Brooklyn Beats Chicago In Wide Weekend Baseball Action
Brooklyn defeats Chicago as about twenty five thousand fans watched. Boston, Pittsburg, Brockton, Manchester, Pawtucket, Newport, Taunton schedule announced. St. Louis and Cleveland spark a pennant chase while Chicago, St. Louis and Baltimore stumble. Indians and Reds show improving form in Cincinnati and Philadelphia gains in the standings. game notes include Childs out, Cuppy and Hughey era details and assorted baserunning plays.
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Orioles
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Ppttsburg
Cleveland
National League Games Today Across Major Cities
Baseball action lines up with Boston facing Pittsburgh New York meeting Cleveland Brooklyn at Chicago Philadelphia versus St Louis and Washington visiting Louisville in a busy NL slate today with standout city matchups across the circuit.
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Cincinnati
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Baltimore
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Philadelphia
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York
Pittsburg
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Cleveland
Colonels conquer Senators in doubleheader at Louisville
Louisville crowds of 5000 watched the Colonels win both games. Cunningham dominated the first, Weyhing was hit hard in the second until Brashear finished strong. Hartzell sold to Indianapolis. Scores and attendance noted. Reds and Cubs games follow with separate box detail and 7286 and 24,421 in attendance.
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Colonels
Senators
Cunningham
Philippi
Brashear
Harteell
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Reds
Orioles
Breitenstein
Hahn
Peitz
Smith
Hulmes
Electric belt advertisement claims cure all ailments
An ad from Le Rol Electric Appliance Co. touts electric belts as a cure for nervous debility, lunotency, varicocele, drains, and related conditions with claims of immediate effect and nightly melting cures. It urges readers to write or call at 1069 Washington to obtain the device, promising money back.
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Baseball game summary with bases left details
Left on bases Louisville six times Washington five times as pitchers battled in a two hour ten minute game. Umpires Swartwood and Warner called the contest with ball and strike accuracy in question while both sides fought for late scoring.
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Brooklyn
Aeroas
Chicago
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Daley
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Everitt
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Farrell
Dahlen
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Gaffney and Manassau
Butler
Louisville
Washington
Swartwood and Warner
St. Louis Doubleheader Losses to York and Cleveland
St Louis lost both games in a doubleheader against New York and Cleveland. The contests stayed close and were decided in late innings. Schreckengost, recently traded from St Louis to Cleveland, led his team with three hits and the win. Attendance reached 10,000. The scores were close but not specified.
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A. O. H Picnic Set For July Fourth At Lake Walden Grove
Military Division 37 A. O. HL will host the A. O. H picnic at Lake Walden Grove on July 4. Dancing for youths in the pavilion and music for elders by Professors Harney and Sullivan. A games list includes a football match Garryorvens versus Emmetts of Chelsea with a 50 prize and a side bet of 200 pounds.
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Meeting of Sharkey and Jeffries Sr Sparks Respectful Exchange
On a California train, Tom Sharkey and the father of champion Jim Jeffries, Rev Alexis C Jeffries, exchanged cordial greetings. The elder Jeffries voiced mixed views on fighting while expressing hope his son will compete with grit and quit if defeated.
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San Luis Obispo
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Cert
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Tim
Boxing Gossip and Bouts of the Week Headline Card
Boxing gossip outlines this week’s slate with feather and welter matches from New Haven Rochester Wheeling New London and Bar Harbor. Promoters and fighters like O’Brien Flaherty McCue Allen and Stone feature, with shifts and postponements amid Harvard Yale race eve and Johnny Ritchie Terry McGovern clash teases.
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Martin Flaherty
New Haven
Mike Donovan
Steve Morrissey
Rochester
Jack Bennett
Jack Freihardt
Wheeling
Bob Allen
Marty McCue
Jim Stone
Mosey King
New London
Conn
George Dixon
Chicago
Paddy Fenton
Dick O’brien
Bar Harbor
Billy Smith
Charley McKeever
Broadway A. C
New York
Third Annual Picnic Roanokes and A Club
The Roanokes and A Club announce their third annual picnic on Saturday July 1 1899 at Oak Island Revare Mass Tickets cost 50 cents The event was postponed from June 10 due to unspecified reasons Plans emphasize fun and social gathering for members and guests with activities and refreshments provided.
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Mass
Boxing match decisions noted at Cambridge bout
N. C. M.-Dixon won decisions over Bernstein and Dave Sullivan as the bout concluded in Cambridge. Police terminated the event amid unclear circumstances surrounding the aftermath and crowd.
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Dutch Neal dies after ring fall in Chicago prize fight
St Louis pugilist Dutch Neal dies from a brain bleed after fainting from a right blow in a two week notice bout with Harry Peppers in Chicago. Peppers is jailed on 2000 bond. police say no further arrests expected for now.
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Gloucester and Halifax Dory Race Set for July 27
International dory race pits Foster Bruce of Gloucester against Mark Lynch of Halifax at Centennial Grove Essex. Gloucester’s Bruce and Halifax’s Lynch expected to deliver a fierce clash as Ned Mahoney referees and Maurice Foley aids Gloucester A C. Boston fishermen back the American contender. strong local interest from the Atlantic fleet.
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SAQ Day for the God and a Lost Fishing Crew
Salty tears fell as Wendell Club members and Boston anglers counted missing companions after a day of fishing near Peddock's Island. Captain Sears led 106 aboard the Charles L. Mather, returning at dusk with trophies despite drizzle. The tug Vesta also returned with a full catch from the cod and flounder grounds.
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Knights of Columbus Nine from Orient Council Ready for State Title
The Orient Council Knights of Columbus of East Boston form a nine they claim can beat any local council. Pictured are pitcher Jack Beale and catcher Jenks with Connell at first, Flynn short, Quinn third, Donahue second, Driscoll left, Dolan right, and Doherty center. They aim for the state championship with strong defense and steady hitting.
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Kaiser Regatta Victory as Meteor Wins First Race
Kiel June 25 Emperor William sails the steel yacht Meteor to win the first race at today's Kiel regatta.
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Sturdy Wheelmen Brave Rain for Century Ride to Newburyport
Forty hardy riders completed the Massachusetts Division Century run in rain and mud, with many finishing in varying freshness after a start in Chinatown. Notable incidents include Bowles swapping a smashed wheel mid-ride and two riders completing a 26 mile tandem trip to the beach, while a second event, the Commonwealth BC half century, was hindered by showers and reached Nantasket before returning.
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Zimmerman Seeks Comeback In Ambrose Park Ride
Arthur A Zimmerman claims peak condition and confidence to beat rivals like Cooper McFarland Bald and Kiser. He plans to ride scratch in the Zimmy handicap at Ambrose Park New York next Saturday while major cycling events and a Century Road Club half century are slated for the coming weekend. Meanwhile Captain W B Ellis and Frank Waller figure in unrelated legal and medical updates as the Mets announce an open half century ride and plans surface for Canadian attendance in the N C A grand circuit beginning July 8.
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Burke Protests Unlikely Hovering Over Burke Question
Reports claim Tom Burke faced protest by Englishmen, causing anxiety about a key athlete loss for American chances abroad. Harvard athletic official Professor Hollis says no official protest, notes differing eligibility rules between Harvard and English governing bodies and cites uncertainty about Burke’s status under English rules.
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National Polo Association Holds annual meeting at Savin Rock
NHBW Haven Conn June 25 The National Polo Association held its annual meeting at Savin Rock selecting new officers led by President T H Murnane of Boston and VP Thomas L Reilly of Meriden. Directors include Larom New Haven Jaques Waterbury Reilly Murray Jennings Parsons. The circuit and playing days remain unchanged with a 21 week season from Oct 23 to Mar 17.
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Boston cyclers clash over lamps and danger on routes
A New York World report from a Boston date line describes a New York cyclist recounting a Massachusetts rule requiring bells at crossings but not lamps. He cites alleged lamp-smashing by “scorchers,” though police stations 16 and 13 found no evidence of such attacks.
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