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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1908
Page
8
National League board deliberates for two hours and will reconvene as affidavits from players and fans are admitted and may influence the umpire's ruling. Yesterday's results include National League games New York 8 Boston 1 and Philadelphia 4 Brooklyn 2. American League scores Chicago 6 Detroit 1 and Cleveland 6 Saint Louis 3.
The standings show Chicago leading with 98 wins, 55 losses, a .641 pace, followed by Detroit and Pittsburgh both at 89 56 and 88 63 respectively. New York and Cleveland hover near .636, while St Louis and Philadelphia trails, with Cincinnati and Boston bringing up the rear.
The National League directors led by August Herrmann postpone ruling on the September 23 Chicago versus New York tie after three hours of evidence and two hours more of discussion. Umpires ruled the game a tie. affidavits and new evidence prompted a fresh hearing set for 10 o clock today.
The National League Board weighs affidavits from fans players and others amid a disputed game. Officials expect a decision may favor New York with possible repercussions for umpires O Day and Emilie. Brush threatens civil action if the game is declared a tie with his attorney to be consulted.
New York fans packed the Polo Grounds as the Giants routed Boston 8 to 1. Ames pitched seven innings with one hit allowed, McGinnity closed the final two, and Hannifan homered for Boston’s lone run.
McIntyre lined a ninth inning hit to drive in the winning run. Doolan and McIntyre added two base hits while Maloney slugged a three bagger. Grant MaGee stiffened the Brooklyn defense with two steals and a late double play highlighted the tense finale.
Chicago defeated Detroit 6 to 1 in game two of a crucial series, inching closer to the American League pennant. Walsh starred on the mound for Chicago, Summers lasted six innings for Detroit before Mullin finished, with Davis, Parent, and Isbell driving Chicago’s early scoring and Davis adding key hits.
Cleveland falls 3 to 1 as errors by Lajoie and Bradley set up two St Louis runs. Criss, Hinchman, and Bradley misplay crucial plays in the sixth, allowing the decisive score. Dineen held Cleveland to four hits before Foster sealed a 5 to 3 win in the second game.
Washington shut out Philadelphia 3 to 0 behind a strong pitching effort by Smith and timely eighth inning hits. McBride’s fielding was highlighted as a key defensive feature. Street and Ganley supplied two base hits for Philadelphia, but Washington broke through late and held on for the win.
Amateur baseball action at Wiedemann Park featured a 6-0 Danville win in the opener and a 4-2 Wiedemann victory in the nightcap. Notable plays included Reggys high jump and Biermans line drive catch, H Myers’ diving grab, Biermans running catch of a Texas Leaguer, and extra base hits by Henn Ryan and Golden.
The Admiral Athletic Club will practice at Fifth and Philadelphia streets Wednesday and Friday evenings at 7 30. Members urged to report: Aylward J Krug Gronnote Gill Dewald Tombragel Christopher Niemier T Brady 2 Brady Egan and Chamberlain. Clubs seeking 115 120 pound games may address Admiral c Third and Bakewell streets Coyington ky
In Louisville, a tie in first race sparked a track record drop for six furlongs by one-fifth of a second at Douglas Park. Czar led the feature, trailed by Zierap and Lady Martha, as Tom Dolan set a mile and three-sixteenths mark from 2:02 2-5 to 2:00 4-5. Weather was clear and track fast.
Belmont Park opens as James R. Keene's Helmet carrying 124 pounds, ridden by Notter, easily captures the $11,690 Matron Stakes for colts and geldings on the six furlongs straight course. Joe Madden finishes second, Practical third, with Helmet showing clear superiority despite a faulty weave. First day of the Westchester Racing Association fall meeting draws a solid crowd.
Lexington Ky Oct 5 Low prices marked the Kentucky Sales Company first day sale of young trotting and racing stock at Tattersall's Four hundred head are to be sold in three days The best prices included Lasselle for 625 Myramar 450 Ryat 460 Oratella 275 Ceylona 360 Winniwanda 350 Kay filly 300 Cracker Jack 300 Linnie Onward 400 Baroness Agar 330.
Nearly three hundred trotters and pacers plus hundreds of owners and trainers gather in Lexington for the opening day of the Lexington trots. The Great Kentucky Futurity for three-year-olds offers $21,000 to the winner, with top contenders such as The Harvester Justo Rinvolo and Dorothy Axworthy among nineteen entries exceeding 2:12 in prior miles. Other events include a Tennessee Stake cers in 2:06 class worth $3,060 and a 2:08 pace with $1,000 purse, featuring horses like Leslie Waterman Easter Lily Lyddite and Isineta alongside Dan Patch aiming at his 1:55 world record with wind shield.
The New Music Hall rink opened at 7 pm to a crowded floor as hundreds of skaters joined in the winter season. A special musical program and a remodeled floor added tone to the event. The rink will be open daily afternoons and evenings starting today except Sundays with Prof. Jung's Military Band providing music.
The Suburban League season starts with four games across three alleys. Tonight's schedule lists Niehoffs versus Evanston at Niehoff's, Schmiesings versus Hand-Burr at Schmiesing's, Sheldons versus Rosskopfs at Schmiesing's, Stags versus Muellers at Mecklenburg's, plus Blaneys versus Rivals at Blaney's. Thursday features Sharpsburgs versus Reknas at Sanker's.
The Wiedemanins join Covington All Stars with Red White in a three game series starting Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. at Wiedemann Park with White to pitch each game. Brewers announce All-Star lineup led by Bonno Golden and Johnson, with Ambrose Puttmann likely added. Reds set to play an exhibition with Wiedemann next Tuesday at Wiedemann grounds.
Chicago shortstop Joseph B. Tinker was arrested on an assault charge against John Ginocchio. He was arraigned in Desplaines Street Court. the judge postponed the hearing to October 22 to avoid delaying the pennant pursuit.
A tinner named William Ross of 815 Charlotte street was stopped by three men on Linn street near Livingston last night. A revolver was pressed to his nose while the others searched his pockets and took 65 cents a match case and a pocket knife.
Classes organized yesterday offer astronomy with Prof Porter at Walnut Hills Branch Library biology with Prof Benedict at North Cincinnati Branch Library nineteenth century English and American poetry with Prof McVea at Walnut Hills High School Faust in German with Prof Poll at North Cincinnati Branch modern European history with Prof Whitcomb at Walnut Hills Branch political science with Prof Brooks at the main Public Library Afternoon and evening sessions accommodate those unable to attend regular university classes
Special Dispatch reports two workmen Paul Haunnik a and Martin Supra were killed at Ohio River Dam No 13 when false work collapsed burying them under timber and earth. The accident occurred at Bellaire on October 5.
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