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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1908
Page
9
In a tense contest the Reds clinched a hard fought win after a gruelling finish. Bescher sparked the offense with three runs while Coulson and Volz were released from duties as bunt plays shaped the rally. Ganzel's aggregation narrowly missed a late surge.
National League results show Cincinnati 6 St Louis 6 and Chicago 11 Pittsburg 0. New York 5 Philadelphia 1. Boston 3 New York 6. American League results include Washington 6 New York 0 and Chicago 7 Cleveland 0. St Louis 2 Detroit 1 and Philadelphia 3 Boston 2.
Cincinnati Reds snap a losing streak by beating the St. Louis Cardinals 6 to 5 in a tense ninth inning rally. Bob Spade, Higginbottom, Bescher, Hoblitzel, and McLouskey starred as the Reds held a lead through eight innings before a late Cardinals threat. The two clubs prepare for a doubleheader in Chicago with lineup shifts and manager ejections noted.
The American Committee of the Olympic Games begins a subscription to honor trainer Mike Murphy who guided the U S track team in London. Secretary James E Sullivan asks 1000 Traex and field athletics supporters to contribute for a suitable presentation acknowledging Murphy's dedicated service.
Chicago defeated Pittsburg 11 to 6 in a high scoring game at Exposition Park. Reulbach pitched well for Chicago allowing four hits while Pittsburg struggled with errors. Shooters: Leach Wagner and Evers led Chicago with multiple hits as Pittsburg failed to mount a late comeback.
In Brooklyn on September 5, pitcher Rucker set a NL season record with 14 strikeouts and no walks as Boston swept the doubleheader 4 3 in the nightcap. Jordan added his eighth homer of the season, tying Wagner for the lead, while Boston won the first game 4 3.
New York defeated Philadelphia 5 to 1 as a sixth inning rally broke open the game. McQuillin wild pitched in the frame, Doyle and Bresnahan delivered key hits, and a late Doolan baserunning sequence doubled off Devlin at third. Mathewson worked two strong innings for New York while Foxen closed the final three for Philadelphia.
Entries list for Sheepshead Bay with six races including selling and handicap events. Notable horses and weights span Moonshine Black Mary Cressina Ida D. Golly Ding Balbus and others across two year olds and three year olds turf and main course distances.
Preparations for opening a new clubhouse near the Dayton car line progress as the structure nears completion at a cost of 8000 dollars. The club sits on eight acres and will host a post opening program with live-bird shoot casting archery and tennis tournaments led by Secretary Treasurer Dr I P Gould and Field Captain Charles Woodbury.
In New York Sir Martin defeats Futurity winner Maskette by four lengths as Wedding Bells led early. Ballot breaks track record in the Century Stakes with King James second and Dorante third, on a day of fast times and close finishes at Sheepshead Bay.
Oldfield, Christie, Soules, and others prepare for Latonia with the Big Ben and Christie cars prime for speed. Oldfield aims to extend its mile time below a minute with a 2 mile per minute pace discussion and bets up to 1000 dollars on the fastest mark. Races begin at 2 30 with nine events daily as fans expect new track records and dramatic exhibitions.
Nat Emerson of Cincinnati defeated R Chauncey Seaver of Boston in a dramatic five setter at the state tournament. The match drew about 2000 spectators as Emerson came from behind to win 5 7 7 5 6 1 2 4 8 6 after a tense duel with Seaver’s strong back court game. The day also saw Miss Marjorie Dodd and Miss Martha Kinsey win the ladies doubles and other finals progress.
Prof Alfred Brodbeck of Cincinnati Gymnasium announces a busy season with two teams. Saturday games at League Park include Wabash A C October 24 and Antioch College October 31 with more dates through November.
Schedule lists 10:30 finals ladies singles Miss Marjorie Dodd versus Miss Martha Kinsey. 11:00 semifinals mixed doubles Finish McLaughlin and Dr. Lite e versus Miss Kruse and Mr. Seaver. 2:00 challenge round men's singles Robert Le Roy versus Nat Emerson and finals mixed doubles Kinsey and Hopple versus McLaughlin and Little. 4:00 finals men's doubles Peebles and Hopple versus Ack eryland Smith and Hunt. prize presentation follows.
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