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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1908
Page
6
Cincinnati comes from behind in the seventh inning as great bunts and timely hits spark a decisive rally. Matty is singled out as key in the late surge and the Eds secure a dramatic victory over the Giants.
In the National League Cincinnati defeated New York 9 to 5 while Pittsburg beat Philadelphia 2 to 0 and Boston edged St Louis 1 to 0. In the American League Cleveland shut out 2 to 0 Philadelphia beat St Louis 12 to 10 Washington downed Chicago 5 to 1 Detroit topped New York 11 to 6.
American ro wue at New Yor kt at Philadelphia. Chicago at Washington. Cleveland at Boston. Local schedule condensed with multiple city pairings and team matchups for upcoming games.
Cincinnati uses a late rally led by Spade and Ganzel to topple New York 9 to 4. Spade drives in two with a decisive seventh inning, while Hulswitz and Mitchell contribute key hits as Cy Seymour hits a homer for the Giants and Bresnahan Devlin Doyle provide offense earlier.
The Reds travel to Newport this afternoon to meet the Wiedemanns at the new Eleventh street ground by the Licking River. McGilvary starts at first, with McCarthy and Pearce as battery. Ganzel not playing. Ferguson and Connolly battery for Wiedemanns, Hornberger and Doyle in reserve. Park reachable by Newport and Covington cars and York street and Patterson cars. First pitch set for 3 45 to accommodate mill workers.
The Phillies show the best form among Eastern teams on the current trip and will begin a four game series tomorrow. Billy Murray has molded the club into a well functioning unit and four solid games are anticipated. The New York team has an off day and plans to stay in Cincinnati at the Havlin rather than travel to St. Louis. They will attend the Wiedemann Red game this afternoon.
Dave Brain has signed with the Kansas City Red Legs after a five minute talk with President Herrmann. Manager Ganzel plans to keep the winning lineup intact for now. Brain, content with the contract, hopes to become a regular soon and will train in morning practice to improve condition while remaining a bench player as a utility man.
Hulswitz becomes the three bagging kid as he delivers timely three baggers in back to back games. He’s hit safely when needed and sent balls into Safe territory at crucial moments to boost the lineup.
After an uneven early stretch manager Ganzel noted improvements as inside play finally clicked, saying the later innings showed as well as hoped. The quote highlights a shift from mistakes to solid execution during the game.
Spade delivered solid work under tough matchups as early poor play pressured him. Manager Ganzel plans to keep using him whenever possible, trusting his persistence and reliability.
Pittsburg shut out Philadelphia 2 to 0 with a third inning running catch by Titus as the key play. Pitchers Camnitz and Richie held the offenses in check as Pittsburg totaled 7 hits and Philadelphia 6, with notable fielding and small-ball in support.
St. Louis fans saw a wild start as pitchers Fromme and Beebe struggled through the first three innings enabling Boston to take a commanding early lead. The Red Sox built a big cushion and cruised past the Cardinals 9 to 1.
Rain caused the baseball game between Brooklyn and Chicago to be postponed in Chicago on May 18.
Boston defeats Cleveland 3 to 0 as Liebhardt pitches well but mutters a first inning error by Lord. Wagner hits a three-base hit and listed fielding plays, with Stovall turning a double play and multiple baserunners recorded.
Detroit hammered Chesbro for eight hits and six runs in the second inning and defeated New York as Doyle hurt his arm. Niles hit a home run and Cobb added a three-base hit.
Washington defeats Chicago 5 to 1 as Hughes proves effective on the mound. Chicago uses three pitchers, but Washington bats form the key, with Altrock contributing a late relief effort and multiple baserunners highlighting the game.
In a high scoring game Philadelphia over St Louis 12 to 10. Five Philadelphia pitchers used as Williams miscue triggers eighth inning rally. Key moment came when Williams throw bounded into stands allowing three runners to score.
Two seventh inning errors and timely hits powered Kansas City to a 4 to 3 victory over Milwaukee. Pitchers were hit hard, with key run support coming after early two-base and three-base hits by McCormick Neighbors and Kerwin. Hallman, Beckley, Krueger each contributed multiple plays as Milwaukee stranded five, Kansas City left three.
Minneapolis defeats St Paul 5 to 4 in a red field ing game on May 18. Farris loads four hits and five runs in the fourth and is removed after disputing umpire Hayes, with Clarke Laughlin Rowan Wheeler among top hitters.
Rain in Indianapolis forces postponement of the Columbus versus Indianapolis game noted in late May. Weather disruption suspends play and shifts scheduling for the teams and local fans.
Central League game in Wheeling saw Grand Rapids win 2 to 0 after a walk and three Wheeling errors in the tenth inning. Storé: Grand Rapids 2 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 2 5. Wheeling 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 5. Batteries Stertzer Hansen Kerwan Spahr.
Zanesville beat South Bend 2 to 1 as both teams were held to three hits. Kenworthy and Schriever pitched for Zanesville with Alberts and Tieman catching. The game took place in Zanesville on May 18 and featured a tight pitchers’ duel.
Rain postpones the Ft Wayne Terre Haute baseball clash, shifting schedule as teams await clearer conditions.
Evansville defeats Dayton 3 to 2 in a pitchers duel as both teams score early. Carrington and Dunn pair with Rowan and Richardson for the batteries in Evansville.
Memphis 6 Memphis 0 over Atlanta in Memphis. Little Rock 5 Nashville 3 in Little Rock. Orleans New Orleans 5 Birmingham 2. Mobile Mobile Montgomery game postponed due to rain.
At Kenmore Stock Farm Lexington May 18 the famous mare Replection fell into a sink hole while grazing and was so badly injured she had to be killed. She produced several noted stakes winners including Reina, Brooklyn Handicap winner of 192, now owned by Clarence Mackay Battleford Martin Burke and Judith. The mare was valued at $8000.
The tennis tournament at Queen's Club opened with Eustace H. Miles of England defeating New Yorker Charles E. Sands in straight sets 6-3, 6-3, 6-3.
National League president Pulliam's rule bars players from leaving their field positions to question umpire decisions. Hank ODay ejects Chance for questioning a ruling on Wagner being safe. Artie Hofman substitutes with an injured hand as Chance vents about the enforcement and its impact on team dynamics. Socks Seybold is noted for his size and easygoing nature amid team anecdotes.
In his inaugural message to the Legislature Governor J Y Sanders urges abolition of race track gambling in Louisiana. He cites corruption around New Orleans tracks and urges prohibition and penalties for horse racing gambling, tying regulation to liquor licensing and local option measures.
The program lists six races with full weights and runners. Ben Ben and Tom McGrath lead the first race for three-year-olds and up at 5 percent furlongs while Second Race features four percent youngsters at 4 furlongs. The Cretona First Spring Serial Handicap fields include Jack Atkin and Red River among seven others. The Steeplechase field presents Sir Wooster and Penarris in a roughly two mile test. Handicap featuring Blue Brook and Lane Allen anchors the fifth race, and the seventh entry lists Tom Dolan Hyperion N Troublemaker and others in the final selling race at seven furlongs.
The document lists horse entries for five racing events including furlongs and weights. It names horses such as Malecon Miss Crittenden Willow Plum Loyal Maid Ordeum Ocala Boadica Cutie My Lady Frances Java Due Sister Evelyn Wheat Bread Queen's Message Juliet M Pauline Purcell Elysium in first race and various others like Snake Mary Ben Sand Miss K O B Flying Foam Pirate Diana Anna Scott Fay Lady Arion Bonnie Bard Lizzie Mc Lean Mazonia Reaction in subsequent races with weights and odds noted.
Juggler won the Harlem Selling Stakes at Belmont Park by three lengths after displacing Grapple and Rye on the rail. Juggler was later disqualified for interference, elevating Grapple to first money as Rye finished second and Spooner third.
Local sports briefs profile teen pitcher and catcher searches in Cincinnati. Christ Church defeats Pirates 7 4 behind strong pitching and errors. Diamonds beat Warsaw 14 0 with Kaiser’s three-hitter. Royals sweep four games, beat Blue Birds 5 1 as Hornbach limits hits. St Xavier Y M S falls to Doyle team 13 5. Y M S No 176 and St Michaels win 17 7. Ohio Krebs upset Standard 8 7. Mathews shines. Columbia Athletics topple Nationals 12 6. Casey injures knee. Cineys beat Victory 9 3. Wuelzer stars. Cincy schedule vs Blue Birds at Cumminsville. Norwood Inn game Eagles vs Peerless set for 3 pm.
At Oakland George Kilborn a 20 to 1 outsider captured the opening event in a hard drive with Calla taking second from Dr. Crook. Ak Sar Ben led early in the four furlongs but overhauled Belle of Brass to win. Native Son outgamed Entrenous and College Widow in the fourth race as Entre nous pressed to place.
Coal Black Lady easily won the steeplechase handicap at Louisville on May 18 as five horses fell at the last jump. Jockey Morrison, riding Magic, suffered a painful fall. E M Fry the favorite took the purse in a gal lop amid rainy, slow track conditions.
Milt Kinney of Chicago and Jack Calloway will meet in private tonight near this city in a fifteen round bout for a $500 purse. Both have trained for weeks and are expected to deliver a great contest.
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