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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1908
Page
27
The Giants were swept by Cincinnati in a doubleheader, 7-1 and 5-2, dropping further from the pennant, as Marquard and McGinnity struggled on the mound. Durham dazzled in relief in the first game, while Crandell held the Reds in the second as errors and baserunning woes doomed New York.
An abbreviated Philadelphia item mentions teams and players including McQuillan Jack Nisch Leah Salles Bluxs and Rigler with unclear references and scattered labels. The fragment lacks coherent action or outcome but preserves several named individuals and places.
Fragmentary OCR text lists Batteries Everton Ferguson Smith Maddox Gibson and Pitts Leifield Gibson Bos McCarthy Chappelle Bowerman with umpire noted, but no coherent game event, score, or date.
A historic six point gap separates first and third in both leagues as the season nears end. The Giants drop twice to the Reds and sit one point ahead of the Cubs, who beat Brooklyn. Pittsburgh split with Boston to fall to third, five points behind Chicago. Cleveland loses to Washington, Detroit takes two from Philadelphia, tightening the race with Detroit two points behind leaders and four ahead of idle Chicago. St Louis falls but remains sixteen points behind.
Baseball results and standings from both leagues with yesterday's outcomes. Cincinnati beat New York 7 1 in the National League. Chicago topped Philadelphia 11 to 5. Boston 2, St Louis 3. Pittsburgh 6, Boston 1. Detroit 7 Philadelphia 2 and 1 6. Washington 6 Cleveland 1. National League standings show New York leading with 88 wins, 52 losses. Chicago 91 59. Cincinnati 71 73. Boston 61 92. Brooklyn 89 64. Philadelphia 74 43. St Louis 47 96. American League standings list Cleveland 83 62 572. Boston 68 75. Detroit 53 61 . Philadelphia 65 75. Chicago 61 62. Washington 41 77. New York 47 93.
Amateur S H Lockett of Arsdale and pro Dave Honeyman of Baltusrol captured first prize in a best ball foursome at Baltusrol after a 36 hole score of 145. Townsend Rees and Shoup Hobens tied for second at 145. prizes totaled 190 to winners and 50 each for the runners up. The event allowed amateurs and pros from any club to pair, yielding an exciting finish despite fast play affecting scores.
Aileen Wilson and Lady Maud C. led a grand circuit program in Columbus. Wilson won the 2 6 pace with a 2.0212 record first mile, while Lady Maud C. pressed the favorite in the second heat. San Francisco won the Hester Columbus consolation in straight heats, with Aqain causing a start incident but no injuries.
National League president Harry C. Pulliam released a statement clarifying the New York Chicago game of September 23. He said the umpires’ tie decision stands but both clubs may appeal within five days. NY has already signaled an appeal and Chicago may respond within the same period.
Baseball at the Polo Grounds features two games today. First game lists M Gianted Cincinnati Admission 00, details unclear from the fragment.
Telegraph reports Yale coaches contesting Tad Jones’ replacement with Bingham Wheaton and Hopkins among candidates while refining defense. Princeton notes heat limited drills and focus on punter depth with Tibbett Read and McCrohan. Annapolis notes integrate Ray Page and Cates with Berlin and Howard as Dashiell adviser and report stronger material than last year.
Chicago defeated Brooklyn 5 to 1 at Washington Park yesterday. Hummell hit a first inning homer, Chance scored on a second inning double, and Overall drove in the final runs with a seventh inning single. Burch and Farmer turned a key double play in the sixth, and Evers, Hummell, and Tinker led Chicago’s fielding and batting efforts. Steinfeldt, Hofman, and Slagle contributed, with Kling stealing twice and Shulte scoring on balls and hits late. Overall earned the win over Rucker, as Chicago left 11 men on base to Brooklyn’s 5.
Boston hitters explode for eight runs while Steele and Criger hold St Louis to one. Umpires Kerin and Y Loughlin preside as Steele, Criger, Powell, Petty, and Spencer combine for the victory.
In Cleveland the Washington witherup and street batteries faced Bemis at home. Umpires Sheridan and Egan oversaw the game amid a tight, early season schedule.
Detroit 6 Philadelphia 4 in game one with Summers and Schmidt for Detroit and Kellogg Powers for Philadelphia. Second game Detroit 14 Philadelphia 2 as Summers and Schmidt again face Schiltzer Lapp. Umpires Hurst and Evans.
The summer cycle racing season ends at Madison Square Garden with a special match race featuring Kramer Mayer and Clarke. Four other races are on the card.
Shilling rode three winners and a third in four Gravesend mounts, leading with thirteen victories for the meet. Notter posted one winner, eleven total, while E. Dugan had ten before suspension. Footpad, Killcreen, and Firestone won for Shilling, with Firestone seizing a mile handicap despite heavy oppo sition. Roseben, racing as a selling plater, faded after a brief challenge. Dandelion ran under Hildreth’s colors. Winded to finish, notables include King James, Upton, and Practical showing varied form as the card closed. Weather clear, track fast.
Wyeth the former Ohio lawn tennis champion secured a semi final spot at the New York championship defeating Abraham Bansford Jr. in three sets at the New York Lawn Tennis Club. Touchard advanced after beating Write C. Grant in the lower draw. William H. Cornell reached the semis to face Pell Bryan winner, while Dimon Roberts defeated Roberts 6-2 6-0.
Barton B. Weeks announces AAU national ten mile championship on Saturday November 7 and national cross country championships for junior and senior teams and individuals on Saturday November 1. Entries close for the ten mile run on Monday November 2 and for cross country November 7, addressed to Bartow S. Weeks P O Box 611 New York City.
Details of the international twenty four hour race meet at Brighton Beach outline eight daytime contests on October 2 and 3 with varied gasolene car classes, prize money totals, and notable drivers among Allen Kingston Lozier Fiat Renault Stearns Acme entries. A hospital ambulance and telephones are arranged, music and moving pictures planned, and attendance expected to exceed last year.
Dixie II, J. Schroeder’s motor boat, topped the class in the National Motor Boat Carnival second series race off the Colonial Yacht Club on the Hudson. The vessel completed the 30 mile course in 1 hour 5 minutes 40 seconds, averaging 7.34 knots, with only seven entrants in the class. Other class winners included Speedway, Joker, and Wamego, while Eagle and Alabama earned walkovers in their divisions. Fog was light yesterday and all but two of sixteen starters finished.
Columbia track management announced that B. J. Wefers, former intercollegiate sprinting champion and 220 yard record holder, was hired to coach the Columbia track team. He will begin next Monday as fall practice begins and cross country candidates are sought.
Albany reports authorities will seek a Supreme Court order to remand Harry K Thaw from Westchester County jail to Matteawan State Hospital. The effort follows Judge Archbald's contempt ruling and aims to prevent Thaw from being taken outside the state for bankruptcy court proceedings. Deputy AG Donnelly heads to White Plains to file the application under the state's insanity law.
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw portrait painted in Paris by Harrington Mann at Stanford White’s request will be sold Monday in the sheriff’s office. Sheriff Foley posted notice in the courthouse. The painting shows Mrs Thaw in the girl costume worn during her husband’s trials and is being sold under Mme Elise Hartwig’s suit for a $43 debt. The twelve by fourteen foot canvas was secured for the bill and a judgment and execution were obtained through Dennis and Buhler of 140 Nassau Street.
An extensive forest fire on Big Horn and Hurricane mountains in Keene Centre Adirondacks has destroyed cottages and endangered summer homes including Miss Anna Warren’s rustic lodge. Firefighters laid two miles of water pipe from Gull Brook as dozens of crews battle the four by two mile blaze amid accusations of arson by a North Hudson supervisor.
James S. Whipple of the State Forest Fish and Game Commission says Adirondack fires have been exaggerated by reporters. He notes many small blazes, only a few sparked by railroad engines, and praises 3000 workers including lumber companies and railroads. He disputes claims of massive timber loss and urges calm while acknowledging real danger and hard labor.
Forest fires raged along the Canadian Northern railroad line near Kashabog driving settlers in O Connor and Marks townships to defend homes. Fog and smoke later cleared from the St Lawrence as river traffic resumed with twenty two steamers and multiple colliers aiding shipping interests.
St Paul reports Rush City in flames with fire department dispatch sending an engine and seven men to the Northern Pacific Railroad town, about fifty four miles north of St Paul.
The new State Conservation Commission, formed to cooperate with the national body in preserving natural resources, met today in Albany and organized with James S. Whipple elected as chairman. Each state department will prepare statistics on state resources for a forthcoming national report.
The Turf section reports daily racing at the Brooklyn Jockey Club with access via 6th Avenue Culver. Details include admission and schedule information for patrons seeking racing events and related offerings.
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