Reds win opener as Willis tops Phillips in Cincinnati return
Boston steals early lead as Victor Willis dominates, Corcoran and Beckley pace Reds hitters. Phillips struggles in key moments amid umpire Terry calls, while Cincinnati hosts a warm welcome at League Park in a brisk two hour game attended by about 2,500.
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Cincinnati
Bob Allen
League Park
Reds
Boston
Bill Phillips
Bill
Terry
Phillips
Freeman
R. F
Lowe
Sica
Bullivan
Willis
Corcoran
Hamilton
Bal Philips
Baseball Gossip: The Temporary Stands and the New Diamond
A short note details changes at a ballpark with temporary stands erected and a newly laid baseball diamond. It notes construction progress, involved clubs, and anticipated games shaping the venue’s future use.
Latonia Jockey Club Meet Closes Sixth Race Day
Latonia Kentucky June 28 1900 sixteenth day of the spring meeting judged by L P Tarlton and Charles F Price. Weather clear track fast six races listed with winners including Bermuda Natalie Bonnie Lissak Tragedy Aberegate and Pirate Penzance each described with brief notes on starts and performances.
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Latonia
Latonia Jockey Club
L. P. Tarlton
Chas. F. Price
James F. Caldwell
Boston Reds Shine At League Park In Scarce Grounds Review
The report notes improved conditions at League Park with seating for over five thousand and a repaired diamond. Boston, defeating Cincinnati, dominates with Willis on the mound and Phillips strong in spots, while fielding improvements boost outfield catches and hindered hits on the new ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League Park
Gibson Makes Mark On Pitching For Notre Dame
The article outlines Gibson's rising reputation after a 14 strikeout game in Chicago, with Beaneaters coach Chick Stahl recommending him to Manager Selee. Selee planned further appearances, but Gibson’s stamina faltered. It notes Corcoran’s strong batting for the Reds and comments on the Red Sox and Brooklyn performances, plus team injury updates and league standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibson
Notre Dame
Reds
Norwood
Norman
Allen
Boston
Chick Stahl
Beaneaters
Selee
Chicago
Ted Lewis
Stahl
Brooklyn
New York
Giants
Phillies
Incomplete OCR sports note on 1940s team standings
Fragmentary report notes a team struggling to finish in third place with many games left. Mentions players Irwin, Harry Sreinfeldt, and Tenney. references a quick throw and a tense early inning. Details are garbled and unclear.
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Harry Sreinfeldt
Tenney
Pittsburg shuts out Philadelphia in tight game
Pittsburg blanked Philadelphia 1 0 in a tight contest as Frazer pitched well except for a fifth inning when Williams Zimmer and a hit by pitch produced all runs. Leever worked three weeks apart and kept Philly without a second base, while Leever and Frazer matched zeroes through most of the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
O.A.E
Phila
Thomas
Beau’t
lSlagle
Will'ms
Deleh’ty
Wagner
OiFlick
Ritchey
McFarl'd
Amane
Zimmer
Wnent
Cooley
Wilmy Cooley
Leever
Clarke
Frazer
Emslie
Hoosiers Break Losing Streak With Phil Geier In Game
Cleveland hosted Detroit as Gaston made a trial for the Indians while Cronin pitched steady defense. Cronin fanned eight as Cleveland tallied one earned run against five for Detroit in a 4 to 10 loss. Attendance was 1,400 at the Polo Grounds.
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Hoosiers
Phil Geier
Cleveland
Gaston
Detroit
Cronin
Indiana Wins Low-Scoring Twin Bill Over Buffalo
In Buffalo on June 28 Indianapolis edged Buffalo 3 to 1 in a tense contest mirroring yesterday's score. Pitching and fielding dominated as Kerwin allowed two runs in seven innings, Kellum finished with a save as the Colts rallied late. Notable plays included Hallman and Megoon powering hits and Hallman scoring on multiple occasions. Attendance reached 1,200 with Frank Dwyer umpiring.
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Commercial Tribune
Buffalo
Indianapolis
Buff’ Lo
Ab.h
Ind
P'S
Jaes
Gettman
Hoghever
Shearon
Madison
Halligan
Magoon
Atherton
OjGray
Schreck
Geier
Hickey
Hallman
Kerton
Megoon
Gray
Flynn
Bas Shearon
Griever
Kerwin
Kellum
Frank Dwyer
Double m
Carey
Brewers Shut Out as Kansas City Beats Milwaukee 6 0
Gear's fine pitching stifled Milwaukee while Kansas City exploded for six runs in the eighth and ninth innings. Reidy worked in relief, giving up eight hits as the Brewers failed to sustain an offense. Attendance reached 2,600 with McDonald umpiring and a one hour thirty minute game time.
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Commercial Tribune
Milwaukee
Wis
Gear
Milwaukees
Kansas City
Reidy
Brewers
Milwa
Sera Cc
Abhore
Waldron
Slatecapeitt
Garry
Wagner
Dowd
O’brien
Anderson
Dungan
Fultz
Farrell
Smith
O'Coughlin
Burke
Stewart
Bierber
Wilson
Bierbauer
Cy Seymour Released by Comiskey After Short Term
Cy Seymour, the left handed pitcher secured from the New York NL club, was released by Chicago owner Charles Comiskey who said Seymour failed to make good. He praised Seymour’s curves and speed but cited lack of control as the reason for releasing him.
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Commercial Tribune
Chicago
Cy Seymour
Comiskey
Seymour
Mack Buys Ketchem For Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee club manager Connie Mack purchases outfielder Fred Ketchem from Pittsburgh. Ketchem will join the Brewers in Milwaukee and likely play center field. Kansas City manager Manning releases pitcher Kid Carsey with ten days notice.
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Commercial Tribune
Milwaukee
Wis
Connie Mack
Fred Ketchem
Pittsburg
Brewers
Manning
Kansas City
Kid Carsey
Yale Wins Eight-Oared Varsity Race Over Harvard
In New London Conn on June 28 Yale won the eight oared varsity shell race by about six lengths over Harvard. Harvard’s stroke Harding collapsed near finish after Captain Higginson was replaced. Harvard finished with seven oars. Harvard also won the four oar and freshmen races, while Yale’s freshmen were below expectations.
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New London
Conn
Yale
Harvard
Harding
Higginson
Crimson
New Haven
American Entries for Paris Games Announced
A G Spalding director of sports at the Paris Exposition announced the lists of American entries and the events at Paris. The list includes most national champions and nearly all intercollegiate champions, with most current record holders included.
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New York
A. G. Spalding
Paris
Latonia Meets Thirteen Day Fall Meeting Closes
Races at Latonia conclude with a 13 day fall meeting as fans flood the track with a hot crowd. Full Dress wins the opening six furlong race, Bonnie Lissak dominates the two year old fillies, and Tragedy cruises in the mile. Elkin falters after a rough start in the mile and a quarter, Aberegate leads to victory, Pirate of Penzance edges John R. Allen, and Violet Parsons takes the last six furlongs. The Exelewood Stakes sees The Sprite fall to The Lady with Larkspur third as bettors lap up a busy day of Latonia racing.
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Latonia
Kate Rutherford
George H. Ketchum
Bonnie Lissak
May Cherry
Queen Carnival
Lyror Bell
Erema
Tragedy
Sauber
Jeannot
Elkin
Might
Main
Southard
Aberegate
King Elkwood
Doctor
Pirate of Penzance
John R. Allen
Witfield
Violet Parsons
Eleanor Holmes
Sakatuck
Macfleence
Ned
Fly-by-Night
Sam Fullen
Alcedo
Tulla Fonso
Sprite
Little J. Martin
Larkspur
Bermuda Prince
Ransom
Espionage
Devin
Honeywood
Knight
Ceeeas Epoa
Chappauqua
Arthur Behan
Crosby
Donna Rita
Bicor
Jim McCleevy
Chauncey Fisher
Astor
Bing Binger
Shrove Tuesday
Golden Age
Bullman
Silverdale
Burns
Small Jack
J. Martin
Tenny Belle
Kid Cox
Princess Tatyana
Barbara M
D. Maldonaldo
the Sprite
Matthews
Boland
Miss Shanley
Onanetta Weeeene
W. G. Welch
Handley Fereeces Park Admiral
Princess Federa
Lady Kent Senee
Maggie Felix
Miss Hudson
John Todd Wees
Sakchen Se
Olinda O
Lela Murray
Staura
Brightie
Laura G. G Wees
Palota Peee
Celia
Wen
Etta Stevens
Acushia Eeeee
Georgie
Star of Beth
Ae Enwars Ook
Emma Eee Ayme Caden
Florist Queen
Benchart
Sam Lyons Wens
Secundus
Rainy Day
Jo'nie M’carty
Miss Thresa
Fairyday i
Wouenll
Lillian Reed
Hopper
Carl C
Friesland
King Dellis
Anna Bain
Wilson
Lord Zeni
Greatland
Outburst
Rubel
Full Dress
Alleviate
Nettie Regent
Estill
Latonia announces 13 day fall meet with handicaps and $200 purses
Secretary Ed Hopper revealed Latonia will host a fall meeting of about thirteen days from late October to early November with no stakes races and daily handicaps offering $400 and $500 added. The plan aims to attract top horses from Chicago and the East for a successful season ahead.
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Ed Hopper
Latonia
Hopper
Chicago
Newport
Fowler
Queen City Jockey Club
Sidney Lucas Wins Handicap at Washington Park
Sidney Lucas demonstrated that his American Derby victory was not a fluke as he faced a strong field of three years old and up on a fast track. He defeated them with Lease, proving his win was earned by speed and skill rather than luck.
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Chicago
Sidney Lucas
Horse Race Results From Turf and Dirt Card Summary
In the sixth race on turf at 11 16 miles Jack Point carried 104 pounds to win at 5 to longshot J Montanic ran 10 to 1. Other winners included Leedaville 123 pounds at 15 to 1 third place The Corinthian 111 pounds 8 to 5 in the earlier race and Wax Taper 110 pounds 11 to 5 in the preceding event.
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Ind
Pirat Po
Harshberger
J. C. Milam
Kate Rutherf'd
F. H. Jones
H. Ketch'm
Robertson
See
W. H. Laird
Sauterne
Rt C. Murphy
Gorman & Neal
Southard
J. A. Maxwell & Co
Skoot
Paretto
Eee
Eens
W. F Schulte
Minnie B
Lyne
Entee Saeee
A. J. Bresch
Hundley
J. Hicks
Neeee Tee Sam Bryant
Gray Dawn
In & Ranzal
Dress
Rutherford
Ketcham
Tidrim
Turner
David Garrick
Anjoualso Tran
Leedaville
Taral
Henry
Maher
Oliver Mac
Ben Hadad
Tu‘lané
Ordeal
Village Pride
Ross Clark
Benedict
Jack Point
Sesseesee J Montanic
Rausch
S-Sesseeee
Maximo Gomez
Clawson
Raffaello
MacLeod of
Dare
Aunt Jane
Birdie
Nannie L
Sam Lazarus
Hungry Hull
Iron Chancellor Wees
Sidney
Leonag
Edna Grune
Pat
Sven Poene
Woodtrice
Morris Volmer
Armand Marie G. Brown
el Caney
Lexell Oowena Eens
Barrica
Duke of Melbourne
Our Nellie Sorcerers
Leo Planter
Carina
Harry
Tom Gilmore
Dominis
Bohul
Lord Neville
Neewes
Dr. Walmsley
Miie
Fox Worthy
Merriman
Ald Adelante Robert, Jr
Frank Johnsonf
Capron Wins Boulevard Handicap At Fair Ground
George C. Bennett's Capron overtakes Dr Walmsley at Fair Ground to win the Boulevard Handicap by three lengths as track conditions improved after a heavy night shower. Miss Mae Day defeats Belle of Memphis in the fifth, with W. B. Gates taking the first race by a half length.
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ST. Louis
George C. Bennett
Capron
Annie Oldfield
Side Bow
Dr. Walmsley
King’s Highway
Miss Mae Day
Belle of Memphis
Memphis
W. B. Gates
Mise Loretto
Harry Pulliam
Pormer
Dale
Cs Cease
Libbie
Loka
Kitty G
Sard
Gilmore
Eogeeseree
Crowhurst
Harry Pullian
J. Woods
Golden Harvest
Orleans
Bertha Buck
Tickful
Talley
Walkenshaw
N. Hill
Imperious
Redfern
Dr. Cave
Felix Baré
Lahn
Capitola
Percy R
the Light
Necklace
McCann
Lady Curzon
J. T. Woods
BP Cnecenens
Bailbe
Seguranca
Kindred
Eee
American Eagle
Spendthrift Stakes at Sheepshead Bay Nears Upset Victory
At Sheepshead Bay the Spendthrift Stakes saw Prince of Melbourne surge past Contestor in the stretch to win by a neck while favorite David Garrick faded. Contestor led early with three lengths to spare before the finish with the field far behind.
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New York
Sheepshead Bay
David Garrick
Prince of Melbourne
Lizzie A. Loses Photo Finish to Lelia Barr at Ft Erie
In Buffalo on June 28 Lizzie A. started favored at 10 to 2 to 1 but Lelia Barr seized the lead and won by five lengths. Early summaries note heavy bets on Mec Pharoah and others with times around 1 48 for the half mile, and multiple races listed with horse weights and odds.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Lizzie A
Ft. Erie
Lelia Barr
Mec- Pharoah
Castro
LRH
Alex
McDonald
Saguenay
Irvin
Hesitation
M. “Murphy
Springwell
Donald
Pharoah
Wine Press
McQuade
Jennie
Lee
Seeeeseteeee Descubridora
Wonderly
Nellie Baker
Lottie Sheville
Clipsetta
Belle Yest
Bells
Intent
Lilian Seibee
Quicklime
Iseseee Kringle
Landry
Waxing Flash
Valentine
Cupa
Badge Bell
Ride Glance
Ciandry
Smith
Mudder
Minder
Daisy Chain
Tempt
Ruth Park
Clessef
Ethel Wheat
Powers
Fleche d’Or
Thompson
the Copper
McGinn
Tasker
Quaver
Glad
Reiff Brothers Win All Races at Brighton Meeting
The Reiff brothers swept every race they entered at Brighton today with Elloroy taking the Shoreham Plate and Lady Derry, Leatherstocking, Intimidator, and Fairy F. also winning. L Reiff rode multiple winners including Intimidator and Fairy F. One pound on L Reiff's first mount would have grown to £1,386 for the day.
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London
Reiff Brothers
Brighton
Elloroy
J. Reiff
Lady Derry
L. Reiff
Leatherstocking
Clun
J.S. Martin
Intimidator
Fairy F
Golf Association pairs 121 for amateur championship
The United States Golf Association executive committee announced the qualifying round pairings for the amateur championship at Garden City Golf Club New York. Play begins Monday at 7 am with players sent off the first tee in four minute intervals.
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New York
United States Golf Association
Garden City Golf Club
Garden City
L. L
C. H. Ingalls
F. O. Beach
Walter J. Travis
A. L. Norris
Louis Livingston
J.G Averill
O. W. Bird
Charles L. Tappin
A. M. Coates
W. H. Davis
James A. Stillman
H. C. Leeds
C. M. Ransom
Arden M. Robins
O. D. Thompson
H. H. Cummings
F. C. Havemeyer
Nicholas Longworth
Hollins
Hugo Johnstone
Jagpar Lynch
Q. A. Shaw
John Reid
Archie Reid
John H. Brooks
Herbert M. Harriman
C. M. Hamilton
Findlay L. Douglas
Reginald
E. A. Darby
John Moorhead
R. C. Watson
L. T. Boyd
William Waller
William Poultney Smith
James Baker
R. C. Miles
Dudley B. Fuller
H. P. Taylor
Charles S. Seeley
H. R. Rea
Albert H. Smith
Tiffany Richardson
Clayton Dixon
Allan Kennday
Irwin Brockaway
Robert C. Ingalls
Percy Pyne Jr
Louis Allis
Pillsbury Wins Blindfolded Chess Series in Paris
Special Cable from Paris reports Pillsbury, the American chess champion, completed twelve blindfolded games winning nine, drawing two, and losing one. French players praised his brilliant style and consummate skill.
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Pillsbury
Commercial Tribune
Paris
City Attorney Says Assessment Demand Limited to Petitioners
Parkersburg West Virginia June 28 Special Despatch to Commercial Tribune City Attorney Forrer presents opinion that assessments for paving and other street improvements cannot be collected from property owners who did not petition for the improvement
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Commercial
Tribune
Parkersburg
W. Va
Forrer
Council
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