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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1908
Page
6
Latonia opens with six daily races and average purses of 400 dollars. Holtman will drop the barrier at 2 p.m. and bookmakers plan twenty books, with hopes the meet will counter betting bans and draw a strong field from the Neff Stable and Redmond string.
Avondale defeated Wiedemann 7 to 4 in a tense amateur clash at the Wiedemann Park diamond. Artie Meyer Kreimer and Sander each had three hits to pace the Avondale offense, while Golden started on the mound for Wiedemann and was relieved by Johnson in the sixth inning.
The Covingtons and All-Kentuckians battled to a 4 4 tie as Puttman and Cefalu delivered strong pitching. Keifel hit a three-base shot for All-Kentuckians, Nippert homered, and the game featured sharp defense and late drama before the rematch on November 1.
The Pathfinders edged the Crescents 1 to 0 in a tense final game securing the series. Both pitchers delivered strong performances as the defense held firm throughout.
Kruse's Hookers edged Wild Ducks in a tight game as Saners held the Ducks to six hits. Sauter and Burke split mound duties for the rivals with strong strikeout totals, while Crescents and Pathfinders each posted late offense and solid defense.
Detroit batted 14 hits against Overall and Reulbach to beat the Chicago champions 7 to 3 in an exhibition. Cobb won the bunt run to first in 3 1 5 seconds, the 100 yard dash in 10 2 5 seconds, and circled the bases in 13 5 seconds. Overall won the fungo contest, and Hoffman threw 338 feet as the Detroit team showcased base running and throwing.
Cincinnati Reds complete a barnstorming trip with a 2 0 victory over Hamilton Krebs. Spade and Justus pitched well as Cincinnati struck in the fifth and eighth innings. Mitchell's key catch and solid defense by Mitchell Kitty and Sewald highlighted the game.
The Cincy nine defeated the Cincinnati Colonels 9 to 3 yesterday afternoon. Watters limited the Colonels to six hits while Cincy piled up ten off opposing pitchers. Key plays included a three-base hit by Geern and a two-base shot by Schwartenck, with solid defense backing the win.
Riedlins win both games with Watters fanning 17 in the second game and belting a three-base hit. Wammaiert shined at short as the club’s season record improves to 19 wins and 4 losses. Scoring details list Nordmeyer Ernstberger Niehouse Roesing with two-base hits and Ernstberger Watters show three-base hits.
The Shamrocks dominated Middletown 5 to 0 in the second game of the cup series at Middletown. Noodles Hahn showcased expert curve pitching as Middletown failed to connect on his varied array.
The Stereo Typers swept three games from the Mon Forts while the Enquirers won three from Roessler Bros team at Rhiele's Alleys yesterday.
Bancroft's Red barnstormers arrive in Cincinnati after a perfect 12 game run on the Cornfield Circuit. They sail to Cuba next week to face the Shamrocks at League Park with Dubuc, McLean, Hahn and Beckley in the battery and a full roster including Hoblitzel Huggins Hulswitz Lobert Kane Spade Mitchell. They plan three games weekly in Havana starting December with a $2,000 stipend and all expenses until return.
Bob Dooin of the Portsmouth Ohio State League team broke his leg while playing with an all professional nine against Applegate's All-Stars at League Park yesterday. He sustained a fracture below the knee after a two-base hit and stealing third. Dooin is brother to Charlie Dooin, catcher of the Philadelphia Nationals.
Irish Americans organize a strong new athletic club backed by leading businessmen. Celts Athletic Club cooperates and plans transfer of members at the next Burnet House meeting. John Harrigan, former Christ Church captain, will coach basketball.
Boston Oct 18 Midseason review shows the Naval Academy leading major colleges in points with 117 in four games while opponents have yet to score. Harvard Yale Chicago Princeton Penn State and others show strong defenses and varied results across the season with upcoming Navy Harvard clash seen as key.
Special dispatch from New Haven reports Yale football captain Bobby Burch offered resignation after a bad shoulder injury. The move was promptly declined by the team and coaches. Burch consented to retain the captaincy after consultation with Yale leaders.
Major General Orloff aid de camp to the Emperor and commander of punitive execution that crushed the Baltic insurrection died yesterday in St Petersburg. He employed stern measures to restore order in the Baltic provinces and was decorated for his efforts in that duty. Recent reports indicate his mind had been affected.
The Cincinnati Gymnasium eleven defeated Walnut Hills A C 31 to 0 at League Park in afternoon heat. Andy Ellett scored five touchdowns including a 100 yard run, while the Gyms dominated Walnut Hills most of the second half.
Avondale Athletic Club defeated Pleasant Ridge 10 to 0 in a fierce game. Ray and Jackson anchored the defense while Burdsall starred on offense and defense as a large crowd watched eagerly.
The Price Hill Imps and Northside clashed in a fast, clean first half with Shiels contributing a first half score. In the second half a field crowd surge hampered play as Northside recovered a fumble and broke through to score late in the game.
In a Bellevue Park doubleheader the All-Professionals beat Applegate’s All-Stars 3 2 in baseball with Bonno and White on the mound. The Stumps Tigers defeated Covington 5 0 in football as Michaels and Carpenter led a strong effort while Craven sparked Covington’s gains. Field tickets will be sold for future park games. Referees Welch and Weigel praised for their control. Stumps Tigers have an open date next Sunday and seek an opponent.
Twelve new cholera cases and five suspects were found in Manila over 48 hours. The outbreak remains confined to two districts with about five cases daily. No Americans have been sick for two weeks as conditions improve and navy shoreline rules ease. Drinking water must be carried ashore in canteens. health officers expect Admiral Sperry to be cleared for landing with precautions.
Havana reports show 23,000 of 36,000 Spaniards registered with registration closing tomorrow. Complaints arrive from Santa Clara Province of Conservative electors being intimidated by Liberal bravoes. A Conservative paper calls for resistance by force if attacks continue.
Governor Willson backs State Racing Commission to curb bookmaking at Latonia race track as fall meeting opens. He opposes gambling but will enforce laws to limit wagers to pari mutuel systems, noting Court of Appeals ruling permits pari mutuel betting. He did not detail methods to stop bookmakers.
Mount St Marys College in Emmitsburg Maryland marked the start of its second century after celebrating its centennial October 14 15 1808 founded by Father Dubois and a band of boys. The event featured Cardinal Gibbons Archbishop Falconio and several bishops as pontifical masses and an oration by Richard M Reilly LL D.
The Cincinnati capitalist Hiram H. Peck died yesterday morning. Funeral services will be held at his residence at 4 30 this afternoon. The body will be shipped Tuesday to Cynthiana Kentucky for burial.
Three slight earthquake shocks were felt in Salinas California today causing no damage. The tremors were also reported in Hollister and were immediately followed by assessments from local authorities.
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