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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1908
Page
3
News from yesterday shows the Reds losing as Ewing was struck, with HorlitzeI and McIntyre delivering solid efforts. Bunts and Bingles contributed despite the setback, while pitching and pinch hitting influenced the outcome. Brooklyn beat Cincinnati 6 2 Chicago topped Boston 4 1 New York 10 St Louis 5 Pittsburg 8 Philadelphia 1 Detroit defeated New York 7 4 Chicago over Washington 5 0 Cleveland edged Boston 1 0.
National League teams and records listed by wins and losses for New York Detroit Chicago Cleveland Pittsburg Philadelphia St Louis Cincinnati Boston Brooklyn Washington and other clubs. American League standings show Detroit Chicago Cleveland Philadelphia St Louis and Boston with their W L and percentage figures.
Cincinnati at Boston. Pittsburg at New York. Chicago at Philadelphia. Stails at Brooklyn.
Brooklyn defeats Cincinnati 6 to 2 at Washington Park. Tim Jordan belted a homer in the eighth, his eleventh of the season, as Brooklyn builds early lead and Cincinnati mustered only two runs. McIntyre pitched well despite eight hits. Ewing was hit, and attendance favored the Superbas with women fans allowed in.
The Reds move on to Boston for tomorrow’s afternoon opener. Rowan likely starts for Cincinnati with Lindaman or Ferguson for Boston. The Reds list 38 players for next season including 17 pitchers and 9 infielders, with about 25 joining the Southern training trip. Attendance neared 400 today, 20 yesterday, amid Trolley Dodgers win impact and Ladies Day crowd. Bob Ewing from Wapakoneta and McIntyre from Dayton figure in the day's pitching standout notes.
Chicago took the series clincher from Boston with a 4 to 1 win. Reulbach allowed four hits and a walk but held Boston to minimal scoring as Fergus yielded four hits in the sixth inning.
The record shows players Steinfeldt Browne Hannifan and others. Hits-Off Tuckey two runs in one inning and off Ferguson eight in eight innings. Stolen bases Hannifan. Double plays Zimerman Steinfeldt Reulbach Chance. Left on base Chicago seven Boston eleven. Ball four by pitchers Tuckey Ferguson Reulbach. Strikeouts Tuckey one Reulbach three Ferguson one. Time one forty five. Umpires Emslie and Rigler.
McGinnity roughed up as St Louis pitchers miss the mark, New York builds early lead and holds on for a 5-1 victory. Key moments include Murray’s homer and sharp NY batting in the middle innings.
Detroit saves the game with hitting after a rough defense. Donovan pitched well and Crawford provided key hitting as Detroit defeats New York 7 to 4 in a Sept 17 game.
Cleveland edged Boston 1 to 0 in a pitchers duel between Young and Joss. Hinchman delivered the only RBI with a ninth inning single to score Hinchman. Notable plays include two-base hit by Hinchman and stolen base by Lajoie, with Joss and Young combining for a 7 strikeout effort. Time 1 34. Umpire Connolly.
Chicago defeats Washington 5 to 0 as timely hitting and errors loom large. Street removed for disputing the umpire's decision while Tannehill and White split mound duties with six walks issued.
Rain stopped the St Louis and Philadelphia American League game today in the fourth inning with neither side scoring.
In Lexington on September 17, Wiedemann Park hosted a disputed finish as the Wiede Mennes lost the final game of a series to Wiedemann, with umpire Woods drawing sharp criticism for calls against the visitors. New Orleans plans to bring their full lineup to Wiedemann Park Sunday afternoon.
Atlanta defeats Little Rock 4 to 2 in game one and 3 to 0 in game two, both seven innings by agreement. Nashville beats New Orleans 5 to 1. Birmingham edges Mobile 1 to 0 in ten innings after darkness. Montgomery defeats Memphis 5 to 1.
Hughes D. Kyger, 76, a veteran Ohio horseman with fifty years on tracks in Ohio and nearby states, was brought home in Carrtown in a dying condition after a racing incident on the Virginia circuit yesterday.
Sensational golf on the Grandin Road links as E S Macneale, a dark horse, defeats E H Hargrave in 16 holes to lead the President's Cup contests. Neil Macneale won easily, but the day belonged to the Macneales with semifinals and further matches set for today.
Peter Quince won the Culver Handicap at Gravesend about six furlongs defeating a strong sprint field. King Cobalt was second and Field Mouse third as crowds saw a fast, close race. Other races included steeplechase and maiden events with multiple runners and times listed.
George Capron, famed drop kicker, resigns as captain of the University of Minnesota football team and declares he will not play this season. He cites ineligibility due to unfinished studies, denies any professional play, and says he never played baseball in the South.
The Independents of the Nord Cincinnati Turn Verein met last night and announced their candidate slate for the annual election. The ticket includes Judge W. H. Lueders as First Speaker, Henry Hoefle as Second Speaker, Ernst Groneweg Recording Secretary, Adolph Warrelmann Corresponding Secretary, Adam Bemus Treasurer, August D. Meyer Financial Secretary, Ed Brendamour First Turnwart, Ed Bernard Second Turnwart, Bert Yockey Master of Property, Paul Schob Chairman of Entertainment, and Board of Directors William Brokate Phil Gaukel Charles H. Karlen Oscar Schroeder with Charles Hauck as Sinking Fund Trustee.
In Nashville Ben Whitehead drove Al Stanley a mile in 2 19 on a half mile track, a time believed to be a new world record for a two year old trotter.
Four players remain at Garden City Club after 133 starters contesting the national amateur crown. Jerome Travers, Walter Travis, Max Behr and Fred Herreshoff advance to the semifinals, with Travers and Behr defeating Fownes and Claflin respectively and Herreshoff beating Byers.
The card lists matches starting at 8 p m with L Bérning and partner facing E Vornhelt and partner. At 9 p m E Daiker and H Knabe play Frank Kern and partner. 10 p m Lutmer and Ballenberg meet O Wahle and Rees. 11 p m J Wessel and partner take on Fred Kern and partner.
Ken tucky Colonels return to Greater Newport Park to clash with Newport in game two of the city title series. Newport leads 1 0 after last Sunday's 8 to 5 win. Charley Applegate returns for the Colonels with Dowdel pitching and Lefty Brengelman ready. Alex Snyder will throw for the Newports as Cincys face Waldorfs in a separate Arlington double header with Nick Winger catching.
Chicago officials note a profitable season for the American Association after a meeting with President O'Brien. Owners, excluding M. E. Cantillon represented by C. S. Haven, oppose entering major league territory and aim to align 1909 schedule with this year. The annual meeting will be December 26 in Chicago to finalize the schedule and award the pennant to Indianapolis.
Miss May Sutton of Pasadena defeats Pacific coast champion Mabel Hotchkiss in straight sets 6 3 and 6 2 to defend the national championship at Del Monte California.
In Boston at Longwood, M J G Ritchie of London defeated Beals C Wright of Boston 6-1 6-3 6-2 while Larned beat John G Parke 6-3 6-3 7-5 in straight sets. Nearly 5,000 spectators watched, with Parke’s ten deuce games a highlight. Tomorrow Ritchie and Wright face Hackett and Alexander in doubles.
Spectators watched a thrilling trotting program at the New York State Fair Syracuse meet. Del Coronado, a California horse, edged rivals in the 2:10 trot three in five for a $1,200 purse, with Times and placements listed for several pacing and trotting events, including Dr. Bonney and Lesie Waterman among the top entries.
The Public School Athletic League officers met to adopt a new constitution making high schools part of the league. The Mt Adams school won the Fleischmann trophy with 48 percent in the button test as 651 pupils succeeded and 920 took part in field events.
New Orleans headed by Charles Dexter will meet the Brewers at Wiedemann Park on Sunday. The lineup includes George Roche and ex-big leaguers Nill Dundon and Lord. Peerless Athletic Club supporters, led by Jake Baschang, and Newport veteran Smutter Matthews will attend, as Wiedemann brings in several professionals for a highly anticipated exhibition game.
Several property deeds are recorded including Charles Lahner and Mary to Adam Andrea Lot 75 by 140 feet west side Center street Latonia and Alice Hennessy to Anna Van Pelt Lot 25 by 105 feet east side Greenup north of Leigh eighteenth street. Additional transfers include Eliza Nunnery Lot 50 by 150 feet northeast Church and Kenton La- Nor Mason to Eliza Nunnery and others on Church Walnut Kenton and Oak streets Ludlow.
Mrs Chester Davis 30 wife of Ludlow City Clerk suffered severe burns when a lamp exploded in her Kenner Street home. She tried to throw the lamp out a window as flames scorched her dress and burned hands face and arms. Her parents and Mrs Gaines were also burned while smothering the flames.
Councilman Cleary’s proposal to ban passengers on street car front platforms was referred to the Railroads and Bridges and Law committees and the city solicitor due to questions on the city’s authority. The board also approved Lehmer street improvements with curbing gutters and brick paving from Lee to Main Street.
J. W. Pomfrey of Covington, claiming the Pomfrey estate in England valued at about 17.5 million dollars, was served with a writ to appear in the High Court of Chancery London for proof of his claim. The summons, delivered by Bailiff F. M. Sargent, names his alleged great grandfather William Pomfrey as the decedent. Pomfrey intends to travel to London to present his claim.
Frank G. Bernhardt connected with a Cincinnati piano factory married Miss Edna Schoolfield last evening. Rev Adkinson officiated with Hubert Schoolfield as best man and Florence Minor of New Orleans as maid of honor. The couple will live in Covington after a three week East trip.
Mrs. Anna L. Brown sues former landlord C. W. Waite for 1500 damages after a porch at Rogers and Ferry streets Latonia collapsed on Oct 17 1907 causing severe cuts and bruises. J L Elliston represents. Erlanger man Joseph Herman seeks mandamus to license a saloon. Mrs Nannie E. Pratt denies authorizing the suit over her daughter in a Campbell County convent. Judge M L Harbeson to call trial docket Monday morning.
Democrats of the Second Magisterial District held a mass meeting at Woest's Garden Latonia last night and nominated confectioner R. S. Ferguson for magistrate Ferguson’s nomination was made unanimous after Ben Dressman withdrew Joseph Huesman presided over the gathering.
The Union M. E. Church officers have drawn up a petition to the State Conference meeting in Barboursville on September 23 asking for the return of Pastor Rev. G. F. Oliver for another term.
Samuel Schooley and Sarah E Ball, both of Dayton Ohio, were married last evening by Squire Huber. Dr Averdick is again laid up with a renewal of a blood poisoning attack. Seven year old Harry Holecker broke and tore off a finger when a ring caught on a fence spike at St Aloysius School. Mr Eckman received a permit for a 500 addition at Lynn and Scott streets and J Barnes for a 1400 two story brick dwelling on Eastern avenue. The statue of St Anthony in Bishop's Chapel at St Mary's Cathedral will be blessed this evening. The statue is Italian marble and was a gift to Bishop Maes in Rome last year. Mrs William Craig and daughter, aunt and niece of Sergeant Sam J Martin, left for Trenton New Jersey after six weeks with relatives.
Campbell County Board of Health met in Newport to plan a thorough inspection of all dairies. The inspections begin the first of next month to ensure a pure milk supply and compliance with state law requirements.
Newport Council revived the 1908 contest for the City Weigher and Market Master post. Lawyer John Hodge presented a $720 claim for Martin Claus. Davis was elected, Claus contested legality, courts delayed, Davis kept salary. Council rejected Claus claim and deferred bond plans for Water Works to 1909.
Peter Hess a Campbell County farmer and longtime County Treasurer died yesterday at his Claryville home just short of his seventieth birthday. A Republican stalwart since the Civil War he leaves four sons and four daughters. Funeral services are set for tomorrow at 1 PM in the Lutheran Church Alexandria Ky.
Bellevue city officials debated a gas franchise ordinance drawn by City Attorney Caldwell. The measure sets a twenty year gas supply with bids advertised within ten days and a $5 000 bid bond to ensure contract fulfillment. The item was laid over to the next regular meeting.
County Clerk reports for June July and August show real estate transfers 423 mortgages 440 marriage licenses 85 tavern licenses 80 saloon licenses 40 total receipts 12936.75. Old 76 Distilling Company near Newport to resume Monday employing about 200. Hot tamale wagon operator James Sheppard burned when wagon gasoline tank exploded at Fourth and Isabella streets. He sustained burns to hands while extinguishing flames. Campbell County Teachers Institute to meet next Monday in Alexandria Courthouse for a three day session. Clifton trustees authorize Betz to place a 12000 bond issue on November ballot for water mains fire plugs and other town needs.
The last will of Martin Clark was probated in Campbell County Court. He leaves all personal and real estate to his wife for life, with the remainder to his children. He names his wife executrix without bond.
Corporal Charles Medera of the Second Infantry Band is honorably discharged after a three year term. He plans a three month visit with his parents in Providence Rhode Island before reenlisting.
Belmont Hills and wife transfer Lot 10 in Military Park to Lillian M. Imme in Illinois Kentucky area for 1000 dollars. Davies and wife deed Lot 277 in Section F in Home Hiding subdivision Clifton to S. T. Vickery. Downs transfers a lot in Cottage subdivision Leen to William Steinhauer.
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