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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1908

Page

6

World Series Schedule to be Handed Out by Commission

Interest centers in today’s game as the commission visits town to meet fans and distribute the World Series schedule. Yesterday’s results show New York 7 Boston 4 and Philadelphia 4 Brooklyn 2 in the National League. Boston 10 Philadelphia 3 in the American League. Standings list New York and Chicago atop the NL with 98–55 records, Detroit 90–63 in the AL lead. Boston 75–79 in the NL and Philadelphia 83–71 in the AL among others.

W.l.pe Scee Detroit New York Cleveland Pittsburg Chicago Philadelphia St. Louis Cincinnati Boston Brooklyn Washington

Giants Now Tied With Chicago Nine in NL Race

Chicago and New York battle for pennant as both clubs rush to the Polo Grounds for a decisive day. Mathewson vs Brown centers fans, with Bresnahan and Donlin back in form and McCormick’s one handed catch highlighted. The 7 to 2 Boston win sets up tomorrow’s climactic clash at the Polo Grounds.

National Commission Meeting Delayed by Johnson Absence

The National Commission meeting scheduled for yesterday was postponed until today due to the nonarrival of Ban B. Johnson of the American League. Officials planned two schedules for the world championship series covering Detroit Chicago and Detroit New York. With the delay only one schedule will be issued after the Chicago New York result is known.

Mathewson Brown Board of Directors National Commission Ban B. Johnson Detroit Chicago New York

National League magnates depart except Pulliam

All NL magnates have left except President Pulliam who will remain to learn the Chicago New York game result. If the series is decided in Chicago he will travel there immediately and then proceed to New York as needed.

Pulliam Windy City Chicago New York

Schedule likelihoods for playoff series sites and dates

The discussion outlines two possible series site plans. If New York wins, games would start in New York Saturday Monday Tuesday and move to Detroit for Wednesday Friday. If Chicago wins, the opening would be in Detroit Saturday then Chicago for Sunday Monday Tuesday and back to Detroit for Wednesday Thursday.

New York Detroit Chicago

Aero Club Forms Committee to Locate New Flight Site

The Aero Club of America in New York appointed a committee to study suitable sites near the city for aeronautical experiments. The move follows previous cautious surveys and the Wright brothers' demonstrated flight endurance, signaling a push toward practical aviation progress and member piloted flights. Dewitt Morris serves as committee chairman.

New York Aero Club of America Ft. Myer Wright Brothers Dewitt Morris

Washington doublesheader sweep over New York 1 to 0 and 9 to 4

Washington won both games of a doubleheader with New York, taking 1 to 0 in eleven innings and 9 to 4. Johnson outpitched Warhop in the first game, while Wilson lasted five innings in the second. Biographical and box score details follow.

Washington New York New York Today Johnson Warhop Wilson

Boston and Philadelphia split doubleheader in tense finish

Boston won the first game with timely hitting and aggressive baserunning while Philadelphia struck back in the second with late inning hits. The night ended early in darkness after eight innings in the second game. Marked by two-base hits from Wagners and Davis in game one and a triple from Wagner in game two, the affair featured multiple stolen bases and defensive plays.

Boston Philadelphia Wagners Davis Donohue Martin Files Collins Hoey Donahue Speaker Stahl McConnell Lord Cravath Wagner Ton Boedeberwan Weevesssoo Barry Nichols Prank

Baseball box score fragment with player events

The record lists baseball events with Plank and Morgan pitching and Morgan batting. It notes bases on balls by Plank and Morgan, two errors by Philadelphia, one hit by pitch, eight strikeouts by Plank and six by Morgan, a passed ball by Ostdick, and a 1 minute 49 second game time with umpire Hurst.

Plank Morgan Philadelphia Ostdick Hurst

Philadelphia Beats Brooklyn 4 to 2 in Low-Scoring Game

Philadelphia defeats Brooklyn 4 to 2 in a pitchers’ duel. Key hits include two-base hits by Jordan and Magee and a three-base homer by Burch Titus. Kruger lasts three innings, Holmes four and two-thirds, Corridon finishes. Multiple errors and base on balls noted. Time of game 1:32 with Lanigan umpiring.

Brooklyn Philadelphia Jordan Magee Burch Titus Kruger Holmes Knabe Doolan Grant Lumley Dunn

Talbot to Reproduce World Series at League Park

Detroit inventor Co. P. Talbot introduces a device to reproduce the World Series game between New York and Chicago at League Park this afternoon. Frank Behle leads local baseball figures in promoting the event with practice and compensation at Wiedemann’s Park and 10 o'clock attendance for players from yesterday’s session.

Co. P. Talbot Detroit Frank Behle Talbot Mattie Schwab Wiedemanns Wiedemann’'s Park League Park

Jennings' Men Return to Warm Detroit Welcome

The Detroit American League champions arrived from Chicago to a crowd of several thousand at Michigan Central Station led by Mayor Thompson. Captain Jennings and players were celebrated with a jubilee at the Pontchartrain Hotel before reporters headed to Bennett Park for practice.

Detroit Mich Chicago Michigan Central Station Thompson Jennings Donovan Hotel Pontchartrain Bennett Park

Butler County Fair draws 20000 as directors ticket wins

Hamilton Ohio October 7 fairgoers packed the Butler County Fair with about 20000 attendees. The regular ticket led by J A Slade W B Wallace W M Inman G M Meeks and Harry Shollenberger defeated the opposing ticket by 255 votes in a total count. Races including the 3 12 pacing and 2:20 pace were declared off with results listed for the purses and horses Cadmus Jr Rita Burns Denner Maid among others with times and placements noted.

Hamilton, CO Butler County J. A. Slade W. B. Wallace W. M. Inman G. M. Meeks Harry Shollenberger Wr Xg M. F. Barnes Robert Durbin K. Beeler Ferdinand Pugh Gaylord Ovinpeck Duke A. Rundel Darst Rita Burns B. m Cadmus, Jr S. G Denner Maid Stout Ory Eerit Ue Fred Patchen Cao Margaret Fey X m Rhodes Billy Simmons R. G Addigon Mollle J Deardoff Huxter Boy Br. S Bhorer Gamar B. S Dickinson Seksteronmines Bessie H Br. m Herron Pearl H Bik m Kili Allie Axtell B. G Bell Zazette C Bik McKinley Cline, Br Jolly Pease B. G. Miley Orie Sing

Wiedemanns 3 All Stars Edge Covington in Tight Duel

The Wiedemann team defeated the Covington All-Stars 3 to 2 in a close game halted after seven innings due to darkness. A follow up game between the Reds and Wiedemanns at the Park next Tuesday is expected to draw a large crowd as World Series action nears.

Wiedemann Covington All-Stars Reds Wiedemanns

Chicago Cubs Sail to New York for Championship Game

Sixteen members of the Chicago National League team plus President Charles W. Murphy departed on the Twenty Century Limited for New York to play off tomorrow’s league championship tie. The squad is reported in high spirits and in good physical condition.

Chicago Charles W. Murphy New York

Sports scores from October 7 across colleges

Pennsylvania 11 Villanova C. Annapolis 22 St. John's College 0 Harvard 18 Bates 0 Princeton 21 Stevens 0. Multiple campuses report final football scores on October 7 with Naval Academy and other teams prevailing.

Annapolis Naval Academy St. John’s College

Czarevena Sets World Record in Two Year Old Futurity

Lexington reports Czarevena won both heats of the two year old Futurity in 2:12% and 2:13% to establish a new world record for two year olds. Fanny Lawson placed second in both heats with Al Stanley third.

Lexington Futurity Czarevena Fanny Lawson al Stanley John EB. Madden Transylvania Columbus Nas Ash Leaf Wilkes Andrews Kentucky B. F Peter the Great Crrlantia Cngiad Cccessa Cccessa Evaserescdyecceses Fanny Lawson, B. F., Vy ‘Tregantle—Miss Fanny Summers Macey Toed Mooneyse Benio Br Silent “Brook Utter- OK James A B. c Owings Bertha C Baronmore—Marble Chandler Admiral Dewey Dean Bonney J. H McGrath Cannon Notttnr Axtara Axtell Ken- Gall Mareh Esiece Dumas Dam Farry Banning H. B. Banning Nannie Keene Upervetet Ruth Dillon B. m Nancy Dillon Russie Russell M. Sanders LaBouche Wilasic Kellar Thom Lynwood W Maud Fowlers McMahonatresia Biz Margaret O Vooreegaret A N . Ee Lady Jones Oa McKinney Duxie Margrave Martinsville Barada

Belmont Park Jerome Handicap Star Fairplay Sets New Track Mark

At Belmont Park on October 7 August Belmont's Fairplay won the Jerome Handicap run at 1 1 16 miles in 2 10 2 5, a track record by a fifth of a second over the previous best. Gowan led early, then Fairplay and Master Robert closed strong. Other races noted include Maiden two-year-olds won by Spectatress, and Handi cap races won by Ben Ban and Lady Hubbard among others.

Belmont Park N. Y Belmont Fairplay Gowan Master Robert Spectatress McCarthy Michael Beck Gilbert Wintergreen Sweet District Attorney Golden Legend Loakout Bliss Carmen Nethermost Sententious Opal Ben Ban Red River the Squire Lang Demand Golden Pearl Half Sovereign Tourenne Jeanne D'Arc Hill Top Court Lady Bonnie Kelso Upton Rossclare Helen Harvey Yankee Taboo Rose Beaumont Angelus Brother Jonathan Lady Hubbard Delirium Whip Top Lee Herbert Juggler Beauclerc Cairngorm Putgada

First Race Handicap and Other Races Details

Summary of multiple racing events listing horses with weights and race types including First Race Handicap for two-year-olds at six furlongs, Second Race Steeplechase about three miles for four-year-olds, Third Race The Tenth Matron Fillies at six furlongs, Fourth Race The New Rochelle one mile selling, Fifth Race High-weight handicap at 542 furlongs, and Sixth Race Three-year-olds at one and one half miles with listed horses and weights.

Royal Captive Wise Mason Footpad Schleswig George W. Lebolt Statesman the Gardener Bird of Flight II Jimmy Lane Parson Kelly Agent Yama Christy Paprika Ramrod Sandy Creeker Economy Maskatee Helen Harvey Mauvette Affliction New Rochelle Mark Antony II Dolly Spanker Cressmaili Arasee Lord Stanhope Queen of the Hills Black Mary Corn Cob Baby Wolf Brookdale Nyanph Resome Delirium Far West Rialto Nimbus Fashion Plate Star Gowan East River Ross Fenton Milford Gowan Golconda

Vanderbilt Cup Practice Opens on Parkway Ahead of Races

A dozen teams began Vanderbilt Cup practice in New York as the motor parkway sweepstakes and related events near opening day. Drivers logged sessions to learn the course while cup commission members assessed speed potential. More cars slated to practice Thursday with nearly all teams on site soon.

New York Motor Parkway

Best of the Sales at Lexington Track Events

A list of sales on October 7 highlights entries from Jane Todd and Virginia Penne among others. Notable buyers include C D Calloway in Lexington and H W Curry in Maroon C with prices ranging from 200 to 865 dollars. Names span Kentucky Illinois Tennessee Virginia and Germany with numerous sires and dams cited.

Lexington Jane Todd B. m Todd Jeanie Chimes C. D. Calloway Virginia Penne B. F General Forest —Linsetta H. C. Moody Fie J R. F Jay Bird Reba V H W. Curry Maroon Mary Herndon B. E Silent Brook Cardomo R. M. Suner Midland City Tll Meta B. S Lady ‘Brussells Shawby Mary Manes Kinzea Stone Georgetown Orleans Br. c Ormonde Helena Floyd Bros Bridgetown Orene Br.” F Annie G Bridgetonn Belmore Clayola

Covington and Bartlett Prepare for Weekend Football Tests

Covington Superior's football squad lists players at every position for the upcoming game with Carthage. Bartlett's College team will face Carthage next Saturday at Carthage grounds, after beating Covington last week, with named starters for both sides and key positions.

Covington Rose Gottschalk Hauser Carl Schulte Bettinger Pennny Berberich Inman Schneider Schulte Sheefay Dallenburg Covimgton Bartlett’s College Carthage Bartlett Secallon Baurittel J.K Woellner Firnkaes Schofield L.e Fox Hoffman R.e Conners McClure R.t Schmidt R.g Sweeney Jester McDonough Q.b Strong R.h Boake Haines Sméal W. Phillips Russell R. Phillips Butterfield L.g B. Phillips, R.g.; Harris, c Kruse, Q.b

Register Today Urges Voters to Sign Up

The notice emphasizes the duty to vote and urges readers to register immediately to be eligible to cast a ballot.

YANKEE EXPECTED TO SOLVE PUZZLE OF AIRSHIP FUTURE

Berlin company trials an overhead transport plan with $125000 capital to link Berlin London Paris Vienna St Petersburg Copenhagen Stockholm. Count Zeppelin’s 18000 pound 2500 foot flight over Switzerland fuels optimism and warns of risks. The piece imagines future air routes, aero schools, prizes, and rapid cross country travel as airship technology evolves.

Berlin London Paris Vienna St. Petersburg Copenhagen Stockholm Count Zeppelin Switzerland Zeppelin Mave Krupps

Records Broken Daily at Louisville Track Meet

Lawrence P. Daley won the Louisville Hotel Handicap lowering the one mile and 100 yard track mark to 1:46 1-5 at Douglas Park amid rain and fast conditions. Dunvegan sliced the track record for a mile and a quarter in the final pace. Polly Prim and Czar led an all star field while Honest secured a surprise win in race four.

Louisville Lawrence P. Daley Polly Prim Czar Terah Old Honesty Dunvegan Honest Severus Powers Ethel Carr Walsh Queen Deverich Virginia Maid Rey Steel Ballagher Bamnda Apach Sempronia Proca Coleman Almena Flower Beauty Harriet Rowe Mad Rose Ray H Enfield Lawrence P. Daly McGee Kenney Glassner Goldproof Please Werich Robin Hood Zal Sam Clay May Cella Alice George Miss Crittenden Kennedy Missus Frazier Pink Wings Nita R Vancena Mattie Marshall Kitty Fisher Dun"ee Albert Ster Aunt Rose Albert M Belleview

Star Tailoring assets seized by Cincinnati grocer

The assets of the Star Tailoring Company owner Ben Lowenstein were seized by George H. Voss on a rent account. The business was closed and stock removed. Lowenstein said he would try to meet accounts and reopen elsewhere.

Commercial Tribune Hamilton, O Star Tailoring Company Ben Lowenstein Suit Club George H. Voss Cincinnati Lowenstein

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