out eight for the Engineers. Umpire Corin officiated the 1:40 game.
The Steam Pipefitters routed the Lathers 18 to 6. Two-base hits by Weithorn and Colina. Double play turned by F Rees and Schmalz. Pitcher Ott struck out 11, Hessel 4. Ott issued 6 walks. Time 2 10. Umpire H Smith.
The Plumbers beat the Cigar Makers 8 to 4 in a one sided contest. Key players included Snyder and Kennedy for the Plumbers while McCrea and Slymer contributed for the Cigar Makers. Engerson and Heidel combined on the mound for the Plumbers with 11 and 6 strikeouts respectively.
Molders outscored Electrical Workers 21 to 5 in a dominant display. Key players include Griener and Rubert for Molders, with multiple pitchers listed and a 2:10 time. Christ Church 7 Pirates 4 noted in final line with umpire Fred Christ Church.
Cincinnati managers edge toward adding Dave Brain from Boston while Hous ton talks with St. Louis for Hans Lobert. Brain plans to sign in Herrmann's office and join the bench as Cincinnati reshapes its infield and pitching staff to challenge the league.
Lincoln defeated Douglass 17 to 6 after a seventh inning lineup change sparked a string of errors. Lockard hit a grand slam with the bases loaded to highlight the contest.
In a collegial game, Martin delivers a two base hit and a double play with Schlel. Ratterman strikes out nine while Vetter records eight. Umpire Nuhfer officiates as pitchers Carl Vetter and Ratterman duel with eight HBalls issued.
The Colonels were defeated yesterday at Greater Newport Park by a 7 to 5 score. Harrison led the Colonels with solid play as the home team secured the win.
Carthage toppled Reading Eagles 12 to 2 in a decisive game. Topmueller secured eight strikeouts for Carthage while Estle fanned eight for Reading. Key hits included multiple two-baggers from Topmueller Kaucher Phoege and a strong seven-inning effort by Topmueller.
Middletown plated nine runs in a second inning fireworks display to beat Dayton nine to five. Toohey and Allen led the offence with multiple hits including a home run, while Dayton’s Baumtmer and Allen produced key contributions. Final line shows Middletown 13 hits, Dayton 7, with each side totaling nine and five runs respectively.
The Cathedral team shutout St Patrick 10 to 0 in a dominant win. McJoynt OConnor Grannen added two-base hits while Bird homered. Fehring fanned 8, Prendergast 5. umpires Daddy and Pumphrey officiated.
Covington defeated the Queen Citys 2 to 1 in a fast game full of sensational plays. A catch by Flaherty and a double play by Manager Brauer on a catch and throw to home ended the game. Covington faces the Bloomer Girls next Sunday.
Miamisburg won its sixth straight game by beating Anheuser-Busch 9 to 3. The scoring included two-base hits by Ochs and Smith, with Smith and Schomers turning a double play and Stecher and Ochs on another. Pitching: Stricker 9, Bender 1, Haylor 1. Time 1:40. Umpire Swartz of Newport.
Winonas defeats Meiner's Eagles 10 to 1 as Burk allowed four hits and the Winonas defense stifled the opposition. Morgan doubled for Meiner's in a one-sided Midwest league game with Duhme and Burk handling pitching duties and Clausen making a notable unassisted play.
The Peerless club shut out Anchors of Hamilton with Kemmerling’s pitching and strong all around team play. Key contributors include multiple players listed with solid offensive lines, and Erlewein and Ganzert pacing the mound and defense in a dominant display.
Bellevue Grays defeated the Newport Avalons 6 to 4 in a Sunday afternoon game at Greater Park. Grays pitcher led the effort with key outs, while the Avalons mounted late innings offense but could not overcome the early deficit.
This week features the Metropolitan amateur golf championship at Baltusrol, the women’s British championship at St Andrews, and a Baltusrol regatta with Jerome Travers and others. Eastern rowing, New England intercollegiate track, Long Island tennis, and Middle Atlantic tennis also fill the schedule along with pool and horse racing events at Belmont Park.
Home runs by Kiffmeyer and Foster highlight the Bellevue Grays versus Newport Avalons. Hubbard struck out six, Niles four, Hubbard issued two walks, Niles one. Umpire Davan officiated the game.
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