Mechanics Take Fourth Straight From Waterbury
The Mechanics, bolstered by Chalky Clann and strong fielding, beat Waterbury 6 to 5 to extend their lead. Errors by the Finnegans helped the visitors, with key hits from Eley and Browe framing a tense late game. Waterbury’s Finnigan lineup struggled to convert when runners reached.
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Bridgeport Defeats Waterbury With Last-Frame Rally
Bridgeport wins 9 to 4 over Waterbury after a nine inning rally. Connaughton Hoey and C Miller lead with two base hits each. Bannister and D Miller noted as pitchers in a game that features multiple double plays and 11 hit batters.
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Clunn
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Midnight Sons Faced With Ban by Quaker Club President Fogel
Philadelphia reports after a defeat to St Louis that club president Fogel fined Shettler for careless play and warned McQuillen could be benched. Fogel claims a boozers clique within the team and says punishment awaits three or four stars allied against him and manager Doomn.
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Jeffries Fight Receipts to Charity If Fraud Proved
James J. Corbett defending Jeffries camp says the fight is on the square and if Governor Gillett proves it fake, Jeffries purse and film earnings totaling about a quarter of a million dollars will go to any charity he names. Governor Gillett denounces the bout as a fake, stirring Chicago pugilist circles as the issue draws national scrutiny.
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Attack on Leopold and Julius by Italian anarchists
Berlin reports Count Leopold Fourth and his brother Prince Julius were attacked by Italian laborers near Datmold. Julius was seriously wounded by thrown stones. Leopold escaped uninjured. The assailants, all field workers, fled as the royals were observed. Police arrested the entire group of Italian laborers.
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Opposition to Creating a New Department of Health
Washington reporters say June 3 the proposal to create a department of health faces strong sectional and organizational opposition. The item notes critics and interests challenging the plan while outlining the potential structure and goals under consideration.
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Captain Rolls Makes Noted Channel Flight
Dayton Ohio reports Orville Wright called Captain Rolls round trip across the Channel in a Wright machine a spectacular achievement. He said such feats mark progression and may be expected to continue.
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Mechanics Challenge Finnegans in Key Series Tilt
The Mechanics, riding six wins in seven with one tie against New Haven, aim to sweep the Finnegans who recently faltered. Eloy is nearing .300. Rick with Ladd and Hi Ladd contribute heavy hits as Waterbury woes persist. Bridgeport’s May crowds reach 46 000. Pete Wilson sold to Troy. Jennings engaged to Nora O Boyle. Hagerdon returns to form as Digs prepare for Northampton Holyoke Springfield trip.
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Nelson predicts Johnson wins title in return
Battling Nelson arrives from Washington and says Jack Johnson will likely be the winner if plans hold. He plans a rest at his New Mexico ranch and aims to meet Ad Wolgast in September. Nelson notes his birthday at Hegewisch and questions his former manager Billy Nolan's abilities.
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Hegewisch
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Wall Street Today Opening Markets Show Early Weak Tone
The New York stock market opened strong but quickly shifted to a weak tone. Within 15 minutes a hot loss appeared across traded stocks and by the end of the first hour prices fell to new lows while government bonds held firm and other bonds dropped.
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