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Newspaper

Harrisburg Telegraph

Location

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1914

Page

2

Reading Racers Win Fast Battle at Island Park

Reading defeats Harrisburg 2 to 0 in a one hour eighteen minute game noted as the season's fastest pitching duel at Island Park. Ramsey held Harrisburg to three hits while Adams bested Coveleskie and Boelzle aided a late two-run rally after Reagan misplayed a ball in right field. Special to The Telegraph.

Izzy Hoffman Harrisburg Reading Island Park Babe Adams Buck” Ramsey Chick” Emerson Pat Reagan Coveleskie Reagan Boetzel Tri-State Ramsey Cockill Crusaders AB. R. H. O. A. E. Dovoo CE Hoffman Cbad Critners Oote Sb. Sree Coveléskie Pol Sy Strareny Boelzle Powmin I.e Si McCarthy Qi Cruikshank Egvor McInnes Heist Cruthers Cruikshank Miller Glatts

Baseball Scores From National and American Leagues

National League results include Philadelphia five and New York five, Brooklyn two to Cincinnati one, Boston eight and Chicago three in the day games, with Boston seven to Chicago three in the late games. American League games show Chicago five to Philadelphia zero, New York four to Detroit three, Cleveland seven to Washington two, St. Louis four to Boston zero. Federal League leads Chicago three to Pittsburgh one, Baltimore two to Kansas City one, Brooklyn three to St. Louis one, Indianapolis eleven to Buffalo eight.

Chicago Philadelphia St. Louis Boston Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittsburgh New York Cleveland Washington Federal League Itimore Kansas City Buffalo Indianapolis National League Age Detroit Kan City St. New York Baltimore L. P.C. Allentown

Clay Arrives For Reservoir Tennis Court Reopening

Reservoir Park raises to eight the number of playable courts after the upper tier clay court is resurfaced. Park Commissioner M Harvey Taylor reports a crew is spreading surfacing material, rolling, tamping, and repairing wire screens, with play expected within a week once repairs finish.

Reservoir Park M. Harvey Taylor State Street

Central League Game Postponed To Next Week

Middletown and New Cumberland in Central Pennsylvania League were to meet at Island Park for a key race leaders clash but the game was postponed. A conference will fix a new date next week as teams remain evenly matched. Wertz and Kling top the league in hitting and pitching respectively as Steelton gains ground with Levan, the 19 year old right fielder.

Harrisburg Middletown New Cumberland Island Park Wertz Kling Moore Atticks Steelton Murphy White Highspire Hart Strickler York Bamford Miller Rote Craig Shultz Bingle George Levan

Harrisburg Amateur Tennis Champion Defends Title This Season

William Billy McCreath Harrisburg will defend his amateur tennis crown in the upcoming annual tournament. No date is fixed yet, but local tennis stars plan an early announcement for the opening contests.

Harrisburg

Teutons sweep two wins to top TRE-STATE standings

Teutons led by Johnny Castle swept Wilmington in a doubleheader in Allentown PA advancing to first place. First game ended 5 to 3 with Kunker winning the start and second game 3 to 1. In the second contest Wilmington gathered a late push but Allentown held on as Reed and Faye, Kunkel, Ramsey, Teal and Monroe contributed on offense and defense. Milliman powered York with three homers in an 8 to 7 win over Trenton in York PA.

Teutons Allentown Johnny Castle Wilmington Kunker R. H. E. Wilmington Mehaffey Swallow Faye Kunkel Monroe Reed Ramsey Teal York Milliman Trenton

Harrisburg at the Bat against Reading in yesterdays game

In the Harrisburg Senators defeat to Reading, McCarthy lined out to center and fielder to first, Cruikshank and Keyes added hits, Crist and Reagan struck out, while Adams and others produced outs. Whalen and Miller contributed singles, and several players were put out on double plays or routine outs.

Senators Buck” Ramsey Reading McCarthy Cruikshank Keyes Crist Miller

Outing Hints On Breast Stroke Techniques

July Outing advises swimmers to use arms as guides while power comes from the legs, especially at leg snap. Palms angled inward keep the body on the surface, while extended pointed feet reduce resistance during glide. Breast stroke, though hard to master, offers lasting value for all round swimming ability.

Time in Tennis Volleying and the pace of play

A July Outing essay discusses volleying in tennis, contrasting beginners, champions, and net players. It argues time is crucial in rallies, noting the net player uses quick touch and volley to limit an opponent’s options, while poor volleys waste time and forego strategic advantage.

Agoga A C schedules eleven games for balance of season

The Agoga A C released a schedule listing eleven games through August. Matches include Pierce A Co at Island Park on June 18 twilight, Methodist Club June 20, Rhinehardt A C June 23 twilight, Hick A Thrift June 27, Enola A C July 11, Wormleysburg A C July 18, Brelsford A C July 25, Riverside A C August 1 at Island Park, Riverside August 15 at Academy grounds, Enola August 22, and Wormleysburg August 29.

Agoga A. C Pierce A. Co Twilight Island Park Methodist Club Island | Park Rhinehardt A. C Hick-A-Thrifts Enola A. C Island Par Wormley

Lucknow Juniors Win at Marysville

Lucknow Juniors triumph at Marysville amid a busy sports page. Mentions York winning a game, Wertz signed by Heckert, Teutons leading after switching to Wilmington, and Shoop of Harrisburg scoring 58 in a Bradford shoot. Also notes Enola YMCA versus Enola AC, and Captain Ed V Willis sailing Vanitie. Storehouse beats Wheel Shop 9 to 6 in Lucknow League. Lord Wimborne rumored winner of $17,000 in polo.

Methodist Boys York Wertz Heckert Teutons Wilmington Bradford Shoop Harrisburg J. C. Martin Feds Ban Johnson Enola Y. M. C. A Enola A. C Ed V. Willis Winsome Vanitie Storehouse Wheel Shop Harrisburg Telegraph Middletown Lord Wimborne Lucknow Marysville Bowman O. A L. . Magill Dd. Ray S. Hoover L . Gruber Ce Miller M. Wevodean C.f N. Garman D. Leynn R. H . Sanders Clendennen Dorman M. Wolf Berger Wolf Licks Bear Benfer R.f. Tee Ieee Asheet Gee Asec

Business Locals Promote Painting Services in Town

Local advertisements claim services for painting both cottages and skyscrapers. The firm established in 1881 touts long experience, mentioning the Mechanics Bank and Telegraph buildings as past work, with address on Bruan Berry Street.

Mechanics Bank Bruan Berry Street

Special Afternoon Attire Promotes Modern Dance Toys

Describes a dress guide for stylish occasions featuring blue and white serge suits, silk shirts, grenadine ties, and silk socks. Emphasizes prancing in modern dance with refined wardrobe items.

Garment Cleaning Ad Highlights Finkelsteine Service

A local advert urges residents to call Finkelsteine at 1820 North Sixth Street for professional garment cleansing, noting that many ruined gowns and suits occurred from home methods aimed at saving on cleansers and urging customers to trust experts.

Finkelsteine North Sixth Street

Postage bill and letter impressions compared

A discussion notes that postage bills mirror the quality of letters, with poorly printed imitations and cheap letters failing to convey proper impression. It asserts that Weaver facsimile letters rival original typewritten documents, inviting contact at Bell 677, 25 North Third Street.

Weaver Phone Bell North Third Street

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Huerta Gen-Villa Juarez Saltillo Torreon Chimuahua Ae Huerta Villa By “‘Bud’’ Fisher What the Kovyright THE STAI Cockill Blain, Pa St. Paul's Norfolk Lykens Valley Wilkes-Barre United Ice & Coal Co Steelton, Pa John C. Herman & Co Reservoir Tennis Court Hurlingham Fionollars America United Shirt & Collar, CO Troy,n.y William (Billy) McCreath R.h.le Groves and Smith and Cassell Milliman and Lidgate Bingles Thompson Market Street King Oscar Business Man Myers Manufacturing Company Cumberland Streets Miller’s Shoe Store Bell Phone Harrisburg, Pa
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