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Newspaper

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1908

Page

6

Washington and Minneapolis Players Face Commission Action

Chicago report says National Commission will review barnstorming games by Washington and Minneapolis clubs after season end. Ineligible opponents and ticket sale protest tied to world series events. President Herrmann will not attend. outcome likely a stiff fine and formal ruling pending evidence.

Chicago Washington National Commission Minneapolis Logan Cubs Tigers Herrmann

Champions Divide Spoils of Series

The Chicago Cubs, world champions, met with president Charles W. Murphy to share receipts from the five world championship games against Detroit. They received 27 669 dollars. Manager Chance discussed a coast league series offer from Cal Ewing and Henry Berry including a 10 000 dollar guarantee and expenses, but the players demanded 1 000 per man and the plan was dropped due to weather and funding concerns.

Chicago Cubs Charles W. Murphy Detroit Chance Cal” Ewing Henry Berry

Whitney Ships Racers to England on Minnesota

Plans for shipping Harry Payne Whitney's American racing stable to England are set. Twenty three horses, mainly yearlings and two year olds, will sail on the Minnesota on Saturday under trainer A. J. Joyner who will oversee loading and voyage operations. Belmont horses Prisclian Antaeus and Fair Play stay behind or join later.

New York England Harry Payne Whitney American Racing Stable Atlantic Transport Line Minnesota A. J. Joyner Whitney Stable Delirium Baby Wolf Stamina Robbin Persaus Field Daisy Hillside Whitney Priscilian Antaeus Belmont Fair Play Belmont Park

Reds Beat Lawrenceburg In Exhibition At Rossville Park

Lawrenceburg saw a half holiday as 1,500 fans filled Rossville Ball Park to watch the Cincinnati Reds defeat the home team 4 to 1. Justus pitched well for Lawrenceburg but received weak field support. Reds received strong backing from Cincinnati.

Commercial Tribune Lawrenceburg Ind Cincinnati Reds Rossville Ball Park Reds Justus St. Louis Americans Lancaster Cincinnati

Last Chance to Register to Vote Today

This message urges citizens to register by the deadline to be eligible to vote. It stresses that voting is a duty and warns that those who do not register cannot vote. The tone is urgent and civic-focused.

Turners to open indoor baseball season at Corryville hall

The North Cincinnati Turners host their first indoor baseball game of the season at their Corryville hall this evening. Arrangements are complete and a large crowd is expected as visitors and players both await the opening contest.

North Cincinnati Turners Corryville Turners

Horse Races Feature Multiple Stakes and Young Sprinters

A racing card lists six events for two and three year olds plus older horses. The first race covers 1% miles with Bad News Animus and Juggler among entries. the second is the Tenth Champion Steeps chase about 3 miles with Grandpa and Ironsides. the White Plains Handicap for two-year-olds at 6 furlongs features Trance and Wise Mason. Belmont Park Autumn weight for age covers 2% miles with Fairplay and Master Robert. Maiden three-year-olds runs a mile including Green Hill and Fielder. two-year-olds gelling at seven furlongs lists Art Lady Hilltop Summer Co Night Eschau and others.

Bad News Animus Juggler Carey Gramsar Milford Miss Crawford Samuel H. Harris Killiecrankie Beauclerc Grandpa Agent Sanctus Ironsides Coligny Bat Waterspeed Ae Denier Fairplay Robert Jonathan Firth Ward Green Hill Fielder Norbitt Raquet Enticing Putgada Mirdli Cool Chaplet East River Inheritance Frances Ray Art Lady Hilltop Eschau Garland Grania Bonnie Kelso Taboo

Latonia Set for Opening Amid Bookmakers Return

Latonia races brace for a big fall meet with early entries expected, betting books back in use, and 2 PM first race as six races daily with purses near 400 dollars. Local turfmen urge Kentucky Racing Commission to stay out to keep racing alive in Kentucky.

Latonia Kentucky Racing Commission Racing Commission Tle Thea Ttack Kentucky

Ruth Dillon Dominates in Turf and Trot Card at Lexington

In Lexington on October 16 Ruth Dillon won the 2:07 trot and the 2:09 pace was halted after three heats with Tax Title Reelfoot and William C each winning a heat. Aileen Wilson captured the 2:00 pace runaway. Lady Jones and Locust Jack also figured in the day’s events with Red Cross in a lead pack and delays caused by a slow start for Locust Jack.

Lexington Lady Jones Ruth Dillon Red Cross Locust Jack Tax Title Reelfoot William C Dan Patch Aileen Wilson Hedgewood Boy Reproachless Direct Hal B.m Sidney Dillon H. B. Ning Nannie Keene Lady Posey B. m Baron Pont van May Directum Penn Br. H Directum Lulu M Durfee McHenry Wilkes Heart Great Heart Gold Hill Marion Field Robinson William Wallace Loomis Ailee Wilson Dik Alliewood Ella C Wilso N Hal Emboy Ellie Ee i W.B. McDonald Civilization Murphy Bonnie—dam Veto Flora Belle Keating Ric Battelton S., Jr Milton Cox Alatus Hedc Betes Newtown Boy Greville Marvin Daclihg William M Norval Haywoce Eseeseeeser Estes Elmwood Br. G Snyder Noretta Oraio Eth Land

Gym and Thistle to clash at East End Gym grounds

The Gym and Thistle teams meet on East End Gym grounds tomorrow afternoon for a spirited match. Cincinnati Gymnasium and Athletic Club faces Walnut Hills A C with high expectations after a strong season, promising a lively contest.

Gym Thistle East End Cincinnati Gymnasium Walnut Hills A. C University School Wyoming H.S University School Eleven Wyoming High School Howe

Favorites Beaten at Douglas Park in Louisville Race Day

In Louisville Kentucky on October 16 a light program produced only two winners from favorites at Douglas Park. The crowd was large with heavy betting in mutuels and auctions. Races featured long odds, notable finishes by Miltiades Ardis and Imboden, and multiple notables among the also rans.

Louisvill Douglas Park Ferlosey Deuce Sbg Conway Gresham Butler Bitter Sir McGee Dimne Iugs Ben Sandals Heidel Cuomo Franklin Green Bridge Traxler Minto Tuscan Gold Dr. Mayer Colonel Blue Mique O’brien Fabersham Whistler Peter Pender Ray H Hughes Pickens Miltiades St. Valentine Kennedy Financier Gold Treasure Dunvegan Raleigh Beau Brummell Tarquin May Cella Lady Hapsburg Dr. Holzberg Walsh Irrigator Elizabeth Harwood QuagzZa Brancas Banagher Aunt Rose Coaster Cygnet

Banquet Honors Cincinnati Catholic Baseball League Winners

The Young Men's Baseball League of the Cincinnati Catholic Church held a banquet at St. Francis College with 150 guests. St. Clement, St. Catherine, St. John's, St. Francis, St. Joseph, St. Rose, St. Boniface and St. Mary were represented. St. Clementine of St. Bernard won the pennant. Fortuna Orchestra provided music and several Fathers gave remarks including Father Breckhuis, president of the league. Visiting clergy included Fathers Chrysostom Theobald and Rev Edmund Klein.

Cincinnati Catholic Church St. Francis College St. Clement St. Catherine St. John's St. Francis St. Joseph St. Rose St. Boniface St. Mary St.Clementine St. Bernard Fortuna Joseph Ticken Joseph Lessing Meyers Father Freund O.F.M Antoine Breckhuis Chrysostom Theobald Edmund Klein

Bird Survey Aims to Save American Birds and Crops

A 1908 article argues for a nationwide bird survey to count species and protect them, noting birds control pests and weeds that harm crops. It highlights existing reserves, laws, and Illinois pioneering a state survey, urging broader educational efforts and federal action.

National Department of Agriculture

Cadets to Face Yale in Big Army Gridiron Clash

West Point, N Y, Oct 16 Cadets prepare for the annual Yale game here tomorrow described as the army schedule’s greatest event aside from the navy contest Extra stands rise for spectators and special trains from New York and nearby towns bring crowds The cadets expect to improve on last year’s tie by at least a field goal or touchdown

West Point N. Y Yale Navy Army New York City

Houses Instead of Horses at Brighton Beach Race Track

New York October 16 work began on the Brighton Beach race track to convert the 100 acre site into 1500 real estate lots. Fences and field stands are being demolished while city authorities approve development plans with streets named for famous horsemen Keene Lorillard Whitney Dwyer Hitchcock and Lakeland.

New York Brighton Beach Keene Lorillard Whitney Dwyer Hitchcock Lakeland

Avondales meet Brewers in decisive Saturday Afternoon League finale

The Avondales, defending champions for nine straight seasons, close the season with a 2 45 p m game against the Brewers at New Wiedemann Park. Whittakers and Cincinnati Admirals also feature in a 12 30 p m prelim and Covington Park hosts two amateur championship matchups later.

Avondales Wiedemann Park Brewers Wiedemanns Whittakers Cincinnati Admirals Cincinnati Fountain Square Newport Covington Covington Park Crack Admirals Ludlows Covingtons All-Kentuckians Putmann and Nippert Battery Cefalu Keifel Bellevue Crescents Naylor Rensselaer Park Rensselaers

Brooklyn minister named president of DePauw University

The Rev Francis J McConnell pastor of New York Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church Brooklyn has accepted the presidency of DePauw University Greencastle Ind The call was tendered by a sub committee and will be recommended to a larger committee and to the Board of Trustees

Indianapolis Francis J. McConnell New York Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church Brooklyn Depauw University Greencastle Ind Board of Trustees

Tucker Charges Held Over

Chicago Oct. 16 State's Attorney Healy said no action would be taken against Colonel William F. Tucker while he is ill. Attorney Pearson said the wife abandonment charge against Tucker was withdrawn to permit grand jury action and extradition steps, noting the War Department ordered him to the Government Hospital at Hot Springs and his condition is critical.

Chicago Healy Haynie R. Pearson William F. Tucker Pearson Tucker Grand Jury Mr. Pearson War Department Hot Springs

Duke of the Abruzzi to visit United States

Turin reports the Duke of the Abruzzi will soon depart for the United States. His household remains reserved about the trip. He recently bought jewelry and left orders with jewelers, believed to be wedding presents.

Turin Abruzzi United States

Two aged Ohioans hurt in Somerville accidents

Hamilton Ohio October 16 Two persons were injured in accidents at Somerville this county today. Mrs Elizabeth McCune 80 fell and broke her hip. Conrad Wagner 60 was run over by a team of horses suffering serious injuries but not fatal.

Commercial Tribune Hamilton, O Somerville Elizabeth McCune Conrad Wagner

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