New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-25
TONEY BLANKS
SUPERBAS AND
THE REDS CLIMB
Cincinnati Pitcher Allows
Only Three Hits-Jake
Daubert Gets Two.
ONLY ONE BROOKLYN
MAN REACHES SECOND
Williams Makes Spectacular
Catch That RObs Myers OF
Homer in One Sided Game.

The Cincinnati Reds climbed out Of
last place, thanks TO the good right arm
Of Fred Toney yesterday afternoon.
They defeated the Brooklyn Superbas
at Ebbets Field by score of to o
while a small but select crowd was on
hand TO offer advice and suggestions.
Up on the Polo Grounds the Cardinals
trounced the faltering Giants, and the
Reds rose above McGraw's men with
six points to spare. The margin is not
so deep as a well, nor wide as church
door, but Herzog believes it Will serve
until subsequently victories make 1t
greater. Brooklyn's plight is not so
sorry as it might be, for the Phlllles
were beaten also
All the world loves a winner, and 1t
matters little the color of the cloth he
wears The Reds played real baseball
throughout the afternoon, and the fans
were not delinquent in bestowing the
full need of credit and appreciation
upon them. The reason for Cincin-
rati's winning a dozen out of the last
fifteen starts was apparent. The work
yesterday was Of sufficient quality TO
carry them through against any team
in the league. There was great pitch
ing, concerted hitting and fine fielding,
all directed by clear headed, fiery
leader. It counted
Fred Toney fulfilled the rich promise
he has always made during his check
cred career as minor Lacquer He
has been up and down, now in the
major league. now in the near majors,
and again in the Hitler, Yonder and
Elsewhere circuit. But now he is up,
and apparently up to stay. II was his
second victory in this series, and the
second was more impressive than the
first by far.
lie allowed just three hits. Jake
Daubert got two of them, one beauty
70 left, the other fuke that glanced
of Fred's glove The other safety fell
TO the lot of Charley Stengel, who hit
to centre in the seventh. Just six
brooklyn men got on bases all after
noon. George Cutshaw gained the sig
nal distinction Of mounting the pin
naclo of second base. Although George
made this pilgrimage as late in the
game as the seventh inning, the apa-
thetic fans failed to hail the feat in
a betting manner.
OF all riddles of the universe, com
mend US TO the baseball fans. The
Superbas have been up in the fight all
year, practically. making a bold bat
tie for the lead, yet yesterday the
fans amused themselves making satiri-
cal remarks and helpful suggestions.
Toney was unbeatable, and working
behind him were men whose hopes
scared to the heights. Nothing was
impossible; nothing was even hard. SO
long as the old ball was kept in the lot
nothing else was asked.
Williams. the left fielder, was espe-
ciallv brilliant In the eighth inning
he robbed Hy Myers of home run by
spectacular catch away back near
the left field fence after a desperate
run. Williams grabbed that drive with
one hand, over his shoulder, while
plunging along in full career for the
scoreboard. He had five other chances
as well He took a two-bagger from
Buck Wheat by running all over the
universe and making a one-handed
grab.
Wagner. the fiery Herzog and Groh
all played the game and made tho best
looking team seen on the Flatbush field
in some little time. II was their final
appearance for the season, and Brook
lyn breathed a sigh of relief when it
was all over.
Brooklyn used four pitchers in the
effort to stave off defeat. Wheeler
Dell browsed around until he had filled
the bases, with nobody out, in the sec
ond inning and then gave way to Ed
Appleton. The young Texan did all
that might be expected; in fact, he did
F.. Il
in this frame. Subsequently, however,
Ed was nicked for hits which led to
several runs. Both Douglas and Ruck-
er, who followed in turn, were scored
upon.
TIL oooro fOllnmc.